Phoenix Cries Across the World: The Cold-Hearted Princess is Too Alluring

However, at this moment, Mu Ziyuan couldn't care less about any of that. The person in his arms was enough to make him feel chaotic, so he couldn't calmly think about anything else.

He picked up Chu Yingge and was about to walk outside when Chu Yinnan made a move to stop him, but seeing Chu Yingge's pale face, he ultimately withdrew his intention to stop her.

After Mu Ziyuan left with Chu Yingge in his arms, Chu Yinnan walked up to Mu Jingyu, her eyes filled with icy coldness.

"I believe His Majesty will give an explanation to the Prime Minister's residence and even the Seventh Prince's residence for what happened today. I will not disturb His Majesty's rest any longer." After saying this, he left Lianxi Palace without lingering.

Mu Jingyu watched Mu Ziyuan and Chu Yinnan leave with a complex look in his eyes. Their performance just now had really surprised him.

Chu Yingge is truly skilled; she managed to get these two people to do such unusual things for her.

Before he could think it through, Mu Jingyu was troubled by the situation before him. Chu Yingge had been tortured to such an extent that it would be difficult to explain.

Not to mention that Chu Yingge is about to become the Seventh Prince's Consort, the Prime Minister's Mansion alone is in trouble. Although Chu Tian is a subject, he is also the Prime Minister of the court and still has some power. Now that he is in such an embarrassing situation, he will probably lose face.

The Empress Dowager has truly given him a difficult problem!

Yun Nuo had just finished reporting on Chu Yinge's situation and hadn't even come out of the inner hall when she bumped into Mu Jingyu, who was about to walk in. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she quickly returned to normal.

They must have heard about Chu Yinge's situation, which is why they came to demand an explanation.

"Yunnuo greets Your Majesty."

"Rise. Is the Empress Dowager present?"

"Yes, I am." Yun Nuo nodded, stepped aside to let Mu Jingyu go in, and then slowly retreated from the inner hall. She was somewhat taken aback when she saw the empty hall.

Has Chu Yinge been taken away?

Forget it, it's better to take it with us, otherwise our lives would be in danger if we kept alive!

Lin Wan, sitting on the chaise lounge, slowly opened her eyes. When she saw that the person in front of her was Mu Jingyu, she slowly closed her eyes again, clearly not wanting to say anything more.

"If Your Majesty is concerned about Miss Chu, you may return now. I do not wish to say more."

"Has the Empress Dowager gone a bit too far this time?" Mu Jingyu himself didn't realize that his words carried a hint of anger.

Lin Wan snorted coldly, sat up from the chaise lounge, slowly opened her eyes, and made no attempt to hide the disdain in them.

"Is Your Majesty questioning me?"

"I just feel that the Empress Dowager has been meddling a bit too much this time, and I have no intention of questioning her."

"Do you know what you're saying?" Lin Wan's eyes widened in anger, a sudden surge of rage rising within her.

The person in front of him owes his success to her help, and he has always spoken to her respectfully. Now, he dares to disobey her like this for the sake of another woman.

Her guess was absolutely right. Chu Yingge was a menace. If left unchecked, she could absolutely overthrow the entire dynasty. How could she allow others to wreak havoc on the stable situation she had finally managed to establish?

"Your Majesty, don't forget, it was I who helped you sit on the throne."

"I also hope that the Empress Dowager can remember that this world now belongs to me, not to the Empress Dowager," Mu Jingyu retorted, his eyes filled with icy coldness.

In the past, no matter how outrageous Lin Wan was, he would turn a blind eye and pretend not to see anything. But this time, Lin Wan had really gone too far. Chu Yingge was the eyes and ears he had painstakingly placed by Mu Ziyuan's side. How could he be willing to let her be ruined by the person in front of him?

Lin Wan stared straight at Mu Jingyu, unable to utter a single word, probably never expecting the person in front of her to say such a thing.

After a long while, he finally calmed down and became docile.

"I will never do anything to displease Your Majesty again, so please rest assured."

"It's best that the Empress Dowager thinks this way." With that, Mu Jingyu flicked his sleeves and left Lianxi Palace.

Watching Mu Jingyu's departing figure, Lin Wan revealed a bloodthirsty smile. She could help Mu Jingyu rise to power, and of course, she could help others rise to power as well.

Throughout history, there have been many who have coveted the throne; she would not abandon someone for the sake of someone who defied her.

Fortunately, she did not relinquish her power; otherwise, her fate would have been utterly tragic!

"Mu Jingyu, if you're heartless, then don't blame me for being ruthless too. We'll see about this!"

As the hustle and bustle subsided and the crowds thinned out, Lianxi Palace returned to its tranquility, as if some things had never happened.

……

Mu Zi and Guo Zi waited for a long time, but their master didn't appear. Instead, they saw Chu Yin Nan walking over in a hurry.

Looking at Mu Zi and Guo Zi who were still standing there, Chu Yin Nan frowned and asked, "What's going on? Haven't we seen the Prince and Princess?"

"No," Guozi said, tilting her head. She and Muzi had been keeping watch here, but they hadn't seen a single person.

Mu Zi nodded, confirming the truth of what Guo Zi said.

Chu Yinnan was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. Although the Seventh Prince would certainly not let Chu Yingge get into trouble, she was, after all, his sister, so how could he not worry?

We've already lost it once; we absolutely cannot lose it a second time.

Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, Mu Zi hurriedly ran outside. Chu Yin Nan didn't dare to hesitate and quickly followed. This was tough on Guo Zi, who didn't know martial arts. How could she catch up with two people who did?

After passing through the main hall, Mu Zi stopped and looked at the empty space ahead, her eyes filled with helplessness.

Sure enough, his prince did indeed drive away in his carriage.

"Looks like we'll have to walk back tonight."

"Huh?" Chu Yinnan didn't have any objections, but Guozi really didn't have any extra strength.

Mu Zi couldn't help but laugh out loud when she saw the colorful expressions on Guo Zi's face.

"What? You can't even walk this short distance?"

"I'm not one of you martial artists, so of course I can't compare to you." Guozi looked bitter and resentful.

Chu Yinnan was worried about Chu Yingge and didn't dare to linger. She looked at the fruit behind her and then at the wood in front of her.

"Please return this maid to me. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave."

"Young Master Chu, you..."

Before Mu Zi could finish speaking, Chu Yin Nan had already walked away. Watching Chu Yin Nan's figure getting further and further away, Mu Zi felt a little uneasy.

It was one thing for his lord to give him orders, but now even just anyone can boss him around.

Guozi realized that the second young master clearly disliked her as a burden, since there was quite a distance between the palace and the prime minister's residence.

She was already exhausted, and if she wanted to get out of here, she would inevitably have to seek help from the people in front of her.

Thinking of this, Guozi lowered her head, and in a short while, her originally watery eyes were filled with transparent liquid.

She looked up, reached out and grabbed Mu Zi's sleeve, shaking it gently.

"I have no strength left, can you help me?" After saying that, tears streamed down her face.