Chapter 175
The truth about Yueting's self-service price increase to eight taels has completely surfaced, and Luo Zhi has become despised by everyone...
The truth behind Yueting's price hike to eight taels came to light, and Luo Zhi became the object of everyone's scorn.
On that day, Xiao Yue announced that the store would resume normal business three days later. The crowds gradually dispersed only when it closed three days before the Chinese New Year to prepare for the self-service barbecue.
Within an hour, the news would spread all over Liuyun City.
Xiao Yue let out a long sigh, hoping that business would slowly return to normal in the next few days, and that Yueting Buffet's reputation could be restored through the New Year's barbecue buffet.
This time the store was almost ruined, but she was confident that she could appease the customers.
There are still more than ten days until the New Year, which is enough time to recover step by step. By then, we can attract people from Qingyun City, Shancheng, Huaicheng and other cities.
After all, the free barbecue buffet is only available this time, so those who want to join in the fun and celebrate the New Year will definitely have time.
Of course, now is not the time to think about these things. Xiao Yue has more important things to deal with right now.
City Lord's Mansion.
Led by Fu Xunzhou, Xiao Yue went to the yard where Hua Jinjin and Hua Cancan were.
These sisters from the South Street branch had been brought back in advance by the people from the City Lord's Mansion. I heard that they were very quiet on the road, not talking or making any noise, but their eyes were listless, which made people feel distressed at first glance.
However, perhaps because they did not receive any new instructions, Hua Jinjin and the others soon fell into a deep sleep.
Doctor Ye had arrived here in advance to treat them, and looked at each room from left to right.
When Xiao Yue arrived, he followed closely and asked about the situation in detail as soon as he finished the inspection.
There were many rooms, with two or three people living in one room, and Dr. Ye went in and out many times.
It was at this time that Xiao Yue discovered that not only the group of bandits were brought to Liuyun City, but City Lord Yang and his nephew were also there, lying quietly in the last room.
Xiao Yue pursed her lips.
Fu Xunzhou, who was standing by, put his arm around her shoulders and said soothingly, "I've sent people to look for Chi Yi and the others. If they can't find them, that's actually a good thing."
Chi Yi may look weak, but he has actually been practicing martial arts since he was a child.
The fact that he was controlled but able to react in time shows that he has a firm mind and will not easily get into an accident.
Xiao Yue nodded and felt a little relieved, but suddenly something occurred to him and he went forward to find Doctor Ye.
Doctor Ye had just finished examining City Lord Yang and the other man, and he couldn't help but feel curious when he saw the handkerchief she handed over.
"This is……"
"I found it in the backyard of the store. It was originally in a small bottle, but the bottle broke, so I moved it into a handkerchief." Xiao Yue explained, "I smelled this smell in the pancakes that Brother Chi gave me before, so there must be something wrong with it."
Xiao Yue smelled the scent as soon as he entered the backyard in the morning and found where it was without any effort.
Doctor Ye took the handkerchief and opened it, picking up the powder with his fingers. The more he looked at it, the tighter his brows frowned. He said carefully, "Although I have never seen this thing, if I am not mistaken, it should be a top-grade tranquilizing incense. Using too much of it will have adverse effects. For example, those street fortune-tellers use this kind of thing to hypnotize people, but..."
Logically speaking, there will be side effects, but they shouldn't be so outrageous.
He actually controlled a person alive!
Everyone present knew what Doctor Ye had not finished saying.
Only Xiao Yue frowned, thinking that top-grade tranquilizing incense might really be able to make people sleep for a long time, but if one wanted to control a person, there must be systematic help.
"But fortunately, I just checked their bodies one by one and found that nothing serious happened." Doctor Ye sighed and said, "As long as they stop taking it, the previous intake can be digested normally. However, they took too much, so it will take at least half a month or even a month for them to wake up."
Doctor Ye then added that the driver should have taken the same thing before, but the dosage was too small, so it could not be detected.
Also because of the small dosage, the driver has now returned to normal. Except for occasional daze, his daily life is no different from that of a normal person.
The driver had some recollection of what happened that day. He knew that he seemed to have done something wrong to Xiao Yue and had been thinking about apologizing for a long time.
Xiao Yue heard Fu Xunzhou talking about it on the way back just now, and he met the coachman when he entered the door.
But how could Xiao Yue blame him for such a thing? She felt so guilty that she compensated him immediately.
And because the coachman hadn't been home for a while, Fu Xunzhou reassured his family on her behalf, saying that the coachman had gone out to do some business, but in fact he had been recuperating in the City Lord's Mansion since he regained consciousness.
Xiao Yue was naturally grateful for this.
Now the driver has returned home safely, but Hua Jinjin and the others...
"I have known them for a long time. I believe they are conscious and will recover soon." Doctor Ye saw that she looked gloomy and spoke to comfort her.
Xiao Yue nodded.
She stayed here for a while longer before leaving to let the courtyard calm down, which would help everyone recover.
A group of people returned to the main hall of the City Lord's Mansion. In fact, the problem was solved, but they were still in a bad mood.
"Sir, Madam Xiao." Duan Lin walked in at this time, frowning and saying, "The previous investigation on Luo Zhi's deeds was not complete, and the Second Prince was interfering. Now he is begging for mercy and wants to return to the capital, so he took the initiative to say it."
