Nangong Du wasnât surprised about the death of Yuwen Liuxuâs personal maidservant. As the princess had been kidnapped, it would look suspicious if nobody else around her got involved in the disaster. Or maybe the murder had left the clues to the Wen delegation on purpose. Nangong Du remembered there was indeed a young maidservant who came with the âprincessâ and stood beside âherâ throughout the wedding. Unfortunately, nobody had noticed the maidservant, and now she must have changed her appearance and run away. âDamn it!â Nangong Du clenched his fists furiously. Actually, he had found something wrong with the bride at the wedding yesterday, but he thought it was just because âsheâ was worn out after the long journey and he never expected that it was all a part of someoneâs scheme! Nangong Du had his own plan, but now it had been totally ruined! Whatâs more, shame on him for mistaking a man for a woman after he got drunk! If he could find out the person behind all this, he swore he would definitely torn him from limb to limb!
Though burning with anger, Nangong Du put on a worried look as soon as he stepped into the front hall. Seeing Prince Mu in a bad mood, Lou Yuankui and the leader of the Wen delegation, Sun Zhao, exchanged glances before they bowed to Nangong Du. âGreetings, Your Highness!â
Waving his hand, Nangong Du said, âPrime Minister Lou, General Sun, please donât stand on ceremony. Iâve heard of the accident in the guesthouse of our state. Itâs unbelievable that the murderer was daring enough to have broken into the hotel and killed the delegation member of the Wen Kingdom! I attach great importance to this matter, and Iâll urge His Majesty to step up the investigation. General Sun, you have my word. We wonât let the murder get away with it!â
âPrince Mu, Iâm impressed by your righteousness, and also greatly touched by the fact that youâre so concerned about people of our country. I would like to thank you on behalf of the delegation!â With that, the straightforward general was about to bow to Nangong Du to show his appreciation without even asking about the princess.
Nangong Du immediately stopped him. âGeneral Sun, as a delegation member of your country was attacked in our country, we should take the blame for our negligence!â
Lou Yuankui also promised, âGeneral Sun, please be assured! This is about the relationship of two countries, so weâll definitely find out who the murderer is and punish him with due severity.â
Sun Zhao nodded before he continued, âIâm much relieved now. Fortunately, only a servant was killed. Your Highness, how is Princess Liuxu doing?â
âErâ¦â Nangong Du suddenly lapsed into a sullen silence which made Lou Yuankui and Sun Zhao canât help staring at him intently with all nerves tensed up.
After pausing a while, Nan Gongdu raised his voice again, which was full of concern. âAs the maidservant has been with her for years, Liuxu was devastated upon hearing the news of her death. No matter how hard I tried to persuade her, she couldnât stop crying, which had me worried sick!â
Hearing that, Sun Zhao also gave an anxious look. âPrincess Liuxu was born with a kind heart. She is nice to all her servants, besides, this maidservant has been serving her for five years⦠Your Highness, I beg you to console her with all your might,â he said with a sigh.
âGeneral Sun, Liuxu is not only the princess of your country but my wife as well. Needless to say, I will try my best to comfort her. But as sheâs in low spirits now, Iâm afraid she canâtâ¦â
Nangong Du didnât finish his sentence, as if he was in a dilemma, but Sun Zhao immediately figured out what he meant. Actually, he wasnât familiar with Princess Liuxu, and now the princess had become Nangong Duâs wife, so it would be inappropriate to visit her in her bedroom. After thinking for a short moment, Sun Zhao responded, âIt doesnât matter. At least I can report to His Majesty that Princess Liuxu is safe now. Your Highness, I hope you donât mind my bothering you today. Iâll come to visit Princess Liuxu again when sheâs in a better mood.â
As they had confirmed the safety of the princess, Lou Yuankui didnât say anything else before he bowed to Nangong Du and left with Sun Zhao.