"Sir, yesterday the Wu Family Restaurant said they would be serving new dishes today. It's almost noon now, shall we go over there?"
Tai Zhuo said, "Okay, I'll go right over there."
Seeing that the two went to the Wu family restaurant, Yan Wei hurried back to the Su Mansion.
He told Xiao Lingyu roughly what he had heard.
Xiao Lingyu lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, "Have you found out how many people are here?"
Yan Wei said, "I have been following Lu Yuan these past few days. I estimate there are at least twenty of them, and they are quite skilled."
"Xiao Yu, if the other party comes to find us, I will deal with them. You don't have to show up in the mansion." Su Xingyi had to consider Xiao Lingyu's safety.
Xiao Lingyu nodded and looked at Yan Wei, "Tell me in detail about Tai Zhuo's whereabouts over the past few days."
"Tai Zhuo spends most of his time at Ruyi Inn, and goes to Wu's Restaurant every day at noon."
Xiao Lingyu: "Then you can go to Wu's Restaurant later in the evening and find out which private room Tai Zhuo often goes to. Book the private room across the street. We will go to Wu's Restaurant for lunch tomorrow..."
"Yes, ma'am."
"Xiao Yu, do you want to meet Tai Zhuo tomorrow?"
Xiao Lingyu pinched his brows and said, "There are still two days left. I'm worried that something might happen. I absolutely cannot let him go south to Xishui County."
Su Xing pondered for a moment, "If we don't trick him this time and he still goes south, since we can't take his life so easily, then we should expose his identity as a Nankun person and let the government know. Nankun people sneaking into Beiyi is a major matter for the court. Then they will have to leave."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Lingyu looked at him in disbelief. She realized that her husband was very smart and was not an ordinary hunter. She believed that his family background must be very unusual.
During the time Feng Jinyu was in Xishui County, she had thought about using the power of a country to contain the Crown Princess. She would never dare to act rashly. Xiao Xier must grow up happily. At the same time, she would ask great scholars to teach her, and tell her the truth when she came of age. Whether she went to Nankun to seek revenge on the Crown Princess or to regain the throne of the Empress, she would support her.
However, Feng Jinyu was no longer the eldest prince with real power, and their Xiao family had lost their military power and was exiled. This path was not feasible, so she did not tell Feng Jinyu about this matter to save him from worrying.
"Xingyi, if we can't trick Tai Zhuo away this time, then we'll use the method you mentioned to let the government know, and then we'll add fuel to the fire."
"Give Master Miao another piece of political achievement."
Xiao Lingyu smiled and said, "You're right, give him some political achievements."
Su Xingyi looked at Xiao Lingyu's smile and continued, "Even if we can trick Tai Zhuo away this time, if we want Xiao Xi'er to live a peaceful life for the next ten years, we have to do this sooner rather than later."
Xiao Lingyu nodded, "Now that this matter is concluded, we will start making arrangements."
Afterwards, the couple went to the courtyard of the Lu brother and sister and arranged for four maids to go out and buy clothes for tomorrow's trip.
On the second day, around noon, Zhu Xu drove a not-so-low-key large carriage to the gate of the Su Mansion. Su Yun and Su Ying were waiting on both sides of the carriage, holding swords.
Soon, the four big maids came out first. Xiao Lingyu and Su Xiaohuan, mother and daughter, wearing hats, followed Su Xingyi and Su Xiaoming, father and son, out of the yard at a distance.
"Madam." Su Xingyi stopped and handed his hand to Xiao Lingyu.
Xiao Lingyu held Su Xiaohuan's hand, supported Su Xingyi's hand, and got on the carriage.
"Ming Ge'er, come here, daddy will hold you."
Su Xingyi picked up Su Xiaoming by the waist and put him into the carriage.
The Su family's carriage was not large, with only four servants and two sword-wielding guards following it. It traveled quietly on Pingnan Street, leaving behind bursts of pleasant fragrance, which attracted passers-by to stop and sniff.
"Where does this smell come from?"
"It's the smell wafting from the magnificent carriage that just passed by."
“This smells wonderful.”
"Ah! Isn't this the smell of Linglong Pavilion's rare fragrant dew?"
"Really?"
"It's true. A bottle costs over a thousand taels. Applying a little on your body will leave the fragrance for several days..."
Su Xingyi lowered the car curtains to block out the sounds of passersby. "Sister Huan, Brother Ming, we're going to the Wu Family Restaurant for dinner today. You'll have to eat to your heart's content."
"Dad, my sister and I have gained weight these past few days, and you and mom have been busy with work these days and seem to have lost weight. You should eat more."
During the days that the Lu siblings were the young masters of the Su Mansion, Xiao Lingyu ordered the chef to cook different kinds of food for them and secretly feed them spiritual spring water. Su Xingyi would take time out from time to time to prepare special meals for the siblings.
The brother and sister were raised to be plump, fair and tender, and they seemed to have regained the temperament of rich children.
Xiao Lingyu reached out and pinched Su Xiaohuan's waist. Well, she has indeed gained weight.
Su Xingyi rubbed Su Xiaoming's face. Although he had gained some weight, it was still much smaller than An Ge'er's. "The weight on your face isn't noticeable enough. You should eat as much as you can every day. Don't be so sensible and stop saving money for your parents."
Su Xiaoming was shocked. His fake father actually guessed what he was thinking. How great it would be if he was his real father!
No no no!
His own biological parents love them very much, he cannot be so unfilial. No matter how good the fake father is, he is still someone else's biological father.
Oh, I feel a little melancholy.
Now I just hope to be the young master in the Su Mansion for a few more days.
My sister should have the same idea as him, right?
Little did they know that Su Xiaohuan, who was lying in Xiao Lingyu's arms, had the same thought.
As soon as Tai Zhuo and others entered the Wu Family Restaurant, the Su Family carriage stopped in front of the door.
Yan Wei suddenly appeared from nowhere and came to the front of the carriage, "Master, Madam, we have arrived at the restaurant."
Shopkeeper Wu saw a gorgeous carriage coming to the front of the building. The moment the curtain was lifted, the scent of Xi Hanxiang hit Shopkeeper Wu in the face.
Smells so good.
Shopkeeper Wu was about to step forward to greet them when he caught sight of Yan Wei out of the corner of his eye. It seemed that this family of four with extraordinary appearance and temperament were the Su family, so he quickly greeted them with a smile.
"Master Su, Madam Su, we've been waiting for you to come today. We've got some new dishes in our restaurant, and I guarantee you'll want more."
Su Xingyi smiled and said, "Manager Wu, are you telling the truth?"
"Master Su, this new dish is sure to satisfy your family of four. Please come in."
Afterwards, Su Xingyi and Xiao Lingyu, each with a child, followed Manager Wu up to the third floor with their maids and guards.
Not long after Tai Zhuo sat down, he heard a noise in the stairwell and smelled a faint familiar scent.
"Don't close the door." Lu Yuan paused in closing the door and stuck his head out to listen to the movement in the stairwell.
Soon he saw Manager Wu leading people up to the third floor. Lu Yuan quickly withdrew his gaze, entered the room and sat opposite Tai Zhuo.
The familiar smell in the air became stronger as the footsteps got closer.
"Master Su, Madam Su, please sit in Songyue Pavilion for a while. The food will be here soon."
Su Xingyi said, "Okay, Shopkeeper Wu, go ahead and get busy."
"Xiao Yu, kids, let's go in." Su Xingyi supported Xiao Lingyu and took the Lu brothers and sisters into the room.
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