"Young Master Shang, you absolutely mustn't do this!"

Zhao Wu immediately pushed aside Xiao Luomu, rushed into the crowd, and tore down those banners with sensitive words.

Xiao Luomu quickly stopped him, exclaiming in surprise, "Fifth Brother, what are you doing?!"

Zhao Wu is stupid, but that's relative; it's compared to Zhao Cheng.

He grew up in the Right Prime Minister's residence and followed Zhao Cheng, who had transmigrated, for five years. Although he wasn't very smart, he was quite perceptive about certain important matters.

Zhao Cheng has always kept a low profile. Even when he did something remarkable and earned more money than many people could earn in a lifetime, he never made a fuss, didn't want any pomp or circumstance, and never showed off.

He was only twenty years old, the age when he was young and impetuous and liked to compare and show off, but he restrained himself as if he were a fifty-year-old man.

Zhao Wu sometimes felt frustrated and anxious for him.

But Xiao Luomu's high-profile fuss, his inspections, and his guidance made Zhao Cheng seem like a high-ranking official who had just come down from the imperial court.

If this gets out, Zhao Cheng's years of forbearance will be ruined!

Zhao Wu became increasingly alarmed as he thought about it, and secretly thought to himself, "Thank goodness my master didn't come!"

Just as Zhao Wu was about to explain, he saw that everyone except Xiao Luomu was staring at him expectantly, so he pulled Xiao Luomu aside. Just as he was about to explain, he suddenly paused.

In that instant, Zhao Wu felt his mind return, and before speaking, he tried to clear his head a little.

"Young Master Shang, it's because you made such a big fuss that my master isn't coming!"

"What?!" Xiao Luomu was stunned and exclaimed, "What's going on?"

"I……"

Xiao Luomu pointed behind him and said sincerely, "I'm just expressing my respect for him! All the young masters in Qingdong admire him!"

Zhao Wu said solemnly, "Our master is used to being low-key and hates ostentation the most!"

As he said this, Xiao Luofeng and Chen Hai walked over.

With admiration in his eyes, Chen Hai praised, "Young Prime Minister, you are of noble character and integrity!"

Xiao Luofeng still looked displeased and asked, "It's almost dark. You came alone. Where is the young prime minister?"

"Master has gone to Lingshan first."

"What?!" Xiao Luomu and the other two were all shocked.

Seeing the three people's reaction, Zhao Wu was a little scared and asked in confusion, "What... happened?"

Xiao Luomu said excitedly, "We can't go to Lingshan now!"

Why?

Xiao Luomu didn't answer Zhao Wu, but looked anxiously at Xiao Luofeng and said, "Brother, I'd like to trouble you to take some men and help me rescue the young prime minister!"

Xiao Luofeng thought for a moment and nodded.

Seeing this, Zhao Wu panicked even more and asked, "What exactly happened to Lingshan?"

"Danger!" Xiao Luomu hurriedly ran towards the city.

...

Yanchuan Ministry of Justice Prison.

Su Ye, with her long hair draped over her shoulders, was half-lying against the iron bars of her cell. On the low table in front of her were roast chicken, pig's trotters, and a plate of melons and fruits.

His face was ruddy, and he held a wine pot as he said, "Once I get out of here, I'll find a way to get you out. As long as you're willing to risk your lives for me, I can make you rich!"

Su Ye was the only one being held in custody, but there were three other people in the cell next to him, all with messy hair and covered in dirt.

One of the prisoners asked, "Are you sure you can get out?"

"Is this even real?" Su Ye took a sip of wine and pointed to the dishes on the low table, saying, "Can you even eat this? You can't, can you?"

"I'm different! I have connections!"

As she spoke, Su Ye tore off a chicken leg, took a bite, and then threw it into the next cubicle, causing three prisoners to scramble for it.

"Third Uncle, didn't you already arrange for someone to make things happen? Why won't Deng Fugui release me?" Su Ye muttered for a while, then suddenly her eyes lit up and she laughed, "I know! You're deliberately trying to toughen me up, aren't you?"

"That must be it!"

"After all, Xiao Sheng isn't very interested in the family business, and Su Wei is stubborn. Only I am worth your guidance!"

"Third Uncle! Eldest Uncle! Once I'm gone this time, I'll definitely make the Su family business even bigger and stronger!"

Just as Su Ye was immersed in her own world of excitement, a hand reached out from the next cubicle.

"Young Master Su, would you like a drink?"

"Yes, give us some wine!"

Su Ye sneered and said, "Look at your spineless faces!"

As he spoke, he threw the wine in, which sparked another scramble among the three of them.

Su Ye watched with a sense of contentment, thoroughly enjoying herself.

At this moment, Chai Xin walked over with a person dressed in black and wearing a veiled hat.

Su Ye lay half-reclined, glancing up at the black veil that obscured the face of the man in black.

"Lord Chai, are you going to let me out?"

Chai Xin smiled politely and said, "Young Master Su, there's no rush. The Ministry of Justice needs to make a file and will order an artist to paint your portrait."

"You need to prepare a record before releasing someone, right? I understand, I understand."

Su Ye then stood up, kicked the low table aside, and sat up straight.

The inmate in the next cubicle got excited.

"Young Master Su, you really can go out!"

"Remember to take me with you!"

"Young Master Su, I will serve you with my life, even unto death..."

"Shut up!!!" Chai Xin roared, rushed over and kicked the iron bars, and the prisoners quieted down.

Su Ye looked at the man in black with a smile and said, "This artist, don't pay them any attention, you can begin."

Two jailers came in, handed the man in black a chair, and then stood guard to one side.

After the man in black sat down, he took out his painting tools and said, "Take off your clothes."

Upon hearing this, Su Ye smiled, took off her coat, and said, "So you're a female artist!"

The man in black didn't write anything, but continued, "Take off all your clothes."

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