"So soon?"

Tang Fei wanted to jump up from the sofa but was held down by Sheng Xinhua.

"Get proper treatment."

"If the Great Grandmaster intervenes, they will definitely suspect that I've returned. Shen Wuxiang is sensitive and suspicious; he will surely send someone to test the waters."

Tang Fei looked at the medical robot administering nutrient fluids and various disinfectant solutions into his body, and said anxiously, "They're after me, I must leave quickly..."

If I don't leave, I'll be trapped in this room like a dumpling.

At that time, not only will I be in danger, but Sheng Xinhua will also be endlessly troubled.

Remember, I'm still the number one fugitive on the wanted list.

Hmm, where does this slight sense of pride come from?

Sheng Xinhua associating with me, hiding and harboring...

The Shen Family could definitely charge her with treason.

Back then, my father Tang Li slaughtered the enemy until blood flowed like rivers; some regions were on the brink of extinction, yet he was still accused of treason...

The most fatal part is that countless fools believed it.

Sheng Xinhua is caught red-handed, and can't clear her name.

Not just her facing prison, but the entire Sheng Family might be doomed.

Even if the Shen Family values the Sheng Family, they won't allow them to 'assist the enemy' right under their noses.

"Tang Fei..." Sheng Xinhua grabbed Tang Fei's arm and said with concern, "I naturally have no objection if you can safely leave. But now the entire apartment building is completely surrounded, trying to leave now means walking straight into their trap."

"Even if I'm caught, it can't be at your home..." Tang Fei said righteously, pulling out the syringe on him, trying to force his way out.

"Tang Fei..." Sheng Xinhua held onto Tang Fei's arm stubbornly and said firmly, "I know you heard what Lao Mei said that day. But let me tell you, she is her, and I am me..."

"You don't have to worry about implicating me; I'm not afraid of these... focus on healing, and we'll face whatever comes after together, and find a solution together."

"But..."

"No buts, follow my arrangement."

"..."

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By Luoxia Lake.

Above Luoxia Lake.

Shen Que sat inside a black Star Disc, overlooking Lake View Apartments just a step away.

Director Guo of the Security Bureau sat beside him, though his rank and status were far higher than Shen Que.

However, he showed great respect and courtesy towards Shen Que.

After all, Shen is his surname.

Everyone in the Phoenix Empire knows this country belongs to the Shen Family...

Zhong Tianque is known as the 'Empire's gatekeeper.'

Only those permitted inside can be the host; the gatekeeper at most is considered a house servant.

Unfortunately, no one dares say such things to Zhong Tianque nowadays.

Honest advice is hard to swallow.

Guo Nu's eyes also fell upon the heavily guarded apartment complex perimeter. He said worriedly, "Do we really have to do this? She's the Finance Minister's daughter... they only have this precious daughter; if things aren't handled properly, we might thoroughly offend the Finance Minister."

"Sheng Jing fiercely protects his children; in the past, Yu Chenglong of the Yu Family offended his daughter with a few rude words, and he immediately had him locked up, imprisoned under charges of corruption and bribery... even the King couldn't plea on his behalf."

The Yu Family back then was part of the royal family, the Empress's kin, and offending Sheng Jing had no good outcome.

Is my backbone stronger than the Yu Family's?

Thus, Guo Nu felt uneasy.

Afraid that if problems arise, the Sheng Family will blame him, and the Shen Family will throw him under the bus... leaving him to face the wrath of the Sheng Family alone.

He couldn't withstand an investigation.

Which official can withstand scrutiny?

"Wanting to accomplish things but fearful of offending people?" Shen Que took back his gaze, raised his coffee cup, and said, looking at Guo Nu, "We've turned Fengming Palace upside down but found no clues about the culprit."

"The entire Fengming Palace is under the blockade of the Imperial Guard and Black Tortoise system; not even a fly can escape... where could they hide? So the most likely scenario is they escaped by hiding in vehicles able to freely enter and exit Fengming Palace."

"On that night, after the incident, only Minister Su Zhenlie and Finance Minister Sheng Jing's vehicles left the premises normally..."

Of course, there's also the Military Minister's, but he's one of us and naturally excluded.

As for the families of Shen Leyou and Dongguo Chenxi, they came in and didn't go out, thus excluded from suspicion.

"Minister Su Zhenlie returned home and didn't leave all night, nor did any family members depart. Most importantly, they have no connection with Tang Fei... logically, they wouldn't take this risk for a group of rebels."

