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Murong Ke lay on the bed, his heart inexplicably uneasy. He knew Ming Yu's feelings for Yan Xiaoliu better than anyone else. She had already treated Yan Xiaoliu as her own family. Even after knowing that he was injured, she could still be so calm.
It was as if she believed everything he said, which was completely different from how she had behaved in the beginning.
He suddenly sat up. He didn't know why, but the more he thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong. What had Ming Yu said to Ming Xi today? Did he want Ming Xi to do something?
Murong Ke put on his outer clothes. He needed to make a trip to the Fengyi Palace.
"Your Majesty?" Ford, who was dozing off outside, suddenly woke up when he heard the commotion and hurriedly walked in.
"You don't have to be so busy. I'm going to see Ming Yu. You don't have to follow me." Murong Ke waved his hand to dismiss Fu De. He wanted to see Ming Yu on a whim.
Fu De made a sound of assent, thinking that the Emperor was really concerned about Ming Yu. It was already the middle of the night, but he still wanted to see her to feel at ease.
Late at night, the Imperial Palace was exceptionally quiet. Occasionally, one could hear the patrolling of the Royal Guards. The Imperial Harem was even quieter. Murong Ke walked quickly with a lantern in his hand. Some of the Royal Guards saw the lantern and wanted to come forward to take a look. When they got closer, they realized it was Murong Ke and quickly lowered their heads and retreated.
When Murong Ke arrived at the Fengyi Palace, he could sense the hidden guards in the surrounding corners. The Fengyi Palace was tightly guarded. If someone were to enter or leave, the hidden guards would definitely know.
"Who?" When Ning Xiang, who was outside, heard the voice, she was so frightened that she hurriedly stood up. When she saw who it was, she was so frightened that she knelt down, "This servant greets the emperor."
"Princess, did you sleep well tonight?" Murong Ke asked in a deep voice.
Ning Xiang replied, "The princess has already fallen asleep, and slept very soundly."
Murong Ke nodded solemnly. It seemed that he had really fallen asleep.
He wanted to turn around and leave, but for some reason, his feet didn't move.
"I will go in to see the Princess." Murong Ke said in a low voice and quietly walked into the bedroom.
Behind the curtains, the blanket on the bed was slightly raised. Ming Yu seemed to be sleeping soundly.
Murong Ke smiled faintly, he could finally be at ease.
"Take good care of the Princess," Murong Ke instructed the palace maids before turning and leaving Fengyi Palace.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Ning Xiang bowed, sending Murong Ke off with her eyes.
Ning Xiang turned her head and looked at Ming Yu who was in the tent. A smile appeared on her face. It was truly great that the Emperor doted on the Princess so much.
He could only hope that Yan Xiaoliu would come back safely. Otherwise, the princess would be very sad.
She lifted the curtains and wanted to cover Ming Yu with the blanket. Eh, why didn't she see the Princess? Could it be that the princess had fallen asleep under the blanket?
Ning Xiang lifted the blanket to take a look, and she was completely stunned.
Where's the princess?
"Princess …" Ning Xiang called out. "Where are you? Don't scare this servant."
How could this be? After the princess fell asleep, she did not leave even half a step. If there was any movement, she would know.
"The Princess is gone, the Princess is gone …" Ning Xiang searched the entire sleeping chamber, but she couldn't find Ming Yu's figure. Finally, she cried out in fright.
The surrounding secret guards heard the call and immediately appeared in the sleeping quarters.
"What's wrong?" Huang Chong asked.
Ning Xiang pointed to the bed. The blanket had already been lifted, and there were only two pillows inside. Ming Yu was nowhere to be seen.
"Report to His Majesty immediately!" Huang Chong shouted. "You guys, the rest of you, follow me to find the princess!"
He hoped that the princess had only mischievously run out and nothing had happened to her.
Murong Ke had not gone far when the lights of the Fengyi Palace behind him suddenly lit up. There was a rustling sound.
