Someone was scheming against her, and Liu Shimei had certainly considered who the mastermind might be.
However, her relationship with Mu Jiangli had not reached a point where she could share such matters.
So, after a moment of silence, she said, "There's no conclusion yet. Today has been quite busy. Let's focus on the matter at hand. There are still plenty of people waiting to see who will walk out of the Fusheng Pavilion alive!"
Mu Jiangli also realized that he had overstepped boundaries.
He nodded and stood up. "I came to the Imperial Capital for some business today. I heard about the opening of the Fusheng Pavilion and came to take a look. A small gift is just a sign of respect. I won't take up any more of your time. Carry on with your work."
"Thank you, Young Master Mu." Liu Shimei turned to look at Huangfu Lingyao and said, "Lingyao, can you escort Young Master Mu out for me?"
