Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Afterwards, Mu Jinchen went to Pinshixuan, only to find out that Su Qianrou was not there. So he went to the pastry shop, the orphanage, and Shengming Academy.

At that moment, he was standing at the entrance of Shengming Academy.

A short while later, Yingfeng came out from inside.

Mu Jinchen asked impatiently, "How is it? Is Rou'er here?"

Yingfeng shook his head. "Madam Wang said that the Princess Consort hasn't come for more than half a month, and that the Princess Consort had already handed over the management of Shengming Academy to her half a month ago."

Mu Jinchen panicked completely. "Investigate immediately and find Rou'er at all costs."

"Yes".

Regent's House

In the study, Mu Jinchen paced back and forth restlessly, waiting anxiously.

Not long after, Yingfeng walked in, followed by Mu Xinchen.

Mu Jinchen then asked, "So, did you find it?"

"no".

"Have you looked for the mountain villas outside the city?"

"We've looked, but the princess hasn't been there for a long time."

Mu Jinchen thought Su Qianrou had been kidnapped again and said in a panic, "Hurry up and send someone to look for her."

"Fifth Brother, don't panic. If something happened to Fifth Sister-in-law, the Su family wouldn't be so calm."

Mu Jinchen thought about it and felt it made sense, so he calmed down. Then, recalling what Su Mingxuan had said, his heart skipped a beat. "Go to the Su residence," he said, and quickly walked out.

Mu Xinchen and Ying Feng exchanged a glance, both somewhat bewildered, but still followed.

Su Fu

Su Jing'an was surprised by his arrival.

Su Mingxuan remained calm, as he had long anticipated that Mu Jinchen would come.

"I wonder what brings Your Highness here?" Su Jing'an asked.

Without exchanging pleasantries, Mu Jinchen asked directly, "Where did Rou'er go?"

Su Jing'an was taken aback, clearly not expecting him to ask that question, and thus didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Su Mingxuan replied, "Your Highness, have you forgotten that you and Rou'er are already divorced?" The implication was that it was none of your business where she went.

"I have something very important to tell her, please tell me."

“It’s not that we don’t want to tell the prince, it’s just that we don’t know where she is now either,” Su Jing’an said.

"Didn't Fifth Sister-in-law tell you when she left?"

"I did say it, but I didn't say where I was going. I just said I was going to relax."

"Can you get in touch with her? Fifth Brother really has something very important to tell her."

Su Jing'an and Su Mingxuan knew what it was all about without even thinking. The Regent's Palace was already under the watchful eyes of many people, and they could hear about even the slightest disturbance. Moreover, with such a big commotion now, it would be difficult for them not to know.

"If we hear any news about her, we will inform the Prince."

Mu Jinchen could easily tell that they were just giving him the runaround. "Sorry to bother you," he said, turning and leaving.

"Your Highness, please take care."

After he walked away, Su Mingxuan asked, "Father, should we tell Rou'er?"

Even if Rou'er knows it's a misunderstanding, she might not come back. Let's talk to her about it later.

This was exactly what Su Mingxuan was thinking, so he didn't say anything.

At the door, Mu Jinchen said to Yingfeng, "Find Rou'er's whereabouts by any means necessary."

"Yes".

Then, Mu Jinchen boarded the carriage and returned to the Regent's Palace.

Mu Xinchen then returned to the Prince of Ying's residence.

The next day, in his study, Mu Jinchen had no interest in handling official business. He sat by the window, staring blankly at the scenery outside.

It wasn't until Mu Xinchen came in that his thoughts were brought back to the present.

Fifth Brother.

Mu Jinchen didn't speak, but picked up his teacup and drank some tea.

Mu Xinchen didn't pay any attention, walked to the side and sat down, and asked, "Fifth Brother, is there any news about Fifth Sister-in-law?"

Mu Jinchen put down his teacup and said indifferently, "No."

“I asked Shanshan last night, but she was too tight-lipped this time. I couldn’t get the whereabouts of Fifth Sister-in-law even with threats and bribes.”

Mu Jinchen knew that Su Qianrou must have told them not to say anything, so unless he found out himself, no one would tell him.

At that moment, Yingfeng walked in.

Mu Xinchen asked impatiently, "So, did you find out where Fifth Sister-in-law went?"

Yingfeng shook his head. "No, I only know that the princess left the capital ten days ago. As for where she went, I don't know yet. Also, Young Master Liu left that day."

"Liu Chengyun".

Yingfeng nodded.

"No way, Fifth Sister-in-law and Liu Chengyun eloped."

Mu Jinchen glared at him.

"Fifth Brother, glaring at me won't help. I'm serious. Don't forget, they were rumored to be dating before. They say there's no smoke without fire. Maybe there really is something between them. Even if there isn't now, who can guarantee what will happen in the future?"

Mu Jinchen couldn't help but recall encountering the two of them at the entrance of the chess club. At that time, he had asked Liu Chengjun to enter the Ministry of Revenue, but Liu Chengjun refused. Could it be that they were discussing leaving together back then? "Find a way to find Rou'er as soon as possible."

“Yes,” Yingfeng replied.

"Fifth Brother, I'm not trying to be mean, but you're such a resourceful person, yet you've been outsmarted by a woman. It's really ridiculous."

Mu Jinchen didn't say anything, because he also found it ridiculous.

imperial study room

Mu Jinchen and the other officials were discussing political affairs.

"If you can't even handle this simple matter, what use are you to me?"

"Your Highness, please forgive me."

"If you still can't handle things well, you should resign and go home. The court has no need for useless people."

"Yes".

"Get out of here now."

"We take our leave."

Gentlemen, please step down quickly.

Mu Jinchen was too lazy to look at them anymore and lowered his head to deal with the memorials.

After they came out, the adults felt relieved, but they were still shaken.

Since Mu Jinchen and Su Qianrou divorced, he has been unpredictable. In the court, apart from Su Jing'an and Su Mingxuan, no one has been spared. They have all been scolded by him. Now, this happens every day, making them afraid to see him, but they have no choice but to. So, they are terrified every time they enter the palace.

"Sigh, living in constant fear, when will this ever end?"

“The prince was strict before, but he was never as irritable as he is now. If this continues, I won’t dare to go to the palace.”

"That's right, it's made me afraid to go to the morning court now."

“I cannot have peace until I find Princess Ping Le. I only hope that Princess Ping Le will come back soon so that we can have a good life.”

"Yes, I wonder where Princess Ping Le has gone... Your Highness, is Princess Ping Le still missing?"

"Hmm," Mu Xinchen replied indifferently.

"Does Minister Su not know either?"

"He knows, but he won't say."

The adults' eyes lit up, and they instantly had an idea.

Mu Xinchen naturally knew what they were thinking, and that was exactly what he intended. A slight smile appeared on his lips.

imperial study room

Another day passed, and Mu Jinchen was engrossed in his work, focusing on processing memorials.

Yingfeng ran in excitedly, saying, "Your Highness, we've found out! The Princess Consort went to Yangzhou."

Mu Jinchen immediately put down his pen, quickly got up, and walked outside, saying, "Prepare the horses."