Bai Nanyi's eyes wandered over Shen Nianshu and Cai Wei , with a hint of joking in his eyebrows, "You can't just go out like this." He pointed at the clothes on the two of them. He smiled and said, "Let's change it, but it will still be more decent than your current attire."

Shen Nianshu and Caiwei looked at each other.

Bai Nanyi walked out after a moment, holding two sets of eunuch clothes. He handed it to the two of them and motioned for them to change into it.

The two quickly changed their clothes.

Bai Nanyi took out two more eunuch hats, handed them to them, and said, "Just in case, you two should bring these with you."

Shen Nianshu and Caiwei took the hats and put them on lightly with their heads lowered. The brim of the hat was drooped, covering most of their faces, leaving only their smooth chins and soft neck lines exposed. Shen Nianshu turned her neck gently, feeling the brim of her hat swinging, and couldn't help feeling a little nervous in her heart.

Bai Nanyi stood aside and nodded with satisfaction, "This is much better. Now, we can set off."

The three of them quietly left the room.

The night was dark, and the three of them were walking on the empty corridor.

Shen Nianshu and Cai Wei followed closely behind Bai Nanyi , their heartbeats seemed to be intertwined with their footsteps.

Bai Nanyi looked back from time to time, his eyes passing over the two of them, as if to confirm whether they were following. Shen Nianshu and Caiwei lowered their heads tacitly, trying to cover their faces with the brim of their hats, for fear of being recognized.

At the end of the corridor, a door stood quietly. Bai Nanyi gently opened the door, and a gust of cold wind blew in his face, mixed with the chill and unknown atmosphere outside. The three of them filed in and disappeared into the night.

The night was dim, and the three of them finally left the palace gate. Shen Nianshu and Cai Wei felt relieved , as if a heavy burden had been lifted. Outside the palace gate, there is another world. The street lights are dim, reflecting the mottled stone road, and the breeze brings the noise and aroma of the market in the distance.

Bai Nanyi took the lead, walking briskly, as if he was already familiar with the outside world. Shen Nianshu and Cai Wei followed closely behind. They carefully observed their surroundings for fear of exposing any flaws. The eyes under the brim of the hat flashed with curiosity and nervousness. Feeling the free air, they felt an indescribable excitement in their hearts.

At the corner of the street, an inconspicuous carriage was waiting quietly. Bai Nanyi waved and the three of them quickly got into the car. The carriage started slowly and drove into the bustling night.

Shen Nianshu and Caiwei looked at each other and smiled.

In the night, the carriage drove slowly along the quiet streets. In the carriage, Bai Nanyi took out a jade pendant from his arms and handed it to Shen Nianshu. The jade pendant is crystal clear, engraved with exquisite cloud patterns, and exudes a warm luster under the dim light.

Shen Nianshu took the jade pendant with both hands, her fingertips lightly touched the cold and hard surface, and an inexplicable warmth surged in her heart. She raised her head and looked at Bai Nanyi, "What are you doing?"

Bai Nanyi smiled slightly, with a deep light shining in his eyes, "Here you are, this is my jade pendant. If anything happens, just send someone to find me. I have people at the drug store on every street corner."

Shen Nianshu nodded slightly and put the jade pendant away carefully. The carriage continued to move forward, and the atmosphere inside the carriage was warm and peaceful.

In the night, the luster of the jade pendant loomed in Shen Nianshu's hands, as if it was a symbol of the gratitude and trust in her heart.

Shen Nianshu doesn't know what's going on with Bai Nanyi? How could such an important thing be given to him?

Sitting in the bumpy carriage, Shen Nianshu couldn't help but feel a little doubt in her heart. She looked out at the hazy night through the gap in the car window, and saw the carriage passing through unfamiliar streets, seemingly not heading in the direction she was familiar with.

She turned to look at Bai Nanyi and asked softly, "Where are you going?"

Bai Nanyi was closing his eyes to rest . After hearing this, he opened his eyes and looked at her deeply, "Go to a safe place."

Shen Nianshu's heart tightened and she couldn't help but hold the jade pendant in her hand tightly. She vaguely felt that Bai Nanyi 's "safe place" seemed to have some hidden meaning.

The carriage continued to move forward, and the lights on both sides of the street gradually became sparse, replaced by dense woods and quiet streams. In the night, the outline of the woods is looming, as if it hides endless secrets.

After walking for about half an hour, the carriage stopped. Shen Nianshu and Caiwei 's hearts tightened, not knowing what kind of situation they were about to face. The carriage curtain was gently lifted.

"We're here." He said briefly, then jumped out of the carriage, stretched out his hand to hold the door, and motioned for the two of them to get out.

