Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1637: Eldest Young Master Xie Left

Unexpectedly, three days passed, and Princess Consort had not received a reply.

Growing increasingly anxious, Princess Consort personally sent Auntie Fu to inquire.

Feeling the urgency of the matter, she couldn’t afford any further delay. What would the Crown Prince think of her if she couldn’t handle such a simple task?

To her dismay, Auntie Fu returned with troubling news for Princess Consort: Mr. Xie had left the capital, intending to visit friends in Gubei and wouldn’t be back for a month or two. It was also possible that he might not return to the capital anytime soon, depending on his mood.

Princess Consort was dumbfounded.

In fact, her maternal family, the Fu family, was equally stunned. They dared not take the initiative to inform her that Young Master Xie had left a message and departed. The news had left them searching for words.

Xie Jingrong had stayed in the capital to cover up for Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan, discussing the situation in Anze Province with Shao Yunduan. He had maintained a facade of politeness.

However, when Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan departed, he didn’t even show up to bid them farewell. Unhappy and unable to tolerate the situation any longer, he decided to leave the capital.

The more the Crown Prince expressed goodwill, the more repulsed Xie Jingrong felt. He knew the sacrifices Shao Yunduan had made for the Crown Prince, both openly and covertly, yet the Crown Prince forced him to endure such absurd treatment.

Xie Jingrong failed to see how the Crown Prince could be deemed kind. If Shao Yunduan could be treated like this today, who’s to say the same wouldn’t happen to him in the future?

As fury consumed Princess Consort, she instructed Auntie Fu to go again and summoned her second brother to her side.

She desired to ask him personally.

In reality, there wasn’t much harm in personally seeking answers from Xie Jingrong, especially considering he had already left.

The Eldest Young Master Xie didn’t have any obligations to the Fu family, nor had he explicitly promised them anything. He hadn’t even made a special visit to the Crown Prince.

So, what power did the Fu family really hold?

With no other option, Princess Consort instructed her second brother to dispatch more men to Gubei and retrieve Xie Jingrong as swiftly as possible. Regardless, he had to meet the Crown Prince first.

Princess Consort regretted her delayed action. Initially, she felt reassured, thinking Xie Jingrong intended to join the Crown Prince, so there was no rush. She anticipated him visiting her.

Little did she know…

Had she known earlier, she would have invited him over much sooner.

As Princess Consort procrastinated, the Crown Prince’s impatience grew. After six or seven days, he was on the verge of becoming truly angry.

What were the Fu family’s intentions?

Yet, receiving no updates from the individuals sent to Gubei, Princess Consort had no choice but to reveal the truth to the Crown Prince.

His fury erupted upon hearing the news!

What was wrong with the Fu family? They couldn’t even retain a person!

Weren’t they claiming that Xie Jingrong got along well with the Young Masters of the Xie Family? Did someone offend them? Why would Xie Jingrong leave so abruptly?

Despite his frustration, the Crown Prince clung to hope. If the Fu family had offended someone, as long as Xie Jingrong was truly committed to pursuing an official position, he would surely return.

Patience was all that was needed.

Crown Prince scolded Princess Consort, instructing her not to offend Xie Jingrong when he returned. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of reporting any issues promptly rather than concealing them.

Princess Consort inwardly sighed in relief, promptly agreeing to the Crown Prince’s instructions.