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Hu Xiaotian nodded.
Empress Dowager Jiang said, "Such a thing happened? Shengnan, go help look for him."
Huo Shengnan cupped her fist and accepted the command. "Yes!"
Hu Xiaotian smiled. "There's no need to trouble yourselves. Perhaps the hall master will be back by the time I return."
Empress Dowager Jiang said, "Speaking of which, Master Liu is a rare talent in our Great Yong. If he is in trouble, we cannot simply stand by. Shengnan, mobilize your women soldiers and investigate."
Huo Shengnan said, "Curator Liu and my godfather are the closest of friends. This is my responsibility as well."
Hearing this, Hu Xiaotian could only acquiesce. After receiving his reward, he bade farewell to the Empress Dowager and left the Mountain of Blessings and Longevity with Huo Shengnan.
As they crossed the long bridge, a group approached from the opposite direction. The potbellied man in their midst was someone Hu Xiaotian recognized at a glance: Xue Shengjing, the Prince of Yan. His steward, Tie Zheng, accompanied him on his right. At the sight of them, Hu Xiaotian immediately sensed trouble and hastily lowered his head. In truth, Tie Zheng's failure to expose his identity yesterday had already struck him as suspicious. But skill bred courage in Hu Xiaotian. Though he had anticipated a possible plot, he had turned their scheme to his own advantage and seized this rare opportunity to approach the Empress Dowager.
Seeing Huo Shengnan, Xue Shengjing beamed. "Ah, Shengnan!"
Huo Shengnan cupped her hands. "Good morning, Prince!"
Xue Shengjing's little eyes shifted, and his gaze settled on Hu Xiaotian's face. He snorted. "Isn't