5082

Chapter 5082: 5.0834 Good News

Dugu Ling's mind raced with a million expletives. His brain didn't even have time to react before his body instinctively turned and fled.

In an instant, many guards emerged from all directions in the streets and alleys, wielding spears, halberds, and swords, yelling as they surrounded and intercepted him.

Dugu Ling's jaw almost dropped. He saw the unfazed common folk on the streets, uniformly squatting on both sides of the road, heads in hands, letting the soldiers wildly chase and block others.

Occasionally, they'd glance up, rolling their eyes with immense disdain, as if this scene played out daily and the common people had long grown accustomed to it.

Dugu Ling, with a string of "holy crap" in his mind, darted up a tree, and with a few agile leaps, he was on the rooftops.

Even worse, many young faces appeared on the eaves, holding torn nets, attempting to encircle him from above.

"You motherf..." Dugu Ling's curse had just begun when he saw four or five large nets coming down to cover him. He immediately didn't have time to say more, quickly yelling to flee. He swiftly flipped over the back of the eaves, leaped, and vanished into the alley behind.

"There were no signs of struggle around the Qiao Residence. It's clear that after the fake moved in, no one there was disturbed."

"The eight hidden guards stationed at the Qiao Residence have also disappeared simultaneously." Tong stood with head bowed before the little Crown Princess, reporting each matter to her.

"Your subordinate investigated the traces. The Crown Princess's family did not show signs of being abducted; rather, it's as if..."

Tong's voice paused, then he slightly raised his eyes, saw Qiao Mu looking at him, quickly lowered his head again, not daring to meet her gaze disrespectfully, and whispered, "It seems Master Qiao and Madam Qiao's family left the Qiao Residence on their own."

Qiao Mu frowned, opening a brocade box in her hand. Looking at the several wooden tokens inside the box, her expression relaxed slightly.

In the center of each wooden token, a faint lamp flame burned, as if embedded within the wood, flickering with strong vitality.

These were the miniature life lamps for everyone in the Qiao Residence: Master Qiao and Madam Qiao, their younger siblings, and their second uncle's family.

Now, with the miniature life lamps safe and even vigorously glowing, it seemed her parents were not in danger.

What on earth was going on? Lord Qiao Qiao was somewhat perplexed.

"Crown Princess!" A crisp, clear voice emerged from the window.

The little Crown Princess calmly looked over.

Only a few people enjoyed popping their heads out of windows: Aoye, An Ye, Mei Ye, Xiao Ye, they all shared this hobby and habit.

Sure enough, a moment later, Aoye's big head appeared outside the window, a bright smiling face quite dazzling. "It's been confirmed. Don't worry, Crown Princess. His Royal Highness said he'd tell you himself when he returns later."

"Master and Madam, and the Second Master's family are all very safe. Shaoyao gave birth very smoothly last night; it's a baby boy. Master and Madam are all incredibly happy."

"Really!" Qiao Mu's eyes lit up, and a trace of a smile appeared on her little stoic face. The huge weight in her heart finally settled.

"Mhm, mhm!" Aoye nodded his big head repeatedly, grinning, "His Royal Highness sent your subordinate back to inform you in person, so you wouldn't worry too much."

"His Royal Highness also said that the treacherous—er, cough cough—testing talisman array you gave him is especially effective. Just place one in every street and alley, and as soon as it 'beeps,' you can catch someone immediately."

"And that net specifically designed to trap Divine Realm cultivators? It's super effective!"