Taiji Palace.
"Your Majesty …"
The messenger who went to deliver the decree to Li Zexuan bowed to Li Er, trembling in fear as he did not know how to report to Li Er.
"Hmm? Where's Li Zexuan? "
Li Er frowned and asked unhappily.
"Your Majesty, Lord Li … Lord Li said he's not free!"
The messenger felt Li Er's blade-like gaze and hurriedly told the truth. Of course, he omitted the first two words of Li Zexuan's sentence.
Although Qin Qiong, who was standing at the side, remained calm on the surface, his heart was in turmoil. He thought to himself that this Li Zexuan was really bold.
Li Er slammed the table and said angrily, "Impudent, this brat is simply lawless. Men!"
Qin Qiong knew that something was wrong and was about to plead for mercy when another servant hurriedly came in and bowed.
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince requests an audience!"
Li Er suppressed the anger in his heart and said, "Let him in!"
"Yes!"
A moment later.
"Greetings, Father!"
Li Er acknowledged and asked, "Chengqian, what's the matter?"
"Father, I'm here today for Li Zexuan!"
Li Zexuan had just left. As a friend, he naturally had to help him clean up his mess. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Hmph, you still dare to mention that brat to me. I summoned him, but he didn't even dare to come. He's getting bolder and bolder, "Li Er said angrily.
Li Chengqian hurriedly said, "Father, please calm down. Li Zexuan has a reason for this. Father, please listen to me slowly!"
Li Chengqian told him everything that had just happened. When Qin Qiong heard that something had happened to Han Yuxi, he immediately rushed forward and said,
"Your Majesty, this Han Yuxi is the adopted daughter that I just adopted. I didn't expect that she would be captured by criminals today. I beg Your Majesty to allow me to bring people to rescue her!"
Li Er said in surprise, "Shu Bao actually adopted a daughter?"
Qin Qiong nodded anxiously and said, "Your Majesty, I just acknowledged it yesterday."
Li Er saw the anxious expression on Qin Qiong's face and knew that now was not the time to ask for details. He said, "Shu Bao, you are injured and cannot go. Men, summon Dugu Xin! "
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Dugu Xin, clad in Radiant Armor, cupped his fists at Li Er.
Li Er ordered, "Dugu Xin, take a thousand Featherwood Guards and immediately search for Han Yuxi's whereabouts in the vicinity of Mount Qinling. If you encounter bandits who resist stubbornly, you can kill them without mercy."
Dugu Xin said awkwardly, "Your Majesty, I don't know Han Yuxi!"
Li Er thought for a moment and said, "Go to the Imperial Physician's Office and bring an uninjured Han Village villager with you. Have him search with you."
"Yes!"
Dugu Xin cupped his fists and left.
"Wait!"
Li Er glanced at Qin Qiong and added to Dugu Xin, "You must ensure the safety of Han Yuxi and Li Zexuan!"
Although he was angry at Li Zexuan, he did not want Li Zexuan to die. He also admired Li Zexuan's talent.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, I wish to return home and send my men to search. Your Majesty, please allow me!"
Qin Qiong said with a sorrowful expression.
At this time, there was no time to continue discussing the locust plague. Thus, Li Er nodded and said, "Shu Bao, take care of yourself. Go!"
… …
Soon, only Li Er was left in the hall. After thinking for a long time, he shouted, "Summon Li Junxian!"
Then, a valiant young man in martial attire entered the hall. He bowed and said, "This general, Li Junxian, greets Your Majesty!"
Li Er nodded and told Li Junxian about Han Yuxi's capture. Then, he ordered, "Junxian, take five hundred cavalry and investigate the background of these bandits. How dare they cause trouble near the capital!"
"This general obeys the decree!"
… … …
At the same time, in the Cheng Residence …
"What? You said that Han Yuxi was captured? "
Cheng Yaojin's eyes widened as he exclaimed.
"Yes, Father, quickly send someone to search for her. Your son is about to go crazy from seeing Little Xuan!"
