Facing the predatory gaze of Mu Prince, the second son stiffened and said:
"... No, I do not know yet. Our men are investigating, and from the clues we have so far, it seems someone rescued her."
"Rescue?" Xu Jingtang's gaze abruptly sharpened.
"Yes... Before today, Zhao Ke showed no significant abnormalities, only dissatisfaction with the people I arranged. Today, under the pretense of going to Confucius Temple to pray for her father, she left the manor, encountering frequent obstacles on the way. In hindsight, it seems someone deliberately caused trouble to distract the guards, giving her a chance to contact Zhao Ke..."
"Later, Zhao Ke deliberately avoided the guards when she entered the temple, and judging by the scene, she opened the window on her own initiative and escaped, meeting up with someone who was waiting for her... However, she didn't manage to get far; someone nearby saw her figure..."
