Your Highness, please stop chasing me.

Ye San winked at Leng Quan, thinking to himself, "Your Highness, this is all I can do to help you."

"You talk too much," Ye Shangyuan said with a hint of reproach in his voice, but his face showed some approval.

Yoru shrugged with a grin and retreated behind Reizen.

“Ye Shangyuan, you should have told me,” Mu Xue said to Ye Shangyuan.

Mu Xue guessed that if Ye San hadn't brought this up today, Ye Shangyuan would never have mentioned it again, and she would never have known how many things Ye Shangyuan had done for her.

Thinking of this, Mu Xue said, "If these people didn't come for me, wouldn't you have made a wasted trip?"

"I would do anything for you," Ye Shangyuan said with a smile.

Hiding behind Leng Quan, Ye San shouted, "Yes, Fifth Miss, my lord would love to follow you around every day!"

"You're asking for it!" Leng Quan laughed and scolded, then dragged Ye San to find Wu Ying.

"Actually, you don't need to do these things for me," Mu Xue said softly to Ye Shangyuan.

It would be a lie to say she wasn't moved; her heart was filled with warmth at that moment.

Ye Shangyuan is warming her heart little by little in his own way.

Mu Xue thought, faced with such deep affection, how could she possibly remain immersed in the grief of losing Granny Kang? Ye Shangyuan was right, the dead are gone, and the living should cherish life even more.

"Ye Shangyuan, can you help me find out about Su Su?" Mu Xue finally asked.

“I’ve already asked Yoruichi to arrange the manpower,” Ye Shangyuan said.

Mu Xue nodded knowingly; no wonder she hadn't seen Yoruichi yet.

She said apologetically, "Um, I'm sorry. I was too impulsive last night and injured Yoruichi."

Ye Shangyuan hadn't heard Ye Yi mention this before. He asked, "Mu Mu, you don't need to feel sorry. Ye Yi failed to protect you, so consider it his punishment."

"No, no, it's my fault, not Ye Yi's. Here, take this and give it to him when he comes back." Mu Xue said, then took out a small porcelain bottle from her bosom and handed it to Ye Shangyuan.

Ye Shangyuan took it and smiled when he saw the familiar little porcelain bottle.

He toyed with the small white porcelain bottle and teased, "Mumu really loves this little porcelain bottle!"

Mu Xue felt embarrassed by his words, and she explained softly, "Isn't this more convenient? Custom-made ones take a long time."

Ye Shangyuan nodded thoughtfully, and Mu Xue took it as him believing her explanation.

Soon Wu Ying and Leng Quan came in carrying white porridge and side dishes.

Wu Ying said, "Xiaoxue hasn't eaten for a day and a night. Let her eat something easy to digest first, and I'll cook something delicious for her later."

"Uncle Wu, I'm so sorry to have made you worry for so long. Now I'm troubling you to cook for me." Mu Xue said apologetically.

"Xiaoxue and Uncle are being too polite. What are you saying? Eat up, the temperature is just right," Wu Ying said with a smile.

Seeing that Mu Xue had calmed down, he silently gave Ye Shangyuan a thumbs up and mouthed, "Awesome!"

Ye Shangyuan smiled helplessly. He was also helpless with Wu Ying. Just like Master Zong, they were elders who had watched him grow up. What could he do?

Ye Shangyuan added a few side dishes to Mu Xue's plate and said, "Mu Mu, look, ever since you appeared, Uncle Wu and Elder Zong have both been won over by you. Why don't you win me over too?"

Hearing this, Mu Xue almost choked. She couldn't help but roll her eyes at Ye Shangyuan and said, "I can't afford it!"

Leng Quan quickly covered his mouth to stop himself from laughing.

Just kidding, who would dare laugh at the Regent? Only someone who's had enough of living would do that.

Mu Xue quickly said, "Brother Leng hasn't eaten either, has he? Shall we eat together?"

"No, no, no, Miss Xue and Your Highness, please enjoy your meal. I still have something to discuss with Ye San." Leng Quan said tactfully, seeing that Ye Shangyuan's glare was already in place.

After saying that, he grabbed Ye San and they chased after Wu Ying's figure.

Mu Xue was completely confused. She turned to Ye Shangyuan and asked, "Do I look scary right now?"

"No, it still looks great." Ye Shangyuan said calmly, taking a sip of porridge.

Mu Xue choked on her words.

They're just blatantly lying; that's all there is to it.

She is well aware of her current state.

Mu Xue decided to stop talking to Ye Shangyuan. Otherwise, she was afraid that she would throw the bowl of porridge in her hand at Ye Shangyuan's head before she even finished her meal.

Although Mu Xue was filled with worry for Su Su, she still forced herself to drink a bowl of porridge.

After Ye Shangyuan slowly wiped his mouth, Mu Xue couldn't wait to ask, "Can we go and ask how the search for Su Su's whereabouts is going?"

Seeing Mu Xue's anxious look, Ye Shangyuan said helplessly, "Mu Mu, Ye Yi and the others are human, not gods. It's only been an hour. Can you give them some time? I'll let you know as soon as I have any news."

Mu Xue thought about it and realized that she was too impatient.

In my previous life, in an era of advanced technology, finding someone was a very troublesome and time-consuming process, let alone in this era.

"I was too hasty. I'll head back now." Mu Xue said, getting up to leave.

Ye Shangyuan stopped her in time: "Mumu, it would be best to bury Granny Kang as soon as possible."

Mu Xue lowered her head and said sullenly, "Yes, I understand. Please make the arrangements, Brother A Yuan. I will wear mourning clothes for Granny Kang to fulfill our bond as grandmother and granddaughter."

"Okay. Mu Mu, get some rest." Ye Shangyuan didn't follow Mu Xue out. He watched Mu Xue return to her room until the door closed.

His gentle aura instantly turned cold.

"Yoruichi." Ye Shangyuan's cold voice rang out.

"Your subordinate is here." Ye Yi appeared in front of Ye Shangyuan in a flash.

It turns out that Yoruichi hadn't gone far.

Ye Shangyuan took out the small porcelain bottle that Mu Xue had given him and handed it to Ye Yi. He asked, "Did you hear what Mu Mu just said?"

"Yes. Thank you, Your Highness, and thank you, Fifth Miss," Yoruichi said respectfully.

He suppressed the bitterness in his heart, hiding all his emotions. The feelings that had just begun to blossom were thus firmly suppressed by him.

"Don't tell Mu Mu anything about this in the Guandongli Kingdom. Knowing her personality, she'll definitely go back for revenge once she finds out. I don't want her to be in any danger. Ye Yi, you stay by her side and protect her," Ye Shangyuan said coldly.

"Yes, I will protect Miss Wu with my life," Yoruichi said.

“No, it’s the Regent’s Consort. You are responsible for protecting my Consort, your master,” Ye Shangyuan corrected.

Ye Yi was taken aback for a moment, then quickly replied, "Yes, Your Majesty, I swear to protect the Regent's Consort with my life!"

Yoruichi couldn't help but think that only the Fifth Miss could stand by the Prince's side, and that the Prince was worthy of the Fifth Miss.

Yoruichi suddenly felt relieved.

That's good, really good.