Princess Qiuyue searched twice around Prime Minister Zhao's residence but couldn't find any trace of Lu Zhiling. Only after interrogating someone did she learn that he had left with Su Zizhan long ago. Yun Chi had also taken Hua Yan back to the Eastern Palace, and after some thought, she decided to pursue them there.
The butler, upon hearing the news, hurried out to meet her. Seeing Princess Qiuyue's reddened eyes, he inwardly feared new troubles and hastily greeted her with a smile, "Princess, what has happened to you?"
With a thick nasal voice, Princess Qiuyue sniffled, "Where is my brother, the Crown Prince? I need to see him, is he here?"
The butler nodded, "His Highness is in the study."
Princess Qiuyue immediately stepped over the threshold and headed toward the study.
The butler quickly followed and cautiously said, "Princess, His Highness is not in a good mood today."