Shen Nianshu and Caiwei supported each other and stepped out of the carriage. In front of them was a quiet bamboo forest. The moonlight shines through the gaps in the bamboo leaves, casting mottled light and shadow, adding a sense of mystery to the bamboo forest. In the distance, a quaint courtyard is looming, with dim lights, as if it is isolated from the world.

Shen Nianshu took a deep breath, feeling the fresh air and peaceful atmosphere, and the tension in her heart eased slightly.

She looked up at Bai Nanyi and saw that his eyes were falling on the courtyard in the distance, as if he was thinking about something.

Shen Nianshu looked around. The bamboo forest was quiet and quiet, and the breeze blew by, bringing with it the fragrance of bamboo. She turned to look at Bai Nanyi, only to find that he was still standing beside the carriage, staring deeply into the distance.

"Aren't you coming down?" Shen Nianshu asked softly, her voice appearing particularly clear in the night sky.

Bai Nanyi came back to his senses and turned his eyes to her.

"Be safe, I'm leaving." He whispered.

Before Shen Nianshu could react, she felt a gust of wind pass by, and Bai Nanyi's figure had disappeared deep into the bamboo forest. She froze on the spot, watching the carriage go further and further away until it completely disappeared into the night.

The surroundings were quiet, with only the rustling of the bamboo forest and the occasional chirping of insects in the distance.

In the darkness of the night, a clear cry came from deep in the bamboo forest, "Miss, Miss!"

Shen Nianshu's heart moved and she hurriedly looked back. In the bamboo forest, she saw a familiar figure running towards her in a hurry, seemingly carrying something in her hand.

When the man came closer, Shen Nianshu saw clearly that it was a pearl. Panting, she ran to Shen Nianshu, her face full of anxiety and worry.

When Shen Nianshu saw Pearl, warmth surged in her heart, and a trace of surprise and joy flashed in her eyes, "Pearl? How did you know we came out?"

Pearl gasped and handed the package in her hand to Shen Nianshu, "Miss, I have been waiting for you at the gate of the palace. Someone wrote a note and told me that you would come out and asked me to wait here. I was not very good at first. I believe it, but when I think about it, what if it’s really you? Then I came out. Here are the clothes and food for you, please put them on, it’s cold outside.”

Under the moonlight, Pearl's figure looked particularly petite, but her eyes were full of determination and worry. She quickly helped Shen Nianshu and Cai Wei change into clean clothes, and then handed the hot food to their hands.

Shen Nianshu held the hot food and felt the warm temperature, and she couldn't help but feel moved in her heart. In this strange night, the appearance of the pearl was like a light, illuminating their way forward.

The moonlight shines through the gaps in the bamboo leaves and dapples the paths in the bamboo forest. Shen Nianshu and Caiwei followed Pearl through the bamboo forest, and the breeze blew on their faces, bringing a sense of coolness. In the distance, a quaint courtyard gradually comes into view, brightly lit, warm and peaceful.

Pearl walked quickly in front, turning back from time to time to urge, "Miss, hurry up, it's cold at night. Go and stay at my house first." Her voice was clear and sweet, and it seemed particularly clear in the night.

Shen Nianshu and Caiwei quickened their pace and caught up with Pearl. After walking through the bamboo forest, they came to the courtyard. The courtyard door was open, the lights were brightly lit, and a middle-aged woman was standing at the door waiting.

Seeing Shen Nianshu and others, the middle-aged woman came up to them with a friendly smile on her face, "Is this Miss Shen? Come in quickly, you may be freezing."

In the night, the lights in the courtyard look particularly warm. Shen Nianshu followed Pearl into the courtyard and saw a middle-aged woman coming up to her with a smile. Pearl introduced, "This is my sister-in-law."

Shen Nianshu hurriedly stepped forward to salute and said gratefully, "I'm really sorry for bothering you so late."

The sister-in-law waved her hand and said with a warm smile, "Wherever you are , please come in quickly. Pearl has been talking about you all the time, and she finally got it."

With that said, she led Shen Nianshu and Caiwei into the house. The room is decorated simply and warmly, with a pot of hot tea on the table, exuding a light aroma. After Shen Nianshu and Caiwei sat down, their sister-in-law was busy preparing hot water and food for them.

The night is getting darker, and the moonlight shines like water in the quiet courtyard. Shen Nianshu sat in the room, feeling an inexplicable sense of peace in her heart.

Pearl lay next to her ear and whispered softly.

"Miss, don't worry, my sister-in-law is very nice. Although she doesn't talk much, she is kind-hearted and will be fine." Pearl's voice was soft but firm, as if she was dispelling Shen Nianshu's worries.

Shen Nianshu turned her head and looked at Pearl's bright eyes, feeling warm in her heart. She gently held Pearl's hand and smiled gratefully, "Pearl, thank you."

