Yuchi didn’t come back all night. Qingzhu was quite calm; she always believed in her big brother Yuchi. But Xun Xian was different. Late at night, after watching Qingzhu fall asleep, she started to feel uneasy. She had a vague sense that something might be happening to Yuchi. "Could it be that he went to the Zhou Family alone this morning and then ran into big trouble?" "That would be too unfortunate, wouldn’t it?" "Jiangzhou City isn’t this chaotic, right?" Xun Xian speculated . But on second thought, things might not be as she imagined. Zhou Xingcai always gave her a pretty wild impression, practically someone with unfulfilled desires. A woman like her could devour a person completely. So, could an old lecher like Yuchi resist Zhou Xingcai’s allure? So perhaps he might be enjoying himself at the Zhou Family, possibly engaging in some shenanigans with Zhou Xingcai. Like doing something scandalously acrobatic. Thinking this, she quietly pushed open the door to first check Yuchi’s guesthouse room. Upon seeing the room completely empty, she fell into a brief confusion. He really hasn’t come back. "He should be alright, right?" Xun Xian wrestled with herself. The title of "old lecher" for Yuchi was definitely confirmed by her. So would he be enjoying himself with Zhou Xingcai? In the Wei Family, there was still Wei Yuan, who was on a different level compared to Zhou Xingcai. If Yuchi wasn’t affected by Wei Yuan, he had no reason to be interested in Zhou Xingcai. It couldn’t really be like what she joked before, that the wildflower smells better than the cultivated ones at home, right? ... Not afraid of getting ill. No matter what, Xun Xian decided that if Yuchi didn’t return by morning, she would go to the Zhou Family. At least inquire about the situation, to see if Yuchi was dead or alive. For now, she returned to Wei Qingzhu’s room. She sat quietly on the floor mat, meditating silently. Yuchi had told her to protect Wei Qingzhu well, and she needed to achieve that. The light outside gradually brightened the next day. It was really a good day, with clear skies and not a cloud in sight. The fall breeze was arriving, and some young men and women, who were more sensitive to the cold, had put on autumn clothes. Another autumn day arrived, with trees along the roadsides starting to shed their leaves. The bustling bun shops, the busy noodle houses, and the various snack stalls filled Jiangzhou City with prosperity. Xun Xian could hear couples making babies late at night; the sound was truly unparalleled. Were people in Jiangzhou City always this open? She wondered how she never knew. The beautiful Wei Qingzhu got up to wash her face and put on a cyan shawl to ward off the chill. "Qingzhu, your big brother Yuchi didn’t come back last night," Xun Xian remarked. Wei Qingzhu’s reaction was exactly what she expected, and she appeared quite calmly indifferent. "It’s okay, Miss Xun, big brother Yuchi must have his reasons," Wei Qingzhu replied. "He might be dealing with something important right now." "It’s best not to disturb big brother Yuchi," she added. With that, she stood up, her exquisite, beautiful face pushing open the window of the guesthouse. The lively sounds immediately flowed in, and the morning sun cast a radiant glow on her fair, delicate face. Truly a stunning beauty. Xun Xian marveled at how pretty this girl Wei Qingzhu was, but she insisted, "We should go to the Zhou Family to check things out." "He’s just a mortal body now, in Jiangzhou City where all sorts of spirits and demons exist." "If he really got lost, I’d have a hard time excusing myself," Xun Xian considered herself a person who valued her word, so since she promised to protect Yuchi and Wei Qingzhu, she would do it. So, they went to see what was going on. She couldn’t comprehend how Qingzhu could be so relaxed about it all. "Perhaps it’s because those involved are often confused?" Xun Xian thought to herself. Wei Qingzhu could only agree; otherwise, Miss Xun wouldn’t stop murmuring about it today. It’s fine to go and check. Understanding where her big brother Yuchi was right now would suffice, without disrupting his plans. Silence could be a virtue in many cases. Content with the plan, Xun Xian guided Wei Qingzhu through the bustling market, heading towards the Zhou Family. There were still plenty of carriages on the road, and all kinds of performances were abundant. Some early-rising ladies from the brothel were already out looking for customers. Around eight or nine in the morning, the two arrived at the Zhou Residence. The Zhou Family’s guards initially didn’t recognize Xun Xian, but upon seeing her patrol uniform, they immediately welcomed her. Without effort, the pair directly found Zhou Xingcai. Holding a pink handkerchief, Zhou Xingcai was calmly using oil to polish a guqin at a stone table. She seemed quite composed. Upon hearing Xun Xian inquiring about Yuchi’s whereabouts, she shook her head in a daze and replied, "Young Master Yuchi left yesterday." "It was probably around an hour after noon." After hearing this, Xun Xian’s face immediately turned grim. Did Yuchi already return home? Then where could he be? Could he really have disappeared into thin air? An ominous premonition grew stronger. "Did he say where he was going?" Xun Xian asked anxiously. Zhou Xingcai shook her head, pausing her string-polishing hand, and stood up, her tone tinged with worry: "Why, didn’t Young Master Yuchi return yesterday?" she asked with concern. "No," Xun Xian shook her head, "He didn’t come back at all last night." Zhou Xingcai seemed even more bewildered. She murmured to herself, "That doesn’t make sense." "Young Master Yuchi is a very proper person, he was supposed to have lunch with people from other families today." "So he shouldn’t have gone far, or even if he got lost, he could’ve taken a carriage to the guesthouse." "Is it possible that Young Master Yuchi had someone he needed to meet in private?" Zhou Xingcai speculated . Embracing her guqin, she presented a calm and steady demeanor. "I wouldn’t know," Xun Xian deliberately said, "I thought he was staying over at your Zhou Family last night." "Miss Xun, you’re kidding," Zhou Xingcai answered, "Young Master Yuchi, such an elegant person, obviously wouldn’t be interested in me." "It would truly be wonderful to have a chance to see the world from Young Master Yuchi’s perspective," "Yet that’s simply impossible." Sighing, Zhou Xingcai made an attempt, "How about I send some of our servants to inquire around?" "Our Zhou Family is acquainted with some people in Jiangzhou City." "If Young Master Yuchi went to another family, I’ll let the Defense Department know as soon as I find news." Zhou Xingcai wore an expression full of concern for Yuchi’s safety. Even the degree of anxiety on her face was meticulously hidden. She managed to show Xun Xian her care without getting herself entangled in the matter. Truly a woman who could change her expression faster than flipping a page. Having nothing else to follow up on, Xun Xian could only bitterly smile and shake her head, saying, "Thank you for the trouble then." Shaking her head, Zhou Xingcai said, "It’s what we should do for Young Master Yuchi." "...He is a good man."