Chapter 429 The baby of Prince Yu's concubine has disappeared.
Yan Shi said awkwardly, "Recently, there have been many babies mysteriously disappearing in the capital. This matter can be big or small, but unfortunately, the child born to Prince Yu's concubine has also disappeared, and the Prime Minister's grandson is also gone."
"How long has the child been missing?" Xiao Tang asked curiously.
Yan Shi's expression immediately became even more serious. "He has been missing since the Lantern Festival, until today."
Oh my god.
It's been half a month already.
No wonder the Marquis of Rong'an was the calmest of the three, because he had not lost his child.
Marquis Rong'an mocked Prince Yu for suddenly paying extra attention to court affairs, saying it was because his own child had gone missing.
Xiao Tang could imagine the scene at that time. If it were someone else's child who was lost, Prince Yu would definitely be aloof and indifferent.
"No wonder he was in such a hurry..." Yan Jiu snorted softly, revealing a hint of disdain.
He knew that Prince Yu couldn't possibly be that diligent.
Xiao Tang pinched her chin.
He patted Ruyi and said, "Go and prepare some pastries and fruits for the adults. I'll take them in."
Ruyi understood immediately and quickly brought her pastries and fruit.
Because these pastries are usually prepared in the kitchen, since the princess often has a craving, the prince has instructed that they must be prepared regularly.
It is absolutely unacceptable for the princess to crave pastries but not have any; that would be unacceptable.
Xiao Tang held up the plate and praised Ruyi: "Good Ruyi, you are a virtuous girl. Whoever marries you will be very lucky."
After saying that, she excitedly picked up her tray and left.
These words were clearly meant for Yan Jiu.
Ruyi's hands were empty. Looking in the direction the princess had left, her face flushed, she silently glanced in Yan Jiu's direction.
She pursed her red lips.
This action was only understood by her and Yan Jiu.
Yan Jiu knew she was just being coquettish.
Men are naturally shy, and his healthy, wheat-colored skin quickly flushed red, partly because he understood the princess's advice.
Xiao Tang brought fruit and pastries into the house.
In the study, Prince Yu and the Prime Minister were weeping and pouring out their grievances.
They portrayed themselves as suffering greatly, as incredibly miserable, and as if their children were starving in some remote corner, making it sound extremely tragic.
An eerie atmosphere permeated the study.
The most ingenious part was that both the Regent and the Marquis of Rong'an watched the two men's performance in silence.
Especially when looking at Prince Yu, it was as if he were a fool.
Emperor Huai Leng was so excited that he couldn't tell whether he was spitting or crying and snot flying everywhere. He raised his sleeve to wipe away his tears.
"Your Majesty, I rarely ask you for favors, but today I truly have no choice but to ask you for help."
"This matter..." the Prime Minister hesitated, "...still needs to be investigated. What if more children go missing?"
One spoke of his own suffering, while the other spoke with heartfelt emotion about the suffering of people who lost their children. The difference in their abilities was immediately apparent.
Xiao Tang said with a smile, "My lords, please don't rush. Have some pastries and fruit, sit down and talk slowly."
She also called Yan Jiu over: "Quickly pour tea for the three lords, we can't be negligent."
As Yan Jiu poured the tea, he stole a glance at Prince Yu.
Prince Yu was the one who lost his composure the most.
His eyes were red.
It's really pathetic for a grown man to cry like that.
[Oh ho, crying like that, she looks even more wronged than Dou E?]
Just as they finished their first cup of tea, Di Jingling quickly asked, "Have you finished drinking?"
The three nodded in unison, a rare occurrence for them.
"Then please return," Di Jingling said again.
Prince Yu and the Prime Minister: ? ? ?
Marquis Rong'an: I knew it would be like this. I'm just here to make up the numbers.
The three of them had different expressions and rich inner monologues, but the only difference was that Marquis Rong'an was the first to get up and leave.
Prince Yu quickly stopped him, "My lord, wait! If the Regent doesn't give us an answer today, we can't leave!"
The Prime Minister nodded repeatedly, "Yes, otherwise there will be more appeals in court tomorrow."
Marquis Rong'an spread his hands: "Your Highness, Prime Minister, the Regent doesn't want to get involved in this matter, can't you see that?"
The two shook their heads again.
It seems like they agree with that statement.
Xiao Tang approached Di Jingling with a smile, "My husband said he wouldn't interfere, so why are you all in such a hurry?"
"Oh, by the way, you guys seem to be in such a hurry, do you have a lead?"
And so...
Prince Yu and the Prime Minister looked at each other in bewilderment.
There are obviously no clues.
"How old are your babies?" Xiao Tang asked again.
"My child... is only six months old."
"My grandson is only three months old." The Prime Minister became even more heartbroken when he mentioned this, his heart leaping into his throat, overwhelmed with emotion.
No, he was terribly upset.
[Huh? What a coincidence! Both were babies under one year old who were kidnapped?]
[And it disappeared so mysteriously, shouldn't the traffickers have kidnapped a weaned baby...?]
Xiao Tang frowned suddenly.
They also realized that something was wrong.
My hand was gently tugged.
Di Jingling held her small hand, the warmth of his palm soothing her fingers, as if giving her a gentle reminder.
Xiao Tang suddenly lowered her eyes.
"Tomorrow, the King will bring the Imperial Advisor to your residences to investigate the case. Please return."
He was quite polite.
If this had happened in the past, it would have been truly frightening if the Regent had been this gentle in dismissing someone.
Marquis Rong'an looked dazed for a moment, glanced at Xiao Tang, and then nodded and left first.
Di Huai Leng looked extremely depressed. When he glanced at the loving couple, his feelings became somewhat complicated.
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