Chengxin Lake.
Xiao Lansi's carriage only stopped at the entrance for a moment. She sent over some clothes and food. The guards on duty inspected the items repeatedly before taking them inside.
As for Xiao Lansi herself, she was naturally not allowed to set foot inside.
She knew her place and didn't linger. After a short while, she returned to the palace in her carriage.
However, in the eyes of outsiders, this gesture was a sign of her unwavering loyalty to her half-brother.
To dare associate with Xiao Chengxuan at such a critical time clearly showed she had resolved to stand on the same side as them.
...
"They're the only backers she has in the palace. What else can she do?"
As soon as Princess Qingyang heard the news, she immediately went to the Ye Mansion to share it with Ye Chutang.
She was paying extremely close attention to any movement from that group.
"Right now, she has no other choice but to cling to this last remaining lifeline."
