Reborn, I was pursued by the Prince of the Broken Sleeves

In the previous life, at the hour of Xu tonight, a large-scale armed fight broke out on South Street, and dozens of innocent people were killed or injured.

Xiao Ao, the then commander of the patrol battalion, was unfortunately seriously injured and died while fighting with criminals in order to protect the people.

That Xiao Ao is my grandfather's subordinate. He wants to overturn my grandfather's case, and he is the most important witness.

In his previous life, he died in an accident.

In this life, she wants to save his life and overturn her grandfather's verdict.

In the study of Prince Qi's mansion, Ye Mo was reviewing government affairs when Zhui Feng hurried over. "Your Highness, Miss Su is here."

"drop!"

A drop of ink from the tip of the pen fell on the rice paper, spreading into a black mass.

"Quick, let me in."

Ye Mo couldn't wait any longer, so he dropped his brush and went to the door.

In the long corridor, under the dim candlelight, she was wearing a green dress with orange tints, which cast a charming hue on her lively face.

She walked very fast, her figure moving through the light. As light and dark alternated, he seemed to see a beautiful butterfly flying towards him.

Ye Mo's heart skipped a beat and he stepped forward.

"Why are you here so late?"

She ran a little fast, her forehead was soaked with sweat, her nose was wet, and her bright eyes, like a deer in the dark night, were shining with a moving luster.

"Your Highness rescued me yesterday, and I came here specially to express my gratitude." She raised her eyes and looked at him sincerely.

Taohong, who was serving on the side, stiffened her back and lost her breath due to fear when she heard the girl's words.

Zhuifeng in the dark curled his lips.

I thanked you so sincerely, but why did you come back empty-handed?

He was a head taller than her. He nodded slightly, looked at her and smiled faintly.

The halo of light from the lantern reflected on his face. Under the flickering light, that smile made Su Manman feel a little unreal.

"Today, the toxins in my body are gradually dissipating, and my lethargy has also eased."

She raised her head and smiled in response. Her eyes caught sight of Zhuifeng standing beside her and she hurriedly said, "Guard Zhuifeng, how was the task I asked you to do yesterday?"

Zhuifeng walked out from the darkness, pulled out a stack of banknotes from his sleeve, and handed it over. "This is one thousand taels, all of which is the blood and hard-earned money of my fellow soldiers."

Su Manman reached out and snatched the stack of banknotes, promising, "This nourishing pill can save lives at critical moments. It's one hundred taels per pill, and it's great value. It's so cheap because of your Highness's kindness."

She counted the silver notes in her hand, considered it for a moment, and took out a silver note worth one hundred taels and stuffed it into his hand again. "Let the Wind Chaser Guards arrange it for me. This is what you deserve. Next time someone wants it, please continue to help me contact them."

Zhuifeng looked at the banknotes in his hand and looked at his prince with a bitter face.

Su Manman pretended not to notice and continued, "There's a new roast duck restaurant that opened on South Street. The roast duck there is crispy and delicious. It's wrapped in a special pancake and is incredibly flavorful."

"Your Highness, would you like to come with us and have a taste?"

She remembered that in his previous life, he loved eating roast duck the most.

Zhuifeng on the side curled his lips and complained in his heart.

Your Highness has tasted all kinds of delicacies, so why would he care about a roast duck?

Besides, the emperor doesn't eat much in the afternoon and he had already had dinner half an hour ago, so he will definitely not agree.

"it is good!"

He agreed readily.

Zhuifeng was shocked, and Su Manman was even more stunned.

She originally thought that it would take some effort to lead him, who was busy with government affairs, to South Street.

"how?"

Seeing her surprised expression, he stood with his hands behind his back and teased, "Are you trying to get me to refuse and not spend money on you?"

"Your Highness is joking. I sincerely invite you."

Soon, the group got on a carriage and headed for the roast duck restaurant on South Street.

……

In the backyard of the Su Mansion, shielded from everyone, Aunt Liu's gentle eyes suddenly turned fierce: "Mother Hu, remember your promise to me."

"Madam Liu, I don't want to either!"

When Hu Niang saw her expression change, she immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly: "I have been a widow for many years, and I only have this one son. If he were gone, how would I live?"

Aunt Liu shook her hand away and angrily scolded her, "Mother Hu, I kept my promise and gave you two thousand taels of silver. You should keep your promise and disappear without a trace."

"Now, you come to the gate of the Su Mansion and make a scene, and ask for another two thousand taels of silver. What do you think of me as, a cash cow?"

"Madam Liu, that little bit of silver is nothing to you. But it's my son's life. I beg you, I beg you for the last time."

"Two thousand and two thousand! If the master knew I gave you so much silver, he would kill me..."

As the sun sets, in the afterglow of the setting sun, the enraged Aunt Liu yells angrily, spitting everywhere, like a condescending messenger demanding death.

At some point, a figure appeared at the archway in the backyard.

He held the archway with one hand and leaned on a crutch with the other, listening to the two people arguing endlessly. His bloodshot eyes gradually turned red.

Aunt Liu, who was cursing non-stop, suddenly felt as if a wild beast was staring at her back, and it was very cold.

She turned her head and saw the person at the archway. She turned pale with fear and stammered, "Master... when... did you..."

Su Tinggui had been taking care of his patient all night and was exhausted both physically and mentally. He went out early in the morning to sell the shop at a low price to raise money for medical treatment. When he dragged his tired body back home, he unexpectedly heard such a shocking thing at the back door.

His face was gloomy, and his pair of red eyes flashed with murderous intent.

At this moment, he was staggering, but with every step, his eyes, his pace, he was like a tiger coming down the mountain, ready to pounce at any time and bite off the neck of his prey.

He was alone outside, striving for fame and earning a salary, and left the Su Mansion to her to manage. That was how she looked at him.

No wonder the government has such a serious shortage of money.

It turned out that she was the one causing all the trouble.

Su Tinggui grabbed Concubine Liu's clothes by the neck and stared at her. "Tell me, what evidence does she have against you?"

Without any evidence, how could this money-loving woman easily give away two thousand taels of silver?

Concubine Liu's legs went limp and she collapsed on the ground, tears streaming down her face. "I don't want to do it either, I don't want to do it either..."

"It seems that my guess was right."

Su Tinggui felt a dead silence in his heart.

After a moment of silence, he suddenly leaned forward, lowered his voice, and said harshly, "Madam Liu, aren't you the best at using those dirty tricks? If you can't handle her well, you don't have to stay in the Su Mansion anymore."

He said this coldly and turned away.

As the sun sets, the staggering figure looks old and lonely, yet exudes a cold aura.

Aunt Liu collapsed on the ground, tears silently falling, her fingers tightly clenched the corner of her clothes, as if this could grasp the last glimmer of hope.

However, Su Tinggui's words were like a sharp knife, piercing her heart.

"If you can't handle her well, you don't have to stay in the Su Mansion."

These words echoed in Aunt Liu's ears like a death spell.

She knew that Su Tinggui was never a kind-hearted person.

He was able to climb from a down-and-out scholar to his current position not only by relying on his talent but also by his ruthlessness.

If she cannot properly resolve the issue of Hu Niang, what awaits her may not be as simple as being expelled from the Su Mansion.

Aunt Liu's eyes gradually turned cold, and her tears dried on her face, leaving two shallow tear marks.

She slowly stood up, brushed off the dust on her dress, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes.