zChapter 801 - The Collapsing Sheng Palace (2/2)

There was nobody that picked up on this. Monthly wages, what sort of situation was it that they were still worrying about monthly wages? Just being able to keep their lives was not certain! A smarter person spoke up at this time: “Hidden guards, quickly go and find the hidden guards. Shout towards the top of the trees, and one should come out. They are the ones that are truly responsible for keeping an eye on the vault. Even if there is blame to be assigned, it cannot be placed on us!”

These words acted as a reminder to everyone, thus someone quickly ran out to call for a hidden guard to enter. There were a total of five; however, they were not the ones that had been stationed outside the previous night. But when they saw the “grand situation” inside the vault, they immediately made the decision to report to the eighth prince!

Xuan Tian Mo endured great grief while looking over this grand scene. He felt a sudden urge to kill people; however, he forcefully held it down. He was not stupid. His mind was constantly spinning, trying to figure out what had happened. The guards had said that they had specifically gone inside during the changing of the guard to check, and the vault was still full. Everything was still there. In just the span of a single night, everything had disappeared, but they did not see anything enter or exit. This vault was something that Xuan Tian Mo had personally ordered the construction of. There was only one entrance, and he clearly knew that it was impossible for someone to have taken out all of those things under the eyes of all of those hidden guards. Even if everyone present was drugged, to move out all of those chests of treasures would be impossible.

However, the impossible had happened. There was a brief moment where he felt as though it was a ghost; otherwise, how could it be done using common methods?

Of course, there was still a point that he could not discount. That was the existence of a spy in his palace, and it was not just one.

Only a strong spy network could hide such a thing. A large disturbance was caused in the palace, thus the spy network had to be connected to the palace’s head servants, guards and hidden guards.

In an instant, Xuan Tian Mo became soaked in a cold sweat. He had not returned to the capital in two years. If the palace had really become like this, was he not living in a wolf’s den? Having been given a start, he quickly recovered. Losing a vault of treasures was distressing, but if it allowed him to deal with a hidden plot inside his palace, it was not a loss. Either way, however much was taken, he would have it all coughed up!

On this side, the Sheng Palace had begun its search for a spy; however, Feng Yu Heng never thought that he would go in such a direction. It could be considered a lucky hit, as a foul atmosphere enveloped the Sheng Palace.

When she returned to the imperial daughter’s manor, Bai Ze was coming out. Seeing her, he quickly saluted and said: “Princess, this subordinate came to see Miss Bai. This subordinate was thinking of waiting until you returned to greet you, but His Highness Prince Yu has called for this subordinate to return immediately. This subordinate will not be staying.”

Feng Yu Heng was startled, “Is there something wrong with His Highness’ side?”

Bai Ze shook his head, “It’s nothing. He will just be going to the military camp outside the capital. It’s the new year. He will be sending some gifts to the soldiers.”

Only then did Feng Yu Heng calm down and dismiss Bai Ze. She then went to the guest room where Bai Fu Rong was living.

When she arrived, Bai Fu Rong was in the middle of embroidering a fan. Seeing Feng Yu Heng arrive, she put down the work in her hand and went to meet with her. Her spirits were high, and she did not look as though she was sick in the slightest.

Feng Yu Heng smiled and said to her: “Don’t stay cooped up in your room all day. walk around the manor a bit. Although I can’t be bothered to build some scenery in the manor, the location of this residence is quite good. The things left behind are plenty to look at.”

Bai Fu Rong shook her head and said: “How could I be in the mood to look at such things. Just living feels like this life was given to me. Of course, it was you that gave it back to me. I have wanted to thank you properly, but you also know that aside from being able to say thank you, I don’t have much else that I can give you. A-Heng, please don’t dislike it.”

Feng Yu Heng was helpless, “Where is there any need for such words between us? Even if it was not you back then, the enemy would have found someone else. The Duan Mu family and Qian Zhou’s eyes can be found all over the world. If you weren’t there, who knows what sort of people would get mixed in? The end result would be too ghastly to contemplate. Speaking of, His Highness the ninth prince and I must thank you.”

Bai Fu Rong sighed once more; however, she had no intention of spending too much time on this subject. She said to Feng Yu Heng: “A-Heng, if you didn’t come today, I was thinking of going to look for you. There’s something I want to talk to you about.”