Who put the yellow robe on me?

Deng Yunde told Jiang Chen all the results he found today.

It turned out that today Deng Yunde used his extensive connections in the martial arts world and finally found several martial artists who had close ties with Dianzhang. He informed these martial artists of Dianzhang's disappearance, hoping that with their help, he could find Dianzhang's whereabouts as soon as possible.

And this afternoon, someone came over.

Deng Yunde was asking the soldiers guarding the city near the city wall if there was any news about Dianzhang and the Thirteenth Princess leaving the city.

However, the soldiers defending the city all shook their heads, and the result was not satisfactory.

Just then, the sound of footsteps broke the surrounding silence.

The visitor said to Deng Yunde, "Brother Deng, can you please have a moment with me?"

Deng Yunde looked closely and found that it was Cha Zhahui, a bodyguard from Jingwei Escort Agency.

Cha Zhahui was dressed in a blue escort uniform, with an exquisite long sword at his waist. He walked with steady and powerful steps, and had an extraordinary demeanor. Deng Yunde's heart moved, after all, Cha Zhahui and Dianzhang had a lot of friendship.

Deng Yunde saluted and said, "Brother Cha, is there...?"

Deng Yunde didn't finish his words, but instead looked at Cha Zhahui. Cha Zhahui nodded and said softly, "Yes, Brother Deng."

Deng Yunde was overjoyed and said to Cha Zhahui, "Brother Cha, please."

The two walked one after the other to a nearby Zhuying Inn.

Zhuying Inn is located in a prosperous area in the south of the city. The inn is brightly lit, and the air is filled with the faint aroma of tea and barbecue, making people feel warm.

Cha Zhahui said, "Brother Deng, I once had a friendship with Brother Dian several years ago. We fought off the bandits from Shadow Moon Ridge who tried to rob our escort together. Therefore, I have some understanding of his preferences."

Deng Yunde nodded, his expression focused: "Brother Cha, so you have found some clues."

Cha Zhahui said slowly: "Yes, Brother Deng." He took out a plum blossom dart from his hand and handed it to Deng Yunde.

This plum blossom dart is extremely exquisite. It is in the shape of a five-petal plum blossom, with a small gear embedded in the center of each petal.

However, one of the gears was bent, showing obvious signs of human intervention.

Deng Yunde carefully examined the plum blossom dart and said softly, "Brother Cha, yes, this plum blossom dart is a hidden weapon commonly used by Dianzhang."

Cha Zhahui shook his head, a serious look on his face. "Brother Deng, it's not just the plum blossom dart. What's wrong with this plum blossom dart?"

Deng Yunde stroked one of the bent gears with his hand, his eyes sharp: "Is there a special purpose for bending the gear here?"

Cha Zhahui nodded and said slowly, "I've heard Brother Dian mention this before. When he's in trouble but can't directly call for help, he'll use this method to ask for help."

Deng Yunde was shocked when he heard this and asked anxiously, "Brother Cha, can you explain it more clearly?"

Cha Zhahui was silent for a moment and continued, "Generally speaking, if Brother Dian realizes that he is in danger, he will fire a flare into the air to ask for help.

However, if we encounter danger and cannot directly launch a flare, Brother Dian will leave this mark."

Deng Yunde muttered to himself, "We're in danger but can't fire flares directly?"

Cha Zhahui added, "Yes, Brother Deng. Perhaps Brother Dian is being controlled by someone, or perhaps Brother Dian has a friend who is being blackmailed? In this case, he would use this plum blossom dart method to leave a distress signal."

Deng Yunde's heart trembled, realizing that this meant that Dian Zhang had sensed some danger before he disappeared, and deliberately left this hidden weapon as a distress signal.

At this moment, his thoughts were churning, and he asked anxiously, "Brother Cha, where did you find this plum blossom dart?"

Cha Zhahui said, "I found this in the corner of the blacksmith shop at the south gate of the palace. I was repairing some old hidden weapons for the Jingwei Escort Agency at the time, and I happened to notice something unusual here. So I took a closer look and found this plum blossom dart."

Deng Yunde took the plum blossom dart, examined it carefully, and said, "Okay, thank you, Brother Cha. If you have any other clues, please contact me as soon as possible."

Cha Zhahui nodded, a hint of worry on his face: "Brother Deng, if there is any more information, I will inform you as soon as possible."

Inside the Zhuying Inn, Deng Yunde held the plum blossom dart in one hand, feeling a mixture of emotions. He knew that there was a deeper secret behind the plum blossom dart, and Dianzhang's disappearance was clearly more than just a simple kidnapping.

Deng Yunde immediately bid farewell to Cha Zhahui and rushed back to Prince Yan's Mansion.

After telling Jiang Chen everything that happened today, Deng Yunde took out the plum blossom dart and showed it to Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen examined it carefully, his mind becoming even more convinced of the seriousness of the situation. He took a deep breath, his gaze gleaming with determination. "Deng Yunde, this plum blossom dart means Dianzhang has sensed danger, and the person being held hostage may be the Thirteenth Princess."

Deng Yunde nodded. "Yes, Your Highness! I think so too. And given Guard Dian's meticulous nature, he should have left behind many clues."

Jiang Chen immediately summoned Han Zuoyongyu, Xuanyuan Feiyan, Feng Liyan, Erhu and others to inform everyone of Deng Yunde's discovery.

After hearing this, everyone marveled at Dianzhang's meticulousness, as he was able to leave so many clues in such a situation.

Then let everyone follow Deng Yunde to find similar plum blossom darts.

Zuo Yongyu looked at Jiang Chen in confusion and asked, "Your Highness, according to the rules and regulations, why did he only leave behind one plum blossom dart?"

Jiang Chen pondered for a moment and said slowly, "According to Dianzhang's personality, he would never leave behind only one plum blossom dart. It is estimated that there are several more plum blossom darts that have not been discovered. These plum blossom darts may be hidden in different places as distress signals for different situations."

Zuo Yongyu nodded, a glint of understanding flashing in his eyes: "Then we need to expand the search area and carefully check all places where plum blossom darts may be hidden."

Jiang Chen looked out the window and said in a deep voice, "Yes, this operation must be kept absolutely secret. We must not let the enemy detect our actions. We must rely on all our resources and connections to thoroughly investigate Dianzhang's whereabouts."

Deng Yunde continued, "Your Highness, I will lead everyone to search for the Plum Blossom Dart. If anyone in the martial arts world has other clues, I will also lead everyone to continue searching."

Jiang Chen nodded: "Okay, Deng Yunde, you continue to follow up on this clue. Be careful not to let the other party notice our actions."

Deng Yunde clasped his fists and saluted: "I understand!"

Jiang Chen then said to Han Qingsong, "Qingsong, if Zhou Liangwei has any new news, please inform me immediately. I will go to the Ministry of Justice tomorrow."

Han Qingsong said: "Yes, sir!"