Yang Muchen's ears turned slightly red upon hearing Yang Mu'an's words. He pretended to be serious and said, "What nonsense are you talking about! She is a young lady after all. It's not appropriate for you to tease her like that."

Yang Mu'an chuckled: "But I think she looks more like a girl than Sister Ruan and Brother Ruan!"

"You!" Yang Muchen was speechless, then suddenly seemed to realize something: "You were following me?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Mu'an realized she had inadvertently let something slip. She coughed lightly twice, "What do you mean by stalking? I just happened to be passing by, and then I heard Sister Ruan say..."

"Alright!" The blush on Yang Muchen's face slowly spread to his neck. He interrupted Yang Mu'an, "Looks like you haven't knelt enough! Teasing your older brother now!"

After saying that, he turned and left as if fleeing.

"Hahahaha." Yang Mu'an burst out laughing as he watched his retreating figure.

Xiaoqi tugged at her sleeve: "Miss, it's not elegant for you to laugh like that."

Yang Mu'an stopped laughing. She pulled back the sleeve in Xiao Qi's hand and pouted in dissatisfaction: "I'm just laughing a couple of times at home. Who cares if it's elegant or not?"

...

The Imperial Palace of Xifeng Kingdom.

Upon receiving the news, Nangong Huai immediately rushed to Consort Xian's palace.

Consort Xian was doing her nails when she saw Nangong Huai. She withdrew her hand and waved to her maids, signaling them to leave.

"Why are you in such a hurry? Is something the matter?"

Nangong Huai nodded: "Mother, do you know what I have found out?"

Consort Xian frowned slightly: "The matter of Sang Jiang? I remember your maternal grandfather saying that there is only one steward with the surname Sang in the capital of Dongchen Kingdom, namely Prime Minister Sang Hongfu. Could it be that Sang Jiang...?"

"Your Majesty is wise." Nangong Huai nodded: "Sang Jiang is Sang Hongfu's daughter. It is said that when the Emperor of Dongchen took Consort Sang on his southern tour, he also took a woman with him. She got lost halfway. Considering the time when Sang Jiang appeared and her surname is Sang, if there are no surprises, Sang Jiang is the lost fourth young lady of the Sang family."

Consort Xian smiled upon hearing this: "Then the Prime Minister's residence and the Emperor of Dongchen must be extremely worried, right?"

"Your subject understands." Nangong Huai nodded.

...

Dongchen Kingdom.

Long Jingchen's hand trembled slightly as he held a piece of paper in his hand.

Seeing her like this, Yang Qi called out softly with concern, "Your Majesty."

Long Jingchen snapped out of his daze: "Prepare the carriage for Jinghe Palace."

After saying that, he didn't wait for Yang Qi and headed towards Jinghe Palace.

When they arrived at Jinghe Palace, Sang Ruo was holding a book and lost in thought. It wasn't until Wanqing went up and shook her that she came back to her senses and curtsied to Long Jingchen: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects."

In less than half a month, Sang Ruo had lost a lot of weight, and her previously slightly rounded chin had become pointed.

Long Jingchen nodded: "No need for formalities. I've come today to tell you some good news, but it could also be bad news."

Hearing his words, Sang Ruo felt her heart skip a beat. She looked at Long Jingchen nervously: "But is there any news about Fourth Sister?"

Long Jingchen nodded: "But I need you to confirm one thing."

"What is it?" Sang Ruo looked up at him.

"Isn't Sang Jiang your Sang family's daughter?" Long Jingchen asked, staring intently at her, trying to see something on her face.

But Sang Ruo looked completely bewildered and shocked, showing no fear of her secret being discovered. She widened her almond-shaped eyes and asked, "What does Your Majesty mean by that?"