I just want to live a good life

Chapter 290 Coveted

Su Nuan guessed that Xun Zheng had already taken action and the two would meet soon.

But before she could wait for Xun Zheng, she waited for Princess Yongping and Mu Yunshu.

The Queen only banned her, the Crown Prince's concubine, from visiting, but did not stop others from visiting. However, Su Nuan was still surprised that Princess Yongping came to the Crown Prince's Mansion in person.

Prince Yongping was half a Buddhist, and under his influence, the princess seldom cared about worldly affairs and never participated in activities among noble ladies, let alone visiting any of their families.

Before Su Nuan even saw the person, she guessed the purpose of Princess Yongping coming to see her.

The only thing that connected the two of them was Yu Zhiqiu's affairs. Could it be that Princess Yongping came here specially to thank him?

With this thought in mind, she met Princess Yongping.

But as soon as they met, they were met with the other party's angry face and questioning, "Concubine Xia, what did you do to Qiu'er?"

Su Nuan was stumped by the question. Why was she being asked like this even though she had released the person? Did she release the wrong person?

Not knowing what was going on, she looked at Mu Yunshu.

Mu Yunshu's face wasn't looking good either, but he still explained the reason, "Zhiqiu is missing. I went to the Ministry of Justice to ask about it. She was released two days ago, but she didn't go to the palace in the past two days. I asked people to search all the places she might have gone to, but she was nowhere to be found. After thinking about it, the only place where she might be staying in this imperial city is with you."

Princess Yongping spoke again: "Concubine Xia, I know Qiu'er offended you in Xiaomian County, but she was escorted all the way to the imperial city and put in the prison of the Ministry of Justice. Aren't these punishments enough? If you feel that it is not enough, you can keep her in prison for a few more days, but why did you pretend to let her go and then kidnap her?"

After hearing what the two said, Su Nuan frowned, and after a moment of silence, she said, "Although I don't know what happened, you must have misunderstood me. I didn't kidnap Yu Zhiqiu. There was no need for that."

"But I heard that a girl moved into the Prince's Mansion recently." Mu Yunshu said.

“That’s not Yu Zhiqiu.”

"Concubine Xia, to be honest, I asked someone to check and found out that someone saw Zhiqiu being taken away by two people after she came out of the Ministry of Justice. Those two people looked very much like the guards of the Crown Prince's Mansion.

If you are still angry with Zhiqiu, I will apologize to you on her behalf. Please let her go this time for my and Ayao's sake."

Mu Yunshu's words were very clear. People suspected that Yu Zhiqiu had been abducted by the prince's men.

"Concubine Xia, if you can't make the decision on this matter, can you let us see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

Su Nuan was a little depressed. This happened only three days after Mu Yunting left. So why did she bring Yu Zhiqiu and Mei Runian back to the imperial city in the first place? This was simply two troubles.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is seriously injured, and the imperial physician has warned him not to see any visitors."

After a moment of silence, Princess Yongping spoke again: "Concubine Xia, tell me what you want in exchange for letting Qiu'er go. Although the Yongping Palace is not wealthy, as long as you ask, I will try my best to meet your request."

"Princess, I think you misunderstood. Yu Zhiqiu and I have no major grudges. There is no need for me to lock her up to vent my anger. There is even less need for His Royal Highness to do such a thing. With his status, he can deal with Yu Zhiqiu openly if he wants."

"But now Qiu'er is missing, and she was taken away by the guards from the Prince's Mansion."

Su Nuan frowned. This was what puzzled her. No matter how she looked at it, Mu Yunting had no reason to do such a thing. However, Princess Yongping and Mu Yunshu must have solid evidence to come to her house, otherwise they would not dare to come so ostentatiously to accuse her.

But why?

Why did the guards of the Prince’s Mansion kidnap Yu Zhiqiu and Mei Runian?

Was it Mu Yunting's instruction? What was his purpose?

