Chapter 439: Chapter 300: The Frustrated Prince Mu

Gu Changsheng thought of the spy Si Xi, who had been summoned back to Prince Mu’s Mansion, and a wicked smirk formed at the corner of her mouth.

She believed that Si Xi would definitely bring her back the answers she desired!

She felt that the essence of spy warfare lay in counterespionage, which, for Gu Changsheng, who had spent many years in special forces in her previous life, was something she was particularly skilled at!

Thus, Gu Changsheng leisurely awaited the counter-spy in her own mansion, while Si Xi, hesitating again and again, lingering and pacing, was finally brought before Zhou Mu by Yuan Bao.

The moment Si Xi saw Zhou Mu, his face quickly wrinkled into a bun, and he hastily bent over to bow, “Si Xi pays respect to my lord.”

Zhou Mu, seated behind his desk, did not even lift his head as he said, “No need!”

Upon hearing this, Si Xi then raised his head, puzzled, and turned to look at Yuan Bao.

Yuan Bao, seeing him glance over, began to raise his eyebrows and make faces at him.

Si Xi twitched the corner of his mouth, completely baffled — what did Lord Yuan Bao mean by those facial expressions? What message was he trying to convey?

All Si Xi could see in his eyes, apart from ambiguity, was nothing else!

Seeing Si Xi’s confused look, Yuan Bao inwardly wailed. Why was Si Xi so dense? Weren’t his expressions obvious enough?

Speak up about Lady Changsheng, would you?

It should be like spilling beans, despite telling it all! The more detailed, the better, and the clearer, the better!

Unfortunately, Si Xi didn’t get it!

With no choice, Yuan Bao could only lean in quietly, and, frustrated with his lack of action, gave him a hard elbow.

Si Xi, the victim of the elbow, looked utterly innocent, a picture of bewilderment.

Yuan Bao cried inwardly, Si Xi was really driving him to desperation!

If he didn’t speak, was he really waiting for his master to ask?

Wouldn’t that be seeking his own doom?

“Has Tan Nv’s condition shown any improvement?” Zhou Mu still had his eyes downcast on the battle report in his hand, his whole body exuding the authority of a superior.

Upon hearing this question, Si Xi immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

So, His Highness Prince Mu had summoned him with such urgency just to inquire about Tan Nv’s illness!

It wasn’t related to Lady Changsheng, no trouble at all!

“Reporting to my lord, Madam said that Tan Nv’s condition is quite stable, and she should be able to wake up by tomorrow,” Si Xi, relieved that Tan Nv could miraculously escape death, inadvertently revealed a smile on his face.

Zhou Mu, upon hearing this, nodded almost imperceptibly.

The study fell into silence.

Yuan Bao quietly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and mentally scolded Si Xi through and through.

This lad could really keep his cool–would he actually plan on keeping silent if the lord didn’t ask?

“How is my beloved Lu Ai recently?” Zhou Mu asked as he lifted his head, and before Si Xi could answer, he added another question, “What has Lu Ai said about my interactions with Huo Shuixian?”

This was what he cared about the most!

He had been restless and anxious about it all day!

Yuan Bao, upon hearing this, lowered his head in shame.

Alright! Compared to the very composed Si Xi, it was clear that for matters concerning Lady Changsheng, his lordship was the one who was truly restless!

His master, who was like an Exiled Immortal, invincible in battle and unchallenged in attack–the aloof Commandery Prince–how had he become like this now?

Yuan Bao felt a deep sense of grievance…

Si Xi, upon hearing the question, suddenly widened his eyes.

This was a matter concerning his lady!

Although his lady said that some things could be told and some couldn’t, what should be said and what shouldn’t?

Si Xi honestly had no idea! He was completely lost when it came to the fine line his lady had mentioned!

Because he didn’t understand, Si Xi became completely petrified upon Zhou Mu’s question!

His face was dumbfounded, as if turned to stone!

“Why do you not answer?” Impatient, Zhou Mu, with a cold air about him and his sharply handsome face showing a trace of displeasure, urged for a response.

He was desperate to know what Changsheng truly felt in her heart!

Did she really not mind him being close with another woman?

Did she truly care so little about him?

Seeing his master pressing for an answer and Si Xi still stiffened, Yuan Bao lifted his leg and kicked toward Si Xi’s buttocks, and with a resentful face, he snapped, “What are you dazing off for? Didn’t you hear my lord’s question?”

How could Si Xi, after just a few days with Lady Changsheng, become so disrespectful, daring to turn a deaf ear to his master’s words?

Indeed, those who stay by Lady Changsheng’s side grow bolder one after the other–Xiao Leizi even dared to throw things at His Highness Prince Bao, and Si Xi dared to neglect his own master! If this continues, how will it end!