Father, who is both a heir and a descendant, is still biased; the bound system has gone berserk.

Emperor Cangxuan sneered, "The person has disappeared?"

The Qianyu Army soldier who came to report was covered in cold sweat: "Your Majesty, it's as if they vanished into thin air. No one saw them leave the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence."

Emperor Cangxuan frowned. "They can't leave the capital anyway. They are criminals now. Search them carefully and don't let them get away."

Upon hearing this, Ying Hengzhi's face paled even further.

At this moment, she was extremely grateful that she had entered the Second Prince's residence. Even if she was just a concubine, she could escape the crime of deceiving the emperor and betraying the country.

"Your Majesty, I know how to find them."

Just then, Liao Kong came out.

Ying Yufu was taken aback and looked at Kong in surprise.

Emperor Cangxuan also heard that Shangguan Tang had found the abandoned child. He looked at Kong, especially lingering for a moment on his dark eyes without any whites.

He softened his tone slightly and said, "Then tell me, how do we find them?"

Liao Kong said, "Your Majesty, there is a secret passage in the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion. The entrance to the secret passage is in the stable of the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion. You can find the entrance by lifting the horse feed trough."

"Follow the secret passage, and we'll surely find their trail."

Emperor Cangxuan's face immediately showed surprise. He said to the Thousand Feather Army soldier, "Go find him."

The Thousand Feather Army soldier immediately obeyed the order and left.

Emperor Cangxuan looked at Kong with great interest. "You've never lived in the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion since you were a child. How did you know there was a secret passage there?"

Liao Kong knew this because he accidentally discovered the secret passage in the mansion after killing everyone in the Ying family in his previous life.

However, Liao Kong naturally couldn't say that to Emperor Cangxuan, so he calmly replied, "Your Majesty, this humble subject heard it from Xuanjing."

Everyone's faces immediately fell silent. It seemed that Xuan Jing and Liu Xueyan had taken the secret passage when they were having their affair.

Whether Emperor Cangxuan believed him or not, he looked at Kong with considerable interest and said, "You call yourself a commoner, do you perhaps not intend to become a monk?"

Liao Kong said, "Your Majesty, yes, this humble subject does not intend to become a monk."

He spoke with such seriousness that Emperor Cangxuan couldn't help but chuckle at his appearance, saying, "Alright, you really found the secret passage, then you've done a meritorious service. What reward do you want?"

I had a free meal, but I never expected there would be a reward.

He was speechless for a moment, looking in the direction of Ying Yufu and Shangguan Tang.

Neither Shangguan Tang nor Ying Yufu spoke; they both realized that Emperor Cangxuan was deliberately teasing Kong.

Liao Kong paused for a moment, then said, "Your Majesty, I do not wish for any reward. It is my duty to investigate criminals."

Emperor Cangxuan was taken aback, then burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, you little rascal, you're really amusing. Alright, since you say so, I really won't be giving you any rewards."

Liao Kong didn't speak, but respectfully bowed and retreated to Ying Yufu's side.

Ying Yufu tugged at the Crown Prince's sleeve.

The crown prince tilted his head to look at her.

Ying Yufu whispered, "Your Highness, would you like to see the secret passage?"

The crown prince's eyes lit up, and he stepped forward, saying, "Father, your son and Fu'er also want to help find the fugitive."

Emperor Cangxuan glanced at him and said, "The Thousand Feather Army will go find the fugitive. You, the Crown Prince..."

The Crown Prince and Ying Yufu stared intently at him.

Emperor Cangxuan paused, then waved his hand weakly, "Go."

"Thank you, Father Emperor."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The Crown Prince and Ying Yufu spoke in unison.

Cang Mingze's eyes flashed, and he said, "Father, I also want to go with His Highness the Crown Prince."

Emperor Cangxuan glanced at him but did not refuse. "Go."

Cang Mingze's face lit up with joy. "Thank you, Father Emperor!"

"Father, I want to go too!" Mingluan stepped forward.

"Don't go. You've just returned, and your mother is still waiting for you in the palace," Emperor Hua Xuan said, refusing the offer.

Mingluan was somewhat unwilling, but thinking of the Empress, she agreed.

Ying Hengzhi then stepped forward, knelt down, and said, "Your Majesty, I wish to see my mother and brother one last time. Please grant my request."

Cang Mingze's face darkened, and he turned to look at her with displeasure, but Ying Hengzhi lowered her eyes and avoided his gaze.

Emperor Cangxuan glanced at her, then at Cang Mingze. "Mingze, since Consort Ying is going, you should take her with you. I remember you have feelings for her."

Cang Mingze: "..."

He wanted to say that he no longer had feelings for her.

But he dared not say it, for if he did, his father would think he was fickle.

He could only grit his teeth and admit it, pretending that he still had feelings for Ying Hengzhi, and said, "Thank you for your consideration, Father. I thank you on her behalf!"

The area surrounding the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence was filled with a thousand-strong army.

As soon as they entered, they heard a Thousand Feather Army soldier shout, "Lord Shangguan, Commander Yu, there really is a secret passage! We've found the entrance; it's right under the horse trough!"

Shangguan Cheng and Yu Hai immediately went forward to check.

The Second Prince looked at Liao Kong, who was following Ying Yufu, with a surprised expression.

Liao Kong looked ahead, not at him.

Ying Hengzhi felt a chill in her heart. She knew that Liao Kong had memories of his past life, and he must have known about the secret passage here in his previous life.

Even she didn't know about this secret passage.

This mansion originally belonged to a marquis of the previous dynasty. Although the previous dynasty was destroyed, the late emperor was frugal and did not demolish the mansions of these powerful and noble people. Instead, he renovated them and bestowed them upon his ministers.

Ying Huanchong was granted this residence at that time, which became the current Weiyuan Earl's Mansion.

They looked up and saw a secret passage, large enough for one person to pass through, exposed. The soil on it was fresh, indicating that someone had recently disturbed it.

"Be careful, let's go down." Yu Hai's eyes were sharp.

Shangguan Cheng turned his head and saw that the Crown Prince and others had also arrived. He immediately stepped forward and bowed.

The Crown Prince said, "Lord Shangguan, we are also here to see the secret passage... to chase after fugitives."

Shangguan Cheng then looked at Ying Yufu, whose expression was serious. "That's right, Lord Shangguan, we're also here to chase after fugitives."

Shangguan Cheng's lips twitched almost imperceptibly. He glanced around and saw that Liao Kong was fine, but his son, Shangguan Hong, was also secretly following behind.

"You... well, whatever, His Majesty has already granted it."

The group descended into the secret passage, all filled with curiosity.

The secret passage was dark and damp, covered with dust, indicating that it had not been used for a long time.

"I remember Liu Xueyan and Ying Chengting were supposed to be locked in cages and about to be drowned. After they were pulled back, they were still in the cages. How did they escape?"

Ying Yufu asked, puzzled.

Ying Hengzhi's eyes flashed, but she pursed her lips and remained silent.

She probably knew who had rescued her mother and brother.

"It seems someone helped them." Cang Mingze took a few steps closer to Ying Yufu and replied with a smile.

Ying Yufu immediately looked disgusted. She changed her position and went around to the other side of the Crown Prince.

Cang Mingze's face stiffened.

The Crown Prince turned to his brother and said, "Second Brother, you are so devoted to your concubine. What will you do if she cries and makes a scene after you catch her mother and brother?"

Cang Mingze: "..."

He has no affection for Hengzhi at all now!

The second prince looked aggrieved.