My older sister is a villainous rich girl

Ah this...

If they were to escape the Edgeworth family as Wayne, just like they did last time, it would be a hundred times harder than if Aikos had done it; one wrong move and they'd be dead on the spot. The reason they succeeded last time was partly due to luck.

"May I ask who the person I'm supposed to meet is?" he asked cautiously.

Although Ge Li was not happy about his questioning, he did not hide anything from him.

"It was my family—no, I should say myself—who developed an inside agent."

She deliberately lowered her voice, but because the two were so close, every word was heard very clearly.

Wayne was taken aback.

"Where is it from?" he asked instinctively.

“From the royal palace,” Goethe replied.

……

Although it is known that Ge Li has many resources at his disposal, the act of bribing palace guards still seems a bit beyond comprehension.

Once again taking the risk, Wayne took Gellé away from the Edgeworth house and drove her to a private tavern she specified in a rented carriage.

This tavern places great emphasis on the privacy of its guests, with all rooms being private booths. Furthermore, the waiters never inquire about the guests' identities, and the establishment remains open until late at night, much like the private tea room that Duke Elliott had once taken him to.

Ge Li was only allowed to enter an empty private room after presenting a token-like document.

As Ge Li gave the waiter the secret code for the person he was meeting, Wayne looked around at the design of the private room.

To his surprise and realization, a small space had been partitioned off inside the private room, which could obviously be used for other purposes.

Not long after, Ge Li finished arranging everything that needed to be prepared in advance. Thinking that there should be nothing missing, she waved for the waiter to leave. After watching the door of the private room lock, she breathed a sigh of relief and went to the table to pour herself a glass of water.

“I’ve only been here once,” Ge Li said, “about two or three years ago? With my father. Luckily, the process hasn’t changed.”

They handled it quite well.

"So the token you had before also belonged to Minister Franz?" Wayne asked.

“Of course,” Ge Li readily admitted. “Here, they only look at the credentials, not the user’s identity. My father wouldn’t find out even if I secretly used it once.”

Goodness, this sweet little cotton-padded jacket is letting in the wind.

Without realizing it, it seemed that Goethe and Minister Franz were becoming increasingly at odds. Hmm... should I say that my attempts to sow discord had been remarkably successful?

Wayne walked over and sat down casually next to Ge Li. "When is the agreed meeting time?"

"About half an hour more."

"Then aren't we a little too early?" Wayne asked in surprise.

At this point, Ge Li seemed slightly embarrassed.

"I... set off early because I was afraid of unforeseen circumstances along the way."

Seeing her gradually becoming embarrassed and angry under his gaze, Wayne chuckled and said, "It's okay, doesn't this give us more time to whisper sweet nothings?"

As he spoke, he leaned forward with ill intent.

"There's a small cubicle inside, and a recliner in it." His words carried a hint of suggestion. "Why don't we rest together for a while?"

Ge Li rolled his eyes at him. "Go by yourself."

"By the way, you should stay in your cubicle and not show your face later," she warned solemnly. "Otherwise, I can't guarantee that what you've been doing behind my back won't be leaked."

Wayne naturally knew what was going on.

Since Ge Li is going to meet with the bribed undercover agent, he will naturally have to use both kindness and force. If he is recognized, it will be like handing over a huge handle against him.

"Although I don't think they might recognize my face, I'll keep a low profile," Wayne said sensibly.

In addition, he thoughtfully added, "But if you lose control of the situation, just slam the bottom of your cup on the table, and I'll unleash my magic from behind the cubicle to support you."

The voice was very gentle.

Ge Li was taken aback.

Then, she said calmly, "I understand."

—The reason I went to him specifically this time was that I did have a vague idea of ​​asking him to protect me.

I have to admit that he was indeed very reliable at times.

Chapter 477 Have we found the answer yet?

Gore was an ordinary palace guard.

To be honest, the job pays pretty well. I was able to serve as a palace guard thanks to my uncle, who was the former deputy commander of the palace guard.

However, given that his uncle had been out of office for many years, the only position he could help him secure was this one that was neither too low nor too high.

However, this job alone is not enough to support the life I want.

He also wanted to be like his colleagues, spending lavishly in bars with women on his left and right during his vacations.

But when we're on duty, everyone is clearly wearing the same uniform, doing the same work, and even receiving the same salary... However, when it's time to go on vacation, we all have to reveal our true colors.

He was even afraid of being invited to social events.

Because he was nothing like those noble sons who came to the palace as guards simply to gain seniority, who had no worries about food and drink at home.

Having lost his father at a young age, the only person he could rely on in the family was his eldest uncle.

But he was just his uncle, not his father.

Even though his former position wasn't low, his uncle had been away from the center of power for many years, and even if he still had the energy, he would only focus on nurturing his own children—that's what Gore thought.

Realizing this made him depressed for a long time.

