Chapter 33 Infiltrating the Private Residence Where the Fake Heiress Was Hiding

The mute servant continued to make hand gestures, but unfortunately, Li Qingluo didn't understand a single one.

As for calligraphy, Li Qingluo is still only a novice, so he can only give up.

Li Qingluo gave up on getting information from these mute slaves and decided to first sort out her current situation in her mind.

That day, to escape Li Kechuan's poison, she jumped into the Qinhuai River.

Later, she followed the river downstream and was eventually brought back to Jinling City.

She tried to climb onto the boat, but was spotted by a young man with a sword.

Later, the young man still gave her a way to survive.

She remembered telling this young man that she was from the Li family, but now it seemed that he had not sent her back to the Li family.

Perhaps this is the residence of that young man, who even took her in.

Although she didn't know whether the young man meant well or had other intentions, Li Qingluo still remembered this kindness.

For some reason, Li Qingluo felt a sense of relief.

She never had a single day of ease or joy in the Li family.

The thought of Li Kechuan and the Qu family joining forces to set a trap for her filled Li Qingluo with uncontrollable anger and resentment.

A mute servant came forward and tugged at Li Qingluo's arm. Only then did Li Qingluo see that they had already set out a meal for her at the stone table and chairs under the osmanthus tree in the courtyard.

She was pulled over and sat down, where she saw that the table was set with only some congee and side dishes.

The rice in the congee was all white and cooked until thick, fragrant, and soft.

There were four or five side dishes, and they all looked delicious.

Li Qingluo looked at the mute slaves with gratitude. The anger in her heart just now seemed to have dissipated a lot in an instant...

She had been starving for days and ate everything on the table.

The mute slaves watching nearby wore satisfied and happy smiles on their faces.

After the meal, Li Qingluo walked to the fish tank and saw her own face reflected in it.

Li Kechuan's slap was quite forceful; although the swelling had subsided considerably, her face was still covered in bruises.

As for her other wounds, they had obviously been treated.

Although there were quite a few wounds, fortunately none of them were too serious.

Another day has passed.

When Li Qingluo didn't hear anyone say they wanted to see her, she knew that the young man wouldn't see her.

Moreover, besides himself, there were only these few mute servants in this house, so it was clear that the young master did not live here.

It seems that she owes him this favor, and he'll have to wait until later to find someone to ask her for it.

Li Qingluo expressed her desire to leave to the mute slaves.

The mute servants must have been instructed beforehand, for they smiled and pointed to the door, as if to say: You may leave at any time if you wish.

Li Qinglu changed her clothes that very day.

She asked the mute servants for a set of maid's clothes, thanked them for taking care of her over the past few days, and then left the mansion.

This house is also located on the banks of the Qinhuai River, in a very secluded location, with only the words "Guiyuan" written on the gate.

It seems this young man's identity is quite mysterious.

Li Qingluo had no intention of probing and quickly disappeared into the crowd.

Prince Su's Mansion.

Just as Li Qingluo left Guiyuan, the Prince Su's residence received the news.

Zhuiyu entered the study and reported the matter to Duan Rongshi, but Duan Rongshi seemed not to hear it and continued to patiently wipe his longsword with the moonlight silk.

Zhuiyu: "Your Highness, at the Li residence, only Old Madam Pei has sent people out to secretly inquire about the Second Miss's whereabouts. Apart from General Li searching for her along the Qinhuai River on the first day, there has been no further activity from the others."

However, he had already found out that the appearance of the second young lady of the Li family that night was truly a complete accident.

The young woman was unaware of the prince's identity.

Duan Rongshi seemed not to care at all, but he did not stop Zhuiyu from continuing.

Seeing this, Zhuiyu continued, "General Li has been attending court, going to the training ground, and socializing with friends as usual these past few days. There seems to be nothing unusual about him. It's as if... he hasn't even realized that a daughter has gone missing from his home. Or perhaps, he simply doesn't care about this second daughter."

"Furthermore, I have discovered something strange."

Duan Rongshi: "Speak."

Zhuiyu: "Some time ago, on the day the second young lady returned home, the eldest daughter of the Li family committed suicide by setting herself on fire at home. The official explanation was that she had a mental illness and did this in a moment of despair. But from what I've seen, after that day, it seems that everyone in their family, except for Old Madam Pei, hates this second young lady intensely..."

Duan Rongshi: "I'm not blind."

It means that he had already discovered it.

"The filth and shady dealings of the Li family can't be hidden for long. Apart from Old Madam Pei, everyone in the household is an incompetent fool. It's just a pity for that young lady."

Chasing Rain: ? ? ?

Does the master still have compassion?

Duan Rongshi: "The sweet potatoes she made tasted pretty good."

Zhuiyu: Oh, so the prince was after that one bite of food.

No wonder, the prince usually doesn't have a good appetite, and it's rare for him to find something he likes.

The second daughter must be quite skilled at cooking.

It's a pity that she's a wealthy heiress; we can't bring her back to be a cook.

What Duan Rongshi didn't say aloud was that the woman also had a pair of quite nice eyes.

Duan Rongshi sheathed his sword: "Send people to keep an eye on the Li residence. Li Chaojing is still involved in this disaster relief embezzlement case."

Li Qingluo did not return to the Li residence immediately.

She sat by the Qinhuai River for a long time.

She even considered whether she should simply leave and become a free person with no further connection to the Li family.

She can earn money to support herself, she can start all over again, and she no longer has to be blinded by hatred and live in constant agony.

But she was not willing to give up.

I am unwilling to let my life be shattered because of the trickery and manipulation of these people.

She wants to leave the Li family, but definitely not now, not as a defeated deserter!

"Our young lady is really favored. His Highness sends her all sorts of strange and interesting things every day. She's never even seen them before."

"Isn't that right?"

Two maids passed by behind her, and Li Qingluo immediately stood up upon hearing this.

Your Highness?

There are very few people in the world who can be called Your Highness.

Surely it's not such a coincidence that they happen to be one of Prince Yun's men?

She followed the two men forward, and eventually they actually arrived at a mansion.

Li Qingluo hid behind a banyan tree, watching them enter through the back door. Just as she was wondering how she could sneak in and take a look, she unexpectedly saw a familiar figure appear.

She is Liu Jinzhi, an aunt from the Liu family!

What is she doing here?

After Liu Jinzhi greeted someone at the back gate, someone came and took her inside shortly afterward.

Li Qingluo's heart was pounding wildly.

There aren't that many coincidences in the world, so if this really is Prince Yun's residence, Li Qingzhu, who faked her death to escape, must be inside right now!

"You damned wretch, what are you doing hiding here slacking off instead of going back to your manor? Let me tell you, once you become a runaway slave, you won't even be able to leave the city gates. You'll be arrested immediately and sent to the capital's yamen, where you'll get twenty lashes and then you'll behave!"

A maidservant, seeing that Li Qingluo was dressed as a maid, immediately grabbed her waist and gave her a hard pinch.

Li Qingluo bowed her head in pain: "Granny, please spare me. I just came out for some fresh air, I dare not run away."

The old woman glanced at her, then frowned when she saw her bruised face: "Who are you? I've never seen you before?"