The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

As for Song Shuwen, they were still being held in that pitch dark place.

The darkness all around seemed to swallow people up, and in the silence only the occasional sound of dripping water made people feel creepy.

Song Shuwen's stomach had been growling with hunger for a long time, and the feeling of hunger was like countless little bugs gnawing at his internal organs.

He leaned weakly against the cold wall, his heart filled with despair and anxiety, not knowing when such days would end.

I don’t know how long it took, but suddenly, a slight sound of footsteps was heard.

Song Shuwen immediately pricked up his ears and a glimmer of hope surged in his heart.

His eyes were fixed on the direction where the sound came from. Although he could not see anything, his eyes were full of anticipation.

As the footsteps got closer, the aroma of food gradually drifted into his nose.

Song Shuwen's throat moved unconsciously, and the fragrance seemed to be the most beautiful temptation in the world.

When the food was placed in front of him, he couldn't wait to pick it up and put it to his nose to smell it.

At this moment, his heart was full of vigilance, fearing that the food might be poisonous.

But after careful examination, he was sure that it was not poisonous, and he finally felt relieved.

A look of relief appeared on his face, and he began to eat voraciously. While eating, he was still thinking silently in his heart: No matter what, I have to eat first so that I can have the energy to find a way out. It would be great if I could meet the person who delivered the food, maybe I could get some information from him.

After finishing his meal, Song Shuwen licked his lips with satisfaction.

At this moment, he keenly felt that the person who delivered the meal had not left yet.

A glimmer of hope suddenly ignited in his heart, perhaps he could get some useful information from this person.

He cleared his throat and asked cautiously, "Where exactly is this place? And who brought me here?"

The man was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice: "Don't worry about anything, just stay here honestly."

When Song Shuwen heard this, he felt a surge of anger in his heart.

He straightened up and said righteously: "People who do bad things will not have a good end!"

The man snorted coldly and said nothing.

In another room, the secret guards leaned weakly against the wall, as if all their vitality had been drained away.

Suddenly, a faint light was seen, and then someone walked in slowly holding a lantern.

The dim light gradually dispelled the darkness and the room suddenly became bright.

Several secret guards narrowed their eyes slightly, adapting to the sudden light.

When they saw that there were three or five masked men coming, they felt even more nervous.

One of the masked men glanced at the secret guards and said coldly: "You are of no use now. You will all be destroyed now."

The secret guard widened his eyes and angrily scolded the masked man: "Who are you? Why are you so hateful?"

There was a flame of anger burning in his eyes.

However, the masked man remained silent, as if the secret guard's questioning was meaningless to them.

Then the masked man threw the dart without hesitation.

The cold rays flickered under the light and instantly flew towards the secret guards.

The secret guards looked at the darts in horror, but because they had no strength left, they could only move like ordinary people.

They tried to dodge, but their physical weakness made their movements slow and powerless.

The darts hit several secret guards accurately. They groaned in pain, with despair in their eyes.

One of the secret guards thought sadly in his heart: I never thought we would end up like this.

He felt his companions falling down one by one, and he gradually lost consciousness.

In the end, all the secret guards were no match for the masked man's attack and were all killed by darts.

Their bodies lay quietly on the ground, and their eyes that were once full of fighting spirit had now become empty and lifeless, as if telling of their unwillingness and helplessness.

Several masked men leave.

After Song Shuwen finished his meal, he felt his stomach was full and a sense of comfort spread throughout his body.

He leaned against the wall, slightly closed his eyes, and was about to take a rest.

However, at this moment, a sound of footsteps came from far away.

Soon, a man walked in.

This person was also wearing a mask, so his face couldn't be seen clearly.

He said to the man who brought the food, "The other beasts are all dead."

When the person delivering the food heard this, he burst into laughter. The laughter was particularly harsh in this small space.

Then, the man who delivered the food said to Song Shuwen with a look of pride and cruelty in his eyes: "Your companions are all dead, but you are still useful."

When Song Shuwen heard this, he was shocked and felt a buzzing in his head.

"You are worse than beasts!" Song Shuwen cursed angrily.

Song Shuwen felt as if his heart was hit hard by a heavy hammer, and the grief overwhelmed him like a tide.

Those secret guards had been through so much together, but now they died so miserably.

His eyes instantly turned red, tears welled up in his eyes. Thinking of the secret guards' former loyalty and bravery, and their unclear deaths, Song Shuwen could no longer control his emotions and burst into tears.

His shoulders were shaking violently and tears were flowing like a flood.

Another day passed quietly. Xi Yu stood in the hall with a solemn expression, his eyes full of anxiety and worry.

He kept pacing in the same place, hoping that Song Shuwen would appear at the next moment.

However, time passed by and Song Shuwen still did not arrive.

A deep disappointment welled up in Xi Yu's heart. He sighed helplessly and said to the guards beside him: "It seems that Song Shuwen is missing."

"Prime Minister, what should we do now?" the guard asked cautiously.

Xi Yu frowned and thought for a moment, then said decisively: "Send soldiers to post notices outside. Anyone who provides clues about Song Shuwen will be rewarded."

