This was the first time Ye Yiqing felt flustered. Knowing that Zhao Yang had been taken away by kidnappers, he had a strong urge to kill.
He immediately sent people to find Cao Yu, "Even if we have to turn the entire capital upside down, we must find Zhao Yang."
"Those kidnappers wouldn't have brought her back to the city. Cao Yu, take some people to search outside the city. I'll go to the port to take a look." Ye Yiqing said in a low voice.
After so long, no one had found out how the kidnappers had taken her away. They definitely didn't use the official roads. There were occasionally patrols on the official roads, so they wouldn't take such a big risk. If he wasn't wrong, they should have taken the water route.
Ye Yiqing had people lock down the port. No ships were allowed to leave. He took people to search one ship after another.
They didn't find her even when it was almost dark. There was also no news from Cao Yu.
Could it be that Zhao Yang had already been sent away from the capital?
"Teacher, we've searched almost the entire capital. I'm afraid …" Cao Yu looked at the worried Ye Yiqing and didn't dare to say that Zhao Yang had already been sent away.
He had never seen his teacher so worried about a girl.
Ye Yiqing said in a low voice, "It's impossible for them to have left the capital so quickly. If we've searched everywhere and didn't find her, she must be at the port. Search all the ships carefully again."
Cao Yu wanted to say that they had already searched everywhere. If there was someone, it was impossible that they hadn't found her.
Ye Yiqing stood at the highest point. Night had not completely fallen yet. He could vaguely see a cargo ship floating on the river. Because it was a bit far away, it wasn't connected to the other ships.
"Go over there and take a look." Ye Yiqing said.
"Teacher, I've already sent people to check it. There's nothing strange." Cao Yu said.
Ye Yiqing still insisted on going over to check it himself.
That ship was loaded with coarse grain. There were more than ten sacks of grain on it. The cargo hold was also filled with sacks. There wasn't a single person on it.
"Teacher, there's no one on the ship." Cao Yu said in a low voice.
Ye Yiqing stood in the cabin without moving. He pointed to the place where the sacks were piled up and said, "Move these away."
Cao Yu glanced at him and immediately ordered people to move them away.
There was a small door behind the cargo.
Ye Yiqing immediately kicked the door open.
Behind the door was a hidden cabin, which was probably used as a lifeboat. There were several unconscious women locked inside, and Ye Yiqing immediately saw Zhao Yang, who was lying unconscious in the innermost room.
"Zhao Yang!" Ye Yiqing's heart skipped a beat. He strode over and picked Zhao Yang up.
"Teacher, these are all women who were abducted in the past few days," Cao Yu said in shock.
Ye Yiqing glanced at Zhao Yang in his arms. "Take everyone away. No matter what, we must find those kidnappers."
Cao Yu acknowledged in a low voice.
Find the kidnappers and cut them to pieces.
Ye Yiqing left with Zhao Yang in his arms. By the time he returned to the Prime Minister's residence, the sky was already completely dark. He had someone take his name card to invite Doctor Wang. He was most worried that Zhao Yang would suffer irreparable harm.
Doctor Wang thought that there was some change in Ye Yiqing's injury and quickly rushed over, only to find out that it was actually because of a woman.
"Lord Ye, this young lady was only drugged and should wake up soon." Doctor Wang said to Ye Yiqing.
Ye Yiqing breathed a sigh of relief. He motioned Doctor Wang to go outside and let Fangzhen carefully examine their princess.
"This is an old friend of mine." Ye Yiqing whispered to Doctor Wang.
Doctor Wang smiled, "It seems that this old friend is no small matter to you."
Ye Yiqing faintly smiled and sent Doctor Wang away.
Standing under the eaves, Ye Yiqing's eyes stared at the moon in the sky. He did not know how to face Zhao Yang. He was unable to forcefully refuse a girl who admired him.
"Master, Zhao Yang princess is awake." Hong Ling came over and whispered to Ye Yiqing.
Ye Yiqing gently nodded.
"The princess wants to see you." Hong Ling said.
"See me?" Ye Yiqing was startled for a moment. Looking at the sky, it was already so late. She wanted to see him at this time?
Ye Yiqing only hesitated for a moment before deciding to see Zhao Yang.
Zhao Yang did not suffer any other injuries. Aside from being hit a few times during the struggle, there were no other wounds on her body. At least her innocence was still intact.
When she learned that she was saved by Ye Yiqing, her heart could not help but ignite a spark of hope.
Ye Yiqing slowly walked in from the outside. Looking up, he saw her dressed in white, slender and elegant standing by the window. He did not know if it was an illusion, but he felt that she looked even more delicate than usual, making people want to cherish and cherish her.
"Zhao Yang princess, are you alright?" Ye Yiqing stood by the door and did not take another step.
"I'm fine." Zhao Yang nodded, her eyes fell on his handsome face. She slightly smiled, "Lord Ye, thank you for saving my life."
Ye Yiqing smiled, "It's nothing, the imperial court has always been cracking down on those kidnappers."
The smile on Zhao Yang's face slightly changed, "So, Lord Ye means to say that saving me is as easy as lifting a finger?"
"It's not Zhao Yang, don't misunderstand," Ye Yiqing hurriedly said.
"What would I misunderstand?" Zhao Yang stared straight at him, "Lord Ye, are you afraid that I will pester you? Don't worry, I still have this little bit of pride."
Ye Yiqing helplessly sighed, "Zhao Yang, that's not what I meant. I watched you grow up. You're just young and brilliant, while I'm already middle-aged. You're still young and have not experienced true love. You'll regret it in the future."
Zhao Yang looked at him with red eyes, "Are you not unforgettable enough for me? If I could forget you, why would I still remember you after ten years?"
"What exactly do you like about me?" This was what Ye Yiqing wanted to avoid hurting the most. He really did not know how she had moved her heart for him back then.
"How would I know?" Zhao Yang smiled bitterly. At that time, he was as handsome as a banished immortal, always speaking to her in a gentle voice, every frown and smile moving her heart. Even though he already had a family, and even his daughter was from the same sect as her, she still could not control herself. If it wasn't for the fact that she wanted to forget him, if it wasn't for the fact that she wanted to cut off this heart that she shouldn't have, why would she listen to her stepmother's advice and obey the late emperor's betrothal to the Dark North Kingdom?
Ye Yiqing said in a low voice, "Stay here first, don't leave rashly."
Zhao Yang saw that he was completely unwilling to face her feelings, so she angrily walked in front of him, "Aren't you afraid of attracting gossip by letting me stay here?"
"You're Yaoyao's friend, what gossip would there be?" Ye Yiqing smiled.
"Because I will want to get close to you …" After saying this, Zhao Yang had already tiptoed to kiss his lips.
(Nine-Headed Bird Academy)
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