readsfreenovel Chapter 197 Was there anything unusual about Zi Ling before?
Chapter 197 Was there anything unusual about Zi Ling before?
Qiu Kui finished drinking the water in the teacup, looked at Shangguan Ziling and said, "Miss, aren't you going to sleep? You are dressed like this... uh, why do I feel a little dizzy?"
Dongqing looked at the teacup in his hand suddenly, "Miss...Miss?" The teacup in Dongqing's hand slipped to the ground with a "bang", breaking into several pieces.
The two of them felt dizzy and soon lost consciousness and fell to the ground. Shangguan Ziling quickly stepped forward and supported them with one hand each to prevent them from falling to the ground.
Shangguan Ziling struggled to help the two of them down, and fell asleep on the small couch where she usually lay.
She then donned a veil, hiding her face and making her identity even more difficult to identify.
After everything was ready, Shangguan Ziling quietly walked out of the room, avoiding everyone's sight.
Shangguan Ziling came to the horse shop and bought a good and energetic horse.
Shangguan Ziling gently stroked the horse's mane and communicated with it in a low voice.
The horse seemed to understand her intention and neighed, appearing very excited.
Shangguan Ziling jumped onto the horse, gripped the reins tightly, and the horse rushed out like an arrow.
She walked through the bustling streets, rushed out of the city gate, and headed straight for Qingfengpo.
The wind blew her veil, and her heart was filled with anticipation and nervousness.
An hour later, Yun Youyou came with a food box, "Zi Ling, look what delicious food I brought you."
Chunxiao and Xiayu came out to greet her. After they bowed to Yun Youyou, Chunxiao said, "Miss Yun, our eldest daughter is resting in her room!"
Yun Youyou frowned and said, "I'll go take a look."
Chun Xiao hesitated for a moment, "The eldest lady said that she doesn't want anyone to disturb her rest." Yun Youyou glared at the two of them, "Am I someone else?"
After saying that, Yun Youyou pushed the door open and walked in. The room was quiet, with only Qiu Kui and Dong Qing lying on the couch, sound asleep.
Yun Youyou walked in and saw two people sleeping on the couch. "Huh? Qiu Kui, Dong Qing, why are you sleeping here? What's going on?"
Chunxiao and Xia Yu heard Yun Youyou's words and walked in suspiciously. They were stunned when they saw Qiu Kui and Dongqing on the couch. They went over to call them, but they didn't respond at all.
Chun Xiao looked around but couldn't find Shangguan Ziling. She couldn't help but panic, "Miss Yun, our eldest daughter is missing."
Yun Youyou asked, "Didn't you say that Zi Ling was sleeping and we shouldn't disturb her? Why did I see Qiu Kui and Dong Qing sleeping here? And they didn't seem to wake up at all even though we were so loud?"
Chun Xiao and Xia Yu shook their heads and said in unison: "I don't know."
Chun Xiao said anxiously: "Is something wrong with the young lady? I will go find the young master right away."
Yun Youyou nodded and said, "Go quickly, go quickly."
Chunxiao turned around and hurried to find the eldest master, while Yun Youyou stayed in the room.
Yun Youyou paced back and forth in the room, her brows furrowed, her heart full of worry.
Her eyes suddenly fell on a piece of paper on the dressing table. She quickly reached out to take it and looked at it carefully.
Yun Youyou muttered softly, "Oh my, Zi Ling is getting married tomorrow, what's going on? Where has she been? I'm so worried. She didn't even explain clearly when she left a note."
Just when Yun Youyou was extremely anxious, Shangguan Zirun hurriedly walked into the room.
Yun Youyou immediately stepped forward and handed the note in her hand to Shangguan Zirun, "Brother Zirun, this is the note from Ziling."
Shangguan Zirun took the note and read it solemnly. After reading it, his face became even uglier, and he ordered in a deep voice: "Immediately block the news, don't let the news of Zi Ling's absence leak out, send someone out of the house to search for her secretly."
