Su Xu sent people to find the victim.

However, the family of the Vice Minister of Rites was in an uproar; his daughter had been humiliated.

"You brat, I told you not to cause trouble everywhere, not to cause trouble everywhere, but you didn't listen."

"Oh dear, what a misfortune for our family! What a misfortune for our family!"

"My Chengcheng, why are you so disobedient!"

"How am I supposed to explain this to your mother?!"

The man looked anxiously at the girl kneeling on the ground, tears streaming down her face.

He is truly someone you can neither hit nor scold.

Why did he only have one daughter? Wasn't she sent to the countryside?

How could something like this happen so far from the capital?

Is this meant to kill him? How can he face his wife of many years?

"You silly girl, tell your father, who was it that bullied you? You should at least know what they look like, right?"

The man appeared to be in his forties or fifties, with some graying hair. At that moment, he seemed anxious.

The worry on his face made him feel helpless, unsure whether to hit him or scold him; it was just so unbearable.

Liu Chengcheng cried and sobbed, refusing to speak, shaking her head vigorously. She had never encountered anything like this before.

Although that man was the Grand Secretary present, and she knew him, she knew she was not good enough for him.

If she tells him, and her father goes to find someone else, he'll end up just a concubine.

Then she would always be someone's concubine, and would always have to be subservient.

She not only had to watch her stepmother's face, but also her husband's. She didn't want to be that kind of person.

She longed for freedom, she longed for monogamy.

She also wanted to experience the kind of love between the emperor and empress; she didn't want to marry someone else and become a concubine.

"Hey, why are you shaking your head?"

"Tell your father, and I'll stand up for you! Who is this damned person?! How could they bully my Chengcheng like this!"

The woman continued to cry, refusing to say anything more; she didn't want to!

The man was at his wit's end, so he had no choice but to stop talking and ask someone to take his daughter away and take good care of her. He was really at his wit's end!

Why did his fourth daughter have to endure all this?

Nothing was said that night.

The next morning.

Su Xu was injured today and has already submitted a memorial to the palace to request leave. Upon hearing this, Li Qishang specially brought Tuantuan to visit Su Xu.

"Lord Su, what happened to you? Why are you in such a disheveled state?"

"Do you need any help? Just say so! I will never refuse to help if I can."

Li Qishang felt a pang of pain when he looked at Su Xu's pale and thin face.

Guan Tuantuan, holding Li Qishang's hand, also looked towards the man leaning against the bed.

There was a hint of amazement in her eyes, but it still didn't feel as comfortable as the dragon aura she was embracing.

On the contrary, the person gave off a sense of déjà vu, as if you had seen them somewhere before, but you couldn't remember where.

"Young man, is he alright? He looks so pale!"

Li Qishang gently patted Guan Tuantuan's little hand and whispered, "Be good, don't talk nonsense!"

Su Xu looked at Guan Tuantuan, who was speaking. This was his first time meeting this woman in person.

I heard she's the Empress's adopted sister, and a rather quirky girl at that.

He instantly thought of the girl from yesterday; she seemed somewhat similar to the one in front of him.

She was also mischievous and adorable, with a quirky and clever personality; her big, bright red eyes...

It was something he could never forget after just one glance.

He could still vividly recall the delicate brows furrowed in pain.

He even suddenly liked this feeling; he wanted to find the girl and take responsibility for her.

Su Xu shook his head, directly rejecting these far-fetched ideas.

He said somewhat weakly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I just dealt with some miscellaneous matters and caused you worry."

"It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright. Lord Su is the pillar of our Nan Ding Kingdom."

During my regency, I certainly don't want anything to happen to the Grand Secretary!

Su Xu smiled faintly, a slight upturn of the corners of her lips. Guan Tuantuan thought this was what a sickly beauty looked like.

It's true that good-looking people look good even when they're sick, though they do look a bit weak.

She would never give him water from her spatial storage!

She wouldn't give him the money even if she could, because he wasn't anyone to her.

This dragon energy is really good, hehe! I'm so happy!

Thinking this, Guan Tuantuan tightened her grip even more. Su Xu looked at Guan Tuantuan and Li Qishang.

The image of that girl and himself instantly flashed into his mind.

He felt he was somewhat delirious, shook his head, and then said, "I am injured, so please excuse me, Your Highness."

Li Qishang quickly said, "Lord Su, it's best to rest more while you're injured. I'll be leaving now, and we can talk again after you've recovered."

So Li Qishang got up and left the Su residence with Guan Tuantuan. The two then went to his new house.

The Prince's Mansion—this is a new residence bestowed upon him by his elder brother, and this is his first time here!

They were all going to move out anyway, but unexpectedly, their elder brother went on vacation.

He hasn't even had a chance to see his new mansion yet!

This will be their home from now on, and they'll live like newlyweds.

Hand in hand, they headed towards the Prince's mansion. His elder brother had now agreed to bestow a marriage upon him.

However, the imperial edict could only be issued after his elder brother returned, which meant they had already made their decision.

He has a fiancée, and he is someone who has to shoulder the responsibilities of a family.

"Come on, Tuantuan, let's take a look at our mansion and see if you like it. If you don't like it, we can make some changes!"

"And we can also demolish and rebuild it, depending on your needs!"

Li Qishang's doting tone made Guan Tuantuan's eyes light up.

She released her grip on his arm and rushed towards the luxurious mansion, instantly becoming like a wild horse unleashed.

She began to spin and leap between each pillar; she had never seen such a large and luxurious private mansion before!

Apart from the Imperial Palace, neither the Guan residence nor the Grand Secretary's residence is as luxurious!

She thought this prince's mansion must be the most extravagant in the capital.

"Qi Shang, is this mansion truly ours?"

Guan Tuantuan couldn't believe it; it was the first time she had ever seen such a mansion in the capital.

Li Qishang smiled indulgently, "Yes, this is our residence. When Tuantuan marries into the family, this will be the residence!"

Guan Tuantuan's eyes lit up; she wanted to tell her owner how big, how very big her house was.

Although it can't compare to the palace, she loves the flowers, plants, and trees here; she loves everything about this place.

Of course, her absolute favorite is none other than Li Qishang, that pure, handsome, and adorable little prince, he is her absolute favorite!

But she wouldn't tell him that; she wanted him to experience it for himself.

Life is all about opening blind boxes; that's how you discover more and more surprises with each one!