The shopkeeper was speechless at this time, his eyes wandering, obviously looking for a new excuse.

Chen Jingxi smiled faintly, no longer paying attention to the shopkeeper, and turned to the officers and soldiers, saying, "The most important thing right now is to save the princess. You're all blocking the air here. Get out."

The officers and soldiers looked embarrassed and exchanged glances with each other.

The leading officer frowned and said after a moment's silence, "Miss, it's not that we don't trust you, but this matter is of great importance. We must ensure the princess's safety. If we all withdraw, what if..."

Chen Jingxi nodded slightly and was about to speak when a voice interrupted him.

"What happened?"

When the shopkeeper heard the voice, he immediately felt like he had grabbed a life-saving straw and hurried forward, "Ninth Prince, it's great that you've come. Please make the decision for me!"

When the officers and soldiers saw Chu Jingyue, they immediately bowed and saluted.

Chu Jingyue said calmly: "Tell me, what's the situation?"

However, just as the shopkeeper was about to speak, Chen Jingxi in the room called out, "Ninth Brother."

Chu Jingyue's expression instantly turned to surprise when he heard this. He almost blurted out, "Third Emperor's sister-in-law?"

This name stunned everyone present.

Chu Jingyue quickly walked over to Chen Jingxi and asked, "Third Sister-in-law, why are you here? What's going on?"

Chen Jingxi smiled and said, "Of course I came here to eat, but the owner of Tianxianglou doesn't seem very friendly."

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper knelt down and apologized.

Chen Jingxi just smiled and said, "Okay, all of you go out."

The officers and soldiers did not dare to disobey orders again and retreated immediately.

What an auspicious day today is. You will meet noble people everywhere.

"Are you Princess Su?" the woman asked.

Chen Jingxi laughed and said, "How could this be false?"

The woman frowned and said with a cupped hand, "What happened just now was that Mu Yin misunderstood the princess."

Chen Jingxi waved her hand. "It doesn't matter. Talented people are often misunderstood."

Mu Yin was stunned, thinking of the time when her princess played chess with her, and lowered her head slightly.

Han Yu hurried over with a doctor.

After the doctor finished the acupuncture, the blush on Tuoba Yan's face gradually faded and his breathing became steady.

Just then, a burst of hurried footsteps was heard and Tuoba Wu rushed in.

Mu Yin quickly knelt down and apologized.

Tuoba Wu glanced at his sister, then turned and bowed slightly to Chen Jingxi. "Princess Su, on behalf of Xiqi, I express my deepest gratitude to you."

Chen Jingxi smiled slightly and waved her hand, "It's just a small matter, Prince, don't worry about it."

"If the princess hadn't been here, the consequences would have been disastrous. The king will definitely pay a visit to express his gratitude someday."

"I appreciate your gratitude, Prince. However, if you really want to express your gratitude, I can accept some money or something."

When these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.

Tuoba Wu then burst into laughter. "Princess Su is indeed extraordinary. The thank-you gift will be sent to the palace tomorrow. I will take my leave now."

"Thank you, Prince."

After Tuoba Wu and the others left, Chu Jingyue asked, "Third Sister-in-law, are you short of money?"

Chen Jingxi smiled and said, "Ninth brother, money is something that the more the better. Besides, he owes me a favor. If I don't repay it, he'll probably feel bad. If I don't take this opportunity to ask him to repay it, it will be difficult for him to repay me when he returns to Xiqi. Oh, I'm really kind-hearted and considerate."

After hearing this, Chu Jingyue felt very sad. He felt that the Third Emperor's wife was afraid that Tuoba Wu would not return the favor.

Chen Jingxi couldn't suppress a smile on his face and glanced at Chu Jingyue, "Ninth brother, why did you come here suddenly?"

Chu Jingyue came back to his senses and said, "I haven't been out for a few days, so I wanted to come to Tianxianglou to try something new."

"It just so happens that I still owe you a meal. Come on, Third Sister-in-law will treat you."

"Then Jingyue will respectfully obey your orders."

"You're welcome!"

Prince Su's Mansion.

Chu Jinghuai sat at the dining table with a gloomy expression. He glanced sharply at Ling Ying and asked in a cold and harsh voice, "Didn't you say she left the Chen family an hour ago?"

Ling Ying swallowed nervously and answered carefully, "Your Majesty, the princess did leave the Chen family an hour ago."

Chu Jinghuai stood up suddenly, his voice even sharper: "Where is she? Why hasn't she come back yet?"

Ling Ying was frightened by Chu Jinghuai's anger and trembled all over. Sweat trickled down his forehead. He stammered and explained, "This...this, I don't know either."

At this moment, someone reported at the door: "Your Highness, the princess went to Tianxiang Tower, rescued Princess Xiqi, and had dinner with... and the Ninth Prince."

After hearing this, Chu Jinghuai's face suddenly became even darker.

Ling Ying prayed silently in her heart, Princess, please come back soon!

Chen Jingxi here was leisurely eating and drinking.

After she was full, she touched her round belly and looked at Chu Jingyue.

Chu Jingyue felt uneasy when she looked at him, and asked, "Third sister-in-law, is there anything Jingyue did wrong?"

Chen Jingxi shook his head gently, his tone gentle but with a hint of inquiry: "Ninth brother, you misunderstood. I'm just curious, how did you know I was in Waishi Village last time?"

He was a young prince who had not seen much of the world, but he was faster than many of Chu Jinghuai's men. This made her suspicious.

Chu Jingyue pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke, "It was purely by chance that I was able to find the Third Emperor's wife. That day, I saw a few young eunuchs acting strangely in the Imperial Garden. I didn't take it seriously at first, but then I heard that the Third Emperor's wife had disappeared in the palace. I became suspicious of those people and followed the clues all the way to where they were. Maybe it was luck that I actually found her."

After hearing this, the doubt in Chen Jingxi's eyes did not completely disappear. She nodded slightly, as if she accepted the explanation, but also seemed to be still pondering something in her heart.

"What did the Third Princess think of?"

"Nothing, I just wondered if that bastard Chu Jinghuai did it on purpose. You found it so quickly by yourself, but he had a whole team and it took him so long to find it."

Chu Jingyue: “…” If he remembered correctly, it took only three days for the third prince to find her after she disappeared. How much effort did that take?

He suddenly felt a little sympathy for his third brother. His princess was such a heartless person.

Chen Jingxi shrugged. "Why are you looking at me like that? I'm the one who's hurt. I'm the one who needs sympathy."

Chu Jingyue was a little amused and helpless.

Chen Jingxi turned her head and glanced out the window. "It's getting late. You've already eaten. I'll go back first!"