Chapter 241 The Fifth Princess of Xiyue

The Baiweiju restaurant was bustling with people, creating a lively atmosphere.

"Here," Qin Xiaolin said, finding a table and ordering a few dishes while waiting for Li Xi. "Come over here quickly."

"With so much food, can you still eat it all?" Li Xi was a little surprised because she had already eaten a lot.

"You ate too fast just now, I didn't get to eat much." Qin Xiaolin handed her a cup of hot tea, a hint of teasing in his eyes.

Li Xi glared at him, displeased. "What? Weren't you eating too?"

Just then, Meng Zhelan walked over with Xiao Lian, interrupting their conversation. "Xiao Xi, you're finally back!" she exclaimed joyfully.

Upon hearing the shout, Li Xi abruptly raised her head, her gaze meeting the person in front of her.

It turned out to be her closest sister, whose face beamed with joy.

Li Xi was overjoyed and quickly stepped forward, tightly grasped Meng Zhelan's hand, and pulled her to sit down beside him.

"I was just thinking of coming here to check on things before coming to find you. I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence that I ran into you here," Li Xi said with a smile.

Xiao Lian followed closely behind Meng Zhelan.

"Xiao Lian, you're here too. Come sit down and eat with us. The food has just been served." Li Xi led her to sit down.

At this moment, Sweetie noticed them and quickly ran to the kitchen to tell Ling'er the good news.

Ling'er had them invited to the pavilion, where they could enjoy a wide view and watch the hustle and bustle outside.

Qin Xiaolin glanced at Xiao Lian beside Meng Zhelan a few times, then tugged at Li Xi's sleeve, signaling her to go outside to talk.

"What's wrong, Brother Qin?"

"Have you noticed that the maid next to Doctor Meng looks similar to the woman in the portrait?"

"Now that you mention it, it does seem somewhat similar. I met Xiao Lian on the way back to Mu City. At that time, she seemed to be being chased by someone. Thinking about it now, this matter is not simple, but now Xiao Lian has lost her memory."

Li Xi thought of something, summoned Tian Tian, ​​gave her a few instructions, and then returned to the pavilion.

Xiao Lian was sitting quietly to the side, and upon closer inspection, her temperament was indeed extraordinary.

"Xiao Lian, how have you been feeling lately?" Li Xi asked softly, her voice full of concern.

She smiled slightly and replied, "Thank you for your concern, young master. I'm fine now."

After all the dishes were served, Ling'er sat down to eat with them.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Tian Tian led someone back to the pavilion. "Young master, may I ask what brings you here?"

Mengyun bowed respectfully to Li Xi.

When she looked up at the others, her eyes met Xiao Lian's the instant she was struck dumb, as if by lightning. "Princess!" Her voice trembled, filled with shock and disbelief.

Xiao Lian turned to look at her, her face full of confusion. "Miss, are you calling me?"

Everyone else was stunned when they heard the word "princess." Xiao Lian was actually a princess?

Li Xi didn't think much of it. She realized that Meng Yun hadn't told the truth before, and perhaps she had her reasons.

At this moment, Mengyun quickly stepped forward and tightly grasped Xiaolian's hand. "Princess, don't you remember me? I am Mengyun."

Xiao Lian looked at her in confusion, seemingly trying to recall the name. She gently shook her head. "Meng Yun? I'm sorry, I don't seem to remember her."

Mengyun's tears instantly streamed down her face as she bit her lower lip tightly.

Trying hard not to let her voice tremble too much, she said, "Princess, do you really not remember me? I am Mengyun, who has been by your side since childhood, your most trusted maid."

As she spoke, tears streamed down her face like beads from a broken string.

Xiao Lian looked at her, a hint of sympathy flashing in her eyes.

But she still couldn't connect the woman in front of her with anyone in her memory.

"I'm so sorry, I really don't seem to remember you." Xiao Lian's voice was full of apology and confusion.

Meng Zhelan saw this scene and gently patted Meng Yun's shoulder.

He comforted her, saying, "Miss Mengyun, please don't get agitated. Xiaolian has amnesia due to a brain injury, and she can't recall her past events yet."

Li Xi echoed, "Yes, let's go back to Tingfeng Courtyard first."

Seeing that most of the guests had left, Ling'er gave the innkeeper a few instructions and then followed them back to Tingfeng Courtyard.

Even Chu Ran and Chen Quan were called back.

Xiao Lian has been spending some time with everyone.

She has a gentle and kind personality and always greets everyone with a smile.

She studied pharmacology under Meng Zhelan and quickly adapted to and integrated into the new environment.

Mengyun followed Xiaolian closely, her eyes never leaving her for a moment, and the heavy stone in her heart finally fell to the ground.

Her legs went weak, and she involuntarily knelt on the ground, her voice trembling slightly as she said, "Thank you all, heroes, for saving the princess from suffering. Mengyun is eternally grateful and can never repay this great kindness in this lifetime. If there is an afterlife, I will surely repay your kindness with the utmost loyalty and devotion!"

Before she could finish speaking, she was about to bow down and kowtow in gratitude.

However, at that moment, Meng Zhelan helped her up and gently comforted her, "Miss Mengyun, please get up quickly. We are truly unworthy of such a great gift. It seems that Her Highness the Princess is a blessed person and is protected by Heaven."

Sitting to one side, Xiao Lian silently watched the scene before her, as if something deep within her heart had touched her.

"What are you all talking about here? I've had nothing to do, so I've come to see what's going on." The Empress Dowager walked gracefully into the hall.

Everyone rose and bowed to the Empress Dowager to pay their respects.

"Your Majesty, we were talking about Xiao Lian. It turns out she is the Fifth Princess of Xiyue." Meng Zhelan walked to the Empress Dowager's side and took her arm.

The Empress Dowager was overjoyed. "Oh? That's wonderful! Xiao Lian is a good child. Tell me what happened, and I'll explain it to you."

This matter is of great importance. As the master of Yinxian Manor, Qin Xiaolin not only has many eyes and ears and is well-informed, but also possesses outstanding strength and talent. He would actually be more helpful here.

When Mengyun saw that the room was full of people, she became a little nervous. But thinking of the grievances and injustices suffered by her princess, she bit her lip firmly, mustered her courage, and began to recount the whole incident.

"Your Majesty, this is what happened..." Mengyun began to recount in detail Princess Xiaolian's experiences in Xiyue and what happened on her way to Jingyuan.

She tried her best to keep her tone calm so as not to let her emotions affect the Empress Dowager's judgment.

After hearing Mengyun's account, everyone frowned, and a hint of anger flashed in their eyes.

The Empress Dowager narrowed her eyes slightly and turned her gaze to Li Xi, who was standing to the side.

She waved her hand gently, signaling Li Xi to begin recounting what had happened that night.

After Li Xi finished speaking, the Empress Dowager fell into deep thought. After a while, she slowly said, "Judging from this situation, this matter is indeed inextricably linked to the Prince and Princess of Xiyue."