When he was getting older and older, with no new offspring, and was about to be replaced by the young and strong, he used his connections to find someone. But by then, several years had passed, the people had already been replaced several times, and there was no news about his son.

"You worked diligently under your enemy, and you still have the nerve to ask me? Your eldest elder said that your gang leader wanted to tell you about your son because you were still capable."

"Unfortunately, you met the wrong person. Qian Sihai is the one who kidnapped your son. If your guide, your good brother, finds your son, you and him will no longer be brothers. Hehe!"

It's no wonder that Xiang Jie asked Old Qian to do this. From the elder of the Beggar Gang, he learned that the two brothers of the Qian family were not good people.

The eldest brother abducted and sold his own nephew, and his brother slept with his sister-in-law and also kept several mistresses. Tsk tsk!

The two were talking.

A figure flashed out from the house. It was Meng Xiaoshan who was holding Cui Can. He nodded to Xiang Jie, indicating that the child was fine.

Xiang Jie was unwilling to waste time talking to Old Qiantou, so he put the dagger back into his waist and whispered, "That little fat guy is the prince of King Yu. Don't you want revenge? Leave some clues and drag a few more people into the water. I think the governor of Wu County will definitely treat them well for you!"

After hearing his words, Old Qian was furious. Now he recalled his wife falling off the cliff, his son missing, and everything before and after. He kept scratching on the ground, already filled with anger.

Tears mixed with dirt covered his face, and he looked like a madman, mumbling, "Okay, okay, my good brother, hehe!"

When Cui Can woke up in a daze, he smelled a familiar smell lingering on his nose, and someone was gently wiping his face with a handkerchief.

He didn't dare open his eyes, for fear that once he did he would find himself back in that dilapidated temple.

But not long after, someone pinched his nose, which made him feel dazed. When he squinted carefully, he saw the familiar girl in red looking at him with a smile.

"Sister Xian!" Cui Can was surprised and suddenly threw himself into Xie Xian's arms.

"Wow, wow... I'm so scared!" When he saw Xie Xian at this moment, he knew he was safe. All the fear and grievances he had endured in the past few days turned into tears and he cried until he was out of breath.

Xie Xian could only hold him and comfort him patiently. This kid was quite smart. Ever since he received the wooden bowl, Xiang Jie had left a note for Cui Can, asking him to trick Li Zheng out.

Although he didn't know what Xie Xian was going to do, Cui Can was still scared when they met the bald man.

But yesterday, after drinking the rice porridge, the sweet taste in it made him feel at ease. It was because Xie Jiayou always liked to put sugar in the porridge. Although it was complained by the pickle party, Xie Xian liked it, so everyone could only make do with it and it became a habit.

Now that they were safe, Cui Can seemed to be in a dream. After a moment's hesitation, he buried his head in the crook of Xie Xian's neck and said in a muffled voice, "Sister Xian! Why did you come just now? I'm so scared!"

"You did a great job. Our little teacher from kindergarten is so brave!"

Cui Can's ears turned red after hearing Xie Xian's praise, and he was so embarrassed that he went straight to Xie Xian's arms.

Children's emotions come and go quickly. After a while, Cui Can raised his head and asked, "Where is Li Zheng?"

Xie Xian knew what he was worried about. Although Cui Can had tricked Li Zheng out according to the plan, Li Zheng was still in the hands of the old money man. Although he hated Li Zheng, he didn't want Li Zheng to fall into danger because of him. It was normal for him to be worried now.

"Don't worry! He is the prince of King Yu. The Beggars' Sect will naturally not dare to neglect him!" Xie Xian said with confidence.

If the Beggars' Sect accidentally picked up the prince and reported it according to the procedures, they would at least be able to receive a reward after finding him. At most, they would have to drag that bald-headed guy out to take the blame, but it may not be that easy nowadays.

In the main hall of Lanxiang Garden, "What? Zheng'er's clothes, jade pendant and belt have all been found, but the person is missing."

Princess Li Xi was already a little flustered. Li Zheng was her second brother's child. Although she didn't like this naughty boy very much, if she really lost him in her hands, she was afraid that she would be reprimanded by Emperor Qi.

Yesterday, all servants and yamen runners were mobilized to search several nearby farms in Nanshan from top to bottom.

It was not until noon today that someone came to report that Li Zheng's clothes and belt were found near a firewood pile at the foot of Nanshan Mountain.

As the saying goes, no news is good news, and this news is not good.

"What exactly happened? Why did they take off Zheng'er's belt?" The eldest princess frowned and looked at Li Zheng's clothes on the tray, covering her chest with her hands, at a loss.

Huang Ying, who was standing by anxiously, had already sobbed, "Which thief is so bold as to strip my master of her clothes?"

Wu Daozhi, who was standing aside with his head bowed, gathered his sleeves and frowned.

"Your Highness, according to the clues left behind, it seems that His Highness the Crown Prince and Young Master Cui left on their own."

Cui Jing sat on the chair farthest from the main seat, resting his head on his hands. He had been feeling exhausted these past few days. He had been busy with the ship's affairs in the past two days, and finally had time to spare. But he was worried about his younger brother's safety, so he had to stay in the princess's mansion.

"What do you mean by walking away alone?" Cui Jing was also a little angry at this time. "How can a normal child walk alone in the countryside? Aren't there many such things?"

The young man's handsome face was full of anger, and Wu Daozhi didn't dare to look him in the eye.

"Yes! Are those beggars good at doing dirty things? They can strip my master's clothes and then sell him." Huang Ying, who was standing next to him, thought this was right and jumped up.

"No, I will report this to the prince, and ask Prince Xiang to kill those beggars!" Huang Ying said this.

The eldest princess who was sitting at the top with a slightly frowned brow and Wu Daozhi who was sitting below her suddenly changed their expressions.

"No!" they said in unison.

Huang Ying's face darkened, and the panic she had just felt was gone. "Then may I ask Your Highness, how can I find my prince? I sent a letter to Prince Xiang's mansion yesterday, and the prince will get the news in a few days."

His young master disappeared without a reason in the princess's mansion. This was a big deal, and Huang Neijian was too weak to bear the responsibility. For the sake of his own head, and also to see the reactions of all parties.

Li Xi stood up, looking gloomy, "You little dog slave, Zheng'er will be found soon, and you don't even believe me, the eldest princess?"

Wu Daozhi glanced outside, and several guards appeared and disappeared, blocking the way.

Huang Ying sneered, "How dare I not believe what Your Highness said? But now that my son is missing, Your Highness is still on guard against us spreading the news. Could it be that Your Highness has some connection with the Beggars' Sect?"

While the two of them were arguing here, Cui Jing on the other side was already cursing Huang Ying in his heart. Now they had no chance of winning at all. Did the people in Prince Yu's Mansion have no brains?

No matter how you argue, he doesn't want to get involved in royal affairs.

The princess was still confronting Huang Ying when Qi Ya screamed, "My husband! My husband has fainted!"

After saying this, without waiting for everyone to react, he carried Cui Jing on his back and rushed out.

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