Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 447: The Child Is Missing!

Today is the Dragon Boat Festival, and Zhuque Street is bustling with people.

On both sides, red lanterns are hung high, exuding a festive mood.

A delicately elegant carriage moves slowly, driven by the young lad You’er, with Ning Xiang attending to Long Yue inside. Long Yue is held tightly by Li Qingmu in his arms, fearing she might get hurt.

"A Mu, don’t be like this, I’m fine. Oh, don’t hold me so tight, I can’t breathe!"

The young couple inside the carriage are affectionately close, blissfully enjoying each other’s company.

Ning Xiang is beside them, finding it difficult to watch, so she turns her face away.

How could the gentleman and madam be like this? She’s still just a young girl; it’s inappropriate for her to see such things.

As the carriage rides bumps along the way, they reach a throng of people and a lake that appears like a bright mirror ahead of them.

Jinming Lake!

A large crowd has already gathered by the lakeside, with a massive floating pavilion on the water, from which melodies of the ancient zither occasionally waft, sometimes lively, sometimes sorrowful, creating quite a lively atmosphere.

Beside the pavilion are giant dragon boats, preparing for the dragon boat races held annually on Jinming Lake, a long-standing tradition.

"Ah!"

You’er cries out to Long Yue upon reaching the lake.

His voice remains unchanged despite the medicine Duanmu Nan provided, saying recovery might not happen due to prolonged poisoning, even if detoxified, it would take time to heal.

Long Yue doesn’t mind if You’er can speak, as long as he understands her.

"Got it, got it, you want to go play, don’t you?"

After all, he’s just a thirteen-year-old lad, who’s endured hardships and never played before, finding everything refreshing now.

"Ah!"

He nods, and Long Yue instructs Ning Xiang to take him to play.

Li Qingmu rarely finds You’er agreeable, not for any other reason but because he can read the situation, knowing that having two hangers-on isn’t ideal when they’re out enjoying their time as a young couple.

As the young lad leaves with Ning Xiang, the world becomes instantly quiet.

Long Yue is unaware of the chaotic thoughts occupying Li Qingmu’s mind; after separating from Ning Xiang and You’er, Long Yue strolls along the lakeside with Li Qingmu.

There are many vendors here, offering food, toys, and various items, providing whatever one might need.

Of course, they’ll buy food and toys, but for other items, they’ll choose carefully; for those of poor quality, perhaps it’s better not to buy them!

"Hey hey, Le Xi, Le Xi, wait for me!"

A familiar voice rings out from the front, and upon closer inspection, it’s Cao Xiao and Chang Lexi; it’s no wonder they couldn’t find him at morning practice since he’d already sneaked out to find Chang Lexi!

At this moment, he carries two bundles in his left hand, three in his right, a few on his back, and several tucked in front, handling as many as his legs can manage.

"A Xiao! Le Xi! Ooh, Third Young Master Chang?"

Coming from the direction they called, besides Chang Lexi leading the buying and the thoroughly burdened Cao Xiao, there is also Chang Yao in a snug-fitting outfit. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

He walks with hands behind his back, appearing calm, but Long Yue notices a trace of worry between his brows.

Chang Yao is contemplating the marriage arrangements made by his parents, thoroughly troubled, when he hears someone calling him, instinctively raising his head.

In that instant, he cannot take his eyes off.

Facing him is a young woman standing elegantly, her pretty face slightly round due to pregnancy yet increasingly captivating; even with a slightly bulging belly, she’s no less attractive.

Chang Yao nearly forgets to breathe, staring intently at Long Yue.

She is his lifesaver; the fire on the floating pavilion years ago remains unforgettable. He once thought Pang Shuangyue saved him, but upon catching the scent of plum blossoms from Long Yue one day, he realized he might have been wrong.

Subsequently, he investigated, found several eyewitnesses, and confirmed from them that the person who saved him was not Pang Shuangyue, but Pang Longyue!

Recalling how he used to trouble and embarrass her, he’s filled with guilt, and this guilt, mingled with gratitude, turns into an indescribable emotion.

He realizes his heartbeat hastens, his gaze almost immovable.

"Why is Young Master Chang staring at my wife?"

Li Qingmu senses a tense atmosphere, his expression slightly cold.

Chang Lexi, aware of her brother’s situation, quickly intervenes, pulling him away and apologizing to Long Yue and Li Qingmu.

This once proud little princess has now learned to apologize; it’s quite remarkable.

"Sorry!"

Chang Yao bows awkwardly, Cao Xiao scratching his head, genuinely clueless about the emotional swirl occurring.

He waves daftly at the Long Yue couple, hurriedly following Chang Lexi.

"That Chang Yao, weren’t you always fighting back then, what changed now?"

Li Qingmu’s tone is chill, suggesting a hint of jealousy.

Long Yue protests her innocence, spreading her hands: "Who knows? Perhaps realizing I’m the one who saved him, he feels guilty?"

"Nonsense!"

Ugh! Alright, everything you say, my dear, is correct.

Men, when they’re jealous, can be scarier than women; Long Yue feels a shiver, quickly changing the subject: "That Lady Xiang, how is your investigation going?"

Li Qingmu indeed stops talking about Chang Yao, pondering out loud: "The Emperor hasn’t responded to me yet."

"So slow?"

Impossible, several days have passed; there should be information, right?

"No, it should’ve been released long ago; he probably obtained the information the moment I left."

"Then why is he delaying the response?"

Li Qingmu shakes his head, not knowing why.

"Yue’er!"

Suddenly, Li Qingmu’s eyes tense, abruptly moving forward.

"A Mu, what’s going on?"

"I saw a member of the Li family!"

Ever since that day when they falsely accused Li Qingmu in the Golden Hall, the Li family vanished completely, and Long Yue, hurt and upset, didn’t care about them.

This family dared to publicly malign Li Qingmu as though they’re venomous snakes, occasionally emerging to bite, making them extremely loathsome!

Long Yue glances over and sure enough, the silhouette resembles Mrs. Wang, but why does she seem to be in such a hurry?

Why in a hurry?

Has something happened?

This fleeting thought crosses Long Yue’s mind, then she follows Li Qingmu’s steps; she doesn’t have to follow, as Li Qingmu subconsciously holds her hand.

Chasing the enemy is essential, but ensuring his little wife is safe is even more crucial. What if she gets lost?

With Yue’er pregnant, it’s not wise for her to move around too much; confronting villains calls for caution, he’s keen to protect her.

As they tail along, they notice Mrs. Wang circling the area urgently, almost to the point of tears.

Soon, they see her turn into a secluded alley and enter the door of a siheyuan courtyard.

Upon entering, she cries out with a tearful voice, tinged with sobbing: "Father, Mother, husband, something’s happened, I... Xiangxiang and Xiao Xue are missing!"