"You... who are you?"

When Hua Rongsheng saw the masked man in black breaking into the room, he immediately felt as if he was facing a great enemy. He became alert and quickly got up from the bed, standing in front of Ye Maochun without hesitation.

Bai Yuheng's heart trembled slightly at the sight, and he inexplicably felt a surge of emotion. To reassure Hua Rongsheng and her husband, he quickly feigned composure and explained, "I... I'm your daughter's friend. Don't be alarmed. I've come to look for you at your daughter's request."

In reality, Bai Yuheng had already applied for leave from the Imperial College ten days prior, claiming illness after the mid-February holiday. While he was ostensibly recuperating in the Anxiang Pavilion, he had secretly traveled to Youzhou, intending to meet Gongyang Jiezhen after she completed her mission and return to Lengyue Kingdom together.

However, on the way, Bai Yuheng unexpectedly encountered a group of people who were holding Hua Rongsheng's wife and husband north. He accidentally heard these people mention "the princess", which made him suspicious. After some investigation, he learned that the kidnappers of Hua Rongsheng's wife and husband were actually Xia Houjing's men.

Bai Yuheng, who originally didn't want to get involved, couldn't help but think of the beautiful vision Hua Qingcheng had described to him, that idyllic life away from the world...

Bai Yuheng thought to himself: If something happened to that woman's adoptive mother and father, even if she truly helped the people live a peaceful, prosperous and happy life one day, would she still be able to smile so happily as in the painting? I'm afraid... I'm afraid she would be heartbroken for the rest of her life, never to smile that carefree and sincere smile again...

Thinking of this, Bai Yuheng hesitated for a long time, but finally decided to follow the group of people who secretly took Hua Rongsheng's wife and husband away. After three days of bumpy ride, they finally arrived in Youzhou.

However, perhaps in order to conceal their tracks and avoid attracting other people's attention, the group that kidnapped Hua Rongsheng's wife and husband did not stay for long after arriving in Youzhou. Instead, they continued to sail under the cover of night and eventually arrived at a deserted island in the eastern part of Youzhou.

Bai Yuheng seized the opportunity and sneaked onto the boat while no one else was paying attention, and followed them to this place.

Seeing that this group of people didn't seem to have any intention of harming the hostages for the time being, Bai Yuheng felt a little relieved, but he still didn't dare to let his guard down. He secretly observed the situation around him, trying to figure out the real intention behind Xia Houjing sending people to kidnap Hua Rongsheng's wife and husband.

After days of observation and investigation, Bai Yuheng gradually grasped the daily routines and guard patterns of the island's guards. Finally, after making thorough preparations, he waited for the perfect opportunity to rescue the trapped people without anyone noticing.

"My daughter?" Upon hearing Bai Yuheng mention his daughter, Ye Maochun, who had been protected by Hua Rongsheng, quickly leaned forward. A hint of nervousness and uneasiness appeared on his face as he hesitantly asked, "Is...is this true? Qing...Qingcheng, is she...is she okay?"

Bai Yuheng nodded slightly in affirmation, then replied with a serious expression, "Your daughter is the Crown Princess. She is currently in the heavily guarded palace and is under heavy protection. Naturally, she will not be in any danger."

"That's right..." Ye Maochun murmured to himself, his voice revealing a hint of relief, but also an indescribable worry.

"What are you doing? What are you arguing about?!" At this moment, a guard's voice was heard outside. It turned out that the screams of the two people just now attracted the attention of the captain of the guard.

It happened so quickly that when the captain of the guards opened the door rudely, Bai Yuheng had already used his lightness skills to fly directly onto the beam, restraining his breath and trying his best to reduce his presence.

"Sister, my husband just had a stomachache. Could you please call a doctor?" Hua Rongsheng, who has always been very principled, is not the kind of pedantic and stupid person. On the contrary, she is very smart and speaks with a sincere heart.

The captain of the guards glanced at Ye Maochun, who was sitting on the bed with a pale face, but she didn't suspect anything. However, as the captain of the guards, her mission this time was just to ensure that Hua Rongsheng and Ye Maochun and his wife survived. As for the rest, she didn't want to care too much.

"Go away, do you really think you're some high-ranking official? Don't you even know where this place is? How about I go and get you a doctor? Besides, I'm only twenty-six this year, and I look younger than you. Who are you calling 'big sister'?"

As the captain of the guards finished speaking, the group of strong women dressed like guards behind her also started laughing.

"If I hear you guys making noise in the middle of the night again, I will throw you into the Yousi River to feed the fish!" The captain of the guards scolded Hua Rongsheng's wife and husband in a bad mood, and then led his men away.

After the door was closed again, Hua Rongsheng's face looked a little solemn, "It seems we have arrived in Youzhou..." she muttered to herself.

As a scholar, Hua Rongsheng might not have traveled thousands of miles, but she had certainly read thousands of books, and she knew quite a bit about the geography of Laifeng. From the captain's words, Hua Rongsheng had already grasped some useful information and quickly determined her location.

At this moment, Bai Yuheng also jumped down from the beam.

"This is indeed Youzhou." Bai Yuheng first confirmed Hua Rongsheng's words, then lowered his voice and said, "I'm afraid we've alerted the enemy tonight, so it's not suitable to escape. I will come to rescue you again tomorrow night, and you must fully cooperate then."

As if afraid that Hua Rongsheng and her husband wouldn't understand the pros and cons of this, Bai Yuheng added, "Only if you're all well, can she...she be well."

Hua Rongsheng said gratefully, "Don't worry, Mr. Bai. Thank you very much."

Ye Maochun beside her also nodded in understanding.

Bai Yuheng, who had turned around to leave, suddenly stopped in his tracks. He recalled when he first came here and saw Ye Maochun clutching his stomach with both hands, his face full of pain, and he couldn't help but feel a little worried.

So, he turned around and asked worriedly, "You were holding your stomach just now. Can you hold on until tomorrow night?"

Hua Rong's face became very heavy. She frowned and said, "Master Bai, the child's father was too angry and emotionally agitated just now, which caused him to have a miscarriage. However, if we continue to be trapped in this place, and wait until Xiao Qingguo is suddenly born, then... the consequences will be unimaginable..."

After all, childbirth for a man is as dangerous as walking on the edge of hell. And in such an isolated place, how could he find a doctor or an experienced midwife to deliver the baby?

"Just be patient for one more day. These people will not easily harm your lives. So, don't confront them head-on. Only by protecting your own lives can you have a chance to see your daughter again!" Bai Yuheng gave these instructions to Huarong's wife and husband with a serious expression.

After finishing his instructions, Bai Yuheng walked quietly to the window. Then he climbed out of the window as agilely as when he came in. His figure instantly disappeared into the night, as if he had never appeared.