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Chapter 323
King Zhuo is one of the few kings with different surnames. He not only has a wealth of wealth, but also has a clean and upright family style, which is quite famous in the whole Tianlu.Now it is rumored that the young master of the Zhuo family is actually the son of a spy, and the Zhuo family must be greatly affected.

After all, this century-old family has a shallow foundation compared to other old nobles. If the rumors are true, there will be an uproar.

For a moment, all forces in Jindu City were ready to move, each with their own plans, no one thought that this rumor would attract the attention of the royal family, and naturally it could not be hidden from the eyes and ears of Emperor Donglin, and the palace soon took action.

After Ye Zhaoyan heard the rumors, he sent people out early to investigate Zhuo Yibai's whereabouts secretly. For two full days, he searched to the outskirts of Jindu city but found nothing. The doubts and worries in his heart became more and more serious.

If the news that Zhuo Mingxuan gave him that day was true, Zhuo Yibai should be safe and sound, why hasn't he shown up until now?

Although Zhuo Yibai was living outside since he was a child, he also stayed in the Zhuo Palace for a period of time when he was young. If he was really the son of a spy, how could he survive these ten years in peace?

What's more, Zhuo Tianxin was with him when he disappeared. Ye Zhaoyan can be sure that she will guarantee his identity and will never let rumors go wild.

Thinking of this, she immediately wrote to Zhuo Mingxuan, but it was already late at night the next day when she got a reply.

This time, the paper was replaced with ordinary letter paper without any logo, and only two lines of words were written: The matter is of great importance, and we should look at it from the other side to protect ourselves.Don't contact me for the time being, don't blame me.

Ye Zhaoyan only read it once, and then his whole body became cold, and a thought popped up in his heart——

I'm afraid something really happened to him.

Even Zhuo Mingxuan chose to be wise and protect his own life, regardless of their previous agreement, which shows that the trend is not good.

However, he expected that Ye Zhaoyan would look for him, so he said his words to death in advance, determined not to pay attention to the matter.

Now there is no news from Zhuo Yibai, even she can only be anxious.

Zhuo Tianxin's resentful face suddenly flashed in Ye Zhaoyan's mind, and he couldn't help smiling wryly, but a glimmer of hope gradually rose in his heart.

Even if Zhuo Wang really wanted to abandon Zhuo Yi in vain, but he couldn't give up his only daughter after all.

As long as you find Zhuo Tianxin, you will have a clue to Zhuo Yibai.

As for the others, they can only find other solutions.

Perhaps at the critical moment, Zhuo Yibai, a charming younger sister, has to contribute.

That night, Ye Zhaoyan tossed and turned, unable to sleep.Until dawn, still not asleep.

She simply sat up, wrote a post with a pen, and called Zhuyu in.

She took the post and handed it to her: "In the past two days, you will bring two trustworthy guards to guard near Zhuowang's mansion. Whenever you see a suspicious unidentified carriage entering, report it immediately. If people from Zhuowang's mansion suspect you, Then take out this post to deal with it. Remember, this matter must be kept secret, and don’t let others know.”

Zhuyu took the post solemnly, "Yes, this servant knows."

Ye Zhaoyan ordered a few more words, and then closed his eyes to rest.

Zhuo Mingxuan's unclear words that day kept appearing in her mind, and she always felt that he seemed to be hiding something.The scene of seeing Zhuo Yibai for the last time reappeared, the vigorous young man in blue clothes lay quietly on the bed, and did not open his eyes until she left.

Thoughts were churning, chaotic pictures flashed in her mind one after another, and the exhaustion of the past few days gradually came up. Ye Zhaoyan's eyelids were heavy, and finally he couldn't resist the sleepiness and fell asleep.

"Miss!" An exclamation cut a ray of light in the darkness, startling Ye Zhaoyan, she sat up suddenly, bumped her forehead against the pillow cover, gasped in pain, "What's the matter?"

