"Madam, what do you mean...?"
Mu Yunxuan didn't ask directly, but could it be that Qi'er was the one responsible for the incident at Feng Yue Tower? If that were the case, Qi Er must have been incredibly fierce. Ji Yu may have opened Feng Yue Tower, but knowing Ji Yu's character, anything is possible.
"Mother, Qi Er wouldn't have attacked Feng Yue Tower without a reason. There must be another secret behind it."
Su Li explained her thoughts, almost certain that it was Qi'er's doing.
"That naughty boy, he really knows how to stir up trouble."
"Mother, Qi Er is back."
Suzie shouted before entering the room.
Immediately, Mo Niang entered with Su Qi and a freshly cleaned Li Xiaonuan.
"So, you decided to come back?" Su Zimo exclaimed sharply.
The smile on Su Qi's face froze, and he halted his steps towards Su Zimo.
Li Xiaonuan, who had never witnessed such a scene or been in such a beautiful house, was trembling in fear and hid behind Su Qi.
Su Qi worriedly wondered if his secret had been exposed, knowing his mother's temper.
Glancing at his brother and Murong Shaofeng, Su Qi knew they wouldn't betray him. As for his father...
Su Qi's mind raced as he turned his big, innocent eyes towards Mu Yunxuan, silently asking for help.
Mu Yunxuan nodded, indicating that he understood. Su Qi quickly devised a plan in his mind.
Suddenly, a trace of cunning flashed in Su Qi's innocent eyes.
He turned his gaze towards Su Zimo with an expression full of complaint, his large crystal-like eyes welling up with tears as if he were about to cry.
Everyone was stunned by his expression.
"Qi'er, who bullied you? Tell Daddy, Daddy will help you teach them a lesson. How dare they..."
Mu Yunxuan understood the tricks his son was playing, but he couldn't bear to see his son looking so aggrieved.
"Mu Yunxuan, you keep quiet!" Su Zimo angrily roared.
Mu Yunxuan promptly sealed his lips.
Jing Huai furrowed his brows. He had never witnessed anyone, especially a woman, being so disrespectful to the Holy Lord. But the Holy Lord obediently closed his mouth, almost sitting on the ground. If he didn't love him deeply, based on his understanding of the Holy Lord, he would never allow others to be so presumptuous in front of him.
"Whew...!"
Suddenly, Suzie burst into loud sobs, startling everyone in the room.
"Mother, in order to save this little sister today, Qi Er was almost captured and sold. He nearly lost his life. Instead of asking for Qi Er's reasons, Mother scolded him without knowing the truth. Mother, you hurt Qi'er."
A certain child wiped away snot and tears, refusing to face punishment and even willing to lose face in order to avoid the small black room.
Su Zimo: "..."
Mu Yunxuan shrugged his shoulders and wore a wry smile.
Murong Shaofeng maintained his calm expression, clearly amused.
Su Li remained expressionless.
"Madam, please believe what Gongzi said. Gongzi indeed faced danger and was chased in order to save Xiao Nuan."
Xiao Nuan knelt on the ground, summoning her courage to speak. Her small body trembled uncontrollably.
"Madam, it's true. Qi Er saved more than ten children, and they are currently staying in the Mo Mansion."
Mo Niang also stood up to defend Suzie, speaking the truth.
"Mother, I didn't..."
"Shut up! Did I say anything about punishing you? You're making me look like a fierce tigress."
Su Zimo glared fiercely at her pretending son. She had raised him herself and knew his thoughts well.
"Go back and rest, prepare for tomorrow's alchemy competition. As for this girl, since you brought her back, you'll take care of her."
"Thank you, Mother!" Su Qi instantly broke into a smile upon hearing this. He knew his mother wasn't punishing him and that he could continue with his plans. The act was almost complete.
Everyone looked at him, feeling a mix of embarrassment and surprise.
This was progressing a little too quickly!
Even Qing Feng, who was usually impassive, furrowed his brow.
"Mother, her name is Li Xiaonuan. She has no parents and insists on following me. I will keep her as a maid by my side."
After returning to the Mo Mansion earlier, Su Qi was relentlessly pursued by Li Xiaonuan, who insisted on becoming his maid. Helpless and unable to escape, he brought Li Xiaonuan back to Bright Moon Villa, considering her cleverness.
"It's up to you."
Su Zimo considered it. Bright Moon Villa served as a refuge, and most of the people there were homeless.
"Thank you, Madam!" Li Xiaonuan was overwhelmed with excitement and almost wanted to cry. Would she be able to live in such a beautiful house from now on?
