Meng Qianqian followed Xun Qi to an old residence near the Prime Minister's Mansion.
The residence was in disarray both inside and out. Masked men lay strewn across the ground, evidence of a harrowing battle just moments earlier.
Old Gao was busy setting a dislocated arm back in place for one of his comrades.
"Old Gao!"
Xun Qi frowned.
Old Gao turned around in surprise and quickly bowed. "Young Master Xun Qi!"
"What happened?"
Xun Qi demanded.
Old Gao answered hesitantly, "Third Young Master came by and took the child away."
Meng Qianqian glanced around and asked, "Where's Ban Xia?"
Old Gao, seemingly aware of Meng Qianqian's identity and a little taken aback by her composure, replied with embarrassment, "Inside. She was determined to rush out and throw her life away, so I... locked her in for now."
"Miss! Miss!"
Ban Xia heard Meng Qianqian's voice and furiously pounded on the door.
Old Gao hurried over to unlock it.
Ban Xia burst out crying, "Miss—"