Nanqianyue completely ignored the various gazes directed at her and left the hall on her own.
After leaving the Xingtian Auction House, Nan Qianyue turned back and instructed the guards, "Two of you stay here to escort Nan Yichu back to the Prime Minister's residence."
"yes."
Inside the carriage, Nan Qianyue sat primly, behaving like a well-bred young lady. She glanced at Green Robe and asked, "Green Robe, if I behave improperly outside, will you report it to Mother?"
These words startled the woman in green, who quickly lowered her head. "Miss, have I done something wrong to displease you?"
Nanqianyue took a breath. "Just tell me if you will or you won't."
The woman in green lowered her head even further, saying, "This servant...this servant will obey whatever you say, young lady."
Nanqianyue was very satisfied with this answer. She didn't want to be surrounded by surveillance cameras, otherwise it would be very uncomfortable to keep pretending.
"Great, then you can start getting used to it now."
The man in green was a little dazed. He slowly looked up and saw the girl sprawled out on the soft seat, occasionally rolling her eyes.
this……
Nanqianyue glanced at her and said lazily, "Don't worry, I'm not always like this. It's just that I've been maintaining this dignified posture for too long today, and I need to stretch a bit."
Then she added, "Why don't you try it too? Stretching your arms and legs more often is good for your health."
The woman in green shook her head. "...This servant doesn't need to."
At the entrance of the Prime Minister's residence, Nan Qianyue bumped into the Prime Minister's wife as soon as he got off the carriage.
"Mother!"
Nanqianyue walked quickly to the Prime Minister's wife, happily bowed, and showed no sign of panic at disobeying the "decree" to go out and play.
The Prime Minister's wife also miraculously didn't say anything bad about her. The slight smile on her lips contained kindness and elegance. "I was just about to go to the Prince Anzheng's residence to express my gratitude. Qianyue and Mother should go together."
“This…” Nan Qianyue gave a wry smile. “Mother, didn’t you tell me to stay away from him? I guess I won’t go.”
The Prime Minister's wife's smile held a hint of relief. "It's good that you think that way. Go back and rest."
“Mother, Prince Anzheng might not be here if you go now,” Nan Qianyue said, pulling at the Prime Minister’s wife.
A strange glint flashed in the Prime Minister's wife's eyes. "How did Qian Yue know he wasn't here?"
Nanqianyue didn't intend to keep it a secret, but the news of her encounter at the Xingtian Auction House today would likely spread throughout the capital very quickly, so she decided to explain it to him in advance.
"I dare not hide it from you, Mother. Today I went to the Xingtian Auction House and met Prince Anzheng, as well as the young master and young lady of the Xie family."
"I'll tell you the details when Mother returns, and I'll go to Luhua Courtyard to explain everything." Her tone and demeanor were extremely obedient.
The Prime Minister's wife didn't delve into it further, and nodded twice, "Alright, go ahead."
Nanqianyue still didn't let go of her. "Mother, why don't you send someone to check first? Otherwise, we'll have made a wasted trip."
The old nanny Kong, who was by the Prime Minister's wife's side, said with a smile, "Young lady, the madam sent a visiting card yesterday and made an appointment with the Prince of Anzheng's residence. Whether the prince is present or not, we should arrive in advance."
“…Oh, okay.” Nan Qianyue let go of her hand.
As the Prime Minister's wife turned around, she gave Nan Qianyue a meaningful look.
There seemed to be...disappointment? Worry? Guilt in his eyes?
I had a bad feeling about the southward migration month.
Prince Anzheng's Mansion.
The Prime Minister's wife was led to sit in the main hall. The appointed time had arrived, but Prince Anzheng was nowhere to be seen.
The steward of the Prince's mansion explained very politely, "Madam, please understand. The Prince went to Xingtian Auction House to pick up some items today. I suppose he was delayed by something."
The Prime Minister's wife smiled, her demeanor serene and dignified. "Steward Lu, you are too kind. It is merely the duty of a subject, and I dare not presume to offer any explanation."
Butler Lu smiled and didn't say anything more.
Time passed slowly, and the Prime Minister's wife remained seated throughout, not touching the tea on the table.
An hour passed quietly, and in another half hour it would be dinner time. The Prime Minister's wife certainly couldn't wait any longer.
If we wait any longer, we'll just be freeloading on dinner.
The Prime Minister's wife finally stood up. "Since Your Highness is busy with official duties, I will not disturb you any longer. Please ask Steward Lu to convey the message that the Prime Minister's residence is grateful for Your Highness's life-saving grace to my daughter. As for the person who tried to harm my daughter, the Prime Minister's residence will investigate and find out. Your Highness is too busy to trouble him any further."
Butler Lu chuckled twice, "What you say is true, Madam. This old servant will see you off."
After the Prime Minister's wife left, three figures emerged from the shadows.
"Your Highness, the Prime Minister's wife is Miss Nan's mother, why don't you see her?" Qingyi really didn't understand the prince's thoughts. Shouldn't he try to win over his future mother-in-law in advance?
Qin Yi stood in the hall with a calm yet dignified expression, his hands clasped behind his back. His cool lips were slightly pursed, and his thoughts were hidden in his deep eyes.
Bai Shu walked to the seat where the Prime Minister's wife had sat, picked up the untouched teacup on the table, and shook his head, saying, "Qingyi, can't you see that the Prime Minister's wife is ostensibly here to express her gratitude, but in reality, she wants to sever ties with the Prince Anzheng's Mansion?"
Qingyi glanced at the teacup in Bai Shu's hand, her brows furrowing. "Why? We're not really at odds with the Prime Minister, doesn't the Prime Minister's wife know that?"
Bai Shu picked up his teacup and took two sips. "Whether she knows or not is not important. What is true is that she doesn't like the prince."
——
A woman's terrified screams echoed from inside the Princess's residence.
"Who! Who did this?!"
The princess, dressed in a magnificent robe, collapsed to the ground, with four corpses lying neatly in front of her.
Those were her secret guards, all of them extremely handsome, and they all had one thing in common: each of them resembled Prince Anzheng.
One of their eyes looked somewhat similar, and she loved to stare at it.
She liked to touch the one with her eyes closed because it had a similar face shape.
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