The azure curtains creaked, someone's shadow swayed, and Zhuyu hurried in, "Miss Zhuo's family has returned home!"

Ye Zhaoyan was startled, "Can you see if there is anyone else in the carriage?"

Zhuyu shook her head, "Chang Sheng sneaked around behind the wall of the side door and saw with his own eyes only two people coming out of the carriage?"

"Two people?" Ye Zhaoyan's eyes flickered.

"The other one is dressed up by a servant. According to his description, it seems to be the personal bodyguard that Zhuo Wang usually uses."

Zhuo Wang's bodyguard?Only took back Zhuo Tianxin
"However, there are some strange things." Zhuyu frowned and continued, "Miss Zhuo's clothes are a little dirty, she looks like she has suffered, but the guard's clothes are very clean."

Ye Zhaoyan knew that Zhuo Wang sent the bodyguard to bring back Zhuo Tianxin, but Zhuo Yibai was not brought back.

"I see." Ye Zhaoyan's tone was a little heavy.

"Continue to send people to keep an eye on the Zhuo Palace, be careful not to be discovered, and don't get too close this time."

"Yes." Zhuyu agreed in a low voice, and backed out.

Ye Zhaoyan stood in front of the window looking at the sky in the morning light, frowning.

The water-colored window screens are fluttering, and the morning sun shines on the eaves, sprinkled with mottled winter, which looks very warm.

She didn't care to enjoy the scenery, packed up her luggage, and was about to go out with her sword when footsteps came from the gate of the outer courtyard, followed by an excited low voice: "Miss!"

Ye Zhaoyan followed the prestige, and saw a stout man in a gray-brown cloth robe standing outside the door, looking at her with joy.

"Chang Sheng?" Ye Zhaoyan hurried up to meet him, "Any news?"

"Yes! I followed your instructions and sent people to monitor the movements of the Zhuo Palace every day. At dawn, the spies finally saw a carriage coming out of Zhuo's house." Chang Sheng said happily, "I brought a The hidden guard followed it, only to find that the carriage was parked in a secluded alley, and after waiting for about half a stick of incense, two men emerged from it, escorting a hooded man whose hands were tied The rope was twisted behind my back, and I was transferred to another smaller carriage, obviously kidnapped! I noticed something was wrong, I wanted the hidden guards to catch up, but found that the small carriage suddenly accelerated and disappeared at the end of the street in an instant. "

Ye Zhaoyan's expression was slightly condensed, and he asked: "The clothes of the bound person are blue?"

Chang Sheng shook his head: "The sky is not bright, so I can't see clearly, but judging from his walking posture, he has a high-spirited temperament, and he must be the master of some family."

Ye Zhaoyan nodded and asked again, "Did they say anything?"

"I didn't say anything," Chang Sheng scratched his head. "At that time, I was hiding in the corner and couldn't hear clearly. When I followed, the carriage had already driven several meters away."

Ye Zhaoyan's heart trembled slightly, "Where did the carriage go?"

Chang Sheng replied: "I go to the end of the second alley outside Zhongcheng, and the alley goes out to Liuxiang Restaurant."

Ye Zhaoyan frowned and thought for a while: "Liuxiang Restaurant?"

"Well, it's a three-story restaurant with a large facade. It is said that the business is very good, and there are many delicacies from the south of the Yangtze River."

Ye Zhaoyan rolled his eyes, thinking about it.

"Okay, don't act rashly, and send a few trustworthy people to sneak into the restaurant in batches in a low-key manner. Then you bring a maid who is not familiar with you, and book an ordinary wing room for me, saying that it is for her family's female relatives. .Remember, the room has a window facing the street fork."

Although Chang Sheng didn't understand what Ye Zhaoyan meant by this move, he still replied respectfully: "Yes."

"Go ahead, be careful," Ye Zhaoyan waved his hand, "I'll be back in half an hour."

(End of this chapter)