Chapter 844: The Young Miss Is Always in the Public Eye
Great Hall
The Fourth Prince, accompanied by several guards, was pacing back and forth in the great hall with his hands behind his back, glancing around from east to west.
The table was filled with pastries and hot tea, yet not a glance did he give, let alone sit down.
Ever since his return to the Imperial Palace, the Empress Mother had analyzed the current political situation with him, pointing out how crucial Great General Situ’s position was, explaining that by winning him over, they could at least reduce the War Prince’s influence.
Moreover, securing Xuexue’s support would make his ascension to the Crown Prince’s position a trivial matter.
The Fourth Prince thought it over and concluded that the Empress Mother was right. Hence, he came to the General’s Mansion today, intending to get close to Xuexue, hoping for the early bird to catch the worm.
A few maids stood nearby, watching the Fourth Prince neither sitting nor having tea, just pacing with hands behind his back, they all felt very nervous.
After all, the Fourth Prince had a distinguished status; should they serve him poorly, upon the General’s return, they could not bear the consequences of his blame.
"Didn’t a maid just say she went to call for the young mistress? Why has the young mistress not arrived after such a long time?" The Fourth Prince frowned, an impatient expression on his face.
To think that he, the noble Fourth Prince, wherever he visited, the host family would come out to greet him with open arms, except for in the General’s Mansion, where he was greeted coldly.
The maid answered in trepidation: "To respond to Your Highness, the Fourth Prince, the young mistress is not in the mansion, having left early this morning shortly after the Old Master.