On the other side.
Since Su Liluo went missing, Xiao Ye has not rested for three consecutive days.
His once handsome face was now etched with deep weariness, and a tangled beard had grown on his chin, with dark circles under his eyes.
Still no news?
He didn't even raise his head, but asked in a cold voice.
"My lord, no... Your subordinate is incompetent and failed to find out."
If you listen carefully, Ye Han's voice trembled slightly. He was kneeling on the ground, and his face was extremely solemn.
They have been searching desperately these past few days, but the Crown Princess seems to have vanished into thin air, leaving no trace whatsoever.
The study was already dark, but after the two of them finished speaking, it became even colder, like an ancient ice cave, where even breathing felt piercing.
"Keep looking!"
We'll search the ground three feet deep to find him!
After a moment of silence, Xiao Ye finally managed to squeeze out those two words through gritted teeth.
His eyes were bloodshot, like those of a mother wolf who had lost her cubs; if it weren't for the darkness, they would surely frighten a child to tears.
Seeing his master in this state, Ye Han felt extremely distressed.
This was the first time he had seen his master lose control since his legs recovered. Even when his legs were crippled from poisoning, he had never looked this haggard.
So, Ye Han thought about it and couldn't help but offer his own idea.
"My lord, whoever could abduct the Crown Princess must have a grudge against her. Now that the Prince of Chu has been exiled, that leaves only the Prince of Xiao and the Regent. Do you think it could be...?"
"Prince Xiao!"
As soon as Ye Han finished speaking, Xiao Ye suddenly raised his eyes with a sinister look and said the name through gritted teeth.
Last time they severely injured King Xiao and disfigured Chu Yun by severing his arm; they must be retaliating!
For so long, King Xiao has not caused any trouble and has been behaving himself. Something must be amiss if things are not going well!
Therefore, Xiao Ye immediately suspected Xiao Wang!
"Ye Han, go find a few people to act as assassins at Prince Xiao's residence. I'm going to search for assassins there soon!"
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"Your Highness! What are you doing?"
Prince Xiao's Mansion.
When King Xiao saw Xiao Ye leading a large number of guards directly into his mansion and completely surrounding his courtyard, he couldn't help but glare at him angrily and roar.
"It is suspected that assassins are hiding in the Xiao Prince's Mansion. I am merely fulfilling my duty to maintain the stability of the capital."
Xiao Ye didn't even raise his eyes, and said coldly.
At this moment, he would not give up as long as there was even the slightest hope of finding Su Liluo.
"Assassin? How come I have no idea? Your Highness, it is far too much for you to forcibly break into my residence like this!"
King Xiao found it utterly ridiculous.
He's been keeping a very low profile lately, so what's wrong with Xiao Ye that he had to come to his residence and cause this commotion?
"Whether you know it or not is irrelevant. We can't let go of even the slightest suspicion. Men, search! Dig three feet into the ground and find them!"
Xiao Ye glanced coldly and sharply at the guards around him, and then heard a sound like the wind brush past his ears as countless guards filed into the Xiao Prince's mansion.
King Xiao was so angry that his eyes were practically about to burst. Xiao Ye's brazen intrusion into his residence and his forced search were tantamount to humiliating him!
But he was helpless. His men couldn't defeat the many elite troops Xiao Ye brought, so he could only watch helplessly as Xiao Ye searched him like a criminal.
The guards searched Xiao Wang's mansion thoroughly, leaving no corner unchecked, and Xiao Ye himself participated in the search.
Meanwhile, Chu Yun was receiving treatment from Zi Xing in the backyard.
Last time, they gave Zixing a few days to test her, and she passed the test smoothly, so King Xiao naturally kept her.
To be honest, she was quite skilled. In a short period of time, she restored Chu Yun's disfigured face to normal. His face, which was originally covered with scars, now only had faint traces left.
Seeing the gradual changes in herself, Chu Yun trusted Zi Xing even more, believing that she could definitely help her grow hands back. Therefore, she now respected Zi Xing very much.
"Bang!"
A loud crash came from the front door, which was kicked open.
Chu Yun was shocked and angrily turned around, shouting, "How dare you! Who dares to be so insolent here! --- You!"
Her voice suddenly stopped, and when she saw that the people who came in were soldiers in guard uniforms, Chu Yun's expression changed drastically.
What's wrong?
Is the Xiao Prince's mansion also going to be raided?
But she and Prince Xiao have been keeping a low profile and behaving very well lately, so why is she suddenly like this?
Chu Yun couldn't understand it and thought something had happened to Prince Xiao again.
The guards entered and searched Chu Yun's room thoroughly, practically tearing the floor apart.
Chu Yun saw that they were guards and did not dare to resist, but just stood aside trembling.
Zi Xing, standing to the side, was much calmer than Chu Yun. She simply looked at the guards with curiosity, wondering what they were looking for.
Soon, the entire Xiao Prince's mansion was thoroughly searched, but nothing was found.
Chu Yun and the others also secretly followed them into the hall to peek.
"Hmph! There are no assassins in my residence! You've ransacked my place like this, don't you owe me an explanation?"
When King Xiao saw that Xiao Ye had not found the assassin, he said with a cold face.
"If they didn't find anything, then they must have escaped!"
"you---"
Seeing Xiao Ye's nonchalant attitude, King Xiao was so angry that he was about to curse, but before he could utter a word, he was immediately interrupted by the sound of Xiao Ye leaving.
"Let's go! Continue searching elsewhere!"
They came in a whirlwind and left in a whirlwind, leaving behind only a mess for King Xiao.
Xiao Wang clenched his fists, veins bulging on his face, wishing he could rush forward and beat Xiao Ye up.
"Someone, go and find out what's going on!"
After his initial anger subsided, he quickly realized that Xiao Ye's reckless search of his residence, and his current rush to search elsewhere, meant that something serious must have happened.
He now recalled that Xiao Ye's face seemed somewhat haggard, unlike his usual energetic self.
"Your Highness, what exactly happened?"
After Xiao Ye and the others left, Chu Yun finally dared to run up to Xiao Wang and ask in a sweet voice.
"It's nothing, they're just mad dogs acting crazy! I've already sent people to investigate the specific reason!"
Before long, Xiao Wang's men found out the reason.
"You're saying the Crown Princess has gone missing?"
Upon hearing this news, King Xiao couldn't help but feel excited.
"Yes, His Highness the Crown Prince has not announced this matter to the public yet, but he has been searching for it for many days, and he has practically turned the entire capital city upside down."
The subordinates continued to report.
"Great! That's wonderful!"
King Xiao slammed his fist on the table in excitement.
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