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A few days passed in a flash. It was as if Madam Zhou had disappeared from the world, leaving no trace behind.

On the other hand, the clues of the Hundred Miles Clan had been slowly extracted. Quite a few interesting things had been dug out. Murong Yu couldn't stand Yun Shengyue's cold treatment and would only occasionally sneak over to take a look at Clear Tide Academy.

Under Cui'er and Ruo Lan's persuasion, Yun Sheng was able to eat a little every day, and her mental state had improved greatly. She remained very silent, often sitting outside the window in a daze, sometimes crying without even realizing it, and Cui'er was extremely worried. She had finally moved to a better house, and there were many servants waiting on her.

Thankfully, Ruo Lan was not depressed. Although she could not see, she saw that Yun Sheng Yue was always silent. Coupled with Cui'er's nagging, they advised together, "Yue'er, don't be so sad. The people who arrested us that day did not seem to want to hurt us. Mother Qian will definitely be fine."

"That's right, Miss. Don't be sad. Look at how thin you are. If Madam comes back and sees you, she will definitely feel sorry for you." Cui'er quickly chimed in.

When she saw Cui'er's vexed expression, Ruo Lan's black and white eyes widened in a daze as she felt pain in her heart. Why was she always like this? She only knew when to be sad, but she could not do anything about it.

Who was it that took my mother away? She should pull herself together and think of a way to find him. Baili Yu … Baili Yu! The disappearance of her mother made her feel extremely anxious, but Baili Yu's deceit made her feel as if her heart was about to shatter into dust. In her mind, she saw that smiling girl repeatedly, calling her husband intimately, and suddenly remembered that day when Wei Yinglan left the pavilion, she had brushed past the bridal sedan, and Baili Yu had even appeared at the West Wind Courtyard that night, saying that he would take her away.

When she regained her freedom, she would immediately go to find him. Although she had previously said that she would be a servant or servant, as long as she stayed by his side, he could not lie to her. She had been in the Wind City for so many days, but he had still not mentioned anything when he came to see her.

He thought about the guards who had followed her all along. They were well-informed, and perhaps they already knew about it. As for him, although he was nominally an imperial concubine, he was actually traveling with a married man. Murong Yu should know, right? And what did he think of her?

Grief, loss, anxiety, and even remorse … All these days, she had been surrounded by those unbearable emotions. She really would rather get sick, rather sleep forever, and after working so hard for so long, it turned out to only be a joke, there was no meaning in it at all. She couldn't keep thinking about him, nor could she continue to be depressed like this, she had to find a way to find her mother, her only family in this world.

"Prince, you should rest for a while. Jue'er has brewed a new tea for you. It was sent over by someone from the palace a few days ago." Chen Jue`er gracefully stood there as she poured a jade-green Imperial Tea for Murong Yu.

Every day, he would only come over to bring some tea and soup, as well as clothes that he had personally sewn. When he sent the things over, he would say a few words, and then quickly leave after seeing Murong Yu busy.

"Good tea." Her eyes were filled with affection, and she was wholeheartedly focused on him. Although he did not speak of his promise, at the time, he had indeed promised her that he would treat her well with all his heart and heart, but now, he could not care about his own heart. He already knew why he treated her so coldly, and upon seeing her acting in such a manner, he could not help but feel somewhat guilty.

"Jue'er, your body is better off. Rest more and don't work so hard."

"Jue'er is fine." When Chen Jue`er heard Murong Yu's concern, her smile became even brighter as she looked at him with deep emotion and said shyly: "Jue`er has long since recovered, it has been a long time since prince last came to the Immortal Cloud Restaurant. Tomorrow is Jue`er's birthday, so Jue`er will personally cook.

The atmosphere in the study was heavy. Mu Rong Yu and Mu Rong Qing sat facing each other. One of them was handsome and cold while the other was as beautiful as a painting. Their expressions were filled with both bewilderment and doubt.

