Of course, he wanted to investigate this matter on his own, but he didn't expect Shen Li to be so tough and difficult to deal with.
If they didn't hand the person over to her today, this matter might not end well.
But not just anyone could pour dirt on them.
"The person, we can hand him over to you! But extorting confessions by torture and fabricating all sorts of baseless charges—no one can frame Princess Heyuan like this. Sometimes, for the sake of maintaining face, the royal family wouldn't mind getting rid of some people!" Xiao Hanzhi warned.
At this moment, Princess Heyuan also came to her senses and chimed in, "Right! Shen Li, I'm warning you! You must return my man intact! If you try to extort a confession from him and frame me!"
Here, Princess Heyuan let out a cold snort. "I surely have a hundred ways to make you pay!"
"Your Highness the Prince and Your Highness the Princess are being too serious. The people from the princess's mansion will surely be treated as honored guests in our Shen Mansion. Where's the talk of extorting confessions by torture?" Shen Li said with a smile.
"Since Miss Shen has said so, I and Princess Heyuan are surely at ease! I hope Miss Shen won't go back on her word! In three days, we'll come to the Shen Mansion to pick up the man!"
After saying that, without waiting for Shen Li to react, Xiao Hanzhi simply flicked his sleeve and led his people away.
After their figures disappeared from sight, Jiao Yue immediately praised with a laugh, "Miss! You're so amazing! You looked so imposing just now! You really let out a sigh of relief!"
Thinking of Xiao Hanzhi's back as he was angrily driven away by her, Shen Li couldn't help narrowing her eyes.
Xiao Hanzhi, what you owe me and everyone in our Shen Mansion, one day, I'll surely make you pay it back one by one.
"Jiao Yue, you go and watch that Wang Ze. Send a signal and ask big brother to come and take the man away! Remember, don't hurt him!"
When it came to interrogating prisoners, no one was more proficient than the Night Shade Division!
Whipping and branding were the most inferior methods. The Night Shade Division used psychological tactics when interrogating prisoners. They could achieve the expected results without harming the prisoner's appearance at all.
Of course, outsiders like Xiao Hanzhi didn't know this. It was because she grew up there that Shen Li was so familiar with it.
In less than the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Shen Yi rushed over with his men. On the way, the spies of the Night Shade Division had already reported to him what had happened on the street tonight.
Although he was sure that his younger sister was out of danger, Shen Yi still looked solemn. This made his already pale face even paler.
"Big brother, don't worry about me! The doctor also said that the poison in me has been cured. I just need to rest for a while and I'll be fine."
Seeing Shen Li's comforting smile, Shen Yi immediately felt much more at ease.
"Take more people with you when you go out in the future. Only Jiao Yue around you is reliable. I'll send two people to you tomorrow to protect you. Then I can rest assured. Things like what happened today won't happen again."
Shen Yi looked at Shen Li sitting weakly on the bed with pity. "You're just too innocent and have no scheming. How can you be a match for that good cousin of yours who has a heart as shrewd as a seven - orifice exquisite heart? She made you suffer like this! And yet you still regarded her as a good person. There's no one more foolish than you in the world!"
With big brother's intelligence, how could he not have seen through the true nature of Xiao Hanzhi and Shen Miao in the previous life? It was just for her sake that he had helped that despicable couple all the way. In the end, he ended up in such a miserable situation.
Rarely, Shen Li coquettishly laid her head on Shen Yi's shoulder. "Big brother, after this incident, I've seen Shen Miao clearly. I'll surely have less contact with her in the future! Of course, if she dares to provoke me again, I'll surely teach her a good lesson."
Hearing this, Shen Yi just patted her head reassuringly.
After all, this was someone else's mansion. They couldn't stay here for too long. Supported by Jiao Yue, Shen Li and Shen Yi went to thank Doctor Murong who had saved her today.
A servant gently knocked on Murong Chu's door. Standing outside, Shen Yi said, "We really appreciate what Mr. Murong did today. I wonder if Mr. Murong would like to meet us so that our Shen Mansion can express our gratitude."
Inside the room, Murong Chu, who was reading a medical book, didn't get up when he heard the noise outside. He just sat at the table and said, "It's just a little effort. Since the girl is awake, you should just leave."
Hearing this, Shen Yi wasn't angry. He just said politely, "It may be a small matter to Mr. Murong, but it's a life - saving grace to my younger sister. I hope Mr. Murong can meet us so that my younger sister and I can thank you in person!"
Murong Chu inside the room shook his head. He had just acted out of the benevolence of a doctor tonight. He didn't want to see someone die or get seriously injured in front of him, so he had stepped in to help.
He didn't want to get involved with any princes or princesses. Saving people was his duty, but he didn't want to deal with those high - ranking officials and nobles.
But now, after hearing what Shen Yi said, it would be inappropriate for him not to meet them.
The door opened from the inside. Murong Chu stood outside. Only then did Shen Li see Doctor Murong that Jiao Yue had mentioned.
It turned out that he wasn't the old man with graying beard she had imagined, but a cold and handsome young man.
Murong Chu's cold gaze swept over Shen Li beside him. In a tone typical of a doctor, he said, "Don't let the wound get wet before it scabs. Keep your diet light recently. Don't eat any spicy or stimulating food!"
Shen Li nodded. "Firstly, thank you, Mr. Murong, for saving my life today. Secondly, you restored my internal strength and martial arts. This is another great favor."
Shen Yi took over and said, "Mr. Murong has done such a great favor to our Shen Mansion today. If there's anything you need in the future, our Shen Mansion will surely do our best."
"I'm just a carefree doctor with no desires. I appreciate your kindness, but I'll decline. I like a quiet life. If there's nothing else, you can leave now!"
Hearing Murong Chu's refusal, Shen Yi, rarely, didn't show the slightest bit of dissatisfaction. He just led everyone away.
Sitting in the carriage, Shen Li was suspicious. "Big brother, does this Mr. Murong have some important identity? Otherwise, why are you so respectful to him?"
"Li'er is really smart! This Mr. Murong's name is Murong Chu. Although he's only twenty years old, he's already the heir of the Celestial Valley. His medical skills are outstanding. It's rumored that he can bring the dead back to life. People gave him the nickname 'The Hand from the Ghost Valley'. He often helps the common people, but his whereabouts are unpredictable. Li'er, you're really lucky to have met him today."
Shen Li touched her nose. "So, it was worth getting stabbed then? I met a divine doctor and got my internal strength restored. Maybe the next time I get injured, I'll meet some great master!"
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Before Shen Yi's voice faded, they heard a flurry of commotion outside the carriage.
"Reporting to the eldest young master and the eldest young lady, the heir of the Prince of Li is here to pay a visit!"
"The Prince of Li? Our Shen Mansion has no friendship with the Prince of Li's Mansion. What does Xuan Yuanjue want?" Shen Yi stared at Shen Li's face and asked.
He had heard something about the matter between his younger sister and Xuan Yuanjue.
Shen Li shrank her neck awkwardly. "I guess he just happened to be out enjoying the lanterns and met us."