The washbasin landed on the ground with a "bang", just like Xiao Ya's heart had sunk to the bottom of the valley. Maybe Duan Yunfei would never forgive herself this time around, Xiao Ya thought.
The basin rolled to the front of the cinnamon. The soaking wet cinnamon picked up the basin and held it in her hand.
Looking at Xiao Ya who was around the same age as her younger sister, Xiao Gui Zi was still unable to sit by and watch Duan Yunfei punish her.
"Thirteenth Princess, this Big Sister Xiao Ya did not do it on purpose. I hope Thirteenth Princess does not take offense."
Duan Yunfei felt that Xiao Ya was too insensible. She had clearly done such a thing, but Xiao Gui was still speaking up for Xiao Ya. On the other hand, Xiao Ya's actions made Duan Yunfei's heart chill.
"Princess, your servant was wrong. Your servant is willing to accept your punishment."
Anyone who heard these words would know that Xiao Ya was being ungrateful to Xiao Gui. If Xiao Gui Zi said that Xiao Ya did it unintentionally, then Xiao Ya would admit her mistakes. Xiao Gui Zi said that he hoped that Duan Yunfei would not blame Xiao Ya, so Xiao Ya insisted that she was willing to accept the punishment.
"I heard that royal father invited me to go over?"
Duan Yunfei did not care about Xiao Ya, and also ignored Xiao Ya who was kneeling at the side. This did not mean that Duan Yunfei did not punish Xiao Ya, it was just that she still needed to meet Yuwen Di at this moment, as for Xiao Ya, it would not be too late to punish her after she returns.
However, Duan Yunfei could not understand either, why the smart Xiao Ya could not see through this matter. Since that was the case, then she might as well ask Yuwen Di for Xiao Gui to come to the Red Luan Palace, so that he could temper Xiao Ya's character. Duan Yunfei made up her mind, but she did not know that Yuwen Di was also involved in this.
"That is indeed the case. Your Majesty is currently waiting for the princess to leave. If the princess has finished packing up, you can leave with me. "
"But your clothes are wet. Why don't you go and change your clothes. I also have some eunuchs in the palace who have a similar body to you, so you should be able to wear his clothes. "
"Princess, your servant is fine. Your majesty is still waiting."
Duan Yunfei guessed that Xiao Gui was probably worried about Yuwen Di punishing him because of the previous incident, so she would rather wet herself and return to report than change into a set of clean clothes in Red Luan Palace.
"Father, let me speak. Quickly go and change your clothes. It's so cold now, and it's going to get cold later. "
Since Duan Yunfei was so adamant, Xiao Gui could not help but disobey.
At this moment, a gust of wind blew. Xiao Gui could not help but shiver.
"Hurry, Xiao Yang, bring Xiao Gui to get the clothes."
Xiao Yang came out from his room upon hearing the news, and upon seeing the scene in front of him, he immediately guessed what had happened.
Taking the chance while Xiao Ya was changing clothes with Xiao Gui, Duan Yunfei walked over to Xiao Ya.
"You know, you're the head when it comes to handling matters. Why do you insist on going against Xiao Guizi?" I told you the last time, why did you do such a foolish thing this time? Is this how I usually teach you? "
was a little disappointed that he had failed to meet her. She had even mentioned that Xiao Yang was Duan Yunfei's closest palace maid, but ever since Xiao Ya started to talk about the matter with pepper house, Duan Yunfei had a whole new level of respect for her. She decided to hand over the matters of the Red Luan Palace to her, but Xiao Ya had truly disappointed Duan Yunfei this time.
"Princess, your servant did the wrong thing." Xiao Ya could hear the disappointment in Duan Yunfei's tone. She didn't want Duan Yunfei to be disappointed in her, so she was anxious and regretful at the same time. However, the one who did wrong was him, so how could Xiao Ya have the qualification to cry? She could only forcefully hold back her tears.
"It's not that I have to say this to you, but why don't you think about it yourself? "You've become smarter this time. You knew that you would have to report to me first. One second I was feeling gratified for you, the next second I saw you splashing water on Little Gui Zi's body."
As Duan Yunfei spoke, she sighed.
"Do you know when you threw water on him in hopes of freezing him to death? "Think about it, last time it was you who insisted on holding onto his face and almost caused him to be punished by royal father. If he was sick because of you this time, would your heart feel better?"
Xiao Ya was enlightened. She had always been calculative, but she had unknowingly caused trouble for Xiao Gui Zi and deviated from her original purpose.
"I can't think of how to punish you right now, but that doesn't mean I won't pursue your fault. You know, in the palace, you have to think carefully before you do anything. Today's matter happened in the Red Luan Palace, but if you were to argue with others outside, even if I wanted to protect you, I'm afraid I won't be able to. "
Duan Yunfei hoped that her earnest wishes would let Xiao Ya understand how to handle things in this palace.
"Xiao Gui was clearly pleading for mercy for you just now, but you clearly didn't want to give him face. Do you really think that everyone in this palace can disregard the past? I don't know why you're having such a hard time with Sakuro, but I think Sakuro is a smart person and knows when to advance and when to retreat. You should learn from this. "
"You obviously entered the palace before him, but why is it that none of you who had not entered more than a month understood these simple truths?"
Duan Yunfei thought about it and decided to inform Xiao Ya of his previous plans so that she would be mentally prepared.
"I was thinking that if you make another mistake like this, I might ask royal father to send Xiao Gui Zi to the Red Luan Palace. When that time comes, all of you will be under the same roof. Xiao Ya, I have high hopes for you, which is why I got Xiao Yang to hand over a portion of the matters that she has been responsible for all this time to you. I hope you will not disappoint my expectations, do you understand? "
Xiao Ya felt extremely guilty and her face unconsciously flushed red. Due to shame, she could only quietly reply to Duan Yunfei, "Xiao Ya understands."
Before asking for permission from Yuwen Di, Duan Yunfei decided to send someone to investigate Xiao Gui Zi's background. After all, a young and strong young man actually chose to enter the palace to be a eunuch. It was not that Duan Yunfei was suspicious, but it was just that Duan Yunfei had to watch out for Xiao Gui Zi, who was serving him right in front of him.
"Princess, your servant has changed. I can go back to report to His Majesty now."
The reason why Xiao Gui changed his clothes the fastest possible was so that he could rush back to the imperial study. One must know that it was not only Yuwen Di who was waiting for him right now, but also Mu Chuyang.
If they were to arrive late and Yuwen Di and Mu Chuyang got too impatient, Xiao Gui would have to worry about their future.
"Alright, then let's hurry up and go."