The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

The city gates were closed, and Shi Wangxi and others had no way of escaping.

They could only find a place to hide and think of a solution when daybreak.

All three of them were injured to varying degrees, leaving some bloodstains on the ground.

Lu Xiao and his team followed the trail and chased after the person. It would be a great achievement if they could catch him.

The street in front of the Third Prince's Mansion.

Zhu Changji leads his men on a leisurely search.

A guard came to report: "Commander Lu has found someone and is chasing him to the Shangguan Mansion."

Shangguan Mansion? Zhu Changji immediately turned around and said, "Let's go and support Commander Lu."

The team immediately went away.

Upon seeing this, the doorman of the Third Prince's Mansion hurriedly reported back.

Xie Chengming was puzzled: "They found the person? Are you sure you heard the news correctly?"

"It was said not far away. I heard it clearly. They said the prisoner had escaped to the government office."

I don’t know if it was a coincidence or if there was some other hidden story.

Xie Chengming knew that his people were not exposed. In this case, he might as well watch the show.

Shangguanfu.

The shouting outside had already woken up the doorman. He opened the door a crack and saw three people running towards him.

Seeing that they were about to be caught up, Shi Wangxi and others had to climb over the wall and enter the house.

When the doorman saw this, he immediately closed the door and ran to report.

Late courtyard.

Huan Shuang was shocked: "You saw three people climbing over the wall and entering the mansion? Which courtyard did they go to?"

"I guess it's in the garden area, very close to the courtyards of the second and third girls."

Shangguan Haitong stood up and said, "You go open the door and let the soldiers in. I'll go and hold the thieves back."

The concierge took the order and ran out.

Huan Shuang said anxiously: "Girl, why do you have to take the risk yourself? Why don't I go?"

Shangguan Haitong adjusted the pearl hairpin in her hair and said, "No, I want to go in person. I have to go."

Go kill that damned man with your own hands. After saying that, she gave some instructions and left.

Huanshuang was afraid of accidents, so she went to do it immediately.

Shangguan Haitong went to the garden alone to see where the thief was hiding. She walked to the rockery.

Suddenly, a hand covered Shangguan Haitong's mouth.

Shi Wangxi lowered his voice and said, "Girl, we are not bad people. If you don't scream, I will let you go."

Shangguan Haitong nodded, and the other party let go of his hand.

She turned around and asked fearfully and cautiously, "Who are you? Why are you in my house?"

Shi Wangxi bowed and said, "Miss, we were chased and injured. We didn't mean to offend you, please forgive us."

Seeing the injuries on the three people, Shangguan Haitong's eyes darkened. She smiled shyly: "Come with me."

"Thank you, young lady." Shi Wangxi and the other two looked at each other.

Shangguan Haitong nodded and led the way.

She intended to take them to the main hall, and the soldiers would come in to arrest them. But before that, she had to take them by surprise.

Lanterns were already lit in the main hall.

Shi Wangxi and the other two entered and asked, "Miss, do you have any medicine for wounds?"

Shangguan Haitong slowly raised her hand and reached for the pearl hairpin: "I have ordered the maid to get it. Please wait a moment."

"Where is the thief? Come and die!"

At this moment, Lu Xiao rushed into the mansion.

In a short while, the outside was surrounded by people. Shi Wangxi took decisive action and grabbed Shangguan Haitong's neck as a hostage.

The concierge was shocked: "Sir, please don't be impulsive. That's our eldest daughter."

Lu Xiao frowned, then relaxed his brows: "You bold thief, you dare to take hostages."

The life and death of the hostages depended on fate, and his mission was to bring the hostages to justice. How dare a small fifth-rank official make trouble?

Shangguan Haitong saw the commander's intention and whispered, "Sir, I know the way. I can lead you out."

Shi Wangxi's face was solemn: "I'm sorry, young lady. I had to make up my mind in an emergency. I'm sorry for inconvenience."

"I don't feel wronged." Shangguan Haitong reached into his sleeves and had to take another approach.

Another round of footsteps was heard, and Zhu Changji and others arrived. He was shocked when he saw this situation: "Commander Lu, what's the situation?"

Lu Xiao said calmly, "The daughter of the Shangguan family colluded with the thieves and intended to rebel. This commander is going to bring her to justice."

Zhu Changji frowned: "Commander Lu, could there be any misunderstanding?"

"Can't you see for yourself whether there is a misunderstanding or not? Don't worry about the lives of these people, just go ahead." Lu Xiao gave the order directly.

"Wait." Zhu Changji stopped him, "The two superiors have not been separated. Are you sure you want to offend them?"

Lu Xiao hesitated and looked over.

Shangguan Haitong smiled when she heard the commander's words. Some people really know how to seek death.

Seeing such a big commotion in the mansion, Shangguan Wei, Shangguan Kui and others hurried over.

Shangguan Yan was extremely worried: "Let my cousin go, just tell me what you want."

Lu Xiao looked unhappy: "The Emperor has ordered us to capture the criminals with all our strength. Sir Shangguan, do you want to stop us?"

The emperor’s order?

Shangguan Kui laughed dryly and said, "I dare not. But please, Commander Lu, please show some mercy..."

"Show mercy? Who will be held responsible if the person runs away? Are you going to take full responsibility?" Lu Xiao shouted angrily.

Shangguan Wei's face changed. "Commander Lu, the emperor ordered us to do everything we can to capture the criminals, but he ordered us to disregard the lives of the people? If someone dies because of the arrest, do you dare to take full responsibility? Or do you want the emperor to bear the blame for you? And be criticized by the people of the world for taking people's lives lightly?"

Lu Xiao was speechless.

The situation came to a standstill and no one could take the first step.

Shangguan Haitong persuaded in a low voice: "Sir, this is not a solution. Do you believe me?"

"Brother, the hostage is still useful. Why not catch her and kill her?"

"There is no other way at this time. We must not listen to her evil words."

Shi Wangxi was silent for a while and then asked, "Miss, do you have any good ideas? I'd like to give it a try."

Shangguan Haitong curled up the corners of her lips into a smile, pulled out the pearl hairpin on her head, turned around and stabbed it into Shi Wangxi's shoulder.

Blood spurted out, and she apologized: "Sorry."

"Senior Brother——" a shout woke everyone up.

Lu Xiao immediately led his men to attack, and Zhu Changji also rushed in. Shangguan Wei and others tried to squeeze in, but were pushed outside.

Shi Wangxi covered his wound with his hands, his eyes filled with disbelief: "You..."

Shangguan Haitong smiled and said softly: "Don't worry, sir, I will find a way to save you."

The soldiers rushed in and the three already injured people were captured without much resistance.

Shangguan Wei and Shangguan Yan rushed over to show concern immediately.

"Are you okay? Are you hurt?"

"You are so brave, how dare you do that?"

Zhu Changji looked back and ordered the soldiers to take the prisoner to the jail.

Shangguan Haitong wiped the blood off her face and smiled to comfort her: "I'm fine, I'm sorry for making you worry."

In a flash, she figured out something. Damn man, he should play his best role before he dies.

Shangguan Kui arrived late, looking embarrassed: "It's good that everything is fine, it's good that everything is fine."

Huan Shuang was shocked when she heard what happened and hurried into the house: "Girl, there is blood on your hands too. Let's go wash it."

"Thank you for taking care of this, uncle. I'll go wash up." Shangguan Haitong bowed and took his leave.

Shangguan Wei nodded: "Go quickly. Ask the kitchen to make some soothing soup so you can have a good rest."

After they left, he looked at his brother with a look of disappointment: "She is your biological daughter after all, and you don't care about her at all?"