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Chapter 3648: 4.1248 Deep-seated Hatred

"Crown Princess, what's wrong?" Cai Xiu entered with a pastry box to find her young Crown Princess sitting by the window, holding a communication jade talisman, her expression somewhat frozen in thought.

Qiao Mu snapped back to reality upon hearing the voice. She put the communication jade talisman into her inner world and shook her head. "Nothing. Cai Xiu, go prepare. We'll eat at Caidie Xuan at noon today."

Cai Xiu naturally smiled and nodded, but her expression held a hint of worry as she looked at Qiao Mu.

Today was already the first day of the sixth month, and the Crown Prince still hadn't returned to the capital. It seemed the young Crown Princess was feeling somewhat down.

Cai Xiu didn't dare to ask too many questions. After receiving the Crown Princess's instructions, she quickly went out to prepare the carriage.

"Cai Qi, after returning today, I plan to enter seclusion for four days. I'll come out on the evening of the fifth."

"During this time, you don't need to disturb me."

The feeling of waiting was incredibly anxious. Instead of worrying restlessly outside, Qiao Mu decided to simply enter seclusion for a few days to cultivate.

"Yes, Crown Princess." Cai Qi also knew the young Crown Princess was definitely not in a good mood these past few days. After helping her onto the carriage, she stepped aside to accompany her.

The little poker-faced girl was naturally not in a good mood. Two days ago, she had received a message from Crown Prince Mo saying he had emerged from the crevice and would return to the capital soon.

By her calculations, he should have returned last night.

Yet, there was still no sign of him.

That alone was frustrating, but sending another message only met with silence, like a stone sinking into the sea, which inexplicably made her anxious.

The journey back to the capital must be turbulent. Could it be so dangerous that there wasn't even time to send a message?

After receiving Duan Yue's message just now, the little girl's mood became even more unpleasant.

So she decided to go out for a change of scenery, also to prevent herself from constantly cooping up and overthinking.

"Crown Princess, don't worry too much. Crown Prince is incredibly powerful; he'll naturally be fine," Cai Xiu felt her words were a bit dry and couldn't help but smile wryly after saying them.

The little Crown Princess, however, nodded, picked up her delicate white teacup, and took a sip of spiritual tea. "I think so too."

People say that bad apples last forever, and Crown Prince is clearly not a good person, so he'll definitely last for eons...

The carriage stopped at the entrance of Caidie Xuan.

The little Crown Princess descended from the carriage. As soon as she reached the entrance of Caidie Xuan, she encountered two familiar faces.

Lin Miu'er and Liu Yiran walked out of Caidie Xuan hand in hand. They met Qiao Mu's gaze and their faces simultaneously fell.

The little Crown Princess's expression was no better, her bright eyes coldly sweeping over the two women.

Liu Yiran gritted her teeth, tugged at Lin Miu'er, and both stepped forward to bow.

Liu Yiran had suffered at the hands of the little Crown Princess multiple times, so she naturally didn't dare to act presumptuously in front of her again.

"What, eaten your fill and planning to go shoot people for fun?" Qiao Mu's opening remark was laced with sarcasm, showing no intention of giving the two women any face.

Liu Yiran's expression changed slightly, then she forced a laugh and said, "Crown Princess is jesting."

"Who has the leisure to jest with you?" Qiao Mu glanced at them expressionlessly, then signaled for Cai Xiu and Cai Qi behind her to step forward and dismiss the two.

Coming to her own restaurant for a meal and coincidentally running into two people she disliked, Lord Qiao Qiao felt mentally exhausted.

Lin Miu'er's face had already turned green, ready to flare up.

However, her hand was tugged several times by Liu Yiran, and she finally managed to compose herself.

After their parting at the Mu family's mountain gate, Lin Miu'er held a deep-seated hatred for the little Crown Princess.