When Mrs. Wang saw that she was dressed in such bright and colorful clothes, she knew that she must be very happy, so she did not respond and just drank the cup of tea she had just had.

"What are you doing here again!" Pei Yunshan was anxious. How could this woman be so tactless and still want to win favor at this critical moment.

Liu Wan'er saw that Madam Wang's eyes were red and she was feeling proud. Suddenly, Pei Yunshan yelled at her and she trembled. She said with tears in her eyes, "I am also worried about the prince. If something happens to him..."

"The palace just took someone out. How do you know that this matter is related to the prince?" Madam Wang stared at Liu Wan'er with a cold look, "Even the Marquis doesn't know about this. How did you know about it?"

Pei Yunshan was just eager to protect his concubine and wanted her to leave quickly. But when he heard Mrs. Wang's question, he frowned immediately. Yes, he had just learned about this, so how did Liu Wan'er know about it?

"Tell me, how did you know that?" he shouted sternly.

Liu Wan'er had originally intended to come to the main courtyard to test the waters and ask for favor, but she had actually revealed her true colors. She felt bad and quickly knelt down, hesitatingly saying, "My Lord, Madam, I just heard it from the people in the Tanchun Courtyard."

"Who?" Mrs. Wang asked loudly, pointing at Liu Wan'er.

"I didn't see them clearly, I just heard the two maids talking about young lady and prince," Liu Wan'er began to sob softly, "My Lord, Madam, I really didn't lie to you."

"It's time to discipline these maids and women. They look honest, but they like to talk about their masters behind their backs." Pei Yunshan waved his hand and said, "Get up, and don't believe everything you hear."

How could Mrs. Wang not know that Pei Yunshan favored Liu Wan'er? She was not angry and just said calmly, "It's not a big deal, Marquis. Aunt Liu is missing you. Why don't you go back to Haitang Courtyard with her?"

"Well...well, I'll still stay here with you." Pei Yunshan said with a wry smile.

"I don't have anything important to do here." Mrs. Wang flatly refused. She had other things to do and had no time to chat with them.

As soon as the two of them left, she immediately called Mother Zhang.

"Send someone to check their whereabouts," Mrs. Wang said in a deep voice, "I want to see who tipped her off."

In the Bamboo Fragrance Garden, Chan Yi felt her heart pounding. Since Luo Qingqing dared to say such a thing, she must have a backup plan. Perhaps Pei Jin would not be able to get away for a while.

She held An'er in her arms and coaxed him gently, remembering what he said about not having to worry about anything and that all the rumors were false, and her heart slowly calmed down.

Two or three days passed in a flash, and Pei Jin was still nowhere to be seen. The atmosphere in the entire mansion seemed a little strange, and even the maids in Zhuxiang Garden were very cautious, fearing that they would anger their master.

Finally it was night. The sound of frogs could be heard by the lotus pond. Mother Zhou looked at the full moon in the sky and shook her head.

"Mom, I wonder if the prince will come back tonight." Chan Yi whispered, "Please ask the night watchwoman to leave two more lamps on."

"Chan Yi, don't worry, just sleep peacefully with An'er and you. The young master will be fine." Mother Zhou whispered to comfort her.

Chan Yi nodded, and somehow she missed this man. She smiled bitterly and sighed secretly. Yes, she should hope that he would be well, otherwise how could the lady let her and An'er go. No, she had to go to the lady to ask.

"Mother Zhou, Mother Zhou, have you heard? I heard the servant outside say that the Marquis went to the palace today and said that our prince colluded with foreign countries, framed loyal officials, and was thrown into jail!" Xiao Que'er hurriedly pushed the door open, and seeing Su Chanyi was there, she quickly kept silent.

"What are you doing?" Mother Zhou rolled her eyes at her and smiled at Su Chanyi, "Children always believe everything they hear. How could our young master do such a thing? It's obvious it's fake. Chanyi, don't panic. Be careful not to lose your milk."

"Mom, Sister Chanyi, maybe I heard it wrong. Our young master will be fine." Xiao Que'er stuck out her tongue. Knowing that she had caused trouble, she lowered her head and walked out of the house.

"Mom, please don't hide it from me. The prince hasn't been home for a few days. Something must have happened. You know who Luo Qingqing is." Su Canyi's heart was pounding. How could Pei Jin be implicated in collusion with foreign countries? Isn't this a capital crime? Maybe he will be executed for his entire family. No, she glanced at An'er who was sleeping soundly.

"Chan Yi, Chan Yi, don't panic. The prince will definitely find a way." Mother Zhou advised but she had no idea in her heart and looked worried.

"Mom, An'er has fallen asleep. Please help look after him. I'm going to the main courtyard and will be back soon." Chan Yi stood up and said to Mother Zhou.

"It's better this way. After all, you are a member of the prince's family." Mother Zhou said after thinking for a while.

The moonlight was as bright as water. Two little girls, Xiao Que'er and Xiao Yan'er, were walking in front holding lanterns. Chan Yi followed behind with a heavy heart. She felt that the Yong'an Marquis Mansion, which was peaceful in the past, seemed a little different.

Just as I turned the corner, I suddenly heard a few shrill bird calls not far away, and there seemed to be a figure passing by in the shadows of the bamboo forest.

"Who is it?" Su Chanyi shouted.

A man stumbled along the path across the bamboo forest.

"Second Young Master, why are you here?" Xiao Que'er and Xiao Yan'er were shocked and hurriedly protected Chan Yi.

The man stood with his back to the moonlight, his face flickering, and the smell of alcohol wafted from his body in the wind.

Chan Yi clenched the purse in her hand and whispered, "Second Young Master."

Pei Xun's eyes wandered over her face for a moment, and suddenly he held his forehead with his hand and laughed, "Sister-in-law, where are you going?"

"Second Young Master, Chanyi is a maid and is not worthy of your address." Su Chanyi pulled Xiaoqueer and Xiaoyaner back a few steps.

"Something happened to my eldest brother. He might be colluding with foreign countries," Pei Xun stretched out his hand to brush his sleeves, and stepped closer, his lustful eyes staring straight at Chan Yi's chest, "Maybe...hahaha...I wonder where he has been locked up these days? My sister-in-law must be too worried to sleep, right? It must be very lonely to be alone in the long night, right? Why don't I take you to find him. Come on, come on...hahaha..."

Seeing him like a drunk, Chan Yi didn't want to say another word to him.

She was extremely anxious at the moment, wanting to know what happened to Pei Jin as soon as possible. She hurriedly took a step back and pulled the two little girls away.

"What? You're just a thing that can be bullied at will. You have eyes on your forehead, and you think you're so great! You're just a lowly maid! You really think you can become a noble mother because of your son." The man walked up with a gloomy face and was about to grab Chan Yi's hand.

"Sister Chanyi, please go quickly. The lady is waiting for you." Xiao Queer shouted loudly.

With a "slap", Pei Xun slapped Xiao Que'er on the head.

"Get out of the way! Do you want to die?" He roared and raised his foot to step on the little magpie who had fallen to the ground after being hit by him.

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