I just want to live a good life

Chapter 526: Suspicion, Not Admiration

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince did not return home all night.

Su Nuan received this news as soon as she woke up. She was a little panicked and quickly called Falcon to ask about Mu Yunting's whereabouts.

"Your Highness, I did not see Your Highness last night. When I came back to report, Your Highness had already gone to bed, so I did not disturb you."

"Isn't he in the other courtyard?"

"When I arrived at the other courtyard, His Highness had already left."

"What about Ying Shu?"

"I don't know."

Su Nuan was a little confused and continued to ask, "Is there still a residence for His Highness in this imperial city?"

"There are a few, but the courtyards are quite small. Your Highness rarely goes there, let alone stays there."

"Where will he go then? Is he going to the palace?"

"I sent someone to ask, and His Highness has not entered the palace. Don't worry, Your Majesty. I have already contacted the secret guards who went to the other courtyard with Your Highness yesterday, and there will be news about Your Highness soon."

She felt uneasy when she couldn't see Mu Yunting. Although the kidnapping of Xia Zhuowen was of great importance, she was really afraid that Mu Yunting would lose his mind and put the search for Xia Zhuowen aside because of Ying Shu.

After a quick breakfast, someone from the general's mansion came to ask for a meeting.

Su Nuan guessed the visitor's intention without asking.

Sure enough, the person who came was Mrs. Xia's personal maid Dongqing, who asked about the whereabouts of the young master as soon as they met.

Su Nuan was a little anxious. She had just promised her mother yesterday that she would find Wen'er. The reason why she dared to make such a promise was because Mu Yunting gave her the confidence. But now Mu Yunting was missing, and the secret guards could not be directly dispatched by her. She even didn't know the result of the secret guards' investigation all night. How could she face Dong Qing's question?

Of course, Su Nuan did not show any of this, and she remained as calm as ever when facing Dong Qing.

"Dongqing, go tell mother not to worry. His Highness has sent someone to look for Wen'er. I will send someone to inform her as soon as there is any news."

After saying that, he told Dongqing to take good care of his mother and let Dongqing go back.

As soon as Dong Qing left, Su Nuan could no longer sit still. It was better to rely on herself than on others. Mu Yunting disappeared at this time. No matter what his purpose was, he was unreliable to her.

She listed in her mind all the people who might have kidnapped Wen'er, and she also sorted out the relationships between these people.

The Xun Zheng faction, headed by Xun Zheng and assisted by Prince Guang'an, has close ties with Fan Liren; there is also the Yongping Prince faction, headed by Prince Yongping. Prince Yongping was related to the case of Xun Yu's treason. Perhaps he was the real collaborator back then, but because Xun Yu was investigated and the news was too tight, he had to hide.

If this is the case, Prince Yongping is more likely to kidnap Wen'er and use Wen'er to threaten my father and elder brother for his own use.

Thinking of this, Su Nuan broke out in a cold sweat. Would Prince Yongping take advantage of the opportunity of Nanzhao to recover Fanli and rebel?

These were just her thoughts and speculations. There was no evidence. She couldn't tell anyone except Mu Yunting. Otherwise, the Yongping Palace would immediately face a catastrophic disaster. Not to mention that the original owner's sister and little nephew were also buried there, even the servants in that palace should not be buried with them.

To be on the safe side, Su Nuan decided to meet Mu Yunshu and find out his background.

It was impossible to meet him alone as it would easily cause unnecessary trouble, so Su Nuan decided to go to Yongping Palace again.

When Liefeng drove the carriage to Prince Yongping's Palace, he was still wondering why the queen went to visit her little nephew at this time. It must be because she was pregnant and liked to be close to children.

He drove the carriage all the way, and all he could think about was the look on the queen's face when she couldn't let go of the little grandson after giving birth to him.

After arriving at the Yongping Palace, Su Nuan first went to visit Xia Qingyao and the child. Firstly, it was easy to explain her sudden visit, and secondly, she really liked the child. Although he was very young, she could tell that he had a good appearance.

As expected, no one doubted her purpose of coming to Yongping Palace, but it was not easy for her to see Mu Yunshu. In order to avoid suspicion, every time Su Nuan came to Yongping Palace, Mu Yunshu would find an excuse to leave.

This time was no exception. As soon as Su Nuan arrived, Mu Yunshu said that he wanted to go to Jing'an Temple to invite a master to preach.

Su Nuan remained calm and teased the child for a while before hurriedly catching up.

The moment she ordered Liefeng to drive the carriage to catch up with Prince Yongping, Liefeng was confused and stood in the wind for a long time without thinking of what to say to persuade the queen.

He thought that the queen came for the child, but he didn't expect that the real target was the child's father. Could it be that the rumor was true, that the queen had been in love with the prince since she was a child, and has not given up this idea yet?

What is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?

"Your Highness, you can't have other thoughts just because His Highness didn't come home all night. His Highness treats you so well, you shouldn't do such a thing. Besides, it was Your Highness who made the mistake yesterday. If Your Highness hadn't met Ying Shu in private, how could His Highness have left Her Highness alone?"

Liefeng knew that it was presumptuous of him to say such things, but he just couldn't bear to watch Concubine Xia do something that would let His Highness down.

Su Nuan was so angry that she laughed. She really wanted to open Lie Feng's head to see what was inside. His train of thought was really strange.

"Liefeng, are you talking to me so rudely just because you saved me?"

"My lady, no, I am worried about you. His Highness truly loves you. If you don't cherish him, you will regret it later."

Honest advice hurts, and Su Nuan understood that Lie Feng said this to her out of loyalty, but it really made her sound like a bad person.

"Liefeng, how long have you been following me?"

Although Liefeng didn't know the purpose of this question, he still answered seriously: "Almost two months."

"I'm talking about eight or nine months since you and Falcon squatted on the tree behind Duiyueju. Do you really think I would do something to let His Highness down?"

Su Nuan asked seriously.

Liefeng thought seriously for a moment and shook his head, but then he said: "I believe that the queen has not done anything out of line, but it is hard to say whether she only has you in her heart."

Well, if someone who has followed me for so long has this idea, then it is reasonable for Mu Yunting to leave in anger yesterday.

Su Nuan sighed, then whispered, "I suspect that the person who abducted my nephew is Prince Yongping's man, and I went to see Mu Yunshu just to find out about him."

It's suspicion, not admiration.

After hearing this, Liefeng's eyes lit up and he quickly waved the whip to urge the carriage to leave.

As soon as the carriage left, a man walked out of the gate of the palace. The man had an ordinary appearance, but his eyes were shining.

Although the Crown Prince's concubine had deliberately lowered her voice just now, he still heard it clearly. After taking a deep look at the receding carriage, the man immediately turned around and returned to the palace.