"However, what the Crown Prince said is true. You'd better not leave the Prince Guo'an's Mansion these days."
Hearing this, Liu Rumei was even more confused, and her brows furrowed. "What on earth is going on?"
Yun Xi and Yun Li also walked into the West Garden. Their identical faces were full of anger.
Sixi, who was following them, was also indignant. "What kind of people are they!"
Seeing Liu Rumei in the courtyard, Sixi swallowed back the words on the tip of his tongue, filled with unwillingness.
Yun Xi pursed his thin lips, extremely unhappy. He had originally planned to buy some pastries on the street, but unexpectedly heard such remarks.
Liu Liu had kindly helped them, yet they had turned against her. A bunch of ungrateful hypocrites!
Yun Li also looked a bit grim. He obediently walked over and sat beside Liu Rumei, silent.
Seeing the three of them like this, Mo Liandi's eyes grew even colder.
After a while, Ye Zhe returned. Frowning, he glanced at Liu Rumei, then leaned over beside Mo Liandi and whispered a few words.
Hearing this, Mo Liandi's coldness intensified. The hand holding Liu Rumei tightened slightly. A bunch of useless cowards, actually targeting Liu Liu!
Liu Rumei also looked rather unhappy. The words Mo Litian had said just now flashed through her mind, and she had a vague guess. "Is it because of the Liu and Xu families?"
It seemed that someone was taking advantage of the situation and making a big deal out of Xiao Hu's death!
Yun Xi said angrily, "That kid clearly died like that. Liu Liu didn't lie! Let alone taking bribes. A bunch of fools!"
A cold glint flashed in Liu Rumei's eyes. It seemed her guess was right. She just didn't know who was behind all this.
Mo Liandi's voice also carried a bit of chill. "Liu Liu, stay at home these days. I'll handle this."
Since they wanted to use Liu Liu as a breakthrough, the rumors outside must be extremely unpleasant.
Thinking of this, the coldness in his eyes deepened.
Liu Rumei shook her head upon hearing this. "A straight tree casts no crooked shadow. If I really hide in the Prince Guo'an's Mansion, it might seem like I'm guilty in the eyes of those people!"
She clearly understood the power of rumors. If she hid in the mansion, even if the truth was cleared up later, there would still be some people who would doubt her.
Rather than being timid, it was better to be upright.
Xue Zhan's eyes flashed with admiration. "Sure enough, you're worthy of being Miss Liu!"
Mo Litian's eyes also showed a bit of gentle smile. "If there's anything I can do to help, Miss Liu, just ask."
"No need. Your Highness the Crown Prince should handle your own affairs first." Even if the Xu family had a hundred guts, they wouldn't dare to do this today. The person behind this was just trying to find a breakthrough through Liu Liu to deal with him.
And in the capital, there were only a few people who wanted to kill him at all times. It wasn't hard to guess.
Mo Litian's face changed slightly. He quickly understood. Those who targeted Liu Rumei were just trying to attack the Prince Guo'an's Mansion, and the biggest beneficiary would be him.
There were some things he didn't want, but there were always people behind him fighting for them.
Looking at the calm Liu Rumei in front of him, a complex look flashed in Mo Litian's eyes. He loosened his tightened fists slightly and pursed his lips. "I understand."
Seeing Mo Litian like this, a complex look also flashed in Liu Rumei's eyes. Mo Litian was a good person, but it was a pity...
Just as she was thinking, suddenly someone turned her head. A slightly cool voice sounded in her ear. "If there's no important matter, Your Highness the Crown Prince should return to the palace."
Mo Litian's eyes suddenly turned cold. He pursed his lips and glanced at Liu Rumei in Mo Liandi's arms. After hesitating for a moment, he finally gritted his teeth and left.
Xue Zhan raised his eyebrows, fanning his folding fan. He looked at the scene in front of him with great interest, and the corner of his mouth curled up. "Mo Liandi, Miss Liu hasn't married you yet. You're ruining Miss Liu's reputation."
Mo Liandi gave him a cold look and said coldly, "My woman has nothing to do with you. If you're bored, go solve cases."
Xue Zhan curled his lips and shook his head. "You're really heartless. You forget the old when you get a new one..."
Mo Liandi's face grew even darker. "If you say one more word, do you believe I'll throw you into the mass grave?"
Hearing this, Xue Zhan almost instinctively shut up and turned around without hesitation. Face is precious, but life is more important!
"Wait, I'll go with you." Just as he reached the door, Liu Rumei's voice came over.
Mo Liandi's eyes were full of disapproval. "Liu Liu..."
"I can't hide forever. Do you mean I'll never leave if this case isn't solved?" Liu Rumei calmly got up from Mo Liandi's arms and walked towards Xue Zhan.
Yun Xi and the other two quickly followed.
Xue Zhan raised his eyebrows and dared to smile at Mo Liandi again. "Your Highness, farewell."
Mo Liandi didn't bother about Xue Zhan. He just watched Liu Rumei's departing back, his eyes full of worry. Finally, he sighed.
"Ye Zhe!"
Ye Zhe bowed respectfully and followed after a flash.
The group walked towards the yamen. Standing on the street, Liu Rumei finally understood why Xue Zhan had asked her to stay in the Prince Guo'an's Mansion to avoid the limelight.
As they walked along, the street was filled with remarks about her.
"I didn't expect Miss Liu to be such a person!"
"Tell me about it. She protects her own kind. With the backing of the Prince Guo'an's Mansion, she's naturally arrogant and domineering."
"Most likely, for those previous cases, it was the Prince Guo'an who sent people to solve them!"
"Didn't you hear? For that case in the palace, it was the Crown Prince and the Prince Guo'an who had spent a lot of effort to find the murderer. Who knew this woman would use tricks to take the credit and get the Prince Guo'an and the Crown Prince punished by His Majesty!"
"I wonder what kind of tricks this woman used to bewitch the Prince like this!"
"I said a commoner girl couldn't be as you described!"
"Pfft! Poor Xiao Hu of the Xu family! What dry drowning? How can a person drown after leaving the water?"
"..."
Yun Xi and his brother couldn't bear it any longer. If it weren't for Liu Rumei holding them back, they would have rushed in front of those people to argue.
"Miss Liu isn't such a person. If it weren't for Miss Liu, for Uncle Bai's case, maybe Auntie Yan'er's would still be dead without knowing the truth!"
Ning Yan'er, supported by A Bi, stood to one side, looking unsteady. Her face was slightly angry, as if she was enraged by these rumors. She was trying her best to defend Liu Rumei!