Shangshu Mansion.
"Haven't you found it yet?"
“…No.” Chu Junyao was in a heavy mood. He had barely slept for two days. His beard was untidy and he didn’t look like a gentleman at all.
Minister Chu wasn't much better, his hair had turned a few grayer at the temples, and he fidgeted uncomfortably. "Are you sure the Ninth Prince fell in with him?"
Chu Junyao: "The witnesses said that the Ninth Prince jumped down on his own initiative. My son thinks that the Ninth Prince and Yan Xi have always had a good relationship. If the two were still alive, the Ninth Prince would definitely take good care of him."
Minister Chu closed his eyes, his brow furrowed. "We haven't found anything yet, so the chances of survival are higher, but Xi'er's body can't be kept for too long. Ninth Prince... I heard that a tragically dead black bear was found in the hunting grounds. If I remember correctly, you said someone saw the Third Prince forcing the Ninth Prince into the black bear's territory."
Chu Junyao nodded, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind, and his eyes changed, "Dad, what do you mean..."
Minister Chu stood with his hands behind his back. "The Ninth Prince is not as simple as he appears to be. Perhaps Xi'er will not be in any danger."
"If that's the case, that would be great." Chu Junyao concentrated.
At this time, the servant came to announce, "Master, Master, Fifth Miss Murong wishes to see you."
Chu Junyao and Minister Chu looked at each other and said, "Let her in."
"Yes, sir."
"Dad, how could you let her in? If it weren't for her, Yanxi would not have been in danger again and again. This time, it was also because of her that Yanxi was chased by a tiger and fell off a cliff." Chu Junyao had a stern face, and it was obvious that he had a big prejudice against this Fifth Miss Murong.
Minister Chu was helpless. "Jun Yao, why are you sulking? Although Xi'er is simple, she's not stupid enough to jump into the lake on her own initiative. Don't you think about it? If Xi'er didn't have any feelings for her, why would she risk her life to save her?"
Chu Junyao suddenly choked, a little bit unbelievable, "Dad, you don't mean to say that Yan Xi likes that fifth Miss Murong?!"
"otherwise?"
Chu Junyao rolled his eyes with a look of disgust, "Forget it, Yan Xi only knows how to eat and play all day long. If he knew what love was, I would take my head off and let you kick it like a ball. I think he is just thinking about Miss Murong Wu's cooking skills. What's more, he is still so young and slow. Even if he understood, he is so lazy and can't do anything. Who would like him?"
“…” Minister Chu probably thought what he said made a lot of sense and didn’t know what to say for a moment.
"Oh, never mind. When he's older, if he really likes a girl, I'll ask His Majesty to grant him a marriage, even if it means putting up with my old shame. I can't let him stay single."
Chu Junyao muttered softly: "You can't force the little girl to do that."
"..." Minister Chu was annoyed and glared at him, "You little bastard, that's your own brother."
Soon, the servant brought the haggard Murong Xing.
Chu Junyao had met Yan Xi several times because of her relationship, but every time this little girl looked radiant and energetic. Why was she so embarrassed today?
Murong Xing's eyes were swollen from crying. Because of the chest injury and lack of rest, his face was pale and lifeless, and he looked like he could collapse at any time.
She was about to bow politely to the two of them, but Chu Junyao stopped her, "I heard that Miss Murong was injured. If that's the case, you should go back and have a good rest. There's no need to rush around and tire yourself out."
"Thank you, Master Chu and Lord Chu, for your concern. However, Yan Xi hasn't been found yet. I'm worried and can't recover from my illness." Murong Xing choked up a little. "I came here today to ask if there are any clues."
Chu Junyao felt a little annoyed when he saw her tearful face. He was most afraid of women crying.
"Not yet. We are looking for him. His Majesty has also sent people. You... don't worry."
Minister Chu also said, "Fifth Miss, you should go back. No matter what, this official and Xi'er will not blame you."
Hearing this, Murong Xing's nose felt sore, his eyes turned red, and he was about to collapse. "I'm sorry."
"Jun Yao, send Miss Murong back to rest." Minister Chu said hurriedly when he saw this.
Chu Junyao pursed his lips and reluctantly agreed, "Miss Murong, please."
Murong Xing held back her tears and walked in front.
However, she blamed herself too much, and because she could not help, the more she thought about it, the more uncomfortable she became, and she sobbed softly.
The rough man Chu Junyao was really scared when he heard it, "Fifth Miss, please stop crying, okay? Yan Xi is my biological brother and I am still calm, why are you crying? I..."
Murong Xing wiped her tears and looked up at him. Her vision was a little blurry, and she said stubbornly, "I, I didn't cry. I also regard him as my own brother. I just feel that I am too useless and can't do anything. I can only sit and wait for death..."
Seeing her crying harder and harder, tears welling up in her eyes, Chu Junyao panicked and was at a loss. "Why are you crying harder and harder? I... I wasn't mean to you... Forget it, I'll take you home first."
It's so annoying, he doesn't know how to comfort people at all.
Murong Xing sniffed, shut up, and tried hard to suppress her tears, but before she had walked for long, she felt dizzy and fell backwards.
Chu Junyao was startled, and quickly hugged her, "Miss Murong!"
…
"Xiao Jingwen was not found? Really?" A beautiful woman dressed in elegant and luxurious clothes was drinking tea leisurely, looking at the blue-clothed palace maid in front of her, smiling with schadenfreude.
"To answer your Majesty, this is absolutely true. The cliff is very deep. If you fall down, you will be seriously injured if not killed. Moreover, there are many ferocious beasts in the mountains. The Ninth Prince, who doesn't know martial arts, is likely to be in great danger."
Concubine Shu tutted her tongue and sneered, "It would be best if he died, so I wouldn't be upset by him. When I think of that bitch his mother, I want to skin him alive!"
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