Chapter 498 - Chapter 498: Chapter 505: Receiving the News (2/2)

“Leave! If this happens again, you no longer need to stay by my side,” Sikong Ling said, his voice having returned to calm. But this calm seemed all the more terrifying.

The secret guard shuddered, a look of dejection flashing in his eyes, “The subordinate understands, and will never dare again.” With that, he withdrew, now more aware of Su Wenyue’s significance in his master’s heart.

In the room, now alone, Sikong Ling sat on the chair looking somewhat deflated, flooded with memories of the woman’s voice and smile. Not just his subordinates, but he himself did not understand his obsession. After only a few encounters, why was he bewitched, caring so much for a woman as if he owed her something from a previous life?

Feng Jianling acted swiftly, having left Han Yu’s side, he immediately contacted friends in the Jianghu to investigate. As expected, with a clear target, news came swiftly. To his surprise, it was indeed the few individuals he had suspected. Though their reasons for being in the area were unknown, sightings of their activity in the area sufficed.

Now that these few were confirmed, Feng Jianling mobilized the majority of Feng Family Manor’s forces to track them down. Less than two hours later, new reports came in. Feng Jianling clenched the address in hand, his face showing rare signs of excitement.

“Xiu Qi, great news, we have news of Miss Yue! To be exact, we’ve found news of the people who took away Miss Yue. Since she was taken by them, locating them will lead us to Miss Yue,” Feng Jianling reported to Han Yu, not even taking a moment to catch his breath before speaking.

“Really? That’s wonderful!” Han Yu, concerned for the safety of his Daughter-in-law, found each moment unbearable. Upon hearing there was news of Su Wenyue, he rose to his feet, his gaze fixated on Feng Jianling.

“My Feng family’s informant sent the news. They spotted those people at a horse and carriage shop half a day ago. Their features matched exactly with the descriptions provided by the innkeeper. Close by, they also discovered a hidden message left by Miss Yue. Should we go there right away?” Feng Jianling said, his voice unsteady.

“It’s already been half a day, not acting promptly might cause complications; we should go immediately.”

“This is the address.” Feng Jianling handed the address to Han Yu.

Han Yu nodded. Now that he had news of those individuals, he didn’t want to delay for a moment. He quickly gathered his troops and set out with Feng Jianling.

But since they were spotted at that address half a day ago, by the time Han Yu arrived, they would naturally be gone. Nonetheless, their appearance at the horse and carriage shop was surely intentional.

The horse and carriage shop had some connections with the Feng family. With Feng Jianling intervening, the shop’s attendants dared not withhold anything and divulged all they knew. Using the clues left by those people, Han Yu and Feng Jianling immediately set off in pursuit, quickly catching up with the horse carriage that had been purchased from the shop, still bearing its markings.

However, the situation was somewhat strange. The horse carriage, without a driver, was just standing in the middle of the road. As they drew closer,