They knew from the beginning that the little girl was very special to the Eighth Prince. If the Eighth Prince was still the same as before, they would not have stopped him like this.

Not only is the Eighth Prince now full of hostility, but many people also know what is hidden in his eyes. It will be very troublesome to be with him.

The carriage drove on and soon arrived at Xianhai Tower.

It was noon and there were quite a few people eating at Xianhailou.

Several people had not eaten breakfast, so the shopkeeper had prepared a table of food.

Ye Qianning was almost full at the chamber of commerce and had no appetite anymore. She went upstairs first. When she passed by Sang Zhi's room, she listened carefully and it seemed that he was not in the room.

There was a flash of doubt in her eyes. He didn't go to the Chamber of Commerce, nor was he in the room. It seemed that she hadn't seen him since last night.

"Du Yi, do you know where Sang Zhi went?"

"I don't know."

Ye Qianning became even more confused after hearing this. He walked back to the room and went to the window to greet the seagull.

The seagull landed on the window, nodding its head and muttering something.

Out of town?

The seagull left and Ye Qianning frowned slightly.

Why did Sang Zhi suddenly leave the city?

"Miss." There was a knock on the door.

"What is it?"

"There's a young man named Jiang downstairs who wants to see the eldest lady."

"Let him come up."

"yes."

"Du Yi, you have been with Sang Zhi for so many years. Have you ever found anything strange about him?" Ye Qianning felt that Sang Zhi was not someone who would leave without saying goodbye.

Du Yi thought for a moment and shook his head, then suddenly nodded. "The Eighth Prince would inexplicably disappear for a few days every year. The Emperor searched the entire palace but couldn't find him. I have always been closely protecting the Eighth Prince. I don't know when he disappeared, but I do know that he would always come back on his own, and..."

"how?"

"I always come back with scars."

"All wounded?" Ye Qianning frowned even deeper.

"Well, it started five years ago." Du Yi is still confused.

Five years ago...

Ye Qianning noticed that Sang Zhi was forcibly suppressing the aura in his body these days, as if he didn't want to reveal anything. His evil and violent nature had gradually subsided since he met her, as if he didn't want her to see it.

"Miss, Master Jiang is here."

There was a knock on the door.

"Come in." Ye Qianning regained his composure.

The guard pushed the door open and Jiang Chenyi walked in. He was slightly startled when he saw the person sitting at the table.

"Du Yi, send someone out of the city to look for him. If you have any news, send a message to me immediately." Ye Qianning ordered.

"yes."

Du Yi turned and walked towards the door, and when he met Jiang Chenyi he glanced at him coldly.

"Mr. Jiang." Ye Qianning stood up.

Jiang Chenyi came back to his senses when he heard the voice and walked forward to greet: "Miss Ye."

"Mr. Jiang, you're welcome. Please take a seat." Ye Qianning said with a smile.

Jiang Chenyi was stunned again when he saw the beautiful smile, but he suppressed the fluctuations in his heart. This was the first time he was so close to Ye Qianning since she had restored her appearance.

My heart was in a turmoil and I couldn't calm down.

"Why didn't Miss Jiang come with you?"

"Um...I asked her to go back first."

"Mr. Jiang, do you have something to talk to me about?" Ye Qianning asked.

Jiang Chenyi came back to his senses, coughed lightly, and then said, "Miss Ye, the Beili merchant ship is still at the port. I wonder how Brother Huo and the others are doing?"

"I've arranged a small boat for them. Don't worry, they are all fine."

"Miss Ye, that's not what I meant. I just heard about the merchant ship today and I have some doubts in my heart." Jiang Chenyi said hurriedly.