At this moment, Mu Yanming was in the hunting ground, directing the spring hunting activities.
A waiter from the Ten Thousand Flowers Tower galloped over on horseback and told Mu Yanming in great detail what had happened after he left that morning.
However, before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Bai Ke.
"I've never seen the Princess put on airs with anyone. It seems she was really enraged today," Bai Ke said.
The waiter continued, "Indeed. I'm also quite puzzled. Miss Shishi usually seems to be a reasonable person. Why did she mock the Princess's chief maid today? No wonder the Princess was so angry. Anyone would be mad if they were humiliated like that."
Bai Ke, who had been holding his sword with an air of watching the fun, stood up straight and asked anxiously when he heard about the chief maid, "Which chief maid?"
The waiter gave Bai Ke a disdainful look. "It's Miss Dan'er, the chief maid who always follows the Princess."
Hearing this, Bai Ke turned to look at Mu Yanming. "Your Highness, please forgive my overstepping. Miss Shishi's actions today were truly excessive. You've already shown her the utmost courtesy, but unexpectedly, she dared to act like the mistress in front of the Princess. It's simply outrageous."
Mu Yanming glanced at Bai Ke out of the corner of his eye, his gaze lingering on the chirping birds on a distant branch.
"So, in your opinion, how should we handle today's matter?"
Bai Ke began to think seriously. After a while, Mu Yanming had already forgotten about it. After inspecting the tents, he decided to return.
Bai Ke trotted up to him and said, "Your Highness, I've come up with an idea."
Mu Yanming looked a bit puzzled. "What idea?"
Bai Ke looked indignant. "Your Highness, I'll speak frankly. Can you forgive me if I say something out of line?"
Mu Yanming smiled. He seemed to be in a particularly good mood. Taking the opportunity, Bai Ke said, "In my humble opinion, the Ten Thousand Flowers Tower is your property. As long as you don't want her there, she won't have a place to stay, and she'll never have the chance to talk nonsense in front of the Princess again. Am I right?"
A servant led over a horse. Mu Yanming mounted it and looked down at Bai Ke.
He said in a deep voice, "Bai Ke, men should not interfere in women's affairs. Also, you should trust your Princess. She won't let herself be taken advantage of. By the way, your remarks just now are not the actions of a real man."
Bai Ke was rendered speechless. He closed his mouth and mounted his horse, following behind Mu Yanming.
Inside the Regent's Mansion, Mo Qinghuan was sitting at a stone table, and Gu Qinglan was standing two steps in front of her.
"Why are you in the mansion?"
Gu Qinglan shook her head. "Do you believe me if I say I don't know?"
Mo Qinghuan sneered. She picked up a cup of tea and took a sip. Then she said in a deep voice, "Do you think I believe you?"
Gu Qinglan let out a long sigh. "If you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do. I really don't know how I got here. I woke up here early yesterday morning."
Mo Qinghuan found it even more strange. "You mean you've been here for a whole day and night? How did you eat and drink during this time?"
Just as she asked about food and drink, Gu Qinglan's stomach growled very cooperatively. "I haven't eaten or drunk anything at all."
At this moment, Mu Yanming and Bai Ke returned to the mansion.
Bai Ke was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped. Gu Qinglan was sitting in front of the Princess, gnawing on a chicken.
He swallowed hard and walked over. "Your Highness, what's going on?"
Mo Qinghuan looked up at Bai Ke, shrugged helplessly, and spread her hands. "I don't know either. I'm still looking for someone to ask what's going on."
Mu Yanming coughed lightly and walked over. He stood beside Mo Qinghuan.
Gu Qinglan put down the chicken in her hand, wiped the greasy corners of her mouth, and saluted Mu Yanming.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
Mu Yanming frowned imperceptibly, a flash of disgust crossing his eyes.
"Qinghuan, come back to the room with me."
As he passed by Bai Ke, Mu Yanming said, "You brought this person in, so you figure out how to get her out."
Hearing Mu Yanming's almost gritted - teeth voice, Bai Ke's heart skipped a beat.
Then he looked at Gu Qinglan and the chicken on the table.
"Miss, eat quickly. After you're done, I'll send you out." A forced smile hung on his face.
But when Gu Qinglan heard this, she refused.
She put down the chicken and sat at the stone table. "I'm not leaving! I'm not leaving no matter what!"
Bai Ke sat down and looked at her. "Miss, let me put it this way. Whether you leave or not is not up to you."
Gu Qinglan suddenly looked aggrieved. She pursed her lips and blinked her eyes pitifully at Bai Ke, begging, "Commander Bai, please, please save my life for the sake of our acquaintance."
She stood up and bowed deeply to Bai Ke.
Bai Ke also stood up, but it was inappropriate to help her up and also inappropriate not to.
"Miss, please don't do this. If you want to plead, plead with His Highness, not with me. I can't make the decision!"
Only then did Gu Qinglan react. She immediately stood up and chased after them along the path they had left.
Mu Yanming took Mo Qinghuan back to the room. As soon as he closed the door, he turned around, supported the back of Mo Qinghuan's head, and kissed her.
His breath was warm and rapid, tickling her face. It was so sudden that she closed her eyes tightly and raised her hand to press against Mu Yanming's chest.
"Huan'er!" His magnetic voice whispered in her ear.
She was almost unable to resist when suddenly Gu Qinglan's voice came from outside.
Mu Yanming frowned tightly, took a deep breath, and a frostiness appeared between his brows.
He opened the door and saw Bai Ke chasing after Gu Qinglan. He gave Bai Ke a fierce look, and Bai Ke instantly felt a chill from head to toe.
"Your Highness, I'm guilty. I failed to stop her, and she managed to get in," Bai Ke knelt on one knee, begging for Mu Yanming's forgiveness.
Because he knew what that look from Mu Yanming meant, at this moment, he didn't dare to be the least bit presumptuous.
Gu Qinglan clearly didn't realize the danger approaching. She said recklessly, "Your Highness, please take me in for half a month! Just half a month. After that, I'll leave immediately. I won't break my promise."
Mu Yanming turned to look at Mo Qinghuan. She was also looking at him, seemingly waiting to see how he would handle it.
He then turned to Bai Ke. "Bai Ke, can't you understand my orders now?"
Bai Ke raised his eyes and stole a glance at Mo Qinghuan. She was standing behind Mu Yanming, saying nothing, but she played a crucial role.
"Yes, I understand. I'll handle it right away!"
Saying this, he stood up and stepped forward to pull Gu Qinglan.
Seeing that things were going badly, Gu Qinglan's mind raced, and she really came up with an emergency solution.
She rolled her eyes back. Before Bai Ke's hand could touch her, she fell to the ground.
"Your Highness, this..."
Mu Yanming slammed the door shut.