Her nonchalant, "what's the use of trying" attitude infuriated the Fourth Prince, yet also made him somewhat amused.
"Still saying you're not angry?" Fourth Prince could no longer hold back, shaking his head helplessly, his gaze softening slightly.
This sudden change surprised He Yue, who wondered how her temper could change so easily.
"I wronged you that day by not distinguishing right from wrong. I have already punished Li Shi. Have you vented your anger?"
He Yue pinched her chin, pondering the indulgent tone in her mind, not understanding why, but still remained unconvinced on the surface: "You're wrong about that. What's with all this talk about being angry? How could I possibly be entitled to be angry? I wouldn't dare."
"Your temperament is somewhat similar to your father's; you're unforgiving when you're in the right." The Fourth Prince looked up and sighed, but there was a smile in his eyes.
At this moment, Heyue was no longer so afraid of the Fourth Prince in front of her, after all, she could see that the Fourth Prince was in a good mood today and had no intention of blaming her.
However, the other party's change was too rapid, making her slightly uneasy. Heyue lowered her head and twisted her fingers.
After a while, no one spoke again. Heyue felt that things couldn't continue like this, so she brought up a topic she cared about most: "Fourth Master, when will the Thirteenth Master arrive?"
"What do you want with him? If I'm not mistaken, you've always been at odds with the thirteenth brother." The Fourth Prince stared intently at her, his eyes probing.
He Yue awkwardly looked away and whispered, "Those were all misunderstandings, haven't they been cleared up already?"
"Oh? Thirteenth Brother, that's not what you said. You held a deep grudge against Thirteenth Brother after what happened at Prince An's residence. Why have you changed your tune now?"
Upon hearing this, Heyue couldn't help but grit her teeth inwardly. How could the Thirteenth Prince have told the Fourth Prince about this?
However, being thick-skinned, she could only feign innocence: "Who said that? It's all a misunderstanding. How could the Thirteenth Prince be that kind of person? The Thirteenth Prince is upright and honest, a truly good person."
He pressed his fist to his lips, coughed lightly to hide his laughter, and said with a tense face, "In that case, you and your thirteenth brother should clear up the misunderstanding another day. Your thirteenth brother thinks you hate him very much and is in a bad mood."
"Definitely, definitely." He Yue forced a smile, her face stiff.
If she had known this would happen, she shouldn't have spoken so harshly to the Thirteenth Prince that day. Right now, she felt a deep pain in her face.
"My thirteenth brother has been unwell these past few days and is probably unable to see you. If you have anything to say, you can tell me, and I will pass it on to him."
The Fourth Prince stopped teasing her and answered her question.
The Thirteenth Prince had just fought with the Fourteenth Prince, and he would probably need some time to recover. He Yue sighed inwardly that she had come at the wrong time and should have thought of this sooner.
However, she couldn't tell this woman what she wanted to say to the Thirteenth Prince, unless she was suicidal.
So she quickly changed the subject, smiling slightly: "Let's wait until the Thirteenth Prince is better before we talk about it. There's no rush."
The Fourth Prince didn't ask any further questions, but his eyes darkened as he gave her a deep look. Suddenly, he asked, "Do you have any old grudges with that Guo Luoluo woman?"
Huh? He Yue met his dark, deep gaze with a puzzled look in her eyes, her brows furrowed. "What do you mean by that, Fourth Master?"
Seeing that she really didn't understand, the Fourth Prince explained it more clearly: "Guoluo is domineering on the surface, but she is very strict with her subordinates. Few people can make mistakes under her nose. Your sixth sister is not on good terms with Wanyan, but Wanyan and Guoluo are very close."
He Yue's mind was a complete mess. What did he mean by that? Especially the last sentence: Wanyan Mingshuang and Guoluoluo were very close. How could that be? At the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet that day, Guoluo ...
But if what the Fourth Prince said is true, she did have her doubts. When Wanyan and her sixth sister had a dispute, she happened to be out at the time. She thought it was a coincidence. Although she had a moment of doubt, she quickly dismissed it.
She saw Lady Guoluo and the Ninth Prince outside for a while. When she returned, her Sixth Sister had already changed her clothes. When she went to find her, her Sixth Sister and the Thirteenth Prince were together.
If I had been there, I would have accompanied my sixth sister to change her clothes, but because I wasn't there, I missed the chance.
But how could that be? Anyone else would have doubted it, but she was the only one he didn't want to doubt even a little bit.
Could it be that I really made a mistake?
While He Yue was lost in thought and her mind was in turmoil, the Fourth Prince spoke again: "In any case, do not associate too closely with the Guo Luo Luo clan in the future."
Pulled back to her senses, He Yue felt a surge of displeasure upon hearing these somewhat forceful words, which manifested on her face as she pursed her lips.
Seeing that she clearly hadn't listened, the Fourth Prince frowned and his tone became stern: "Don't be childish. There are some things you don't understand, and I can't explain them to you. But since this matter involves the Thirteenth Brother, it's not simple. Just listen to me. I'm doing this for your own good."
Who's acting like a child? He Yue almost rolled her eyes, never knowing he could be so long-winded.
He Yue wasn't ungrateful; she could hear the concern in his words and was deeply moved. However, He Yue had her own considerations. If she was truly the person she wanted, she couldn't possibly distance herself from him.
However, he obediently agreed on the surface.
Upon seeing this, the Fourth Prince's expression softened, and he brought up another matter: "I heard you're looking for someone?"
He Yue was slightly surprised. How did he know?
Seeing the confusion on her face, the Fourth Prince sighed: "If you need anything, just come to me, and I can help you."
He Yue almost wondered if she was hallucinating. Why was this Fourth Prince so easy to talk to today? He was showing concern for her while also offering his help.
So shocked was Heyue that she stood there dumbfounded, mouth agape, staring blankly at the Fourth Prince, speechless for a long time.
The Fourth Prince rose, walked around the desk, and went to her side. He reached out and stroked her soft hair, speaking gently, "It's always inconvenient for a little girl like you to find someone. With me here, it's much easier than for a little girl like you."
He Yue closed her mouth and asked softly, "How did Fourth Master know?"
The Fourth Prince's face darkened as he recalled what he had heard that day.
He Yue shrank back in fright at his sudden dark expression, muttering to herself, "What's wrong with him? Why is he suddenly angry?"
In an instant, she felt a cool sensation on her neck.
She couldn't help but wonder where he had found her, but she couldn't figure it out.
After all, he had asked Yiduli for help with this matter, so why would the Fourth Prince pay attention to Yiduli, a mere boy?
Worried about frightening the young girl, the Fourth Prince took a deep breath, barely suppressing his anger, and said in a nonchalant tone: "That day, you and that brat Yiduli met a few people at the teahouse. I happened to be right next to you."
He Yue suddenly realized what was happening, and couldn't help but complain, "How unlucky of me to be right next to him! And he even overheard me."
But even if he finds out, it shouldn't matter, it's just a search for someone, who can think too much about it?
Thinking of this, He Yue felt relieved.
To everyone's surprise, He Yue was terrified by his words and broke out in a cold sweat.
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