Cold-faced Empress

"Ah."

"That's good," Prime Minister Fu breathed a sigh of relief. "I didn't dare tell Prince Mu the truth. Let's just keep it from her and see what she decides."

Amidst a flurry of anxious greetings, Mo Canglan stepped down from the carriage.

"No gift."

Scanning the crowd, he saw the panic and unease of the Bai family, the anxiety and worry of the Prime Minister's wife, Madam Li, and Fu Yunzhi's red and swollen eyes from crying.

His gaze finally settled on one person: "It's you."

Bai Qingyu, who was chosen, stepped forward and bowed, saying, "This humble subject pays respects to Prince Mu."

Bai Qingyu was appreciated by the Emperor, who recommended her to Mo Canglan. However, Mo Canglan refused, citing their differing views. Because of Mo Canglan's attitude, even though Bai Qingyu enjoys a high reputation in the capital, the Emperor has yet to appoint her to an official position.

But undoubtedly, this also shows that the Emperor values ​​Bai Qingyu highly and does not want to dismiss him with an official position that does not allow him to realize his ambitions.

As for Mo Canglan, his attitude towards Bai Qingyu remained the same as he had expressed to the Emperor: he neither approved of nor hindered her. If Bai Qingyu could establish herself in the court, that would be a matter of her ability, but he wouldn't use such a talent.

The moment they entered the Bai family mansion, Mo Canglan suddenly said to Prime Minister Fu, "Have someone pack your belongings and move into the government office with me."

Prime Minister Fu murmured his agreement, while the Bai family members' expressions suddenly changed.

Clearly, Prince Mu looks down on the Bai family, or perhaps he harbors... suspicion? resentment? dissatisfaction with the Bai family?

Regardless of the perception, it will undoubtedly affect Bai Qingyu's future career in the capital, which makes it difficult for the Bai family to feel at ease.

After entering the Bai family mansion, Mo Canglan didn't look around much, but instead had Prime Minister Fu lead the way to find Fu Siying. Along the way, Fu Yunzhi, who was following behind, kept sobbing, extremely grief-stricken.

No one noticed that Prince Mu's brows furrowed more and more, his expression dark as if a storm was brewing.

As the crowd entered the guest courtyard, Qingyin quickly and discreetly knocked on the young lady's door: "Young lady, Prince Mu has arrived!"

Inside the room, Fu Siying, who was waiting anxiously, suddenly jumped up and paced back and forth in a panic.

How to do how to do?

How can I fool Mo Canglan?

How could we possibly fool them!

The incident she encountered with the palace maids at the last Qixi Palace Banquet proved that Mo Canglan's senses were extremely sharp. He could hear the sounds inside the room through the door, so she had to be careful and thorough and not be careless!

After thinking for a moment, Fu Siying turned around and threw herself onto the bed, covering her head with the quilt, and began to cry heartbrokenly.

Prime Minister Fu led Prince Mu to the door.

"How is the young lady?"

Haruno lowered her head, her voice trembling: "I'd rather stay indoors."

Prime Minister Fu first glanced at Prince Mu with a troubled expression. Seeing that Prince Mu was staring intently at the door with a fixed gaze, he sighed heavily and raised his hand to knock on the door.

"Siying, it's your father. You...you come out. Prince Mu has come to see you."

There was no response from the room.

While others could not hear anything, Mo Canglan could keenly hear the muffled weeping inside the room suddenly intensify, and faint cries of anguish could be heard: "No...no!"

The sound was extremely muffled and suppressed, clearly being covered by something.

So detailed and realistic, even Mo Canglan clenched his fists for a moment, and a dark cloud of thunder rose in his eyes.

Although he didn't speak, those around him could feel his imposing aura and pressure. People couldn't help but keep their distance from Prince Mu.

Among those present, Bai Qingyu was also sharp-witted. Bai Qingyu's expression, however, was the complete opposite of Mo Canglan's. Hearing Fu Siying's convincingly faked crying inside, Bai Qingyu frowned, looking helpless.

Why do I have this feeling that she's on a path of self-destruction... with no turning back?

Unable to get an answer, Prime Minister Fu frowned, his expression sorrowful: "Your Highness, my daughter is not in a good mood and I'm afraid she won't be able to pay her respects to you in time."

Mo Canglan remained silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "You may all step back."

Everyone was stunned. Prime Minister Fu and Madam Li's hearts clenched painfully: "Mu..."

"All of you, step back." Mo Canglan raised his voice, his fury suddenly erupting, scaring everyone away.

Prime Minister Fu and Madam Li exchanged a glance and slowly retreated, but they did not dare to leave completely. They only retreated to a distance and kept a close watch on the movements at Fu Siying's door.