Gu Jinyan loosened the hem of his clothes and feigned an obedient response.

"Your subject obeys... However, your subject still has some excitement to attend. It won't be too late to go back with Mother after I've finished."

After saying that, he glanced at Yin Yuzhu, who was standing next to Princess Chengyi's sedan chair, and a cold smile flashed in his eyes.

Yin Yuzhu felt a chill run down her spine under that unfriendly gaze.

Yin Liuli keenly noticed a hint of panic in her eyes and frowned involuntarily.

Cheng Yi was so angry with Gu Jinyan that she said impatiently,

"Nonsense, what trouble do you want to cause?"

"Of course, it's more fun for this old man."

The prime minister nodded gratefully to Gu Jinyan, his voice turning cold and deep.

"Miss Yin, you haven't answered my question yet! Why did you meet with my Tang'er yesterday, and what did you do to her?!"

Yin Yuzhu had no choice but to step forward and speak cautiously.

"Why does Your Excellency ask such a question? Yesterday, Yuzhu saw Sister Tang'er's sedan chair coming by on the street, so she went up to greet her."

"We were just casually chatting about the lotus-viewing banquet, what's wrong with that?"

The prime minister snorted coldly.

"You only exchanged a few words casually? I'm asking you, why did Tang'er lose all her memories after your conversation, not even remembering how she left the city or how she was kidnapped?"

"Has Sister Tang'er been kidnapped?"

Yin Yuzhu looked on in surprise, "How...how is she now...?"

The prime minister coldly interrupted her.

"Yin Yuzhu, stop pretending! If you hadn't done something to her, Tang'er wouldn't have gotten into trouble!"

"Tell me honestly, what exactly did you do to her!"

"Your Excellency, Yuzhu is innocent!"

Yin Yuzhu's eyes reddened, and she looked at him with a terrified expression. "Yuzhu is powerless; what could she possibly do to Sister Tang'er? How could you possibly pin this crime on me, sir!"

The prime minister took a step closer, exuding an overwhelming aura of pressure.

"Yin Yuzhu, you'd better tell me the truth!"

"I...I didn't! Does talking to Sister Tang'er for a few words make me a sinner?!"

Yin Yuzhu was so frightened by his imposing manner that she trembled all over and cried softly.

"What could an unmarried young woman possibly do to your granddaughter?"

Princess Chengyi suddenly snorted, her voice disdainful, "The Prime Minister's granddaughter has been kidnapped, and instead of arresting the thieves, he's interrogating a young girl like a fierce demon. This truly broadens my horizons!"

The prime minister said with a stern face,

"Your Highness is unaware of the details. My daughter, Tang'er, only encountered this accident after exchanging a few words with her..."

Princess Chengyi chuckled twice, and said in a sarcastic tone,

"I've been talking with you for quite a while now. If someone catches a cold or flu later, won't my household come to question you?"

"Your Highness is overthinking it. That was not my intention. I simply wanted to ascertain the truth."

A hint of surprise flashed in the prime minister's eyes, and he quickly bowed to explain.

Just as he bent down, a cold smile flashed across Yin Yuzhu's eyes.

Yin Liuli frowned unconsciously.

When did Yin Yuzhu get on Princess Chengyi's good side?

Gu Jinyan's expression hardened slightly, and he asked meaningfully,

"Your subject is unaware that Mother met the Second Miss of the Yin family?"

Cheng Yi's face darkened, and she said angrily,

"So you still care about your mother? If I hadn't met Miss Yuzhu a few days ago, you probably wouldn't even have seen her!"

"What happened to Mother? Is it that serious?"

Gu Jinyan was startled and exchanged a glance with Yin Liuli.

Yin Liuli frowned slightly.

Cheng Yi glared at him angrily.

"Alright, I'll talk to you when we get back. Aren't you already causing enough trouble? Mind your own business!"

"Your Excellency, I guarantee with my own integrity that Miss Yuzhu is absolutely not the one who harmed your granddaughter."

The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

The prime minister knew he wouldn't get any information out of him, so he suppressed his anger and said coldly,

"Your Highness is right. I think it's impossible for Miss Yin, a young lady, to do anything to harm my Tang'er. I'm just being overly cautious."

Yin Yuzhu curtsied deeply before sobbing and saying...

"My lord has truly misunderstood Yuzhu..."

Yin Liuli once again saw a faint hint of smugness on that tear-stained face.

A chill ran through her, and she secretly flicked her fingers, a flash of inspiration appearing between them.

These past few days she has had no time to pay attention to Yin Yuzhu, and she has no idea what shady things Yin Yuzhu has been up to in secret!

Just as the spiritual light shone towards Yin Yuzhu, another faint glimmer of talismanic light flashed in Yin Liuli's eyes.

Bystanders naturally couldn't see the two beams of talismanic light collide and dissipate without a trace; Yin Yuzhu was still anxiously trying to explain.

"Yuzhu swears to heaven, she really didn't do anything to Sister Tang'er! Even if Yuzhu didn't have the ability, she wouldn't harm Sister Tang'er..."

Yin Liuli's eyes narrowed unconsciously.

Someone secretly damaged her talisman!

Could it be Wuyazi?

She narrowed her eyes slightly, circulating her inner energy to search for Wu Yazi's aura among the crowd.

Among the crowd, not a single person seemed out of place.

Princess Chengyi's words interrupted her train of thought.

"Alright, alright, Yuzhu, the Prime Minister is just grasping at straws in his desperation and has misunderstood you."

"After all this commotion, I'm exhausted... Yan'er, why aren't you coming back to the manor with your mother!"

"Yes."

Gu Jinyan gave Yin Liuli a look and secretly made a flying gesture behind her back.

He's asking her to use the crane messenger to deliver a message.

Yin Liuli understood instantly and nodded gently.

……

"I heard that my elder sister has gained favor with the Empress and now she has also climbed up to the Prime Minister. How impressive!"

The younger sister forgot to congratulate her older sister!

After everyone had left, Yin Yuzhu stepped forward and blocked Yin Liuli's path. Her tone shifted abruptly, and she said with a mocking expression,

"However, is it that Sister He is now adorned in official robes with a bright future, or that Sister He has a difficult mother-in-law like Princess Chengyi, and will have many good days ahead?"

Yin Liuli glanced at her indifferently. "You want a beating?"

Yin Yuzhu sneered, "What are you saying, elder sister..."

"Snap"

Before she could finish speaking, Yin Liuli raised her hand and slapped her across the delicate face.

"you……"

Yin Yuzhu was startled, covered her burning cheek, and said angrily, "You dare to hit me? Yin Liuli, don't think that I, Yin Yuzhu, am still as easy to bully as before!"

If you piss me off, I'll make sure you never have a peaceful day again!

A cold smile flashed in Yin Liuli's clear eyes.

"Did you kill Shen Qingtang?"

Yin Yuzhu paused, her eyes flashing with wariness. "Don't talk nonsense!"

"If you have the guts to provoke me and make my life miserable, then you naturally have the guts to harm others."

Yin Liuli stared coldly at her, pressing closer step by step, "Where is Wuyazi? What is your purpose in kidnapping Shen Qingtang! Yin Yuzhu, you'd better confess!"

Forced to back down, Yin Yuzhu gritted her teeth and said,

"I don't know what you're talking about! And who is Wuyazi? How would I know?"

Yin Liuli, you mustn't slander my innocence!

Yin Liuli knew she wouldn't tell, but her pressing proved something important to her.

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