Chapter 217: Shameful Things
"Then I'll help my sister look for it."
As soon as the maid spoke, Suqing's expression worsened: "No need, it may have fallen on the way. I'll look for it myself later."
After saying that, she went back into the house and paced anxiously to herself.
How could this have happened out of the blue? Could it be that someone did it on purpose?
"You heartless wretch!" She was still furious no matter how much she thought about it. She picked up the half-embroidered handkerchief and twisted it in her hand, cursing loudly.
The person was unknown, and the handwriting was completely unrecognizable; the only thing written was a scribbled instruction for her to go to the Imperial Garden at Chenshi (7-9 AM).
If she went, she didn't know what kind of coercion she would face, but if she didn't go, and that person spread the word, she would be doomed.
No, we can't just sit here and wait to die. We have to think of a way to make that person suffer, and it would be best to shut him up completely!
A glint of malice flashed in Su Qing's eyes. She got up, took out a pair of silver scissors from the jewelry box, and hid them in her sleeve.
In the early spring, as dawn breaks and dusk falls, the fiery clouds on the horizon gradually sink, leaving only the endless night and a clear moon behind the clouds.
"You want to see her in person?"
Zhong Heng hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, but still handed the black cloak to him.
Yu Shiyan nodded, but didn't say much. His fingertips brushed against the cool cloak he draped over his body, and the wide brim of the hood hung down, covering most of his jade-like, exquisitely sculpted face.
"I'll go alone."
"……yes."
Su Qing had been waiting anxiously in front of the artificial hill. When she saw the black figure slowly approaching, her eyes flashed strangely.
Although there were hardly any people wandering around outside at this hour, there were still waves of guards taking turns patrolling.
The man stopped some distance away from her, his voice cold and carrying a hint of superiority: "If you want to keep your secrets, you'll have to exchange them for what I want to know."
Su Qing found the voice somewhat familiar, but couldn't quite place it. She could only tentatively ask, "What do you want to know?"
"Your master's shameful secrets."
Su Qing's eyes widened in disbelief: "You want to bribe me?"
"Sacrificing others to save yourself is a worthwhile trade."
Yu Shiyan's lips curved slightly, the curve as perfect as a poppy swaying in the morning breeze, carrying a fatal allure.
"You don't have to tell me. Think it over carefully. Whether you live or lose your head is up to you."
"You...you want money, don't you? I'll give you as much as you want."
Su Qing gritted her teeth, still somewhat unwilling to give up.
If word got out that she had offended her master, she wouldn't fare any better.
"You're not in a position to negotiate with me."
Yu Shiyan turned around coldly, casually picked up a note from his sleeve and threw it in front of her.
Intimidated by his imposing manner, Su Qing picked up the note with some fear and glanced at it in the dim light. She was so angry that her lips trembled: "Nonsense...nonsense!"
"It's clearly written in black and white; he confessed to it himself."
Yu Shiyan chuckled lightly: "Your lover has no intention of sacrificing himself to protect you."
Su Qing felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar. Her legs went weak and she collapsed to the ground. After a long while, she murmured, "Consort Wan... Consort Wan is lending money at exorbitant interest rates outside and has also opened a casino in the suburbs."
"Go on."
"And, and..."
"Think carefully and explain everything in great detail."
Yu Shiyan frowned, his tone tinged with impatience.
He knew about Consort Wan's actions, but he simply turned a blind eye and pretended not to see them.
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