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A smile slowly formed on his lips as he said, ”Third Miss is overthinking it. Originally, I thought your eldest sister was someone who loved flowers and gave them to others out of a sense of familiarity. Who knew that she didn't know how to cherish them and wasn't someone who truly loved flowers and plants. This king is very disappointed.”

When Lian Shiya heard this, she immediately calmed down and said, ”Your Highness has interacted with me a few more times. You'll know that my Big Sister doesn't know what's good for herself!”

Feng Qianyue was in favor of Lian Shiya's words, as Lian Xiyue was a person who didn't know what was good for her.

By this time, the banquet had already begun.

The guests all went to the back garden in twos and threes, and the ladies met to admire the flowers or to make flowers, to throw pots, etc., and the men to the pair or to the bow or to write notes, but there was no clear line between the male and female guests, and there were also projects to play with.

As for the servants, they shuttled back and forth to serve their masters. They did not dare to be negligent in the slightest, and they had a happy and harmonious atmosphere.

However, amongst these people, they weren't able to see Lian Shiya, this top figure. They didn't know where she had run off to.

At this moment.

Inside Xiao Zhenhai's study room, it was a completely different scene!

However, after asking Xiao Xian Min, she vaguely remembered that there were two groups of people. After one group found out that they had killed the wrong person, they immediately went to chase after Lian Yue's carriage, while the other group teased them for a bit.

However, at that time, she only cared about her and Lian Shiya's lives and didn't know whether the first wave of people had caught up to Lian Ruyue's carriage or not. She also didn't know where they had gone to.

The room was filled with a stiff atmosphere. Xiao Zhenhai's face revealed a rare look of solemnity.

Xiao Shan said, ”Father, why don't we just call Lian Ruyue in and interrogate her.”

”You can't!” ”She is an esteemed guest of the Prime Minister's Estate and all the princes are present today. If we were to capture her and interrogate her, it would only raise suspicions. When we investigate, our Xiao Clan will definitely be implicated.”

”What second brother said makes sense. At a time like this, we must not make any move.” Xiao Hu said, ”But, this is too strange. Ten people, all of them are top experts. How could they disappear into thin air?”

”So, the only answer is, they didn't disappear but were deliberately hidden by someone.” Xiao He's eyes, which were like the eyes of a star god, revealed a hint of firmness as he said this.

Xiao Zhenhai didn't say anything. Listening to his three sons' discussion, he frowned deeply. The last three sons all looked at him — —

He slowly stood up from the chair, his eyes flashed, and said, ”Go check with Ninth Prince.”

”Ninth Prince?” Xiao He's face revealed a bewildered expression.

”It's not that simple, nor is it a coincidence, for a lost prince to be pampered again in such a short period of time. There must be something more to it.” Xiao Zhenhai said.

The three sons nodded and said, ”Father's words are reasonable.”

”I have to find these ten people before nightfall. If I drag this on, it might lead to other matters.” Xiao Zhenhai gave the order, ”He'Er, you can't disappear from the banquet for no reason. Once you've made the arrangements, go to the back garden and have fun with the crowd. Do not let anyone out of sight.”

”Yes, Father.”

Xiao He immediately turned around and left, trying his best to avoid looking at them as he hastily went to prepare.