Capítulo 1758: Chapter 1765 Baohua Temple (3)

However, even though the father-in-law specifically wanted to see the couple, he didn’t have the heart to wake Fei’er. The little girl was already so exhausted by him that she couldn’t get up, and waking her would be useless. So, he went to meet them alone.

After meeting, both parties exchanged courtesies, and Mu Zhongqing truthfully recounted the abduction of Miss Shen to Mo Ziqi, hoping that he could approach Mo Zili to see if he could assist in the search. If Mo Zili had time, he could help search as well!

Upon hearing this, Mo Ziqi was truly taken aback. He was aware of the recent issues at home, as the whole family had been trying to facilitate the marriage of Mo Zili and Miss Shen. Unexpectedly, Miss Shen went missing at this critical time. Who dared to provoke the chosen daughter-in-law of the Mo Family, unaware of the consequences?

Given the gravity of the matter, Mo Ziqi, after listening, went to the Cool Autumn Pavilion to discuss the issue with Mo Zili.

When he arrived, Mo Zili had already gone to sleep. Being awakened by Mo Ziqi, he was informed of the incident, and he was so startled that all his drowsiness vanished immediately. He hurriedly put on his shoes and rushed to meet Shen Luming and his wife.

Originally, Lord Shen and Lady Cui deeply suspected that Mo Zili had abducted their daughter. But upon seeing Mo Zili’s anxious appearance, with his eyes red, they immediately dispelled more than half of their doubts.

If Mo Zili had indeed taken Juhua, then his acting skills were extraordinarily high. However, Shen Luming and his wife had lived a long life and could tell if someone was acting or showing true feelings.

From the moment they saw Mo Zili, the couple felt that it was highly unlikely their daughter had been taken by anyone else but Mo Zili. The way he appeared, ready to devour someone in his urgency, was an expression that couldn’t be faked!

“What’s going on exactly? When was Juhua abducted? Who did it? Are there any clues?” Mo Zili asked anxiously, already unable to maintain his composure.

Shen Luming had no choice but to recount the details of his daughter’s abduction. After hearing it, Mo Zili frowned and immediately gathered people to start the search.

Mo Ziqi politely said to Mu Zhongqing, “Rest assured, father-in-law, Ziqi will also gather manpower to search. As long as Miss Shen is still in the Capital, she will surely be found!”

Shen Luming and his wife expressed their immense gratitude and then left Duke Li Guo’s Mansion with Mu Zhongqing!

By now, although it was almost certain it wasn’t Mo Zili’s doing, the couple’s hearts remained tense. If not Mo Zili, who else could it be? Why would they kidnap their daughter? Generally, abductions are either about money or revenge. Although they had a bit of money, in the capital crowded with high-ranking nobles, their wealth was insignificant. Moreover, being newcomers to the Capital, it was unlikely they had any enemies. Who on earth took their daughter?

They fussed until daybreak, yet there was still no news of Juhua. Neither Mo Ziqi nor Mo Zili, nor the people from Yingtian Mansion nor Mu Zhongqing’s men, had found a single clue. Juhua had vanished into thin air without leaving any trace!

Early the next morning, Lady Du sent an invitation into the Palace, intending to discuss Shen Juhua’s affair with Cai Wei.

However, word from inside the Palace stated that the Emperor was unwell, and the Empress Dowager was attending to his illness, making it impossible for her to meet any consorts or ministers. Hence, all consorts and officials were prohibited from entering the Palace to disturb the Emperor’s recuperation!

Upon hearing this, Lady Cui was so distressed that she almost bumped into a wall, while Lord Shen was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, pacing incessantly.

With the Empress Dowager being unreachable, what could they do? Although the Great General and Mo Zili were doing their utmost to help, and the Prefect of Yingtian Mansion was investigating with all his strength, they had been searching all night without finding a single clue. If the Empress Dowager intervened, a single order might have enjoined the commoners across the land to start searching. Surely, Juhua could be found quickly then!