Liu Rumei nodded indifferently. "Does Your Highness know who the deceased is?"
Mo Liandi sighed and replied indifferently, "Lian Rui, the illegitimate daughter of the Lian family."
He had previously heard that Bai Hanfei had taken a concubine, but he never expected it to be someone from the Lian family.
Liu Rumei nodded and then asked, "And what's the identity of Lady Bai?"
A hint of a smile curled up in Mo Liandi's eyes. "Speaking of which, both Bai Hanfei and Lady Bai bear grudges against Rumei!"
Liu Rumei looked utterly confused. Bai Hanfei held a grudge against her because he had been accidentally driven crazy by her during a previous case investigation. But what did Lady Bai have to do with her?
Mo Liandi got up and sat down beside her. He said casually, "Lady Bai's name is Zhang Lanfeng. She's the only daughter of the late Prime Minister Zhang."
Prime Minister Zhang had died a mysterious and untimely death. Zhang Lanfeng would surely hold them accountable, and Rumei was no exception. The Bai family was united in their hatred for her!
Liu Rumei twitched the corner of her mouth. She had no idea that all these people had gathered in the Bai family!
A look of worry flashed across Mo Liandi's eyes. He said softly, "Rumei, this trip will surely be fraught with danger. Can you not go?"
Rumei was just a coroner. There was naturally Xue Zhan to handle the case investigation. Why did she have to put herself in danger?
However, Liu Rumei shook her head and replied with a faint smile, "Since I've agreed, how can I go back on my word?"
Moreover, she also wanted to take a look at the Bai family.
Looking at Liu Rumei, who was determined, Mo Liandi frowned tightly. His eyes were full of helplessness. Well, if she wanted to go, then so be it!
"Be careful in everything. If anything goes wrong, send Ye Zhe to inform this king!" After all, his reputation could still make Bai Hanfei tremble with fear. If Bai Hanfei didn't know his place, then don't blame him for taking action.
Liu Rumei felt a warmth in her heart. She nodded indifferently. "Okay."
After a long silence, Liu Rumei suddenly asked, "Weren't you under house arrest for three months? How come you're out now..."
What if someone like Mo Yun caught him with something and used it against him?
A hint of a smile flashed across Mo Liandi's eyes. He replied with a smile, "Is Rumei worried about this king?"
Liu Rumei pursed her lips. "You misunderstood. I'm just asking casually."
The smile on Mo Liandi's face didn't fade at all. "How could this king let them catch hold of any evidence? And even if they did, so what?"
Such arrogant words left Liu Rumei speechless. Mo Liandi held a high position and power, and he also held military authority. Even if Mo Yun wanted to deal with him, he would have to think twice.
However, if someone with ill intentions caught hold of some evidence and made a big deal out of it, it could cause immeasurable losses. "It's getting late. Your Highness should go back early!"
Mo Liandi frowned. Being confined to the mansion was really troublesome! "Rumei, after the matter in the Bai family is resolved, how about you come back to the Prince's Mansion with this king?"
He had lost count of how many times he had brought this up. It wasn't a good thing for her to stay in the Youyuan Inn. It took so much trouble for him to see her! It was really troublesome.
Liu Rumei shook her head without hesitation. "I'm fine here. Your Highness doesn't need to worry."
For now, she didn't know how to face Mo Liandi. Before that, it was more appropriate for her to stay in the Youyuan Inn.
Mo Liandi frowned tightly and said coldly, "Don't you want to see Yunxi and Yunli?"
Since she was unwilling to go, then he had no choice but to resort to coercion!
Liu Rumei was slightly stunned. She still pursed her lips and said, "Please trouble Your Highness to take care of the two of them on behalf of this little girl."
She believed that with Mo Liandi's character, he wouldn't make things difficult for the two brothers. Moreover, she could be more at ease with them staying with Mo Liandi.
Seeing that Liu Rumei was unmoved, Mo Liandi felt quite a headache for a moment. "This king doesn't have that kind of kindness. After this matter is over, if you're unwilling to return to the Prince's Mansion, this king will just throw the two of them away!"
Liu Rumei was slightly stunned. She quickly realized that Mo Liandi was threatening her. She immediately gritted her teeth and said, "In that case, then I won't trouble Your Highness. I'll go to the Prince's Mansion to pick them up tomorrow!"
A smile curled up on Mo Liandi's lips. He said indifferently, "That's good too!"
After saying that, afraid that Liu Rumei would notice something, he turned around and left, disappearing into the endless night.
Liu Rumei couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief. Her eyes were full of complex emotions. It seemed that she still had to go to the Prince's Mansion tomorrow. Since Mo Liandi had said it, he would surely do it.
At this moment, in the Prince's Mansion.
Mo Liandi was staying in the attic in the Western Garden. His eyes were full of smiles. She would be back tomorrow.
"Keep a close eye on the Marquis of Huaiyuan's Mansion. If Ning Yan'er does something stupid, don't show any mercy."
Ye Zhe nodded respectfully. "Your Highness, could the marriage between the Lian family and the Bai family be the intention of the Marquis of Huaiyuan?"
If that was really the case, then they needed to pay more attention to the Marquis of Huaiyuan's Mansion and the Lian family.
A cold look flashed across Mo Liandi's eyes. He sneered, "If he really had such an intention, the Bai family wouldn't have wanted an illegitimate daughter!"
Ye Zhe frowned slightly. Indeed, if the Bai family really wanted to ally with the Marquis of Huaiyuan's Mansion, they would probably want the Princess Anning, not an illegitimate daughter!
"This subordinate will go and investigate right away."
Since Miss Liu wanted to take on this case, then he was bound to find out clearly!
Mo Liandi nodded indifferently and then fell silent, closing his eyes.
...
The next day, just as Liu Rumei had gotten up to wash up, Ning Yan'er rushed over.
Perhaps because of Liu Rumei, Heng Niang didn't like Ning Yan'er at first sight.
A Bi looked at Heng Niang and A Nan with a look of disdain in her eyes. What kind of inn was this? There was only one waiter!
"Bring a pot of the best Biluochun tea!"
Heng Niang stood leisurely behind the counter and said without even raising her head, "One hundred taels of silver."
A Bi's eyes widened instantly. "One hundred taels! You might as well just rob me!"
Ordering a pot of tea in the Wanbaozhai only cost a few taels. Could this be a black-hearted inn?
Heng Niang finally looked up and gave her a cold look. She said indifferently, "If you think it's too expensive, please turn right when you go out. Walk for about half a cup of tea's time and you'll reach the Wanbaozhai. Farewell!"
Seeing this, A Bi was stunned again. Her eyes were full of surprise. Then she came to her senses and her face was full of embarrassment.
Ning Yan'er's face wasn't much better either. She still pursed her lips and said, "A Bi, let's just wait here for a while."
Who would have thought that as soon as these words were spoken, A Nan came over waving the rag in his hand. There was a bright smile on his face. "Please don't take up space. Could you please wait outside?"
Hearing this, Ning Yan'er's face instantly darkened. A Bi also said angrily, "How dare you be so presumptuous!"
Having served the princess for many years, this was the first time she had been treated like this!
"Our princess is willing to come to a place like yours. It's a blessing you've accumulated over several lifetimes!"