The butler stopped in his tracks, then said respectfully, "She is Young Master Gu's mother. She came to see the prime minister today to get an explanation for her son. The prime minister is very busy and has no time to entangle with her, so he asked me to deal with her."
Her intuition told her that this matter was not as simple as the butler had said.
But on the surface, Cheng Xiran still nodded in agreement. "Yes, Father must be worried about my sister's matter these two days."
The butler didn't reply. Instead, he simply stepped back and walked towards the prime minister's study.
Cheng Xiran returned to her own courtyard. Zhuque, who was sweeping in the courtyard, saw her and quickly came forward to look her over. Seeing that she was unharmed, she finally felt relieved. "Although the people from the prince's mansion came to say something last night, Yun'er and I were still very worried about you, Miss."
Cheng Xiran asked about the situation outside. Zhuque specially went outside the courtyard to observe, then led Cheng Xiran into the inner room.
Mu Li guarded outside.
As Zhuque added new tea for Cheng Xiran, she said with a bitter face, "The prime minister has really gone too far this time. At first, the woman was invited in and seated, but just because she asked a few more questions and annoyed the prime minister, the prime minister ordered his men to drive her out forcefully. Later, under pressure, he sent the butler to give her some money."
Looking at the bright sunshine outside the window, Cheng Xiran felt a shadow over her heart.
She took the teacup and took a couple of sips. Then she heard Zhuque continue, "I guess Miss already knows that Young Master Qian was found naked on the East Street early this morning, right?"
Seeing her nodding silently, Zhuque deliberately lowered her voice and whispered, "Because of this, Young Master Qian has been staying in the Qian Mansion and doesn't go out at all. He seems like a fool. Lord Qian came here early this morning. He probably suspects that the Cheng Mansion is involved in this matter."
Cheng Xiran was indifferent to this and only asked, "How about Lady Liu?"
"Lady Liu has been ill in bed and hasn't gotten up. Second Miss has been very well - behaved these two days. She hasn't gone out or shown up."
As the teacup in her hand was slowly put down, Cheng Xiran couldn't help stretching and yawning. She murmured to herself, "I didn't rest well in the prince's mansion last night. I want to take a nap now, but I still have an important thing to do."
Just as Zhuque was about to ask, Cheng Xiran confessed on her own.
"Should I tell the prince about the situation and ask him to help so that Grandmother can feel at ease?"
Just as she was muttering about this, Nanny Jin's voice came from outside. "Eldest Miss, Eldest Miss..."
Cheng Xiran felt as if her head was about to explode, but she had to brace herself and go out to greet her.
"Is Nanny Jin here because of Cheng Zhiyue's matter?"
Leaning against the door from afar, she felt both physically and mentally exhausted.
Nanny Jin didn't come closer. After all, she was asking for Cheng Xiran's help, so her attitude was more respectful than usual. "To be honest, it is indeed so. Although Young Master Qian had such an incident today, who knows what his real situation is? Maybe he will come back tomorrow."
Seeing Cheng Xiran looking tired, she didn't waste any more words and simply said, "Second Miss has been crying in the old lady's courtyard these two days, and the prime minister just turns a blind eye. This matter can only be solved by you."
But the person she least wanted to see now was Helian Duo. She always couldn't manage her emotions well in front of him these two days.
She wanted to decline politely, but then she thought that if this matter was not resolved, not only Lady Liu and her daughter but also her grandmother would be troubled every day. Her grandmother was old. She couldn't be annoyed by these trivial matters and damage her health.
Thinking of all these consequences, Cheng Xiran felt a headache. But Nanny Jin was looking at her full of hope, so she had to agree. "Let me take a nap first. I'll wake up at noon and then go to see the prince, okay? After I deal with this matter, I'll go to give Grandmother an explanation myself. Please rest assured, Nanny Jin."