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"nothing……"

Jixiang realized she had been a bit too hasty, so she quickly smiled apologetically, "But Miss Jiang, aren't you going to ask about His Highness's condition?"

Jiang Yuyue knew perfectly well that he was worried about his master, but since she needed his help now, she didn't want to make things awkward, so she just gave him a casual reply.

"Who doesn't know that your prince is incredibly powerful? Since I've entrusted this matter to him, it must be because I trust him to help my Jiang family seek justice. If I keep asking around, wouldn't that mean I don't trust your prince?"

These words left Jixiang somewhat at a loss for words, but at least he heard a couple of compliments from Miss Jiang, so that he would have something to say if His Highness asked.

“Miss Jiang is right, it was I who spoke out of turn.”

Hearing Jixiang's words, Jiang Yuyue glanced at him again, "Then you can go back to your own courtyard? I want to take a nap."

"I wouldn't dare disturb the young lady's rest!"

Having finally managed to get a few kind words from him, Jixiang naturally wouldn't stay any longer and get in the way. "Then this servant will take his leave!"

Watching Jixiang leave, Jiang Yuyue sighed helplessly, went inside, and came out dressed in extremely simple coarse cloth clothes.

"Miss?"

Xiaoliu was somewhat surprised to see her dressed like that. "What are you doing dressed like that?"

"I haven't seen Mo'er for a long time, and I'm really worried about her."

Jiang Yuyue said, "Xiao Liu, come with me."

Xiaoliu hesitated, wanting to dissuade her.

Thinking that Young Master Mo'er was still so young, and considering that the mother and son had not seen each other for more than two months, she couldn't bear it, so she changed her clothes and the two of them secretly slipped out together.

Jiang Yuyue was quite aware of counter-surveillance. After going out, she wandered around in a small alley for most of the day, making sure no one was following her, before finally setting off.

Just as Xiao Liu was arranging the carriage, Jiang Yuyue looked around and was surprised to find that Song Jinglan's Prince Jing's mansion was not far ahead.

Jiang Yuyue's lips twitched slightly. What kind of twisted fate was this? She was just wandering around and somehow ended up in a place like this.

Although she didn't intend to pry into Song Jinglan's thoughts, since she was already here, there was no harm in taking a look.

Jiang Yuyue glanced back in the direction Xiao Liu had gone, and seeing that she hadn't returned yet, she pretended to check the items on the street vendors while glancing at the gate of Prince Jing's mansion out of the corner of her eye.

It must be said that the Prince Jing's mansion is indeed magnificent, but unlike the usual bustling mansions of princes, it gives people a cold and aloof aura that keeps strangers away, just like Song Jinglan himself.

Just as Jiang Yuyue was secretly looking around, a carriage came to a steady stop at the entrance of Prince Jing's mansion, and the two people who stepped out were none other than the current prime minister Li Daocong and his daughter Li Shiying.

Seeing a young woman heading towards Song Jinglan's residence, Jiang Yuyue felt a sudden tightness in her chest. She quickly looked at the nameplate on the carriage, and what she saw instantly froze the expression on her face.

Is this really Li Xiang's carriage?

Jiang Yuyue quickly glanced at the two people again. The old man with the gray beard should be Li Xiang, and the young woman next to him should be... his daughter.

At this moment, Jiang Yuyue immediately recalled what Song Yunming had said that day about Song Jinglan's engagement to Li Xiang's daughter, and for a moment she didn't know what to feel.

"Miss?"

Xiao Liu's shout came from behind, and Jiang Yuyue realized her lapse in composure. She quickly took a deep breath and composed herself. "What's wrong?"

"Why did you walk so far? I've been looking for you for ages."

Xiao Liu whispered, "The carriage has been arranged. Let's go and come back as soon as possible."

Jiang Yuyue nodded and quickly followed Xiao Liu's steps, but she couldn't help but look back at the Jingwang Mansion. Looking at the Prime Minister Li and his daughter, her feelings were extremely complicated.

Li Daocong stood at the entrance of Prince Jing's mansion, looking at Li Shiying beside him with a sense of helplessness.

"Ying'er, His Highness Prince Jing summoned me today to discuss serious matters. What kind of behavior is it for you to insist on coming along? What if His Highness Prince Jing gets angry?"

"He won't."

Li Shiying was quite confident in herself. "Father, have you forgotten? I am engaged to His Highness. Now that His Highness has returned safely, it is only right and proper for me to pay him a visit. Father, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Seeing Li Shiying like this, Li Daocong had no choice but to let her be. Besides, he knew his daughter's feelings for Prince Jing, so he could only let her be.

"Then let me tell you, you're not allowed to talk nonsense when you go inside."

Li Shiying nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, while Li Daozong sighed again before instructing his servant to go and knock on the door.

The servants in Prince Jing's mansion naturally recognized Li Daocong and quickly invited them in. However, when they saw that Li Daocong had even brought his daughter along, their expressions were rather strange.

"Prime Minister Li."

Upon hearing the news, Song Jinglan stepped forward to greet him, bowing slightly to Li Daocong. Li Daocong quickly stopped him, saying, "I dare not accept such a grand gesture from Your Highness! Your Highness returned to the capital safely a few days ago, and this old minister, mindful of public opinion, did not visit you. Please forgive me, Your Highness."

"Prime Minister Li, you flatter me."

Song Jinglan smiled slightly, "These are special times, and it is only right that Prime Minister Li is cautious. Today, I have some important matters to discuss with Prime Minister Li in person, which is why I invited you to my residence."

As he said this, Song Jinglan noticed Li Shiying standing next to Li Daocong. Seeing that the man's gaze was rather intense, she couldn't help but frown slightly.

But judging from her attire, she didn't seem to be a maid, so Song Jinglan asked, "May I ask who this is...?"

Upon hearing this, Li Daocong quickly introduced her, "It has been many years since we last met, Your Highness. This is my beloved daughter, Li Shiying. Hearing of Your Highness's return, I was truly worried about your safety and wished to visit you. Therefore, I took the liberty of bringing her here today. Please forgive me, Your Highness."

Seeing this, Li Shiying quickly stepped forward and bowed, "This humble girl greets Your Highness Prince Jing. May I ask how Your Highness's health is?"

Li Shiying?

Song Jinglan frowned slightly, only then remembering her. Back then, the Empress had caused a stir by randomly matchmaking people, but the engagement was dropped, and he hadn't paid much attention to it since.

"I have fully recovered from my illness. Thank you for your concern, young lady."

Song Jinglan gave only a polite reply before turning his gaze to Li Daocong, "Prime Minister Li, the situation is urgent, let's go to the study to discuss it in detail."

Li Dao nodded repeatedly, then turned his head and gestured for Li Shiying to wait outside. He then followed Song Jinglan and quickly entered the study.