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Yun Ruo Lu quietly arrived at the entrance of the Fifth Marquis' Mansion, but hesitated as she didn't know how to enter. Although she knew that Yuchi Chen would not kick her out if she returned, she still felt embarrassed.

After about the time it took for an incense stick to burn, the door to the mansion was suddenly opened. A guard hurriedly ran out from inside. The guard seemed to know where she was hiding, so he directly walked over and reported, "Empress, the Prince said that since he has returned, he should go in!"

Yun Ruo Lu was shocked by the guard's words. How did Yuchi Chen know she was back? Could it really be …?

However, since Yuchi Chen had already sent out someone to invite her, it would be too late for her not to go in.

"Where is the prince?"

"Your highness has always been waiting for the Empress in my chamber!"

The guard then escorted Yun Ruo and retreated from Yuchi Chen's room. The lights in his room were still on. Yun Ruo stood by the door and could see Yuchi Chen's silhouette reflected on the window screen.

"Since you're already here, why don't you come in?"

Yun Ruo Lu paused at the door for a moment before Yuchi Chen's voice came from within. Yuchi Chen's tone was not as cold as she had expected. On the contrary, there was a hint of tolerance in his tone.

Yun Ruo Lu took a deep breath and pushed the door open. Yuchi Chen had not changed his clothes. It seemed like he had no intention of going to bed early. It was as if he was waiting for her.

"How did the Prince know I would come back?"

"Didn't you say that you won't leave?" Why did he leave this time? Then was it because of Meng Fei's matter? Do you not trust This King this much? "

Yuchi Chen did not answer her question. Instead, he asked her the reason for her departure.

Back then, because of Meng Fei'er, she did feel angry and wronged. However, the reason she left wasn't because of that matter, but because of some other reason. However, for that reason, she could not say it out loud, nor could she ask him about borrowing troops.

"The matter has already passed. If you insist on pursuing the matter, chenqie will have no more to say!"

If she had said such words to Yuchi Chen in the past, perhaps she would have used such a cold tone to deal with Yuchi Chen.

However, to her surprise, not only did Yuchi Chen not get angry, but he even maintained a calm tone and said, "You must be tired. Go back and rest first. If you have anything to say, we can discuss it tomorrow."

This was the first time for Yuchi Chen to appreciate her feelings, to the point that Yun Ruo Lu was overwhelmed by them.

Could it be that Yuchi Chen's personality had changed drastically? Or did he really want to reconcile with her and start over again?

However, she had nothing else to say, so she headed to the room next to Yuchi Chen, where she used to live as a maid.

"Go back to Plum Garden. That place has always been clean for you. It hasn't changed at all."

Seeing Yun Ruo walk leisurely to the side of the room, Yuchi Chen reminded her.

Yun Ruo Lu stopped for a while and walked towards Mei Yuan. Although she felt much better towards Yuchi Chen, she was not used to it at all. She was already surprised that she didn't cause a ruckus this time. To think that she was even allowed to return to her own Plum Garden. A strand of warmth suddenly appeared in Yun Ruo's heart, but it quickly disappeared.

That night, Yun Ruo slept in the Plum Garden for the most peaceful night in history. He didn't have to worry about being chased, nor did he have to worry about being ambushed by assassins.

The next day, Yun Ruo only woke up when the sun was high in the sky. She habitually waited for Jinsi to bring water in to help her wash, but nothing happened after a long while.

At this moment, Yun Ruo You suddenly thought of a very troublesome and terrible thing, which was that Jin'er was still at the Third Marquis' Mansion!

If Yuchi Xuan couldn't find her, then wouldn't it be very dangerous for Jin'er to be alone in the manor?

Thinking of this, Yun Ruo Lu immediately got up and changed her clothes. Just as she was about to open the door and leave, she bumped into Yuchi Chen.

"Just got up and was already in a hurry to get there?"

Seeing how worried Yun Ruo was, Yuchi Chen asked indifferently. However, there was a trace of caution in her tone, as if she was worried she would run away again.

"I... I'm just hungry and I want to go to the kitchen and get something to eat. "

Yun Ruo said guiltily. She dared not tell Yuchi Chen that she was going to the Third Marquis' Mansion to look for Jinsi, otherwise, the matter would be exposed. It would be strange if Yuchi Chen knew that she was hiding at the Third Marquis' Mansion and did not kill her and Yuchi Xuan.

Yuchi Chen could tell that Yun Ruo was lying, but he did not point it out. Instead, he said casually, "I don't have any breakfast. Let's eat together."

"Mm …?"

Yun Ruo Lu raised her head in astonishment, staring at Yuchi Chen in disbelief. This guy, did he come looking for her so early to have breakfast with her? Was it really that simple? There won't be any conspiracy?

While Yun Ruo Lu was deep in thought, Yuchi Chen turned to leave.

Helpless, she could only follow them. When they arrived at the main hall, a sumptuous breakfast was already prepared at the table. When Yun Ruo saw it, she confirmed that Yuchi Chen was indeed looking for her for a meal.

It wasn't that she hadn't eaten with Yuchi Chen before, but this was the first time she had eaten with her breakfast, and it made her feel uncomfortable.

