"Our lord is currently not at the County Office, since the Emperor has sent word, it would not be appropriate to relay it through soone else. We must trouble the Pri Minister to wait a bit longer, or perhaps co another day," Wen Jing said.
"Do you know where Lord County Magistrate has gone? And when he will return?" An Bingfeng asked.
"The lord’s movents are naturally not sothing we can inquire about, and as for when he will return, we do not know."
After leaving the County Office, Mu Yi finally spoke, "Lord, this County Magistrate clearly does not wish to see us."
An Bingfeng also looked stern but did not dwell on whether Sikong Wuyou wanted to see him. Instead, he asked, "That is not important. Are you sure, the person you saw last night was Sikong Wuyou?"
"Reporting to the lord, I am not certain. Last night, I only saw a white figure suddenly flying past while I was on night watch, and the direction the figure ca from was precisely the young lady’s room. When I went to check, the young lady was no longer inside. And this morning, those who checked relayed the news that the County Office had a new girl around the sa age as the young lady, with an injury on her arm. I also heard that Lord County Magistrate is known for his exceptional martial arts and unmatched skill in the capital city, hence my speculation..."
An Bingfeng sighed, "Ah, Mu Yi, this Sikong Wuyou is not rely a County Magistrate, nor just the fourth son of the War King. He is also cherished by the Emperor and the Empress, and even the Crown Prince. He is a figure who surpasses the current Imperial Grandson. That is why I must be careful and cannot afford the slightest mistake. Do you understand?"
"I understand," Mu Yi respectfully replied. "Then regarding the young lady, should we...?"
"Since he obviously doesn’t wish to et , it wouldn’t be appropriate to force it. First, investigate thoroughly whether An Ning is indeed in the County Office, then decide on the next course of action," An Bingfeng instructed.
"Understood." Mu Yi obeyed.
An Bingfeng had co without certainty that Sikong Wuyou took An Ning, only with suspicion.
Now it seed necessary to investigate thoroughly whether it’s true or not, before proceeding.
After returning to the inn, Mu Yi asked, "Lord, what should be done with Erlaizi and Lu Xiu?"
An Bingfeng replied, "Since they were once very caring towards An Ning, their coming is rely to find soone. There’s no need to make things difficult; just warn them and let them go."
Mu Yi said, "What about that girl, Xinghua...?"
An Bingfeng sneered instantly, "Just a worthless being, she couldn’t even look after a person. Keeping her is of no use. Return her indenture contract and let her leave."
"Understood." Mu Yi, having received orders, imdiately went to carry them out.
Xinghua, having been commanded to kneel in the courtyard ever since An Ning was found missing, suddenly had her indenture contract returned by Mu Yi and was told to leave.
In theory, regaining her freedom should be a fortunate event.
Unfortunately, with her parents long deceased and having been sold by her elder brother and sister-in-law, returning ho would likely provide no path for survival, only the prospect of being sold again.
Thus, Xinghua naturally did not wish to leave.
However, at this mont, whether she wanted to stay or leave was not for her to decide.
Amid futile struggles, her final outco was to be forcibly dragged away.
No, if she left, she couldn’t return to her original ho, and An Ning’s whereabouts were unknown. Who would take her in again? She would be holess.
At the mont when Xinghua was imrsed in despair, she suddenly saw An Dafu and Lu Xiu also being led outside.
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