C712 (1/2)

The dungeon was completely empty. Only the dark red color on the chains was particularly eye-catching.

It must have been a few days since Su Yu Wan fled, but the timid butler didn't say a word about it. Hong Xiao still remembered how miserable the butler looked when he was thrown out of the house. He looked carefully at the prince and asked, ”That butler is indeed useless.”

”It doesn't matter if it's useless. However, he does not view me as his master. In the future, I do not need to make things easy for him.” Duan Chengxuan bent down and touched the chain with his fingertip. There were two deep scratches on the chain, and his nose was filled with the disgusting smell of the dungeon.

”This subordinate understands. Send someone to complete it immediately.” Not far behind him, Cheng Shan had already left.

It was rare for him to not know the rules of the Heavenly Flame and it was even rarer for him to be unable to see through it like this. While he was wondering, the thick iron chain had already been forcefully pulled apart by Duan Chengxuan and broken into three pieces. ”Send someone to the Third Prince's Mansion and bring her back before I return from the palace.”

”Your Highness?” ”Why?” Hong Xiao was stunned.

Now that Su Yu Wan's whereabouts were unknown, didn't that mean that it was a good opportunity for Duan Chengrui to enter while he was empty? With how smart Gu Xuan Yan was, if he didn't bring Duan Chengrui back before he could provoke his, then he probably wouldn't even have a chance to explain himself in the future.

Hong Xiao's thoughts were in disarray, but he was shocked to find that he was surrounded by a terrifying aura.

”I'll personally lead the way.” Without a doubt, Hong Xiao quickly left the dungeon.

After the two of them left, only then did Duan Chengxuan return to the surface. He changed into an official black robe and sent someone to report to the Imperial Palace, but he was always uneasy in his heart.

As he sat on the horse carriage and left, he inadvertently saw the horse carriage of the Qi family leaving from his line of sight.

After pausing for a moment, Duan Chengxuan asked, ”Where is Qi Rou going?”

”According to our agreement, Miss Qi Rou is going to the Hall of Subjugation to meet His Highness.” Cheng Shan walked over from the other side. His calm expression made it difficult for people to see that he had taken care of the butler for the rest of his life in a short period of time.

Duan Chengxuan climbed into the carriage without saying a word. Gu Daiyan's figure was missing from his side, so he was still anxious and restless.

Not far away, the Qi Clan's carriage turned a corner on its way to the Hall of Purging. After picking up Ah Zi, who had recently lived near the third prince's mansion, they continued on their way.

Qi Rou could faintly feel that something was not right. She got Yin Gou to get off the carriage, but ordered Ah Zi, ”Even if Gu Liuyan has asked you to stay close to her, you have to be careful of her.”

”Why?” Ah Zi had a puzzled expression as she put down the carriage curtain. She only knew that the Third Prince's estate was about to arrive.

A few days ago, Aunt Yun sent me a letter. He said that it was because of Duan Chengrui instigating his, and that there was quite a gap between them. Qi Lin made a silencing gesture with his hand, and soon, they arrived at the third prince's mansion.

They did not know whether the guards outside the third prince's mansion were powerful or not, but at least they would be fine.

Although Ah Zi was younger and simpler than them, she was more inclined to follow her master's orders than Gu Liuyan.

Someone welcomed the three of them into the carriage.

Arriving at the small Han courtyard where Gu Daiyan lived, he saw a cloak of ancient scented satin draped over his shoulders. The cloak was a deep blue with a white crane at its neck, and there was a blood-red earring of Er Dan hanging by her ear. Beneath it was a white wave pattern, and in her arms was a cat with white fur and blue eyes.