She and Yuchi Chen were the only two in the large hall. The atmosphere was eerily quiet.

Yun Ruo chose a good seat and ran to sit opposite of Yuchi Chen. Although they were facing each other, the distance between them was very far.

Yuchi Chen did not force her to go as she had done in the past. Instead, he simply continued eating. For the first time, Yun Ruo Lu realized that Yuchi Chen looked good when he was eating. He looked elegant, with the demeanor of a gentleman.

Perhaps it was because she felt uncomfortable, but as soon as she took a sip of the porridge, she choked and began to cough.

When she looked up, Yuchi Chen was already standing in front of her, handing her a handkerchief before returning to her seat.

From beginning to end, Yuchi Chen had not spoken a single word. Although his expression was as cold as ever, it caused Yun Ruo Lu to unconsciously become nervous.

In just a short breakfast time, Yun Ruo Lu felt that it had been an incomparably long time.

After finishing his meal, Yuchi Chen said that he had matters to attend to and left the palace, while Yun Ruo You ran over to look for Jinsi.

That girl is usually very quick-witted, why does it always make people worry when it comes to critical moments?

When Yun Ruo Lu rushed over to the entrance of the Third Marquis' Mansion, to her surprise, there were actually fewer guards than usual. Had Yuchi Xuan sent someone to find her?

But this was even better, it would make it easier for her to take Jinsi and leave!

After Yun Ruo Lu had successfully entered the Third Marquis' Estate, she did not find Jin Se at the orchid garden where she used to live. This caused her to become even more worried and nervous.

After leaving the Orchid Garden, Yun Ruo Lu looked around the palace, but coincidentally met Yun Ruo Yao at the corridor of the garden.

There was only one maid by Yun Ruo Yao's side, so Yun Ruo Lu did not have any scruples and directly ran over and shouted: "Big sister!"

Seeing Yun Ruo Lu suddenly appear in front of her, Yun Ruo Lu jumped in fright, and asked in shock: "Little sister, why are you here? Your Highness sent someone to look for you last night, where did you go? "

"Elder sister, I'm looking for Jin'er. Do you know where she is? I'm returning to the Fifth Prince's Estate. After all, the Fifth Prince's Estate is my home. "

A simple sentence dispelled all of Yun Ruo Yao's worries.

"I heard the servants say that they seemed to have locked him up in the woodshed."

"Good!" I'll go and see. Elder sister, you don't need to tell anyone about my return, I'll be leaving first! "

After Yun Ruo Lu said this, she left in a hurry. She ran to the woodshed to look for Jinsi. Yuchi Xuan had actually locked her up. This was unforgivable!

The woodshed was locked from the outside, and there was a wooden window in the side wall. Through the window, Yun Ruo Lu could see what was going on inside the woodshed.

The room was piled with a lot of firewood. It was pitch black, so it was hard to tell what was going on inside.

Thus, Yun Ruo Lu called out to the inside: "Jin'er! Are you in there, Jin`er? "

Hearing Yun Ruo's voice, Jin Se, who was sitting on the ground in a daze, immediately became spirited, and replied: "Miss! I'm here! "

Jin Se's body was chained, so when she moved, one could hear a rustling sound.

"Jin'er, don't worry, I'll take you out!"

Yun Ruo Lu took out the dagger she brought with her, broke the wooden window, and went into the woodshed.

Due to the heavy iron chains locking her hands and feet, her wrists had been worn red and swollen. On the other hand, she didn't look like she had slept all night, and her mind didn't look too good.

"Miss, where did you go? "I thought you didn't want me, Miss."

Jin Se started to cry as she spoke and continued, "Third Prince is so fierce. Last night, the First Miss pleaded for mercy on your behalf and the Third Prince even gave her a slap."

"Damn it! How could he be like this! "

Yun Ruo Lu couldn't help but shout. No wonder when she saw her elder sister earlier, Yun Ruo Yao kept lowering her head slightly. Furthermore, she was too worried about the safety of her young mistress, so she didn't pay much attention.

"Jin'er, let's leave this place first!" We'll talk about it when we get out! "

Yun Ruo used her daggers that were as sharp as iron to help Jinther remove the chain, then jumped out of the window and ran out of the woodshed.

Just when she thought that they would be able to escape from the manor without anyone noticing, a group of guards suddenly rushed out from the quiet surroundings and surrounded her and Jinsi.

"Where else do you want to go?"

Yuchi Xuan walked out of the crowd, his eyes staring straight at Yun Ruo Lu with a hint of disappointment.

"Since you haven't fulfilled your promise, why should I stay here?"

When she thought about how Yuchi Xuan had killed so many people and still treated her like that, she felt a surge of anger in her heart.

When Jinsi saw Yuchi Xuan, she revealed a terrified expression and her body trembled as she hid behind Yun Ruo Ran.

"Do you think you can still leave?"

Yuchi Xuan didn't pay attention to anyone's gaze and only focused on Yun Ruo Lu, as if he was trying to get an answer from her.

"You'll know whether or not you can leave!"

Yun Ruo Lu placed her hand on her mouth and whistled. A black stallion rushed out of the palace, dispersing the people surrounding them.