After Feng Fuce left with Bai Zhi'er, the frightened townspeople finally helped each other to stand up.
"That was terrifying." They were still shaken.
"Why did the Marquis Wan suddenly order all the girls to stand up? Could it be that he intends to catch them for alchemy?"
"Oh dear! It's so frightening. The Xiuluo Guard is notorious for their cruelty. It's probably another evil plan by the treacherous Marquis Wan to please the Emperor."
A little boy with a runny nose said innocently, "No, mother, I just stole a glance, and it seemed like Marquis Wan was looking for someone, maybe his sister is missing."
"Nonsense!" His mother scolded him: "Marquis Wan is an orphan, where would he have a sister? There must be a conspiracy."
The little boy tried to argue but couldn't match the adults' stubbornness.
The next day, the rumor about Marquis Wan capturing young boys and girls to refine longevity medicine spread more wildly.
