PFC Chapter 202 Cooperation
Chapter 202 Cooperation
During this period, Master Xu has only been searching secretly, so he has not made it public. If the Emperor had not sent someone to invite us today, I am afraid we would still be unknown!"
Listening to Yun Chi's words, Xiao Jingchuan couldn't help but frown. He was very puzzled about Xu Yiyuan's disappearance. You know, Doctor Xu has been out collecting herbs for a long time. He has also been to places farther away than this.
Moreover, he has some martial arts skills and rich experience in surviving in the wild. He has never had any accidents. Now he is just collecting herbs outside the city and he disappeared strangely. Why is there something strange about this matter?
Doctor Xu is missing now. I wonder if Yu'er knows about this. If she knew that Xu Yiyuan had disappeared, I'm afraid...
Thinking of this, Xiao Jingchuan looked at Yun Chi and said, "Does the princess know about this matter?"
Yun Chi did not expect that his master would not ask about Doctor Xu's news, but instead would care about whether the princess knew about this matter. However, he also knew the position Xu Yiyuan held in the princess' heart, so naturally he had not sent her any news.
"The princess has been living in the Duke's Mansion these past few days. Now that Miss Jiang has married Prince Xie, I believe that after Miss Xie's return banquet today, the princess will return to the General's Mansion!"
He naturally knew about Xie Yian's marriage. He had thought Xie Yian would live out his life alone, but he had never expected that Xie Yian would actually start a family before him. Although he was unwilling, he was happy to hear it.
He also knew that Jiang Shuyu had been living in the Duke Dingguo's Mansion for some time. After all, he always felt that Yu'er cared too much about Jiang Shuya. Not only did he ask people to secretly inquire about Xie Yian's habits and personality, he also investigated all the opposite sex around him to ensure that Xie Yian had a clean background and no bad habits. Only then did he feel at ease to let Jiang Shuya get married. Those who didn't know would think that Jiang Shuyu was Jiang Shuya's elder sister!
There are too many trivial matters at the wedding, so it is reasonable for Jiang Shuyu to help Jiang Shuya manage the Duke's Mansion. However, Jiang Shuya has already married into the Xie family, and I am afraid she will be back soon. By then, this matter will definitely not be kept secret from her. It seems that we have to speed up the process to find Xu Yiyuan.
So when Xiao Jingchuan heard that Jiang Shuyu didn't know about this yet, he felt relieved and immediately looked at Yun Chi and said:
"Send more people and conduct a thorough search along the river and in the villages. No matter the cost, we must find Doctor Xu. We must find him alive, or dead—his body!"
Now that so much time has passed since Dr. Xu disappeared, he has to make the worst-case scenario plan. He just doesn't know if Yu'er can accept these things if she knows them.
"The princess will let her stay at the Duke Dingguo's mansion for a few more days. It won't be too late to tell her when we find out about Doctor Xu!"
"Yes!" Yun Chi quickly responded after hearing Xiao Jingchuan's words. After sending Xiao Jingchuan back to the palace, Yun Chi immediately led people to look for Xu Yiyuan.
Xiao Jingchuan was naturally not idle either. Seeing that it was already pitch black outside, Xiao Jingchuan suppressed the thought of looking for Jiang Shuyu, looked at the things in the closet, took them out immediately, and then walked directly outside.
Arriving outside Zuiyue Tower and looking at the crowds of people coming and going inside, Xiao Jingchuan walked in directly from the back door.
Xuan Wuhen was lazily lying on the couch drinking. Seeing Xiao Jingchuan walk in from outside, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. He quickly stood up and looked at him puzzledly and said:
"Why don't you go find your little princess at this time? Why do you have time to come to me? Could it be that you are tired of your little princess and want to come here for a change of pace?"
Seeing Xuan Wuhen smelling of alcohol, Xiao Jingchuan dodged to the side in disgust. Xuan Wuhen lost his support for a moment and almost fell to the ground. He was immediately furious and looked up at Xiao Jingchuan with disgust:
"You're so unromantic, it's a waste of your good looks. Tell me! No one comes here for no reason. I wonder what brings you here this time?"
Xiao Jingchuan was already accustomed to Xuan Wuhen's behavior, so he ignored his sarcasm. Seeing Xuan Wuhen's joking expression, Xiao Jingchuan looked directly at him and said, "Help me find someone!"
Hearing Xiao Jingchuan's impolite words, Xuan Wuhen couldn't help but roll his eyes at him, then looked at him and said:
"What do you think of me, the Palace Master of the Scarlet Flame Palace? I'm very busy every day, okay? If you ask me to go find you, I'll go find you. If you do this, I'll lose face!..."
Before Xuan Wuhen could finish his words, Xiao Jingchuan interrupted him directly.
"If you don't want to be the Palace Master, I can let you pursue your career elsewhere. I heard that the Beilin Kingdom is in need of..."
Before Xiao Jingchuan could finish his words, Xuan Wuhen interrupted him. Seeing Xiao Jingchuan's gaze, he hurried forward and said, "What are you talking about, Prince Jing? Since Prince Jing has spoken, how dare this little one not take it seriously? I was just drunk and hadn't sobered up yet, so I said the wrong thing. Prince Jing, please don't take me seriously!"
Xiao Jingchuan couldn't help but frown when he saw his expression change so quickly. Wanqing was obsessed with him despite his unconventional look. He didn't know what she saw in him. The only good thing about him was probably his outstanding face!
"Wanqing will soon be returning from Sheng'an Temple with the Empress. I heard that the Emperor intends to choose a prince consort for her. As Princess Wanqing's brother, I naturally have to carefully select a suitable husband for her. Who do you think is suitable? I have observed you for a long time, and you are not a good candidate for a prince consort!"
Xuan Wuhen listened to Xiao Jingchuan's words and looked at him in astonishment. Then, when he heard Xiao Jingchuan say that Xiao Wanqing was coming back, a light flashed in his eyes. He immediately looked at Xiao Jing and said:
"Princess Wanqing is coming back? Why didn't anyone tell me about this? This is so great! It's worth my time in Kyoto!"
Xuan Wuhen was so happy at the moment that he didn't realize what Xiao Jingchuan meant. When he finished speaking, he finally realized what was happening and looked at Xiao Jingchuan to express his feelings: "Princess Wanqing is a princess of wealth and status. How can ordinary people be worthy of her? Wanqing respects you so much. You can't push her into the fire pit!"
Xiao Jingchuan glanced at him sideways, a hint of mockery flashed in his eyes, then he looked at him calmly and said:
"Didn't you say that Wanqing was too boring and didn't want to be a prince consort? Why are you regretting it now? But I'm telling you, it's probably too late for you to marry Princess Wanqing now."