The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 722 Mourning and Conspiracy (5)_1

Chapter 722: Chapter 722 Mourning and Conspiracy (5)_1

"Yes, my lady." Under her urging, the maidservants including Lu Mamah also dispersed.

Alone in bed, Lin Ziyin tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Habits can be terrifying. It’s only been a few days since their marriage, but she had already gotten accustomed to having Chu Suifeng by her side.

While the snow continued to fall outside, the room remained warm. Qiaoqiao, who was sleeping in the outer room, had already fallen into a deep sleep, occasionally releasing soft snores. This girl’s heart was indeed big, and Lin Ziyin couldn’t help but laugh. Amidst Qiaoqiao’s snores, she gradually fell into sleep.

"Catch the assassin!" In the middle of the night, a sudden outcry resonated within the silent Wang Residence.

Hong Ying and the others woke up instantly. "Oh no."

Without bothering to put on their overcoats, they immediately drew their swords and raced to Lin Ziyin’s room.

The room was eerily quiet, without a single sound.

Lady Qin and Lady Lu had already hurried to the room. Something felt off.

The sight within the room immediately sent everyone into a panic. With all the commotion outside, even if Lin Ziyin was slumbering due to exhaustion, shouldn’t the night guard Qiaoqiao come out as well?

"Lady Wang, Qiaoqiao." Lady Qin cried out loudly.

But the room remained eerily silent.

Throwing caution to the wind, Lady Qin and the others finally broke the door open.

The room was pitch black and nothing could be seen. Lady Lu carried a lantern inside, immediately illuminating the room.

They saw Qiaoqiao sleeping soundly on the couch in the outer room, emitting soft snores. Despite so many people entering, this girl seemed not to have reacted at all.

"Something’s not right, the room feels so cold." Lun Luo exclaimed. Meanwhile, Lady Qin and Lady Lu had already dashed into the inner chamber.

"Lady Wang is missing." Lady Qin pulled aside the bed curtain, only to find that the person who should have been sleeping in the bed was nowhere to be found.

Lady Qin touched the quilt, it was cold. Looking up, she saw a person-sized hole in the roof directly above the bed.

Clearly, the assassin had kidnapped Lady Wang through there.

"What do we do?" With the Prince absent from the residence and Lady Wang disappearing right under their noses, a chill ran through Hong Ying and the others at this moment.

"Is Lady Wang alright?" Outside the room, the worried query of Bai Xian was heard.

"Lady Wang is missing." Lady Lu walked out, her face grim as she answered.

Bai Xian’s eyes widened in shock. "Don’t panic, I’ve already ordered the residence to be locked down and men to be dispatched for a search. Also, send someone to notify the Prince."

"Let’s split up and search. Don’t miss out on any room, or even the corners." Lady Lu anxiously instructed.

The Wang Residence’s guards were all well-trained, and even the maidens in Lin Ziyin’s courtyard were carefully selected by Chu Suifeng.

After Bai Xian assigned tasks, the guards in the Wang Residence awaited orders, beginning a carpet search.

"Hasn’t the assassin been caught yet?" A frail-sounding lady asked from her bed.

"I don’t know, mam. There was a commotion in the front yard, it’s getting louder and louder." Qingting answered quietly.

As they were talking, a commanding voice rang out from the courtyard, "Everyone, get dressed and assemble in the courtyard immediately."

The lady recognized the voice. It belonged to Lu Mamah, one of Lin Ziyin’s maids.

"What happened?" The lady asked.

Qingting shook her head, "I do not know, mam."

"Help me get up." The lady, trembling, rose from her bed, and began to get dressed. Meanwhile, the noise outside was getting louder.

As the lady emerged with Qingting, they saw that the courtyard was already filled with people.