Chapter 11: Who's the One Behind

With the Crown Prince's help, you have soon found out that the one picking on you has something to do with Noble Lady Ying, but you suspect that someone is still behind her...

## Clues

You used the Crown Prince to finally get some clues to the one giving you a hard time. One morning, Eunuch De brings the new to you.

You are in a rush to solve the mystery, but you also have to deal with the Crown Prince and other people.

Eunuch De: Chun'er and Xiao Tao were both at Noble Lady Ying's palace a few days before their incidents with you. I investigated and found that they were there to see Noble Lady Ying.

So, both of them went to Noble Lady Ying's palace to see her. Why did they go see Noble Lady Ying? Your mind is filled with questions.

MC: Did Noble Lady Ying tell them to do it?

Eunuch De: The trail stops here. I don't know what Noble Lady Ying told them

## That's It

Guess the Crown Prince didn't expect it to involve a Noble Lady. Now he would probably leave this case alone.

As for the rest of the mystery, I'll have to figure it out myself.

MC: [Sighs] I have no quarrel with Noble Lady Ying. Why would she do this?

## No Offence

Eunuch De: That is how the palace is. Everyone's hiding something. You probably offended her without knowing.

MC: If that's what happened then it'll be very complicated. Could you help me find the reason for it all?

Eunuch De: [Shakes head] That I cannot do! I was only guessing.

## The Murder

Eunuch De is smart enough to stop before getting his master in trouble. He now diverts the subject.

Eunuch De: Why don't you think about if there's someone you've crossed.

You were beloved daughter of a wealthy family. You were so sheltered that there's no one you might crossed.

As for after getting into the palace, you've been playing a tit-for-tat game. Noble Lady Ying doesn't have to get people to frame you.

MC: I can't think of anyone who'd hate me so much and try to end me all the time.

Eunuch De: There should be a lot of people who are jealous of you getting promoted so quickly.

## Pretend to Be Wronged

You make it look like you're about to cry. Eunuch De sees you and gets nervous.

Eunuch De: Relax, things will get better eventually.

MC: [Push on] Could you try to investigate for me?

Eunuch De: [Waves in refusal] His Majesty doesn't allow the back palace to get involved in politics, and the Crown Prince isn't supposed to be involved in the back palace either. This is as far as we can help.

That's it then. You are disappointed, but there's nothing you can do.

## Keep in Mind

MC: [Sigh] I'm already very grateful that his highness was willing to help. Perhaps there was a misunderstanding. For now, this is it.

Eunuch De: [Reminds] Remember that it's the Crown Prince who helped you.

MC: [Calmly] Of course. You helped a lot too. I'll remember that.

Eunuch De walked towards you and speaks to you in a low voice.

Eunuch De: I'll remember what the Crown Prince has done.

You start thinking deeply after sending away Eunuch De. Either way, the leads point to Noble Lady Ying. What to do next?

* Ask Hui Xin
* Ask around yourself
You have no impression of Noble Lady Ying, but Hui Xin knows everything in the back palace. You decide to consult her.

You decide to investigate Noble Lady Ying. However, the eunuch becomes alarmed when you begin asking too many questions.

You don't want to alarm them yet. Hui Xin happens to come by, so you ask her instead.

Hui Xin: [Strokes chin] Noble Lady Ying... To be honest, I can't even remember she existed if you didn't ask me. She's been in the palace for 7 years and is still just a Noble Lady. It's apparent that she's not favored by the Emperor.

After knowing the Noble Lady Ying is not favored, you begin to suspect that she's not the actual culprit. After all, everyone in the palace is sneaky. Those without power will be picked on.

Plus, Chun'er still thinks she can leave the Hard Labor Camp. The person behind is probably has a lot more tricks.

MC: Do you know anyone close with Noble Lady Ying?

Hui Xin: That's a question I cannot answer. I haven't heard of her having any enemies or friends. I'll ask around when I get the chance!

Honestly though, you don't want to bother investigating if they stop bothering you. There are more important things to attend to.