"I want to see who dared to save Lu Hao!"
Zhan Ming was furious.
A person on the verge of death, unable to move, had vanished into thin air!
His sinister eyes swept over the few people not far ahead.
With only them in the manor, it was only they who could have colluded to rescue Lu Hao.
If he found out who saved Lu Hao, that person would not be able to leave the Regent's manor so easily!
In just a few words, Zhan Ming had arrived before Yun Shu and the others.
It was not apparent at night, but now in the bright sunlight, Zhan Ming's face was unnaturally pale, as if a layer of dust had settled on it, making it ashen. Coupled with the dark circles under his eyes, he looked as if he had aged twenty years overnight.
Perhaps Zhan Ming didn't notice it himself, but in the eyes of others, Zhan Ming's steps were unsteady when he approached.
He looked like a ghost walking towards them.
Yun Shu curled her lips. A dying man, instead of resting, coming out to flaunt himself was like hastening his own demise.
"You're all awake?" Zhan Ming looked at them with a smile that wasn't a smile.
When he saw Yun Shu, he seemed to force himself to be amiable, "Second Miss Yun, did you sleep well last night? Have you thought of any methods to cure this King?"
"There are some inklings," Yun Shu lied.
Zhan Ming's eyes widened and became fearsome, "Really? Second Miss Yun is indeed a divine physician."
"After getting through last night, the Regent is no longer in mortal danger. The remaining ailments can be treated slowly," Yun Shu continued to deceive him.
At this moment, Zuo Yan, who was walking from another wing room, heard Yun Shu's words. His eyes were filled with shock, and he looked at Yun Shu incredulously, "You actually thought of a cure?"
Hearing that was like a hammer blow, striking him fiercely.
His medical skills were indeed inferior to Yun Shu's.
Yun Shu hummed in agreement.
Zhan Ming looked at Yun Shu with even more amiability, "Unfortunately, Lu Hao has vanished without a trace. Otherwise, I would hand him over to you now and let you deal with him as you please."
Seeing Yun Shu in a good light, he even looked favorably upon Zhan Tian Ye, "King Ye, you are truly fortunate to have a connection with Second Miss Yun."
"Indeed," Zhan Tian Ye replied, looking at Zhan Ming.
If Zhan Ming hadn't said anything useful, he wouldn't have even bothered to look at Zhan Ming.
Zhan Ming felt it was beneath him to argue with Zhan Tian Ye. He still had a use for Yun Shu now. But not arguing with Yun Shu and the others did not mean he wouldn't argue with Prince Ning.
Perhaps sensing Zhan Ming's suspicion towards him, Zhan Tian Yu spoke first, "Sixth Uncle, have you interrogated the guards who were watching Lu Hao? How did he disappear?"
Zhan Ming sneered, "Prince Ning, do you truly not know Lu Hao?"
This question almost made Zhan Tian Yu roll his eyes. However, Zhan Tian Yu only knitted his brows, "Sixth Uncle, do you suspect me?"
Zhan Ming remained silent.
After a few breaths, Zhan Ming burst into laughter, "Hahahaha, how could I suspect you! You are the one who saved this King in a timely manner! It was not in vain that this King doted on you when you were in the capital. Anyone could harm this King, but you could not."
Zhan Tian Yu's expression became somewhat somber.
Yun Shu and Zhan Tian Ye watched the two of them bicker leisurely, each suspecting the other.
This was an entertaining drama!
Zhan Ming's laughter was loud, but he quickly ceased, then turned to scold the trembling guards behind him, "Go and search! Even if you have to dig three feet deep, find him for this King! This King will not only tear him limb from limb, but also kill the person behind him! Go! Go find him quickly!"
The guards of the Regent's manor immediately became frenzied, anxiously searching everywhere.
In fact, they had already searched the entire Regent's manor inside and out earlier.
The person had truly vanished into thin air, completely untraceable!
Zhan Tian Ye said softly to Yun Shu, "Let's go, I'll take you out for breakfast."
"Alright," Yun Shu replied with a smile.
Jiang Luo Xi had been paying attention to Yun Shu and Zhan Tian Ye.
She heard their conversation.
Knowing they were about to leave.
She tightly pursed her lips.
"Second Miss Yun, Lu Hao was dragged away by you last night. You were likely the last person to see him. Did he have any unusual behavior at the time? Or, did Second Miss Yun notice anyone suspicious around?" Jiang Luo Xi asked with a dark brow and a cold voice.
She had a feeling that what happened last night and Lu Hao and Yun Shu were inextricably linked.
It was just that she currently lacked evidence for some of these connections.
It was only a guess.
Yun Shu's beautiful eyes suddenly turned sharp, "Miss Jiang, are you implying that I hid Lu Hao?"
"I did not say that. I merely wanted to understand some of the events. If I have offended you, please forgive me, Second Miss Yun," Jiang Luo Xi said immediately.
Zhan Tian Ye suddenly said coldly, "You are not qualified to question Yun Shu."
As his voice fell, he then said gently to Yun Shu, "Let's go."
"Mm."
The two of them left with great flair.
Jiang Luo Xi watched their retreating backs, a sharp pain surging in her heart. She had merely inquired of Yun Shu and received Zhan Tian Ye's reprimand.
She was not qualified to ask?
Then, who was qualified?
"Sixth Uncle, Lu Hao could not have disappeared into thin air. If you search carefully, you will surely find some clues. Since Sixth Uncle is well now, I will take my leave. Having just returned to the capital, I need to settle my family," Zhan Tian Yu said, then walked directly towards the main gate.
Several guards immediately followed him.
Zhan Ming narrowed his eyes, watching the three of them leave, his gaze shifting between them.
He suddenly asked Jiang Luo Xi, who had not yet left, "Miss Jiang, who do you think is Lu Hao's master behind all this?"
Who could it be?
To be so deeply hidden.
And how did Lu Hao escape last night?
With so many guards and hidden guards watching the Regent's manor, it was impossible for someone to take him away without making a sound. Yet, there was no disturbance at all.
Jiang Luo Xi bit her lip, not fully registering Zhan Ming's question, and stared into the distance, saying absentmindedly, "It doesn't matter who it is now. What's important is that Lu Hao was rescued. However, nothing is more important than the Regent's complete recovery. If... if one must suspect someone, I guess it could be Yun Shu."
Zhan Ming immediately denied it, "Yun Shu? Impossible. She should hate Lu Hao even more than I do."
...
Half an hour later.
General's Manor.
As Yun Shu alighted from the carriage, someone on horseback approached from not far away. Upon reaching the manor gates, the rider dismounted.
He then went directly to Qiu Lu, "Guard Qiu, a woman asked me to give this to you. She said she is Qian Le Er."