Cheng Chumo said anxiously.
Cheng Yaojin said, "Of course we have to search for her. She is the adopted daughter of Second Brother Qin. In the end, she is half my adopted daughter. How can I just stand by and watch?"
After saying that, Cheng Yaojin rushed outside the house and shouted, "Zhuang Qi!"
A few seconds later, a man came in and bowed. "Master!"
Cheng Yaojin said, "Zhuang Qi, immediately take all the guards in the residence and search for Li Zexuan in the Qinling Mountains. If he needs your help, do as he says!"
"Yes, Master!"
Zhuang Qi cupped his hands and accepted the order. He was about to go out to search for him.
"Wait, Father, I'll go with them!"
Cheng Chumo said anxiously. He remembered how cold-blooded and violent Li Zexuan was like a demon from hell. He was worried about his good brother. If he did not go personally, he would not feel at ease.
Cheng Yaojin nodded. "Alright, Chou Niu, you go first. I'll look for Shu Bao and come later!"
Cheng Chumo and Zhuang Qi immediately mobilized their men and headed for the Qinling Mountains.
.....
Qin Manor.
"Master, why are you leaving court so late today?"
Madam Qin asked when she saw that the other officials in the square had already returned home.
Qin Qiong was full of impatience. He did not have the time to chat.
He hurriedly said, "Madam, we don't have time to talk about this now. Han Yuxi has been captured. Little Xuan went to search for her alone. Both of them are in danger. I have to rescue them as soon as possible."
"Ah?"
Madam Qin was shocked at first, then she was endlessly anxious. Yesterday, Qin Qiong told her that Han Yuxi had agreed to acknowledge him as her godfather. Madam Qin was overjoyed from the bottom of her heart.
She and Qin Qiong only had one son, Qin Huaiyu. Although before giving birth, she hoped that she would give birth to a son, after giving birth, she would greedily think about how good it would be if she had a daughter.
Han Yuxi was obedient and strong. She was also the daughter of their benefactor. Madam Qin was very satisfied to be able to take in such a daughter. Therefore, she asked the servants in the manor to clean the entire manor early in the morning, inside and out. She was waiting for Han Yuxi to visit her. In the end, she received such bad news.
"Master, you must not let anything happen to our daughter!"
Madam Qin sounded like she was about to cry.
Qin Qiong waved his hand in annoyance and asked someone to take out his pair of golden maces. He walked into the courtyard and shouted, "Ding Quan, quickly gather all the guards in the manor and follow me to save them!"
Qin Qiong could not care less about his injuries at this moment. Whether it was Li Zexuan or Han Yuxi, he did not want anything to happen to either of them.
"Yes, Master!"
A loud answer came from a corner of the courtyard.
"Second Brother, is your body alright? Why don't I take them to find it? "
Cheng Chumo rode his horse over. He knew that Qin Qiong would not be able to sit still. He might even go personally. He was worried that Qin Qiong's body would not be able to hold on, so he let Cheng Chumo leave first. He would come over himself to take care of him.
"Zhijie, I'm much better now. It's fine. Time is of the essence. Let's set off quickly!"
Qin Qiong waved his hand and said anxiously.
Cheng Chumo was naturally not a wishy-washy person. He saw that Qin Qiong's complexion was indeed much better than a few days ago, so he laughed loudly and said,
"Good, I can finally fight side by side with Second Brother Qin again. I want to see which group of bandits dare to bully us! Go! "
Qin Qiong was also full of heroic spirit. He flipped onto his horse and held his golden maces. He shouted, "Follow me!"
The dozens of guards behind him mounted their horses one after another and loudly answered, "Yes!" They were all old soldiers who had followed Qin Qiong into battle. At this moment, they felt as if they were on the battlefield again. A bloodthirsty killing intent gradually spread out in the field.
"Go!"
More than seventy riders whizzed past like a whirlwind, heading straight for Yanxing Gate in the east of Chang 'an City.
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