"I'll take my men and leave the city at once." Dean Chen didn't dare delay for a moment.
Consort Yuan already wanted the little girl dead. With her brother leading the troops, there was no way he would let the girl return to the city alive.
"The Eighth Prince was lured out of the city just as the Emperor learned of the matter, and the little girl followed right after. It seems someone is determined to see her dead," Zhan Yi quickly deduced.
"I will return at once to gather the Qian family's men and ride out of the city," Qian Fu said, turning to leave.
"I'll go as well," Old Gu added, rushing out the door.
Madam Zhan, thoroughly frightened, rose unsteadily. "I will go to the palace now."
"My lady, you aren't well. Please, stay here. I will take my men and leave the city," Zhan Yi said as he rose.
"Husband," Madam Zhan said, taking two steps after him. "You must bring our granddaughter back safely."
"I will." Zhan Yi departed.
