Cheng Xiran was distracted by Helian Duo's words. She had to resolve the matter of Su Yunxiu as soon as possible. Otherwise, similar things would happen in the future.
When night fell, Cheng Xiran stayed up all night writing a story about Helian Duo and Su Yunxiu. However, she interspersed some of her own ideas in the story.
The next day, the new issue of *Capital Gossips* with the title "The Untold Story between Me and the Regent" was released. The very first issue caused a sensation and sold out.
The protagonist in the story was still immersed in yesterday's conversation with Cheng Xiran. Helian Duo thought carefully and felt that Xue Lianyu was right. He had to send Su Yunxiu away as soon as possible.
There came a soft knock on the door, followed by a clear and melodious voice of a woman, "Your Highness, would you like to try the newly made purple cloud cakes?"
It was Su Yunxiu.
Helian Duo put down the pen in his hand and replied in a low voice, "I still have important matters to attend to. I'll have the purple cloud cakes another day. You may go back and rest first."
Hearing this, Su Yunxiu's hand holding the food tray tightened gradually. She tried hard to suppress the indignation in her heart. "Your Highness, Yunxiu has also brewed a pot of top - grade golden tea. Why don't you have some before getting busy with your affairs?"
"No need. Go back."
The person inside the room never came out to meet her. Su Yunxiu had no choice but to return to the South Courtyard. Furious, she waved her hand and overturned the food box. The tea cups and pastries were scattered on the ground.
"Miss, why did you knock over the things? Are you hurt?" As soon as Qiao'er entered the room, she saw the overturned things. She quickly put down the wooden basin in her hand and walked over to check if Su Yunxiu was injured.
Su Yunxiu glared angrily with her beautiful eyes, and her words were even more sarcastic. "I've only been away for a few years, yet that bitch has captured the heart of the prince. I've spent so much effort to stay in the prince's mansion. I can't just give up like this."
Qiao'er immediately understood what she meant and quickly comforted her, "Miss, don't be angry. Maybe the prince is just having a passing fancy. You know that back then, when Cheng Xiran wanted to compete with you, the prince didn't even look at her."
"Yes, the disdain back then and the care now. What on earth has happened to her in these years? She can even read and write now."
"Miss, if you want to know the prince's feelings, in a few days it will be General Cui's birthday. We can test the prince's feelings then."
After Qiao'er said that, she looked around. Seeing that there was no one around, she lowered her voice and whispered in Su Yunxiu's ear. Su Yunxiu nodded repeatedly and told Qiao'er to do it immediately.
At that time, a copy of *Capital Gossips* was brought to Helian Duo. Looking at the content of the story, a smile gradually appeared on his lips.
Zuo Yan, who was standing beside him, couldn't help swallowing. The last time the prince smiled like this, he led the troops to massacre the barbarians. Now seeing this smile again, it seemed that Miss Cheng was doomed.
"Prepare the sedan chair. I'm going to the Cheng Prime Minister's Mansion." Helian Duo stuffed *Capital Gossips* into his bosom and ordered Zuo Yan to go and make the arrangements.
On the way to the Cheng Prime Minister's Mansion, all the conversations outside the carriage fell into Helian Duo's ears.
"Have you read the latest *Capital Gossips*?"
"Yes, I have. Who do you think the woman who knows the prince is?"
"I think it must be the legitimate daughter of Prime Minister Cheng. She is the one who writes *Capital Gossips*. I'm afraid this new story is also written by Miss Cheng to commemorate her relationship with the prince."
"I'm so curious about what will happen next."
"Yeah, yeah. I heard that Miss Cheng has to write it herself. It doesn't matter if it's slow. As long as there's something to read."
These words made Helian Duo overjoyed. This woman was really like what Xue Lianyu said, always saying one thing but meaning another. She had been pretending to be reserved when he asked her before. Today, he wanted to see how she would explain herself.