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Song Jinglan hadn't asked about Jiang Yuyue for two whole days.

Jixiang, who was serving him day and night, was under a lot of pressure and was starting to feel it too much. Although he was anxious, he didn't dare to offer any advice on this matter.

Just to be on the safe side, Jixiang remained cautious and sent someone to check on Jiang Yuyue's residence every day. Only after confirming that she had not left the capital could she feel at ease.

At this moment, Song Jinglan was busy with important matters in his study, while Jixiang stood outside serving him. Just then, a servant came forward to announce, "Miss Li, the daughter of Prime Minister Li, just came to visit, saying she came to see His Highness. May I ask...?"

Li Xiang's daughter?

Jixiang understood the situation perfectly. Li Shiying had been infatuated with His Highness for many years, and his visit was undoubtedly an attempt to curry favor with him. It was obvious that His Highness would not grant him an audience.

"Understood, I will go and report to Your Highness immediately."

After Jixiang responded, the servant withdrew. Then, under the pretext of getting tea, he knocked on the door and entered the study.

"Your Highness's tea must be getting cold."

Jixiang removed the teacup from the table and replaced it with a fresh cup of tea for Song Jinglan, who was focused on the documents in his hands. Seeing his prince like this, Jixiang cautiously reported the situation outside to him.

"Miss Li from the Li family has come to visit Your Highness. Would Your Highness like to go out and meet her?"

Song Jinglan had been in a bad mood for the past two days, and when he heard that Li Shiying had come to visit, he frowned even more.

"She came alone?"

"Yes."

Ji Xiang quickly replied, "Prime Minister Li did not accompany him."

Since Li Dao hadn't come along, Li Shiying must have come alone for personal reasons. Without a second thought, Song Jinglan refused outright.

"not see."

Jixiang had already anticipated that his prince would say that, but he used this as an excuse to change the subject, and only then did he find an opportunity to mention Jiang Yuyue.

"However, Your Highness, wouldn't you like to go and check on Miss Jiang?"

Jixiang observed his expression and carefully considered his words, "A few days ago, this servant heard from Miss Jiang's younger brother that they were planning to sell all their properties in the capital, perhaps intending to return to Jinling?"

The more this matter was mentioned, the more displeased Song Jinglan became. Since that day, he and Jiang Yuyue had not had any contact. He thought that if he left her alone for a few days, she might know that he was really angry. However, he did not expect that Jiang Yuyue was more composed than him and remained unmoved.

"She can go back if she wants to."

Song Jinglan's eyes were cold and deep, and there seemed to be a hint of anger in his tone.

Seeing him like this, Jixiang sighed inwardly, thinking to himself, "Why bother with all this?"

After Jixiang slowly left the study, she informed the servant of her intentions. The servants of Prince Jing's mansion naturally knew their master's temperament, so they were not surprised by the reply and immediately went to report to Li Shiying, who was waiting in the front hall.

Li Shiying sat somewhat awkwardly in her seat. Now that she knew the possibility that Song Jinglan might have someone else in his heart, she was no longer as at ease as before. She was filled with anxiety and kept rehearsing what she should say when she saw Song Jinglan.

However, the result was not quite what she had expected. The servant stepped forward apologetically and bowed to Li Shiying.

"Miss Li, I'm so sorry."

The servant said, "His Highness is currently meeting with someone in the study and will probably be unable to leave for the time being. May I ask what important matter Miss wishes to discuss with His Highness? If it is something important, please inform this servant, and I will pass it on to His Highness as soon as he has the opportunity."

Upon hearing this, Li Shiying's smile froze for a moment. She had finally mustered the courage to come and visit, but unexpectedly, she didn't even get to see Song Jinglan.

Although Li Shiying knew that there were indeed many matters in the court that Song Jinglan needed to handle recently, she didn't know why, but she always felt that this was Song Jinglan's excuse. However, now that the servant had come to report, she couldn't continue to shamelessly stay here.

"In that case... I'll visit you another day."

Li Shiying's expression was somewhat unnatural, but she stood up and handed the food box to the servant. "I imagine Your Highness must have been working hard lately. These are some snacks that I made myself. Please make sure to deliver them to Your Highness."

Upon hearing this, the servant immediately reached out and took it, then nodded repeatedly, "Yes, Your Highness! I will certainly present this to you properly in a moment!"

Although Li Shiying was somewhat unwilling, she had no choice but to give up since she couldn't see Song Jinglan. After being escorted to the door by the servant, the disappointment on her face was revealed without any attempt to hide it.

Xie Zhi hadn't expected to be turned away on her first visit. She thought to herself that Prince Jing was indeed not so easy to approach. But in order to gain Li Shiying's trust further, she quickly came up with another idea.

"Miss, don't be discouraged."

Xie Zhi quickly comforted him, "Your Highness is a very busy person, and it is normal for him to be unable to make time for you occasionally. But since we are here today, we certainly cannot leave empty-handed."

Hearing this, Li Shiying sighed softly, her disappointment evident on her face. "Your Highness is busy right now. We've already been invited out; how can we not leave empty-handed?"

"Then let's wait and see."

Xie Zhi pointed to the teahouse across the street and suggested, "Your Highness can't stay indoors all day, can he? Let's rest there for a while. If His Highness goes out, Miss, you can go down and pretend to bump into him. The point is to create more opportunities to spend time with His Highness."

After saying this, Xie Zhi was afraid that Li Shiying would disagree, so she quickly continued, "Besides, Miss, aren't you worried about whether His Highness has other women? It would be good if we stayed here for half a day to see if any women came to the door."

These words finally convinced Li Shiying, who eventually nodded in agreement to Xie Zhi's suggestion. The three of them then went to the teahouse and chose a private room on the second floor to sit down.

"The view from here is perfect."

Xie Zhi praised, "Miss, please rest for a while. I'll keep an eye on things for you. If His Highness Prince Jing comes out, I'll definitely let you know."

Li Shiying was feeling down at the moment, so she just nodded and sat down to rest.

Zhu Ye looked at Xie Zhi with suspicion, feeling that this savior was being a little too attentive to her young mistress's affairs.

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Inside the Prince Jing's residence.

Besides Ji Xiang, who knew the truth, the person who was anxious about Jiang Yuyue's matter was, of course, Steward Li.

Previously, Song Jinglan was fortunate enough to survive the poisoning, but now that His Highness is much better, he has to worry more about His Highness's marriage.

After the incident a few days ago, Manager Li naturally learned of Jiang Yuyue's existence. Once he confirmed that such a woman truly existed, he was even happier.