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Chapter 409: Daddy's Here
Chapter 409: Daddy's Here
As soon as Xiang Gugu shouted, the bodyguards also heard the commotion and rushed forward, but the black-clothed men threw another white smoke pill, obscuring their vision.
The bodyguards were well-trained, and their vision was actually quite sharp.
They forcefully charged into the smoke, only to be stopped by someone.
When the smoke cleared, they captured four people and caught six more in the shadows who were prepared to provide support.
According to these people, there were thirteen of them, and their main goal was to kidnap Suixui and take her away.
They were instructed not to kill or harm anyone but to simply kidnap Suixui.
The employer had paid them, and their task was only to kidnap, not to harm anyone.
The bodyguards, however, did not agree with their claims.
They had no intention of harming Suixui, but they had shown no mercy and attempted to kill Lu Yinsong!
Upon hearing this, Lu Furen almost fainted.
However, with her son's life at stake, there was no way she would truly faint.
She exchanged a glance with Princess Qi, and they immediately began discussing how to find and rescue them!
Whether it was following their original route or finding another, they decided to split up and search for them.
The faster, the better!
Suixui was just a child, and Lu Yinsong had mobility issues.
The two of them together...
Thinking of the possible consequences, Princess Qi's heart pounded with anxiety.
Prince Xing and Duke Ling arrived a step late and heard the news.
Prince Xing immediately turned to interrogate the kidnappers and ordered an investigation into the matter.
He was determined to find out who the employer was behind this and, once exposed, he was ready to confront them personally to teach them a lesson about martial ethics!
After questioning the kidnappers, Prince Xing followed the trail of Suixui and Lu Yinsong's fall and jumped down.
Duke Ling saw this but couldn't stop him, and he himself was furious!
If not for his physical condition, he would have ridden back to the city himself to seek the Prefecture Governor's Office and the Ministry of Justice!
However, Sui Si timely expressed that he could go, and his speed was faster.
Sui Si quickly returned to the city to seek help, and the others didn't idle either.
The bodyguards were dispatched, and they also searched nearby.
Prince Xing was the fastest.
There was more than one mud gully created by the rushing water.
So, Prince Xing took a few detours along the way.
But finally, he found the right path.
He discovered a large amount of bloodstains in the grass on the road.
Someone was injured!
Realizing this, Prince Xing's breath tightened.
He didn't want either Suixui or Lu Yinsong to be injured.
Lu Yinsong, that child, had been under his tutelage for a while and learned martial arts from him.
They were both good children, and he couldn't bear to see them hurt.
Of course, as a father, he secretly hoped that his child would be unharmed.
Suixui was so young and pitiful!
After seeing the bloodstains, Prince Xing quickened his pace, and the two deputy generals almost couldn't keep up.
When Prince Xing arrived, he saw Suixui huddled with Lu Yinsong, and Suixui's round eyes were anxiously looking around.
After realizing that it wasn't an illusion, she immediately called out loudly, "Daddy!!!"
The little girl's voice was incredibly loud, and her voice cracked with a sob.
Prince Xing's heart shattered upon hearing this.
He took a few strides forward and immediately hugged Suixui into his embrace, and the deputy general behind him quickly lifted Lu Yinsong.
Only after holding Suixui did Prince Xing feel his racing heart calm down, and his anxiety subsided.
Prince Xing touched Suixui's head gently and asked in a hushed tone, "Suixui, are you hurt? Does anything hurt?"
Prince Xing had already taken a glance habitually and knew that the large amount of blood must be Lu Yinsong's.
However, a quick glance couldn't guarantee that Suixui was uninjured.
So, he needed to ask.
As he spoke, Prince Xing didn't waste time and retraced their steps.
Although the path was not easy to navigate, it was a minor issue for him, not a bother.
Held in her daddy's embrace, Suixui finally felt a sense of security. The comfort from the system and the protection of her fourth brother had made her vulnerable, and she couldn't hold back anymore. She nestled in her daddy's arms, sobbing, "Daddy, I was so scared. It hurt so much, and it was terrifying. Fourth Brother lost so much blood."
The little girl's voice turned soft and whiny as she cried.
Combined with her sobs, it could break anyone's heart.
After listening to her, Prince Xing's heart ached with pain.
He thought, "I'll get every one of those behind-the-scenes people!"
Not wanting his killing intent to scare the child, Prince Xing patted Suixui's back while comforting her, "Don't be afraid. Daddy is here. It's all right now. You're safe, and Fourth Brother will be fine too. Let's go back and find a doctor."
"I thought I was going to die, just like those children in the village."
"No, our Suixui will live a long life and always be by Daddy's side."
"Daddy, I'm scared."
"Don't be afraid. It's Daddy's fault for not protecting you well enough. From now on, Daddy will always be here."
...
The little girl cried pitifully for a long time, and Prince Xing, feeling awkward, tried to soothe her. In truth, the more he soothed her, the better he became at it.
Suixui cried herself to sleep.
But her sleep was restless, and she held onto her daddy's clothes tightly in her dreams, occasionally startled awake.
Prince Xing soothed her tenderly, choosing the easiest paths to walk.
He almost made the uphill path feel like flat ground.
The two deputy generals followed behind, one scouting the way and the other carrying Lu Yinsong, trying to minimize the bumps as much as possible.
After all, Lu Yinsong had lost a lot of blood, and his condition was not good.
With his leg injury and now this severe injury, the deputy generals couldn't help but feel sorry for the young man.
Such a good child!
Since they were taking the same route back, they returned quickly.
Duke Ling and his duchess had been waiting all this time.
They couldn't offer much help, and they were afraid that if they went personally, they might end up causing more trouble and needing others to come and find them.
So, they stayed put, pacing anxiously.
Doctor Liu had already been brought over by Sui Si, along with his two apprentices and a medicine chest, ready to assist.
The carriages were also prepared, ready to take them back if the situation worsened.
At this moment, Lu Furen couldn't worry about disturbing her mother-in-law. She sent someone to inform her mother-in-law and prepared to invite the imperial physician if the situation deteriorated.
As Prince Xing returned with Suixui in his arms, Duke Ling's heart clenched. He rushed over and found that the child was asleep. He lowered his voice, "How is she?"
Lu Furen also saw Suixui return and struggled to hold back her tears.
She ran faster than the duchess and found the deputy general carrying Lu Yinsong. She didn't know if he had fainted or something worse.
Lu Furen couldn't bear the shock and collapsed to the ground, murmuring, "Is... is he alright?"
(End of Chapter)
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