"You said you found Hua Cixianxi's traces? Does the transfer mean she was kidnapped?" Xiao Yifei asked hurriedly.

"Based on the clues we've discovered so far, it seems that way, and the other party likely has another purpose for her, so there's no need to worry about her safety for now, but as time goes on, that can't be guaranteed." The butler said.

"Oh, understood. Then I'll trouble the brothers to keep an eye out further. If you find her, I will be incredibly grateful." Xiao Yifei requested sincerely.

"Mr. Xiao, you speak too gravely. This is an arrangement from the master, we will do our utmost." The butler said before walking out.

"Wow, the efficiency of these big families is impressive. It's only been two days and there's already such progress. If I were looking alone, who knows how long it would take." Xiao Yifei sighed.

"Now that we know Hua Cixianxi's whereabouts and know there is no threat to her life, we can breathe a little easier." Xiao Yifei hurriedly left the Mu Residence and went to the Hua Mansion to inform Liu Rui and Hua Xiangrong of the news.

Liu Rui wished to go find her personally, but only stopped due to everyone's objections. After all, the Hua Family is currently weakened, and their every move is heavily limited, otherwise, the Hua Family could have sent people to search for her themselves.

"Thank you, Brother Xiao Yifei, even with the Hua Family in such a state, you are still so dedicated in helping us," Hua Xiangrong said to Xiao Yifei with a sob in her voice.

"What are you saying, Xiangrong? You should also counsel Liu Rui a bit. After all, we have traces of her now, and there's no danger to her life. Let him not worry too much. I will inform you immediately if I receive any news." Xiao Yifei said.

"Alright!" Hua Xiangrong nodded obediently.

Liu Rui also calmed his emotions a bit, walked to Xiao Yifei, and suddenly bowed deeply, "Thank you!"

Xiao Yifei couldn't bear such a grand gesture, quickly lifted Liu Rui, "Don't, please, these are things I should do. Just get your emotions in order; Hua Cixianxi will be fine."

Leaving the Hua Mansion, Xiao Yifei also felt a bit oppressed, after all, Hua Cixianxi's disappearance was tugging at countless hearts. As long as she doesn't return, none of them can sleep peacefully.

"How could a country once so good become so chaotic? I hope Muyun can manage this country well, or else it's really over." Xiao Yifei sighed.

A certain place outside the city.

"Sir, how should we handle the little girl from the Hua Family? Our people have found that some are already watching us," a man asked.

From the shadows came a sinister voice, "Can it be traced which faction they're from?"

"Currently unknown. They're very cautious; it should be someone from a big family," the man replied.

"Hmph, only a few families dare meddle with the Huas now. Don't waste time on useless things. No matter which family, if they provoke us, we'll make them pay dearly."

"Once our plan succeeds, the whole country will be ours. Managing a nation is as easy as crushing a bug."

"Sir, you're wise," the man said and retreated.

Somewhere abroad.

"What? Your operation failed?" A Caucasian man looked at the dozen assassins in black before him, somewhat angrily.

"Chief, we didn't fail; that dagger was poisoned. I believe that Muyun can't live much longer," said one of the men in black, who had been the assassin attacking Muyun earlier.

"Hmph, what do you know? The people in Huaxia have many experts, including medical virtuosos; such poison won't do them much harm," the chief said, somewhat exasperated.

"Withdraw our insiders in the Mu Residence. If they can't be pulled out, eliminate them. Don't leave any hidden threats."

"Understood!"

The chief thought for a moment and said, "Spread the news of Muyun's injury. The more chaotic Huaxia is, the better it is for us."

"Understood!"

At night, Xiao Yifei lay on the bed alone, thoughts swirling. It was his first time suffering insomnia since returning; the other days, too tired to think much, he now couldn't sleep at all. The Hua matter, Muyun's matter, the matter of his two dead brothers, all weighed on his heart. As a doctor, facing such situations always left him feeling helpless.

"Studying medicine cures illness, but cannot cure the human heart, whose root illness is interest. With interest comes ugly faces; maintaining one's original heart is difficult. I hope Muyun can hold fast to his. Otherwise, who knows what chaos awaits the country?"

The coolness of the night and the moonlight shining down illuminated countless troubled hearts.

These past two days, Xiao Yifei's mood was quite terrible. One reason was Hua Cixianxi had been missing for almost a week, and though they knew she was kidnapped, they didn't know the culprits' true purpose and identity. Secondly, it was about Muyun.

Muyun's identity was extremely sensitive; not only being the Mu Family head's next heir but also the prime candidate for the nation's top position. Almost all factions were watching his every move.

Just a day ago, news leaked suddenly about Muyun's injury, spreading quickly throughout the city. For a time, the relationships among major families became delicate. Muyun's position was too unique.

The Mu Residence quickly issued a statement, clarifying that Muyun was indeed injured by an assassin but not in life-threatening danger, and could definitely complete the inheritance ceremony a few days later.

But even after the statement, few believed it; most remained observant. To major families, the top position was something all coveted, and many hoped Muyun had perished in the attack for a chance to elect new candidates.

Even if Muyun wasn't dead, if the assassin had left him disabled, their opportunities increased.

For some average forces, who became the top leader was merely a matter of allegiance. Those allied with the Mu Residence naturally hoped for Muyun's safety, as it was their family's hope for revitalization.

Those opposing the Mu Residence were now clapping their hands in glee. Overall, the news stirred up a storm in the city.

Although troublesome, this was ultimately a Mu Residence matter, with little direct relation to Xiao Yifei. Though he'd agreed to help for Muyun's succession, it was because of his relationship with Muyun, rather than getting mixed up in these issues.

Yet the trouble began with his misjudgment of Muyun's poisoning. An unlikely error, but that poison was actually a combination of three toxins.

However, the last poison was deeply concealed and didn't manifest immediately; only after Muyun had rested and purged most of the other two did it strike like a viper hidden for years, biting forcefully.

This shocked Xiao Yifei and everyone at the Mu Residence. As Muyun's attending doctor, he couldn't shirk responsibility.

A crowd gathered by Muyun's bedside, where he lay pale, occasionally coughing, looking seriously ill.

After diagnosing Muyun, Xiao Yifei straightened up and deeply bowed to the Mu Residence master beside him.

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