CHAPTER 389 (1): PRINCE YUN ENTERS BEIMIN
Before Xie Liuli could react, the man in front of her disappeared like the wind, leaving only the cold pandora glass bead lying in her palm, as proof that he had been there.
He left before I could even ask for his name. Since he ran away after hearing my identity, does that mean that I wonât ever see him again?
A trace of sorrow and displeasure emerged in her eyes.
The guard walked over and stopped in front of her. âCommandery Princess, please quickly return to the residence with this subordinate. The Commandery Prince was so worried that he had us comb through the entire capital.â
âIâll go back now. Is Elder Brother in the residence?â
âNo, the Commandery Prince went to the imperial palace.â
Xie Liuli was taken aback. âWhy did he go to the imperial palace? Shouldnât he be searching for me on the streets?â
âCommandery Princess, if you knew that the Commandery Prince would search everywhere for you, you shouldnât have snuck out of the residence. He thought that you had been abducted.â
Xie Liuliâs breathing hitched for a moment. Could Elder Brother have thought that Prince Hao abducted me and went to find trouble for him? Xie Liuli immediately stowed away the pandora glass bead into her sleeve and hastened her pace. With the Commandery Prince Residence nearby, it only took her a short while to reach there by foot.
Just as Xie Liuli arrived at the street, she happened to see Xie Yun alighting from a horse carriage. She immediately went forward and called for him.
However, she only found a frosty reproach in her brotherâs eyes.
Xie Yunâs gaze was deep and devoid of smiles as he looked towards Xie Liuli. He harshly chided, âYouâve become bold enough to leave the residence by yourself, have you?â
âElder Brother, listen to meâŚâ
Xie Yun waved his hand, and instructed the guard, âSend the Commandery Princess back to her courtyard, and donât allow her to leave the residence.â
Seeing Xie Yunâs stormy expression, the guard immediately gestured at Xie Liuli to enter the residence.
Xie Liuli knew that she wouldnât be able to get through to Xie Yun while the latter was still livid. Hence, she could only clutch her sleeves and walk into the residence with a lowered head.
When her hand involuntarily touched the pandora glass bead in her sleeve, Xie Liuli felt warmth creep into her heart for a moment. As the image of the man who saved her flashed through her mind again, she thought, I hope that Heaven will allow us to meet again.
What is his name? Where does he stay? Does he have a wife?
The tips of her ears flushed red as she thought of the last question. What am I thinking? Is it because now that Iâm 18, I canât stand the loneliness and want to marry someone?
Watching Xie Liuliâs departing figure, Xie Yunâs deep gaze darkened. I didnât expect Liuli to be so insensible multiple times in a row. I have been spoiling her too much.
When I couldnât find her, I went straight to the Dragon Heaven Palace, only to be ridiculed by Pei Qianhao. How can I take this lying down?!
Although he was furious, he was still very satisfied with Tan Geâs performance. After she blocked Shi Moâs arrow, Tan Ge has completely earned Su Xi-erâs trust. At least, that is what I can tell from what Iâve seen.
The darkness dissipated from Xie Yunâs eyes. The corners of his mouth curved into a smile, no longer gentle, but with a trace of wickedness.
Suddenly, a guard from the Commandery Prince Residence came over to report. âCommandery Prince, something major has happened in the imperial palace. The Empress Dowager has gone missing, and even the commoners know about the incident.â
Xie Yunâs expression remained unchanged as he waved his hand. âThis Prince already knows about it. Withdraw.â
âYes.â The guard bowed and cupped his fists before leaving.
Xie Yunâs eyes were shining as he watched the sky darken. Shi Mo acts pretty fast; he has already spread the news.
However, Xie Yun wasnât aware that the one who had spread the news wasnât Shi Mo, but Yuchi Mo under Pei Qianhaoâs orders.
Meanwhile, Shi Mo, who was instrumental in the Empress Dowager going missing, was in a tea store in the suburbs. He had ordered some pastries and was slowly enjoying them.