Zhu Yao knew her health was poor, and coupled with her worry for Li Shiyan, her heart was in turmoil and felt extremely heavy. This made her condition even more severe, to the point where she was completely weak!

Now hearing that there was no more commotion outside, it seemed the matter had indeed been resolved!

She felt relieved, but couldn’t help instructing Cai’er: “Why don’t you still go ask Miss Ji? See if she needs any help. She’s all alone with no one to talk to. I’m worried.”

Cai’er comforted her: “Miss, don’t worry. Miss Ji is so clever, she won’t suffer any losses.”

“Regardless, you should still help her out.”

“Yes, yes, yes, this servant will go. You just rest at ease.”

Cai’er coaxed her repeatedly before finally getting Zhu Yao to stop worrying about Ji Yunshu. Then she brought over the prepared medicine for her to take.

Zhu Yao’s health gradually improved considerably.

She slept for a while longer.

…

After Ji Yunshu resolved Qiu Shu’s early morning drama, she finally returned to her room where it was much quieter…

But this incident left her head buzzing!

The pain was truly severe.

She reached up to rub the space between her brows, her complexion not looking good. In a fleeting glance, she noticed two small pebbles on the floor that had flown in through the window.

If not for those two pebbles, she would surely have been slapped deaf by Qiu Shu’s two strikes! She picked up the two smooth stones, shifting them in her palm a few times, then walked to the window and pushed open the tightly closed shutters. A cool breeze immediately rolled in, and just like last night, outside the window there was still nothing but lanterns and a large tree.

She subconsciously raised her head to look at the rooftop, as if she could see through the beams and tiles above to perhaps… the person hiding on the roof at this very moment!

She knew it was him!

Because that feeling was too familiar.

But she also clearly understood that he was avoiding her, so no matter how hard she tried, she absolutely couldn’t find someone who was deliberately evading her.

For a moment, she could only deeply suppress that urgent longing in her heart.

Jingrong, after this case is resolved today, I’ll come find you!

She thought that by now, Luo Yang should have handled those two matters for her.

…

Zhao Quanzhi’s early morning commotion in the courtyard had robbed everyone of their sleep!

Although the matter had been dropped, people were still whispering about it, mostly mocking Zhao Quanzhi a few times.

Coming out naked in the middle of the night—this incident would definitely spread through Yanjing City like wildfire.

Thinking of this, Zhao Quanzhi’s head ached!

But what he was more concerned about now wasn’t this, but rather Chief Justice Huang’s words—evidence had been found in the artificial mountain!

His heart felt inexplicably panicked, even anxious!

A strong premonition surged to his chest!

Stirring his internal organs into chaotic trembling.

After pacing back and forth in his room for a long while, he finally gritted his teeth and slipped out, avoiding the people in the courtyard.

He hurried anxiously toward where the Court of Judicial Review was handling the case!

All along the way, his heart was clenched tight.

As he passed through the corridor, walking too hastily, he collided with someone at the corner.

“Ugh!”

The force of the collision was truly great. He stumbled backward several steps before steadying himself.

“Who’s so blind?”

He cursed without thinking!

“Who are you cursing!” Luo Yang shot back. He’d also been hit quite hard.

Zhao Quanzhi’s brow furrowed, his face showing complete disdain. He forcefully patted both his sleeves and glared at the newcomer.

Luo Yang rubbed his shoulder. Seeing the young master type before him, he immediately didn’t feel the pain anymore. Instead, he showed a rogue-like smile, puffing out his chest and saying, “Oh! So it’s Young Master Zhao!”

“Hm?” Zhao Quanzhi flicked his sleeve, squinting at the person before him who had the appearance of a “street hoodlum.” He tried hard to recall, then couldn’t help but furrow his brow, saying with displeasure, “So it’s you, the blind one!”

“Young Master Zhao recognizes me?”

“Of course I recognize you. You’re the one who falsely accused Shiyan of murder, saying you saw him covered in blood coming out from behind the artificial mountain.”

“That’s right, it was me!”

“Hmph! If not for your big mouth, Shiyan wouldn’t be considered a murderer. He’s still locked up even now, so I’d recognize you even if you turned to ash.”

Pfft—

These words made Luo Yang secretly laugh inwardly.

Recognize him even as ash?

