Seeing Hu Zi’s serious question, Su Yujin became wary and repeated the little beggar’s words, “Is there a problem?”

“That little beggar’s name is Erniu. I’ve seen him before. He’s fine, but just now I saw him begging for food there, and then a young girl came and gave him a few coins. Erniu then came over to call for help. A little while later, I saw Sister Su and this lady rushing out, so I wanted to ask what was going on.”

Hu Zi frowned. “If what Sister Su said is true, something’s not quite right. Since someone wanted Erniu to pass on a message, it must be because she couldn’t come. But she’s only a few steps away, yet she had to spend extra coins to come out. Besides, it’s not something shameful; in fact, it’s something that would make someone grateful. It shouldn’t be hidden.”

What he said made some sense.

Su Yujin nodded, pondered for a moment, and then asked, “Since you saw the young girl who gave Erniu money, what did she look like?”

“Round face, about the same height as Sister Su, single eyelids, a slightly flat nose, a mole on her eyebrow, she smiled when she spoke, and at first glance seemed quite kind, but after looking at her for a while, you always felt she had a sinister air about her.”

Hu Zi thought for a moment, then answered, “Yes, she was wearing a light blue, narrow-sleeved short jacket and a moon-white skirt, with light blue daffodils embroidered on the hem of the skirt.”

This person was…

“Hu Qiaohui!” Shuangye exclaimed.

Su Yujin also nodded. “According to Hu Zi, this person should be Hu Qiaohui.”

Then that makes even more sense.

If Yu Xiucai was beaten, and Hu Qiaohui knew, she would only want to get there first to improve her relationship with Yu Yongye, and would never specifically send someone to relay a message to Shuangye.

Therefore, there could only be one reason…

What awaited Shuangye was a conspiracy.

Shuangye had also guessed this and gritted her teeth indignantly, “That Hu Qiaohui, her mind is far too vicious!”

“Indeed vicious,” Su Yujin said in a deep voice, a layer of anger rising on her pretty face, “This matter must be handled properly.”

“What does Miss mean…”

“Go to Huibinlou and call a few capable servants, then go to West Third Alley and take a look. Once there, beat them up if necessary. Since their intentions are not pure, they can only suffer in silence. If they dare to report to the authorities, then they are in the wrong, and we were merely acting in self-defense.”

In short, this matter couldn’t be left unresolved!

Su Yujin had a vengeful nature, especially towards someone with such a vicious and ruthless mind.

It absolutely couldn’t be let go so easily!

“Then I’ll go scout ahead for Sister Su!” Hu Zi puffed out his chest and volunteered.

He was a beggar, and he wouldn’t attract attention wherever he went.

“Go ahead.”

Su Yujin didn’t hesitate and went straight to Huibinlou to find Wu Jiantong.

Upon hearing the general situation, Wu Jiantong selected four or five quick-witted, tall, and strong waiters from Huibinlou, and personally led them to West Third Alley with Su Yujin.

To avoid being seen by Hu Qiaohui, Wu Jiantong and his group changed out of their Huibinlou waiter uniforms and took a shortcut, hurrying towards the alley.

Su Yujin, along with Shuangye, swaggered through the street.

Their anxious expressions were clearly seen by Hu Qiaohui, who was secretly hiding at the alley entrance.

This Shuangye was truly incredibly stupid; she actually believed such a flawed story.

She didn’t know what got into Yongye; how could he fall for such a foolish person?

And it wasn’t just Shuangye who went this time; that arrogant, haughty Su Yujin was also there…

Well, this time, let her, who thinks she’s on cloud nine, experience the pain of falling from grace, being despised, and even trampled underfoot.

Hu Qiaohui thought this, feeling a surge of satisfaction.

But that scoundrel Ruan Wuhuai really got lucky; such good fortune was something many people would kill for…

Meanwhile, when Su Yujin and Shuangye arrived at West Third Alley, Wu Jiantong also arrived with his servant.

Hu Zi was already waiting at the alley entrance. “I saw it clearly. It’s the fourth doorway from the left after you go in. That person was acting suspiciously. I recognize him. I think his surname is Ruan. He’s a sleazy scoundrel who likes to grope people.”

“That’s probably Ruan Huaiwu.”

Wu Jiantong had traveled the streets and knew the local thugs like the back of his hand. Hearing Hu Zi say his surname was Ruan, he immediately recognized him. “That kid steals chickens and dogs, frequents brothels, and loves to tease and make fun of unmarried girls. He almost got his leg broken by the widow and her mother-in-law for climbing over a widow’s wall.”

Shuangye’s face turned pale, and she couldn’t help but tremble.

Luckily, Hu Zi had spoken up for her, and luckily, her Miss had stood up for her. Otherwise, if she had come here in a panic without thinking, hell would have awaited her!

Hu Qiaohui didn’t just want to ruin her marriage; she wanted to kill her!

Su Yujin gritted her teeth in anger. “Now that things are clear, let’s not delay any longer.”

Huibinlou and Suji still needed to do business.

Wu Jiantong nodded and waved to the shop assistants, and the group marched into the alley.

Although they were all men, they all had sisters, and they couldn’t stand anyone scheming against a woman’s innocence, especially since it was someone from the same Huibinlou family. Shuangye from Suji was like family to them.

The shop assistants, seething with anger, kicked open the door when they reached the doorway Hu Zi had mentioned and rushed in.

Ruan Huaiwu had been peeking through the crack in the door to see when Shuangye would come, figuring out how to drag her over—whether to do it right there in the courtyard or take her inside for a while—but the kick sent him sprawling to the ground, his nose and forehead bruised and bleeding.

Seeing the furious men before him, Ruan Huaiwu, ignoring his pain, scrambled to his feet. “Who are you people?!” he cried.

“We’re here to beat you up!”

Wu Jiantong roared, and the men pounced on him.

Fists rained down like raindrops, interspersed with several powerful kicks.

Ruan Huaiwu rolled on the ground in pain, begging for mercy. Seeing no one’s reaction, he threatened, “I’m reporting this to the authorities!”

“Fine!” Wu Jiantong spat. “Go ahead and report us. Let’s see whether the Xiàn Tàiyé punishes us or charges you with malicious intent and plotting to do something bad!”

“If you’re not going to report it, why don’t I report it to the authorities for you?”

Ruan Huaiwu had a guilty conscience and did not dare say another word, but he could not understand it. The plan had been so carefully laid out, so how had it been exposed?

(End of Chapter)

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