"Grandma Zhen, Suisui really can help Seventh Uncle with his case."
Xiaosuisui very confidently told the Empress Dowager that she truly could help her seventh uncle, leaving the Empress Dowager with no choice but to let her go.
Watching Eunuch Ling lead the hopping and jumping Xiaosuisui away, Empress Dowager Xiao then asked Nanny Xiao, "Did you hear what Suisui said just now?"
Nanny Xiao nodded. "This old servant heard. The Elder Princess helped Lord God Hunter catch the thief and also helped the Imperial Physician from the Imperial Medical Bureau remove the scissors from Princess Ata."
The Empress Dowager shook her head. "No, that’s not it. I meant, what did Suisui say she came to the Palace for?"
Nanny Xiao thought for a moment and replied, "She came to the Palace to remove the Gu Insect from Princess Ata!"
As soon as Nanny Xiao said this, Empress Dowager Xiao’s eyes widened. "So, Princess Ata of Nanjiang is in the Palace?"
Upon hearing this from the Empress Dowager, Nanny Xiao’s eyes also widened, her face filled with pleasant surprise.
"Oh! That’s right! If that’s the case, the Nanjiang Princess was severely injured and brought to the Palace. She must be recuperating in the Palace now."
"Quick, go and find out what exactly happened with the Nanjiang Princess!"
Goodness, Empress Dowager Xiao was thrilled! Finally, there was a woman by her precious son’s side.
When Xiaosuisui and Eunuch Ling reached the Palace gate, he personally handed her over to Huo Xing’Er.
"Lord God Hunter has already left the Palace. The Eighth Prince still needs to discuss state affairs with His Majesty and will return later. Second Madam Huo, I’ll have to trouble you to take the Elder Princess back first."
Huo Xing’Er took Xiaosuisui from Eunuch Ling’s arms and held her.
"Thank you for your trouble, Eunuch Ling. Please also inform my Eighth Uncle to return home early. The results of the imperial examination are announced today, and his name is on the list. Mother-in-law has prepared a Family Banquet."
After saying this, Huo Xing’Er directly placed a small pouch into Eunuch Ling’s hand, then carried Xiaosuisui into the carriage.
Eunuch Ling watched the Ji Family’s carriage depart, Huo Xing’Er’s voice questioning the Elder Princess echoing in his ears.
"Why did you take off your veil? Didn’t I tell you not to remove it?"
"Grandma asked if I could take off the veil, so I did. Second Aunt, do I really have to wear this veil? It’s so annoying sometimes!"
"You must wear it. Be good. Otherwise, it will be troublesome if someone sees your face."
Xiaosuisui didn’t die. Those behind the scenes will find out sooner or later and will definitely try to harm her again. She’s still too young and can’t protect herself adequately. She cannot let her true appearance be exposed yet.
Upon returning to the Ji Mansion, Old Lady Ji was jovially discussing that night’s Family Banquet with Steward Liu.
"Our eldest daughter-in-law is pregnant, our eighth son passed the imperial examination, and Old Liu, who rarely comes home, is back. Xiaosuisui brought all these blessings. Go tell the kitchen to make more dishes that Xiaosuisui likes. They should be back soon."
Steward Liu quickly agreed and then turned to head to the kitchen.
"Wait! Where on earth did Second Brother go? Haven’t you found out yet? Tonight is the Family Banquet. Aside from Eldest Brother and his wife who aren’t home, everyone else will be here. Only he hasn’t confirmed. If everyone is present except for him, how will our Eighth Brother view him as an elder brother?"
The Eighth Prince had always been a bit sensitive and prone to holding grudges. He grew up in the Capital, separated from the Seventh Prince and the others since he was young. He wasn’t close to his older brothers. This time, upon his return, Old Lady Ji had also noticed that Ji Youze treated everyone with a cool indifference.
"Old Madam! I’m afraid Second Master might not be able to attend the Family Banquet tonight." Steward Liu hesitated, but he wasn’t good at lying.
Old Lady Ji’s heart clenched with unease upon hearing this, and she blurted out, "What do you mean? What happened to our second son?"