"You say disappearing outside might still give us a clue to search, but disappearing into thin air inside the dungeon—such a bizarre event—how are we supposed to find them?"
"Exactly. The Pri Minister is being way too demanding, even threatening us with our lives. What should we do now?"
"Looks like this ti, our lives are dood."
"Instead of wasting ti here gossiping, it’s better if we quickly investigate. That way, we might still have a sliver of hope."
Among the servants, one person analyzed the situation rationally.
"We understand that reasoning, but we don’t even know where to start investigating."
"Are you stupid? A dwarf’s features are so distinct. All we need to do is create a portrait, and post it throughout the streets and alleys of the Capital. If the dwarf is still in the Capital, he’ll have nowhere to hide."
"Right, why didn’t I think of that!"
When everyone heard this, they suddenly realized it and the gloom that had been weighing them down lifted significantly.
"Then let’s not delay any further. Everyone, get to work quickly. Our lives are interconnected, so we must work together."
"Yes, yes, let’s go find soone to draw the portrait imdiately."
The group spoke as they walked out of the dungeon.
"Clang!"
An ear-piercing sound of the door slamming shut severed the dungeon’s ties to the outside world.
Indeed, a single door divided two worlds—one side was heaven, the other was hell.
As they watched the large door slowly close, the prisoners in the dungeon looked utterly despairing.
It seed this lifeti would end within these confines.
The General’s Mansion, Peacock Court.
Situtu Qinger was sitting by the window, holding a needle and thread, deeply engrossed in embroidery...
"Second Miss, Second Miss!"
At this mont, Orchid ca in from outside.
"What’s the matter?" Situtu Qinger responded without even lifting her head.
"Did you know? Right now, the entire Capital is in an uproar. The Fourth Prince had sent a dwarf to the Pri Minister’s Mansion, but now the dwarf has escaped. The Pri Minister’s residence has drawn countless portraits and is searching all over the streets!"
"Is that so?"
Hearing sothing related to the Fourth Prince, Situtu Qinger imdiately stopped her embroidery.
"Indeed. That damned dwarf has caused friction between the Fourth Prince and the Pri Minister. Truly despicable." Orchid, knowing the Second Miss had feelings for the Fourth Prince, imdiately tailored her words to suit her attitude.
Upon hearing this, Situtu Qinger elegantly picked up her needle and thread and resud her embroidery: "Who cares! The Fourth Prince has already handed the dwarf over to the Pri Minister. Whether he escaped or not is the Pri Minister’s problem; it doesn’t concern the Fourth Prince."
"That may be true, Second Miss, but think about it—if that vicious dwarf finds out the Fourth Prince betrayed him, do you think he’d let the Fourth Prince off so easily?"
Situtu Qinger froze: "Wouldn’t that make the Fourth Prince’s situation incredibly dangerous? No, I need to inform him right away."
Saying this, she placed her embroidery on the table and stood up, stepping out gracefully with her Golden Lotus Step.
"Second Miss, Second Miss, wait for !"
Orchid hurriedly chased after her. Anyti the Fourth Prince was ntioned, the Second Miss would lose her composure. Unfortunately, the Fourth Prince seed to show more affection toward the Eldest Miss. The Second Miss was too blinded by love to see the truth that Orchid, as an observer, could clearly understand.
The Fourth Prince’s Mansion.
In the hall, the Fourth Prince was listening to a guard’s report.
"What? The dwarf escaped?"
"Yes, Fourth Prince."
"Are you sure the information is accurate?"
"There’s no mistake. His portraits are now everywhere in the Capital. If he hadn’t escaped, the Pri Minister’s Mansion wouldn’t go to such great lengths."
"How could my grandfather handle it so poorly? Letting the dwarf escape?" The Fourth Prince was incredulous. His grandfather had adamantly declared he would avenge his son. The enemy had been delivered right to his hands, yet not only did he fail to deal with him, but he even let him escape. The Fourth Prince couldn’t comprehend it.
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