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Gu Zhiyi glanced at Li Mimi and sneered, "I heard that Miss Li from the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice is very scheming and is best at playing with people's hearts. Now that I see her, it's true to her reputation."

Everyone was stunned, and all their eyes turned to Li Mimi. A flash of surprise flashed across Li Mimi's face, but she quickly regained her composure. She smiled slightly, with a hint of provocation in her eyes.

"Madam Ningguo, you are too kind." Li Mimi said calmly, "However, I have also heard that you are proficient in poetry and songs, and you are very talented. After seeing you today, I find that you are indeed extraordinary."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with a sharpness. She had expected that Li Mimi would not easily let go of this opportunity. She smiled lightly, with a hint of sarcasm in her tone: "Miss Li, you misunderstood. How dare I compare myself with you? I just want to make myself familiar in the Ningguo Mansion."

The conversation between the two made everyone present feel a hint of tension. Li Mimi was not angry, but became calmer. She raised her chin slightly, her eyes full of confidence.

"Madam, you are too modest. However, I came here today not to compete with you, but to ask you for a favor." Li Mimi said, taking out a letter from her sleeve and handing it to Gu Zhiyi, "This is written by the Minister of Justice of our country, hoping that the Ningguo Mansion can assist in investigating a case."

Gu Zhiyi took the letter and her expression changed slightly. She opened the envelope, glanced through it quickly, then raised her head and looked at Li Mimi with deep eyes: "Miss Li, the case mentioned in this letter is very serious. Although the Ningguo Mansion dare not refuse, we still want to know clearly what is going on."

Li Mimi smiled slightly and said sincerely, "To be honest, this case involves an injustice that happened many years ago. My father has always been upset about it and hopes to seek justice for the victim. The Ningguo Mansion has a huge influence in the court. If you can help, it will definitely be twice the result with half the effort."

Gu Zhiyi was silent for a moment. She looked at Li Mimi, a complex look flashing in her eyes.

There must be something fishy behind this case, but she couldn't refuse Li Mimi's request. After all, the Ningguo Mansion and the Ministry of Justice's Mansion have always been on good terms, and if they could lend a hand in this matter, it would be beneficial to both parties.

"Okay, I promise you." Gu Zhiyi finally spoke, her tone firm, "However, I need to look at the details of this case before I can make specific arrangements."

A trace of joy flashed in Li Mimi's eyes, and she nodded gently: "Of course. I will send the details of the case to the Ningguo Mansion as soon as possible. If you have any questions, you can ask me."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly. She looked at Li Mimi and secretly sighed in her heart: This woman is really not simple. She is not only capable of using tricks, but also flexible. No wonder she can stand out in the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice.

After the banquet, Gu Zhiyi returned to her room. She put the letter on the table and pondered.

The forces involved behind this case are complicated and intricate. If not handled properly, the Ningguo Mansion may be caught in a turmoil.

Just at this moment, there were footsteps outside the door. Gu Zhiyi looked up and saw a maid walking in with a letter in her hand.

"Madam, this was just sent by Miss Li." The maid said as she handed the letter to Gu Zhiyi.

Gu Zhiyi took the letter and sighed inwardly.

She opened the envelope and took out the letter paper. There were only a few lines of words written on it: "Madam, my father is not feeling well today, so I came to bother you. I wonder if you would be so kind as to come to my humble abode with me for a chat?"

After reading it, Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly. Li Mimi really knows how to find the right time. She put down the letter and said to Luluo, "Go and inform Miss Li that I agree."

Luoluo took the order and left, while Gu Zhiyi stood up and straightened her clothes.

Not long after, a carriage stopped in front of the Ningguo Mansion, and Li Mimi walked out of the carriage. She was wearing a lavender silk dress and a pearl flower on her head. She had elegant manners and outstanding temperament.

Gu Zhiyi stepped forward and said with a smile: "Miss Li, I have long heard of your great name. Seeing you today, I find that you are indeed worthy of your reputation."

Li Mimi smiled softly and responded, "Madam, you are too kind. It is Mimi's honor to meet you."

The two of them walked into the Ningguo Mansion hand in hand and had a pleasant conversation along the way.

Arriving at the flower hall, the two sat down as host and guest. Zhiyi asked, "Miss Li, what are you doing here?"

Li Mimi smiled slightly and said, "My father has been feeling unwell recently. I would like to ask Madam to come with me to my humble abode to examine him."

Gu Zhiyi frowned. She knew what Li Mimi's purpose was, but she couldn't refuse. She said slowly, "In that case, I will go with Miss Li."

A glimmer of joy flashed in Li Mimi's eyes, she knew that she had achieved her goal.

That evening, Gu Zhiyi and Li Mimi went to the residence of the Minister of Justice together. Along the way, they were both thinking about something and remained silent.

Arriving at the Shangshu Mansion, Gu Zhiyi and Li Mimi were led to the living room. Not long after, Shangshu Li came out of the inner room. He looked at Gu Zhiyi with a hint of gratitude in his eyes.

Minister Li said, "Madam, thank you for taking the time to come and see me. Please."

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly and followed Minister Li into the inner room. Li Mimi stayed in the outer room, looking at Gu Zhiyi's back with a hint of jealousy in her eyes.

In the inner room, Gu Zhiyi felt the pulse of Minister Li. After a moment, she said, "Master Li, you have been too worried recently, and your eating disorder has caused you to feel unwell. I will prescribe some medicine. You should take it on time and pay attention to your diet, and your body will recover."

Minister Li nodded and said, "Thank you, Madam."

Gu Zhiyi wrote a prescription, and Minister Li personally escorted her out of the house. Li Mimi was waiting in front of the house, and she looked at Gu Zhiyi with a complicated look in her eyes.

This meeting is just the beginning for Li Mimi.

Sure enough, a few days later, Li Mimi sent another letter. Gu Zhiyi opened the letter and saw that it said, "Madam, my father's condition has improved, so I have prepared some wine and invite you to celebrate with me. Would you be willing to come?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly after reading it.

When they came to the Shangshu Mansion again, Gu Zhiyi and Li Mimi sat opposite each other. Li Mimi said, "Madam, my father said that your medical skills are really excellent and he has recovered a lot."

Gu Zhiyi smiled softly and said, "Lord Li, you are overpraising me. I am just doing my best."

The two talked for a while, and Li Mimi suddenly asked, "Madam, do you think that I am a good match for the young master of Ningguo Mansion?"

Gu Zhiyi was stunned. She didn't expect Li Mimi to suddenly bring up this topic. She looked at Li Mimi with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

Li Mimi continued, "Madam, I know you have a close relationship with the Ningguo Mansion. I would like to ask you, how can I gain the favor of the young master of the Ningguo Mansion?"

Gu Zhiyi was silent for a moment. This was Li Mimi’s purpose.

She smiled gently and said, "Miss Li, when it comes to love, it's all about mutual affection. If you really like the young master of Ningguo Mansion, you should try to understand him and care about him instead of using these tricks."

Li Mimi was slightly stunned. She didn't expect Gu Zhiyi to respond so directly.