Chapter 2552: Forget Worries Palace
The common people stood on the street, watching the few fast horses gallop by, discussing amongst themselves.
"By the way, has anything happened to the Princess Consort of War Prince after she hit Old Master Gu’s woman?"
"That, I’m not sure. I haven’t seen the Princess Consort of War Prince these past few days, probably something has happened."
The carriage of the Princess Consort of War Prince would go to Qinger Building every other day for inspection, and the common people could see her carriage passing through the streets every day. However, in recent days, it has disappeared. Everyone is guessing whether it is because of this matter that The Emperor punished the Princess Consort of War Prince; otherwise, why hasn’t she been seen?
"Is The Emperor taking out his anger on the Prince because of this incident, and that’s why he’s not allowing him to go on an expedition?"
"No way, The Emperor isn’t foolish enough to ignore the country’s safety for a trivial matter."
"It’s hard to say. Haven’t you heard? The Emperor has always been dissatisfied with the War Prince, thinking that the Prince has stolen his thunder. Maybe, he’s taking advantage of this incident to hit him when he’s down."
"If The Emperor really does that, it wouldn’t be the act of a wise ruler, it’s so disappointing."
"Shh, are you looking to die? Daring to speak ill of The Emperor."
"It’s true. If The Emperor lets personal grievances prevent the Prince from going on an expedition, we’ll lose our homeland. Why be afraid of offending him?" The person speaking sneered, indifferent.
"You’re brave, not afraid of dying. Our family has old and young alike; we won’t get involved." Everyone dared not discuss The Emperor and quickly left.
At the gates of the War Prince’s Mansion.
"Clip-clop, clip-clop!"
A few fast horses galloped up.
The steward had been waiting at the gate for some time. Seeing the Prince return, he quickly went up to greet him, "Prince, you’re finally back!"
"Hmm."
Long Rui’s tall figure leaped down from the horse’s back, deftly tossing the reins back, which a guard swiftly caught, securing the horse tightly.
Long Rui strode forward rapidly toward the mansion while asking, "Has the Princess Consort returned yet?"
"No, it’s been a day and a night already, and there’s no news from the Imperial Palace. I was so worried that I had someone call the Prince back." The steward followed behind the Prince, speaking.
Suddenly, Long Rui halted his steps.
"Oh dear!" The steward didn’t expect the Prince to stop abruptly and accidentally bumped into him, clutching his nose in pain and making a grimace.
"Hurry up and prepare a carriage, I need to enter the palace."
"Yes."
The steward disregarded his pain and turned to run off to prepare the carriage.
Moments later, a luxurious carriage from the War Prince’s Mansion rapidly headed toward the Imperial Palace.
Forget Worries Palace, side hall.
Although it’s a side hall, it’s decorated luxuriously.
In the main hall, a table of wine was laid out, with the Third Prince and Situ Dieer sitting on either side of Xuexue, urging her to drink.
"Elder sister, the Third Prince is about to go to the Frontier for battle. Knowing how you usually care for Dieer, he has come specially to see you." Situ Dieer wore a sweet smile on her face, holding a small exquisite wine cup, speaking to Xuexue.
Xuexue maintained a calm expression, "Thanks to the Third Prince."
The Third Prince wore a bright smile, "Princess Consort of War Prince, no need to be formal. We are all one family. When I go to war, Dieer will be in the Capital, and she will need your care."
Xuexue: "The Third Prince is being polite! The third sister is quite capable; she doesn’t need me to take care of her."
Third Prince: "No matter what competence Dieer has, she grew up in the General’s Mansion. Because of rumors, the General drove the three siblings away, leaving them displaced. This approach might not be appropriate, don’t you think? I can’t bear it as well. Princess Consort, could you give the Prince a favor and let the three siblings return to the General’s Mansion for a while? When I triumphantly return, I’ll bring them back to the Third Prince’s Mansion together."