When he heard Yue Fuguang suggest searching the backyard, he was already sweating profusely and cursed the blind thief a thousand times in his heart.
Upon hearing Zhang Fang's reason for seeking him out, he already had someone in mind, as this wasn't the first time he had stolen from a customer.
I never expected to run into such a tough nut to crack! This little girl is actually some kind of adult!
In the Dayan Dynasty, who else but the famous Young Master could hold such a prestigious official position?
In that fleeting glance, he seemed to vaguely see the iconic lotus flower mark on her forehead!
Suddenly, a thought popped into the shopkeeper's mind, and a sense of determination filled his chest!
He clenched his hands, hidden in his sleeves, trying his best to suppress his increasingly excited and somewhat distorted face.
Stealing a glance at the guards under the moonlight, he secretly assessed their combat strength and what their chances of winning against the people in the backyard.
Cai Xian looked at the shopkeeper, who was trembling with fear because of a bold decision, and said coldly, "Shopkeeper He, a thief has been stealing from your shop. Do you know where the thief is now?"
Huo Ying also said, "I have heard that there have been many thefts in your shop. Don't tell me you have no suspects."
Manager He bowed and said with a fawning expression, "My lords, I... I do have someone I suspect. That person is currently living in room number 3, section C, on the first floor of the backyard of this shop."
Cai Xian and Huo Ying exchanged a glance, both realizing that the shopkeeper was dishonest.
Without them having to say a word, he led everyone to the backyard. No matter what his ulterior motives were, it was exactly what they wanted.
The two turned slightly to glance at Yue Fuguang, who was sitting there.
Yue Fuguang understood perfectly, and naturally saw that the shopkeeper's seemingly respectful demeanor actually concealed his growing malice towards her.
Since this is one of the strongholds of Nan Yue, and Manager He deliberately led them there, the backyard must be more than just a simple place.
Just as Cai Xian was wondering whether to wait for the Crown Prince and Wei Ping, Yue Fuguang stood up and said, "My lords, why don't we go with the shopkeeper to the backyard?"
Whether it's true or not, a simple search will tell you.
Seeing that Yue Fuguang had made a decision, the two bowed and agreed.
Manager He also took the opportunity to quickly glance at Yue Fuguang, and after confirming her identity, he made a gesture of invitation to everyone, seemingly humble yet ingratiating.
Just as the group headed towards the backyard, the area outside Zui Lai Residence was already surrounded by the Crown Prince's men.
Xie Zhiyan said to Wei Ping, "Lord Wei, send out some people to keep a close watch on the nearby intersections to prevent the people inside from escaping through the tunnel."
After what happened with Bai Yu and the King of Qi, they became even more wary, wondering if Zui Lai Ju might have a similar tunnel.
At this moment, a 'diner' ran out from the Zui Lai Ju. He bowed to the Crown Prince and quickly reported, "Your Highness, just now, the Junior Tutor and the two Ministers, Cai and Huo, led their men to the backyard with Manager He."
Minister Huo suspected an ambush in the backyard.
The Crown Prince's eyes flashed with a sharp light. Without thinking twice, he immediately ordered, "Quickly come in with me to protect the Junior Tutor. Wei Ping, the task of apprehending the criminals is entrusted to you."
"yes!"
The two rushed in, and as soon as they got close to the screen wall in the backyard, they heard the sounds of weapons clashing and shouts of killing coming from inside.
"Quick, charge in!"
Wei Ping, wielding a steel knife, charged in first, shouting, "This is an official case! Surrender at once!"
"Master Wei!"
"Your Highness!"
"Master Young Master!"
"Minister Cai, Minister Huo, what are you doing here?"
The Crown Prince and Wei Ping acted out their chance encounter with remarkable skill in their expressions.
"We two would also like to ask you, Lord Wei, why are you here? And why did you bring so many people with you?"
Tsai Hsien's acting skills are equally impressive.
Yue Fuguang watched their performance quietly, her face serious and silent, because she was trying to suppress her laughter!
The two sides successfully met up, but pretended not to know that the other was also there, and they were trying to find out each other's purpose for being there. It was really funny.
Yue Fuguang nodded secretly. As expected of veteran actors, their expressions and words were spot on, and no one let them down.
Several people escorted Yue Fuguang to the side before bowing and saying to the Crown Prince, "We two have arranged to have lunch at Fu Man Lou across the street today."
Unexpectedly, I ran into the Junior Tutor...
Cai Xian recounted the events to the Crown Prince and others, and Huo Ying continued, "Your Highness, I believe there must be something wrong with the origin of this place."
That shopkeeper was clearly after the Young Master.
Yue Fuguang nodded and said, "Minister Huo is right. Manager He's hidden weapon was indeed aimed at me. If it weren't for Chunying and Dongxue's quick reaction..."
He might actually succeed.
Xie Zhiyan asked, "Does the Junior Tutor suspect that this person is related to the previous assassin?"
"Yes, we do have that suspicion."
Wei Ping also said, "The Junior Tutor's guess is not without reason. Because of the potato, the people of Dayan are extremely grateful to you. Only the assassins from before would think of killing you instead of thanking you."
The fight had ended, and everyone at Zui Lai Ju, from the manager to the waiters and guests, had been captured.
The Crown Prince ordered, "Search all rooms. If any suspicious persons or items are found, report them immediately."
Also, be sure to check for any secret rooms or passageways.
Cai Xian asked, "Does His Highness the Crown Prince and Lord Wei have other important matters to attend to?"
The Crown Prince gestured for Wei Ping to speak, and Wei Ping said, "Minister Cai, you may not know this, but Your Highness and I have come here because we received a secret report from the local market magistrate and the chief clerk, Cao Cang."
"The other day, Steward Cao hosted a banquet for friends here and discovered that the meat served at the Zui Lai Ju restaurant appeared to be mixed with imperial rice."
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