July scratched his nose. "Actually, the people in my family like to collect ancient paintings or other things. Anyway, as long as they're of some age, my family has had some contact with them. So I've also picked up a bit."
It seemed this kid was only fit for honest business.
Su Mingyu suddenly felt a bit regretful about handing this shop over to July. "In that case, you can keep going. Also, remember to look for someone to take over from you."
After all, July had another shop in his family to run. Su Mingyu didn't want to keep him for too long.
July nodded. "I understand."
When Su Mingyu wheeled Gu Ruobai out of Wuwang, she couldn't help but sigh repeatedly.
How had this once - proper killer organization turned into something like a village committee under July's management?
Just look at all those people coming to ask for help with such trivial matters... Su Mingyu felt that her Wuwang was probably the first killer organization in the circle to gain notoriety in such a disgraceful way.
Gu Ruobai immediately saw what was on Su Mingyu's mind. He lifted his chin. "Getting well - known is a good thing. After all, your organization is new, so it needs people to know about it."
This kind of consolation didn't make Su Mingyu feel much better.
Su Mingyu frowned tightly. "Stop talking. Every time you do, I'll remember what July has done."
Seeing her look so disgusted, Gu Ruobai raised his eyebrows slightly and didn't provoke her anymore.
Back at the Prince Ruixian's Mansion, Su Mingyu resumed her idle daily life. Zhizhu couldn't stand it anymore. "Miss, you haven't been back to the Su Mansion, and there's been no sign of the wedding banquet that the Prince Ruixian promised. Isn't it a bit inappropriate for us to stay here all the time?"
Su Mingyu raised an eyebrow and glanced at her. "You little girl, do you have to remind me of this every day?"
Zhizhu was also helpless. She scratched her head. "People from the Su Mansion have come to invite you several times, but you've refused every time."
Su Mingyu looked up at Zhizhu. "You're so naive. Su Zhengyi is busy showing his loyalty to the King Yu, and Wang Manwen is focusing on taking care of the pregnant Su Yueyue. Who in the Su Family do you think wants to see me now?"
"Second Miss?" Zhizhu thought seriously for a moment. "Then we'd better not go back."
"Smart." Su Mingyu gave Zhizhu a peeled orange. "Su Yueyue is now treated like a precious gem. If I go back and accidentally get involved with her, it'll be like a scholar meeting a soldier - there'll be no way to reason."
Hearing Su Mingyu's words, Zhizhu couldn't help but shiver.
"Zhizhu, you can leave first. I have something to talk to Mingyu about."
At this moment, a cold voice came from the entrance of the yard. Su Mingyu raised an eyebrow and looked at Gu Ruobai. "What's up? Zhizhu knows all about my affairs. There's nothing she can't hear."
Although Zhizhu was grateful for Su Mingyu's trust, she still curtsied to Su Mingyu and then left the teahouse without looking back.
The last time she was left behind like this, Gu Ruobai had been saying those embarrassing love words to Su Mingyu, which made her feel speechless and embarrassed. Zhizhu thought once was enough for such an experience.
Watching Zhizhu's retreating back as if she were running away, Su Mingyu winked at Gu Ruobai. "What did you do to her?"
The prince claimed he had done nothing. "How would I know?"
Saying that, Gu Ruobai gave a signal to Mu Yi behind him, and Mu Yi immediately stepped forward.
"Today, the vice - minister of the Ministry of Justice exposed Yan Liping's corruption and bribery in front of all the court officials. All his misdeeds in Pingshi County were also brought to light."
Su Mingyu nodded. "Solid evidence?"
Mu Yi hummed in agreement. "Yan Liping wanted to explain something, but since the vice - minister of the Ministry of Justice had extremely sufficient evidence, the emperor was so angry that he immediately dismissed Yan Liping and had him thrown into the water prison to await punishment."
Hearing Mu Yi's words, Su Mingyu couldn't help but sigh. "The emperor really dotes on Concubine Chen."
For an ordinary official, such a thing would have been dealt with long ago. But although Yan Liping had committed such a serious crime, he wasn't punished on the spot but only locked in the water prison. It seemed the emperor wanted to test Concubine Chen.
"Is this what you wanted to tell me?" Su Mingyu looked down at Gu Ruobai. "There was no need to drive Zhizhu away, was there?"
Gu Ruobai didn't answer but just signaled Mu Yi to continue. "Yan Liping's case has implicated Shi Minglong. Now Shi Minglong is very anxious. As soon as he finished court, he went to see Jiang He."
Su Mingyu was still confused. "And then?"
Mu Yi pursed his lips. "I met Qingfeng, who was also there for an investigation, at Jiang He's place. When we were both dodging, he was shot. Although the arrow only hit his leg, it should be poisoned. Elder Ye couldn't find the antidote."
Su Mingyu was stunned. If it was about Qingfeng, it was indeed not suitable for Zhizhu to hear.
She frowned. "Does grandfather mean for us to find the antidote?"
Mu Yi looked at Su Mingyu and nodded apologetically. "It's my fault that I didn't protect him well. Miss Su, whenever you go to find the medicine, please take me with you."
"You go and invite Leng Ziyue first..." Before Su Mingyu could finish her sentence, she heard Leng Ziyue's voice. "No need to invite. I'm here."
Su Mingyu looked at Gu Ruobai in surprise. "Did you send someone to invite him?"
Gu Ruobai just shrugged and didn't answer.
"Mr. Leng should already know the situation. Then please make this trip, Mr. Leng." Su Mingyu curtsied to Leng Ziyue. "This Qingfeng is the lover of my maid. I hope Mr. Leng can go and check on him as soon as possible."
"Then let Mu Yi lead the way." Leng Ziyue didn't waste any words and just waved his hand, signaling Mu Yi to lead the way.
Watching their retreating backs, Su Mingyu frowned. "I still have to go to Jiang He's mansion."
As Su Mingyu was about to get up, Gu Ruobai stopped her. "If you go to Jiang He now, you probably won't get anything. We'll sneak in at night."
"Fine." Su Mingyu pouted.
As the twilight deepened, Su Mingyu and Gu Ruobai changed into night - suits, put on their masks, and leaped onto the rooftops towards Jiang He's mansion.
Jiang He had been eavesdropped on during the day, so the guards at his mansion were several times more numerous than before.
Su Mingyu and Gu Ruobai carefully avoided those guards and came to Jiang He's study.
Gu Ruobai glanced at the locked study and signaled Su Mingyu with a gesture to find another way in. But unexpectedly, Su Mingyu took out a hairpin from her head and managed to pick the lock in a few seconds.