Perhaps even the gods couldn't bear to see such a promising young man sink into such depravity. Finally, one day when it was his turn to be on duty, he accidentally stumbled upon a maid eavesdropping on His Majesty the King's conversation.

In that instant, Gore, struck by a sudden inspiration, did not expose her actions on the spot. Instead, he tried to strike up a conversation with the maid, hoping she could pave a new path for him.

After all... anyone who dares to spy on His Majesty the King is no ordinary person.

When the maid realized she had been discovered, she was both shocked and frightened.

But in the end, she agreed to be introduced to the powerful figure behind her.

Who could it be? Gore was both expectant and excited.

He considered all the princes and ministers, and even the two princes were included in his considerations.

Of all the people he was most looking forward to meeting this time, it was His Highness Prince Richard.

—If we can seize this opportunity to curry favor with Prince Richard, immense power might be within our grasp!

Following behind the maid who had changed her clothes, and gazing at the streetlights so close at hand, his heart began to race even more.

……

As it turns out, the more you expect something to happen, the less likely it is to happen.

Looking at the veiled girl sitting in the center of the private room, Gore's brain went blank for several seconds.

Who am I? Where am I now? What am I supposed to do?

"Wait, wait a minute."

He looked at the maid who had brought him and said with dissatisfaction, "Does the master not want to see me? I have clearly obtained extremely crucial information as you requested!"

The maid glanced at Ge Li, whose expression remained unchanged, and then walked over and stood beside her.

“This person is the big shot behind me,” she said.

Gore scoffed, "Ridiculous! You think you can fool me like that?!"

The person I expect to be, the one who dares to plot such a thing, should not be such a young girl!

He felt he had been deceived, and his tone became less respectful.

"Insolence!" Ge Li slammed the cup in his hand heavily on the table, making a dull thud.

In an instant, the air in the private room seemed to stand still.

It was as if some indescribable being was casting its gaze upon me, rendering me unable to move or breathe.

Gore felt as if his heart was being squeezed by something, and it could burst at any moment.

His face gradually turned red, his eyes became bloodshot, and he began to tremble uncontrollably as if he had lost control.

Sensing the man's unusual change, Ge Li was initially slightly puzzled, but then fell completely silent.

She knew that, though she hadn't noticed, Wayne had already made his move.

Upon realizing this, it seemed that even the atmosphere in the private room changed in an instant, with a heavy pressure seemingly enveloping everyone present.

It felt like only a fleeting moment, yet also like an eternity had passed; that strange sense of oppression vanished.

Gore let out a sudden breath, as if all the bones in his body had been removed, and he collapsed to the ground like a lump of mud.

He was drenched in cold sweat.

He had no doubt that, just a moment ago, he had walked right to the gates of hell.

Summoning the last ounce of strength he had left, Gore pressed his head tightly against the floor. "Your...Your Excellency, I was rude just now. I will now present the information you requested."

……

Having successfully obtained the contents of the king's recent conversations, Ge Li waved his hand lightly, signaling the maid, whose expression had become even more terrified, to take away Gore, who had barely regained some strength.

To everyone's delight, during the conversation between the King and Richard, some rather unusual information seemed to be revealed.

Only then did Wayne emerge from the cubicle.

"That maid knew your true identity, didn't she?" he asked.

“Hmm,” Ge Li said.

"To be precise, she was an informant planted by my father long ago, but this incident was only to carry out my orders."

After learning inside information that most people would never know, Ge Li looked thoughtful.

"Could it be that your association with Tasia is also because of her magical potential and her relationship with the church?" Goethe seemed to understand a little.

Wayne denied it with a dark expression, "No."

"Just because she's my friend."

Ge Li turned his head and glanced at him with disbelief.

Shaking his head helplessly, Wayne squeezed down next to her and asked, puzzled, "Why are you asking about the king's private conversations?"

It seems that this was not at Minister Franz's request, but simply because she wanted to know.

"Anyway, knowing won't hurt you, will it?" she said noncommittally.

Wayne was speechless.

"Do you know the saying: Curiosity killed the cat?"

"Sometimes knowing too many secrets is not a good thing."

These are absolutely his heartfelt words.

But Ge Li frowned and said, "Are you reprimanding me on behalf of His Majesty the King?"

“No, I’m advising you based on my experience,” Wayne said.

After a brief standoff, Ge Li reluctantly explained, "Sometimes, seeing my father go to great lengths to please the king, I wanted to find out what kind of person the person he was serving was."

Wayne didn't know how to evaluate this reckless behavior.

If something goes wrong and it gets exposed, wouldn't that be a complete disaster? Luckily, I'm here.

"—So, have you come to the answer now?"

Chapter 478 The Confusion in Ge Li's Heart

Ge Li clearly couldn't give a definite answer to this question, and simply shook his head slightly.

"How should I put it? Although he sometimes seems quite ruthless... for some reason, this is probably what I originally imagined a king to be like," she said wistfully.

Wayne felt the same way.