He wouldn't let such an interesting person go, not after finally encountering one.
Meanwhile.
Host, you're being investigated.
Mm.
Ming Li let out a faint "mm" upon hearing this, showing little reaction, not even a flicker of his brow.
The system, looking at the placid Ming Li, felt somewhat speechless. Host, can you not be so calm? Can you show a bit of a proper reaction?
Ming Li cast a languid glance at the system. Why should I react? If he investigates and doesn't mess with me, then he's safe.
System: Host, that... you might have spoken too soon...
Ming Li: ...
Host: Yue Yixing has taken a liking to the Yu Consort. Therefore, as Prince Yu, you are naturally targeted by him. If you disappear, then the Yu Consort will be his. This is precisely his thinking; I've just detected it.
Ming Li: ...Mm, then he's quite bold.
With that, Ming Li slowly stepped into the residence of Minister Li.
Upon hearing the servant report that Prince Yu had arrived, Minister Li frowned, put down the gold bars in his hand, quickly tidied his attire, and walked out of the secret room towards the main hall.
Greetings, Prince Yu. May I ask why you grace us with your presence today? One does not visit the Three Treasures Hall without a reason; he understood this principle.
Ming Li closed the fan in his hand, took a sip of the tea just served by the maid, and then spoke indifferently, Minister Li, I have no particular business. I simply wished to come and have tea with you.
Upon hearing this, a fleeting glint flashed in Minister Li's shrewd eyes. His heart, for some unknown reason, began to beat a little faster.
Time passed quickly. As the sun began to set, Ming Li left the Minister's residence with the same smile on his face.
The system in the spatial dimension, seeing the smile on Ming Li's face, shivered all over.
Ruthless! So ruthless! When the Host gets serious, they're simply not human. kanδん
That Minister Li was too unlucky. All the wealth he had amassed over half his life was gone in just one afternoon...
From behind, Minister Li chased after him, his smile appearing very sincere. Prince Yu, allow me to see you off.
Ming Li fanned himself with the fan in his hand, remaining silent.
Seeing this, Minister Li quickly followed.
Reaching a deserted alley, the befuddled Minister Li rubbed his hands, a fawning smile on his face. Prince Yu, when will you send people to transport my gold away?
Ming Li waved the fan in his hand, his face maintaining its smile throughout, but his tone was indifferent. When the time is right, I will naturally send people.
Yes, yes, yes.
Minister Li nodded hastily upon hearing this.
After Minister Li left, the system asked curiously, Host, are you planning to bring him into your faction?
Do you think that's possible?
Then, just now...
Ming Li took out a booklet, a glint flashing in his eyes. A corrupt official who has extorted so many common people; he should at least make him pay something. For example, his official hat, or perhaps...
When Ming Li returned to Prince Yu's mansion, Qin Yu had also returned. Accompanying him was Yue Yixing.
Yes, that's right. It was Yue Yixing.
Ming Li looked at Yue Yixing, who resembled a little white rabbit next to Qin Yu, and his lips twitched slightly. He asked with feigned ignorance, Who is this?
Qin Yu, with a blank expression, said emotionlessly, I don't know.