It was quite a feat for Liu Yihao to have lurked in the capital for so many years. However, he still failed to escape Ye Zhe's notice. After two days of searching, Ye Zhe finally brought him back.
When everyone saw the bloodstained front of Ye Zhe's robe, they couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.
"What's going on?" Liu Yihao was just an ordinary civilian. Even if he knew some martial arts, it was unlikely that he could hurt Ye Zhe.
Seeing the concern in Liu Rumei's eyes, Ye Zhe felt a warmth in his heart. He replied indifferently, "This man knows some martial arts. It was my carelessness!"
A glint of light flashed in Mo Liandi's eyes. He looked at Liu Yihao, who was lying unconscious on the ground, with a mysterious expression.
Liu Rumei clearly didn't believe this. Ye Zhe was always steady and not the kind of person who would be careless! There must be another reason for this!
But seeing Ye Zhe standing respectfully behind Mo Liandi without saying a word, she didn't ask any more questions.
Xue Zhan also had a glint in his eyes. It seemed that apart from the Huaiyuan Marquis Mansion, there was another group of people involved in this matter.
He took the cooled tea handed over by Xiao Heyuan and splashed it directly on Liu Yihao's face.
The cold stimulation made Liu Yihao wake up suddenly. Thinking of what had happened before he passed out, he quickly turned over and got up. Looking at Xue Zhan and the others around him, he thought to himself that things were bad. Subconsciously, he wanted to rush out of the door.
But just as he took a step, a chill came from his neck. Liu Yihao swallowed subconsciously, feeling a chill down his spine.
Mo Liandi was sitting casually beside Liu Rumei. He pushed the pastries placed beside him over, remaining silent, but the imposing manner around him was hard to ignore.
Yun Xi and Yun Li were standing beside Liu Rumei. One of them looked nonchalant, somewhat like Xue Zhan, while the other was gentle and jade-like, with a shy smile on his face.
Xue Zhan placed the cup on the table and sat leisurely in the main seat. "Why is Young Master Liu so panicked?"
Liu Yihao's heart trembled, but he quickly regained his composure. A calm voice slowly came out of his mouth, "I'm afraid you've made a mistake, Lord Xue. I don't have the surname Liu!"
A look of mockery flashed in Xiao Heyuan's eyes. He unfolded the drawing paper in his hand in front of everyone.
Xue Zhan said leisurely, "If that's the case, I wonder if Young Master could explain to this official why you look exactly the same as this Young Master Liu?"
"This official doesn't believe in coincidences. Also, the ring on Young Master's hand is exactly the same as the one Young Master Liu used to wear!" Xue Zhan continued, and the imposing manner in his tone was unreservedly revealed.
Liu Yihao subconsciously clenched his hand. His eyes were full of coldness. "You've really made a mistake, Lord Xue. I got this ring by chance. As for my appearance, there are all kinds of strange things in this vast world. It's not strange to have people who look exactly the same."
Seeing that the man in front of him refused to admit it no matter what, Xue Zhan raised his eyebrows. "You're right. There are all kinds of strange things in this vast world. How could it be such a coincidence?"
Then, he smiled again, "I wonder what Young Master's name is and where his home is?"
"My name is Song Yang. I don't live in the capital. I came here to visit my relatives."
"To visit your relatives?"
"Yes. It's a pity that I came at a bad time. My relatives' family is no longer in the capital."
Xue Zhan smiled again, "So, Young Master Song's relatives are the Liu family?"
Although it was a question, there was no such meaning in Xue Zhan's tone at all! It was as if he had already affirmed his answer.
Liu Yihao's heart sank slightly. He really wanted to find an excuse to get out of this, but looking at Xue Zhan's smile that didn't reach his eyes, he knew that this Lord Xue was not that simple.
Seeing that Liu Yihao fell into silence, Xue Zhan said leisurely again, "Liu Yihao, Song Yang? It's quite interesting!"
Liu Rumei also raised her eyebrows and sat quietly on one side, watching Xue Zhan interrogate.
"Constable Xiao, go and invite Master Xu here quickly to see if this is Song Yang or his adopted younger brother Liu Yihao?" Xue Zhan still had a smile on his face, but the words he uttered made Liu Yihao's face change.
Constable Xiao quickly nodded respectfully and sent someone to the Xu family.
Liu Yihao's heart sank suddenly. His eyes were full of frost, and his fingers subconsciously rubbed the ring on his hand.
Liu Rumei also secretly sized up Liu Yihao, wanting to find a flaw on his face, but found nothing.
Just then, a cup of tea and some pastries were pushed in front of her. "Have some to fill your stomach."
It seemed that lunch would be delayed today.
Liu Rumei nodded with a faint smile. She took out some silver from her bosom and gave it to the Yun Xi and Yun Li brothers. Then she stuffed them with a few pastries. "If you're hungry, go and buy some food."
The two brothers both nodded with a smile, "Okay."
After about half a cup of tea time, Master Xu came slowly. There was a look of impatience in his eyes. He sneered, "I wonder what important matter Lord Xue sent someone to call this old man here for?"
The heavy rumors were getting deeper and deeper. He didn't believe that Mo Liandi wouldn't hand over that bitch under these rumors.
The Widow Liu and that bastard were already dead. Now, only this hypocritical Liu Rumei was left!
Sensing Master Xu's gaze, Mo Liandi's eyes were full of coldness. The cold air around him suddenly gushed out, which was startling.
Master Xu's heart also trembled. He felt a chill down his spine. But thinking of what that person had said, he calmed down again. Even though Mo Liandi was in a high position and had great power, he was afraid that he didn't dare to go against all the common people in the capital!
If he wanted to save his reputation, he would surely have to hand over Liu Rumei!
Seeing Master Xu's venomous gaze on her, Liu Rumei smiled charmingly. "Why is Master Xu looking at me like this? It was Lord Xue who invited you here today."
She could understand Master Xu's unwillingness and grief over the death of his son.
However, the deaths of the Widow Liu and Xiao Xin, as well as the rumors that had arisen in the capital, had changed her view.
Xue Zhan also said in a timely manner, "I invited you here today because a distinguished guest has come! He has a deep friendship with you. This official thought that you two hadn't seen each other for many years, so I rashly invited you here."
Master Xu's expression froze. When he followed Xue Zhan's gaze and looked at the man standing with his back to him, the familiar back made his heart skip a beat. His face was full of horror.
This... This was impossible! He couldn't still be alive!
Liu Yihao took a deep breath to calm his hatred. He slowly turned around and forced a smile on his face. "Master Xu, long time no see. How have you been?"
Looking at the face that often appeared in his memory and in his dreams at midnight, Master Xu couldn't help but take a step back. His legs went weak, and he fell straight to the ground. His eyes were full of horror. "No... This is impossible!"