Then why didn’t he recognize him last night! Luo Yang laughed to himself a few times. Not wanting to expose this or cause himself trouble, he cleared his throat and looked up, saying, “I say, Young Master Zhao, don’t be hostile toward me! I really did see it that night. Before those officials, I couldn’t very well lie, could I? That would be the serious crime of deception—I can’t bear such responsibility.”

Zhao Quanzhi’s eyes narrowed as he snorted like a needle: “Petty character!”

“I am indeed a petty person, can’t compare with you young masters and don’t want to. At least this young master lives openly and honestly, doesn’t do immoral things! And doesn’t engage in sneaky business.” Luo Yang seemed to be implying something with his words.

Zhao Quanzhi’s face stiffened. With a wave of his hand: “Too lazy to waste words with you.”

He was about to leave…

But Luo Yang shifted his body sideways, directly blocking his path, and asked: “Young Master Zhao, where are you heading? I’ve got nothing to do right now, so why don’t… we take a walk together? Who knows, we might even become friends after spending some time together. What do you say?”

“Bah! Who wants to be friends with you? Get lost!”

“Don’t be like that!”

Zhao Quanzhi was too lazy to waste more words. He directly went around him and walked forward.

But Luo Yang continued to shamelessly follow, asking along the way: “Are you going to see the heir?”

“…”

“But the place where the heir is being held isn’t in this direction!”

“…”

“By the way, I’ve always wanted to ask you something. Now all the witness testimony and physical evidence point to the heir having killed someone. Why do you keep saying he was wrongly accused? And you believe in him so persistently—could it be… you know the real culprit is someone else?”

Zhao Quanzhi’s steps suddenly halted!

Then he turned his head to glare viciously at the pest following beside him.

Luo Yang also met his gaze.

“What do you mean by that? If I knew who the culprit was, would I still be anxiously running around here? I’d have caught the culprit long ago.”

“I thought you knew!”

“Get lost! Don’t block me!” Luo Yang deliberately raised his voice again, saying: “I heard the Court of Judicial Review found evidence that can prove the heir is innocent, but they won’t say what it is. However, this young master is a shrewd person—there’s nothing I don’t know. If you want to know, I can tell you in advance.”

Zhao Quanzhi’s face changed drastically, his voice sharp: “What did you say? You know what it is?”

“Of course!”

“What is it?”

“You seem very nervous.”

“Speak quickly!” Zhao Quanzhi growled lowly.

Luo Yang put on a timid appearance, opening his mouth to say: “It seems… to be a pouch!”

“A… pouch?”

“A pouch embroidered with auspicious clouds. I snuck in and saw it with my own eyes.” Luo Yang was utterly serious.

Zhao Quanzhi’s pupils contracted, his entire face showing something was wrong. That suddenly revealed strange expression was immediately concealed by him.

Luo Yang secretly smiled triumphantly, lowering his voice to ask: “Young Master Zhao, what’s wrong with you?”

“Nothing!” Zhao Quanzhi’s eyes carried a hint of evasion. He casually tossed out, “Don’t follow me.”

Then he turned to head back to the courtyard!

Luo Yang watched his retreating figure, then curled his lips and waved his hand: “If you don’t want me to follow, I won’t!”

This young master certainly can’t follow you now. Otherwise, how will I draw out you, this big fish?

But Zhao Quanzhi had only walked a few steps when he suddenly stopped, turned his head and squinted while looking him up and down, suspiciously saying: “Why do I feel… you look somewhat familiar?”

Luo Yang’s face didn’t flush, his heart didn’t panic. He said: “Don’t try to get familiar with this young master! Everyone who sees this young master says they know him.”

“Shameless scoundrel!”

Zhao Quanzhi snorted lowly and left.

Luo Yang stroked his chin smugly: “Just wait till you get what’s coming to you!”

The corners of his mouth couldn’t help but curve upward.

Zhao Quanzhi quickly returned to his room, rummaging through the luggage he’d brought to the villa. At the very bottom, he found a very small brocade box. The brocade box had an extremely delicate clasp with many pear blossom patterns carved on it. He hurriedly opened the box. Inside was placed a small yellow pouch with its opening tied. Without untying it, he directly took out the pouch and tucked it into his sleeve, then once again slipped out while no one was paying attention.

After many twists and turns, he arrived at a place where no one was around.

This place was very secluded—usually no one came here.

He picked up a piece of dead wood and dug a pit in the relatively loose soil. He took out that small yellow pouch, preparing to bury it inside…