Chapter 186: Kidnapping - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

Chapter 186: Kidnapping

“Is my aunt at home?”

“The First Madam is at home.”

“Good. Yunxu, go quickly and tell my aunt to have Uncle Lin call the people from the Jingji Department to seal off all the city gates immediately. Tell them that there are criminals who have kidnapped my cousin! I’ll go find Brother Su and ask him to help bring people to pursue them! We must rescue my cousin!”

“Yes!”

The expressions of the master and servant were both extremely serious. The gatekeeper, hearing words like 'criminals' and 'kidnapping,' nearly fainted from fear and hurriedly led Yunxu into the Bai family, heading straight for the First Madam’s courtyard.

Meanwhile, Feng Jinyao urged the coachman to speed towards the Su family. The coachman, understanding the urgency, did not delay. He cracked the whip loudly and shouted, “Clear the way! Clear the way!”

The commotion startled many citizens, who were curious about who was galloping through the streets in such a hurry.

“It’s the Feng family! Look, the lantern has the Feng character on it.”

The Feng family had never been known for such reckless behavior. What could be the reason for such urgency?

“Could it be an emergency?”

“Who knows? Anyway, it’s none of my business. I’ll finish selling this batch of meat pies first.”

Passersby chatted casually, unaware of the urgency inside Feng Jinyao's carriage.

When they arrived at the Su family’s residence, Feng Jinyao instructed the coachman to dismount the horses. Riding a horse was faster than pursuing with the carriage.

“Where is Young Master Su?”

The gatekeeper, who recognized Yunxu, also knew Feng Jinyao and wondered why everyone seemed so anxious.

“Master has gone out. I’m not sure where he went.”

This was problematic. In the capital, the only military connections Feng Jinyao had were with Su Cheng. If she went to Xiao Mu Qian directly, her cousin’s reputation would be at risk.

But there was no time to wait. Who knew where Lu Yuanfeng might take her cousin? If he had malicious intentions...

Compared to a life, reputation meant nothing. If Xiao Mu Qian really looked down on her cousin because of this, it was better to end such a marriage prospect. Determined, Feng Jinyao leaped onto a horse and told the coachman, “Go back home. Inform my mother that there’s trouble at the Bai family and that she should go to the Yingtian Prefecture to report it. The action must be swift and loud! Understand?”

“Yes!” The coachman, left without a horse, could only walk. Fortunately, the Su family’s gatekeeper was perceptive and immediately offered, “If you don’t mind, we have a fast horse here that you can borrow!”

The coachman was delighted. “Thank you very much!”

Looking back, Feng Jinyao’s figure had disappeared down the long street.

The wind howled past her ears as she rode at full speed on the imperial street for the first time.

In her previous life, her riding skills weren’t great, but her second brother had personally taught her. With the urgency of the situation, she had no time to be afraid. Fortunately, the horses were well-trained and gentle, allowing her to race towards the Prince Kang’s mansion.

The journey took quite a bit of time.

At the same time, Bai Siruo was unaware of the commotion her presence had caused in the capital.

Half an hour earlier, Lu Yuanfeng had arrived at the Bai residence in a panic, asking the gatekeeper to summon her. Upon meeting her, he was on the verge of kneeling with reddened eyes.

“Miss Bai, the offer you made to get a doctor for my mother is still valid, right? She has started vomiting blood again, and I’m afraid... I’m afraid she won’t survive the night. Can you help? Even if she passes away today, at least we can say we tried our best.”

Bai Siruo, trusting him, was unwilling to refuse someone who had once saved her. Moreover, he was seeking help for his mother, so she naturally agreed.

“Don’t worry, Lu Gongzi. I’ll go with you. Doctor Liu, who treated my grandfather, is very skilled. He might be able to save her.”

“Thank you so much, Miss Bai.”

Bai Siruo and Haitang got into Lu Yuanfeng’s carriage. “Lu Gongzi, head south. My family lives in Tianshui Alley in the southern part of the city.”

“Okay!” With a crack of the whip, the carriage sped towards the southern direction.

Bai Siruo was anxious, and Haitang tried to comfort her. “Miss, you’re too hasty. We didn’t inform the madams and it’s already evening. The household might become worried.”

“Life is at stake. Let’s accompany Lu Gongzi on this trip as a way to repay his saving my life.”

Bai Siruo said the first part but didn’t mention that their paths might diverge after this, and she would need to focus on her upcoming marriage.

As the two spoke, they didn’t notice the faint scent of incense burning in the corner of the carriage.

Listening to the rhythmic sound of the horse’s hooves, they began to feel drowsy.

Bai Siruo furrowed her brow, feeling strange, but before she could discuss it further with Haitang, she collapsed in the carriage, unconscious.

Haitang, worried, tried to support her but also collapsed, powerless, and soon fell unconscious as well.

Outside, Lu Yuanfeng, who had been preparing the carriage, heard the commotion and stopped it just in time. He covered his mouth and nose with his sleeve and lifted the curtain.

Inside, the two women lay unconscious in the carriage, their expressions showing a hint of malicious excitement.

It was indeed fortunate for him. Initially, he hoped that Princess Changlin would deal with Xiao Mu Qian, but it turned out to be futile. After all, being a Xiao, there was some consideration for face.

He thought he had missed his chance but 'accidentally' ran into the steward of the Wei family. Promising him many benefits, he persuaded him to help deceive Bai Siruo. Whether she lived or died was up to fate.

With the granddaughter of the Prime Minister and the only jewel of Princess Wenyi lying inside, how could he let it go?

It would be best if he could get her pregnant with the Lu family’s child. He believed that if Bai Siruo had his child, he could be assured of his position as a father and rise to prominence.

The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. He drove the carriage towards the city gate, and not long after he left, the Jingji Department arrived with orders to seal the city gates and conduct thorough inspections!

Unaware, they were searching for someone who had already left the city and was heading towards the outskirts.

Feng Jinyao arrived at the Prince Kang’s mansion. The gatekeeper, unfamiliar with her, saw her stern expression and mistook her for another person trying to provoke them. He spoke unkindly.

“Who is this girl, making a fuss at the Prince Kang’s mansion? Does she have a death wish?”

Feng Jinyao had no time to argue. She asked, “Is the Second Young Master home?”

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