NOVPUBShen Siqi couldn’t find any fault in her, only frowning in helplessness.
“You really shouldn’t bear everything alone. That day when Miss Gu came to talk to our brother, I saw him panic for the first time.”
Shen Roujia paused upon hearing this and nodded slightly.
“Hmm... I need to go see Gu Zhi.”
Shen Siqi quickly pulled Shen Roujia back. “Don’t go just yet. You’ve just returned. Rest a bit; I’ve prepared plenty of delicious food for you.”
Shen Roujia still had matters on her mind. “Second Sister, the food won’t grow legs and run away, hmm? I’ll keep you company when I return, alright?”
Shen Siqi blushed, seemingly caught off guard. “Ahem, go on then, the sooner you leave, the sooner you’ll be back.”
Before Shen Roujia could call for Xiao Fu, she opened the door and came face-to-face with a pair of exquisite eyes.
Gu Zhi, dressed in a handsome male outfit, leaned lazily against a pillar, her beautiful eyes curving into a smile. “Little Jiao Jiao, were you about to come find me?”
Shen Roujia was momentarily stunned, glancing at Xiao Fu, who was covering her mouth and giggling, and then at Shen Siqi, who was bewildered.
Shen Roujia finally laughed.
“It seems we have a mutual understanding.”
Gu Zhi straightened her clothes. “Hmm, I have something to ask you.”
Seeing her usual demeanor, Shen Roujia nodded slowly.
“Alright, follow me to the study.”
Shen Siqi lowered her eyes and left, giving them some space.
As soon as they reached the study, Gu Zhi spoke, “Regarding the last incident, were there any oversights?”
Shen Roujia gratefully held Gu Zhi’s hand.
“Thanks to you, we found Bai Wei’s family in time. This time, we managed to eliminate them as a threat.”
Gu Zhi shook her head slightly. “Do you still plan to deal with Li Yong?”
Shen Roujia pressed her lips tightly together.
Li Yong’s illicit relationship with Consort Jia, which even resulted in her pregnancy, had shocked Shen Roujia when they first discovered it.
She understood that Rong Shuyao likely used this to control Consort Jia.
That’s why Consort Jia never revealed it.
They must have assumed Li Yong was already assassinated.
So Rong Shuyao was the only one who knew the whole truth.
The royal heir was Consort Jia’s last bargaining chip.
It wasn’t about deep-seated hatred.
As long as they didn’t provoke Shen Roujia, she had no reason to deal with them. 𝓃ℴ𝓋𝓹𝓊𝓫.𝒸𝓸𝓂
Living in peace was best.
Unfortunately, some people always pushed their luck.
“Let’s keep Li Yong around for now.”
“His identity can still control the Bai family. As long as he doesn’t reveal the truth about his sister’s suicide, the Bai family won’t recover.”
Gu Zhi nodded in agreement.
“You’re right. Let’s leave it for now. It’s hard for you in the palace. You need to keep some leverage to feel secure.”
Shen Roujia chuckled. “And you? How have you been lately?”
Gu Zhi’s expression softened. “Hmm... My father is on his way back.”
Seeing Gu Zhi’s hesitant look, Shen Roujia sensed she had another reason for coming today.
She hesitated before speaking, “Gu Zhi, Zhi Zhi, is there something else you want to say?”
Gu Zhi snapped back to reality, her gaze a bit unnatural.
“Ah, about the bookstore’s profits. