"It's really a bit unlucky." Wang Shouli nodded and raised his hand to stop the man. "Don't let anyone die here."
"Actually, he doesn't have to suffer this kind of physical pain." Wang Shouli's fair face actually showed a hint of pity. "As long as he can tell the mastermind behind this, nothing will happen."
"Then, sir, have you figured out who it is?" Situ Yao took the initiative to test him.
"That's exactly what I find strange." Wang Shouli stood with his hands behind his back. "The entire city of Chu is under my control. I have all the leverage over them. Logically, no one would dare to betray me. After thinking about it, I can only think of one person who is the most likely person."
"Who is that?" Situ Yao remained calm and composed, unperturbed by praise or criticism.
Su Mengyan's heart was in turmoil, but she didn't show any expression on her face for fear that Wang Shouli would see through her.
Wang Shouli originally wanted to test them, but the two of them disguised themselves so well that he couldn't find any evidence. Just when he was about to tell someone about it.
He Xuyu, lying on the ground, woke up. He spat out the blood foam in his mouth and sneered, "This was all my idea from the beginning to the end. No one ordered me to do it. Don't waste your energy."
"Even now, you're still stubborn?" Wang Shouli walked over and kicked him. "Who are you sending this letter to?"
He Xuyu was originally breathing out more than breathing in, and after being kicked by him, he fainted again.
Situ Yao clenched and unclenched his hands hidden in his wide sleeves several times before finally calming his murderous intent. He said in a calm tone, "Didn't the Master invite us to enjoy the lotus blossoms?"
"I can't stand the smell of blood. If you need anything, we can visit you another day." Situ Yao's words finally diverted Wang Shouli's attention. He threw He Xuyu to the yamen runner and said, "Be careful not to let him die."
"Let's go." Wang Shouli wiped the blood off his hands and asked calmly, "What do you think, Mr. Si?" He was talking about business.
Even at this time, he is still thinking about the money.
Situ Yao was still practicing Tai Chi with him, "Let's wait until there are more guests in the city, then I'll consider it."
"That's almost time. You only have five days left to consider it." Wang Shouli actually gave an exact number of days.
"Mr. Si, who do you think ordered He Xuyu to betray me?" After Wang Shouli asked, he stared at him with his small eyes, not missing any changes in his expression.
Situ Yao did not shy away from his gaze, "Your Excellency, you are joking. This is Chu Cheng's business, how would I know about it?"
"If I remember correctly, in the past half month, Mr. Si is the only outsider who has come to Chu City." As soon as Wang Shouli finished speaking, the yamen runners surrounded them.
Situ Yao's gentle smile disappeared, and he asked unhappily, "Lord Wang suspects that I did it?"
"That's nothing short of fantastical." Situ Yao chuckled. "I'm a businessman. If I want to do business in Chu City in the future, I'll have to rely on Lord Wang. Why would I dig my own grave to harm you?"
"That makes some sense." Wang Shouli did not let the bailiff withdraw. "But is Mr. Si really a businessman?"
"My family has been in business for generations. How could this be false?" Situ Yao laughed again. "If you have any doubts, you can always send someone to the capital to investigate."
"How about this, we each take a step back and think of a compromise." Wang Shouli glanced at Su Mengyan, "Let the young master be wronged for a few days. Let him stay at the prefectural governor's residence. Once I find the real mastermind behind this, Master Si can take him back. What do you think?"
"No matter what." Situ Yao refused flatly, "He is my brother, I can't let him take risks."
"Master Si, you don't believe me?" Wang Shouli was unhappy. The yamen runners also showed their weapons.
"Master Wang, do you have any evidence to prove that my brother did this?" Su Mengyan deliberately lowered her voice. "We've been staying in the inn these past few days, considering where to do business in the future. I didn't expect you to suspect us."
"Brother, let's not trust him. Even if we give him money, he won't help us with business." Su Mengyan deliberately acted like a spoiled brat. She was wondering whether she was willing to give up the money that was about to come to her from the gambling king.
"Don't talk nonsense. This is not the capital. If something happens, there is no Lord Hong to help us." Situ Yao agreed with her and mentioned a name by the way.
Wang Shouli frowned and thought for a moment, "Is the Lord Hong that Master Si mentioned the Minister of Rites?"
"What is your relationship?" Wang Shouli became nervous.
"It's my uncle. Before we left, he specifically assigned a few people to follow us to prevent any accidents on the road." Su Mengyan smiled, "If we can't leave today, the news will spread to the capital immediately."
"At that time, forget about the money. Lord Wang, whether you can keep your official hat is another matter." The person who was threatened threatened him in turn. Su Mengyan enjoyed watching Wang Shouli being humiliated.
Wang Shouli was originally an official in Beijing, but he was demoted to Chucheng because he offended the powerful. What he hated most was using power to oppress others, so he frantically amassed wealth and bribed the people above him.
Unexpectedly, he was threatened by the merchant's son today. Wang Shouli smiled with a twisted expression, "The capital is half a month away from here. Can Lord Hong come to rescue you in time?"
"Kill us?" Su Mengyan laughed, "Do you want to sacrifice the lives of your entire family?"
"When you think about it this way, it doesn't seem to be a loss. After all, two lives were exchanged for the lives of more than a dozen people." Su Mengyan clearly saw a hint of retreat in Wang Shouli's eyes.
She continued, stepped forward and said, "What Lord Wang said was really not done by us. If you investigate carefully and stop always suspecting us, the business can still be done and you can get the money." Su Mengyan said this and looked back at Situ Yao, "Am I right, brother?"
Situ Yao added to her words at the right moment, "That's right. If Lord Wang persists in his wrongdoing, not only will he lose money, he might even lose something else."
The two men faced the yamen runners in the yard without showing any fear at all.
Wang Shouli initially suspected that they were bluffing, but after seeing how calm they were, he thought that they must have something to rely on, otherwise they would not be so arrogant.
As for whether they are the mastermind behind the scenes, they can investigate secretly, but they cannot ruin the relationship openly.
Thinking of this, Wang Shouli raised his hand and asked the yamen runners to retreat. "I was too nervous and misunderstood Master Si."
"Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Lord Wang, there's no need to apologize." Situ Yao glanced at the sky. "It's getting late. We should go back."
"As for the silver, I can give it to you once my father's letter arrives."
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