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Just when many people thought that Jin Jiusi would rest for a few days before setting out on her journey again, unexpectedly, she chose to rush to the north overnight without hesitation.

At this time, in the Qinzheng Hall, Yun Chenyu was assisting Feng Qiansu in handling busy government affairs as usual.

The entire palace was filled with a quiet and solemn atmosphere, with only the occasional sound of paper and pen rubbing against each other.

Suddenly, Feng Qiansu stopped writing and turned his gaze to Yun Chenyu, who was concentrating on his work. He asked softly, "Prime Minister Yun, has anything been bothering you lately?"

Hearing this, Yun Chenyu paused slightly while holding the pen. Then he slowly raised his head and replied with a serious and earnest expression, "Your Majesty, I wish to go to the Northland and lend a helping hand to Her Royal Highness the Princess."

A barely perceptible smile flashed across Feng Qiansu's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

He then said jokingly, "Oh? That day in the hall, Xiaojiu rejected you face to face. What? Have you still not given up?"

Thinking of what happened on the day the mansion was founded, Feng Qiansu couldn't help but shook his head.

It is said that on that day, Yun Er actually pleaded for Jun Muxue.

After delivering the gifts, he and the queen hurried back to the palace, so he did not witness the boy's outrageous behavior.

However, since Xiaojiu rejected him mercilessly on the spot in the court that day, he must have been angry.

If Yun Er went over at this moment, he would probably just be scolded.

Thinking of this, Feng Qiansu raised the corner of his mouth slightly and continued to look at Yun Chenyu in front of him.

Yun Chenyu opened his mouth and was about to explain.

However, before he could finish his words, Feng Qiansu's cold and slightly questioning voice abruptly cut him off: "You are like this, are you in love with Xiaojiu?"

These sudden words exploded in Yun Chenyu's ears like thunder, making him stand there in a daze for a moment, not knowing how to respond for a moment.

Yun Chenyu was silent for a long time, but finally gritted his teeth and replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, I do have this intention."

The smile on Feng Qiansu's face gradually disappeared, replaced by a look of deep thought.

After a long while, he slowly spoke: "Xiao Jiu is stubborn. He refused so bluntly that day. If you go, you will probably be asking for trouble."

Yun Chenyu said firmly, "Your Majesty, precisely because of this, I must express my feelings. Even if I am rejected again, I will have no regrets."

Feng Qiansu looked at him deeply, as if he wanted to see through him.

Then he sighed softly, "Alas, it's not that I don't want you to go. You are the Prime Minister of a country, the head of all officials, and there are many affairs at court. If you leave, who will help me?"

"Your Majesty, please discuss this with the Queen..."

Yun Chenyu was about to continue speaking when suddenly a clear and somewhat cold voice came from outside the palace: "Discuss? Prime Minister Yun's calculations are about to hit me in the face!"

When they heard the voice, they looked and saw Qi Lingyue wearing an elegant and luxurious palace dress, walking slowly and gracefully into the hall.

Beneath her exquisite makeup, her beautiful eyes sparkled with intelligence and majesty, and she held a thick stack of memorials steadily in her hands.

"See you, empress..."

Seeing this, Yun Chenyu hurriedly stood up and saluted Qi Lingyue.

"Why are you here, Yue'er? After the epidemic, you had a lot of important matters to deal with. I noticed that you have lost a lot of weight recently."

Feng Qiansu pulled Qi Lingyue to sit beside him with heartache, and then looked at her carefully.

Qi Lingyue felt Feng Qiansu's concerned gaze, and her heart couldn't help but warm. She gave him an extremely gentle smile and said softly, "Your Majesty is working tirelessly for the people, toiling day and night. How can I rest in peace?"

Afterwards, Qi Lingyue turned around, her eyes as cold as stars staring straight at Yun Chenyu, who was sitting to the side below her, and suddenly asked, "Prime Minister, did you mean to ask me to help you with these important matters?"

Although her words were gentle, they contained an invisible pressure that people dared not ignore easily.

Yun Chenyu bowed his head and said respectfully, "I dare not, but I am worried that if Your Highness goes to the North alone, the Northern Commander will make things difficult for her."

Qi Lingyue sneered: "What do you mean, Prime Minister? Could it be that you don't trust Xiaojiu?"

Yun Chenyu gritted his teeth. He knew that the Queen intended to stop him, but the safety of His Highness was his top priority.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I have reasons why I have to go." As he said this, Yun Chenyu knelt down and bowed.

"Why do you have to go? If what you say does not satisfy me and His Majesty, you should just come to the palace every day." Qi Lingyue said with frustration, and signaled him with her eyes to look at the pile of memorials in front of him.

Yun Chenyu then reported everything he had found out.

The fact that Her Royal Highness the Princess was rushing to the north was known to everyone in the court and the country.

The Queen Mother probably also knows about this, and she will definitely take action.

"Empress Dowager? I underestimated her!"

"I didn't expect Jun Muxue to be hooked up with the Queen Mother. You really can't judge a person by appearance." Qi Lingyue said thoughtfully, "But this is not a reason for you to protect her in front of Xiaojiu."

Feng Qiansu glared at him, nodded, and said again, "The Queen is right. All the civil and military officials were present that day. You openly insulted her in front of her like that. You have to bear the consequences if she gets angry."

In the end, the emperor and empress still let him go to the north to find Jin Jiusi with a stern face.

The two men told him that if he could not bring the princess back safely, he didn't need to come back.

I have to say, these words sound too familiar.

The moon was above the willows, and the moonlight sprinkled on the earth like water, covering the entire imperial city with a layer of silver gauze.

At this time, a carriage with elegant and low-key decoration slowly stopped in front of the Yun Mansion.

He had just returned from the palace. His handsome face was a little tired, but it still couldn't hide his innate majesty and nobility.

Just as he lifted the curtain and stepped out of the car, he suddenly heard a loud noise.

Yun Chenyu frowned slightly, got off the carriage and walked over quickly.

When he got closer, he asked in a deep voice, "What happened?"

The unreasonable man heard Yun Chenyu's voice and hurried forward to greet him. "Greetings to Prime Minister Yun! I am the steward of the Duke's Mansion. Our eldest daughter is missing, which is why I am so anxious."

Upon hearing this, Yun Chenyu's eyes flashed with coldness, and he said coldly, "Missing persons should be reported to the government office. Don't you know the rules of the Duke's Mansion?"

It would be fine if I didn't mention this matter, but he gets angry as soon as I do.

If it weren't for Jun Muxue, His Highness wouldn't have said those angry words after not seeing him for three months.

The housekeeper was frightened by Yun Chenyu's sharp gaze and trembled all over. He quickly explained, "But... the eldest lady was in the princess's mansion that day, and the prime minister saved her. That's why I dared to come to you for help."

However, Yun Chenyu remained unmoved, his face still as cold as frost as he said in a cold voice, "I'm worried that her blood will stain the Princess's mansion!"

After saying that, he no longer paid attention to the housekeeper, turned around and walked towards the gate of the Yun Mansion.

The steward of the Duke's Mansion looked at Yun Chenyu's back as he walked away, his face full of despair and helplessness.

He never imagined that the prime minister, who once had a close relationship with his young lady, would become so heartless and completely disregard their past friendship.

For a moment, he stood there, stunned, not knowing what to do. He could only watch the door of the Yun Mansion slam shut.