That's how it was...

So that's how it was?

The things from back then... the misunderstandings from that time...

For a moment, Fang Yue felt a mix of confusion and self-blame.

But soon, he realized something.

Back then, he hadn't actually killed Miao Fa. He'd brought her back to Qingsi County and handed her over to Captain Wu for interrogation.

If Miao Fa hadn't done anything, if she was innocent, why did Captain Wu kill her?

Fang Yue frowned slightly. He had asked Captain Wu about this before, but Captain Wu had always been vague and unwilling to talk about it.

Fang Yue thought that Miao Fa was already dead, that the matter had already passed, and he had already believed that Miao Fa was a traitor, so he didn't pursue the matter further.

Now it seemed that there was more to the story?

"Night Captain, are you satisfied with my answer?"

Although she couldn't see him, Ming revealed a hint of delight on her face as she listened to Fang Yue's somewhat disordered breathing.

"So, An Dong'er was captured, all the survivors of Mo Village were killed, all of this, and the subsequent chain reaction, the culprit, is actually you?"

"Night Captain, if you want to understand it that way, I can't refute it. But you need to be clear on one point, I have never killed anyone! I don't even have any martial arts skills. Any decision anyone makes is not because I'm forcing them to do it, but because they are willing to do it themselves. Do you understand?"

Fang Yue looked at her coldly, "You are truly disgusting."

"Likewise."

Ming shrugged, then tossed a token from her waist to the ground.

"This is the secondary token of the [Cuckoo Bird Tower]'s Shuangsheng Token. It can only truly function together with the primary token in my hand. I'll wait for you one night. If I don't see you at the gate of the Tianjiao Manor by tomorrow morning, this matter will be dropped. Make your own decision."

She clapped her hands twice, and a carriage came from the end of the street and stopped beside Ming.

Ming glanced at the red-clothed handsome man on the ground and asked the coachman to take him into the carriage as well, muttering to herself.

And he's supposed to be a Human Realm early-stage expert, and he couldn't even withstand a single move from Captain Wu.

Getting into the carriage, she opened the curtain and took one last look at Fang Yue. Ming chuckled, "I'm leaving, Night Captain. Remember, I'll only wait for you one night. Miss this chance, and you won't get another."

Dropping the curtain, the carriage drove away.

Fang Yue frowned and picked up the token from the ground. The word 'Cuckoo' was written on the token in large characters, and next to it was a vertical rectangular frame with 'Shuangsheng Token' written inside.

Fang Yue smiled, this was something he was mentally prepared for.

However, the Nian family's matter had caused such a big commotion, and Nian Tianjiao was still in the position of [Earth Special Envoy], which shows that the matter had been suppressed, and the Holy One did not intend to pursue it at all.

Have the imperial family and the four great families rotted to this point...

Pulling back his thoughts, Fang Yue stopped thinking about these things.

He had more important things to do.

He didn't know if Qingchen and Jing Yan had returned yet, whether Tian Ruichi had brought them back, and there was also the matter of the Phoenix Organization...

Fang Yue had too many things to deal with, and he didn't have time to waste on that woman.

"Lord Night, Lord You, you're back. The Seventh Prince has been waiting for you inside for a long time."

As the two stepped into the Seventh Prince's manor, Steward Ke, who was guarding the door, respectfully bowed his head and said.

"The Seventh Prince..."

You Sisi's expression became a little evasive. Fang Yue gently squeezed her hand to reassure her, then said to Steward Ke, "Lead the way."

He had met the Seventh Prince in the Hall of Civil and Military Affairs during the morning court, but they hadn't talked in detail.

Regarding You Sisi's matter, he and the Seventh Prince would have to talk about it sooner or later.

Since the Seventh Prince was waiting, it was better to get it out in the open now.

When the two arrived in the courtyard, the Seventh Prince was sitting by the pond, brewing tea with clear water.

Seemingly sensing the arrival of the two, the Seventh Prince stopped his movements and looked up at them.

"Sit wherever you like."

Despite what he said, the Seventh Prince's gaze was fixed on Fang Yue until he saw Fang Yue holding You Sisi's hand, and his expression stiffened slightly before he withdrew his gaze.

"Seventh Prince..." You Sisi said with a worried expression.

"Sisi, we'll talk about our matter later."

The Seventh Prince filled three small teacups with tea and then looked up at Fang Yue.

"I heard you sent Tian Ruichi to find someone?"

"Yes, has Brother Tian brought my people back?"

"No, Tian Ruichi has also disappeared."

Disappeared?!

Fang Yue's face darkened.

If the loss of contact with Jing Yan and Qingchen was accidental, then Tian Ruichi's disappearance was definitely caused by someone behind the scenes.

"Who is targeting me? Where have they been taken?"

Fang Yue asked in a deep voice, but the Seventh Prince only took a sip of tea and said indifferently, "Night Red Cloak, you shouldn't have come to the capital."

"..." Fang Yue didn't speak. He could tell that the Seventh Prince had a lot he wanted to say.

"I could have protected Sisi, formed a marriage alliance with the You family, protected Sisi's family, sheltered them for a long, long time, and allowed Sisi to live her life without any worries. But your appearance has disrupted all my plans."

"Seventh Prince, this matter has nothing to do with Night Cloak! It's me..." You Sisi said quickly, but the Seventh Prince smiled.

"Sisi, I'm not blaming him, you don't need to be nervous. In short, my plan has failed, and the trouble you've brought is not just your own, it has also caused trouble for the You family.

The You family's situation is far from as safe as you think. It is my identity and power that have suppressed those restless people. But now that the marriage alliance has fallen apart, many people have begun to take action without any scruples."

Hearing this, Fang Yue finally spoke slowly, "I will protect Sisi."

The Seventh Prince looked into Fang Yue's eyes earnestly and emphasized, "I hope you can do it, otherwise I don't know what I will do."

Collecting his emotions, the Seventh Prince took another sip of tea and said, "According to my information, Tian Ruichi and your people are being held in the [Cuckoo Bird Tower]. It's not convenient for me to take action, and Sisi can't enter that place either. You need to find a way to solve it yourself. Let me see what kind of abilities the person Sisi has chosen possesses. You can ask Elder Hai for the specific information, I won't keep you company."

[Cuckoo Bird Tower]?!