Mo Litian personally escorted Liu Rumei and the other two back to the Prince of Guo'an's Mansion before leaving.
The Yunxi brothers were already physically and mentally exhausted, but they had also gained quite a bit today.
Seeing the three return at this hour, Butler Zhang couldn't help but feel a bit worried. "Miss Liu, are you all right?"
Liu Rumei glanced at the already darkening sky and a hint of apology flashed across her eyes. "We went to the yamen today and got delayed. I'm sorry to have worried you, Butler Zhang."
Hearing this, Butler Zhang frowned instantly. "Has something happened again?"
Liu Rumei sighed and her eyes were full of helplessness. "We found several corpses in a small forest not far outside the city today!"
Butler Zhang was shocked. "Have you caught the murderer?"
Liu Rumei shook her head. "Not yet."
The murderer was extremely cunning. If it were in modern times, with surveillance facilities everywhere, it would be no problem to find the culprit. But now in ancient times, the matter had become rather difficult.
Seeing Liu Rumei's dejected face, Butler Zhang couldn't help but sigh. Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind. "Miss Liu, you might as well ask the prince about this! Maybe the prince can help!"
The prince hadn't had his meal yet and had been waiting for Miss Liu to return. If Miss Liu went to find the prince, the prince would surely be extremely delighted!
Thinking of this, Butler Zhang nodded repeatedly in his heart. "I'll send the two young masters back to the Western Garden. Please rest assured, Miss Liu."
Yunxi was always a smart kid. He instantly saw what was on Butler Zhang's mind. He subconsciously wanted to speak up and take Liu Rumei away, but then he thought better of it. He was now under someone else's roof and had to be submissive!
Today he had ruined that stingy man's good deed. That man would surely make him suffer in secret!
Just thinking about that day when he had just taken his sister's sachet and that man had refused to let it go made him extremely angry! Just you wait. He would surely get even when he grew up!
Hearing this, Liu Rumei's eyes lit up instantly. She quickly bowed to Butler Zhang. "Thank you for the reminder, Butler Zhang!"
Mo Liandi was a man of high position and power with many capable subordinates. Maybe he could help them find a clue!
Butler Zhang smiled. "You're welcome, Miss Liu. The prince is in the study. You can go directly."
After saying that, he suddenly seemed to remember something and quickly added, "The prince hasn't had his meal yet. Please wait a moment, Miss Liu. I'll go prepare some food. Please take it to the prince on your way."
Liu Rumei didn't notice Butler Zhang's intentions and simply nodded with a smile. "Okay, I'll wait here."
Hearing this, the smile on Butler Zhang's face deepened. He quickly turned around and left.
Seeing this, the Yunxi brothers both shook their heads and sighed.
Liu Rumei frowned. "What's wrong? Are you sleepy?"
Yunli shook his head. "Sister, we can go back by ourselves. We don't need to trouble Butler Zhang to send us."
He had a good memory and never forgot a road he had walked once. He was especially familiar with the way back to the Western Garden.
Yunxi also nodded with a smile. "Sister, are you going to the yamen tomorrow?"
Liu Rumei smiled gently. "Of course. Why don't you two rest at home tomorrow?"
Once she got busy, she would forget about time and everything else. She was afraid she wouldn't be able to take good care of the two kids if they followed her.
Yunxi immediately shook his head. "No, we'll go with you tomorrow. There's no reason to give up halfway!"
Moreover, he was quite curious about the murderer!
Yunli also nodded in agreement. "If we don't follow sister, how can we learn anything? Sister, don't worry. We can take care of ourselves!"
After saying that, without saying anything more, he pulled Yunxi and headed towards the Western Garden.
By the time Butler Zhang came back, the Yunxi brothers had already left.
Liu Rumei took the food box Butler Zhang handed her and explained with a smile, "They've gone back first. You should rest early, Butler Zhang."
Butler Zhang nodded with a smile. "Okay. Then I'll trouble Miss Liu."
Liu Rumei gave a charming smile. "When asking for someone's help, one should naturally offer some benefits!"
She was a subordinate of the Prince of Guo'an's Mansion. Mo Liandi had no obligation to help her with the case!
But Butler Zhang's smile remained. "Miss Liu has upheld justice for the people and brought a good reputation to the Prince of Guo'an's Mansion! If anything, the prince should thank Miss Liu."
The deaths of the former emperor and the old prince were like thorns in the prince's heart. If it weren't for Miss Liu, they might still not know the cause of their deaths!
Moreover, Miss Liu had helped the prince get rid of Long Fei! She was so brave, resourceful and meticulous. No wonder the prince had taken a fancy to her.
The smile on Liu Rumei's face didn't fade. "You're too kind, Butler Zhang. It's getting late. I'll go now."
"Take your time, Miss Liu."
At this moment, in the study.
Mo Liandi's eyes were full of gloom. Looking at the jade pendant in his hand, his heart was filled with loneliness.
Father, your son will surely demand justice from Mo Yun!
Such an ungrateful man who killed his brother and father didn't deserve to sit on the throne.
Seeing Mo Liandi like this, Ye Zhe couldn't help but feel worried. Since Miss Liu came, this was the first time he had seen the prince like this.
Just as he was thinking this, a respectful voice came from outside the door. "Miss Liu."
Hearing this, Ye Zhe was instantly overjoyed. He subconsciously looked at Mo Liandi, only to find that Mo Liandi had already put away the jade pendant and the coldness in his eyes had disappeared. The speed at which he changed his expression made Ye Zhe speechless!
Since coming to the Prince of Guo'an's Mansion, this was the first time Liu Rumei had come to Mo Liandi's place.
Seeing this elegant yet solemn courtyard, Liu Rumei couldn't help but nod secretly. It was similar to her Western Garden.
There was no attic, only a grove of green bamboo!
She stood at the door and knocked. The indifferent voice from inside the room quickly came. "Come in."
Liu Rumei walked in leisurely and smiled at him. "Greetings, Your Highness. Butler Zhang asked me to bring you some food."
Looking at the faint smile on Liu Rumei's face and the food in her hand, Mo Liandi's heart skipped a beat, but his expression remained the same. "Hmm."
After she placed the food on the table, Mo Liandi casually asked, "Where did you go today?"
Why was it Mo Litian who sent her back again?
Just thinking of Mo Litian's elegant face made him feel extremely annoyed.
Liu Rumei shook her head and sighed. She told him everything that had happened today in detail. Her expression was full of grief and indignation. "Your Highness, can you help me investigate this?"
She wouldn't be able to sleep or eat well until the murderer was caught.
Mo Liandi knew what was on her mind. A smile curved his lips. "Okay. I'll send someone to investigate tomorrow. Have you had your meal?"
No matter what her purpose was for coming, he was always happy in his heart, just like how his father had felt about his mother!