"I...want to go!"

This time, Yu Xiangrong did not remain silent. Instead, she stepped forward. Although she still stuttered a bit when she spoke, her eyes were full of determination.

"Cousin...cousin, how could you go out with him?"

Yu Haixing was somewhat incredulous. He had only been talking about it casually before, never expecting that Yu Xiangrong would actually agree.

"Because...I want to!"

This time, Yu Xiangrong raised her head and looked at Jing Zhe, her expression no longer innocent and naive, as she spoke each word carefully.

Yu Sheng seemed surprised that his sweet and innocent girl would be so decisive. After a moment of stunned silence, he clapped his hands and exclaimed, "Alright, if Xiang Rong wants to go out, then let her go!"

In his opinion, he would be happier than anything if Yu Xiangrong could be like an ordinary girl!

Jing Zhe bowed in thanks, then put a few more bones on Yu Haixing's plate, adding with a "kind" instruction: "Eat these too, or I'll be unhappy."

"..."

Yu Sheng, having finished eating, asked with a smile, "When does my nephew plan to take Xiangrong out?"

"There's no time like the present, let's do it today! After we've finished our stroll outside, I'll personally escort Xiangrong back to the manor!"

"Okay, what does Xiangrong think?"

Yu Xiangrong regained her shy demeanor, not daring to look at Yu Sheng, and only softly replied, "Okay...okay..."

Just as Yu Sheng was about to clap his hands, a security guard suddenly ran in.

"Sir, there's a simple-minded man outside requesting an audience. I've seen him before; he's always with Chief Jing!"

Jing Zhe knew who it was as soon as he heard it, thinking to himself that it was really something that this guy was so drunk that he only woke up at this hour.

Moreover, they are quite dedicated, clocking in for work as soon as they open their eyes.

"Uncle, they've come to see me."

"Yes, please come in!"

...

Before long, Hanhan was brought in.

"Young Master, Her Highness the Princess is looking for you."

As soon as he entered, Hanhan got straight to the point.

"Your Highness is looking for me? Where?"

Jing Zhe was also a little curious. He had just gone to Fuchen Palace yesterday. Would they ask him to go again today?

Su Mochen's frequency is too fast, who can withstand that?

"He's at the Prime Minister's residence! He's chatting with Zhu Sheren and the others right now! They sent me out to find the young chieftain. I only found out he was here because I ran into Xiong San and the others!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Yu Sheng immediately decided, "Since His Highness is looking for you, it must be something important! Go back quickly!"

Jing Zhe thought for a moment and said, "It's okay, I'll take Xiang Rong with me, we can still go for a walk."

He had a rough idea that Su Mochen was probably just coming out of the palace for a visit, and it wouldn't be a problem for him to bring Yu Xiangrong along.

However, it was Yu Xiangrong who refused this time.

"No...no, Xiangrong won't go. Young Master, you can go ahead with your business."

"Didn't you want to go out and see the world?"

Yu Xiangrong raised her head, this time without fear of meeting Jing Zhe's gaze, and said softly, "When you are alone, I will go out with you to take a look!"

"..."

Jing Zhe was stunned, while Yu Sheng shook his head and smiled.

My own daughter, although she is a bit naive, is still very stubborn!

...

After leaving the Duke of Huguo's mansion, Jing Zhe went straight to the Prime Minister's residence.

It seemed that no imperial relatives had visited the Prime Minister's residence for many years, so Su Mochen's sudden appearance made everyone in the residence somewhat nervous.

When Jing Zhe arrived at the front hall, he noticed that the atmosphere was a bit off.

Everyone in the family was present. Madam Zhu remained silent, only staring at Su Mochen with a silly grin. Zhu Xinning, perhaps still reeling from yesterday's events, also kept quiet, her brows slightly furrowed, lost in thought.

Only Zhu Tong was there, chatting casually with Su Mochen, making the scene quite awkward.

Why are you here?

Jing Zhe entered the house and got straight to the point.

Zhu Xinning and Su Mochen looked up at the same time, but their eyes were quite different, one resentful and the other excited.

Zhu Tong finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Jing Zhe.

"By the time you go to tell Father, I don't know when I'll be able to get out! I might as well go tell him myself, that's why I came to find you!"

"I plan to tell them tomorrow!"

Jing Zhe was a little embarrassed and quickly defended himself.

Su Mochen pursed his lips but didn't expose him.

The mouths of everyone else in the room gaped open, because judging from the tone of their conversation—it just didn't sound like their relationship was anything but ordinary!

Zhu Xinning's brows furrowed even more deeply, and her hands were clenched together, her nails digging into her flesh, though she was unaware of the pain.

Madam Zhu was much happier. As it stands, Jing Zhe has a good relationship with the Zhu family, especially with her son Zhu Tangwen. So the better he does, the better it seems to benefit the Zhu family.

"Alright, now that you're back, let's hurry up and go out!"

Su Mochen glanced at the sky outside. It was past noon, and they had to return to the palace before dark. They couldn't stay outside for too long, so he urged them to hurry.

Then she bid farewell to the others: "Prime Minister Zhu, Attendant Zhu, I'm leaving now!"

Without waiting for their reaction, she pulled Jing Zhe out.

Zhu Tong stood outside the door, watching the two of them walk out side by side, occasionally playfully bickering. He stroked his chin, lost in thought.

Zhu Xinning stood up, wanting to go out with them, but after hesitating for a long time, she sighed and went back to the courtyard alone.

...

Leaving the Prime Minister's residence, Jing Zhe felt somewhat heavy-hearted. He hadn't had a chance to coax Zhu Xinning after she caught him in the act yesterday, and now Su Mochen had come by again. He could clearly sense that Zhu Xinning's expression had changed.

Sigh, the pressure is immense.

He was still thinking about how to break the deadlock.

However, Su Mochen obviously didn't think too much about it. When she came out of the Prime Minister's residence, she was still holding Jing Zhe's arm, but she immediately let go when they got to the street.

Like birds just released from their cages, they ran around happily, looking here and there, their curiosity just like that of a little girl.

Looking at her innocent and carefree appearance, Jing Zhe couldn't help but complain: "I say, Mo Chen, if you had been locked up in the palace for one or two decades and had never seen the world, that would be one thing, but you used to be able to leave the palace every few days. Not to mention Jingzhou City, you've even been to Yongzhou. Is that really okay?"

Just like seeing an older woman suddenly dressed as a young girl, Jing Zhe felt compelled to speak out.

Su Mochen turned around and glared at him: "What do you know!"

Perhaps what she cares about is not the scenery along the way, but who is with her to see it, so that when she sees similar scenery in the future, she can think of that person.

You stand on the bridge admiring the scenery, while others admire you from their buildings. The bright moon adorns your window, and you adorn someone else's dream.

This description perfectly captures Su Mochen's current state.

How wonderful it would be if you were in every scene I see in the future!

Su Mochen tilted his head to look at Jing Zhe beside him, thinking to himself.

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