Chu Chenyi snapped back to reality, his gaze falling on Feng Jin. He quickly hid his emotions, forcing a very strained smile to his lips. "Naturally, there is none. This prince is more than willing."
Feng Jin gazed at his appearance, where anger was evident but unspoken, and couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle. "Then His Highness also feels that what I said makes perfect sense?"
Having finally obtained Feng Jin's agreement, Chu Chenyi now agreed with everything Feng Jin said.
"Naturally, it makes perfect sense. Whatever you say now is correct, the most correct."
"Alright then..." Seeing Chu Chenyi's crestfallen expression, Feng Jin felt immensely pleased at this moment.
Her gaze fell upon Cai Qing beside them, and she said indifferently, "Take His Highness the Prince of Jing over. If the Princess Consort refuses to return, don't forget to persuade her properly."
"Yes, young madam. Your servant understands."
Cai Qing immediately grasped Feng Jin's meaning and eagerly nodded with a smile.
"Your Highness, please follow me."
Chu Chenyi cupped his hands at Feng Jin and forced a smile, saying, "Thank you."
As soon as he finished speaking, he hurriedly followed Cai Qing out, wishing he could escape the place as quickly as possible, not wanting to say another word to Feng Jin. He was afraid that if he wasn't careful, he would fall into Feng Jin's trap again.
It would be difficult to extricate himself then, so Chu Chenyi's pace was incredibly fast, even startling Feng Jin.
"He's running fast enough. If one didn't know, they'd think there were floods and beasts chasing him."
Feng Jin rolled her eyes, her gaze filled with disdain for Chu Chenyi. She should have teased Chu Chenyi a little longer and made him even more anxious before having Cai Qing take him over.
Now, letting Chu Chenyi off so easily was too merciful. But he had already disappeared from sight, and no matter how much she regretted it, it was too late.
...
"Your Highness, this way please..."
Cai Qing walked ahead, leading Chu Chenyi towards the courtyard ahead.
"How is the Princess Consort's mood? Is she still angry?"
He hesitated for a moment, but Chu Chenyi still asked about what was worrying him. If Lin Yuwei was still upset, it would be truly difficult for him to coax her back.
Before meeting her, it was best to gather information first, as there was a saying: "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win a hundred battles."
"This..." Cai Qing paused. Recalling the young madam's instructions, her eyes flickered slightly. She decided it was better to exaggerate the situation.
"Reporting to Your Highness, when the Princess Consort first arrived, she was crying and wailing, even clamoring to divorce Your Highness. Fortunately, my young madam persuaded her for a long time, and the Princess Consort's temper has calmed down a little..."
Cai Qing now lied effortlessly, reciting a string of falsehoods so convincingly that even she almost believed them.
"Your Highness, the Princess Consort is quite emotional. When you see her later, you must speak to her kindly and absolutely avoid any further disputes with her."
A hint of worry flickered across Chu Chenyi's mind. It seemed Lin Yuwei was truly angry this time. Coaxing her back later would likely not be simple.
After saying these words, Cai Qing worried about revealing the truth and stopped speaking, continuing to lead the way with her head lowered.
"Your Highness, the Princess Consort is in the inner courtyard. I have brought you here. If Your Highness has no other matters, I shall return to report to my young madam."
Chu Chenyi initially wanted Cai Qing to return immediately, but on second thought, he decided to have Cai Qing stay for now.
"Please do me a favor and go in to announce my arrival first. I will enter afterward."
Cai Qing was slightly taken aback. She truly hadn't expected to face such a situation and almost forgot to react. After a moment of hesitation, she said, "This... this, Your Highness, it might not be appropriate for me to go in... I think it would be more suitable for Your Highness to go in yourself. If you sincerely apologize to the Princess Consort, she will surely return with you. Your Highness, if there is nothing else, I shall take my leave."
After these polite words, Cai Qing's feet seemed to be fitted with wind-fire wheels, and she vanished in a flash.
Chu Chenyi stood helplessly at the doorway, his dejected posture evident from his retreating back. He finally sighed in resignation, wrestled with his thoughts for a moment, then reached out and pushed the door open, stepping inside.
A maidservant who had accompanied Lin Yuwei saw Chu Chenyi and quickly bowed. "Your servant greets Your Highness."
Chu Chenyi's face held a hint of anger as he swept his gaze over them. These were the servants kept by the Prince's manor, truly loyal. They would run off with Lin Yuwei every day.
Each of them had truly forgotten whose hands held their contracts, forgotten who their master was, and increasingly disregarded him.
In their eyes, perhaps only Lin Yuwei was their mistress. Chu Chenyi's expression was displeased. "When we return to the manor, each of you will receive a punishment. Where is the Princess Consort?"
"Reporting to Your Highness, the Princess Consort felt unwell earlier. She has just taken her medicine and has fallen asleep."
Upon hearing that Lin Yuwei had fallen asleep, Chu Chenyi unexpectedly felt a sense of relief. This was an opportunity for him to take Lin Yuwei back without anyone noticing.
"Pack the Princess Consort's belongings and prepare the carriage. We are returning to the Prince's manor."
Chu Chenyi waved his hand and gave a faint order, then strode towards the room.
He tiptoed as he opened the door, stepping in very lightly. His eyes immediately fell on Lin Yuwei, who was lying on the bed.
He sighed softly and walked over. Looking at Lin Yuwei's sleeping face, he sighed helplessly. These days, she truly made him worry.
She even resorted to the drama of running away from home at the slightest disagreement. When he returned from court and learned that Lin Yuwei had packed her bags and left, his heart had skipped a beat, leaving him feeling suddenly empty.
Just as he was about to search the streets for her, fortunately, Feng Jin sent someone to inform him that Lin Yuwei was at her place, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Chu Chenyi bent down, intending to quietly pick up the sleeping Lin Yuwei and carry her away.
However, as soon as he touched Lin Yuwei, the woman who had been sleeping soundly suddenly opened her eyes. Her slightly hazy gaze fixed on Chu Chenyi. Once she was clear-headed, she rolled her eyes. "Get out. I don't want to see you."