As the news spread, the entire capital was in an uproar.

The people started talking about it.

"Have you heard? Doctor Song is missing, and the Prime Minister is offering a reward for clues." A commoner whispered to the person next to him.

"Oh, why did Doctor Song disappear? What happened?" Another citizen asked with a puzzled look on his face.

Some people secretly thought that if they could find clues about Song Shuwen, they would be rewarded and their lives would be improved.

Some people are worried about Song Shuwen's safety and hope that he will be safe.

In a small alley, several young people gathered to discuss the matter.

"This is a good opportunity. If we can find clues about Dr. Song, we will make a fortune." A young man's eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Don't just think about getting rich. The disappearance of Dr. Song must be serious. There might be some danger." Another young man said with a frown.

"Anyway, let's go and ask around, maybe we can help." suggested the third young man.

So, people began to look for clues about Song Shuwen with various thoughts in mind.

The entire capital city was shrouded in an atmosphere of tension and expectation.

Gan Mei sat in the room, holding a handkerchief tightly in her hand, her eyebrows furrowed, her eyes full of worry and anxiety. When she learned about Song Shuwen's disappearance, she felt her heart suddenly sink, as if a huge rock was pressing on her heart.

She prayed silently in her heart, hoping that Song Shuwen would return safely.

Tears welled up in her eyes, and she tried hard not to let them fall, but the sadness in her heart surged like a tide.

Just when Gan Mei was feeling sad, Xi Yu walked in.

His face also showed fatigue and worry, but he tried to stay calm.

Xi Yu looked at Gan Mei and said softly, "Don't worry too much. I have already recruited famous doctors. I believe there will be other miracle doctors who will come to see the child."

But Gan Mei couldn't stop crying.

A few days passed quickly, and many doctors came during this period, but no one could make Xi Ping get better.

Gan Mei's heart became more and more desperate, her eyes were empty and lifeless, as if she had lost all hope.

Every time she saw those doctors shaking their heads helplessly and leaving, her heart felt like it was being twisted.

She sat beside the child's bed, gently stroking the child's face, tears silently falling. She kept blaming herself in her heart, why couldn't she protect the child, why did she let the child suffer such pain.

That night, Xi Yu came to Gan Mei and looked at her haggard appearance, his heart full of pity.

He gently hugged Gan Mei and comforted her, "Don't be sad. What Song Shuwen said may not be right. Didn't he say that if the child cannot be treated within three days, there will be problems? But three days have passed, and the child is still the same as at the beginning, without much deterioration. This means there may still be hope."

After hearing Xi Yu's words, Gan Mei raised her head slightly, and a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes.

But soon, the light dimmed again. "Husband, is there really hope? I'm so afraid of losing the child."

Xi Yu held Gan Mei's hand tightly and said firmly: "There must be hope. We can't give up. As long as we keep looking, we will definitely find someone who can cure the child."

Gan Mei leaned in Xi Yu's arms, tears welling up again. She prayed silently in her heart, hoping that God would protect the child and keep him safe.

Xi Yu frowned.

He just couldn't understand why Song Shuwen, who has always been known for his superb medical skills and accurate judgment, made a wrong judgment this time?

However, the child's condition has not worsened, which makes him feel that this may be a good thing.

He paced back and forth, looking outside the door from time to time, as if expecting Song Shuwen to suddenly appear.

However, another day passed and there was still no news from Song Shuwen.

None of the miracle doctors who were summoned could make the child completely well.

A surge of anger gradually welled up in Xi Yu's heart. He felt as if he was trapped in a desperate situation and was powerless.

"Why? Why can't I find someone who can cure the child?" Xi Yu muttered to himself angrily.

He thought of Zhu Lianxiang and Shen Bin, the mother and son who had once caused him endless trouble.

Now, the child is sick, Song Shuwen is missing, but they are still alive and well.

Xi Yu felt that the anger in his heart could no longer be suppressed.

"Someone come here!" Xi Yu shouted loudly.

The guards immediately ran in, knelt on one knee, and waited for orders.

"Capture Zhu Lianxiang and Shen Bin and take them to the city wall to behead them in public!" Xi Yu gritted his teeth and said fiercely.

The guards took the order and left.

Zhu Lianxiang and Shen Bin were forcibly taken to the city wall by the guards.

Zhu Lianxiang's face was filled with fear. She struggled non-stop and shouted loudly, "Prime Minister, spare my life!"

Shen Bin was so frightened that his face turned pale.

Xi Yu stood on the tower, looking down at them. There was no mercy in his eyes, only anger. "Do you think I will let you go? I will make you pay double for the pain you have caused me!"

Zhu Lianxiang and Shen Bin cried in despair, knowing that they had no way to survive.

With a command, the executioner raised his machete.

Zhu Lianxiang and Shen Bin closed their eyes, waiting for death to come.

Among the crowd below the city wall, everyone was whispering and talking.

"Look, this person just can't do bad things. This is the result, retribution!" An old man shook his head and sighed.

"Yes, those who do evil will eventually not escape punishment." Another person echoed.

