Chengli looked up at Mu Chenshuang and replied, "Sister Honghua and I were locked in an underground cell. Apart from the people who brought us food, we didn't see anyone else, but I heard them talking about our eldest brother."

"What were they discussing?"

"They said they've investigated and found that the guard beside you, Sister Shuang, is very likely the Dark Night Assassin, Qi Qingye."

The words were spoken.

Mu Chenshuang's eyes darkened.

It seems they really have uncovered something, but it's clear the other side doesn't have concrete evidence yet; they're only suspecting it for now.

They kidnapped Chengli and Honghua to threaten her into handing over the Black Blade in exchange.

Although they don't have conclusive evidence yet, the other party certainly won't give up easily. Since there's someone they suspect, they'll definitely continue to investigate.

Her biggest worry right now is that they will trace the clues from Qiye to Chengli, but as things stand, they haven't found out Chengli's identity yet.

"Sister Shuang, is Big Brother really one of the Dark Assassins?"

Mu Chenshuang looked at Cheng Li and asked, "Do you know this organization?"

"I know."

How much do you know?

“All I know is that they do things for money. As long as the reward is enough, they will assassinate anyone, no matter how high their official rank is. I admire my brother no matter what his identity is. But I am very worried about my brother’s safety now because of the people investigating him.”

Mu Chenshuang reached out and stroked Chengli's head, comforting him, "Your elder brother is highly skilled in martial arts, he will be fine."

Chengli nodded, then asked with concern, "Is Sister Shuang also being targeted by these bad people?"

Mu Chenshuang simply said, "These are not things for you to worry about. You should stay at the Marquis's residence for now."

Chengli did not press further, but assured her, "I will definitely learn the sword manual that Sister Shuang gave me as soon as possible. This time, I failed to protect Sister Shuang."

“You have too little experience and are not wary of others. If the other party had not ambushed you, they might not have been your match. It’s all over now, so Chengli, you don’t need to blame yourself.”

"I will be more careful in the future and won't let Sister Shuang worry about me."

"Okay, you can go now."

Chengli nodded, turned and left the room.

Mu Chenshuang got up and walked to the doorway. Looking at the gloomy sky, her heart sank.

After returning home from court, Lord Mu learned that Chengli had safely returned to the manor and breathed a sigh of relief. He then went to Tingzhu Courtyard.

Mu Chenshuang was teaching Chengli swordsmanship in the courtyard.

When Mu Chenshuang saw Lord Mu, she told Chengli to stop. Chengli paid his respects to Lord Mu, who asked him a few questions and then told him to go practice on his own.

Who saved Chengli?

Mu Chenshuang replied, "The Carefree King."

Lord Mu was startled.

The news of the servants of the Marquis's mansion being arrested did not spread, so naturally no one knew who had rescued them. Although Chengli and Honghua were rescued by the Prince of Xiaoyao's men, Feng Ji did not personally intervene, but simply instructed his subordinates to do so.

"You asked the Carefree King?"

“My father has confined me to my quarters, and this matter shouldn’t be made public, so I have no choice but to ask someone else for help.”

Lord Mu's eyes darkened as he looked at Mu Chenshuang and continued, "Since Chengli has returned safely, it seems their target wasn't him. So what were they after? And who exactly were the people who kidnapped him?"

Mu Chenshuang simply said, "The Prince of Xiaoyao said the person is in an abandoned house in the suburbs. The person who took Chengli away is probably related to someone in the court."