Following the trail all the way out of the residence, they found a lake stretching before their eyes. The surroundings were silent, without the slightest unusual sound.
The trail vanished here as well.
"That looks like Third Young Lady's sachet." Spotting the sachet discarded on the ground ahead, Xiao E ran over, picked it up, and gave it a sniff. There was no mistake—it was Wenren Qingyi's sachet.
"It looks like Third Young Lady was definitely brought here. She should be over there. Let's chase after her." With that, Xiao E was about to pursue.
Mu Zibai grabbed her and pulled her back.
"What is it?" Xiao E asked in confusion.
Jiang Yuyu also looked at Mu Zibai and said, "Is it because the clues came too easily?"
"You noticed it too?"
Mu Zibai and Jiang Yuyu shared the same thought. Didn't everything feel a little too smooth?
It felt as though a trap had been laid, waiting for them to jump right in.
"These people clearly have enough strength. They could have knocked Qingyi out and carried her away without leaving a single trace. So why are there so many clues? Obviously, they're waiting for us to take the bait. It's an open scheme."
After hearing them, Xiao E calmed down and also sensed that something was off.
Mu Zibai said, "I was thinking the same thing."
"Then won't we be in danger if we continue? Should we wait for reinforcements?" Xiao E asked worriedly.
Mu Zibai shook his head. "Their purpose is obvious. They won't give us much time. They want us to go alone. If we wait for reinforcements, they'll probably already be gone."
After thinking for a moment, Xiao E said, "Son-in-law, if we encounter any danger later, just leave."
Mu Zibai hurriedly cut her off.