"I will check with the guards at the Crown Prince's Mansion. I have nothing to say until it is confirmed. I can only say that I did not kidnap Yu Zhiqiu. There is no reason for His Royal Highness to do such a thing."

"Concubine Xia, is there anything else to investigate? My people have already investigated it very clearly. You can directly bring the person in for questioning."

"The prince is going to take over the prince's mansion?"

"I...I overstepped my authority."

"It seems that the prince is still confused, so please go back."

Su Nuan said and picked up the teacup in front of her.

"Concubine Xia, are you so unwilling to give face to our Yongping Palace? After all, the prince is the prince's uncle. Why do you have to create a rift between Yongping Palace and the prince's palace because of a little personal grudge?"

Princess Yongping said angrily.

Su Nuan felt that the princess was a little confused. She had already made her words so clear, but she still said such things. In other words, even if Yu Zhiqiu was really abducted by her, the prince's concubine, it must have been instructed by the prince.

"Does the prince think so too?"

Su Nuan ignored Princess Yongping and turned to Mu Yunshu and asked.

Mu Yunshu groaned for a moment and replied, "Concubine Xia, please spare Zhiqiu for Yao'er's sake."

"Manager Ding, show the guests out!"

There was no need to say more to someone who was confused. Since the mother and son were sure that she had kidnapped the person, anything she said now would be a waste of words.

After sending the man away, Su Nuan called Falcon to investigate the matter of the guard. Although Mu Yunshu's words were convincing, she still wanted to find out for herself before she could feel at ease.

After Princess Yongping and her son left, another guest came to the Prince's Mansion. It turned out to be Prince Guang'an and his wife.

Su Nuan really didn't want to see these two people, but it was not easy to turn them away.

Chief Steward Ding sent Prince Yongping and his mother away, and brought Prince Guang'an and his wife to Su Nuan.

At first sight, Su Nuan was so surprised that she didn't know what to say. Prince Guang'an was really about to blind her eyes.

The man wore a jade crown on his head and a light blue brocade robe with silver embroidery on it. There were auspicious clouds on the collar and cuffs of his clothes, and a white jade belt around his waist that was obviously worth a fortune.

Su Nuan’s first reaction was that this person was wearing silver.

Really, this outfit is expensive and has no aesthetic appeal.

This face was blinded in vain.

Su Nuan sighed silently in her heart, and unexpectedly a cold and elegant figure popped up in her mind. She compared her with the man in front of her, making the man in front of her look worthless.

A smile quietly appeared on the corner of her mouth, and Su Nuan didn't even realize that she was smiling.

However, Prince Guang'an keenly noticed Su Nuan's smile, and immediately frowned, muttering in his heart: This Concubine Xia is really not a good thing. She looks so greedy when she sees me. She is really shameless.

"Why doesn't the prince come out to see me? Is he trying to act like a prince to me?"

Prince Guang'an spoke to Su Nuan without hiding the disdain on his face.

His voice interrupted Su Nuan's thoughts of someone and earned him a roll of the eyes.

Su Nuan replied impatiently: "Your Highness is injured and is recovering from his injuries. It is not appropriate for him to see guests."

"I'm not a guest. Take someone with me to see him. I have to see him with my own eyes to feel at ease."

"If the prince is not a guest, then could it be that he is the master of the Prince's Mansion?"

"you......"

"I will tell you that the prince is concerned about you. When your highness recovers from his injury, I will invite you and your wife to visit the prince's mansion."

Su Nuan deliberately emphasized the word "guest".

Prince Guang'an was so angry that he couldn't speak.

Princess Guang'an stepped forward and said, "Don't misunderstand Concubine Xia. The prince is just worried about His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Since His Royal Highness is recuperating, we won't disturb him. This visit is not just to visit the Crown Prince. I have something I want to ask Concubine Xia. I wonder if Concubine Xia is convenient to talk to me."