Grand Prince didn’t seem to notice, or rather, he was too happy to care about the deep affection between Mo Mei and Jiujiu. Why would he have the heart to blame them?
The dining room in Chen Prince Mansion was filled with a warm and harmonious atmosphere, but the study in Jing Prince Mansion was shrouded in a heavy gloom.
Prince Jing dismissed all the servants and smashed everything in the study that could be smashed, his mouth uttering continuous curses, his voice filled with a bone-chilling hatred, like a wounded beast roaring.
To avoid attracting the emperor’s attention, he instructed his confidant to carry out the plan. He remained in the mansion waiting for good news, but instead of good news, he received the imperial edict confining him to his mansion. His mother’s silence also gave him an ominous premonition.
Unfortunately, he and everyone in the mansion were forbidden from leaving, and with the emperor’s troops guarding outside, it was impossible to find out any news from outside.
Although he was furious, he knew the importance of timing. The emperor didn’t value him, and if he wanted to achieve his ambitions, he couldn’t defy the emperor.
Finally, after exhausting his rage, Prince Jing ordered his trusted follower to come in and clean up the mess, warning him not to leak a single word.
With the dregs of the previous dynasty not yet eradicated, Yang Mengchen understood Long Xuanmo’s worries and did not leave the mansion anymore. She either stayed in her room sewing clothes for the newly born or unborn children or visited the adjacent Princess Mansion to accompany Prince De and the others.
The warrants for the arrest of the remnants of the previous dynasty had long been plastered all over the streets and alleys, along with news of the public execution of the Dugu Fuxing siblings and the list of officials implicated in the conspiracy with the remnants of the previous dynasty.
On the morning of the execution, after seeing off Long Xuanmo, Yang Mengchen stayed in the study, her eyes on the books in her hands, but she didn’t turn a page for half the day.
"Princess, rest assured, Prince has made thorough preparations, and he is sure to capture all the rebels in one fell swoop," Hai Tang said softly to comfort her.
To that, Mo Mei added, "Princess, you made sure the Dugu Fuxing siblings took the medicine, so even if they escape, they can’t evade Prince’s net."
Putting down the book, Yang Mengchen stood up and walked to the window, looking up at the clear blue sky, her heart heavy with a silent sigh.
Wherever there are people, there are loopholes, and with loopholes, there is no impenetrable net. Otherwise, she would not have suggested that Wende allow the Dragon Guards to mingle in the crowd. The Dragon Guards were skilled at tracking. If anyone managed to escape, they would be able to find them, and the army stationed at every entrance to The Capital would execute any fleeing suspects on sight, no questions asked.
Fortunately, Xiao Guai was always by Wende’s side, which gave her some peace of mind. As for Xiao Bai and Xiao Jin, they had been busy catching the rebels with Mo Yun and were hard to see during this time.
Around Wei Hour (approximately 2 pm), Mo Yu hurried back with news for Yang Mengchen, who remained by the window, "Princess, indeed, rebels attempted to rescue their comrades during the execution, but they have all been captured; the fleeing rebels have also been apprehended by the soldiers. The Dugu Fuxing siblings have been taken back to Sky Prison. Prince and Grand Prince are busy with the aftermath and asked me to tell you, Princess, that he will accompany you for dinner in the evening."
"Thank you for your hard work. Take good care of Prince and Grand Prince," Yang Mengchen said, then nodded at Hai Tang, who handed a food box to Mo Yu.
Mo Yu accepted it respectfully and departed.
With a long sigh of relief, Yang Mengchen finally felt at ease. She ate a simple lunch and, with Sister Jin and others, began preparing for Min Ruoyang’s Third-Day Washing Ceremony.
In the main courtyard of Duke Pingxi Mansion.
Old Lady Du was also concerned about the upcoming Third-Day Washing Ceremony, not for her own grandson, but rather she saw it as an opportunity to arrange a marriage for Du Sihui and her eldest son.
When Long Jingxi safely gave birth to a son, Old Lady Du had intended to use the opportunity to stay at Princess Mansion with Du Sihui. However, Duke Pingxi Mansion sent for her to return home for an urgent matter, forcing Old Lady Du to let Du Sihui leave. Naturally, she did not stay behind either and immediately returned to The Mansion of Marquis Guangping. ƒгeewёbnovel.com
Now, Old Lady Du sent for someone to bring Du Sihui back from Duke Pingxi Mansion, feeling strange that Du Sihui, who usually sent word of her safety, had been silent for three days, suggesting something was amiss.
Not long afterward, the breathless servant she sent rushed back with unsettling news: Du Sihui was missing, and people at Duke Pingxi Mansion were also covertly searching for her. Since Du Sihui was a maiden, any rumor could damage her reputation, so Duke Pingxi Mansion did not dare to cause an uproar and naturally did not inform Old Lady Du.
Du Sihui had clearly returned to Duke Pingxi Mansion, only to vanish without a trace, and no one there noticed—a perplexing development to Old Lady Du.
After three days without finding her, Duke Pingxi Mansion only considered speaking with Old Lady Du about reporting to the Government Office; however, she immediately refused. With The Capital fraught with tension and everyone feeling endangered, there was no guarantee the officials would have time to deal with the matter, and it would also tarnish the reputation of both the Guangping Hou Mansion and Duke Pingxi Mansion.
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