Seeing how terrified he was, Xiao Jinyi hurriedly pulled him into his arms and patted his back to soothe him.
"Don't be scared. Everything will be all right. We'll leave right now. Under Great Qian's laws, your brother won't be in any danger for the time being."
Under his reassurance, Shen Shixu gradually calmed down. Once he could think clearly again, he realized something was wrong.
Since breaking off the engagement, Shen Zexi had never had anything to do with that family again. Why, then, was he the first person suspected after that woman died?
And their families had long since cut off contact. Why had that family suddenly come looking for them?
Shen Shixu had many questions now, and only seeing Shen Father and Shen Mother would give him the answers.
Before entering the palace, Bai He had already instructed Mo Yu to arrange horses and provisions. They should be waiting outside the palace by now.
"My lord, Master, the horses, provisions, and travel bundles are all ready outside the palace. You can leave immediately."
Knowing how urgent the situation was, Xiao Yuanqi told them, "Go, quickly. Be careful on the road. Leave matters in the Capital to me."
Shen Shixu nodded gratefully at him, then raced out of the palace with Xiao Jinyi. Mo Yu was waiting outside the gates with two horses. When they emerged, Mo Yu hurriedly handed them the two bundles slung over Mo Yu's shoulders.
"There are clothes, water, provisions, and banknotes in the bundles. You two go ahead. We'll catch up right away!"
Shen Shixu and Xiao Jinyi swung into their saddles. With no time to say anything more, they raised their whips and lashed the horses. The horses lifted their hooves and neighed, then galloped away.
Only after Shen Shixu and Xiao