[Ding! Mission: Find the Prince completed, gained 70,000 experience, 400 reputation, and 1 Martial Essence Stone!]
But it didn't matter, Su Fan had no interest in official positions, and the mission rewards were what he needed most.
After completing this mission, he was one step closer to leveling up to 40. As long as he completed one more main quest and one side quest, he would be close to level 40.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Su Fan still respectfully thanked the Emperor.
"Is there anything else? If not, you may withdraw."
Xiao Yuan waved his hand at Su Fan and said.
"Your subject takes his leave."
As Su Fan exited the imperial study, Eunuch Li brought the rewards for Su Fan.
"Congratulations, Young Master Su."
Eunuch Li smiled and congratulated Su Fan.
A thousand taels of silver, that was money most people couldn't earn in a lifetime, let alone ten bolts of fine silk.
"Congratulations to you too."
Su Fan said humbly, then took the tray from one of the two eunuchs behind Eunuch Li, which contained a thousand taels of silver. He didn't touch the other.
"Eunuch Li, you've worked hard. I'm a vulgar person, I only recognize money. The silk is for you, Eunuch."
Su Fan understood the ways of the world. For someone like Eunuch Li who constantly accompanied the Emperor, if you didn't give him some benefits, he might cause trouble for you later.
Eunuch Li's smile widened so much his mouth almost reached his ears.
"Young Master Su, what are you doing? If His Majesty knew, it would not look good!"
Although he said this, Su Fan didn't see any sign of refusal on Eunuch Li's face.
"Eunuch Li, don't be a stranger. I just don't like silk. Please help me handle it."
Su Fan said with a smile.
"Since Young Master Su dislikes it, I will help Young Master Su handle it. Alas! What a waste of heavenly gifts!"
Eunuch Li said with some regret, but an uncontrollable smile played on his lips.
Su Fan didn't care.
"Eunuch Li, may I ask you a question?"
Su Fan seized the opportunity to ask Eunuch Li.
"Young Master Su, please speak."
Eunuch Li had just accepted ten bolts of silk from Su Fan and was very polite to him.
"Which imperial concubine is the Princess's mother?"
Su Fan asked curiously.
Eunuch Li's expression immediately changed.
"Why are you asking this? You can't speak casually about matters of the harem. If His Majesty finds out, you'll lose your head!"
Eunuch Li said nervously to Su Fan.
"I was just a little curious. I just met the Princess and she lectured me. I'm afraid she'll complain to His Majesty about me."
Su Fan used this as an excuse.
"Don't worry, the Princess is not favored by His Majesty. She can't even go far from her sleeping quarters."
Eunuch Li comforted Su Fan.
Su Fan was stunned.
So, both mother and daughter were not favored?
No wonder no one inquired when they caused such a commotion at the Princess's residence.
"Thank you, Eunuch Li, for clarifying. I'll take my leave now."
Su Fan didn't ask any further questions, to avoid arousing Eunuch Li's suspicion.
Su Fan didn't leave the palace directly but went to the Princess's sleeping quarters again.
He wanted to take the opportunity to complete the side quest as well, to avoid another trip.
Familiarity breeds ease. This time, Su Fan didn't get lost and easily found the Princess's sleeping quarters.
The Princess's sleeping quarters were the same as before, with a few palace maids but no guards.
"I am the Deputy Commander of the Imperial Guard, and I have important matters to discuss with the Princess."
Su Fan took out his waist token and showed it to the two palace maids, lest they misunderstand.
"Let him in!"
Before the palace maids could speak, Xiao Xue'er's voice came from inside.
The palace maids immediately let Su Fan in without any obstruction.
"You dare to come back!"
Xiao Xue'er's face was filled with anger when she saw Su Fan.
"I'll have my father cut off your head!"
Xiao Xue'er said angrily, trying to scare Su Fan.
"Give it a rest. Do you even get to see the Emperor?"
Su Fan retorted sarcastically without holding back.
"You!"
Xiao Xue'er seemed to have been hit where it hurt, and she glared at Su Fan.
"This is for you."
Su Fan took out the sachet and handed it to Xiao Xue'er.
"What is this?"
Xiao Xue'er asked with a frown.
"It's for you, stop asking so many pointless questions."
Su Fan said impatiently, he just wanted to deliver the item quickly and get the experience.
Xiao Xue'er didn't want Su Fan's gift at first, but when she saw the two lifelike butterflies embroidered on the sachet, she was immediately captivated.
She had loved butterflies since she was a child and had no resistance to items with butterflies on them, let alone such lifelike embroidery.
"I'll accept it, consider it an apology for your disrespect earlier."
Xiao Xue'er said with a proud expression as she took the sachet from Su Fan.
[Ding! Mission: Deliver Sachet completed, gained 20,000 experience!]
Su Fan smiled slightly. He was only tens of thousands of experience points away from leveling up. As long as the main quest was completed, he would reach level 40.
"Bad guy, why are you giving me a sachet?"
Xiao Xue'er asked Su Fan.
This sachet clearly looked like a woman's item. How could Su Fan, a man, carry such a thing with him? Did he bring it specifically for me?
Thinking of this, Xiao Xue'er's face turned red.
At sixteen, she was in the bloom of youth, let alone a princess who had never left the palace.
"Hmm..."
Su Fan lowered his head in thought, trying to find a suitable excuse.
"I thought it suited you, so I gave it to you."
Su Fan couldn't find a suitable excuse and said it casually.
"Th-thank you..."
Xiao Xue'er said softly, her face flushed.
"I'm leaving, bye-bye."
Su Fan had completed the mission and had no reason to stay here any longer.
"You'll come to see me again, right?"
Xiao Xue'er asked Su Fan with anticipation.
"Hmm... maybe."
Su Fan said uncertainly. Who knew if there would be follow-up missions? He might have to come here again. Su Fan was not sure.
Xiao Xue'er immediately smiled.
"Then I'll wait for you."
For the first time, Xiao Xue'er felt a sense of warmth.
She had only felt this emotion when she was playing with her imperial brother in her childhood. After her imperial brother left, she had never felt it again.
Su Fan left the palace and returned home.
According to Xiao Yan's plan, his part was completed as planned. The next step was for Xiao Yan himself.
However, to be safe, Su Fan felt it was necessary to go to the scene and observe. If anything unexpected happened, he could help Xiao Yan.
"What exactly are you guys up to?"
Long Die looked at Su Fan and asked in confusion.
Xiao Yan and Su Fan's plan had not been revealed to Long Die, so she had no idea about Xiao Yan's identity or what Su Fan was doing now.
"You've been out for so long, won't your sect worry about you?"
Su Fan knew that Long Die must have sneaked out. After such a long time, no disciples from Baiyue Villa had come looking for her. This was quite unexpected for Su Fan.
"You don't need to worry about that. Isn't it better if they don't look for me? I can play outside for a longer time."
Long Die wasn't worried at all. Instead, she felt it was better. If Baiyue Villa didn't look for her, she could play outside for a longer period.