He stopped and suddenly turned his head to look. A stern look flashed in his eyes. He immediately walked back to the Fengyi Palace. After walking a few steps, he saw a secret guard in a hurry. "What's going on?"
"Your Majesty, the princess is gone."
Murong Ke's expression changed. "Immediately send someone to the Qin King's Residence to see if Ming Xi and the others are there."
"Yes." The secret guard didn't dare to ask why the princess was missing and why they were going to the Qin King's Residence. He immediately obeyed the order and left.
He didn't go back to the Fengyi Palace. At this moment, Ming Yu was definitely not in the palace. Ming Xi was able to silently take Ming Yu away, so he definitely wouldn't leave behind any clues.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!" Ning Xiang ran over in a panic. "I found this on the princess's bed."
Murong Ke took the slip of paper. When he saw the contents, his expression turned gloomy.
"Prepare the horse. We will personally chase after them!" Murong Ke said angrily. It seemed like there was no need to go to the Qin King's Residence. There was definitely no one there. Since Ming Xi had taken Ming Yu out of the palace at this time, he must have left during the night.
On the quiet street, the sound of a horse bouncing could be heard. Some of the people who couldn't sleep were awakened. When they opened their windows, they saw a few shadows flashing by. They thought that they had seen ghosts and hurriedly shrank back into their blankets in fright.
Murong Ke left the city at his fastest speed. The official road was completely dark. Although there were street lamps on the side to guide him, it wasn't of much use.
He chased for two hours, but there wasn't even a shadow of a person.
"Your Majesty … …" Huang Chong called out to Murong Ke in a low voice. After chasing for so long, the princess and the others were probably long gone.
"Could it be that the princess is still in the city? They are just a few children. It's impossible for them to run so fast. "Someone whispered from behind.
Murong Ke didn't say anything. He knew that it was impossible for Ming Xi to still be in the city with Ming Yu. He knew that if that was the case, then it would be even more impossible for them to leave tomorrow.
After chasing for an unknown amount of time, the eastern sky began to brighten.
The sky was beginning to brighten.
Murong Ke chased for an entire night, but he still couldn't catch up to Ming Xi.
He gradually slowed down and stopped on a small path on the hillside. The official road had come to an end. Ahead of him, it was a small path that separated. He couldn't catch up.
"Your Majesty … …" Huang Chong looked at Murong Ke worriedly.
"Go back." Murong Ke said with a cold expression. There was no need for morning court today.
When they returned to the city, it was already noon. The people sent to the Qin Residence were already waiting in the palace. In the end, it was just as Murong Ke had guessed. Ming Xi and the others were no longer in the Qin Residence.
"Your Majesty, Xu Jinbei is still in the city." Song Jiong said. He had been called into the palace in the middle of the night. The capital was sealed off for half a day and no one was allowed to enter or leave until the Emperor returned and lifted the seal.
He knew that Princess Ming Yu was missing and the Emperor must be very worried. However, the princess left with her brother, so there shouldn't be any danger.
"Let Xu Jinbei enter the palace." Murong Ke immediately said.
Fu De immediately served a cup of ginseng tea to Murong Ke.
"Last night, didn't you hear anything at all?" Murong Ke raised his eyes and looked at Huang Chong.
Huang Chong also felt confused. Last night, he was extremely vigilant, but he didn't discover that Princess Ming Yu had left.
"Your Majesty, this subordinate … … did not discover anything." Huang Chong lowered his head and replied. He felt that it was difficult for him to absolve himself of the blame for the princess' disappearance.
Murong Ke glanced at all the hidden guards kneeling on the ground. They had all been guarding the Fengyi Palace last night. He had a clear understanding of their martial arts. No matter how powerful Ming Xi was, it was impossible for him to take Ming Yu away without a sound.
"None of you discovered anything?" Murong Ke asked in a deep voice.
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