Chapter 545 - Chapter 545: Red Bean Soup (1)
Rumor Has It That I'm Pregnant with His Highness' Child
Chapter 545: Red Bean Soup (1)
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After Lo Pingsha sent the County Princess away, he felt uneasy.
After thinking about it, he decided to look for Duke Lang.
Xiao Juan couldnât help but frown when he heard Lo Pingsha finish what happened.
âDidnât I tell you not to tell Niaoniao about this?â
Lo Pingsha knelt on one knee. âItâs my fault. Iâm willing to be punished.â
Now was not the time to pursue this. Xiao Juan stood up. âIâll go back first. Weâll talk about the rest later.â
He was very worried about Niaoniao now, afraid that she would let her imagination run wild and take all the responsibility. He had to go back and talk to Niaoniao.
However, when Xiao Juan returned to the Lanjun Imperial Palace, he was told that Niaoniao had not returned.
Xiao Juan was anxious.
If Niaoniao didnât go home, where else could she go?
He first went to Qirui Garden and did not see Niaoniao in the theater. Then, he rode to the Yu Residence.
Yu Kangtai happened to be at home. When he heard that his son-in-law was here, he hurriedly brought his son out to welcome him.
However, before they could greet him, he heard Xiao Juan ask hurriedly.
âIs Niaoniao at home?â
Yu Kangtai and Yu Sheng were stunned.
They looked at Xiao Juan in confusion.
âIsnât Niaoniao in the Langjun Imperial Palace?â
As soon as he saw them like this, Xiao Juan knew that Niaoniao had definitely not returned to her parentsâ house. He turned to leave, but Yu Kangtai stopped him.
âYour Highness, did something happen to our Niaoniao?â
Xiao Juan said, âNiaoniao is gone. I canât find her anywhere.â
Yu Kangtai said, âCould she have gone out to play? She used to run out to play. When she was done, she would naturally go home.â
Xiao Juan said, âItâs different this time. Itâs impossible for Niaoniao to go out to play.â
With that, he got on the horse.
Because his movements were too big, the wound on his back was affected and the pain suddenly came.
He couldnât help but stiffen, and his expression turned even uglier.
However, he had no intention of finding a physician o take a look. He flicked his horsewhip as if nothing had happened and rode away.
Yu Kangtai and Yu Sheng stood there looking at each other.
Yu Sheng was a little uneasy. âDid something really happen to Sister?â
Yu Kangtai felt that nothing would happen to Niaoniao. That girl was very smart and had a lot of evil ideas. Only she could cheat others. Very few people could cheat her.
However, Duke Langâs expression just now was really terrifying, as if something big had really happened.
Yu Kangtai could not make up his mind for a moment. Yu Sheng suggested, âWhy donât I go out and help look for her?â
Yu Kangtai thought for a moment before saying.
âI donât have anything to do today. Bring more people and weâll look for her together.â
Yu Sheng immediately agreed. âOkay.â
Yu Kangtai instructed, âKeep a low profile when we look for her. Donât let anyone know that weâre looking for Niaoniao, lest outsiders make an issue of something. â
The Imperial Capital was only so big, and Yu Niaoniaoâs identity was so special. If others found out that she was missing, they would definitely spread this matter to the entire city. At that time, even if nothing happened, it would become a big deal.
Wasnât this how Yu Niaoniaoâs marriage with Xuao Juan came about?
Yu Sheng nodded to show that he understood.
Yu Pingping was originally settling the accounts in her boudoir when she suddenly heard a commotion outside. She put down the account book and quickly walked out of the door. When she saw her brother running out with a large group of people, she hurriedly stopped them and asked.
âWhere are you going in such a hurry?â
Yu Sheng replied truthfully, âSister is missing. We went out to look for her.â Yu Pingping immediately panicked.
She picked up her skirt and ran over. âWhat do you mean missing? What happened?â
Yu Sheng said, âIâm not sure about the details. Just now, Duke Lang suddenly ran to our house to look for Sister and said that she was missing. He left quickly without finding her at our house. Father and I plan to look outside to see if we can find Sister.â
Yu Pingping hurriedly said, âIâll go with you!â
Yu Sheng was a little hesitant. âAs a girl, itâs not good for you to go out and show your face, right?â
Yu Pingping placed her hands on her hips and said aggressively.
âBrother, donât underestimate me!â
Yu Sheng was in a hurry to find Yu Niaoniao and did not have the time to chat with her. He could only do as she wished.
âYou can go with me, but youâre not allowed to run around. You have to follow me closely.â
Yu Pingping said perfunctorily, âAlright, alright, alright. I understand. Youâre so long-winded. Hurry up and leave!â
After the group left the Yu Residence, they began to search the city.
Xiao Juan could not find her himself, so he could only disperse the Eagle Guards and ask them to help find her.
The two sides happened to meet in the city. Yu Kangtai hurriedly asked, âYour Highness, have you found Niaoniao?â
Xiao Juanâs face was dark and ashen. âNot yet.â
This time, everyone felt even more uneasy.
Could something have really happened to Niaoniao?
At this moment, Meng Xizhou hurriedly ran over and cupped his fists at Xiao Juan.
âYour Highness, a spy saw the County Princess leave the city near the east city
Yu Sheng was puzzled. âWhy did Sister leave the city?â
Yu Pingpings imagination ran wild. âCould she have been kidnapped?â
Duke Lang had so many enemies. It was possible that they could not deal with him, so they kidnapped the Princess Consort. This was very likely to happen.
Xiao Juan looked at Meng Xizhou and asked.
âDid Niaoniao leave the city alone?â
Meng Xizhou replied truthfully, âThe Princess Consort was riding a donkey with a half-grown child beside her. From the description of the spy, it should be Ling Hai.â
Xiao Juan said, âIt shouldnât be a case of kidnapping.â
Yu Pingping asked, âIf itâs not a case of kidnapping, why did Sister leave the city? Could it be that she had an appointment with someone outside the city?â As soon as she finished speaking, Yu Kangtai glared at her.
Yu Kangtai scolded angrily, âWhat nonsense are you talking about? Niaoniao is already married. Who can she ask out? How ugly would it be if word got out!â
Yu Pingping curled her lips. âWho said you have to ask a man out? Canât it be a friend?â
Yu Kangtai said, âYouâre still talking?!â
Yu Sheng looked at Duke Lang and asked seriously.
âBrother-in-law and Sister are husband and wife. You should know her best. Do you know any pls ed outside the city that Sister often goes to?â
Xiao Juan fell into deep thought.
Yu Kangtai muttered softly, âShe grew up in Bashu and has only been in the Imperial Capital for two years. Sheâs unfamiliar with this place. Other than her maiden family and the Langjun Imperial Palace, where else can she go?â
Xiao Juan suddenly said. âTen Thousand Buddha Temple.â
They all looked at him.
Xiao Juan said, âIf we head out of the east city gate and go straight along the official road, we can reach the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple.â
Yu Kangtai was puzzled. âWhy did Niaoniao go to the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple? She doesnât believe in Buddhism.â
Xiao Juan said, âShe lit longevity lamps for her mother and stepfather in the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple and set up longevity tablets for them.â
Yu Kangtai was stunned on the spot.
He was maaam mes Ill-st nusoana ana actuany ma nor Know aoouc rms. Before he could ask again, Xiao Juan had already ridden away..