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The heavy rain had been pouring down ferociously since that night, and it had gradually weakened on the second day. However, it was also only on the third day that the rain finally cleared up.

It was very strange that Nangong Waner had not been to the Duke Palace for three days already. Although the servants in the Palace were suspicious, they did not think too much about it. After all, the weather was not good these days.

Yes, because the Elder Xiu had "given up" Nangong Waner for a few days, his image in the palace had advanced by leaps and bounds, and all the servants in the mansion now praised him, although he was a literary legend and was famous for a long time, he had always been good to his students, and other than caring for them personally, he also cared for them and wished to pour tea for them.

Many of the girls in the different sects were jealous of Nangong Waner, thinking about how virtuous and capable Nangong Waner was. After learning under him, Elder Xiu was a highly respected person who taught her well, and not only that, she, Nangong Waner, was even betrothed to him.

A woman's heart would naturally be terrifying if it was filled with viciousness due to jealousy, and all kinds of slanderous words towards Nangong Waner came back like floodwaters.

At the same time, she seduced the Prince Zhan and Xiao Ze, which was a very low moral character. However, everyone believed that the Prince Zhan and Xiao Ze would see through her little trick sooner or later.

After these words were spread, the gossips in Shangjing City went quiet for a while. Maybe a lot of people enjoyed these words, as they worked together to spread this gossip, slandering Nangong Waner and worked together.

Even Qin Ruxue, who was the first on the female rankings in the gossip circle of Shangjing City tried his best to spread this gossip into the palace, telling it to the empress dowager in an extremely serious manner. When the empress dowager heard it, she naturally had a bad impression of Nangong Waner.

However, this was all a story for the future.

On the third day after the rain began to fall, the weather gradually became better. Large patches of sunlight shone on the prince's mansion, illuminating the entire palace with a golden splendor. Naturally, there was a bit of grandeur and grandeur within.

However, the difference was that Nangong Waner had lived with a few people in the Duke Palaces, which caused the atmosphere in the Mansion to become more lively. What they could feel was that the servants in the Mansion were not like the usual dull, orderly, and somewhat joyful voices and laughter filled with teasing.

Just then, the Prince Zhan slowly opened the door and walked out of the room.

The servants in the manor were all stunned. These few days, they hadn't heard that the prince had returned from the border. Everyone looked at each other in tacit understanding, but they could only see the same doubt on each other's faces.

"Let's set up food in the dining hall." Prince Zhan pointed to a random servant and instructed.

When the servant heard the order, he hurriedly ran away like a wisp of smoke.

In just a short moment, the news of Prince Zhan returning to the Duke Palace from the border area had spread throughout the entire palace. In less than an hour, news of the Prince Zhan returning to the Duke's Palace from the border region had spread into the palace. The emperor then sent his personal eunuch, Little De Zi, to the palace to call for people. As soon as Little De Zi left the palace, he ran into Eunuch Hai, a red-haired man who was walking alongside the empress dowager.

"Ugh, the empress dowager knows as well." Little De Zi thought to himself.

The butler of the Duke Palace also quickly went to see the Duke, while Liu Hong casually directed the kitchen to prepare breakfast for the Duke.

"Your Highness, when did you return? This old servant has failed in his duty to find out that the prince has already returned to the palace. " The steward of the Prince's estate bowed and said with an extremely remorseful tone.

"I've been back for three days." The Prince Zhan said indifferently.

In fact, no one could really blame the Duke Palace for this. No one was allowed to enter the Prince Zhan's house, and cleaning it personally, if the Duke didn't come back after three days, how could the mansion possibly discover anything?

After Liu Hong heard the Prince's words, he was extremely shocked. Three days had passed since he last heard that the Prince had returned to his mansion, which meant that if the Prince and the other two did not need anyone to serve them, then wouldn't that mean they had not eaten in three days? Liu Hong was suspicious, but did not show it on the surface. He did not say much as he instructed the kitchen to prepare the Duke's food.

Just as Prince Zhan sat down at the dining table, a servant came over to deliver a message that Eunuch De and Eunuch Hai had arrived.

Prince Zhan said coldly, "Please come in." After saying that, he raised his chopsticks again and gracefully got up.

Little De Zi and Eunuch Hai walked in very respectfully. When they saw that Prince Zhan was sitting down and eating dinner, they lowered their heads and walked over quickly.

Prince Zhan acted as if he did not see Little De and Eunuch Hai coming. He continued to lower his eyes and eat with a bland expression.

Little De and Eunuch Hai could not help but look at each other, confused.

"According to the past, although Prince Zhan has a cold personality and does not like strangers coming near, why is he so weird when he just returned from the border?" Eunuch Hai was getting on in years. It was difficult for him to stand. He slowly moved to the steward's side and elbowed him.

Eunuch Hai blinked his wrinkled eyes as he tried his best to look over the Prince Zhan. The steward was very embarrassed, but Eunuch Hai could not hold it in and forced him to speak up. He could not, because Eunuch Hai was the empress dowager's favorite, so he had to give him face.

"Your Highness, Eunuch De and Eunuch Hai have come. Perhaps they have something to tell you." The steward of the Prince's estate tried his best to keep his voice low, speaking very calmly and clearly.

It was unknown if Prince Zhan had finished eating, or if he had listened to the Duke Palace's butler's words, but at this time, Prince Zhan put away his chopsticks, and slowly picked up a teacup, drinking a mouthful of water, "What happened?" Prince Zhan finished drinking the water and gently put down the teacup. From the beginning to the end, he had not glanced at Little De and Eunuch Hai.

Eunuch Hai saluted and walked forward slightly. "My prince, the empress dowager was very pleased to hear that you had returned to Shangjing. She anxiously ordered this old servant to invite you to her palace to speak."

Prince Zhan did not say anything, he still sat in a dignified manner.

"Your Royal Highness, the Emperor found out that you've returned to Shangjing City and was extremely happy. His Majesty is currently waiting for you in the imperial study." While he was speaking, Little De Zi gave the empty cup of tea to Prince Zhan with a good eye and poured some water.

Prince Zhan did not say anything, but slowly stood up. From the looks of it, he was going to enter the palace. Eunuch De and Eunuch Hai immediately followed the prince and went with Prince Zhan to the palace. The three of them rode on three carriages.

The weather was good, Nangong Waner was finally willing to open the door, and for the past three days, Ju Xiang did not dare say anything. Miss had locked herself in the room, and ate and slept soundly.

Nangong Waner said with a tone of helplessness, "Class? "It's impossible to go to class. It's impossible to go to class for the rest of my life."

"Why don't you go for a walk?" Ju Xiang asked again.

"Going out for a walk? "It's impossible to go out for a walk. It's impossible to go out for a walk in this lifetime."

Ju Xiang had admitted defeat, Assistant Minister and his wife had also admitted defeat, and they would follow her.