After being reborn, I locked up all the scumbags and bitches in one nest.

He slammed the compensation bill onto the table next to Qin Mingzhu, saying, "This money will be deducted from your dowry."

Looking at the furious Qin Mingyu, Li asked, "Mingyu, what's going on?"

Qin Mingyu snorted, "See for yourself."

Li picked up the compensation bill and looked at it.

His eyes suddenly widened.

He shouted, "Thirty thousand taels? This, how is this possible?"

Prime Minister Qin also stepped forward and took a look at the document. It roughly stated that Qin Mingzhu, despite repeated warnings, had deliberately stolen jewelry from Linglong Pavilion and was caught red-handed. Furthermore, she falsely accused others of stealing and causing damage to the store's business. Therefore, the eldest son of Qin Mingyu agreed to compensate the store for business losses, reputational damages, and other losses, totaling 30,000 taels of silver.

After reading it, Prime Minister Qin looked at Qin Mingyu and asked, "Is what's written here true?"

Qin Mingyu nodded.

Madam Li was furious. "This is simply outrageous! It's blatant robbery! Mingyu, how could you agree to this? Didn't you say you were from the Right Prime Minister's residence?"

Qin Mingyu glared angrily at Li Shi, "Mother, do you know who she framed? It's the daughter of Imperial Censor Liu, and the future Crown Princess. And it happened in public. If you didn't agree, Qin Mingzhu would be locked up in jail now."

Qin Mingyu recalled that he couldn't accept the compensation figure when he first saw it; it was no different from robbery.

When he received the bill and disagreed with it, he was immediately suppressed by a powerful spiritual force. If he did not accept it, the spiritual force he had seized over the past few days would vanish.

Li remained arrogant, "They dare?"

Qin Mingyu calmly explained, "Mother, the Emperor has already disliked Father for recent events. If word gets out that the Right Prime Minister's Mansion is abusing its power, Father may lose his position tomorrow, and your life as the Prime Minister's wife will also come to an end."

Suddenly, with a "snap,"

Prime Minister Qin slapped Qin Mingzhu across the face.

Qin Mingzhu covered her face with her hands and cried out, "Dad~?"

Madam Li helped Qin Mingzhu up with heartache, "Master, why did you hit Mingzhu?"

Prime Minister Qin glared angrily at Qin Mingzhu, "Have you been starving or lacking in clothing all these years? You've actually resorted to petty theft. You've completely disgraced the Prime Minister's family. Starting tomorrow, you are not allowed to leave the house until the day you get married."

After saying that, he glared at Li Shi, snorted heavily, and left the hall.

Qin Wanyou followed closely behind Prime Minister Qin, but she went back to her own Green Bamboo Courtyard.

Qin Mingyu followed closely behind Qin Xiang and the two went to Qin Xiang's study together.

"Have you ordered an investigation into who's behind Linglong Pavilion?" Prime Minister Qin asked Qin Mingyu as soon as he entered the study.

Qin Mingyu lowered his head and replied, "I've already had someone investigate. I suspect that someone from a hidden family might be behind it."

Prime Minister Qin looked at Qin Mingyu with a puzzled expression. "Oh?"

Qin Mingyu explained, "Because when I fought with them, I found that their martial arts and spiritual power were very high. Even those who couldn't sense the spiritual power could see from the exquisite design of Linglong Pavilion that they were very strong in other aspects. In particular, their boss, Qin Jiu, was able to suppress me with his spiritual power without even showing his face."

"Qin Jiu?" Qin Xiang's eyes lit up when he heard the name and looked at Qin Mingyu.

But Qin Mingyu quickly extinguished it, "Father, that Qin is not my Qin, Qin Jiu is Xi Zao Qin. Moreover, he seems to have appeared out of thin air, I have never seen him in Yandu City before."

After thinking for a moment, Prime Minister Qin said, "He seems to be someone important. First, find out who he is. If he is from a reclusive family, see if he can be of use to us."

The two then discussed how to quell the situation. After devising a plan, Qin Mingyu left the study and headed to the training room.

In fact, it wasn't just the Qin family who wanted to investigate Qin Jiu. After seeing the overwhelming popularity of Linglong Pavilion today, many people inquired about who the owner of Linglong Pavilion was, that he could design such a unique and unparalleled Linglong Pavilion.

Gu Siyuan also spent the whole day at Linglong Pavilion. He will come to the Regent's Mansion for a free meal before going home.

Upon entering the Prince's mansion, he immediately asked the steward, "Uncle Li, is dinner ready?"

Butler Li replied with a smile, "Alright, alright, young master, we're just about to begin. The young master has already arrived at the main hall."

After handing the things in his hand to Uncle Li, Gu Siyuan immediately ran inside.

Upon seeing Murong Xiao, she excitedly exclaimed, "Uncle, did you go to Linglong Pavilion today?"

Murong Xiao was elegantly picking up food with his chopsticks when he shook his head.

Gu Siyuan sat down at the table and took out the small gift he had received that day, giving it to Murong Xiao. "I knew you didn't go. Here, this is what I picked out for you. Isn't it nice?"

Murong Xiao saw that it was a very small and exquisite bookmark made of bamboo, with a domineering yet cute Qilin carved on it, and a small pendant on its tail.

After Murong Xiao accepted the gift, Gu Siyuan naturally picked up his chopsticks to eat, saying as he picked up some food, "I chose a small cup for myself with a galloping horse engraved on it, and I also chose a pair of cute mandarin duck spoons for my dad and mom. It's a pity there are no gifts to give tomorrow, but I still want to go shopping."

Murong Xiao looked at the bookmark, which was exquisitely carved and crafted, and was taken aback when he heard Gu Siyuan's words, "This is a gift?"

Gu Siyuan took a bite of food and nodded hurriedly, "That's right. Anyone who buys something at Linglong Pavilion today, regardless of the amount, can choose a small gift. First come, first served, while supplies last."

Murong Xiao looked at Gu Siyuan and asked, "Then how did you get so many pieces?"

Gu Siyuan leaned closer to Murong Xiao and smiled slyly, "Hehe, I paid for my cup the first time, but then I disguised myself and paid for your Qilin talisman the second time. Later, I had my men choose a pair of spoons."

Why not disguise yourself a third time? Because you were already recognized the second time. When the maid saw that this guy, who was completely different but had already received a gift, she was worried that he would cause trouble and affect the selection of the next person, so she didn't expose him on the spot. But after taking out the gift, she still whispered a reminder.

Gu Siyuan was completely dumbfounded. Why was he recognized?

Feeling embarrassed about being exposed, he didn't tell Murong Xiao.

Then Gu Siyuan talked about many more fun things, including Qin Mingzhu's story of stealing and then crying "stop thief!" At least we didn't miss out on the excitement again today.

After Gu Siyuan finished eating and drinking and left the Prince's Mansion to return home, Murong Xiao stared at the bookmark in his hand and asked Mo Nan, "Is Linglong Pavilion really that interesting?"

Mo Nan didn't know how to answer his master, as he hadn't gone out again today.

"Moxi should have gone. Let's ask him about the details when he gets back."

Finally, Monan answered.

Murong Xiao then asked, "Has any news come back from the Right Prime Minister's residence?"

Mo Nan thought for a moment,