Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 829: Fiancée Taken Hostage

He also knew that entrusting this matter to Han Yan was the best choice. After all, he had a grandfather who was the Patriarch of the Zong family, a father who was the City Lord of Heishi City, and behind him was the expansive Nanyan Commerce.More importantly, he possessed the mysterious Star Divination Technique. Of course, whether Han Yan actually had the Star Divination Technique, only he knew, but everyone else believed without a doubt.

Han Yan felt a sense of comfort as he saw Zirong regain his composure.

"Let’s go, head to the Chamber of Commerce first." Han Yan bid a simple farewell to the elderly man and led the charge toward the Nanyan Commerce.

Although Zirong currently maintained his rationality, it was only temporary. If anything happened to Yu Qingwan, even Han Yan wouldn’t know what Zirong might do in his grief and anger, so they needed to quickly find Yu Qingwan.

Until Han Yan and the others disappeared at the end of the alleyway, the vendors reluctantly withdrew their grateful gazes. Even if they split the tens of thousands of taels of silver notes, it was no small fortune for them.

No one expected that the trouble caused by He Qingwei’s group of little playboys would result in unexpected fortune. This Big Playboy Mu didn’t seem so terrifying after all.

While the vendors were expressing their myriad emotions, Han Yan and his group had already reached the Nanyan Commerce.

As they were about to enter, they saw Che Xiang running out, breathless.

"Carriage, quickly prepare the carriage." Che Xiang instructed the servant rapidly as he ran.

"Chairman Che, what’s the matter?" Seeing Che Xiang’s anxious expression, Han Yan thought something significant had occurred.

"Young Master, you’ve come just in time. I’ve been meaning to meet you, it’s perfect you’ve come." Che Xiang wiped his forehead and spoke with delight as he handed a secret letter to Han Yan.

Han Yan opened the secret letter to read carefully, his furrowed brow slightly relaxing.

"Let’s go inside first and talk." Han Yan folded the letter and entered the Chamber of Commerce.

"Zirong, you look too." Han Yan handed the letter to Zirong.

After reading its content, Zirong’s expression also showed slight relief.

The letter was from Heishi City, stating that Mu Rui’an already knew of Yu Qingwan’s disappearance, and sent personnel from the City Lord’s Mansion to search everywhere. Nanyan Commerce, upon receiving the news, dispatched numerous people under Mu Nan’s orders. Additionally, the local branches of Chamber of Commerce cooperated upon receiving the news, contributing aid.

Ten days later, they finally gathered some information. It was said someone saw Yu Qingwan in a speeding carriage heading toward the Capital.

However, Heishi City and the Capital were tens of thousands of miles apart, with high mountains and far roads. It still needed to pass through Nanxi, Lin’an, and Dongyun counties with countless peaks and ridges, so it was uncertain if the carriage was indeed heading for the Capital, or if it might stop at Nanxi County, Lin’an County, or somewhere within Dongyun Realm.

Regardless, knowing Yu Qingwan wasn’t in mortal danger allowed Han Yan and Zirong to breathe a sigh of relief.

"Young Master, I can hardly repay the favor of Lord City Master and Young Master Nan even if I sacrifice myself entirely." Zirong expressed emotionally.

Huayue and Jiang Yuzhe also contemplated in silence. They hadn’t expected Mu Rui’an and Mu Nan to exert such effort for Zirong’s sake. After all, Zirong was merely Han Yan’s guard and seemed insignificant to them, but it was done solely because of Han Yan.

Following Han Yan, Zirong was indeed fortunate.

"Always remember what I said, we’re friends and partners." Han Yan patted Zirong’s shoulder firmly.

"Hmm." Zirong nodded as a tear finally slipped down his cheek.

All for the sake of the Mu family, just for Han Yan’s words; if Zirong had to die immediately, he wouldn’t utter a single complaint.

"Stay with the Chamber of Commerce during these days. If there’s any news, you’ll hear it sooner." Han Yan told Zirong.

The distance between Heishi City and the Capital was too great; even messages sent by carrier pigeon took several days to arrive. The letter read earlier was delivered five days ago. Han Yan empathized with Zirong’s heartfelt impatience, knowing that only by letting him stay at the Chamber of Commerce could he find some peace.

"Thank you, Young Master." Zirong expressed his gratitude sincerely and without pretension.

Just then, a guard hurried over, delivering a secret letter to Che Xiang.

"There’s more news." Che Xiang immediately showed excitement upon seeing the seal outside the letter tube and handed it to Han Yan.

Han Yan opened the tube, eagerly spreading the letter, while Zirong and the others quickly gathered around.

The letter was brief, quickly read by everyone, their expressions mixed with joy and anger, along with some fury.

This secret message wasn’t from Heishi City but from the Wu Family in Nanxi County. Upon receiving Mu Nan’s request for assistance, Wu Qiuyun responded promptly, gathering personnel to seek Yu Qingwan’s whereabouts.

After the Exotic Beast Valley trial, the Qu family’s Primordial Energy was greatly depleted, allowing the Wu family to rise. Now, they subtly overshadow the Qu family, becoming the top family in Nanxi County. Their actions naturally proved more effective than the Nanyan Commerce’s branch there.

In just two days, Wu Qiuyun discovered Yu Qingwan was abducted into Lin’an County by individuals of formidable strength, likely descendants of a family.

However, Wu Family personnel hadn’t witnessed firsthand, so Wu Qiuyun couldn’t confirm certainly.

Fearing delays transmitting news from Heishi City to the Capital, Wu Qiuyun simultaneously informed Mu Rui’an and Mu Nan, and sent the letter directly to the Wu Family’s Chamber in the Capital, which relayed it to Che Xiang. Meanwhile, they dispatched Wu Family disciples into Lin’an County to continue tracking Yu Qingwan’s whereabouts.

But the letter concluded mentioning that Lin’an County wasn’t the Wu family’s domain. The local wealthy families and the Wu family bore some grudges. Hence, the Wu family encountered challenges in Lin’an County, making success difficult.

"We’ll head to Lin’an County immediately." Upon reading Wu Qiuyun’s letter, Han Yan swiftly decided.

Not only did the Wu family face obstacles in Lin’an County, Han Yan knew Nanyan Commerce also repeatedly confronted barriers. They hadn’t established a proper branch, lacked personnel, and couldn’t be relied upon.

"Young Master, we should deliberate over this matter." Che Xiang shook his head and remarked, "Lin’an County stands unique among Anyun’s territories due to its historically strong aristocratic families and numerous clans. Presently, the Royal Family originates from Lin’an aristocracy, and among the Eight Great Families of the Capital, three hail from Lin’an.

While the strength of Lin’an’s aristocracy appears diminished compared to the past, its roots remain, maintaining close ties with the Capital’s various aristocratic families, even the Royal Family."