Chen Jingxi counted the days and found that Chu Jinghuai had been gone for almost half a month, and there was no news or even a letter from him.

This is so abominable. I wonder if my family will be worried.

Worried? Thinking of this, Chen Jingxi smiled. At the beginning, the two of them were at loggerheads, but they didn't expect it to develop like this.

In the front yard, Ji Yunzhou walked into the palace with an anxious look on his face. He said as he walked, "This young master has something to ask the princess. Go and tell her quickly."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jingxi immediately ordered, "Tell Master Ji to wait in the study. I'll be right there."

In the study, Ji Yunzhou paced back and forth, looking outside the door from time to time, appearing anxious.

"Go and report it again, saying that this young master has something urgent to do."

The maid responded and left. Soon, Chen Jingxi came to the study with light steps.

"What's the matter, Master Ji? Why are you so anxious to see me?"

Upon seeing Chen Jingxi, Ji Yunzhou's tone was filled with reproach: "Princess, you know I have urgent matters, why don't you hurry up?"

Chen Jingxi rolled her eyes at him in anger, "Master Ji, this princess cannot fly."

Ji Yunzhou was speechless for a moment, realizing that he had said the wrong thing, and quickly apologized.

"Isn't it urgent? Tell me quickly."

Ji Yunzhou slapped his head, confused and anxious, and said hurriedly: "The prince is missing!"

Chen Jingxi exclaimed, "Wow, either there is no news, or the news is so big, is he playing missing?

"Is this information reliable?"

Ji Yunzhou said unhappily, "Are you questioning me, Princess? Or are you doubting the prince's secret guards?"

"I'm not questioning anyone, I just want to confirm."

"This is news from the Chief of Pingliang. It cannot be false. I have already verified it with the secret guards."

Chen Jingxi nodded. "Based on your understanding of the prince, how could he easily put himself in danger?"

Ji Yunzhou was stunned for a moment, "Could it be that the prince disappeared on purpose?"

Chen Jingxi shook his head again. "I'm not sure, but the prince has fought on the battlefield for many years and is very experienced. Are those bandits really that powerful? Could they really capture the prince so easily? I'm afraid there's something fishy going on here."

"So what should we do now?"

Chen Jingxi rolled her eyes at him helplessly, "You ask me, who should I ask?"

She also wanted to know what tricks Chu Jinghuai was playing. If she had a cell phone at this time, she would definitely scold him.

"Do you want someone to look for it?"

"The situation there is unclear, and we don't know where the prince is. It would be a waste of effort to go there."

"You can't just do nothing, right?"

"Wait a little longer. This person can't hide forever. Besides, if we act rashly like this, it might disrupt the prince's plan."

"Has the palace known about this?"

"You should have received the news."

Chen Jingxi nodded.

In the end, Ji Yunzhou had no choice but to believe what Chen Jingxi said and leave the palace.

When the emperor learned of Chu Jinghuai's disappearance, his face showed no obvious anger or worry.

Instead, a barely perceptible emotion flashed in his eyes. Those bandits who had once given him so much trouble actually seemed a little more pleasing to his eyes.

"Go check." The emperor ordered lightly, putting the memorial in his hand aside.

He knew his son's abilities very well and didn't believe that he would fall into the hands of bandits so easily. There must be some hidden story behind this.

The leader of the secret guards quickly accepted the order and bowed to retreat.

"Also," the emperor seemed to remember something and asked, "What has the princess been doing recently?"

"Your Majesty, the eldest princess stayed in the princess's mansion all day and did not go out." The commander of the secret guards answered respectfully.

The emperor nodded gently, "Princess Xuansu enters the palace."

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Standing in front of the palace, Chen Jingxi sighed softly. Nothing good happened every time he entered the palace. The old emperor always did inhuman things.

"Princess Su, the emperor is busy, please wait a moment." A eunuch in blue clothes said in a low voice.

Chen Jingxi glanced at him sideways and knew that this was Jiang Fu, the chief eunuch beside the emperor.

"Thank you, sir."

Chen Jingxi looked up at the sun. The palace dress was thick and heavy, and she was already feeling extremely hot.

After waiting for another half an hour, if the emperor still didn't see her, she would pretend to faint.

Jiang Fu sighed lightly. The emperor summoned the person into the palace, but he didn't see him. He became more and more confused about their emperor.

"Did Princess Su say anything?"

"In reply to the emperor, Princess Su said nothing and just stood there."

"She's quite patient."

In this kind of weather, even indoors, the ubiquitous stuffiness makes people anxious and uneasy.

He wanted to see if Chen Jingxi had really changed her personality. He didn't believe that she, at such a young age, could keep her composure. If half an hour wasn't enough, then he would try an hour.

He waited for Chen Jingxi to make a fuss.

Half an hour passed, and the emperor finished reviewing the memorials at hand and said, "Is Princess Su still waiting outside?"

"Your Majesty, yes."

"Did she say anything?"

"Your Majesty, Princess Su only asked for a pot of water."

"Is she dissatisfied?"

"In reply to the Emperor, no."

After Jiang Fu finished telling Chen Jingxi about her situation, he thought to himself: What on earth are you expecting, Your Majesty?

"Okay, let her come in."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Fu quickly responded and left.

"Princess Su, the Emperor invites you in."

Chen Jingxi nodded. She was about to pretend to faint, but Lao Deng came just in time.

"Your Majesty, I greet you. May your Majesty be well and safe."

The emperor looked down at Chen Jingxi, who was kneeling and bowing, and after a long while he said, "Princess Su, please stand up."

Chen Jingxi breathed a sigh of relief. She thought that this dog emperor would make her kneel forever.

"Thank you, Father."

The emperor glanced at Chen Jingxi and said coldly, "Princess Su, do you know where Prince Su is right now?"

Hearing this, Chen Jingxi knew the emperor's intention. She blinked and said, "Father, didn't the prince go to suppress the bandits?"

"Of course I know about his expedition to suppress the bandits. I'd like to know if he's contacted you recently to let you know about his recent situation."

Chen Jingxi shook his head gently, "Your Highness, your heart is on the great plan of suppressing bandits and serving the country and the people. Naturally, you can't care about your children's personal feelings."

"Although I miss you so much, I haven't received any news from the prince. Father, is there any news from the prince?"

The emperor's expression suddenly changed, and he shouted angrily: "Bold Chen, how dare you interfere in government affairs?"

Chen Jingxi knelt down quickly, terrified. "I dare not! I am only concerned about Your Highness. Please forgive me, Father."

The emperor looked at the timid Chen Jingxi, and the corners of his mouth rose a lot. "Get up, I know you don't have the courage."

"Thank you, father." Chen Jingxi stood up, lowered his head and trembled.

The emperor stroked his beard with satisfaction and said, "Princess Su, if there is any news about Prince Su, you must report it to me immediately. Do you understand?"

"I understand."

At this point, Chen Jingxi suddenly seemed to have thought of something, a trace of panic flashed in his eyes, and he hurriedly asked: "Father, could it be that the prince encountered some danger during the bandit suppression?"