In the capital, three fast horses entered through the west gate.

That horse was a prized steed from the Western Regions, known for its speed and endurance.

Both the people and the horses were covered in dust from their journey.

The three boys, the older two around seventeen or eighteen and the younger one around thirteen or fourteen, were serious, cold, and exuded a murderous aura.

An old street vendor, looking at the men on horseback, said, "Aren't those the scoundrels Yin Er and Li Er? And that young master looks like the second young master of the Xie family. What's going on? Why is he hanging out with these guys too?"

Yin Jin'an, Li Yunmu, and Xie Jue ignored the gossip of the people on both sides and rode at full speed. The cold wind of January made their cloaks flutter loudly.

A white horse, a red cloak, its hooves like several stones stirring up the water in the gray early spring, creating ripples in circles.

Yin Jin'an rode his horse to the Xie residence first. At the gate, he jumped off his horse and said impatiently to Xie Jue, "Go quickly and find out what happened."

The three of them led their horses and strode towards the Xie residence.

When Old Qin saw Xie Jue, he excitedly said, "Second Young Master, you're back?"

Xie Jue asked anxiously, "Uncle Qin, where are my elder sister and brother-in-law?"

Upon hearing this, Old Qin's face fell, and he said, "The young lady and the son-in-law are both gone..."

Looking at the fierce-looking teenagers, Old Qin said, "When you go to Wutong Garden, don't frighten the old people."

Xie Jue, Yin Jin'an, and Li Yunmu went to Wutong Garden together, their steps hurried.

Xie Anfeng had secretly told Madam Xie that Xie Zhaozhao and Gu Shaoyu were not dead, but he could not tell anyone else, including the three people in front of him.

The old lady wiped away her tears and said, "Your eldest sister and Grand Secretary Gu are both gone."

She recounted the entire story to the three of them in great detail. The people were gone, and His Majesty was also heartbroken. He sought out a Living Buddha and desperately tried to revive them.

After hearing this, Yin Jin'an turned and left without saying a word.

Li Yunmu and Xie Jue bowed to Madam Xie to say goodbye and then left as well.

Ying'er asked worriedly, "Madam, will the second young master and the others cause trouble?"

"It's alright, these children listened to the young lady's words and are on the right path."

Make the performance convincing, otherwise how can you deceive the villain behind the scenes?

Yin Jin'an left the Xie residence, mounted his horse, and galloped wildly through the streets. He then went to the Pingyang Earl's residence and received the same news.

Gu Shaoyu is gone, Xie Zhaozhao is gone!

Undeterred, Yin Jin'an rode to the Imperial City Guard, only to be driven away by them.

"I want to see Grand Secretary Gu's body with my own eyes! I want to see it with my own eyes!"

The Imperial City Guard ignored him.

He tried to rush in again and again, climbing the walls on the side, trying every possible way to get in, but how could he possibly get in?

The deputy envoy of the Imperial City Guard sighed and said, "This guy is a fool, but he's actually quite loyal. Don't hurt him, just kick him out!"

Yin Jin'an made a fuss for a long time but didn't go in. He got up, mounted his horse, and rode away again.

Go to the academy and find Zhou Lingyin.

When Zhou Lingyin saw them return, he was both surprised and delighted, and said, "Old Liao got on the boat, where did you two go?"

Yin Jin'an said, "Let's catch up later. Let me ask you, is Xie Zhaozhao really gone?"

Zhou Lingyin immediately deflated: "On the night of the Lantern Festival, many people saw... the guards and Xie Zhaozhao's two maids were wailing in the street... I really can't accept it either, but my grandfather went to the palace to inquire, and it's really gone!"

The anxiety on Yin Jin'an's handsome face gradually faded, replaced by a gloomy expression, devoid of sadness but filled with confusion.

Xie Zhaozhao, aren't you the living Guanyin?

How could Guanyin die!

How could you die!

"Jin'an? Oh, Jin'an..."

Zhou Lingyin was also frustrated. He looked at Yin Jin'an with shifty eyes and a dark expression on his face, and he was somewhat afraid.

She quickly changed the subject, "The Gu family has only just passed away, and the people in the Earl's mansion are already eyeing her dowry."

Everyone in the courtyard wanted to steal something, and even the garrison guards were forged into indentures and sold off.

"What did you say?" Li Yunmu frowned. "Do the people from the Earl's Mansion want to die?"

"The people from the Earl's mansion, seeing that they were gone, couldn't wait to snatch her dowry."

Zhou Lingyin recounted the story of the Earl's Mansion selling the dowry soldiers. Just as he finished speaking, he saw Yin Jin'an mount his horse, his face cold and ruthless.

The group hurriedly followed him, riding their horses to the Marquis of Pingyang's residence.

Li Yunmu didn't stop them, and Zhou Lingyin shouted for them not to be impulsive, then rode off to follow.

The four men arrived at the Marquis of Pingyang's residence, dismounted, and kicked the door repeatedly.

When the gatekeeper saw it was them, he was terrified and asked, "What are you gentlemen doing here?"

Yin Jin'an ignored him completely and said to the people walking on the street, "Whoever smashes the gate and plaque of this Earl's Mansion for me, I will invite him to drink at Chaoyang Pavilion."

The food at Chaoyang Pavilion is too expensive for ordinary people, and the drinks there are absolutely unique.

A short while later, a series of loud bangings and curses came from the entrance of the Earl's mansion.

Gu Boyu and Madam Tu were both absent, so Gu Zheng went out to see what was going on, and Gu Chengyan was also helped along to see what was happening.

Guan Yingying heard Yan Ke and Nian Ke say that a few spoiled brats came to her door and beat her up, whipping anyone who tried to stop them to death.

A thought struck him, and he asked, "What did that person look like?"

Yan Ke and Nian Ke said that the leader was "very good-looking, but looked very intimidating." Guan Yingying had a sudden thought and immediately thought of Yin Jin'an.

Guan Yingying said to Yan Ke and Nian Ke, "Help me change my clothes and comb my hair again."

Yan Ke asked Nian Ke, "Master, is that your injury?"

"It'll be alright soon, you can help me walk."

Yan Kenian helped her with her outfit and put her hair up in a bun. Guan Yingying looked at it, tore off her hair bun, and wanted to tie a braid.

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