The Cold King Demands Love and Pleasure

His gaze suddenly sharpened. "Nothing ventured, nothing gained."

Xia Tongsheng knew that his mind was made up and she didn't need to persuade him anymore. "Then when are you leaving?"

"tomorrow!"

He had already taken advantage of the time while discussing state affairs with the Emperor to request his leave!

"So anxious?"

Her lowered eyes concealed the unhappiness in them!

"There's no other way. I can only take advantage of the time while the Ancient King is away from Qianji to gather information!" Min Youan calculated the time himself. The Ancient King was carrying a lot of things and people when he went back, so he would probably be delayed a lot on the way. If he and Cang Jue rode at full speed, they should be half a kilometer faster than the Ancient King. This would give him enough time to gather information!

This is actually why Min Yoo-an personally went to Qianji!

Because Qianji and the capital are quite far apart, if Qianji's informants are used to investigate this matter, it will take a lot of time to transmit information back and forth. By the time Qianji's informants send a letter explaining the situation, the Ancient King may have already returned to Qianji!

This team that specifically developed drugs must be a confidant of the Ancient King. After the Ancient King returns, he will probably personally guard this army, making it even more difficult for him to take action!

"I'll go back and help you pack your things. I'll take good care of Yan Xiang while you're gone and try my best not to embarrass you!"

Min Youan smiled bitterly, thinking to himself, "Haven't you embarrassed me enough over the years?"

He's used to it...

Back at the Prince's residence, Min Youan rushed to hug Yi Yi. He felt a pang of sadness at the thought of not being able to see Yi Yi for so many days to come.

Xia Tongsheng simply stayed by the two of them's side like a nanny, enjoying the time the family of three spent together before their separation!

She wasn't worried about Min Youan going out. If Min Youan had gone on a trip or gone out to relax, Xia Tongsheng wouldn't have been worried at all, because she would finally have a chance to go out and have fun while Min Youan was away. But now the prince had gone to such a dangerous place!

She simply couldn't rest easy!

"Your Highness, you stay with Yi-yi, I'll go pack your luggage!"

Min Youan freed one hand to take hers, "No need, let Cang Jue help me pack. You just keep me company!"

"Alright!" Xia Tongsheng sat down beside him. "Your Highness, how long do you plan to stay this time?"

"We'll come back once we find out, but it'll probably take at least a month!"

A month is within an acceptable range!

"Alright, then I'll take care of Yanxiang's accounts and report back to you when you get back!"

"Okay!" Min Youan didn't want to know Yan Xiang's income, but he wanted to find something for Xia Tongsheng to do during this month, otherwise Xia Tongsheng would keep worrying about him!

Meanwhile, in the palace, the Crown Prince held the envelope that the Ancient King had given him before he left. He was curious about what the Ancient King wanted to say to his mother before he left, so he opened the envelope!

The contents of the letter made Min Zhifu feel uneasy, because throughout the entire letter, the King of Taigu was advising the Empress to treat the Crown Prince well!

When Min Zhifu saw these words of advice, the image of the kind face of Thai Wu appeared in his mind!

Before I knew it, my vision was getting blurry!

He sniffed, then sealed the envelope so that no one could tell it had been opened!

He then took the envelope to the Queen's palace!

At this moment, the Empress was drinking tea on her couch, and the departure of the King of Taigu did not affect her mood!

"This was given to me by the ancient king to give to the queen!"

"Oh!"

The Empress merely raised her eyelids slightly to glance at the letter in Min Zhifu's hand, but did not show much interest in it!

"Mother, don't you want to see it?"

The Queen rubbed her slightly sore shoulders. "Give it to me!"

Although she really didn't want to read it, she was still a little worried that she would miss the details in the letter.

Upon hearing the Empress tell him to deliver the letter, Min Zhifu went over!

But his gaze toward the Empress was somewhat cold!

It's often said that love ends when disappointment accumulates, but isn't family love the same?

Compared to romantic love, familial love is based on blood ties. Even if you want to leave, there is still an invisible thread pulling you together. You can't leave, but you can't huddle together for warmth either!

Just like hedgehogs, if they get too close, their quills will prick each other!

The Empress, her nails painted with crimson nail polish, carefully opened the envelope, while Min Zhifu kept a close eye on her expression.

I want to see how the Empress reacts when the ancient king tells her to take good care of herself!

Will they listen to advice and start caring for themselves and having a family from now on, or...?

However, from the Empress's calm face, Min Zhifu saw the answer. It turned out that the King of Taigu's admonition was nothing but nonsense in the Empress's eyes, because it did not arouse any remorse from the Empress at all!

"Mother, I have received the letter. If there is nothing else, I will return now!"

"Hmm! Go back!" The Empress's icy voice sent a chill down Min Zhifu's spine.

Why did seeing the letter from the Ancient King not only fail to make her reflect on her actions, but instead seem to make her dislike herself more and more?

"Yes!"

He was afraid that any small action or word he made would offend her, so he left without saying anything more!

The Empress looked at the letter, then tore it up with a cold laugh. "Heh! They really don't know their own limitations..."

The next day, Min Youan packed his things and set off with Cang Jue. Xia Tongsheng looked at the Prince's Mansion and although people were still coming and going, it felt as if it had lost its vitality!

"Miss, what are you doing?"

Finally, three hours after Min Youan left, Xia Tongsheng could no longer hold back...

"I'm going to Yanxiang to settle the accounts!"

At any other time, Yingling would have asked to follow, but this time she didn't say anything!

"Oh, then you may go, Miss. I'll stay at the Prince's residence to look after the young princess!" Seemingly to demonstrate the truthfulness of her words, she added, "The Prince said you shouldn't always take the young princess to Yan Lane!"

Xia Tongsheng knew that Yingling's words were just an excuse; the real reason was probably that Yingling didn't want to see Mo Chen!

After all, since what happened last time, Yingling and Mochen can never go back to what they were before!

During the time Xia Tongsheng was away from Yanxiang, Ji Shuihan managed Yanxiang very well. However, Ji Shuihan was on her period that day and felt a little uncomfortable, so she had to go back to her room early to rest!

But she sensed someone behind her...