Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Regent's House

In his study, Mu Jinchen was reviewing official documents and handling state affairs.

Yingfeng entered and said, "Your Highness, Yingyue requests an audience."

Mu Jinchen was somewhat surprised, then said, "Let her in."

A moment later, Yingyue quickly walked in and said, "Greetings, Your Highness."

"Rou'er sent you."

"No," he said, kneeling down, "I beg Your Highness to save my master."

Mu Jinchen immediately became serious and asked, "What's wrong with Rou'er?"

"The master has been taken away by the people from the Hundred Stars Pavilion."

"What did you say, and when did it happen?"

"Two hours ago."

Yingyue returned to the Su residence immediately and informed Su Jing'an and others about the matter.

Su Jing'an immediately sent people to search for her, and later reported the case to the Dali Temple and even the Ministry of Justice, but two hours passed and he still could not find Su Qianrou.

That's why Yingyue had no choice but to ask Mu Jinchen for help.

"I gave you to her so that you would protect her safety, and this is how you protected her."

"It was my fault. I will accept the punishment once I find my master."

“Your Highness, now is not the time to hold people accountable. It would be better to find the Princess Consort as soon as possible,” Yingfeng said.

"Mobilize everyone immediately and find Rou'er at all costs."

"Yes".

Soon, two days passed, and Su Qianrou couldn't help but feel anxious. She had been trying to find a way to save herself during these two days.

Perhaps knowing she couldn't escape, those people didn't blindfold her when they arrived. As a result, she knew the way and was familiar with her surroundings. However, they were watching her closely, and she had no chance to escape.

Just as she was pondering how to contact the outside world, the door was opened, and Yun Yu walked in. "Princess Ping Le, how have you been these past two days?"

"The Pavilion Master has detained me here to force me to submit."

"How can you say I forced you? I just wanted the princess to think things through and not make a mistake," he said, walking over and sitting down beside her.

Su Qianrou noticed the jade pendant at his waist and felt it was somewhat familiar, as if she had seen it somewhere before, but she couldn't remember where. "If I still disagree, does the Pavilion Master intend to keep me locked up here indefinitely?"

"The princess is a smart woman, and I think she will agree."

“If I kill Mu Jinchen, not only will I be guilty, but I will also implicate the Su family. The Pavilion Master is definitely helping me, not harming me.”

"As long as we do it perfectly, no one will know."

Su Qianrou couldn't help but ask the question she most wanted to know, "Why did you have to kill him?" Logically speaking, they shouldn't have crossed paths. Mu Jinchen went to the military camp at the age of thirteen and didn't return until three years ago. Could it be that he had made enemies during the years that Mu Jinchen was the regent?

"You will know in time."

"The Pavilion Master claims it's a collaboration, but he has no sincerity whatsoever. I'm afraid he just wants to reap the benefits without lifting a finger."

"As long as you kill Mu Jinchen, this sect leader is willing to marry you."

"The Pavilion Master must be joking."

"You've already been married before, so it won't be easy for you to remarry. You should think this through carefully."

"The Pavilion Master is far too arrogant. Even if I have been married before, given my status, it would not be difficult for me to remarry," and besides, she did not want to remarry.

"I can assure you that if you marry me, you will enjoy endless wealth and glory, and you will also have supreme power."

Su Qianrou couldn't help but look at him a few more times. For him to say such things, it proved that he was more than just the Pavilion Master of the Hundred Star Pavilion. "Words are meaningless. How can I believe you, Pavilion Master?"

"If it weren't for me, the princess would probably still be kept in the dark."

Su Qianrou was somewhat surprised, "You arranged those two palace maids?"

Yun Yu didn't admit it, but his expression said it all.

Su Qianrou was surprised that his influence extended into the palace, and she began to look at him in a new light. "This matter is of great importance. May I have two more days to consider it, Pavilion Master?"

“A wise man knows when to yield. Princess is a smart woman. I believe that you will make the right choice.” He stood up and said, “Princess, think it over carefully. Once you have made up your mind, you can tell the people outside, and they will bring you to see me.” After saying that, he turned and left.

Su Qianrou knew that if she didn't agree, she wouldn't be able to leave this room, and her life might even be in danger. All she could do now was stall for time and wait for Yingyue to bring people to rescue her. But she wasn't sure if Yingyue could find this place, after all, Mu Jinchen's people had been searching for so long without finding it.

Regent's House

In the study, Mu Jinchen had a gloomy expression and exuded a cold aura.

Su Mingxuan, Su Haoyu, and Mu Xinchen stood before him, all with solemn expressions.

Mu Jinchen said coldly, "Haven't you found it yet?"

"The Ministry of Justice and the Court of Judicial Review searched the entire capital, but they couldn't find Fifth Sister-in-law anywhere."

“We’ve searched the area within a ten-mile radius outside the city, but we still haven’t found any trace of my sister,” Su Haoyu said.

“Three days have passed now, and we’ve searched all the places we could, but we still can’t find Rou’er. Where could Baixing Pavilion have hidden her?” Su Mingxuan muttered to himself.

"I just don't understand, now that my sister has divorced you, why are they still arresting her?"

"Could it be that the leader of the Hundred Stars Pavilion has taken a fancy to Fifth Sister-in-law and wants to capture her to be his wife?"

Mu Jinchen glared at him fiercely.

Mu Xinchen lowered his head timidly, not daring to say another word.

“Now we only have to search the mountains, we can’t possibly be in the mountains,” Su Haoyu said.

Mu Jinchen thought it was possible, so he said, "Send people to search the mountain immediately."

"Fifth Brother, you know how many mountains surround the capital. How many people would it take to cover them all?"

"If we don't have enough people, we'll borrow some from the military camp. We must find Rou'er."

"Yes".

Inside the secret room, Yun Yu leisurely sipped her tea.

Luo Ying came in and said, "Master, the Regent has sent people to search the mountain."

Yun Yu put down her teacup and scoffed, "It seems he's not very smart either."

"The Regent is no match for the Master. Even if the Regent racked his brains, he would never have guessed where we are hiding."

Yun Yu looked smug and then said, "However, this also proves how important Princess Ping Le is to him."

"But Princess Ping Le is still unwilling to cooperate."

“If she doesn’t want to, then she can forget about leaving here for the rest of her life,” Yun Yu said fiercely.

Two more days passed quickly, and Yingyue still hadn't come looking for her. Su Qianrou knew that she only had one way to go, so she got up, walked to the door, opened it, and said, "I want to see your sect leader."

"Princess, this way please."

Su Qianrou followed him to Yun Yu's side.

"Lord, Princess Pingluo wishes to see you."

"Your Highness has made up your mind," Yun Yu said calmly.

"I can cooperate with you, but you cannot go back on your word, much less betray your trust."

"Of course not."

Half an hour later, Su Qianrou finally left.