Thinking of this, Duobang glanced at Bai Han and said mysteriously, "Commander Bai, do you remember Shen You who came to see me a few days ago? Perhaps you can ask him; he might have new findings."
Upon hearing this, Bai Han's brow twitched. He seemed to have realized something.
"Do you know where he lives?"
To this question, Duobang shook his head slightly.
Bai Han knew he wouldn't get any more information by asking, so he turned to leave. In his mind, he carefully recalled the details of Shen You's visit to Duobang. He suddenly stomped his foot. Yes, it was Chen Xiaobei who had come to him originally. Chen Xiaobei should know the reason behind Shen You's confidence.
Without hesitation, Bai Han turned and rushed towards Liu Xiangnan's house.
"Your Highness, I have found some clues. This matter might be related to驸马 Chen. Please send a message to Hetou Village immediately, asking驸马 Chen to return with haste."
Hearing that it might be related to Chen Xiaobei, Liu Xiangnan was greatly alarmed. If there was any entanglement, it could lead to the extermination of their entire families, and his Liu family would not be spared.
"Oh, how could this be? I've already sent a message to Hetou Village via carrier pigeon. I believe Ru Mei and Chen Xiaobei will be back within three days."
Hearing this, Bai Han felt a slight relief. "Good. Then we will wait for two days. I believe we will find something."
On the surface, everyone was still celebrating the New Year with great festivity. However, within Wannan City, the guard had already been strengthened. Bai Han ordered his men to secretly reinforce the defenses and at the same time dispatched scouts to search for the whereabouts of someone named Shen You.
In the blink of an eye, three days passed. Chen Xiaobei and Liu Rumei, leading a group of people, traveled light and fast, arriving at Wannan City by noon after a day and night journey.
After entering Wannan City, the two went straight to Liu Xiangnan's mansion. Seeing them arrive, Liu Xiangnan didn't say a word and pulled Chen Xiaobei into his study.
"Xiaobei, I need to ask you something. Tell me the truth, and there might still be a way to salvage this."
Chen Xiaobei was stunned upon hearing this. He looked at his father-in-law doubtfully. "Father-in-law, what do you mean?"
"The Emperor was assassinated, and the Princess was severely wounded. Bai Han has found some clues, saying it might be related to you. Tell me, what exactly is going on?"
Related to me?
Chen Xiaobei was also confused. He was bewildered and thought for a long time, but he couldn't figure out how this matter could be related to him.
"Since you can't think of anything, I can't help you either." Liu Xiangnan sighed and turned to leave.
He went to the reception hall. Liu Xiangnan repeated the same words to Liu Rumei.
"How is this possible? Chen Xiaobei and I are together every day. If he had any intentions, could it escape my eyes?" Liu Rumei also found it hard to believe.
Liu Xiangnan looked at his daughter. "Rumei, later, you accompany him to the palace to see the Princess, and then take him to see Bai Han. If he shows any unusual behavior, you can apprehend him immediately, and it will be a meritorious deed for our Liu family."
Seeing her father looking so serious, Liu Rumei also felt a sense of surprise. She believed that her father would not wrongly accuse Chen Xiaobei without reason. Could something have gone wrong?
With a hint of apprehension, Liu Rumei went to the study and pulled Chen Xiaobei out. "Husband, time is short. Let's go see the Princess first, and then find Bai Han to clarify. I don't believe this has anything to do with you. Bai Han must have made a mistake."
At this time, Princess Zhaoning had been moved to her own chambers. Upon hearing that Chen Xiaobei had arrived, a glimmer of hope flickered in Princess Zhaoning's eyes. She said to Chunhua, her personal maid, "Go, call Chen Xiaobei and Liu Rumei in together. I have something to say."
Chunhua came out to relay the Princess's oral command, and soon Chen Xiaobei and Liu Rumei entered.
At this moment, regardless of the etiquette between ruler and subject, Chen Xiaobei stepped forward and sat on the edge of the bed. He took the Princess's hand and asked with concern, "Princess, what happened to you?"
Princess Zhaoning shook her head. "Brother Xiaobei, listen to me."
"I was poisoned, and the perpetrator has already committed suicide. If a cure cannot be found, I'm afraid I won't have much time left!"
"Tomorrow, I will send word to Fang Zheng and Liu Xiangnan. If one day I die, the throne will be passed to you!"
Chen Xiaobei was stunned upon hearing this. He looked at Princess Zhaoning in surprise, then at Liu Rumei, and shook his head repeatedly. "No, no, Your Highness, don't say such discouraging words. I will definitely find a way to cure you."
"You rest well. We'll go out now."
Chen Xiaobei comforted Princess Zhaoning for a moment, then took Liu Rumei out.
As soon as they came out, they saw Zhou Quan and Bai Han walking towards them side by side. Seeing Bai Han, Liu Rumei's heart tightened. She instinctively blocked Chen Xiaobei and strode forward to meet them.
"Brother Zhou, Brother Bai."
Zhou Quan and Bai Han merely nodded slightly, then bypassed them from left and right, arriving in front of Chen Xiaobei behind them. Together, they cupped their fists in salute.
"Greetings,驸马 Chen."
Hearing the two address Chen Xiaobei as 驸马, Liu Rumei's suspended heart relaxed. Judging from this address, Bai Han was respectful to Chen Xiaobei, so there shouldn't be any major issue, right? Sudan Novel Network
Chen Xiaobei nodded and turned to look at Bai Han. "Brother Bai, my father-in-law said you were looking for me tonight."
Bai Han nodded. "Yes. After the incident, I searched everywhere for a cure. I went to the prison and asked Duobang. He told me that finding Shen You might offer a solution. I thought that since Shen You was vouched for by you when he was brought into the prison, perhaps you could help find his whereabouts?"
"Shen You? You mean this matter might be related to Shen You?" Chen Xiaobei asked eagerly.
"I can't say for sure, but the killer also had the accent of the Great Earth Kingdom. Unfortunately, he took his own life by running onto my sword."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaobei suddenly remembered Jiang Shangpiao, who had acted strangely. He suddenly had a bad premonition.
If it was really related to Shen You, then it was related to Jiang Shangpiao.
Thinking of this, his brow furrowed even tighter. Seeing his hesitation, Liu Rumei stepped forward and asked, "Husband, have you remembered something?"
Chen Xiaobei looked at Bai Han. "Guard Bai, do you remember that time Shen You went to see Duobang? He specifically asked Duobang about the Imperial Guards' lodging and the complete route into Wannan City."
Bai Han nodded. "Yes, I found it strange too. Shen You, why would he ask for this?"
Suddenly, Bai Han's brow twitched. "Are you saying that the killer could have completely used Duobang's lodging point to travel to Wannan City!"
Chen Xiaobei nodded. "It's possible."
Chen Xiaobei pondered in his heart. Only this could explain why Jiang Shangpiao would have specifically asked Duobang for these secrets. But Jiang Shangpiao had already retired from the martial arts world, so why would he still do these things?
Chen Xiaobei suddenly had an idea. He turned and ran towards Princess Zhaoning's room. "Princess, please tell me how to contact my Senior Sister, the Lotus Cult Master. I hope she and Senior Sister Ziyan can return as soon as possible!"