Chapter 228: 226

Shangguan Xuanyi was in the room talking to the emperor and empress. With his sharp senses, he had been keeping his attention divided, waiting for Xiao'er's arrival.

When he heard the anxious voice of Aunt Rong coming faintly from outside, he walked out, just in time to hear her words.

"Where is that girl?" He rushed to stand in front of Aunt Rong.

Shangguan Xuanyi had never seen Aunt Rong so panicked before, and he couldn't help but feel a wave of dread rising in his heart.

"The Meridian Gate direction. The girl went to track the Japanese envoys. They have smallpox virus on them," Aunt Rong tersely stated.

But Shangguan Xuanyi was clever and quickly caught on to what was happening. Without saying a word, he utilized his Qinggong skills and chased after them.

Along the way, he wished that he had wings so he could fly.