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The first thing Yun Qingyu did after crossing into the original owner's body was to deal with that tyrannical scoundrel, the Consort.
With a cold glint in her eyes, she suddenly waved her hand, and a powerful force instantly sent the still shouting Consort flying.
The Consort fell to the ground in a disheveled heap. Before he could react, Yun Qingyu flashed forward like a specter, stomping down hard on his chest. She looked at him coldly before slowly lifting her foot, allowing the guards to drag the Consort away.
After doing all this, she calmly walked towards her shadow guard, Xin Yao, her gaze carrying an undeniable authority. "Take off your mask."
Xin Yao knelt on one knee, his body trembling slightly.
He knew he had been set up, but climbing into the princess's bed was a serious crime. In this palace, committing such a grave mistake usually led to death.
Yun Qingyu frowned slightly as she observed Xin Yao, drenched in sweat, his normally stern face now tinged with a faint redness. She understood that someone must have drugged him, intending for him to make a grave error that would cost him his life.
Reaching out, Yun Qingyu gently lifted Xin Yao's chin and said firmly, "My people’s lives and deaths are only for me to decide."
With that, she personally removed Xin Yao's mask and tossed it aside. The mask arced through the air. "What’s the point of hiding such a handsome face?"
At that moment, Xin Yao's eyes were somewhat dazed. He had been poisoned mortally; if the poison wasn't cured soon, he would suffer excruciating pain that felt like fire burning within him and die within the time it took to brew a cup of tea.
Yun Qingyu could not bear to watch Xin Yao die. She crouched down slightly and looked at him softly. "Come here."
Xin Yao glanced fearfully at the disheveled bed and was filled with terror. "I... I dare not."
After years of companionship, he understood the princess's temperament well and knew that his recent mistake was unforgivable. Yet his deep-rooted loyalty to her made his heart ache with turmoil.
Xin Yao's face turned pale again. He knew he could not defy the princess's command. Gritting his teeth, he slowly rose and knelt at Yun Qingyu's feet.
Yun Qingyu frowned slightly, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes. "Who poisoned you?"
As she asked, she slowly raised her hand and placed it on Xin Yao's nape, gradually channeling her icy true energy into his body, attempting to alleviate the burning sensation raging within him.
With the infusion of true energy, Xin Yao's consciousness gradually returned, and his gaze became clearer.
He looked at Yun Qingyu and whispered, "Lu Mingzhan."
Yun Qingyu's brows furrowed even tighter, a flash of dissatisfaction crossing her eyes. "You couldn't even see through such a simple trick and ended up falling for it. Should I say your vigilance has diminished, or should I send you back to the Hidden Pavilion for retraining?"
Xin Yao responded with an indifferent expression, "The wine brought by Lu Mingzhan was bestowed by Your Highness. A subordinate cannot refuse wine given by the prince."
Yun Qingyu was momentarily taken aback, a wave of complex emotions surging within her. "So you knew there was poison yet still drank it."
She couldn't help but recall the original owner's past foolish actions, feeling a twinge of sympathy.
This shadow guard, Xin Yao, had suffered too much because of Lu Mingzhan. Lu Mingzhan was spoiled by the original owner to the point of recklessness, and everyone in the Princess Manor dared not voice their anger at him. Meanwhile, Xin Yao endured torment daily under the original owner's disdain. There was even an occasion when the original owner, incited by Lu Mingzhan, dealt harshly with Xin Yao, injuring his foundation.
The shadow guards from the Hidden Pavilion were formidable and could have achieved great success as generals; their loyalty was ingrained in their bones, and they would never betray their master.
Yun Qingyu secretly calculated that if she could make the Shadow Guard loyal only to her, how wonderful that would be.
At that moment, a maid's report from outside interrupted Yun Qingyu's thoughts. "Princess, Consort has fainted."
Yun Qingyu regained her composure slightly, her gaze turning cold as she asked, "Does he realize his mistake?"
The maid cautiously replied, "Not yet."
Yun Qingyu's eyes flashed with determination. "Then wake him up and continue the beating. Just leave him one life. From now on, all privileges that the Consort has in the Princess Manor are revoked; there is no need to treat him with excessive kindness."
The maid received the order and immediately relayed it, secretly breathing a sigh of relief.
Though she did not know what had caused the princess to suddenly become so wise, this change was evidently for the better, as everyone in the manor harbored extreme disdain for the Consort.
Inside the shop, Yun Qingyu turned to Xin Yao, her gaze resolute as she said, "From now on, remember your identity well. You are the Shadow Guard of this Palace, serving only this Palace. In the Duke of National Defense Manor, Princess Manor, and even throughout the entire Western Qi Royal Family, no one can command you except for this Palace."
At that moment, a maid came to report that the bathing water was ready. Yun Qingyu nodded slightly and instructed Xin Yao to stay while everyone else withdrew.
Once the maids had quickly and orderly prepared everything, they obediently exited.
Yun Qingyu lazily called out, "Undress."
Xin Yao was taken aback at first, a hint of embarrassment flashing in his eyes, but he turned his head away and stepped forward to help the princess undress.
Yun Qingyu slowly walked into the water basin, submerging herself completely. She gently exhaled, relaxing her body and mind. Her voice sounded languid as she called out to Xin Yao, "Come down."
Xin Yao's face instantly turned crimson. He tugged at his own clothes, feeling extremely conflicted as he repeatedly thought to himself, "How can this be? Even as a Shadow Guard, it is too shameful to be seen naked."
Yun Qingyu was startled and turned back to look at him. He had not spoken; could it be that she could hear Xin Yao's inner thoughts?
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