"What's the matter?" Since he was called, Xiao Yue was the first to ask.
Luo Zhi’s past deeds?
Didn't he arrive at this place about a month or half a month earlier than her? What can happen in such a short time?
But as Duan Lin spoke, Xiao Yue became more and more surprised.
It turns out that "Luo Zhi" grew up in a village outside Huaicheng. His originally peaceful life suddenly changed because he accidentally killed his father.
The villagers were angry and wanted to kidnap him and take him to Huaicheng government office, but he escaped halfway.
Instead of repenting and turning himself in, Luo Zhi tried every means to contact the second prince, saying that he could help him seize the throne.
But there is no evidence to support his claim. He is just a commoner with no power or status. How could the second prince believe it?
Luo Zhi had no choice but to come to Liuyun City and open a dessert shop, but no one was interested because the prices were too high.
Later, it happened to be the Zhihuai Festival. He went to participate but did not even make it into the top five. He had to go back to the shop again and change the price of the desserts, which had been reduced due to the festival, and sell them at a high price again.
Later, for unknown reasons, Luo Zhi left Liuyun City and returned to his home outside Huaicheng. He killed his grandmother, took away a jade pendant, and even set fire to the house of someone who had insulted him.
This was enough to shock Xiao Yue, but something even more ridiculous was yet to come.
Duan Lin said: "That jade pendant is not an ordinary thing. After careful inspection, it was discovered that Luo Zhi is actually the prime minister's illegitimate son. He wants to use this to recognize his relatives and better cooperate with the second prince, intending to become the regent..."
How could Ke Luozhi have such talent?
He did have something magical on him, which not only harmed Xiao Yue and a group of people he knew, but also helped him successfully win over the Second Prince for cooperation.
It just so happened that Luo Zhi was planning on two people, Xiao Yue and Fu Xunzhou.
The former cares most about Yue Ting's self-help, touching it is like touching explosives; while the latter cares most about Xiao Yue and what she cares about, which is her reverse scale.
What's the difference between provoking these two people and sitting and waiting to die?
"The tricks are like a child's play. Only the second prince is stupid. One dares to say it and the other dares to believe it." Duan Lin couldn't help but complain, and finally said: "But as to why Luo Zhi took action against Yue Ting on his own and ruined the reputation of the store, there is no evidence of this."
It's very strange. According to Luo Zhi's way of thinking, he should have gone to the capital long ago to fight for power as he thought.
In the meantime, he happened to open a dessert shop, make friends with Xiao Yue, and even go to other people's shop to cause damage.
This has nothing to do with what Luo Zhi wants, and I can't understand it at all.
After hearing this, everyone fell into deep thought, each one more confused than the other. But they had one thing in common: their disgust for this man reached its peak.
Killing and setting fire, stabbing friends in the back, being so cruel and unjust with impunity... Do you really think you are some big shot who can make it? !
Xiao Yue could naturally feel everyone's emotions. She was also angry, but she also had some guesses about Luo Zhi's actions in an instant.
He has a system, he has to do it, he has to complete a certain goal to get what he wants...
Xiao Yue closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
"Go to the dungeon and ask clearly?" Fu Xunzhou's voice came, and the emotions in his eyes were well hidden: "If you want to know, he will speak no matter what."
Xiao Yue opened her eyes and looked at him.
The man took off his mask since he returned home. It was a face she was familiar with. He was distant and cold to others, but he was as warm and welcoming as a spring breeze to her.
"...No." Xiao Yue pursed her lips and answered without much hesitation.
She doesn't want to see that person again, and she will know what she needs to know.
Now Xiao Yue only wants him, the man who killed the person who raised him, to receive the punishment he deserves.
"Then leave it to me?" Fu Xunzhou raised his hand and brushed the hair beside her ear. His voice sounded very gentle.
Xiao Yue didn't understand what it meant for a moment, so she nodded and let him do it, but when he stood up, she pulled him back again.
“And this.”
A small bottle was placed in Fu Xunzhou's hand, which contained the calming incense that could control people.
Doctor Ye was afraid that the medicine might accidentally fall out of his handkerchief, so he put it back into the medicine bottle and gave it to Xiao Yue.
Now she gave it to Fu Xunzhou again.
The two looked at each other for a while.
This thing is obviously very sweet, but the effect is disgusting. If someone suffers from the consequences, what will be the outcome?
Xiao Yue never softens her heart
"Okay." Fu Xunzhou suddenly smiled, his eyes were like melting icebergs, but upon closer inspection, there was a sharp cold blade hidden.
It would not be directed at Xiao Yue, but at anyone who had hurt her.
——
Things happened suddenly recently and no one had time to relax. After the matter was over, Xiao Yue urged everyone to rest.
She also went to the room prepared by Fu Xunzhou. The interior was warm and soft. She closed her eyes as soon as her head touched the pillow.
When Xiao Yue fell asleep, the sky turned dark.
She lay lazily not wanting to move, listening to the sticky snoring of the little orange in her arms while gently rubbing its fur.
[The system has been repaired.] 】
【The system is fully connected to the host and functions have been restored successfully.】 】
Just at this moment, a familiar electronic sound rang in Xiao Yue's mind. It was originally emotionless like the factory setting, but became detached the next second.
【Host! 】
[Are you okay?] ! 】
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