Mu Beichen was always decisive and efficient. He ordered people to move the things he needed from the palace to the Jingwang Mansion. He stood in the courtyard and personally directed a group of maids and strong men to carry several boxes of items to Feiyu Courtyard. He arranged everything as quickly as possible, keeping dozens of people busy.
Soon after, everything was tidied up. It was noon, and the sun was shining brightly. Everyone had been busy all day and took the opportunity to sneak away for a break. Only a few familiar servants wandered around the courtyard.
Mu Beichen stood with his hands on his hips, peering out the door, but after waiting for a long time without seeing Yu Qianqian, he couldn't help but become impatient. He raised his voice and called people over: "Steward, it's been so long, why hasn't Madam returned yet? Didn't we already give instructions to bring Madam out of the palace as soon as the time comes?"
Seeing his unpleasant expression, the old steward didn't dare to look him in the eye. Having worked in the Prince's mansion for so many years, he knew Mu Beichen's temper very well. Normally, this master was quite calm and considerate in his dealings with people, but whenever it came to Yu Qianqian, his temperament would immediately change. When he got anxious, he was capable of doing anything.
He paused for a moment, then bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, it was my fault for being confused. When Guard Xiao sent people to move things back to the manor earlier, he said that today the Madam was..." He only got halfway through his sentence before realizing his slip of the tongue and quickly corrected himself, "Your Majesty, the Madam stayed in the palace to have dinner with Young Master Su, so she may return to the manor later."
Upon hearing that Su Yu had left Yu Qianqian in the palace, Mu Beichen's face turned deathly pale, and he pressed on impatiently, "Where is Guard Xiao?"
Mentioning this, he was inexplicably furious. Before leaving, he had specifically instructed Xiao Mohan that leaving Yu Qianqian in the palace this time was of great significance, and that he must bring Yu Qianqian back before noon. However, not only did things not go according to plan, but bad news came quite quickly.
Just then, the old steward's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed in surprise, pointing to Xiao Mohan who was bursting out of the door from the outside: "Master, look, Guard Xiao is back."
Upon hearing the sound, Mu Beichen turned around impatiently, a handsome smile curving his lips. However, seeing that Xiao Mohan was all alone in his field of vision, the smile that flashed across his face instantly cooled down.
"Xiao Mohan, didn't I tell you to stay by Madam's side at all times? Why did you come back alone?"
Beside him, Xiao Mohan immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I heard from the servants in the palace that Madam wanted to stay in the palace for dinner with Young Master Su. I couldn't persuade her otherwise, so I had no choice but to return to the manor first to ask you for your decision."
His words followed another long sigh, followed by a grimace of frustration. Not only had he failed to perform his duties for his master, but he had also become unable to speak properly.
Mu Beichen's gaze faltered for a moment, and he looked thoughtfully at the empty gate. After a long while, his cold face remained expressionless. He said nothing, but silently turned around in front of everyone to find his own steed, pulled on the reins, and immediately leaped onto it.
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