Luo Lingzhang, with a furious look on his face, stormed into the dining room with a group of guards. Everyone looked closely and saw Xiao Jinghan leisurely and gracefully enjoying the food on the table.

Seeing Luo Lingzhang suddenly barge in, Xiao Jinghan remained calm, slowly putting down his bowl and chopsticks and calmly standing up to greet him. A faint smile played on his lips as he softly said, "Third brother! What brings you to my house? Have you not eaten yet? Please take a seat! Someone, please quickly add a set of bowls and chopsticks for me, and then tell the kitchen to make a few more delicious dishes!"

However, facing Xiao Jinghan's hospitality, Luo Lingzhang did not appreciate it at all. Instead, he sneered and said sternly, "Don't try to get close to me! Who is your third brother? If you know what's good for you, hand over Luo Xiaoqi right away! Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude to you!"

Xiao Jinghan raised his head slightly and exchanged a glance with Luo Lingzhang. His eyes were as clear as water, without any ripples: "Mr. Luo San, please calm down. I really have not seen Miss Luo today. If you don't believe me, you can let Mr. Luo San send people to search the mansion." His words were full of sincerity.

Luo Lingzhang's hair stood on end with rage, veins popping out on his forehead. He couldn't help but curse, "Fuck you! The guards in my palace saw with their own eyes that Luo Xiaoqi fell from the tree into your Wu'an Palace! Could it be that they are lying collectively?"

Facing Luo Lingzhang's questioning, Xiao Jinghan remained calm. He raised an eyebrow and said slowly, "Hmm... maybe your guards are just dazzled. The world is so big that nothing is impossible."

"Bullshit!" Luo Lingzhang was immediately furious, his voice rising eight degrees. "It was clearly you, the Wu'an Palace, who were behind this and hid the person! And you still want to deny it?"

Xiao Jinghan raised an eyebrow, slowly touched his nose, and then said indifferently, "Since Third Young Master Luo is so sure, why not search this palace thoroughly? If you can find your sister, that would be great; if not... hehe, then it can only mean that your sister is not here. Then, Third Young Master Luo, please don't make trouble anymore."

The guards of the Wu'an Palace lined up neatly on either side, swords in hand and fierce eyes glaring at Luo Lingzhang like tigers, ready to pounce at any moment. Hidden in the shadows, the secret guards were already prepared for action. At Xiao Jinghan's command, they would immediately appear and capture Luo Lingzhang!

However, facing this tense atmosphere and everyone's eager gazes, Xiao Jinghan simply waved his hand and said calmly, "No one is allowed to stop Mr. Luo San! Let him go and search!"

Hearing this, Luo Lingzhang was slightly startled, but then a sneer appeared on his face. He slowly walked to the table, his eyes swept over the tableware, and then stopped at the extra set of bowls and chopsticks.

"Master Xiao, why are there two sets of bowls and chopsticks here?" Luo Lingzhang's voice was cold and sarcastic, as if he was full of suspicion and distrust towards Xiao Jinghan.

Xiao Jinghan said calmly, "My cousin, Princess Nanzhi, heard that I was assassinated and rushed back in a panic! She didn't even have time to eat a few bites before she left in anger!"

Luo Lingzhang recalled that he had indeed seen Princess Nanzhi's carriage on the road. He stared at Xiao Jinghan closely, his eyes full of suspicion and distrust, and then turned to the guard beside him and ordered, "Search carefully!"

At that moment, Wenfu and Wengui ran into the room, breathless. They looked panicked and hurriedly tried to dissuade him, "Your Highness, absolutely not! Doing this might cause unnecessary trouble..."

Just as the two sides were in a tense standoff, a melodious voice, as clear as a yellow oriole singing in a valley, suddenly rang out from outside the courtyard wall: "Miss! Hurry up and get up! The kitchen has specially prepared your favorite crispy chicken and eight-treasure duck for you today!"

The voice resonated like thunder, piercing everyone's ears. Luo Lingzhang's tense expression suddenly changed. Without hesitation, he rushed out of the room, heading straight for the backyard like an arrow. Then, in a flash, he easily crossed the courtyard wall and vanished without a trace in the blink of an eye.

The guards who came with Luo Lingzhang looked at each other, and after a moment's hesitation, they also rushed out of the door and quickly rushed to the backyard. They also used their lightness skills to fly over the courtyard wall and follow their master.

The people who remained at the Wu'an Palace were bewildered, then filled with indescribable shock and numbness. Not only did this brother and sister like to climb over the wall, but even the guards around them did the same!

Alas! What purpose did that majestic gate of the Wu'an Palace serve? Was it just a decoration? Thinking of this, everyone couldn't help but shake their heads, secretly lamenting the eccentricity of this family.

Wen Fu was silent for a moment before he cautiously asked, "Prince, in my opinion, should we raise the wall higher? This will enhance the safety of the mansion!" As he spoke, he gestured with his hands to indicate the possible height to which the wall could be raised.

A faint smile appeared on Xiao Jinghan's stern face, and he said softly: "Haha, I didn't expect that the civil officials who walked out of the general's mansion would also have such high martial arts skills. It's really impressive!"

Wen Gui, who was standing nearby, saw this and immediately understood Xiao Jinghan's thoughts. He smiled flatteringly and asked, "Your Highness is absolutely right. Then, do we need to open a door in the wall? This will allow Miss Luo to come and go freely. After all, Miss Luo is of noble status. If she has to climb over the wall every time, it would be very inconvenient."

Xiao Jinghan nodded slightly in agreement, but then fell into deep thought. After a moment, he slowly said, "Hmm... Let's put this matter aside for now! When the Crown Princess marries into our Xiao family, she can make the final decision herself." His words revealed his respect and trust for the future Crown Princess.

In early summer, the sun shone through the gaps between the leaves, casting dappled shadows. In front of Luo Lingyue's Wanyuewu, Luo Lingzhang knocked on her door anxiously, a hint of anger in his voice: "Luo Xiaoqi! Come out now!"

Time ticked by, and finally, a slight noise was heard from inside the house, followed by the door slowly opening. Luo Lingyue, bleary-eyed and clearly grumpy, shouted angrily, "Luo San! What's wrong with you so early in the morning? You didn't let me leave the General's Mansion yesterday, but you can't even let me sleep in today? Are you annoying me?"

Facing his sister's questioning, Luo Lingzhang frowned, pointed his finger towards the courtyard wall, and asked sternly, "It's already noon, and you haven't gotten up yet! Did you escape over the wall today?"

Hearing this, Luo Lingyue was stunned at first, and then sneered contemptuously: "Luo San! Are you crazy? Why would I climb over the wall when I'm fine? Could it be that I'm really so bored that I'm looking for something to do?" After that, she rolled her eyes at her brother and closed the door directly!