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Chapter 261: Chapter 97: Why Is This Happening? (Please subscribe)_3
 

Liu Hao listened to the woman’s words and only felt a new wave of headaches, “Madam, don’t be anxious. It has only been a little over a month since Mr. Lin took Yuting away. A few months is not a long time; perhaps she has been busy with other matters and hasn’t had the time to write a letter.”

The woman took a deep breath, her eyes shimmering with concern, “I hope that’s the case. I didn’t feel anything was amiss before, but after what the Princely Heir just mentioned, I can’t help feeling uneasy.”

“A nobleman of that stature is not someone we can aspire to reach.”

“We should have let Yuting elope with Zhang Shunlong in the first place…”

Liu Hao waved his robe in annoyance, “What’s the point of saying such things at this time?”

“That’s enough, let’s not mention that again.”

Yet the woman was insistent, her gaze falling on Cheng Guang as she began to plead, “Princely Heir, could you possibly bring Zhang Shunlong to the Prime Minister’s Mansion to see our Yuting?”

Cheng Guang looked at the woman and nodded slightly.

The woman quickly followed up, “Then, could we also accompany you to the Prime Minister’s Mansion to see for ourselves?”

Liu Hao, the Family Head of the Liu Family, changed his expression upon hearing this and hastily interjected, “Madam, why do you say such things?”

In Liu Hao’s view, it was highly likely that Cheng Guang, the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir, was going to bring Yuting back from the Prime Minister’s Mansion to marry Zhang Shunlong.

Although he did not know the true intentions of Cheng Guang, the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir, nor how his own daughter Yuting was faring in the Prime Minister’s Mansion, at the very least, marrying her to Zhang Shunlong was a much better prospect.

If his wife were to accompany Cheng Guang, the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir, to the Prime Minister’s Mansion, wouldn’t it indirectly prove that the Liu Family intended to renege on the marriage?

By now, the die was cast; a woman should not remarry.

Liu Hao felt only a throbbing headache.

But his companion, Mrs. Wu, was unconcerned about losing face – none of that was as important as her daughter’s safety.

A whole month had passed without any news from their daughter.

The Prime Minister’s Mansion, a place they couldn’t even approach, let alone enter; it was impossible for them to be permitted.

If their daughter did not send a letter out on her own initiative, they would not receive any news about her.

In such circumstances, how could Mrs. Wu not be anxious?

Mrs. Wu’s pleading gaze fell on Cheng Guang, her eyes trembling as if she feared he would refuse.

She also knew that it would be normal for Cheng Guang, the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir, to dismiss her request, after all, how could she expect a nobleman to do her such a favor?

She was already prepared in her heart.

Under Mrs. Wu’s watchful eye, Cheng Guang stroked his chin, slowly contemplating.

He was not necessarily averse to rejecting Mrs. Wu’s request; since he had to help Zhang Shunlong out of a predicament anyway and was bound for the Prime Minister’s Mansion, it hardly mattered if he took a few extra people along.

His main concern was whether Mrs. Wu could handle the news if it turned out something unfortunate had befallen the third daughter of the Liu family.

Furthermore, Cheng Guang was also wondering whether Zhang Shunlong could withstand such news himself.

But if he didn’t bring Zhang Shunlong along, the issue still could not be resolved, and the task would remain incomplete.

Cheng Guang continued pondering.

Having no response for a long period, Mrs. Wu gradually resigned herself to despair, a bitter smile emerging at the corner of her mouth, “It’s just my idle chatter, I hope the Princely Heir will not take offense…”

As Mrs. Wu spoke, she was about to step back when Cheng Guang’s voice sounded in her ear.

“Yes, it’s possible.”

Cheng Guang looked up at the sky and saw that it was still early. If they rode quickly, they could return to the Capital city before dark.

“Prepare the horses. Once Zhang Shunlong is ready, we head for the Capital city.”

Mrs. Wu, startled by Cheng Guang’s words, then showed a glimmer of surprise and joy.

Clearly, she had not expected Cheng Guang, the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir, to truly acquiesce to the request of a woman as inconsequential as herself.

She promptly ordered someone to prepare the horses.

Seeing the situation, Liu Hao was overcome with a headache but found himself unable to say anything; in the end, he could only silently sigh to himself, “So be it.”

“It would be good to see Yuting. It’s been a long time since the child sent a letter…”

Liu Hao was caught in a whirlwind of emotions, reluctant to let go of Lin Yunzhen as a son-in-law yet afraid to offend Cheng Guang, the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir. Not wanting to offend either side, he was stuck in the middle.

By the time Mrs. Wu had the servants bring the horses, he too felt a pang of desire to follow along to the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

If given the chance, he could at least explain to Lin Yunzhen, the son of the Prime Minister, that all of this was the will of Cheng Guang, the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir, and not entirely the wishes of the Liu Family.

Cheng Guang, unaware of Liu Hao’s delicate considerations, was indifferent.

He stood to one side, waiting in silence with Qing Luan, Lin Cheng, and others.

Before long, Zhang Shunlong was led over by a servant of the Liu Family.

Having changed into a fresh set of clothes and cleansed himself, his lean face appeared somewhat handsome.

Zhang Shunlong seemed to be aware that Cheng Guang intended to take him to the Prime Minister’s Mansion to see Liu Yuting, causing him to become inexplicably restrained and cautious.

He had no clue what the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir wanted with him.

Nor did he understand what he had that would make Cheng Guang seek him out, even to the extent of seeking justice for him at the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

Despite his lack of understanding, Zhang Shunlong could still sense the intentions.

Zhang Shunlong could feel that Cheng Guang, the Town-Nation Duke’s Heir, bore no malice towards him, unlike Lin Yunzhen, who seemed refined on the surface but had a sinister and arrogant nature beneath, looking down upon all from his lofty position.