On this day, the King of Jing's mansion welcomed a young imperial physician. A few days ago, the King of Jing told the Emperor: "I've been suffering from headaches lately and many doctors have not been able to cure me."

  The emperor was concerned about Jing Wang, so he sent his youngest and most skilled imperial physician to the mansion to treat him.

  Shen Si was led into the Jing Wang Fu by the old steward. As they walked through the corridors and courtyards, he couldn't help but ask, "Old steward, where are you taking me? Isn't it to treat the king's illness?"

  "The old slave has now brought Shen Yuyi to the prince's bedroom. The prince's headache has recurred, so he is waiting for you inside."

  "Oh." Shen Siyu didn't ask anything else and followed the old housekeeper.

  Arriving at the back of the Wang Fu, in a delicate courtyard, the old steward knocked on the door and respectfully said: "Your Highness, Shen Royal Physician has arrived."

  "Oh, then let's have the butler bring him in."

  The old steward opened the door and respectfully said to Shen Siyu: "Shen Imperial Physician, the king has asked you to enter." After he entered, the steward closed the door again.

  He never thought he would see the girl he had loved since childhood at this moment. As he slowly walked into the quiet king's house, he saw her sitting there drinking tea with elegance and poise.

  For a moment, he stared with wide eyes in astonishment, unable to utter a word, foolishly gazing at her.

  Until she smiled and called out: "Brother Shen."

  For a moment, he thought he had an illusion. It was an illusion that made him hear her calling him.

  "Shen Ge, are you so surprised to see me come back from the dead?" Yan Xijun smiled and walked forward, looking up at him with a smile.

  Shen Si Jue finally came back to his senses and grabbed her arm, asking: "Jun Er, is it really you? Are you really still alive?"

  "I'm living a good life, aren't I? I have great fortune and luck. That's why heaven won't let me die."

  "Ah, it's really great that you're alive! These past few days, I've been hearing the most news about you being alive in the palace. Even the Emperor has been searching for you. At first, I didn't believe it, I thought it was just a rumor. After all, that big fire last time... I thought you had long since passed away... Now I completely believe that you're really alive!"

  "Daring Shen Si, you let go of her."

  A displeased angry shout startled Shen Siyu awake. He hastily let go of the person in his arms, and only then did he see that there was another man in the room. Judging from his appearance and attire, he guessed that this person was Jing Wang.

  Shen thought for a moment, then tidied up his clothes and hat, and bowed to him: "Junior official Shen, the imperial physician, pays respects to King Jing."

  "Hmph." Chu Yicheng coldly snorted and ignored him, instead turning around to hug Yan Xijun.

  Yan Xikun couldn't get out of his arms, so he had to say to Shen Siyu, who was still kneeling: "Shen Dage, please get up. Don't be so restrained here. The prince is like this, don't mind him."

  Yan Xijun's words caused someone's dissatisfaction again. Someone snorted coldly again.

  Shen Si gazed at the two of them with a strange look, extremely curious about their relationship. But it wasn't convenient to ask right now. He could only open the "medicine" box and say: "Your Highness, please lie back on the 'bed'. I will treat your headache for you."

  "The king is not ill." Chu Yicheng said coolly.

  "Hmm." Shen Si stared at Chu Yicheng with a puzzled expression, looking at his energetic appearance. Indeed, he didn't seem sick at all.

  Yan Xijun smiled and explained: "Shen Gege, it was I who asked Wang Ye to call you over."

  "Huh." Shen Si Jue was once again perplexed, turning his head to look at her with a puzzled expression.

  "Shen, to be honest with you, I've come to ask a favor of you - to help me create an exquisite human skin mask. With your exceptional medical skills, I believe this is not a difficult task for you."

  "A human skin mask." Although I've never done it before, it shouldn't be difficult, right? Shen Si was curious as to why she suddenly wanted this thing and asked: "Jun'er, what do you want this for?"

  Enter the palace.

  "Entering the palace. Jun Er, why must you make it so troublesome to enter the palace? The Emperor is looking for you again, isn't he? I'll take you to see him and that's all."

  "I need a human skin mask so he won't recognize me. This time I entered the palace to investigate some things, it's not convenient for me to show my true face. So please help me out, Shen Gege." Yan Xijun didn't tell him the truth about entering the palace to take revenge. She knew that with his kind nature, he wouldn't allow her to do something so dangerous.

  "Alright, I promise you." Shen Si Jue nodded and said. As long as it was about her, he would unconditionally agree.

  "Thank you, Shen Ge." Yan Xijun thanked him with great joy. With his help, the matter was already half successful.

  Look at her 'showing' a smiling face. A comforting smile also 'appeared' on his face.

  "Right, Brother Shen. I hope you can keep this confidential. And also, don't mention that we met here today." Yan Xijun instructed: "I know you have a lot of questions. When the time comes, I'll explain it to you."

  Shen Si nodded and said: "Understood."

  A few days later, the human skin mask was delivered. After Yan Xijun put it on, he looked exactly like a real person, and it was impossible to tell that he was wearing a mask.

  She also wore this mask to test Mei. As a result, even Mei couldn't tell it was her.

  The human skin mask is very soft. I don't know what material Shen Si Jue used to make it either. In short, sticking the mask on my face doesn't feel uncomfortable at all.

  She put on a new face, although not as stunningly beautiful, but the mask made by Shen Si Jue was still very delicate and lovely. Anyway, looking at this face is also very pleasing to the eye.

  Yan Xijun participated in the talent show with this face, and now she is just a small merchant's daughter in Beijing, with an ordinary appearance and not a high status, mixed among many beautiful and glamorous contestants, she really doesn't stand out.

  And she wanted exactly this result. Expected herself to lose. Then become a palace maid. Best is to serve as his palace maid.

  Last year, the selection was just held once, and this year it's being held again. This is because many things have happened in the harem over the past year. Concubines have died or gone mad, some have been banished to the Cold Palace, and most crucially, the Empress who was supposed to be a role model for the entire nation has been deposed.

  Nowadays, the back palace is empty. Whether it's a minister in the court or a 'daughter' among the people, they all want to participate in the selection and then enter the palace as a concubine. The best thing is to be favored by the emperor at a glance and directly become the empress.

  That's everyone's goal. Of course. Except for Yan Xijun.

  Entering the palace again. Yan Xijun is not as nervous as last year. This year's heart is very calm and very calm.

  She moved into the Xiu Palace again. She had a lot of feelings. Last year was winter when she entered the palace. This year is 'spring'. 'Spring' is good. It represents hope. Starting from scratch.

  The grand house in Chuxiu Palace, which symbolized power and status, is now occupied by a beautiful 'girl'. I've heard people mention it unintentionally before. The 'girl' is said to be the distant cousin of Princess Xue.

  It's good as long as there is a relationship. Just like myself last year. My sister is the queen, so she was also taken care of and moved into a big house.

  Now, things have changed. Everything is different. Re-entering the palace, everything has changed.