Only then did Qi Yun realize that something was wrong. He rushed to the south wing with a group of people in tow and opened the door, only to find the room empty. Panic rose from his heart. He forced himself to calm down, but then he stepped on a dagger on the floor. It was a clear warning sign. He tried not to jump to conclusions.

Taking a calming breath, he turned to Little Girl and said, “Perhaps she’s left early. Go to Prince Nan Manor to check if she’s there. I’ll keep looking.”

Little Girl nodded and hurried away immediately. She happened to run into Nan Xun at the door to his manor. He was about to leave for work. He looked at her with a frown. “Why are you in such a rush? Has something happened?”

“Your Highness, Gentleman Feng has disappeared,” Little Girl said with her eyes fixed on Nan Xun once she could finally breathe. “Prince Qi...