People's faces showed both condemnation of Zhu Lianxiang and Shen Bin and sighs about the law of cause and effect.

Xi Yu returned to the mansion with a gloomy face, but there was no happiness in his heart at all.

Although Zhu Lianxiang and Shen Bin, mother and son, were dead, he felt no relief at all.

The weak appearance of Xi Ping'an kept appearing in his mind. How could he make the child get better?

This question weighed on his heart like a heavy rock.

And that mysterious masked man, who is he?
All of this became a mystery, making Xi Yu feel extremely confused and helpless.

"Someone come here!" Xi Yu shouted loudly.

The guards ran in immediately.

"Continue to send more people to find the miracle doctor and make sure the child gets better. Also, investigate the clues of the masked man with all your strength and do not slack off." Xi Yu ordered.

The guards took the order and left.

Night fell quietly, and Xi Yu came to Gan Mei's room again with a heavy heart.

He gently pushed the door open and saw Gan Mei sitting beside the bed with a surprised smile on her face.

"Husband, Ping'an's fever has subsided! I don't know what happened, but this is really good."

Xi Yu hurriedly walked to the bedside and reached out to touch Xi Ping'an's forehead.

Sure enough, the originally scorching temperature has dropped.

His heart was filled with joy, but also with doubts.

"It just happened naturally without any medication?" Xi Yu asked in surprise.

Gan Mei nodded vigorously, tears glistening in her eyes. "Yes, I also find it strange that the child's fever subsided without any medicine. Maybe God heard our prayers and blessed the child."

Xi Yu looked at the unconscious Xi Ping'an and said, "This must be a good sign. We have to believe that the child will get better."

Gan Mei leaned on Xi Yu's shoulder, tears falling again. "My husband, I was really afraid of losing the child. Now that the child's fever has subsided, I feel a little more at ease."

"Don't be afraid, we will always protect the children."

Gan Mei's face was full of piety. She continued, "My dear husband, that day I asked Ouyang Linlin to take us to the Buddhist temple to pray. I guess the Buddha really blessed our child."

Xi Yu frowned slightly. Although he had doubts about this statement, he was unwilling to delve into it at this time.

He didn't know what exactly caused the child's condition to improve, but as long as the child was getting better, it was a good thing.

"No matter what the reason is, as long as the child can get better." Xi Yu said softly, "Maybe the child will recover completely." His eyes fell gently on Xi Ping'an's little face, his heart full of anticipation.

Gan Mei nodded.

Gan Mei looked at Xi Yu and said gently, "My husband, since the child is getting better, you don't have to accompany me tonight. Go accompany other ladies to avoid others' opinions."

Xi Yu was slightly stunned, and a feeling of emotion surged in his heart.

He looked at Gan Mei with admiration in his eyes.

"You are really well-educated and sensible." Xi Yu said softly, "At this time, you can still think of others."

Gan Mei smiled slightly, with a hint of shyness on her face. "Husband, this is what I should do. I can't let the other sisters think that you are partial to one and not to another."

Xi Yu nodded and reached out to stroke Gan Mei's cheek. "Okay, in that case, I won't be here tonight. You take good care of the child, and have someone notify me if anything happens."

Gan Mei nodded and said, "Don't worry, my husband. I will take good care of Ping An."

Xi Yu looked deeply at Gan Mei and Xi Ping'an, then turned and left.

His heart was filled with emotion. It was his blessing to have such an understanding wife.

Xi Yu slowly walked into Song Meijiao's room. Song Meijiao was sitting at the table, her hand on her cheek, lost in thought.

The moment she saw Xi Yu, a look of surprise appeared on her face.

She stood up hastily, straightened her clothes in a panic, and then bowed gracefully.

"Husband, why are you here?" There was a hint of surprise and confusion in Song Meijiao's voice.

Xi Yu looked at Song Meijiao with a gentle smile on his face. "I should come to your place tonight."

After hearing what Xi Yu said, Song Meijiao became even more flustered. She looked down at her messy clothes and undecorated face, feeling extremely regretful.

"Husband, I didn't know you were coming and I didn't pack anything. It was really rude. I know you should accompany Sister Ganmei and the children." There was self-blame and uneasiness in her voice.

Xi Yu walked to Song Meijiao and gently held her hand. "It's okay, you don't have to be so nervous. I came here to accompany you."

Xi Yu looked at Song Meijiao and opened his mouth, intending to tell her about Xi Ping'an's situation.
But when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back.

At this moment, he didn't want to cause any trouble with Song Meijiao because of the child's matter.

Moreover, although Xi Ping'an's condition showed signs of improvement, it was still not optimistic. He did not want to cause unnecessary trouble and worry at this time.

The emotions that had been suppressed in Xiyu's heart for a long time burst out like a flood at this moment.

These days, he has been worried about Xi Ping'an's illness, anxious about Song Shuwen's disappearance, and has to deal with various court affairs. He is really feeling suffocated.

Looking at Song Meijiao in front of him, Xi Yu's eyes flashed with a hint of heat. (End of this chapter)