"According to the road surveillance footage we retrieved, Sheng Jing's daughter, Sheng Xinhua, returned home just before him... She stayed at home for less than two hours before driving back to the Lake View Apartments in front of us."

"Sheng Jing already knows the truth about the Fengming Palace explosion. The entire Phoenix City is in a panic, yet Sheng Xinhua insists on rushing back to her apartment where she lives alone during this strict curfew... What could this be for? There's always something off about unusual actions."

"So, General Shen means... Tang Fei first rode in Sheng Jing's car back to the Sheng Family, and then took Miss Sheng's car to the Lake View Apartments?"

"Director Guo should also know, that guy was previously very close to Miss Sheng, and the two even made it to the trending searches because of a scandal... It's heard that he visited the Sheng Family multiple times, and Sheng Jing is very satisfied with this prospective son-in-law."

Guo Nu nodded, then said with a puzzled expression: "Wasn't it said that he was also close with Princess Zhong Yu Xiu Xue...? Could he really be playing both sides?"

"I am not entirely clear on the truth either," Shen Que spoke up, "But back then, we conducted a thorough 'investigation' on him. He indeed was a frequent visitor of the Sheng Family, even being invited to meals there during holidays by Sheng Jing."

Guo Nu felt a pang of envy.

On one hand, embracing the Finance Minister's daughter, on the other, holding the Princess.

And the key is, he hasn't faced any fallout yet.

The Finance Minister's daughter is utterly devoted to him, and the noble Princess has accompanied him to the old lands...

This is really a model for men.

He thought of himself as also quite handsome, just lacking a blind maiden.

"Is it really that punk who has returned?" Guo Nu asked curiously.

Thinking of the various interactions with that punk filled his heart with resentment.

What a detestable guy he is, how come he didn't die out there?

"How proud is Great Grandmaster Xuanyuan Mingjing? How could he possibly make a move for someone insignificant?" Shen Que, holding a coffee cup, spoke nonchalantly, showing the demeanor of someone who had uncovered the truth.

"Is this the General's idea?"

"No, it's an analysis by Lord Military Minister."

"..."

Shen Que knew what Guo Nu was worried about, and spoke up to comfort him: "Now Director Guo can rest assured, right? Without Lord Military Minister's instructions, how would we dare to lay hands on the Finance Minister's daughter?"

"It's just that Lord Military Minister doesn't want to act personally, so it's up to us to handle the specific operations... If we indeed provoke the Finance Minister, then naturally, Lord Military Minister will handle it. What does it have to do with small characters like us?"

"The General has misunderstood me. It's my honor to put my life on the line for the Military Minister, for we at the Security Bureau follow Lord Military Minister's lead without question."

Guo Nu stood up and said, "I'll get off the ship now to personally capture that punk and bring him to meet the Military Minister."

"That's great. With Director Guo commanding on-site, that punk surely won't be able to escape." Shen Que nodded and said.

"I will do my utmost to ensure that neither Lord Military Minister nor the General will be disappointed." Guo Nu assured, patting his chest.

But thinking about Tang Fei's usual antics worried him, wondering if he might have spoken too rashly.

He never gained any advantage whenever he encountered Tang Fei; what if that punk escapes again this time?

"The Security Bureau will attack from the front, while our people lay in ambush... that apartment Sheng Xinhua lives in has been locked using the Black Tortoise system, no one can get out."

"Besides, that punk is injured... I'll be ready to respond from above, he won't be causing any trouble."

"Then I'll leave it to the General." Guo Nu said gratefully.

Seeing Guo Nu about to leave, Shen Que called out: "Director Guo..."

"Does the General have any further orders?"

"Search every household in Lake View Apartments, say that there's been a report of suspicious characters entering the complex."

Guo Nu immediately grasped the deeper meaning behind Shen Que's operation; to trap only Miss Sheng, a fair search of every household in Lake View Apartments was necessary.

It seems, the Military Minister does not wish to immediately tear things apart with the Finance Minister.

"Understood."

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Lake View Apartments. Thirty-seventh floor.

Inside the room.

The doorbell rang.

No one answered.

The doorbell rang again, still no answer.

Bang bang bang...

Bang bang bang...

This time, it was loud knocking.

Obviously, the person outside became impatient.

Bang!

The room's door was pulled open from inside; Sheng Xinhua, barefoot, with her hair in disarray, dressed in a sexy black silk nightgown, rushed over in a somewhat unfulfilled rage, pointed at the Security Bureau SWAT officer at the door, and cursed: "Knock knock knock, knock your damn mother! Don't you know I'm busy right now?"

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