Is this even human?
Where are those hidden guards? Why aren't they making a move? Are they just sitting around doing nothing?
In short, this unexpected turn of events caught everyone off guard.
A nobleman, right under the emperor's nose, in broad daylight, was abducted right at his own doorstep.
The news spread suddenly, shocking the court and the public.
What forces or individuals are so audacious?
What is the purpose of doing this?
Aren't you afraid of making an enemy of the entire imperial court?
The imperial court could not stand idly by, nor could the faction of the Duke of Zhenguo and his cronies.
All forces mobilized to investigate the kidnapping of the Duke of Zhenguo.
The two political rivals currently facing the Duke of Zhenguo have become suspects.
And they both had some mutual suspicions.
That old codger is certainly despicable, but everyone is playing games in the court, making moves everywhere. Those in high positions should let their pawns fight amongst themselves, watching the rise and fall of dynasties, and openly and fairly bringing down their opponents.
They just flipped the chessboard over like that.
Is this a bit too much of a gamble?
The vision is too narrow.
However, both sides' leaders were innocent, saying, "I didn't order anyone to do that!"
Perhaps that old scoundrel himself committed many evil deeds, which attracted his enemies to seek revenge.
...
The Marquis of Ding'an's residence.
Chen Beiyan frowned slightly upon receiving the message from the Dark Pavilion.
Why did Yu Shuang's chess piece suddenly malfunction?
He suddenly disappeared without a trace, disregarding the mission...
What exactly is she trying to do?
Aren't you afraid of not getting the antidote this month, suffering intestinal perforation and a fate worse than death?
With his cunning and ability to manipulate everything, this was the first time he felt he had lost control of the pieces under his command.
A ruthless glint flashed in his eyes; he had no need for a disobedient pawn…
Soon he received another message: the old man, the Duke of Zhenguo, had been kidnapped by a masked assassin in black at his own doorstep.
This made him realize once again that things were spiraling out of control.
Black-clad assassin?
Is it her?
For some reason, the first person he thought of was Yu Shuang…
Where did she get the nerve?!
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