With everyone going to the front to help, there were naturally fewer people in other parts of the mansion. The storeroom was next to Xu's room in the backyard, and only two guards patrolled there.
Li Ruo suddenly felt that it was better not to be too conspicuous, as arousing the suspicion and vigilance of the Xu mother and son too early would affect the subsequent plans.
He was thinking of a way to lure the two guards away.
Suddenly, thick smoke billowed from the front room.
"Fire! Fire! Everyone, hurry and put out the fire!" someone shouted.
The guards at the warehouse exchanged a glance and hurried off, knowing that if the fire wasn't extinguished, it would spread to the warehouse.
The fire was started perfectly, as if even the location and wind direction had been calculated. The moment the guards left, Li Ruo saw two dark figures flash by in the shadows.
Good heavens, they've even stolen from the prefect's house.
Song Zhijing probably never imagined that his high-profile marriage alliance with the Prince of Runan, along with his lavish banquets and impressive social standing, would also provide an opportunity for criminals.
Li Ruo gloated and entered the warehouse before the other two.
After all, she has the key.
Heave-ho, whoosh, whoosh.
In just a few seconds, the contents were stored in the storage space.
The thief is a bit slow; he hasn't arrived yet. While she still had some time, she took everything from the Xu family's room next door, including the table, chair, brick, and tile.
Wow, this space is pretty domineering!
A thief who just ran into the door.
There really is only one door left.
A gust of autumn wind blew by, and a leaf swirled around everyone's heads...
What's going on?
“Boss—oh, boss, have we gone to the wrong place?” One of the masked men in black looked at the other man, who was dressed similarly, with a bewildered expression.
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