At the same time, Feng Yun rushed back to the Bai family to report this shocking news.
Upon hearing the devastating news of Huiyi's disappearance, everyone was thrown into a panic. Bai Yujing was extremely anxious, worried that Huiyi and Jiang Huaiyu might have met with misfortune. He hurriedly instructed Yang to go to the clan to gather the clan members, while he himself couldn't wait to set off ahead and rush to the town.
Bai Yujing inquired from house to house in the town, and after a long period of questioning, she finally learned that someone had witnessed their whereabouts.
He followed the clues, traversing countless winding alleys, and finally found Huiyi curled up on the ground, helpless, in a desolate dead end.
Jiang Huaiyu was nowhere to be seen, and Bai Yujing felt a surge of inexplicable panic. He quickly stepped forward and hugged Huiyi in his arms.
"Huiyi, your uncle is here. What happened to you? Where is your aunt?"
Huiyi's tears had dried. Upon seeing him, she tightly hugged his neck, sobbing uncontrollably, and said, "Uncle, my legs hurt so much I can't move. Aunt has been kidnapped by bad guys. Please go and save her..."
Bai Yujing only managed to catch the words "kidnapped by bad guys" in her ears.
His heart felt as if it were being tightly clamped by iron pincers, and he froze on the spot, overwhelmed by a strong sense of self-reproach.
It's all because of him!
If he had come to pick him up in person today, perhaps none of this tragedy would have happened.
However, blaming oneself is pointless.
Jiang Huaiyu's whereabouts are unknown, and her fate is uncertain. At this moment, she must be waiting for rescue in fear.
He must find her as soon as possible; there is no room for error!
Time was of the essence, so Bai Yujing held Huiyi tightly and hurriedly ran back the way they came.
On the way, he happened to encounter Yang and the old village chief leading a group of villagers who were rushing over. He hurriedly but clearly recounted what had happened, pleading with the old village chief to send someone to the county town to report the case immediately, and to organize a search party for Jiang Huaiyu.
Upon learning that the villains were actually targeting Jiang Huaiyu, the old village chief's heart tightened, and his expression became solemn. He quickly assigned several villagers to report the case to the county town, while he led the remaining villagers to search for Jiang Huaiyu with Bai Yujing.
Jiang Huaiyu was not only a teacher hired by his private school, but in just a few days, her teachings enabled the students to make rapid progress in their studies. Whether it was the elders and villagers or the young students, they all praised her teaching and were sincerely convinced of her abilities.
He absolutely cannot let anything happen to her!
...
Jiang Huaiyu waited for a long time in the secret room, only to feel that the cicadas' chirping outside was gradually fading and the light was gradually dimming, as if night was about to fall.
Suddenly, the door made a soft sound, and someone pushed it open and entered.
In an instant, the sack binding her body was roughly removed, and Jiang Huaiyu was finally able to see the scene inside.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the window lattice, and a few candles were lit inside, making the light soft and not dim.
The man in front of her was about thirty years old, with fair skin, a light beard, and luxurious clothes. He was staring at her intently, his eyes revealing amazement.
"How could I not know that such a peerless beauty was hidden in Fushun Town?"
His small eyes gleamed with longing. "It's truly astonishing that this small, rural place could nurture such a beautiful and delicate peony like you?"
Jiang Huaiyu simply met his gaze calmly.
She had never met this man before.
Seeing that Jiang Huaiyu showed no emotional fluctuation towards him, and not even the slightest fear in his eyes, the man found it increasingly strange and unusual.
He ripped the rag out of Jiang Huaiyu's mouth and threw it carelessly on the ground.
"How rude and impolite! How can you treat such a beauty with such barbarity?" he said, his tone carrying a hint of feigned apology, but his eyes revealing undisguised greed.
After a period of adjustment, Jiang Huaiyu's lips, which had been numb and devoid of feeling, slowly regained sensation. Her gaze was icy as she stared at him.
"Who are you? Why are you imprisoning me here?"
The man let out a flippant laugh. "This young lady need not inquire about my name; simply calling me 'brother' is sufficient. As for the reason for imprisoning you..."
He shook his head slightly. "How can this be called imprisonment? It should be called an invitation."
As he spoke, he made a gesture of bowing in the air.
"The reason I invited you here is entirely because I have heard of your reputation as a talented scholar. Coincidentally, I also have some doubts that I would like to ask you for advice on, so I invited you to come and discuss them together."
Although his words were polite, his eyes remained fixed greedily on Jiang Huaiyu's face.
That disgusting, shameless smile makes one feel utterly repulsed.
Jiang Huaiyu raised the corners of her mouth contemptuously, her gaze sweeping over the ropes binding her body.
"If you're here to ask for advice, why did you have to tie me up so roughly? I thought you were a bandit trying to rob me on the road."
"Master, you have truly misunderstood."
The man said with a forced smile, "I was just worried that the teacher wouldn't accept my presence, so I had no choice but to resort to this tactic."
"Now that I'm here, why don't you untie me immediately?"
The man shrugged indifferently. "Why the rush, beautiful lady? Once we get to know each other better, I'll naturally set you free."
His words seemed to contain a deeper meaning.
Jiang Huaiyu's gaze was like a knife as she stared intently at him. "I have never met you before, young master. What grudge do we have? Why are you treating me like this?"
The man turned around, sat in the chair opposite her, and casually crossed his legs.
"Although you don't know me, I've heard so much about you. People say that a talented female scholar has appeared in Fushun Town. She is not only very knowledgeable, but also incredibly beautiful."
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