I just want to live a good life

Chapter 327 Absconding in fear of crime

After entering the town, the carriage stopped in front of a house in the southwest corner of the town.

Su Nuan was led in.

This is an empty three-story courtyard, which must have been uninhabited all year round. The yard is full of dry weeds and the house is filled with thick dust.

Zhao Zong probably didn't plan to live here permanently, he simply cleaned up two rooms.

Because of what happened during the day, Zhao Zong had someone stay by Su Nuan's side all the time, and he didn't even prepare a separate room for her to sleep in.

In this situation, Su Nuan would rather choose the simple-minded Lao Liu to stay in the same room with her, but since she has come to Fenglin Town, she should have other considerations.

The Prince's Mansion was bustling with activity at this time, as the news of the Prince's concubine's disappearance had spread throughout the Imperial City.

Even Xia Changze, who was imprisoned in the Dali Temple, heard the news. Not only did he hear the news, he also went to look for him in person.

Dali Temple Minister Lu Jingzhi sent someone to inform Xia Lian, and he personally went to the Prince's Mansion to inform Mu Yunting of the news.

Also coming was King Ankang who had heard the news.

"Lord Lu, the Dali Temple is as strong as a rock, how could Xia Changze escape?" Prince Ankang questioned Lord Lu in front of Mu Yunting.

Lord Lu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and glanced at Mu Yunting.

Mu Yunting raised his eyebrows with a cold face, but said nothing. His fingers tapped lightly on the table from time to time, making it impossible to guess his emotions at the moment.

"Why, Lord Lu feels it's hard to say it in front of the Crown Prince, do you want to go to the Emperor? Then let's go to the palace immediately and let the Emperor ask Lord Lu in person."

Lu Jingzhi certainly did not think it was difficult to say it in front of the prince. He was able to go to the prince's house in person to inform him of the news as soon as possible. On the one hand, he was concerned about the relationship between the prince and Xia Changze, and on the other hand, he also wanted to test the prince's attitude.

But before the prince expressed his opinion, the hateful King Ankang jumped out to stir up trouble.

"King Ankang is wrong. I came to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to discuss this matter. There is nothing wrong with it. Besides, the palace gates are locked at this hour. You cannot enter the palace to see the emperor unless it is an important matter. Your Highness should know this rule better than me."

"Xia Changze killed my prince, and now he's running away. Is this not a big deal? Lord Lu, do you think my prince's life is not important?"

"I didn't mean that. It's just that Xia Changze hasn't been convicted yet, so he can't be treated as a murderer."

"The evidence is solid but they still haven't convicted him. Lord Shen from the Ministry of Justice has some selfish motives. What's Lord Lu's reason?"

When King Ankang said this, he glanced at Mu Yunting, who still had a blank expression on his face, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking at the moment.

The current emperor does not have many children, and none of them are ambitious. Only the Crown Prince Mu Yunting is an exception. He has been trained as the crown prince since he was a child.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is also very capable, steady and experienced in his work, and is deeply respected by everyone.

The only thing is that, perhaps because he has been in a high position at a young age, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has developed the same deep thoughts as the Emperor, which is difficult for others to guess.

Just because it's impossible to guess doesn't mean no one dares to test it. Prince Unkang has been testing it madly. He's talking to Lord Lu, but every word he says is directed towards the Crown Prince.

"Could it be that Lord Lu is also deliberately biased because of Xia Changze's identity?"

Lord Lu wanted to refute, but was interrupted by Mu Yunting just as he was about to open his mouth, "Prince Ankang is right, Lord Lu should not be partial to Xia Changze. Although he has not been convicted of murder, he must be investigated for escaping from prison. The whole city should be arrested for Xia Changze immediately."

"Your Majesty, take your orders."

"Since the Crown Prince has made his decision, I will not disturb his rest any longer."

Before leaving, King Ankang said to Lord Lu: "Lord Lu, I will go back and wait for your news."

After the two left, Mu Yunting called Ye Yin over.

"Xia Changze is not someone who doesn't know the difference between the important and the trivial. There must be some hidden reason behind his escape from prison. You should go to the Dali Temple in person and find out the truth."

Ye Yin took the order and left.

The Prince's Mansion welcomed another guest, who was the father of the missing Concubine Xia and the escaped Xia Changze - General Xia Lian.

With his two children having accidents one after another, this battle-hardened general looked exhausted.

"I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Family doesn't need to be polite."

Mu Yunting welcomed the person to the seat of honor.

"Your Highness, is there still no news about Yan'er?"

Mu Yunting's face was no longer calm. He took a deep breath and replied, "No."

"Your Highness, are you still looking?"

"Why does my father-in-law ask this?"

Mu Yunting asked in surprise.

"I heard that Your Highness is going to marry a wife. I guess he doesn't have enough energy to continue looking for Yan'er. I came here today to ask Your Highness if you have any clues. If you have any, please give them to me. I will find my daughter no matter how difficult it is."

"..."

"Father-in-law, you don't have to say such things. She is my concubine. No matter what happens, I will definitely find her back."

"It seems that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is really going to marry a queen."

Mu Yunting neither admitted nor denied it, so Xia Lian's face turned cold. He stood up and said, "I have finished asking questions, so I will not disturb Your Highness any more. I am leaving now."

"Does my father-in-law know that Changze has escaped from prison?"

Xia Lian paused, "How does Your Highness want to deal with him?"

He didn't ask why he broke out of prison, nor did he care where the person was. He just asked directly what to do with him. This made people suspect that he knew Xia Changze's whereabouts.

"Although Changze didn't kill anyone, the case has not been concluded yet. Escape from prison is equivalent to fleeing from the crime, which is not in his favor. If my father-in-law sees him, please explain the interests to him and persuade him to return to the Dali Temple to surrender. If there is a reason, Lord Lu will definitely not make things difficult for him."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I will take my leave."

Mu Yunting couldn't calm down for a long time as he watched Xia Lian leaving.

Xia Qingyan, where are you?

How can I get you back?