Chapter 285: Closeness (3)

After Shen Miao followed Princess Rong Xin out, she was actually shocked by the scene. Princess Rong Xin's carriage was extremely gorgeous, and what was even more shocking was that she brought a large number of sword-wielding guards. Princess Rong Xin smiled and said, "There are many people on the street today, so more people should be on guard to prevent any accidents."

The other party was so kind that Shen Miao had no reason to refuse. Moreover, by leveraging Princess Rongxin's power, she could just discipline some people in the Shen residence. So she readily thanked Princess Rongxin and then boarded the carriage.

The streets of Dingjing City were still crowded with people. The fireworks were indeed going to be set off all night long. The appearance of such a large number of ostentatious people and carriages on the busy streets was bound to attract attention.

On the city wall at the corner of the street, a young man in a fox fur coat stood, accompanied by a middle-aged man. The man said, "Her Royal Highness actually sent so many guards to escort Miss Shen back to the palace."

"Aunt Rong is not someone who is easy to please." The young man said with interest: "This young lady of the Shen family is very capable."

The middle-aged man was silent, and suddenly heard the young man beside him say, "How's the survivor we caught today?"

"My Lord, they are all imprisoned in the tower. Three of them are assassins who have committed suicide by biting poison. The remaining three had their jaws removed and refused to speak."

"Then pick one and crush its bones. Don't leave even an inch of its body untouched. Kill the chicken to scare the monkeys, no need for me to teach you."

"Yes." The big man hesitated and said, "Those who sneaked into the city..."

"Find him and kill him without mercy."

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The bustling capital of Dingjing, with its bustling crowds of people, and the unrest and danger surging beneath the bustle, were not even a trace of this in the general's mansion.

In the main hall of the Shen Mansion, everyone stood in awe. The Shen Xin couple standing in the middle could not hide their anxiety and worry between their brows, and Shen Qiu was even more annoyed.

After searching for the entire night, they still couldn't find Shen Miao's whereabouts. Shen Xin and his wife were not fools. They knew that in the current situation, she was probably not abducted by kidnappers. Who would forcibly abduct Shen Miao without caring that the Shen family guards were just a few steps away? Ordinary kidnappers would not take such a big risk. They would be afraid that someone was seeking revenge.

Shen Xin and his wife did not know what was happening in Prince Yu's Mansion, but Shen Qiu knew it very well. The annihilation of Prince Yu's Mansion was probably related to Shen Miao. If the remnants of Prince Yu's Mansion were determined to avenge their master, one could imagine what would happen to Shen Miao if she fell into their hands.

Chen Xin even dispatched the Shen family army and secretly notified the city garrison to guard the city gate. They searched door to door in Dingjing City but couldn't find the person. As time passed, Chen Xin and his friends were almost going crazy.

Chen Ruoqiu spoke softly, "Brother and sister-in-law, this situation is not a solution right now. How about... let's report it to the authorities? If we do, it will be better if the Jingzhao Yin intervenes. Searching like this is not a solution."

"That's right," Shen Wan also said, "Brother, the longer we delay, the more disadvantageous it will be for Xiao Wu. The Shen family army has been searching outside, and others will become suspicious if they see it."

Shen Yue stood behind Chen Ruoqiu, lowering her head to avoid anyone noticing the curled corners of her lips. Served her right! Shen Miao's disappearance was probably the most delightful thing she had heard today. She wanted nothing more than for Shen Miao to be cleared of all charges and returned like Shen Qing. Then, from then on, she would be the sole heir apparent of the Shen family's legitimate daughters. By then, even if the Shen Xin couple held military power and had a brother like Shen Qiu to protect them, what good would that do? Shen Miao's reputation would be completely ruined, and she would be unable to hold her head up for the rest of her life!

“No,” Luo Xueyan raised her eyebrows and glared at Chen Ruoqiu fiercely: “If we report it to the authorities, Jiaojiao’s reputation will be completely ruined!” Shen Miao was missing today, and they wanted to hide it from others, but the people in the Shen family were all cunning, and the truth would eventually come out.