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Upon seeing Qing Wu return, Peach Silk stopped in her tracks, her face lighting up with joy. She turned and hurried over in this direction.
Dou Mama, slightly displeased, shifted her body to block Qing Wu a bit and said, "Miss has been out for quite a while today and is already tired. Do you have something to discuss?"
Peach Silk realized she couldn't get past Dou Mama this time, and it seemed she wouldn't be able to talk to Qing Wu. Looking around and noticing there was no one else nearby, she lowered her voice and hurriedly said, "I don't know where Third Young Master has gone; my brother can't find him either. I would like to ask you for help in looking for him."
Liu Anfeng had one less lesson than his two older brothers. At the end of each day, the teacher would give the students some practical tips for the upcoming exams. Liu An Ting and Liu Anzhi were of age and preparing for their exams. Liu Anfeng was not yet required to take them and would return home a bit earlier than they did each day.
However, after he returned one day, he encountered Liu Anwen and Liu Anwu. The three had a disagreement and ended up arguing fiercely. Before long, it escalated into a physical fight.
At that time, only Liang Hai was following Liu Anfeng. Seeing the young master getting beaten, Liang Hai rushed over to help. But after just a few steps, he was pushed aside by two of Wenwu Brothers' lackeys.
Liu Anfeng was a few years older than the twins and was outnumbered two to one; he stood no chance against them. It wasn't long before he was beaten so badly that blood flowed from his nose, and he even lost two teeth.
Liang Hai fared slightly better; although his face wasn't bruised, he suffered from a stomach ache for a long time and couldn't straighten up.
The place was too remote, and no one passed by for quite some time.
After a while, Liang Hai regained some strength. When he looked around again, Liu Anfeng was nowhere to be found. He noticed that the side courtyard's door was wide open, indicating that someone had run out from there.
Liang Hai was actually Peach Silk's biological older brother.
"Brother, Third Young Master might have run away out of fear of being scolded by Father," Peach Silk said anxiously after understanding the situation, her eyes turning red with worry. "Please help me find the young master! If Master and Mistress find out that my brother lost Third Young Master, then my brother... my brother..."
As she spoke, she could no longer contain her anxiety; tears streamed down her face before she could finish her sentence.
Third Young Master and Fourth Young Lady were twins. Fourth Young Lady passed away due to illness, leaving only Third Young Master behind. Therefore, Master and Mistress were especially protective of Third Young Master, fearing even the slightest mishap; they wouldn't allow him to be sick at all.
Now that something had happened to him under the care of Master and Mistress, how could they explain it?
Just as Peach Silk was crying sorrowfully, a sharp voice suddenly rang in her ears: "What are you crying about? This mess is caused by Liang Hai; it has nothing to do with the young lady! By acting this way, are you forcing her to help?"
Dou Mama's words were severe enough to startle Peach Silk into stopping her tears immediately; with her face still wet with tears, she looked up in shock.
Dou Mama sighed and said, "The young master is missing; this is serious business. The first thing we must do is inform Madam as soon as possible. The longer we delay, the more troublesome it will become." She lifted Qing Wu slightly in her arms as if murmuring softly or speaking to someone else: "Both of us are new here; how much help can we really provide?"
Peach Silk bit her lip and sobbed softly.
Dou Mama shook her head secretly, contemplating how to report this matter to He Family. She was holding Qing Wu and walking towards the house when a loud thud was heard nearby, followed by heavy kneeling sounds.
"The servant does not dare to force the young lady. It’s just that this matter arose because of the young lady, and I have no choice but to come to you. I hope the young lady can show mercy and lend a helping hand!"
Peach Silk's words and determined attitude surprised Qing Wu. She quickly tugged at Dou Mama's sleeve, signaling her to stop and ask for clarification.
Peach Silk no longer dared to hide anything and immediately stammered out the reason for the earlier dispute between Liu Anfeng and Wenwu Brothers: "At that time, the Young Masters were really willing to take in anything for the young master. They took in all sorts of unsavory characters without knowing where they came from..."
The following words became increasingly vile and filthy, and despite her efforts, Peach Silk could not bring herself to say them.
However, with what she had already revealed, it was enough for Qing Wu and Dou Mama to guess the general direction of those words.
Qing Wu's face turned pale with anger.
Dou Mama was even more furious, "Those shameless people dare to throw any dirty water on others! How rude!"
As she was fuming, she felt a tight grip on her arm; it was Qing Wu gently shaking her.
Dou Mama then set aside her thoughts and looked inquiringly at Qing Wu.
Qing Wu remembered that when the Brothers took her out to play, they discussed many things along the way. Among them, Liu Anfeng had mentioned that there was a secret place next to Liu Residence. The scenery there was beautiful, and he liked it very much.
At that time, Liu An Ting and Liu Anzhi were busy with some schoolwork, so they did not hear what Liu Anfeng said next.
But Qing Wu heard it.
She recalled what Liu Anfeng had said back then, took Dou Mama's hand, and quickly wrote a few characters in her palm.
With just a few short words, Dou Mama understood and asked Peach Silk: "Is there a place nearby outside the residence where there are both phoenix trees, poplars, and locust trees?"
After thinking for a moment, Peach Silk replied: "If you turn right at the northwest corner outside the residence and go forward past an intersection, there is an open space belonging to the neighboring Wu Manor, where these three types of trees can be found. When it gets warmer, Madam Wu will have some orchids planted there. When they bloom, the fragrance will be delightful."
Dou Mama now knew many things about the residence. Upon hearing the word "Lan," she couldn't help but glance over at Qing Wu. She saw that Qing Wu had a clear look in her eyes, as if she hadn't noticed anything unusual around her, which put her at ease.
The place that Peach Silk mentioned was not far from Liu Residence. Exiting through the side gate and walking for a while would get them there.
Upon arriving, even though Qing Wu was mentally prepared, she couldn't help but marvel at the scene before her.
Tall trees stood around, and although the Withered Leaf had fallen from above, it made the trunks appear even taller and more majestic. Pine trees were planted among them, remaining evergreen even in winter. In the center were scattered plum trees, which had already begun to bud and would soon bloom in a few days.
The entire scenery exuded a resilient spirit that did not fear the cold.
After admiring the view, Qing Wu looked around but did not spot Liu Anfeng outside.
The forest was dense, and searching carefully would likely take some effort.
After thinking for a moment, Qing Wu signaled to Peach Silk, and they decided to search separately. Peach Silk went left while Dou Mama entered from the right. Meanwhile, Liang Hai, who had rushed over upon hearing the news, headed straight down the middle.
By splitting into three paths, they could save quite a bit of time in their search.
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