Caiwei came in with a large amount of banknotes.

Shen Nianshu said, "Zhenzhu, I asked Caiwei to exchange all those for banknotes. It will be convenient for you to carry when you leave the palace and will not be easily detected. Okay, I am a little tired after drinking the medicine. I’m a little tired, so go lie down for a while.”

Shen Nianshu felt a little uncomfortable. After all, after such a long relationship, it was a bit...

But thinking of Pearl's previous life, Shen Nianshu felt that she was sorry for her, and that this was the best ending.

Caiwei hurriedly said to Zhenzhu, "Ah, Zhenzhu, please stop crying. Do you think this is for your sake? Besides, I can rest assured that you are helping me with things outside, right?"

Pearl wiped her tears. She knew that what Shen Nianshu said was right, but she just couldn't bear it. She knew how Shen Nianshu treated her these days. Although she was a maid, Shen Nianshu never took advantage of her. People have seen it now, and now they have to say goodbye, so naturally she feels uncomfortable.

Pearl held Caiwei 's hand, her eyes full of sincerity and expectation. She whispered, " Caiwei , promise me that you will take good care of your mother-in-law. She has experienced too much hardship and pain, and I don't want her to be hurt in any way."

Caiwei held Pearl's hand tightly, her eyes were firm and warm. She nodded and said softly, "Pearl, don't worry. I will always be by your side, protect her, and take care of her, even if it means going up mountains of swords or seas of fire."

Their eyes met in the air, filled with deep trust and commitment.

In the deep night, the lights of the palace swayed, casting mottled light and shadow.

Shen Nianshu had already laid down, and her figure looked peaceful and fragile under the soft moonlight.

Caiwei closed the door gently, turned around and walked to Pearl, her eyes shining with reluctance and determination.

"Caiwei," Pearl's voice was low and gentle, "I don't know when we will see you again."

Pearl's eyes were moist again, and she looked up at Caiwei , wanting to imprint her appearance deeply in her mind. Caiwei patted Pearl's shoulder gently, as if comforting an injured child.

"Go to sleep," Caiwei said softly, "Maybe it will be soon."

The moonlight shone on the two of them, and their shadows intertwined on the palace floor, as if foreshadowing a future reunion. Pearl slowly lay down and closed her eyes, her heart filled with expectations for the future and deep longing for Shen Nianshu.

In this silent night, everything seemed to have stopped, except for their hearts, tightly connected, moving towards the unknown future.

Shen Nianshu was in a daze when she suddenly heard the sound of soft footsteps approaching. She opened her eyes slightly and saw the door curtain gently lifted, and Shen Nianwan walked in with Linglong.

Shen Nianwan was wearing an elegant dress with a gentle smile on her face, completely different from her past domineering image.

"I, my concubine, see you, the noble concubine."

She said softly, "Sister, let me see you."

After Shen Nianwan sat down, she gently held Shen Nianshu's hand and asked, "Is your illness feeling better?"

Shen Nianshu smiled slightly, her voice slightly weak, "Much better, thank you sister for your concern."

Shen Nianwan felt relieved and patted the back of her hand gently, her eyes soft. She looked around and saw that the furnishings in the palace were simple and elegant. The moonlight outside the window was like water, reflecting the tranquility in the palace.

"Sister, this place is really elegant." Shen Nianwan praised.

Shen Nianshu smiled faintly and didn't say much. She knew that Shen Nianwan was not here just to visit her, there must be other things.

Shen Nianwan sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness in her expression, "I guess the promise I made to you last time was a bit unresolved."

Shen Nianshu had already had a premonition in her heart, but she still couldn't help showing a disappointed look at this moment.

Her eyes were lowered, and her long eyelashes cast a shadow on her pale cheeks, making her look even more fragile. She bit her lower lip gently, as if trying to suppress the disappointment in her heart.

Seeing this, Shen Nianwan said again.

"Fei Yun is pregnant."

Shen Nianshu raised her eyes, a trace of surprise and unwillingness flashed in her eyes.

Shen Nianwan clasped her hands tightly, her fingertips turning slightly white, as if she was trying to control the emotional fluctuations in her heart.

"Pregnant?" Shen Nianshu's voice was slightly trembling. She looked up at Shen Nianwan with a hint of urgency in her eyes, "Is this news reliable?"

Shen Nianwan nodded slightly, a hint of complexity flashed in her eyes, "I just came back from the Queen Mother, and I heard that the emperor has already visited Concubine Yun, and... he also made the maid next to her a noble person."

Shen Nianshu's heart sank suddenly, as if she had been hit hard by a huge boulder. She had a vague feeling that her children's encouragement was probably related to Concubine Yun .

Shen Nianwan looked at her and said, "I guess this harem is really going to change."

Shen Nianshu had mixed feelings in her heart, and she forced a smile.

Shen Nianwan looked at her, with a trace of unbearability flashing in her eyes. She knew that the news was a heavy blow to Shen Nianshu, but there was nothing she could do about it.

The two of them were speechless, and there was a depressing atmosphere in the air.

She turned around, looked at Shen Nianshu, and said softly, "Except for this matter, I promise you everything else. I don't want to owe you this favor."

"Sister, please help me get the pearl out of the palace. She has something to do at home, and I don't want her to suffer here with me."

Shen Nianshu was slightly stunned. She did not expect that Shen Nianwan would make such a request.

Shen Nianshu knew that this request was easy for Shen Nianwan. After all, it was not difficult to send a maid out of the palace.

She pondered for a moment and finally nodded, "Okay, I'll help you."

She stood up, walked to the door, and said softly, "The day after tomorrow, I will send Linglong to pick up the pearl."

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Concubine."

Pearl stood aside, waiting quietly. There was a hint of worry in her eyes, but more of it showed loyalty and protection for Shen Nianshu.

She thought that no matter what happened, she would stay by Shen Nianshu's side and protect her until the last moment. But now, forget it, it’s for the sake of the lady.

Shen Nianshu turned around and looked at Pearl, with a bit of reluctance and tenderness in her eyes. She said softly, "Pearl, just go and pack your things. You can leave here the day after tomorrow."

Pearl was stunned. She looked up at Shen Nianshu, with tears in her eyes.

Shen Nianshu felt a pain in her heart when she saw Pearl's reaction. She knew that this decision would not be easy for Pearl. But, she had to do it. For Pearl's future and her safety, she cannot let Pearl stay here.

She gently held Pearl's hand, her voice trembling, "Pearl, believe me, this is the best choice. After you go out, you can live a better life and no longer be bound by this place."