Chapter 320 - Chapter 320: Chapter 320: Deceived by the Trusted (1/2)

Chapter 320: Chapter 320: Deceived by the Trusted

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“Young Master, should we report to the authorities?” The attendant nervously asked Wei Yichen.

Judging by the situation, it is feared that misfortune has befallen the second Miss.

No. Tell all those who came out of the mansion to search that the second Miss has been found. She was delayed on a detour to a friend’s house, so they can stop searching and return home to rest. Then you take the faithful guards under the family’s employ and follow me out,” Wei Yichen hurriedly ordered.

Although he was worried, Wei Yichen was still thinking clearly. If he reported to the authorities at this point, even if his sister could be saved, her reputation would be damaged.

Therefore, he not only could not report to the officials but also could not raise a hue and cry.

He must handle this matter with care, not only rescuing his sister but also protecting her reputation as much as possible.

Wei Yichen then called over the shopkeeper and sternly warned him not to leak a word about the incident or he will be held accountable.

The shopkeeper, not wanting to attract trouble, initially kept quiet about the incident. Now, seeing Wei Yichen’s grandeur, he realized that Wei Yichen came from a powerful background and dared not cross him.

Military families like his were not to be trifled with by common merchants like himself, so he readily agreed.

An hour later, Wei Yichen’s attendant returned with five loyal guards.

Then, along with Wei Yichen’s personal attendant, a total of six people followed Wei Yichen, tracing the clues left by the kidnappers, starting their hunt for Wei Qingwan.

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In a dark little hut, Wei Qingwan woke up from unconsciousness. Instinctively stretching her arms and legs, she discovered that she was bound hand and foot. The pain she immediately felt woke her fully.

Wei Qingwan looked around to find herself in a small, damp, mud hut.

It was pitch dark, with a tiny window at the top of one of the walls letting in some moonlight.

The ground beneath was wet and cold, and even though it was July, there was an out-of-season chill in the room.

There was straw on the floor, but due to dampness, it could not ward off the chill rising from the ground.

Terrified, Wei Qingwan instinctively curled up and couldn’t help but whimper. “Stop crying, it’s useless.”

A familiar man’s voice came from her side, Wei Qingwan quickly turned her head and under the dim moonlight, saw the man she had been yearning for… “Master Qi, who are they exactly, and why have they brought us here?” Wei Qingwan asked anxiously.

She had, as usual, entered that room, just met Master Qi when a group of people burst in through the window, and took both of them away.

During the struggle, she felt a sharp pain at the base of her neck, and then she lost consciousness.

Never having experienced such a situation, Wei Qingwan was overtaken by panic and confusion.

“Hmm, the only person who’d dare to touch me in Taizhou prefecture now is probably him,” Qi Zhen snorts.

“Master Qi, who are you talking about?” Wei Qingwan didn’t understand.

“You’re better off not knowing. Otherwise, you may have an even harder time.” The word ‘harder’ hit Wei Qingwan like a hammer, she felt a chill run down her spine, freezing her blood.

She asked Qi Zhen in alarm, “Master Qi, are you saying we’re going to die here?”

Qi Zhen looked at Wei Qingwan, the moonlight hitting her face, illuminating her tearfilled eyes.