Qu City

When Jiang Miaokong heard that he was willing to investigate, he dropped to his knees and bowed deeply to Shen Shixu. "Thank you!"

Shen Shixu helped him up, then looked at Xiao Jinyi, who stood nearby lost in thought. "Your Highness, do you happen to have some free time? Could you accompany me?"

Xiao Jinyi had been wondering how to find an opportunity to go with him. He had never expected Shen Shixu to invite him first.

"Of course I'm free. When do we leave? I'll go back and pack!"

Feeling Jiang Miaokong's expectant gaze, Shen Shixu did not disappoint him. "We leave immediately, of course. Lives are at stake. We can't afford a moment's delay."

Xiao Jinyi immediately went back to pack. Xiao Yuanqi and the others, who had been waiting outside to watch the fun, saw him hurry out of the Shen Residence, but had no idea what had happened.

Xiao Yuanqi quickly followed him. Once he learned what was going on, he fully supported Shen Shixu's decision.

For something this serious, they ought to leave immediately. Still, he reminded Xiao Jinyi, "Grandmother's birthday is in another month. Don't forget that she specifically asked for Shen Shixu to attend the banquet. Make sure you remind Junior Official Shen."

If Xiao Yuanqi had not mentioned it, Xiao Jinyi really would have forgotten. "I know. We'll come straight back once the case is solved. But there's something I need your help with, Brother. We won't have time to prepare gifts for Grandmother while we're away investigating, so sorry for the trouble, but could you prepare them for us?"

Xiao Yuanqi had only meant to remind Xiao Jinyi not to forget, yet he had ended up taking on another task. Still, it was no trouble. He had not prepared his own