Chapter 116 Mu Mu's Background Revealed
Even after leaving Prince Chen's residence, Xu Chuming was still extremely flustered. She forced herself to calm down and waited at the Jingzhao Yin's office, asking Steward Chen, "Is there any news from Zhao Nai?"
Butler Chen shook his head with difficulty.
Xu Chumian kept clenching her fists, her face deathly pale.
Xu Chumian didn't want to think about it, but as soon as she closed her eyes, she saw those agonizing scenes from her past life.
—I thought she was in the carriage behind; I didn't know she was still in the abandoned temple.
—The people around the lady said that Miss Mu Mu is with them, but the young mistress and the servants don't know either.
—Judging from these marks, it looks like it was dragged by a wild animal; the chances of survival are slim…
—My condolences, young mistress.
...
Tears streamed down Xu Chumian's face, and she trembled all over.
She was afraid, afraid that it would be the same ending as her past life.
It was her fault. She shouldn't have taken Mumu out so rashly. She had carelessly put Mumu in danger again...
Not long after, a commotion was heard outside.
Xu Chumian immediately looked up, thinking that Zhao Nai had returned.
What appeared at the end of her line of sight was another figure that was extremely familiar.
Xu Chumian's vision blurred, and tears welled in her eyes.
The figure drew closer, his footsteps hurried, and appeared before her. Xu Chuming's tear tracks deepened as she was pulled into an embrace. Tears soaked into Zhao Yu's clothes. Xu Chuming's voice choked with sobs: "He'an, Mu Mu is missing. I can't find her."
Zhao Yu held Xu Chumian tightly and said in a deep voice, "The people from Xinglong Martial Arts have given us the location of the village, and they will send back news soon."
When Zhao Yu arrived, Xu Chumian finally had an outlet for her emotions. She clutched Zhao Yu's clothes tightly, biting her lips until they bled, and her eyes were red. "Mu Mu's heart condition hasn't fully healed yet. Even a little fright could cause a relapse."
"Zhao Yu, what should I do?"
Zhao Yu held her hand and comforted her gently, "Don't be afraid, I will bring her back."
Guan Yan stepped forward with a solemn expression. "Master, there is news."
Xu Chumian panicked: "Guanyan, what's wrong? Say something."
Guan Yan glanced at Zhao Yu and frowned, saying, "We've found the two martial arts kidnappers, but Miss Mu Mu ran away halfway. There are mountains and forests down there, and our people are still searching for her."
Xu Chumian's vision went black for a moment, but she managed to stay upright. "I'll go look for them too."
Zhao Yu grabbed her, squeezed her shoulders, his eyes filled with a thousand words, but in the end, they all boiled down to one sentence.
"Then let's go."
Xingyang and Yushan were imprisoned, and Qinhua was still negotiating with the jailers when Xu Chumian hurriedly followed Zhao Yu away.
Seeing the two of them being so affectionate, Qin Hua smiled bitterly and lowered her eyes. Yu Shan really was her good nephew.
The carriage was too slow, so Zhao Yu mounted his horse, bent down, and lifted Xu Chumian into his arms, pulling her close before them. They rode away from the capital at full speed.
Xiao Tao hurriedly followed behind, not even having time to grab her apron!
Xiao Tao stamped her foot, and the young lady just left like that... making things even more complicated with Lord Zhao!
They sped out of the city, followed by many people from Zhao.
This commotion not only alarmed Madam Zhao, but the news also quickly reached the palace. Emperor Mingde looked at the evidence he had gathered and then swept everything off his desk.
"Consort Ning!"
No one in the imperial study dared to utter a sound.
Emperor Mingde summoned his trusted aides: "Then...where is Mumu now?"
"I will investigate immediately."
Just then, a eunuch reported, "Your Majesty, Prince Chen requests an audience."
Emperor Ming'an frowned. "What is it now?"
"The Princess of Xingyang has kidnapped a cousin of the Duke of Zhao. The princess has been arrested and imprisoned in the Jingzhao Yin prison. Lord Zhao is currently leading men to search for her."
Emperor Mingde asked in a deep voice, "Which young lady?"
"They say Xu Muyang is the daughter of the third aunt of the Zhao family."
Emperor Mingde's aura suddenly turned icy, and he roared, "Order the Imperial Guards to search!"
When an emperor is enraged, millions will die.
Emperor Mingde's heart pounded with anxiety. So... she had given birth to their daughter.
Thinking of what Consort Ning and the Marquis of Nan'an had done, Emperor Mingde was furious: "Go and summon Consort Ning and Prince Cheng."
"yes!"
"Wait!"
"Also, clean up Minghua Palace."
"yes!"
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The two kidnappers, who were armed, originally planned to hide the person in the village.
The village was called Changlong Village. It was located in a remote area and few people could find it. There was a mountain road before entering the village. One of the kidnappers got a stomachache halfway through the journey.
They had to stop to relieve themselves, while the other person went to feed the horses.
By the time the two realized what had happened, that brat had vanished!
Below them lay mountains and forests. The two followed the tracks for a long time but couldn't find it. In the end, they had no choice but to slink back to the trading company.
When Zhao Yu and the others arrived outside the forest, Zhao Yu's expression darkened, and Xu Chumian's legs went completely limp.
The trees in the mountains are tall, and the further you go in, the dimmer the light becomes.
The situation was not much different from where Mu Mu was found in her previous life.
Xu Chumian gripped the tree bark tightly, "Go inside and search."
Zhao Yu stared at Xu Chumian's figure. He did not stop Xu Chumian, but only asked Guan Yan to lead the group to follow.
They split into several teams, and even called on the surrounding villagers to join them in going into the mountains to search for the person.
Following the footprints left by Mu Mu, Zhao Yu searched for a long time and came to a cliff. Staring at the abyss below, Zhao Yu's face turned pale and he pursed his lips.
Xu Chumian came up behind him and collapsed to the ground as if she had lost her soul.
Xu Chumian's fingernails were covered in blood, and her clothes were torn.
Zhao Yu picked her up.
"It's not over yet, let's keep looking."
Before long, the Imperial Guards arrived.
The forest below was teeming with people; even if they had to push the mountain down, they would still find them.
Xu Chumian searched tirelessly, and heard the movements of the Imperial Guards.
Even the one in the palace knows about Mu Mu's background.
It was not even noon when Mu Mu went missing, and now it's almost dark.
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