Xiao Jinyan didn't see Little Nine when he returned, and upon seeing a Palace Maid passing by, he asked, "Where is Princess Jiuyou?"
The Palace Maid replied, "Master has left the palace."
Left the palace? Xiao Jinyan had a bad feeling. He returned to his Guest Room and had just sat down when he saw a piece of paper pressed under the teapot. He pulled out the paper, opened it, and saw the familiar handwriting.
Jinyan, by the time you read this letter, I will have already left the capital.
I really miss Taotao and Susu so much, I've never been away from them for this long. They're still so young and need their parents' company the most.
I will take good care of myself, rest assured.
You take good care of yourself too.
Xiao Jinyan stared at the letter for a good while after reading it. The always obedient Little Nine had left without a word for the first time, leaving behind only a letter of over a hundred words.