3rd Prince and his personal maid

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Della walked through the corridor of the 4th Prince's palace, Hwang Palace. Two women whispered as they saw her pass by. "Isn't she yin sui, the 3rd Prince's maid?" one of them asked. By now, everyone knew Della's new name because Xain Bao had been shouting everywhere that the Languaon Palace maid had a unique name.

"Look at her, always sitting here and telling stories to that man for no reason," the women continued. As Della approached the main chamber of the 4th Prince, she overheard the conversation and saw that a group of maids were bullying another maid, who was sitting on the ground, crying. The other maids surrounded her, making fun of her and laughing.

"What’s happening here?" Della asked, interpreting the situation.

"Look who’s here—Languaon Palace’s special maid," one of the maids remarked, noticing Della’s presence.

"Oh! Her name is yin sui. Hahaha!" another maid laughed.

"Well, as you know, I am a maid from Languaon Palace and the only maid in the 3rd Prince's palace. That means I must be special to the 3rd Prince. If you want to mess with me, be prepared to face the consequences," Della said, folding her arms confidently. She knew how to turn situations to her advantage, but she understood that this only worked with foolish people. Given that no one dared to cross Cheng, she used this knowledge to her benefit.

"Look at her, how proud she is. It’s a disgrace to Languaon Palace," the maids said in unison before exiting the chamber. Only one maid remained, along with Della and the 4th Prince, who was lying on his bed.

Della approached the maid, who was still sitting on the cold floor. “Are you okay? Please stand up; the floor is cold, and you might catch a chill.” Della extended her hand to the maid.

“Thank you,” the maid said, taking Della’s hand and standing up. She held a book in her other hand and looked so innocent to Della. “Are you hurt?” Della asked.
“No, I’m okay. Thank you for helping me,” the maid replied..“I am yin sui from Languaon Palace,” Della introduced herself with her new identity
“yin sui?” The maid looked confused.

“What’s wrong with my name?” Della asked.

“No…nothing,” the maid said awkwardly. “I am Yang Yumin.”

“What are you doing here, and why have they mistreated you?” Della inquired, curious about why the other maids had bullied Yumin.

“It’s just that they…” Yumin's gaze shifted to the man lying in the chamber. When Della followed her gaze, she was shocked to see another person present besides herself and Yumin.

“Who is he?” Della asked curiously.

“He…is the Fourth Prince, Ming han xi,” Yumin replied.

“What happened to him? Why is he in this condition?” Della took a closer look at the Fourth Prince. He looked pale, his lips were dry, and his nails were yellow. He appeared so skinny and weak, yet he was beautiful. Della felt a calm aura around him even though he was in a deep sleep. His soft features and the white gown he wore made him look like a guardian angel from heaven or Snow White awaiting her princess.

“He is cursed. His soul was stolen two years ago,” Yumin said, her eyes conveying her deep concern for the prince. However, the information she provided was overwhelming for Della.

“Stolen soul… cursed?” Della struggled to understand Yumin’s words.

“Yes; he fell ill two years ago, and since then, he hasn’t opened his eyes,” Yumin explained. Although Della didn’t fully grasp the details, she understood that something significant had happened to han xi two years ago, which had left him in his current weakened state.

“Oh, I understand. But why are you putting so much effort into caring for someone who is in this condition?” Della wanted to know Yumin's connection to the prince and why she was so dedicated to him.

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"Because he helped me when no one else would," Yumin said, her gaze unwavering as she looked at Sui An. "Despite our different positions—he is a prince, and I am just a maid—he still offered me his aid. I just want to repay the kindness he showed me."

"I can help you save him," Della replied, seeing the genuine emotion Yumin felt for the Fourth Prince. She recognized in Yumin the same deep affection she once had for Yun, even though it was unreciprocated.

"Can you really? Do you know how to bring his soul back?" Yumin asked, her excitement palpable. She was overjoyed to hear Della’s words.

"yin sui, you truly are an angel," Yumin said, hugging Della tightly.

"An angel trapped in a devil’s palace," Della replied melodramatically.
"The Third Prince isn’t as bad as the rumors suggest. He’s just cold, because of what he experience." Yumin said with a sad smile.
“ he is just  worst ." Della retorted with anger.
offered Della a sympathetic smile. "How can the fourth prince be better? I’ll do anything to help him." Yumin
"I have a friend who is an excellent physician," Della said.
"A physician?" Yumin asked, puzzled. "Yes, a highly skilled doctor. She might be able to help the Fourth Prince," Della explained.

<<< in languaon palace >>>

, Xianbao was busy reading files in the hall when someone called his name. He turned around to see Della holding a tray of tea.

“Yin Sui?” Xianbao asked, confused.

“Yes, Mr. Xian, this is tea for you,” Della replied politely, setting the tray on the table.

“Did you poison my tea?” Xianbao asked suspiciously.

“Of course not! How could I do something so shameful?” Della answered.

“Then did you add some drug to it?” Xianbao pressed further.

Della thought, “What on earth is this man’s problem?” She responded, “No, Mr. Xian. Why would you think I’d put drugs in it?”

“Because you’re being unusually polite,” Xianbao said, taking a sip of the tea. “I’m not used to this behavior from you.”

“So, what do you want?” Xianbao asked directly, suspecting Della had an ulterior motive behind her sudden kindness.

“I want to visit my friend Della said, dropping her pretense.