"Momo, Ji Yu has arrived," He Yunting informed upon his return, looking dusty and resembling a servant.
"No, let him crawl to me. If he dares to intrude, kill him," Su Zimo responded, in a sour mood and feeling unlucky.
"Very well!" He Yunting turned around and whispered a few words to Wu Jiang and Hongxiang, who were waiting outside the door.
Wu Jiang and Hongxiang swiftly made their way out.
Observing Mu Yunxuan's presence again, He Yunting wondered why he had come back and who the sudden appearance of this man was. He gave Jing Huai a slight glance.
"Momo, all the shop goods have been collected, except for Mingyue Paper. We're ready for the grand opening. I've been quite busy lately," He Yunting said, finding a chair and sitting down.
"You've worked hard," Su Zimo replied, getting up and intending to rest.
"Huh! Qi'er, you've picked up another girl?" He Yunting suddenly noticed Li Xiaonuan beside Su Qi and immediately understood that she was brought back by him.
"Hmm, I found her along the way," Su Qi smiled, seemingly willing, but secretly thinking about Ji Yu outside the gate.
"Bang!" The sound of a fight could be heard outside.
Su Qi was immediately frustrated and wanted to take action. Why did everything have to happen at this moment?
With a gloomy expression, Mu Yunxuan walked out.
Su Zimo frowned slightly, her face indifferent and cold, and she followed Mu Yunxuan.
Soon, everyone went outside.
Ji Yu and Wu Jiang, Hongxiang were engaged in a clash.
Upon seeing Su Zimo emerge, the group paused.
Upon spotting Mu Yunxuan, Ji Yu and Ji Rui quickly exchanged glances, wondering why he was still at Mingyue Villa. Shouldn't he be at Bright Moon Villa by now?
"Gongzi, that's the kid," the people accompanying Ji Yu recognized Su Qi.
"Hmph! So what? Tonight, I came to your doorstep. Xiao Ye isn't afraid. The laws of Haoyue Country prohibit human trafficking, yet Fengyue Tower is involved in this despicable business. If the Ji family wants an explanation tonight, we can take this matter to the emperor," Su Qi stepped forward, not being a coward. He believed in taking action and discussing matters openly. He wouldn't cower away. The Ji family dared not openly address the issue.
"Do you think that by mentioning the emperor, I, the prince, will be afraid?" Ji Yu's face turned gloomy. He had suffered significant losses at Fengyue Tower today, with all the girls escaping. How could Fengyue Tower operate without girls?
"Of course, you won't be afraid. Haoyue Emperor is your brother-in-law. However, if the Son of Heaven violates the law, the common people are subject to the same punishment. Moreover, you are just a son of the Zhenguo Gongfu. I have evidence, and will Haoyue Emperor disregard the laws he has set?" Su Qi's soft voice was not loud, but it carried a threatening momentum.
The people behind him looked at him with a cold aura, as if the person who had been crying earlier had transformed into someone two levels above.
"What an eloquent child. Bright Moon Lord, is this how you taught your son? It took me four years for Fengyue Tower to achieve its current success, and it was destroyed in an instant by your son. Tonight, I must demand an explanation from Mingyue Villa," Ji Yu finally found a handle to grasp against Mingyue Villa. If he didn't take this opportunity for revenge, he wouldn't be Ji Yu.
He had always been patient and measured, but he couldn't bear it when faced with such a situation today. What was even more infuriating was that Zhihe was dead, and he had no evidence. If he accused Su Qi of killing her, no one would believe it. He could only swallow this frustrating loss himself.
"As my son said, Ji Gongzi wants justice, we can go to the emperor and present our case," Su Zimo looked at Ji Yu contemptuously. If she gave in, Ji Yu would trample all over Mingyue Villa. People like Ji Yu could only be dealt with using their own methods.
Ji Rui lifted her chin and slowly stepped forward, projecting an air of superiority. Beneath her delicately painted makeup, a hint of disdain could be seen. This woman was nothing but a mere ant.
"Owner, you are being arrogant yourself. Do you really think that a piece of paper is enough to make us fear you?" Ji Rui remarked, with greater caution this time. The woman before her was unlike the delicate flowers she had dealt with previously. She needed to play the game slowly and find her weak spot. Ji Rui didn't believe that the woman would dare to raise the alarm to the emperor for such a trivial matter at this time.
What frustrated Ji Rui even more was that the Holy Lord of Cloud City had been staying at Bright Moon Villa. The people they sent to investigate this woman had not returned, and someone was obstructing their efforts to uncover the owner of Moon Mountain Villa. It seemed that the owner of Bright Moon Villa had a hidden secret.