Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 67 - 66: Princess’s Whereabouts

After getting up, Su Juan looked hurt all over her face, gazing at Princess Jing and Song Qianhang, with tears in her eyes, "Mother, please have your meal. I’m exhausted today and want to go back to my room to rest."

With that, she pulled the chair and ran off, leaving a wounded back view, giving Princess Jing no chance to say a second word.

Song Qianhang was surprised. Could it be that she has really changed her nature?

In the next second, Su Juan’s heartfelt words came from afar...

[Boohoo, my acting was so good, I almost moved myself.]

Song Qianhang: "..."

If she would change, that would truly be a miracle.

[Hopefully, they aren’t following me. I must hurry up, I can’t be caught...]

Song Qianhang almost burst out laughing. Upon noticing his mother’s expression, he immediately stuffed a few mouthfuls of food into his mouth and forced the laughter back.

[Who would side with a heartless person like Song Qianfan, cheating just months into the marriage? If I don’t hit him when he’s down, it’s purely out of respect for his official hat above his head!]

Song Qianhang: Quite principled.

[Expect me to risk my career to help Song Qianfan?]

Song Qianhang: That’s definitely a no.

[I’m thinking it’s not daytime, how come I’m daydreaming, as an outsider... how dare I!]

Song Qianhang couldn’t hold it in and laughed out loud.

Princess Jing looked displeased, glaring at her younger son, "That’s your brother. Instead of thinking of a way to help, all you do is indulge in alcohol and enjoyment, truly spoiled!" 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Song Qianhang was quick to admit his mistake, "Mother is right, it’s my fault. Mother, please don’t worry, I will go check on brother right away."

Saying so, he quickly got up and ran.

Princess Jing had a headache indeed. The younger son was useless, the elder son caused trouble, and on top of that, there’s a cunning daughter-in-law, making things really difficult.

...

It’s been a long time since Old Master Su instructed someone to investigate with the pattern of half a jade pendant, still no news.

Little did he know, the people he sent out had already been watched.

When Duke Ping received the news, he appeared calm, only instructing people to follow secretly to see who was investigating the jade pendant’s origin. However, the other party was indeed cautious, after two days there was no contact with anyone, leading Duke Ping to enter the palace alone to report.

When reporting to the Old Emperor, the Old Emperor’s face changed, his pupils contracted suddenly, and he appeared faintly excited, "Is someone really investigating with a jade pendant pattern?"

Duke Ping handed the copied pattern to the Old Emperor, "It’s true. I have arranged for people to follow secretly, hopefully, in a few days, we can find out who is secretly investigating."

Perhaps this time, there really is news of the princess.

He did not say the next words, after decades, life is unpredictable, having news of the jade pendant doesn’t necessarily mean there’s news of the princess.

But nonetheless, there’s some hope.

The Old Emperor’s fingers clutched tightly at the chair’s armrest, his eyes overflowed with excitement, restrained, decades have passed, finally some news!

That was his and the Empress’s daughter, their only daughter!

After calming down, the Old Emperor softly instructed Duke Ping, "Minister Xie, investigate this matter secretly, don’t tell the Empress yet."

It’s been decades, the Empress has finally come to terms, he fears that if it turns out to be nothing, it would bring her hope and then disappointment.

Duke Ping responded, "I understand, Your Majesty."

The Chief Secretary hadn’t expected, after so many years, there’s some trace of the princess now. Looking at the pattern of the half jade pendant, he curiously asked, "Why is there only half of the jade pendant?"

Duke Ping, next to him, explained, "This jade pendant was personally carved by my late father, as part of the Empress’s dowry when she was betrothed. The other half should now be in the Emperor’s hands."

The Old Emperor nodded, "Indeed, it is in my possession."

The Chief Secretary suggested, "Your Majesty, since someone is investigating the jade pendant, why not take out the other half to lure the other party, and if there truly is news of the princess, it can be verified in time."

After decades without being able to find the person, now with some clue, whether true or not, it should be verified at the fastest speed, otherwise, if any accident drags on, the next few decades would be even harder.

Duke Ping agreed, "Your Majesty, I agree."

The Chief Secretary added, "I am willing to contribute my humble efforts to find the princess."

The Old Emperor then ordered the Eunuch to fetch the jade pendant, took it down personally, and handed it to Duke Ping, grasping their hands tightly, his eyes slightly red, "Everything depends on you both."

"Rest assured, Your Majesty, we will certainly make every effort to find the princess’s whereabouts."

After leaving the Imperial Palace, the Chief Secretary holding the jade pendant sighed, "It’s not easy, decades have passed..."

"I thought you all have given up a long time ago."

Duke Ping, grasping the paper with the copied pattern, voiced hoarse, "How could we give up."

That is not only the princess of the current dynasty, the only bloodline of His Majesty, but also a child of the Xie family, his sister’s biological daughter, his niece. For decades, the Xie family has never given up looking for that child.

"I also need Mr. Liu’s help to come forward in this matter concerning the princess, cautiously."

The Chief Secretary: "I understand."

Before clarifying the other party’s intentions, it’s inappropriate to reveal the princess’s identity to avoid the possibility of the other party turning against and harming the princess, therefore, the Xie family shouldn’t come forward. Anyone who knows a bit about the princess getting lost back then, can easily associate the Xie family with the Empress and the princess.

So, it’s most appropriate for the Liu family to handle this matter.

...

The next day, Su Juan stretched lazily as she attended court, spotting Duke Ping from afar, she waved her hand, "Lord Duke!"

Hearing the voice, Duke Ping turned to look at her, smiling, "Vice Director, why so early today?"

Su Juan sighed, glancing around, she lowered her voice, "Isn’t it because of His Majesty? He assigned me difficult tasks again. I can’t even stay at the Prince Mansion these days, have to leave early to avoid trouble."

[Afraid of being caught by Princess Jing.]

People around immediately perked up, given the recent turmoil surrounding Song Qianfan, they’re afraid to miss any gossip.

Duke Ping laughed, "It’s tough for you, if there are difficult matters, feel free to tell me."

Su Juan squinted her eyes, "Alright!"

[Why does it feel like Duke Ping is especially happy today? Though he usually treats me like this, today he seems notably in high spirits. Could something good have happened?]

Duke Ping stroked his beard, his eyes smiling, after decades, there is suddenly news of the missing niece, how can I not be happy? Over the years, his sister has devoted herself to praying for this, finding her would definitely bring joy.

Colleagues around also cast curious glances, indeed, Duke Ping seems to be in higher spirits today!

Could there be a joyous event?

Su Juan blinked, in deep thought, her eyes suddenly brightened, [I know it!]

Duke Ping’s heart tightened, she couldn’t have guessed it, right? The princess’s news must not be leaked!

At the same time, the Chief Secretary felt his heart would jump out!

[Duke Ping must have found a second spring of love!]

Everyone was shocked: So there’s a second spring of love!

Duke Ping: "???"

[Love indeed brings radiance, just look at that beaming face, what a good thing!]

The Chief Secretary patted Duke Ping’s shoulder: Indeed a good thing!

Duke Ping: "..."