279th Break: Gone 

"You're back!" Qi Lan exclaimed in joy when Qiu Shiliu returned. 

Qiu Shiliu nodded. "I am back." She said and smiled. 

"How was it? Did you find your brother, father, as well as your friend with your brother?" Qi Lan anxiously asked. 

Qiu Shiliu shook her head. "I am sorry." She muttered. "The enemies are very tricky." She sighed. 

Worry appeared on Qi Lan's face. Even though Qiu Shiliu doesn't want her mother to worry, she also can't keep her in the dark. Qi Lan is a smart woman – she is a princess, after all. 

"Have you found out who are they?" Qi Lan asked. 

"No." Qiu Shiliu clenched her fists. 

Qi Lan sighed. But, she also knows that she can't be hasty, especially since her daughter already said that the problem that they are facing right now is very hard. 

Qiu Shiliu glanced outside before she turned to her mother. "I will be removing my mask first, mother." She said. 

"Alright." Qi Lan nodded.