Jiang Yueyao leaned against the windowsill, watching the so-called master chef—who was actually a Northern Liang spy—being tightly bound and escorted out of the restaurant by a squad of Black Armor Guards.
[Captured so easily? These Black Armor Guards are quite impressive.]
[Speaking of which… the head of the Northern Liang spies should know the importance of having multiple hideouts.]
[Even if it’s just to win people over and gather information, the Northern Liang spy leader must have substantial savings.]
[If only I could find his private treasury…]
[I’d definitely find loads of little money.]
The thought of little money made Jiang Yueyao’s heart flutter with excitement.
Jiang Yuehua:…
She couldn’t help but facepalm.
Why was her younger sister so obsessed with money?
It must be because their uncle’s family had treated Yao Yao too harshly before, leaving her feeling insecure.
Maybe… she should find a chance to sneak into the old Jiang residence and… give Big-faced Cat a couple of injections?
Wait…
Why was she thinking so naturally about this?
She wasn’t like this before.
Could it be because of Yao Yao…
Jiang Yuehua looked perplexed, while Jiang Yueyao suddenly slapped her forehead.
[Oh my gosh!]
[How could I forget! The original novel did mention that this Northern Liang spy leader really had a secret courtyard in the capital!]
[It was said that many crucial letters were found inside, and there must have been gold and silver too!]
[Wahaha, is it finally time for me to strike it rich?]
[With little money, the first thing I’ll do is book out this entire Drunken Immortal Restaurant… Speaking of which, since a Northern Liang spy was caught here, they’ll probably have to sell it off at a discount, right? Perfect for me to buy low.]
[Then I’ll need to find someone to endorse the restaurant… I wonder if braised pig trotters would work… Speaking of which, how should we handle the pig trotters family’s situation? What if they get framed again?]
[Forget it, better not involve the pig trotters. I’ll find someone else… Let me think carefully.]
The certain braised pig trotters:…
He had already grown quite accustomed to his new nickname and was inwardly shouting.
My dear young mistress, stop thinking about all that irrelevant stuff! Hurry up and remember where that so-called Northern Liang spy’s courtyard is!!!
If they could find the Northern Liang spy’s secret residence first, earning merit was secondary… The key was that it would completely sever their Loyal Marquis Manor’s connection to Northern Liang.
If they proactively raided the Northern Liang spy den, how could they possibly be accused of conspiring with the enemy?
They might even uncover who was truly colluding with Northern Liang.
That person must be the one who framed their Loyal Marquis Manor.
However…
The young mistress simply wouldn’t think in that direction, instead focusing entirely on how to run the restaurant and make money.
……
Downstairs at the Drunken Immortal Restaurant.
A soft chuckle suddenly came from inside a spacious black carriage.
“Heh.”
Immediately, a soldier in black armor approached the carriage window.
“Does His Highness have any orders?”
“Nothing… Ah Yi, do you know how much this Drunken Immortal Restaurant is worth? How much would it cost to acquire it?”
Xue Yi beside the carriage:… His Highness’s train of thought had been rather unpredictable lately. What did this mean?
After a moment’s thought, he answered truthfully, “This subordinate doesn’t know, but the Drunken Immortal Restaurant is one of the capital’s top establishments. However, after today’s incident… even if the owner has no connection to Northern Liang, I’m afraid the restaurant won’t be able to continue operating.””So it seems… it’s because of me that this Drunken Immortal Restaurant got damaged.”
“This… Your Highness…”
“A’Yi, go find the owner of this Drunken Immortal Restaurant and tell them… I’m taking over this establishment.”
Xue Yi: …What?
Their prince wants to… run a restaurant?!
But they’re completely unfamiliar with this business.
However, the prince’s calm instructions had already come from inside the carriage.
“Just do as I say and return quickly. There’s still… an interesting matter to attend to tonight.”
When Xue Yi entered the Drunken Immortal Restaurant again, he still felt somewhat dazed.
The prince wanted him to acquire the restaurant but had no intention of running it personally. What exactly was his plan?
And… what exactly was this matter tonight that the prince would call ‘interesting’?
…
…
That night.
The moon was bright and stars were sparse.
A figure quietly slipped out of the Jiang residence.
[Hehehe… let me see, where’s north?]
Jiang Yueyao stood by the wall, trying to determine the direction.
[I have to say, the Jiang residence truly lives up to being an imperial gift – there isn’t even a single dog hole]
[Fortunately, this sister is filled with wisdom and found a suitable spot to climb over the wall]
[How am I so clever, what should I do about being so clever~~]
Humming a little tune, Jiang Yueyao quickly moved toward the direction of what she remembered as the Northern Liang spy leader’s private residence.
Soon…
At the entrance of an alley not far from the Jiang residence, Jiang Yueyao finally stopped.
[My memory is really good]
[I even remember such small details]
[Hmm, I remember that small courtyard is next to the Minister of Personnel’s residence, with a big willow tree… yes, this should be the place] [That Northern Liang spy is really impressive, actually placing his private residence in an area full of court officials]
[Is this the legendary ‘the most dangerous place is the safest’?]
[Never mind, little money, I’m coming]
Then…
Jiang Yueyao stood outside the tall wall and began to worry.
[Miscalculation, why didn’t I bring a ladder?]
[No no no, what I need is actually a flying broom!!!]
What to do? She could have Chunying and Xiatao fetch a ladder for her own wall, but this was someone else’s residence.
Maybe check the System Shop?
While Jiang Yueyao was still worrying, she was completely unaware… someone had already secretly followed her from the shadows.
After hearing her sister’s inner voice at the restaurant, Jiang Yuehua knew her little sister wouldn’t stay quiet tonight.
Sure enough…
As soon as it got dark, she saw Jiang Yueyao sneaking around the residence with her two maids.
At that moment, Jiang Yuehua didn’t know her sister was looking for a dog hole.
Fortunately, Jiang Yuehua had been following from a distance, otherwise… Jiang Yueyao would have likely been caught by the patrolling guards long ago.
After all… those were all veterans from the battlefield – how could they be easily avoided by a young girl like Jiang Yueyao?
Following Jiang Yueyao from afar all the way to the legendary Northern Liang spy leader’s private residence.
Just as she saw Yao Yao stopped outside the gate and was thinking of some way to help her get in, suddenly…
“Who’s there!”
In the darkness, Jiang Yuehua suddenly sensed a figure rapidly approaching Yao Yao and immediately intercepted without hesitation.
No one can hurt my sister!Just then, a cloud obscured the bright moon overhead, plunging the entire alley into darkness.
Jiang Yuehua and the figure swiftly exchanged blows in the dark, both strangely silent as if by unspoken agreement, with only the faint clinking of silver needles against a folding fan breaking the stillness.
Then…
The clouds shifted, moonlight poured down, and Jiang Yuehua finally saw clearly the person she had been fighting.
“Xie Yanqing?!”
“Yuehua?!”
They both halted simultaneously, staring wide-eyed at each other.
Jiang Yuehua instantly realized… as expected, this Xie Yanqing could also hear her sister’s Inner Voice!
This Big Pig Trotter…
The silver needles gleamed in Jiang Yuehua’s hand.
Maybe she should just eliminate him—what if he leaked her sister’s Inner Voice? Wouldn’t Yao Yao be in danger then?
Xie Yanqing: …
So, love just vanishes like that, huh?
“Yuehua, let me explain!!!”