The study in the Deng family mansion.
"What do you mean 'disappeared'?" Deng Yi asked angrily.
The people kneeling below didn't dare to raise their heads. "Sir, we had captured Hongxiao, but she was kidnapped on the way."
Who did it?
"I am unaware of this. The other party was dressed in black and masked, and I cannot discern their background."
Who did she meet before?
"I didn't see anyone, but it seemed like the Regent's carriage passed by at the time."
Su Ruojin?!
"They met?" Deng Yi's voice was tinged with coldness.
"No, she just disturbed the princess's carriage, so our men took her away."
Deng Yi picked up the inkstone on the table and smashed it at the kneeling man. The man didn't dare to dodge and was hit on the head with a mixture of blood and ink.
"What a bunch of useless trash! Utter trash!"
Deng Yi felt uneasy. He knew Su Ruojin well, and with this woman's sensitivity, she would definitely notice the problem.
He never expected that Su Muyao, who usually seemed so gentle, would be so strong-willed, willing to risk her own life to protect a maid.
This completely ruined all his plans.
Everything was fine before, why did this happen!
Deng Yi also knew that this was not the time to complain or blame others, but to face what was to come.
Fortunately, he had already made the arrangements.
"Go and have someone prepare it."
Yes!
As soon as the servants left, the Deng family's steward rushed in, looking somewhat flustered.
"My lord, the Regent's wife has arrived."
"What's the rush? She's here. Have someone entertain the princess well. Someone, help me change my clothes," Deng Yi ordered.
Immediately, servants brought him clothes and helped him change.
Over there, as soon as the tea was served, Deng Yi came out to greet them, kneeling down to pay his respects.
"This humble official greets Your Highness."
Sitting in the main seat, Su Ruojin looked at Deng Yi calmly, "Lord Deng, there's no need for formalities. I haven't seen Mu Yao in a long time, so I came to visit her today. Please trouble Lord Deng to let Mu Yao come out and chat with me."
After saying that, Su Ruojin looked at Deng Yi as if trying to read something from his face.
Deng Yi remained calm and showed no panic. "The Princess and Mu Yao are truly sisters. They miss each other so much after not seeing each other for so long. I will not stop them. Someone, go and invite Miss Su out."
Su Ruojin was somewhat surprised. According to Hongxiao, Deng Yi had tormented Mu Yao and must be injured. How could he let her out?
Although surprised, Su Ruojin remained outwardly calm as she waited for Mu Yao to come out.
A short while later, Su Muyao came out. The maid beside her had been changed, and she looked perfectly normal.
Su Muyao walked up to Su Ruojin and bowed gracefully, "Muyao greets Your Highness."
His expression remained calm and aloof, as always.
"Lord Deng, Mu Yao and I have some things we'd like to discuss. Would you be so kind as to grant us this favor?"
Deng Yi nodded hurriedly, "Of course, Your Highness, please proceed."
After speaking, Deng Yi waved his hand, and everyone in the Deng residence withdrew.
"Mu Yao, how have you been lately? I heard that Deng Yi is preparing betrothal gifts to propose to the Su family. Have you thought it through? Once you take this step, there's no turning back."
"Your Highness, Mu Yao is doing well. Lord Deng has feelings for Mu Yao, and Mu Yao is naturally happy to marry him," Su Mu Yao said calmly, her eyes revealing no emotion.
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