"How likely do you think that Baili Yu is the Second Emperor's younger brother?" After a long while, Mu Rong Qing asked again. After hearing the information that Mu Rong Yu had gathered, his heart felt a bit heavy. If Imperial Concubine Lian was really alive, then the harem would never have peace again.

Mu Rong Yu uncontrollably tapped the table with his finger and said, "Even though there isn't any conclusive evidence, I still feel like there's sixty to seventy percent. Back then, Second Imperial Brother and I rarely met, and after ten years, we still can't judge based on our looks. From what the guards have gathered, if our guesses are true, then many things can be explained.

"Mm. If second royal brother is still alive, royal father would definitely be happy. However, Imperial Concubine Lian's grudges might accumulate in her heart. I wonder what kind of trouble this will bring about." Mu Rong Qing was really fed up with harem fights, so he didn't want to find women. However, as the crown prince, he had no choice but to marry the crown prince's consort.

He had already left the palace, so it no longer had anything to do with him whether or not he lived in the palace. The Crown Prince had to live in the palace under his ancestors, and when the Crown Prince grew up, he had to live in the palace for a night and a half during New Year's Eve.

"You should check again. If it really is them, Brother Xu must report to Royal Father to bring them back to the palace."

"Yes."

"I heard that Mistress Yun has yet to be found. How is Yue Er?" Mu Rong Qing frowned slightly as he changed the topic. He didn't wait for Mu Rong Yu's reply before he stood up and said, "Since brother has come, I think it's better if you go and take a look at her. Xiao Yu, are you free to accompany me?"

"Imperial Brother should go. Right now, she lives in the nearby Clear Tide Courtyard. Chendi still has some matters to attend to." Murong Yu said as he opened the file in his hands.

Mu Rong Qing looked at him thoughtfully, but didn't say anything. He turned around and left. After he left, Mu Rong Yu raised his head and looked at his back, a trace of pain flashing through his eyes.

After being immersed in sorrow for the past few days and listening to Ruo Lan and Cui'er's persuasion every day, Yun Sheng was finally able to extricate himself from his inner demons. He could barely read and play a zither.

"Miss, this song is still a bit sad. Why don't you play that 'Lotus Harvesting Melody' you wrote before?" The lotus seeds at the lake in our manor have also become more familiar. In a while, I will have someone go pick some and make some fresh lotus seed soup. It will definitely be very sweet and refreshing. " Although Cui'er was not as wise and sensible as Lan Lan, she was still a heart opener. She constantly tried to think of ways to make Yun Sheng feel happier.

Ruo Lan smiled and said, "It would be great if you could fry the lotus petals to make snacks."

"Lotus petals can also be eaten?" Cui'er did not hear it, Ruo Lan wanted to explain, but she heard Cui'er exclaim anxiously: "Your Highness the Crown Prince …"

Yun Sheng Yue looked up. Indeed, it was Mu Rong Qing. He hurriedly got up and greeted, "Sheng Yue greets Imperial Brother."

"No need to be so polite." Mu Rong Qing looked carefully at the emaciated Yun Shengyue and a trace of pity flashed across his eyes. "Brother, you don't have to worry too much about Yue Er after hearing about Lady Yun. Yu Di has already sent out his elites to search. He'll definitely be able to find her."

"Yes, thank you for your concern, Imperial Brother." Yun Shengyue's tone was indifferent and did not seem like she wanted to say anything.

Mu Rong Qing felt a bit despondent in his heart when he saw her cold demeanor. His comforting words seemed to be a bit pale and powerless, so he borrowed the jade zither and lightly played a song. Although the song couldn't be considered cheerful, it was still relaxed and comfortable, like the drifting clouds on the outskirts of a spring day, or the limpid mountain stream. The courtyard was quiet, and the wind seemed to have stopped blowing.

Mu Rong Qing quickly left under the intoxicated gazes of the crowd. Just like the time when he came, he quietly left …