Xiao Yao said, "I can use information tracking to find everyone who has entered and exited this room within the last three days."

That's okay too.

Si Jin nodded, picked up the teacup and set it aside, then spoke in a clear and steady voice:

How many people are there in total?

Xiao Yao: [Four.]

Si Jin took out four teacups and arranged them neatly beside her, while listening to Xiao Yao's report:

[So far, besides you and the Governor, only Lu Zhiyang, the steward, and the maids Chunxiang and Xiahe have entered and exited this place.]

Qi Linyuan's room was the most important place in the entire mansion, and no one could enter without his permission.

Therefore, those who were able to enter were basically loyal servants who had been in the household for seven or eight years.

But it is precisely this kind of betrayal by trusted confidants that deserves the most severe punishment.

"Okay." Si Jin agreed and called out:

"Someone come here!"

Soon, Chunxiang, who was on night watch, came in and bowed her head to receive orders.

Si Jin named several people.

Chunxiang immediately obeyed and went out.

A short while later, the other three arrived.

When they came in, the boy was carrying a teapot.

With utmost elegance, she poured the problematic tea, little by little, into the teacup.

The four people stood in a single file formation.

Lu Zhiyang was already a little thirsty, and seeing Si Jin pouring tea, he simply walked over without ceremony, picked up a cup of tea, and smiled:

"Sister-in-law, what do you want with us? Is there something wrong with my cousin?"

As he spoke, he was about to put the tea into his mouth.

Having confirmed his innocence, Si Jin immediately raised her voice to remind him:

"Don't drink it, it's laced with porn."

Lu Zhiyang paused, then immediately slammed the teacup on the ground, his eyes filled with vigilance.

He was quick-witted and immediately turned to look at Si Jin:

"Then what is the purpose of calling us here?"

"It's very simple, please have some tea."

Si Jin sat down in the main seat and spoke softly:

"These teas contain addictive and potentially fatal drugs."

The suspect is among the three of you.

Either you report the other party's recent unusual activities.

"Or, each of you drink a cup and get out of the Qi residence."

This choice is tantamount to "either point out the real culprit, or die together."

Chunxiang and Xiahe trembled with fear, and within moments their eyes reddened, tears streaming uncontrollably down their faces.

"Mr. Pei, we haven't added anything to the tea!"

“Mr. Pei, we are innocent. We haven’t touched any tea these past few days.”

"Yes, Mr. Pei, the city lord is very picky about his tea; his tea is always prepared by the steward!"

The butler, who had been standing motionless to the side, was suddenly called upon: ...

He paused for a moment, then bowed respectfully without changing his expression:

“Mr. Pei, I was invited to the manor by the old city lord. I have been here for more than 30 years and have watched Xiao Yuan grow up since he was a child. How could I harm him?”

"Yeah?"

Si Jin carefully observed his expression, then reached out, picked up a cup of tea, and held it up to him. "Then drink it for me."

The butler frowned slightly:

"Sir! I have absolutely no disloyalty to the city lord!"

Si Jin raised an eyebrow, showing no intention of withdrawing her hand.

Left with no other option, the butler took a deep breath and stepped forward to take the cup of tea.

As if going to the execution ground, he drank it all in one gulp.

As he put down his teacup, a fleeting glint of hatred flashed in his eyes.

But before that hatred could even be revealed, it was pierced back by a sharp glare from the young man.

The boy's clear and pleasant voice then rang out:

"Does the housekeeper smoke a lot of porn, does he?"