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

"How would I know? I'm not a mind reader for my lord. But don't worry, my lord will absolutely not let anything happen to your young lady," Mu Zi said confidently.

Guozi lowered her head and said nothing more, but there was still a clear sense of worry in her eyes.

It's been a whole day and night, and we still haven't heard any news about the Seventh Prince and her young lady. What should we do if this continues?

Tomorrow is the day the two are supposed to get married, but now the groom is missing and the bride's fate is unknown. It's really hard to come up with a solution.

Mu Zi saw Guo Zi's worries and was anxious about the matter himself, but what was the use of being anxious? His lord was not coming back.

"Don't worry, there's always a way. We'll definitely find a solution. Maybe the prince will bring the princess back tonight."

"Can I trust you?" Guozi asked, her eyes wide.

Mu Zi blushed instantly when Guo Zi glared at her, and she stammered, unable to utter a single word.

Seeing Mu Zi like this, Guozi looked puzzled and reached out to touch Mu Zi's head. She didn't have a fever, so why was her face so red?

"Are you sick?" Guozi asked, leaning closer.

Mu Zi was so frightened that he took several steps back, his face becoming even more unnatural. Sigh, when had he ever been so pathetic, being frightened like this by a little girl?

But my heart really did beat faster and faster.

Mu Zi turned her face away, trying hard not to look at Guozi's chubby little face, and only then did she calm herself down.

"I think you should go back. After all, this is the Seventh Prince's residence. A lowly maid like you will be scolded if you don't go back."

"I am Miss's maid. If anyone should be blamed, it should be Miss. Who do you think you are!" Guozi's arrogant tone was exactly the same as Chu Yingge's.

Mu Zi was somewhat surprised; it really is true that like master, like maid.

Such boldness and uniqueness... Perhaps only his princess could have trained him.

"No matter what, you should still go back. Otherwise, what if the Prince sends the Princess back to the Prime Minister's residence first?"

"That's true." Guozi nodded in agreement. After all, the two were getting married tomorrow, so it was understandable that the Seventh Prince would send his young lady back to the Prime Minister's residence.

Thinking this, Guozi got up from her seat, walked over, and tugged at Muzi's sleeve.

"Then I'll be leaving now. If Your Highness returns, please be sure to let me know."

"Okay, do you want me to give you a ride?"

"No need," Guozi waved her hand. "You should stay here and wait for news."

"Okay." Mu Zi didn't refuse any longer. She took the fruit out of the gate and then turned back.

Looking at the undecorated Seventh Prince's Mansion, Mu Zi frowned slightly. Although the bride and groom were not present, the imperial decree had already been read, and the wedding was to take place tomorrow, which was absolutely necessary.

He had nothing better to do anyway, so he decided to decorate the palace. What if his prince came back tomorrow?

……

Inside the Prime Minister's residence, laughter and cheerful chatter reached Chu Yinnan's ears.

The Prime Minister's residence was brightly decorated, but Chu Yinnan was the one who was worried.

He saw with his own eyes that Chu Yingge was half-dead and there was absolutely no way she would come to get married, yet Zhang Shi actually took the initiative to prepare things for the wedding.

The Emperor knew better than anyone that Chu Yingge could not get married, but the imperial decree had already been issued, so someone from the Prime Minister's residence had to marry into the Seventh Prince's residence.

As for that person, it doesn't really matter whether it's Chu Yingge or not.

Chu Yinnan lay on the rocking chair where Chu Yingge used to lie, looking at the pear tree above her head, a feeling of guilt welling up in her heart.

If he hadn't been angry with Chu Yinge, he wouldn't have taken so long to find out that Chu Yinge had been taken away, and he wouldn't have lost his sister again.

Guozi walked in from outside and saw this scene as soon as she entered the backyard.

The relationship between the second young master and the ninth young lady is really good. If she had such a good brother, she wouldn't be in this situation.

The thought of those troubling things made Guozi inexplicably irritable.

Shaking her head to clear her mind of the jumbled thoughts, Guozi lifted her skirt and walked towards the pear tree.

"Second Young Master, how long have you been here?"

"soon."

"Don't worry, Miss is a lucky person, she will be fine."

To be honest, even Guozi herself didn't believe that statement.

Chu Yinnan sat up from the rocking chair, scrutinized the fruit in front of her, and after a long while, slowly spoke.

"Speak, who allowed you to approach Miss Jiu?"

"Huh? What is the second young master saying? I don't understand."

"Are you genuinely unable to understand, or are you pretending not to understand?" Chu Yinnan paused and continued, "Fine, I'll only say some things once. If you truly care for Yin Ge, then I naturally won't make things difficult for you. But if you have second thoughts, then I certainly won't let you off easily."

Chu Yinnan's words were not without basis; although the person in front of her looked like a maid, her behavior was not at all like that of a maid.

In the matter of Yin Ge, she knew to seek help from the Seventh Prince immediately. Not only that, she even dared to stay overnight at the Seventh Prince's residence. This is something that ordinary women would not do.

For an unmarried woman to possess such courage, besides Chu Yingge, there is only the person standing before her.

Guozi had a crying face, and tears streamed down her face in a flash. She looked like a pear blossom in the rain, so pitiful and touching.

"Second Young Master, Guozi is truly Miss's person, and will only ever be Miss's person. Second Young Master must believe Guozi."

"Is that so?" Chu Yinnan asked back, her tone clearly showing disbelief.

Guozi was taken aback. Her trick worked on everyone, but it seemed to have no effect on the person in front of her. It seemed that her acting skills still needed improvement.

After wiping away her tears, Guozi returned to normal, and her tone became cold and indifferent.

"Second Young Master is indeed capable. However, Guozi is truly loyal to Miss. You can rest assured about that."

"That's good."

Chu Yinnan got up from the rocking chair and felt even more irritated listening to the noise outside.

After tonight, those with ulterior motives will likely gradually come to the surface.

"If Miss Jiu has not returned by tomorrow, then you shall marry in her place."

"What?" Guozi asked again, as if she hadn't heard clearly, "Was Second Young Master serious just now?"

"Yes," Chu Yinnan replied softly.

Guozi unconsciously swallowed. She had never thought about getting married. Although it was a substitute marriage, it was still a marriage. If those with ulterior motives found out, her good days would probably be over.

"Second Young Master, Miss will definitely come back, so don't worry about it so much."

"I also hope she comes back, but just in case..." Chu Yinnan didn't finish her sentence, but her sad and heartbroken expression said it all.