Chapter 542 Who is angry with him? !
The tranquility was broken by the sound of steady footsteps.
An Yi's tall figure appeared at the door, his shoulders and hands laden with packages of varying sizes, clearly having just returned from outside. He walked silently into the warm room and gently placed the packages on the round table in the center. His movements were quick, yet with a subtle hint of travel.
"Princess," An Yi's voice was low and clear, breaking the silence in the room. "I have returned to the capital to inquire about the news as instructed."
He raised his eyes to the figure on the couch and continued, "Shortly after we left the capital, the four gates were sealed and martial law was imposed. Now, the entire capital is in a state of panic. The guards sent by the Queen Mother are searching door to door for your whereabouts." He paused, then added, "Young Master Lan has been taken in by the old Duke to the Duke of Protector's Mansion. The Queen Mother... has not yet taken any action against Young Master Lan."
Lan Xiyue didn't show much surprise when she heard that. She just turned around slowly. Her posture was still lazy, but the leisurely look she had just had on the snow had faded from her cold eyes. They had become calm and deep. She was relieved that her brother was in the Duke of Huguo's Mansion.
She replied calmly, "Get ready and set off tomorrow."
"Set off?" Chuchun and Chuxia raised their heads almost simultaneously, stopping what they were doing. Their bright eyes were filled with surprise and confusion. They asked in unison, "Princess, where are we... going?"
Lan Xiyue's lips curled up into a faint smile that held no clear meaning. "Southern Xinjiang!" She spat out these two words, then as if she had thought of something, she gently shook her head. Her eyes shifted as she changed her words: "Wait, let's not go to Southern Xinjiang. Let's go to Western Chu."
"Xi Chu?!" The two girls were completely confused. They looked at each other with big question marks on their faces. Why did the princess suddenly want to go to Xi Chu, the legendary closed-door country?
An Yi's stern face also showed obvious surprise. He frowned slightly and said in a deep voice: "Princess, Xi Chu? Xi Chu has been closed for many years. Outsiders are prohibited from entering and leaving at will. The checkpoints are extremely strict..."
Lan Xiyue waved her hand nonchalantly, "No problem, let the secret guards go ahead."
She sat up slightly straighter, her eyes gleaming with an undeniable light. "Tell them to prepare foolproof identification documents. We... just need to find a way to sneak in."
Her original plan was indeed to visit Southern Xinjiang, but then she changed her mind. If Mo Linyuan returned to Beijing and found her missing, the first place he would think of would definitely be the Southern Xinjiang she had mentioned! She didn't want to go back to the Regent's Palace right now, so she decided to go out and have fun as much as she could.
An Yi became even more worried and couldn't help but mutter in a low voice. His voice was not loud, but it reached Lan Xiyue's ears clearly: "Princess... if you leave and the prince can't find you when he comes back... I'm afraid he will... go crazy." He knew his master's temperament very well.
Lan Xiyue snorted when she heard that, "Hmph! This princess is creating an opportunity for him! If I don't leave, how will Anya have the chance to get close to Mo Linyuan? Wouldn't that be a waste of the Queen Mother's 'good intentions'?" Her words were full of sarcasm.
An Yi's mouth twitched, revealing a helpless yet determined smile: "Princess, you're joking. Even if you are not in the mansion, that person... I'm afraid he won't even be able to touch the corner of the prince's clothes. I'm afraid... the prince won't be able to find you, and he will have nowhere to vent his anger. The first person to suffer will probably be that person." He was well aware of his own prince's "cleanliness" and his possessiveness of the princess.
Lan Xiyue lazily leaned back on the soft couch. "Anyway, the old Queen Mother is in charge of the Regent's Palace. She will always be able to protect her a little. Maybe if the old Queen Mother starts crying, making a scene, or even threatening to commit suicide, your prince... will soften his heart and 'compromise' again?"
She deliberately emphasized the word "compromise," a hint of coldness flashing across her eyes. "In short, I'm feeling quite uncomfortable staying in the Prince Regent's Mansion right now! Instead of being suffocated in that smoky and gloomy place, why not go out for a walk, see the world, and relax? Wouldn't that be a pleasure?"
An Yi knew that the princess had made up her mind and there was no point in saying more. He could only bow and respond, "Yes, I understand. I will arrange the itinerary and manpower right away." He turned and was about to leave.
"Wait!" Lan Xiyue's cold voice sounded again.
An Yi suddenly stopped in his tracks, turned around immediately, bowed his head and said respectfully, "Do you have any other instructions, Princess?"
Lan Xiyue's gaze fell calmly on him. "An Yi, I don't want us to leave any traces along the way that could be tracked." She paused slightly, her tone emphasizing, "I know that you secret guards have your own special ways of communicating and passing messages. Do you... understand what I mean?"
An Yi's heart leaped, instantly understanding the princess's determination. This time, she wasn't just running away; she was completely "disappearing"! She wouldn't even leave the prince a single clue! It was clear she was truly furious, determined not to let the prince find her! He could almost foresee the prince's devastating rage upon learning the princess was missing and there was no clue left... Cold sweat practically soaked his back.
"Hmm?" Lan Xiyue saw his hesitation and raised her voice slightly, with a hint of dangerous pressure, "Do you understand?"
An Yi woke up from his thoughts with a look of embarrassment on his face. He said stiffly, "Princess, I understand what you mean, but... if the prince... finds you in the future and learns that it was me and others who erased all traces along the way... I'm afraid..." He didn't dare to imagine the consequences.
Lan Xiyue gave him a cold roll of the eyes, interrupting his hesitation. Her voice was low, but every word was as sharp as an icy cone: "What are you afraid of? Who do you belong to now?" She leaned forward slightly, and invisible pressure enveloped her. "If I knew that you dared to disobey and secretly pass on information..."
An Yi's heart was pounding. He quickly knelt on one knee and said urgently, "I dare not! Princess, please calm down! I guarantee with my life that I will never let anyone know your whereabouts! All traces will be completely erased!"
Lan Xiyue nodded with satisfaction, regained her lazy look, and waved her hand: "Go."
An Yi felt as if he had been pardoned. He quickly stood up and walked out. His steps were much heavier than when he came, but his heart was filled with awe. He knew that this trip was a heavy responsibility and he had to make arrangements immediately to ensure that everything went well.
After An Yi left, Chu Chun and Chu Xia carefully gathered around the couch.
Chuchun looked at her master, her delicate brows furrowed tightly, her eyes filled with worry, and she asked softly, "Princess...are you...sulking with the prince?"
Lan Xiyue rolled her eyes at Chuchun in annoyance and said, "Who is angry with him? I just...just want to go out and play! Is that not okay? If you don't want to go out, just stay." She turned her head away and looked at the snow falling outside the window again, but her eyes seemed a little more ethereal than before.
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