The moonlight was shining, and Shen Nianshu, Pearl and Caiwei were sitting side by side in front of the window. The breeze gently blew the curtains, bringing a hint of coolness. She looked at the moonlight outside the window, but she was thinking about choosing a location.

"By the way, Pearl, how's the location selection going?" Shen Nianshu suddenly spoke, breaking the silence of the night.

Hearing this, Pearl turned her head with a thoughtful look on her face, "Miss, I have followed your instructions and looked at various places in the city, and they have all been rented. My brother is watching over there, hurry up. It’s decoration.”

After hearing this, Shen Nianshu nodded slightly, a glimmer of satisfaction flashed in her eyes.

When Shen Nianshu heard Pearl's reply, the stone in her heart finally fell to the ground. She patted the back of Pearl's hand gently, her eyes full of gratitude, "Zhenzhu, thank you, thank you for your hard work."

When Pearl heard this, a blush suddenly appeared on her face. She lowered her head shyly and said in a voice as thin as a mosquito, "Miss, what are you talking about? It's me who wants to thank you. I'm very happy to be able to do something for you."

The sister-in-law opened the door gently, and a gentle voice sounded in the night, "Okay, miss, I have prepared a room for you. You can move in here first."

Shen Nianshu followed her sister-in-law into the room and saw that the room was decorated simply and warmly. A wooden bed was placed against the wall, covered with clean bedding. There was a small porcelain vase on the bedside with a few freshly cut wild flowers, exuding a faint fragrance. There are pens, inks, paper and inkstones placed on the desk by the window, as if waiting for the arrival of the owner.

A warmth surged in Shen Nianshu's heart, and she gently stroked the wild flowers on the bedside, feeling the soft touch. In this strange night, this simple hut became her warmest haven.

Shen Nianshu noticed that there seemed to be only two rooms in the house. Her sister-in-law and her brother lived in one room, and she kept the other room for herself. Shen Nianshu felt apologetic in her heart. She knew that this family was not rich, but they made such thoughtful arrangements for her.

Seeing her looking at the room in a daze, Pearl said softly, "Miss, please rest for a while. It's cold at night, so don't freeze." After saying that, she turned around to leave, but Shen Nianshu grabbed her sleeve.

Shen Nianshu pulled Pearl's sleeve and said, "Zhenzhu, you and Caiwei should live here too. It's cold at night, so the three of us can stay warm if we squeeze together."

Hearing this, Pearl was stunned, a trace of surprise and emotion flashed in her eyes. She looked at Shen Nianshu's serious eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart. She knew that the young lady really cared about them and didn't want them to suffer the cold.

"But, miss, this..." Pearl hesitated, wanting to say something.

Shen Nianshu shook her head slightly and interrupted her, "No, it's settled. Go and call Caiwei . Let's rest early. There are still many things to do tomorrow."

The moonlight shines through the window lattice and onto Shen Nianshu's soft face.

The moonlight was like water, and Shen Nianshu's room was warm and cozy. The three of them squeezed into the same bed, Caiwei snuggled next to Shen Nianshu, and Pearl lay on the other side.

Shen Nianshu said softly, "There are not so many rules outside, so you don't need to treat me as your master, just be a good sister."

Her voice was gentle and firm, like the warm sunshine of spring, warm and bright.

"Empress, you are so kind." Caiwei said softly, her hand holding Shen Nianshu's hand tightly, as if to convey all her gratitude and loyalty.

Pearl also nodded, her eyes shining with determination, "Miss, don't worry, we will always follow you. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will face it together."

She patted the back of Caiwei's hand gently and said softly, " Caiwei , don't call me empress from now on, just call me Nian Nian. We are outside now, so we must forget the rules and titles in the palace."

Caiwei heard this, she was slightly startled, then understood, and a trace of relief flashed in her eyes. She nodded slightly, with a slight smile on her lips, "Yes, Nian Nian. I understand."

"Go to sleep, we have to get up early tomorrow." Shen Nianshu said softly.

Caiwei nodded obediently and closed her eyes. Pearl also lay quietly on the other side, breathing evenly and steadily.

She gently pulled the quilt, covering all three of them tightly.

The next day, at dawn, Shen Nianshu and the other three got up early.

Outside the window, the morning light was dim , casting mottled light and shadow through the half-open window lattice.

Shen Nianshu gently opened the window, and a breath of fresh air rushed in, mixed with the faint smell of earth and the fragrance of distant flowers. She took a deep breath and felt refreshed.

Pearl and Caiwei were already busy, one fetching water for washing and the other making the bed. The three of them looked at each other and smiled, showing a perfect understanding.