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It would take at least half an hour to drive to the county town where Susu was, but Gu Nanyan couldn’t wait.

Feng Chengxi, having lived in peaceful times and seen little of the world, thought Gu Nanyan was overreacting. What could possibly happen to Susu while she was with her own mother? At worst, she might be engaged off for a dowry—Susu could just run away if that happened.

But Gu Nanyan, who had governed the entire Great Qi Kingdom, had seen it all. The depths of human cruelty went beyond imagination.

There was no time to waste!

Glancing at the time, Gu Nanyan immediately ordered her bodyguard to call the police: "Report it now. Tell the local police to respond immediately—say the Zhao family is trafficking an underage girl. Hurry!"

The bodyguard obeyed without hesitation and made the call.

Feng Chengxi sat beside Gu Nanyan, her heart pounding. Still confused, she cautiously asked, "Your Majesty, what could possibly happen to Susu? Won’t involving the police cause trouble? If it turns out to be nothing, it might damage your reputation. People might say you’re abusing your influence and public authority."

"Feng Chengxi!"

Gu Nanyan’s voice wasn’t sharp or raised—she merely uttered the name calmly.

But Feng Chengxi knew the Empress was furious.

Her knees weakened, and she nearly dropped to her knees in fear.

Gu Nanyan grabbed her arm, steadying her, then spoke slowly, "I’d rather it be a false alarm. If nothing’s wrong, that’s fine—I’ll only lose a bit of reputation, and that’s nothing.

Compared ​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌‌​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‌‍to Susu, it’s not even worth mentioning.

If something really happens to her, regret won’t change a thing."

She turned to Feng Chengxi. "You’re my assistant. Remember my principles—no reputation, popularity, or work is more important than a person’s safety.

I don’t like regrets. I don’t want to make up for things afterward. I want to prevent disasters before they happen."

Feng Chengxi lowered her head, her eyes moist. A warmth surged in her chest.

They weren’t Gu Nanyan’s family or friends—just people she’d met through work. Yet the Empress was willing to go this far for them.

The bodyguard had already alerted the police, and the local authorities were on their way. Feeling slightly relieved, Gu Nanyan finally turned her attention to Huo Sanchun across from her.

They had left in a hurry, traveling in a spacious RV.

"Speak. What exactly happened to Susu?"

Gu Nanyan tilted her chin slightly, signaling the bodyguard to remove the tape from Huo Sanchun’s mouth.

Once freed, Huo Sanchun immediately pleaded in a soft voice, "Your Majesty, it’s a misunderstanding. I wasn’t here to stop you—I came to apologize.

I admit I gave Liu Dong money to take Susu home. But I never imagined she’d sell her off for a dowry. Susu’s already been handed over to the Zhao family.

I was worried about her, so I rushed to find you."

Huo Sanchun knew better than to lie. After years in the entertainment industry, she understood how to read people.

Gu Nanyan was too sharp. One look, and she’d guessed Susu was in danger.

Her methods were ruthless—even the slightest risk was unacceptable. She hadn’t hesitated to call the police, reputation be damned.

Lying to such a woman would only invite greater wrath. So Huo Sanchun confessed everything.

When Feng Chengxi heard that Susu had been left alone with the Zhao family, she gasped.

She knew Liu Dong had traded Susu for a dowry, but in her mind, it was just an engagement—a formality since Susu was underage. The families would discuss marriage when she came of age.

She never imagined Susu had been thrown to the Zhao family like this.

This was selling a child!

Susu was so young. Left alone with them, she must be terrified. If anything worse happened…

Feng Chengxi couldn’t bear to think about it.

Now, she was grateful Gu Nanyan had called the police.

Meanwhile, at the Zhao residence in the county town…

Susu felt like she was dying. Lying on the floor, her body weak with exhaustion, fear and helplessness overwhelmed her. Tears streamed uncontrollably down her face.

Her clothes had been torn to shreds, barely clinging to her body—only her undergarments remained.

Zhao Dabao was already pulling at her underwear.

Trembling, Susu forced herself to stay calm.

What would Gu Nanyan do in her place?

She would fight back.

The thought of Gu Nanyan filled her with strength. Slowly, she raised her hand, gathering her energy…

The moment Zhao Dabao leaned in again, she struck—digging her fingers into his eyes with all her might.

"AAARGH!"

Zhao Dabao howled in pain, instinctively slapping her across the face before clutching his eyes and wailing.

Susu spat out blood from the blow.

Her body ached, but at least Zhao Dabao had stopped. He was too busy whimpering over his injured eyes.

"Hurts! Hurts! It hurts!"

Zhao Dabao staggered toward the door, pounding on it. "Mom! Mom! It hurts! Let me out!"

The person outside didn’t open it, instead coaxing him, "Be good, Dabao. Go be close with your wife. Remember what Mom taught you—hug her."

Lying on the floor, Susu’s eyes burned with hatred.

They weren’t human. They were monsters.

Just then, chaos erupted outside—shouts, scrambling footsteps.

"Officers! Officers, what’s this about? We’re good people! We haven’t done anything wrong!"

"We received a report that you’re trafficking an underage girl. Where is she?"

The Zhao family panicked but tried to stay composed. "That’s nonsense! Who reported this? Our family would never do such a thing! We’re honest businesspeople—you know that!

We pay our taxes, follow the rules—we don’t break the law!"

"Enough. Hand her over. Now."

Seeing the officers’ stern faces, Zhao's father grew angry. "Who made this report? This is slander! Was it Liu Dong?

That woman has no conscience! She’s the one who left the girl here, said we should look after her—and now she’s calling the police?

Officers, you have to see through this!"

"So you admit she’s here. Produce her immediately."

The Zhao family hesitated. They couldn’t let the police into the bedroom now—not after the commotion inside, Susu’s cries for help. They’d find her battered and broken, undeniable proof of their crime.

"Officer Chen," Zhao's father tried schmoozing, "I know your station chief. We’re old friends. Surely—"

"Enough!" The officer snapped. "I don’t care who you know. Hand her over now. Confess, and you might get leniency. Keep stalling, and no one can save you.

Not even the chief. Not even the commissioner."

The officer’s tone was unyielding.

Zhao's father was a respected figure in the county—people usually deferred to him. But the police weren’t budging. This was serious.

His heart raced, but he forced himself to stay composed. "Officer, can you at least tell me who reported this?"

"I did. Got a problem with that?"

A deep, authoritative voice cut through the chaos.

Gu Nanyan arrived with her entourage.