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Chapter 486 Su Yu Goes to Investigate Personally

Su Yu fed him the medicine, and Yan'er rushed back. Upon seeing Baili Jiyan's return, she looked guilty and said, "I fell for their trap. Your Highness, were you injured?"

Su Yu shook her head slightly: "Let's not worry about anything else for now, let's get Baili Jiyan to the inn first."

Yan'er glanced towards the doorway, a hint of worry in her eyes.

Su Yu naturally understood what she was thinking, so she comforted her, "Don't worry, let's go back first. As for the follow-up matters, I will make arrangements."

By the time Yan'er found a helper to change Baili Jiyan's clothes and re-dress him, Su Yu had already quickly completed his disguise.

In a flash, it was as if he had become a completely different person. Not only was his appearance drastically different, but his entire demeanor had also undergone a complete transformation.

When Yan'er returned to her room and saw Su Yu's unfamiliar face, she was so shocked that her eyes widened. She asked in confusion, "Your Highness, what's wrong with you...?"

Su Yu carefully tidied her hair in front of the mirror again: "Of course we have to get the money back. Ten thousand taels of silver is not so easy to get."

Yan'er was still puzzled after hearing this and asked, "But, Your Highness, they have all run away now, so how can we know their whereabouts?"

“They have their clever plans, but I have my countermeasures. Mo Liu has already gone after them. You stay here and watch over Baili Jiyan. I'll be right back.”

Yan'er hesitated for a moment before nodding, "Alright, then Your Highness, please be careful."

As soon as Su Yu stepped into Jizhou, she knew that there were pairs of eyes watching their every move closely from the shadows.

Therefore, when facing Mo Liu, Su Yu did not reveal the whole truth, but instead instructed him to go and take care of the shop's affairs.

After all, since the enemy dared to make such an exorbitant demand for money, they would certainly try every means to firmly control this wealth.

As for Yan'er being lured away by the diversionary tactic, it was actually something Su Yu had anticipated.

Even at this moment, Su Yu could still feel the faint, yet undeniable, surveillance gaze surrounding the inn.

So, after careful consideration, she decided to disguise herself before going out.

Afterwards, Su Yu returned to the vicinity of the restaurant where she had previously rescued Baili Jiyan. In an inconspicuous corner, she discovered a special mark left by Mo Liu.

Following the directions indicated by these marks, she mounted her horse without hesitation, whipped it, and galloped away.

Along the way, the sound of horses' hooves echoed through the sky as they galloped towards the outskirts of the city like lightning.

In less than half an hour, Su Yu successfully caught up with Mo Liu's trail.

At this moment, Mo Liu was sitting quietly on a branch of a large tree, vigilantly observing the movements around him.

Suddenly, he heard the sound of rapid hoofbeats from behind, and his heart skipped a beat.

Upon seeing who it was, Mo Liu was slightly taken aback, then quickly jumped down from the tree and asked in a low voice, "Your Highness?"

Su Yu didn't respond, but only glanced hurriedly at the end of the road ahead, then impatiently asked, "Is the person up ahead?"

Hearing this, Mo Liu's anxious heart finally calmed down a little. He then added, "They are traveling in a carriage, and they are not moving very fast. You should be able to see them after you turn that bend."

"Okay, then you go back first, leave the rest to me."

Mo Liu didn't ask any questions, nodded, and then disappeared.

Su Yu followed the wheel tracks and soon saw the carriage.

She followed very closely, so closely that the other party had already noticed something amiss. When the woman in the carriage got off to look, she found nothing.

To avoid revealing any clues, the woman was extremely cautious. She sent her men to spread out and carefully check the surroundings for any unusual activity.

However, after searching, nothing unusual was found.

The only sounds were the clear chirping of birds, and a gentle breeze rustled through the trees, causing withered leaves to drift down slowly.

Apart from that, there was no trace of anyone else or any suspicious signs.

Only after confirming that it was safe did the carriage set off again.

Su Yu, who had been hiding in the space, quietly came out.

This time, they noticeably sped up their pace, seemingly eager to return to their post as soon as possible.

If we can take this opportunity to follow the clues and find the mastermind behind these people, that would be ideal.

Even if we can't get what we want, as long as we can find out where they are, we can probably find some useful clues and traces.

The carriage traveled straight along the road, then turned at a fork in the road and entered a narrow path that could only accommodate one carriage at a time.

This time, Su Yu did not reveal herself rashly, but cautiously followed from a distance. The mountain road was winding and the terrain was quite treacherous.

About half an hour later, they finally saw a courtyard standing at the foot of the cliff not far ahead.

The carriage came to a steady stop in front of the courtyard gate.

Su Yu climbed to a higher vantage point and looked down at the scene below.

The courtyard was bustling with people; a rough count revealed at least twenty guards patrolling back and forth, while six people stood scattered outside the courtyard.

The woman she had met before slowly stepped off the carriage, carrying a box—the very box she had given her, filled with silver notes! The woman walked into a room in the courtyard.

Not long after, the woman appeared at the window.

She gently raised her hand and released two carrier pigeons. Su Yu's gaze followed the pigeons as they flew towards Yun Jing.

Unfortunately, Su Yu dared not shoot down the carrier pigeon rashly at this moment, otherwise all her efforts would be in vain if her whereabouts were exposed.

She had no choice but to suppress her temper and wait, wanting to see how the woman intended to dispose of the silver.

Time passed slowly, and the sky gradually darkened.

However, the woman never showed up again after releasing the carrier pigeon.

If it weren't for the occasional person bringing hot water into the house, Su Yu would have suspected that this seemingly ordinary mountain hollow might have some hidden mechanisms or passages, which is why the woman had already quietly left.

Given the remote location, it's unlikely that the mastermind behind everything would easily reveal themselves in such a desolate place.

In that case, if we want to know more, we probably need to find a breakthrough by looking at the woman in front of us.

After determining the time interval for the shift change in the courtyard, Su Yu landed in the center of the courtyard.

She pressed herself against the wall, moving carefully to the window. With a gentle push, the window opened silently.

With a quick turn, Su Yu entered the woman's room without any trouble.

As soon as I landed, I heard a soft sound of flowing water, and behind the screen, I saw steam rising and smoke swirling.