Chiba Sadakichi and Chiba Jutaro, who gradually felt an ominous premonition in their hearts, could no longer sit still.

Chiba Sadakichi personally went to the Uwajima Domain's residence and asked them if they knew where Sanako was.

Chiba Jutaro first went to several places where Sanako often went, such as the Genbukan, to look for Sanako.

Neither Chiba Sadaikichi nor Chiba Jutaro... got nothing.

The ominous premonition in my heart turned into a terrifying conjecture!

It was getting dark, and the prison office had long been closed. If I went to report to the official, the building would be empty.

Chiba Jutaro and others, who were worried about Sanako's safety, did not care whether it was dark or late, and decided to mobilize all the manpower they could mobilize to help them find Sanako.

For example, they had just entrusted people from the Xuanbu Hall to come and help. Chiba Jutaro approached him and Sanako's cousins: Chiba Michisaburo, the master of the Xuanbu Hall, and Chiba Tamonshiro, the master of the Xuanbu Hall.

Sanako was the apple of their eye of the Chiba family. After learning that Sanako was missing, Chiba Michisaburo and Chiba Tamonshiro were also very nervous.

After Chiba Jutaro explained the whole story to them, they said without hesitation that they would "do all they can to help."

The reason why Chiba Jutaro showed up at the Trial Guard Hall at this moment was to ask everyone in the Trial Guard Hall if they had seen Sanako, and to ask everyone in the Trial Guard Hall to help him.

Should I say it was a coincidence... Chiba Jutaro came to the imperial examination hall at the right time.

Qingden happened to meet Sanako just today.

"Today near noon, I saw Miss Sanako." Qingden said solemnly, "She was with a girl named Natsume Yue. The two of them seemed to be going somewhere to play."

"Natsumezuki?" As soon as Qingto finished speaking, Chiba Jutaro's eyes widened in shock and surprise.

After working hard all night, I finally got some high-value information related to Sanako... Chiba Jutaro was overjoyed and quickly asked:

"Tachibana-kun! Can you tell me in detail the whole process of your meeting with Sanako today?"

Qingden nodded, and then recounted in detail the whole story of his encounter with Sanako today.

After Aoto told everything he knew, Chiba Jutaro then asked a new question:

"Did Sanako say where she was going with Natsume Yue?"

"No." Qingden shook his head gently, "Miss Sanako didn't say where they were going, and I didn't ask either."

The most critical place was completely blank... Chiba Jutaro's eyes were filled with anxiety and regret uncontrollably.

At this time, Qingnobo, who had been the "questioned person" just now, suddenly changed his identity. He asked Chiba Jutaro in a serious tone:

"Mr. Jutaro, Miss Sanako told me today: That Natsume Yue is one of the disciples who is currently practicing martial arts in the Little Chiba Sword Hall. Since she is from your Little Chiba Sword Hall, then you know this girl

Where do you live?”

"I don't know...but the student book hidden in the sword hall should have Natsume Yue's address!"

"Okay." Qingden nodded, "In that case, let's go to Natsume Yue's home now! After finding Natsume Yue, maybe we can get some clues from her!"

Natsume Yue is the only clue at present... In addition to finding Natsume Yue, there is no other more effective action at the moment. Therefore, Chiba Jutaro nodded vigorously and solemnly, expressing his agreement with the proposal that Qingnobo just made.

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Since Sanako's whereabouts are unknown now, it is impossible for them to remain indifferent to the trial.

Therefore, without the need for Chiba Jutaro to make any more pleas, Aoto and Okita spontaneously expressed their willingness to help.

After a brief discussion, the team at the Trial Guard Hall quickly divided the work.

Okita and others went to various places in Edo to look for Sanako.

Aoto and Chiba Jutaro went to find Natsume Yue. The two of them first went back to the Little Chiba Sword Hall, found Natsume Yue's address in the sword hall's student book, and then went straight to Natsume Yue's home without stopping.

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As expected of a major wine merchant who has become famous in recent years... Natsume's family exudes an aura of wealth just from the outer wall.

After notifying the steward of the Natsume family, Aoto and Chiba Jutaro were led into the house. Not long after, a big shot appeared in person and met with Aoto and the others.

This big shot is Natsume Yue's father: Natsume Sohachiro.

Chiba Jutaro, who missed his sister so much, didn't care about etiquette. After a few simple greetings with Natsume Sohachiro, he bluntly explained why they came and asked where Natsume Yue was now.

Before coming to Natsume's house, Aomori had imagined various situations.

Some speculated that Natsume Yue was safe, while others speculated that Natsume Yue might have disappeared with Sanako.

Obviously, he had made various conjectures in advance and made various mental preparations...but the answer Natsume Sōhachiro gave now still exceeded all Qingto's expectations.

"Azuki came back this afternoon." Natsume Chonghachiro said solemnly, "But she is not at home now."

"Her grandmother, who lives in Osaka, has never been in good health."

"This afternoon, someone sent a letter from her grandmother: she fell ill again. Although her condition is not serious, she still needs to rest in bed for some time."

"Because she was worried about her sick grandma, Ah Yue hurriedly set off for Osaka at about 7 a.m. (4 p.m.). She should not be able to come back for half a month."

"What?" Chiba Jutaro was so shocked that his eyes were as big as bells, "Miss Natsume is not at home now? Then, did she mention anything related to Sanako to you today?

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"No." Natsume Sohachiro shook his head, "She only told me: She met Miss Chiba outside today, and then went to play with Miss Chiba. She had a great time with Miss Chiba."

"..." Qingto, who was sitting side by side with Chiba Jutaro, was now frowning.

Sanako disappeared today, and Natsume Yue, who went to play with Sanako today, happened to be away from home because she went to Osaka to visit her sick grandmother...

How the hell is there such a coincidence... Qingden thought to himself in his heart, while he narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Natsume Souhachiro deeply with a meaningful look.

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