Chapter 7: Things to Do

Things to Do

Nie Jinxuan hadn't expected that after she presented evidence, that man would still... still lock her up!

And he even said something about the thief crying 'stop thief'?!

Thinking of Yin Fengzhan's cold words and icy expression, Nie Jinxuan trembled with rage! However, anger was anger, but looking at the mottled walls and the scattered straw on the floor, Nie Jinxuan managed to calm herself down.

Now was not the time to be angry; the key was how to prove her innocence. To prove this, the first thing to do was to get out of here.

But there were no windows, the door was locked tight, and the guards were standing far away from the door, clearly not wanting to bother with her... Nie Jinxuan couldn't help but frown slightly and habitually fiddled with her fingers. After a long while, Nie Jinxuan's eyes suddenly lit up, and she sat down in a relatively clean spot!

Yes, what she had to do now was wait!

Because she was locked in the Chairfang, and although that damn man had ordered that no one be allowed to visit, he hadn't said she should die. So, someone would definitely bring her food later! And when that time came, she could find an opportunity to escape!

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Having made up her mind, Nie Jinxuan huddled in the corner of the Chairfang and waited slowly... But what Nie Jinxuan never expected was that she waited for a whole day!

The sun set behind the mountains, and night fell! Even the two guards outside had left at some point!

Nie Jinxuan was finally annoyed. Was this meant to starve her to death? She looked at the pitch-black surroundings with wide eyes, and then Nie Jinxuan stood up from the floor. Just then, a soft call came from outside the room.

"Prin, Princess Consort..."

The voice was extremely small and light, and the tone carried a hint of trembling and childishness. Instantly, Nie Jinxuan was startled, and then she remembered the owner of the voice—her personal maid, Xiao Xiu!

In her memories, that was a well-behaved and timid little girl. She was fifteen or sixteen years old, with a round face and a hint of childishness. Although she was very obedient, she was always... uh, it should be said, abused by the original Nie Jinxuan. Therefore, thinking of this, Nie Jinxuan couldn't help but feel a bit ashamed, but she hurried to the door in the dark anyway.

"Xiao Xiu? Is that you? Why are you here?"

That bastard Yin Fengzhan didn't allow anyone to visit her, so Nie Jinxuan didn't think the timid Xiao Xiu would have the courage to do so! Hearing this, Xiao Xiu, who was lying outside the door, suddenly cried.

"Wuwu... Princess Consort, you have been wronged... Wuwu... This servant didn't dare to come either, because this servant was afraid... But later, this servant heard the people in the back courtyard saying they wanted to take this opportunity to make the Princess Consort suffer... and then, and then... not bring the Princess Consort any food... so, so this servant couldn't bear it, and came... Wuwu... Princess Consort..."

Trying her best to suppress her voice, Xiao Xiu explained while crying. Hearing this, Nie Jinxuan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, but then she composed her expression.

"Alright, Xiao Xiu, stop crying! So, are you here to bring me food? But you don't have the key, and you can't get in!"

"Wu... oh, yes... as for the key, this servant has borrowed it. This servant will open the door now. This servant brought the lotus seed porridge you love most, Princess Consort. Please wait a moment..."

Stopping her tears, Xiao Xiu hurried to take out the key. Then, there was a sound of metal clashing, and the door, which had been closed for a day, finally opened!

But the moment the door opened, Nie Jinxuan didn't immediately take the lotus seed porridge Xiao Xiu was holding. Instead, she pulled Xiao Xiu into the Chairfang and snatched the key from her hand.

"Xiao Xiu, I'm sorry, I have things to do now. So you stay here and take my place for a while. As soon as I finish my business, I will come to get you! Don't worry, I will definitely come to get you!"

In the darkness, Nie Jinxuan didn't care whether Xiao Xiu understood her meaning or not. Once she finished speaking, she ran out, and as she left, she locked the Chairfang door again with a 'clatter' and 'click'! ===== CHAPTER 8 =====