Thrown out of the house, the wet nurse enters the noble household and becomes a person of high statu

Pei Zeyu's words sent a chill down Pei Yaojun's spine.

Wenying disappeared without warning for several days, as if she had vanished into thin air.

They searched almost the entire capital, but couldn't find a single trace.

How can a living person just disappear into thin air?

Unless someone hid her away, in a place no one would expect.

Pei Yaojun forced himself to calm down.

"But if it's really what you think, why would someone go to such lengths to hide her, and then easily bring her to such a crowded and intrusive place?"

This is also what Pei Zeyu can't understand.

During the Harvest Festival, the long street was packed with people, a diverse mix of all sorts.

If you really wanted to imprison someone, you would never choose to bring her out at a time like this; it's too risky.

unless……

"Unless that person is so confident that even if they bring her out, she won't be able to escape."

"That person didn't even care whether she would be recognized by old acquaintances, because even if she was recognized, he couldn't take her away."

The implication in those words sent a chill down Pei Yaojun's spine.

"What do we do now?"

Pei Zeyu then asked the stall owner, "Which direction did that lady go?"

The stall owner's heart skipped a beat when he saw him, and he quickly pointed to the east end of the long street: "They went...that way. They just left not long ago, they shouldn't have gone far."

Pei Zeyu nodded, put the wrapped bracelet into his sleeve, and turned to leave.

Pei Yaojun followed closely behind.

The two, one in white and one in scarf, walked briskly through the bustling crowd.

Pei Zeyu was tall and slender, with a figure like a crane. Wherever he passed, the crowd would unconsciously make way for him.

Pei Yaojun, on the other hand, exuded a sharp and outspoken aura, drawing sidelong glances and causing those around him to give him a wide berth.

But with the lights dim and shadows everywhere, finding someone is like searching for a needle in a haystack.

On the other side, Liu Wenying was found by Pei Dingxuan and sat comfortably in the carriage.

Tonight, Liu Wenying had a great time. She leaned against the cushions, her eyelids gradually becoming heavy.

Sleepiness washed over her, and she slumped to the side.

Pei Dingxuan put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her into his embrace.

Liu Wenying didn't wake up. She snuggled against his chest, finding a more comfortable position.

He looked down at her; the woman in his arms slept peacefully, her lips slightly parted like a newly blossoming flower bud.

The glow of the glass lamp illuminated her face, making her skin appear almost transparent, revealing fine blue veins.

She was completely unguarded in his arms.

Pei Dingxuan looked at her for a long time, then pulled over a folded thin blanket and gently covered her with it.

The carriage turned another bend, and the sounds of the festive crowds and drums were already far away, indistinct, as if separated by mountains and rivers.

A night breeze blew, lifting a corner of the carriage curtain.

Pei Dingxuan looked up and saw the street scene rushing past through the gap in the carriage curtain. Two conspicuous figures stood beside the long street.

One in white, one in red, both with exceptional elegance.

The two stood in the street, seemingly anxiously searching for someone.

In a flash, Pei Dingxuan remained calm and naturally smoothed out the carriage curtain.

It was as if the night wind was too cold, and she was afraid of disturbing the person sleeping peacefully in her arms.

The curtains fell, shutting out the outside world.

The carriage returned to silence, with the glass lamps swaying gently, casting shifting light and shadow.

The person in his arms was still sleeping soundly, completely unaware of the shocking glance he had just received.

His breathing was even, and his warm breath brushed against the fabric of his clothes.

He slowly released his hand from the carriage curtain, his palms damp with a thin layer of sweat.

Outside the car, Pei Zeyu and Pei Yaojun felt a strange connection the moment the curtain fell.

They both looked up at the carriage that had discreetly passed by.

The carriage was simple and unadorned, without any fancy decorations, so ordinary that it would be inconspicuous in the flow of traffic.

But then, a fleeting glimpse of an outline made their hearts sink slightly.

Upon closer inspection, the carriage was still moving, turning the corner and disappearing completely; they must have been overthinking it.

The two had followed the directions given by the vendors and searched all the surrounding streets and alleys, but there was no one there and no trace of Wenying.

After searching for several days without any news, their patience had been exhausted, and they had become suspicious.

At the same time, two sets of footsteps approached from afar.

Xue Bi and Lu Ye rushed over, slightly out of breath.

The four reunited beneath the long street. The autumn wind swept past them, their clothes fluttering, each carrying a melancholy air, their eyes filled with solemnity.

"How is it? Any leads?" Pei Zeyu asked first.

Xue Bi shook his head, "We've searched the entire area, but found nothing."

Lu Ye echoed in a deep voice, "I haven't found a trace of them either."

The four of them exchanged a glance, all feeling utterly dejected.

They've been searching frantically ever since Liu Wenying disappeared without a trace half a month ago.

She searched through every street and alley in the capital, as well as every place she had ever been, countless times.

Even when Xiao Yiheng used the power of the emperor and mobilized the secret guards of the court and the countryside, he still could not find a trace of it.

That feeling of powerlessness was like being cut by a dull knife.

After catching her breath, Xue Bi glanced at Pei Zeyu and Pei Yaojun, then suddenly asked, "Where is the Duke of Yu?"

Pei Zeyu said calmly, "There was an urgent case at the Ministry of Justice today. He went to find it by himself after leaving the Ministry of Justice. We were not together."

"What a coincidence?" Xue Bi raised an eyebrow.

Pei Yaojun's face darkened: "Xue Bi, what do you mean?"

After all, we grew up together, so even if we're not blood relatives, there's still a bond between us.

Before there was conclusive evidence, he instinctively sided with Pei Dingxuan and could not tolerate outsiders making unfounded speculations and slanders.

Xue Bi met his gaze without flinching or avoiding it. "I just find it strange that during the half-month since Wen Ying went missing, the Duke of Yu often went out alone, saying it was on official business, but he always came back in a hurry."

"When everything is a coincidence, it ceases to be a coincidence. Don't you really find that strange?"

"You doubt your elder brother?" Pei Yaojun asked back.

When Wenying was around, he could still maintain a superficial harmony with Xue Bi and others.

But he was already extremely anxious, and when he heard Xue Bi suspect his own family, he couldn't suppress his anger.

"Hey Xue, you'd better take it back if you don't have any evidence!"

Xue Bi sneered: "If I take it back, will Wen Ying come back?"

"you--!"

Pei Yaojun raised his fist and was about to step forward, but Pei Zeyu stopped him by raising his hand.

Pei Yaojun's fist froze in mid-air, his chest heaving violently, his peach blossom eyes burning with rage.

He glared at Xue Bi, then looked at Pei Zeyu, forcefully shook off his hand, and turned his back.

Pei Zeyu's voice was calm, "Since you already have doubts, let's verify them."

Instead of engaging in internal strife and arguments, it's better to verify the truth.

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