"Second brother, take third brother and search the neighborhood to see if there is any trace of Lili."

Shen Jiahao tried to analyze the situation calmly, "If we look at it positively, Lili might be hiding nearby. If she really was... then she's definitely not around here anymore."

If Lili has already been kidnapped by someone with ulterior motives, judging by the time, she is likely already on her way somewhere, and they won't be able to catch up even if they want to.

Shen Jiahao hadn't been certain that Lili had been murdered, but when he saw the piece of cloth smeared with something, he understood everything.

Shen Jialu quickly agreed and, with Shen Jiawen in tow, each went in a different direction to search the area.

With the piece of cloth that Tang Xiaowei found in the hidden spot, the two of them searched the corners very carefully, hoping to find some other clues.

Just then, a commotion came from afar; it was Shen Jialuo and Tiedan who had gone back to call people over.

Running at the front was Yang Shi, whose hands were still wet and who rushed over as soon as she heard Shen Jialuo say that Lili was missing.

The woman, usually gentle and dignified, was now panicked and could not hide her fear.

Following behind were the rest of the Shen family, as well as Village Chief Ma, Tang Shi, Doctor Zhu, Granny Wang's family, and other villagers from Xinghua Village who had come after hearing the news.

Little Li, who was lagging far behind, had shifty eyes and a paler complexion than usual.

"Pear!"

"Hongfang!"

The people who rushed over were shocked to see Wang Hongfang lying unconscious on the ground with a pale face.

Wang Hongfang's parents were clearly frightened by their daughter's appearance. They slid down to their knees and rushed to her side, trembling as they checked her breath.

When she realized Wang Hongfang was still breathing, her heart finally settled back into her chest. Then, with tears welling up in her eyes, she grabbed Dr. Zhu and cried out, "Dr. Zhu, Dr. Zhu, please save my daughter! What happened to my daughter?"

Doctor Zhu also rushed over from the banquet. As soon as he heard Shen Jialuo and Tiedan talking back and forth about Wang Hongfang falling into the water and being unconscious, and Lili going missing, he rushed over without even having time to go back and get his medicine box.

The villagers nearby were also startled by the sudden event and rushed to comfort Wang Hongfang's parents and grandparents.

"Alright, alright, Er Gou, Er Gou's wife, stop blocking Dr. Zhu! Let Dr. Zhu examine Hong Fang!"

"Yes, yes, saving lives is the priority!"

Wang Hongfang's parents hurriedly gave up their seats, crying, so that it would be easier for Dr. Zhu to treat her.

Dr. Zhu took Wang Hongfang's pulse and confirmed that she had not choked on water, let alone drowned.

Dr. Zhu found it a bit strange.

Shen Jiahao handed the handkerchief to Doctor Zhu: "Doctor Zhu, Xiaowei found this on the side. I also smelled this scent on Hongfang. I suspect it might be a sleeping potion that made Hongfang faint?"

When Ms. Li saw the scrap of cloth at the very edge of the crowd, her heart skipped a beat.

Oh no, isn't that the piece of cloth she smeared with sleeping potion on Liu Dashi?

Ms. Li's breathing became rapid, but she quickly reassured herself that it was just a piece of cloth she had randomly picked up, and the color was very common, so no one would suspect her.

Doctor Zhu took the cloth and smelled it: "It is indeed a sleeping potion!"

When Wang Hongfang's parents heard that she had only been drugged and passed out, they breathed a sigh of relief, but then became furious: "Which heartless bastard did this to our child?"

The villagers who were watching were all sighing with emotion.

Village Chief Ma was very upset. Today was supposed to be a day of celebration for the village, so how did this happen?

Moreover, there is something even more important right now.

Old Mrs. Shen glanced at the distraught Yang Shi and quickly pulled her eldest grandson over: "Jiahao, Lili, where's Lili? Where's your sister?"

Wang Hongfang came with Lili. Wang Hongfang was drugged and thrown into the water. What about Lili?!

The Shen family members all gathered around, their eyes filled with worry and unease.

Yang looked at Shen Jiahao with a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

With red eyes, Shen Jiahao told the Shen family everything he knew.

"Grandma, Lili...she's been kidnapped..."

Old Mrs. Shen was shocked and almost fainted, but Shen Lao Er caught her quickly.

The three sisters-in-law were first shocked by the news that Wang Hongfang had been drugged, and then they heard this terrible news. Their mental state was not much better than that of Old Lady Shen.

Yang covered her mouth, already sobbing uncontrollably: "How...how could this be? In just a short while, how could they have disappeared?!"

Liu and Chen were also incredulous: "It's not far from here, only a two-minute walk. Who is so arrogant as to kidnap Lili right under so many people's noses!"

Village Chief Ma was extremely troubled, so he immediately ordered someone to fetch the oxcart from his house and take it to Liucheng to report to the authorities.

He remembered that Magistrate Qin had a past relationship with the Shen family, so Magistrate Qin should take it seriously.

Once he calmed down, Wang Ergou immediately volunteered: "Village chief, I'll go. Lili got into trouble while playing with my daughter, so my family is also responsible!"

Shen Lao Er also stepped forward: "I'll go too. I have to handle Li Li's matter personally, otherwise I won't feel at ease!"

Old Mrs. Shen composed herself and said, "I'll go too. I've had the honor of meeting Magistrate Qin once. If he still remembers me, he'll probably be more attentive."

There's nothing that can be changed now that Lili has been kidnapped. What's more important now is to find someone to help us get Lili back!

Magistrate Qin is the best choice. She knows that Magistrate Qin is very polite to Lili. If she asks him for help, it will definitely be useful!

Old Mrs. Shen instructed Liu and Chen to take good care of Yang at home to prevent her from getting too upset and causing any trouble, and then hurriedly left with Shen Lao Er and Wang Er Gou.

Shen Jiawen and Shen Jialu also ran back, shaking their heads in disappointment, having found nothing.

Shen Jiahao's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was finally broken.

Pear, Pear has been kidnapped again!

Last time, they were robbed right in front of them, but this time, they don't even know who it was!

"Auntie, you should go home and take care of Hongfang too."

Village Chief Ma sighed, then selected twenty more men to search the surrounding area and the mountain. He appeased the Wang and Shen families and dispersed the crowd.

Liu and Chen persuaded Yang to go home, but Shen Jiahao stayed alone by the river and refused to leave.

Who could it be?

Who would have planned this all along, and hate Lili and the Shen family?

………..

As Lili listlessly counted the three thousand and eight sheep in the basket, the swaying oxcart finally came to a stop.

"Hurry up, be quick, move all these children inside!"

When Lili heard Gao Zhuang give the order, several people beside her responded, and then the straw mat on her head was lifted off.

Lili quickly closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep.