The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window onto Su Jinli and Jiang Yan's bed. Su Jinli slowly opened her eyes and saw Jiang Yan already dressed beside her. Seeing her awake, Jiang Yan smiled and said, "Jinli, you're awake. I was just about to go to the Prime Minister's residence to discuss Liu's matter with my father-in-law."
Su Jinli sat up and said, "I'll go too. Liu is targeting me, and I might be able to think of some solutions if I'm there."
Jiang Yan thought about it and nodded, "Okay, let's go together."
After the two of them packed up, they headed to the Prime Minister's residence. Arriving at the residence, Su Jinli and Jiang Yan went straight to the study, where Prime Minister Su was already waiting. Seeing them come in, a trace of worry crossed Su's face. He said, "Yan'er, Jinli, you're here. I just heard that Liu Shi is restless in the Buddhist temple, and I was just about to discuss what to do."
Su Jinli frowned and said, "Dad, Liu must be planning something vicious again. She has tried to harm me time and time again before, and we must not let her succeed this time."
Jiang Yan nodded and said, "Father-in-law, Jinli is right. Liu is vicious and we must come up with a foolproof plan to completely eliminate this hidden danger of hers."
Su Xiang stroked his beard and said after a moment of contemplation, "I secretly sent people to investigate. Liu seems to be in contact with some people outside, but I haven't found out who they are yet. But what is certain is that she will not give up revenge on Jinli easily."
Su Jinli gritted her teeth and said, "This Liu family is so despicable! Dad, Jiang Yan, do you think she will try to join forces with someone to deal with me again? Like that princess from last time?"
Jiang Yan shook his head and said, "The princess probably won't. After the last palace banquet, the princess has promised not to bother us anymore, and she probably doesn't want to embarrass herself in front of the emperor again. But Liu might find someone else who is dissatisfied with us."
Prime Minister Su nodded and said, "Yan'er is right. We can't just sit there and wait for death. We have to take the initiative. I will send more people to continue investigating Liu's movements and see what she is planning."
Su Jinli thought for a moment and said, "Dad, I think we can use a trick to counterattack. Since Liu is secretly plotting, we might as well pretend we don't know. When she reveals her true intentions, we can crush her conspiracy in one fell swoop."
Jiang Yan and Su Xiang exchanged a glance, both agreeing that this was a feasible solution. Jiang Yan said, "Jinli, that's a good idea. However, we must be careful and not let Liu realize we're suspicious of her."
Su Xiang also said, "Yes, we have to observe her every move quietly. Yan'er, Jinli, you should also be more careful on weekdays. It's best to bring guards with you when you go out, just in case."
Su Jinli and Jiang Yan nodded in agreement. Afterwards, the three of them discussed some details before concluding the meeting.
After leaving the Prime Minister's Residence, Su Jinli and Jiang Yan did not return home directly, but went to the bookstore. Su Jinli thought that maybe she could relax in the bookstore and temporarily forget the troubles brought by Liu.
The bookstore was bustling with people, and business was booming. Su Jinli looked at the bustling scene in the bookstore and felt a little relieved. She and Jiang Yan walked around the bookstore and were about to leave when a clerk hurried over and said, "Madam, a strange person just came into the bookstore and asked about your affairs."
Su Jinli's heart tightened, and she asked, "Strange person? What kind of person? What did he ask?"
The waiter said, "He was a middle-aged man, dressed in gray cloth, and looked very ordinary. He asked the lady if she went out often recently and who she was with."
Jiang Yan frowned and said, "It seems that the Liu clan has already started to act. Jinli, we must be more careful. This middle-aged man might have been sent by the Liu clan."
Su Jinli nodded and said to the waiter, "Next time you see this person, find a way to keep him and notify us immediately."
The clerk responded and left. Su Jinli and Jiang Yan left the bookstore and boarded the carriage. In the carriage, Su Jinli said with some concern, "Jiang Yan, the Liu family has taken action so quickly. What should we do?"
Jiang Yan held her hand and comforted her, "Jinli, don't worry. We already have a response plan. As long as we act according to the plan, we will definitely make Liu's conspiracy fail. Try to go out as little as possible during this period. If you must go out, be sure to bring enough guards with you."
Su Jinli nodded and said, "Yes, I understand. I hope that this time we can completely solve the Liu family problem and let our lives return to peace."
Back at the mansion, Su Jinli and Jiang Yan told the housekeeper what had happened in the bookstore and asked him to strengthen the mansion's security. The housekeeper quickly said, "Master, don't worry, Madam. I'll make arrangements right away. We will definitely not let the thieves take advantage of the situation."
For the next few days, Su Jinli and Jiang Yan acted as if nothing had happened, but in reality, they were constantly vigilant of Liu's every move. News continued to arrive from Prime Minister Su, and Liu's contact with the outside world became increasingly frequent, but they still hadn't discovered what she was planning.
One day, Young Marquis Su arrived at Jiang Yan's residence in a hurry. As soon as he entered, he shouted, "Sister, Brother Jiang Yan, I heard that old woman Liu is up to something again! You better be careful!"
Su Jinli smiled and said, "Brother, we already know. Don't worry, we have a way to deal with it. You should also be careful recently. Liu might attack you and use it to threaten me."
Young Marquis Su patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, sister! I'm not afraid of her! If anyone dares to bully me, I'll chop him down with my sword!"
Su Jinli smiled helplessly and said, "You, don't always talk about a big knife. The Liu family is insidious and cunning, you can't take it lightly. By the way, have you heard any news about the Liu family recently?"
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