Mu Feng, who was standing aside, responded, "Yes, sir." Then he turned around and left quickly to carry out Shangguan Zirun's order.
Seeing Shangguan Zirun's serious expression, Yun Youyou couldn't help but comfort him, "Brother Zirun, don't worry too much. Maybe Ziling just wanted to play around and went out, and will be back soon." Her voice was gentle and firm, trying to ease Shangguan Zirun's anxiety.
The entire Jiangzi Courtyard was shrouded in an atmosphere of tension and uneasiness. Everyone was looking for Shangguan Ziling's whereabouts, and Qiu Kui and Dong Qing's deep sleep added to the tension and uneasiness.
Shangguan Zirun's eyes swept back and forth between the sleeping Okra and Dongqing, his brows furrowed, obviously full of doubts.
Shangguan Zirun immediately ordered: "Bring a basin of cold water."
Upon hearing this, Xia Yu immediately brought a basin of clean water.
Shangguan Zirun took it and poured it on Okra and Holly's heads without hesitation.
The cold water drops instantly sobered the two of them up and they opened their eyes drowsily.
They looked around and looked at Shangguan Zirun and Yun Youyou with a little confusion.
Shangguan Zirun said lightly: "Did Zi Ling knock you out?" This question was like a bombshell, causing a brief silence in the room.
Dong Qing quickly got up from the couch, and recalled the cup of tea that the eldest lady gave them. She clearly remembered that it was a new medicine that the eldest lady personally prepared, saying that it would be of great help to their martial arts.
However, after drinking the tea, they only felt dizzy and then lost consciousness.
Dong Qing reported to Shangguan Zirun truthfully: "Master, the eldest lady said that she has developed a new medicine that will help our martial arts. After we drank it, we felt dizzy and quickly lost consciousness."
Dongqing and Qiukui didn't know what was going on. They looked around and didn't see their eldest daughter, so they felt a little uneasy.
After hearing this, Yun Youyou covered her mouth with a surprised expression: "You have been following Zi Ling all the time, and you are the people Zi Ling trusts the most. Why would Zi Ling knock you out?"
This question made Qiu Kui and Dong Qing fall into deep thought. They looked at each other, shook their heads, and said in unison: "I don't know."
Qiu Kui looked at Xia Yu and asked, "Where is the young lady? Why can't I see her?"
Xia Yu said softly: "I don't know where the eldest lady has gone."
Qiu Kui and Dong Qing were stunned, and Dong Qing said, "I will go find the prince."
After Dongqing finished speaking, he looked at Shangguan Zirun.
Shangguan Zirun nodded and handed the note left by Shangguan Ziling to Dongqing.
Dongqing took it and immediately walked out and headed towards the Regent's Palace.
A sharp light flashed in Shangguan Zirun's eyes, and he seemed to be thinking about something.
Shangguan Zirun pondered for a moment and suddenly asked, "Was there anything unusual about Ziling before?" His voice was low and powerful, revealing his inner anxiety.
Upon hearing this, Chun Xiao immediately recalled, "The Second Miss came to see the First Miss not long ago and said that someone had asked her to deliver a letter to the First Miss. After the First Miss read the letter, she was obviously in a bad mood. Later, she said she wanted to sleep and rest for a while, and asked the servants not to disturb her."
Chunxiao's words revealed a hint of worry, as if she was puzzled by the eldest lady's unusual behavior.
Qiu Kui added: "Not long after Chun Xiao and Xia Yu left, the eldest lady called me and Dong Qing in. I saw that the eldest lady had changed into simple clothes, and I was wondering at that time.
Didn't the young lady want to rest? Why did she change her clothes in such a short time? Then I don't know what happened. " Her tone revealed a hint of confusion and helplessness.
After listening to their stories, Shangguan Zirun's eyes flashed with a gleam.