This time, as soon as Mu Wanting and Shen Xingchi came out, Shen Xingchi spoke directly.
"This time we're going to rescue your older brother, and I've already prepared the manpower."
Mu Wanting felt grateful: "Thank you so much, you've been taking care of all these things for me."
She had been asking Shen Xingchi before, but he didn't have any accurate information about Mu Fengsheng at the time. He only told Mu Wanting to be on standby at any time.
Seeing the gratitude in Mu Wanting's eyes, Shen Xingchi gently patted her shoulder and said, "Don't be so polite with me. Your brother's affairs are my affairs."
Mu Wanting nodded slightly, and without thinking too much, said with a firm gaze, "Then let's set off now."
Shen Xingchi led Mu Wanting to a secluded courtyard. Pushing open the door, they saw a group of people dressed in black with serious expressions standing neatly in the courtyard.
"These are the people I've gathered; they're all trustworthy experts," Shen Xingchi introduced to Mu Wanting.
Mu Wanting clasped her hands in a gesture of respect to everyone, saying, "Thank you all for your help this time. If you can rescue my elder brother, I will definitely repay you handsomely."
The crowd responded in unison, "We are willing to serve Lady Mu!"
At the same time, Mu Yunxiao arrived with his entourage.
Shen Xingchi walked up to the group and began assigning tasks: "According to the information I have, your elder brother is being held in a villa of the Third Prince. It is heavily guarded, but we have also made a thorough plan. We will split into three groups. One group will launch a feigned attack from the front to attract the guards' attention; the second group will climb over the wall from the side to search for your elder brother's whereabouts; and the third group will be responsible for providing support outside in case of any emergencies."
Everyone nodded and accepted their orders.
Mu Wanting volunteered to join the second group searching for her eldest brother. Shen Xingchi was a little worried, but seeing her determined eyes, he could only agree.
With everything prepared, the group set off for the Third Prince's villa.
Upon arrival at their destination, as planned, one group launched the attack first, and shouts of battle instantly rang out. The guards of the villa immediately became alert and rushed towards the main gate.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Mu Wanting and the others from Group Two scaled the wall and entered. A tense atmosphere filled the courtyard. Mu Wanting's heart was in her throat. She carefully avoided the patrolling guards while searching for her eldest brother.
Suddenly, the sounds of fighting came from not far away. Mu Wanting's heart tightened, and she quickened her pace to get there. She saw Shen Xingchi engaged in a fierce battle with several guards, and he was already injured.
"Brother Shen!" Mu Wanting called out.
Shen Xingchi glanced back and said, "Don't worry about me, go save your older brother!"
Mu Wanting gritted her teeth and continued running forward.
Finally, she found her older brother chained up in a dimly lit room.
"Big brother!" Mu Wanting rushed over, her eyes filled with heartache.
The older brother looked up, saw Mu Wanting, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "Wanting, what brings you here?"
"Big brother, I'm here to save you!" Mu Wanting said, trying to unlock the chains binding her brother.
Just then, footsteps came from outside the door, and Mu Wanting's heart tightened.
"Quick, hide!" the older brother shouted.
Without thinking twice, Mu Wanting hid behind a cabinet.
The door was pushed open, and a burly guard walked in.
"Hmph, behave yourself!" the guard grumbled.
The eldest brother snorted coldly: "Don't even think about it!"
Just as the guard was about to make a move, Mu Wanting rushed out from behind and stabbed the guard in the back with her sword.
The guard fell to the ground, and Mu Wanting quickly continued to unlock the chains.
Just then, Shen Xingchi's voice came from outside: "Wan Ting, hurry, the Third Prince's reinforcements have arrived!"
Mu Wanting sped up and finally unlocked the chains.
"Big brother, can we walk?" Mu Wanting asked.
The older brother forced himself to stand up and said, "Yes!"
Mu Wanting helped her older brother and rushed outside.
At this moment, the courtyard was in complete chaos, with Shen Xingchi leading his men in a fierce battle against the reinforcements.
Seeing Mu Wanting and her older brother come out, Shen Xingchi called out, "Come this way!"
The group fought and retreated until they finally reached the location where the third group would provide support.
However, the Third Prince's pursuers were hot on their heels.
"You guys go first!" Shen Xingchi stopped and turned to face the pursuers.
“No, we’ll go together!” Mu Wanting said.
"Stop dawdling, hurry up! I can get away!" Shen Xingchi shouted.
Mu Wanting gritted her teeth and led her elder brother onto the carriage.
The carriage sped away, and Mu Wanting looked back at Shen Xingchi's figure, silently praying that he would be safe and sound.
Back at their base, Mu Wanting anxiously awaited news from Shen Xingchi.
Finally, as night fell, Shen Xingchi returned.
"Brother Shen!" Mu Wanting rushed over.
Shen Xingchi smiled wearily, "I'm fine, I'm sorry to have worried you."
Mu Wanting's eyes were filled with tears, "Thank you, if it weren't for you, my older brother..."
"Don't say that. As long as you're all safe and sound, that's all that matters," Shen Xingchi said.
At first, Mu Fengsheng was just pale, but later his face turned purplish-blue and he began to vomit blood.
Mu Wanting was a little anxious. After asking around, she learned that Mu Fengsheng had been drugged by the Third Prince's men, and only he had the antidote.
Mu Wanting's eyes were resolute.
"I'm going to find the Third Prince."
Based on her memories from her previous life, she knew that the Third Prince was in this town.
She decided to seize the antidote from the Third Prince and make him wish he were dead, so that all the humiliation her elder brother had suffered over the years would be worthwhile.
Mu Wanting was determined to set off immediately to find the Third Prince. However, Shen Xingchi grabbed her arm and said with a solemn expression, "Wanting, this journey is extremely dangerous. The Third Prince will definitely be on guard. If you go rashly like this, something unforeseen may happen."
Mu Wanting broke free from his hand and said with a firm gaze, "Brother Shen, I cannot bear the suffering my brother has endured for even a moment longer. Even if there are mountains of knives and seas of fire ahead, I will brave them."
Shen Xingchi knew Mu Wanting's personality well, and sighed helplessly: "Alright, I'll go with you."
Mu Wanting shook her head slightly: "No, Brother Shen, you stay and take care of my brother. It will be easier for me to go alone."
After saying that, Mu Wanting turned and left without waiting for Shen Xingchi's response.
Relying on her memories from her previous life, Mu Wanting quickly arrived at the Third Prince's residence. She carefully avoided the patrolling guards and quietly sneaked into the mansion.
At this moment, the Third Prince was discussing something with his confidants in his study.
"This time, we must make Mu Wanting and the others pay the price!" the Third Prince said fiercely.
"Your Highness, rest assured, we have made all the arrangements," the confidant replied.
Mu Wanting, hiding outside the window, overheard their conversation, which fueled her anger. She gripped the dagger in her hand, ready to rush in, when she suddenly heard footsteps approaching.
She quickly hid in the flower bushes nearby, and saw a maid carrying tea into the study.
Mu Wanting's heart stirred, and a plan came to mind.
She knocked the maid unconscious when she came out, changed into the maid's clothes, and carried tea into the study.
"Come in," came the Third Prince's voice.
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