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Chapter 1672: Chapter 1671: Qiao Xiaomai is Missing

By evening, snowflakes began to fall once more. Tong Tiehu, Qiao Changshun, Zhuang Lühe, and Qiao Dami all returned in succession, but Qiao Xiaomai was nowhere to be seen.

Tonight was the dinner for New Year’s Eve—a rare chance for the whole family to gather and share a meal. Qiao Xiaomai was undoubtedly supposed to be the one cooking. Snow was falling, and the sky had darkened early. With visibility limited, there was still no trace of Qiao Xiaomai.

Tong Sanlang stood at the entrance of Field Manor, craning his neck as he looked ahead.

She had gone to the Palace early this morning. Why hadn’t she returned yet? He debated whether to ride into the city on horseback. Suddenly, the sound of galloping hooves came from the distance. The rhythm was hurried, each beat landing like a strike on his heart. A wave of unease swept over him.

The rider quickly reached the manor gates. Before the horse even stopped, the person leapt off its back. It was a guard from Yang Wenxiao’s side. He shouted out urgently, “Lord Tong, something terrible has happened! Qiao Xiaomai has been abducted by Bei Yun!”

“What?!” These words pierced Tong Sanlang’s heart like an icy spike, freezing him in place. His heart nearly stopped beating. “W-what did you say?”

He struggled to catch his breath and forced out the question with difficulty.

“Qiao Xiaomai has been taken by Bei Yun. You must go to the Bei Residence immediately—His Majesty, the Empress Dowager, the Crown Prince, and Prince Wei are all there!” The messenger said hurriedly.

As soon as he finished speaking, the strength drained from Tong Sanlang a moment ago instantly surged back into him. He utilized his lightfoot technique and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

He landed directly in the main courtyard of the Bei Residence. The yard was packed with guards. Without hesitation, he charged straight into the building. “Miss Bei?!”

“In here,” Yang Wenxiao responded.

Tong Sanlang rushed into the inner chamber, which was equally crowded with people. Bei Lingsu lay on the bed, surrounded by imperial physicians. Yang Wenxiao, Emperor Yongan, Yang Hao, and Yang Ye stood behind the physicians. Seeing him storm in, Yang Wenxiao immediately said, “I’ve already ordered the Divine Crossbow Team to give chase. Here is the letter Bei Yun left behind.”

Tong Sanlang paled instantly. He hurriedly grabbed the letter and began reading through it at speed.

The letter’s content was simple, consisting of only a few short sentences:

“Aunt Lingsu, thank you for caring for me this past year. When I had forgotten what family ties meant, you reminded me of them. I wished I could have stayed and lived as an ordinary person, but the bitter burdens in my heart are too heavy and overwhelming. I can only choose to be a beast.

I’ve taken Qiao Xiaomai. Don’t come after me. Beyond Daqi’s borders lie many poisonous flowers and herbs you’ve never encountered. I don’t want to use them against you.

I promise to treat Qiao Xiaomai well, so you do not need to worry.

Also, the Three Kingdoms—Yuchi Country, Longshi Country, and Taian Country—have formed an alliance. Once I return to Longshi Country with Qiao Xiaomai, they will launch an offensive against Daqi. This is a military secret, and I shouldn’t be sharing it, but due to our shared bloodline as members of the Bei family, I am telling you.

The poison in your body is from the White Xuan Flower. It is colorless and tasteless and causes unconsciousness, but it poses no serious harm to your health. A full twelve hours of sleep will cure it.

Lastly, inform Tong Sanlang not to follow me. Beyond Daqi’s borders lie countless lethal traps involving poison. If he does not wish for Qiao Xiaomai to become a widow, he’d best stay in Daqi and refrain from acting rashly.”

These were the letter’s contents. Tong Sanlang read through them in a glance or two. Returning the paper to Yang Wenxiao, he asked anxiously, “Wasn’t there a guard from the Divine Crossbow Team stationed? How could he escape?!”

At the mention of this, Yang Wenxiao was visibly filled with guilt. He sighed and explained, “He had accomplices. They drugged the members of the Divine Crossbow Team, and the Crossbows were also taken.”

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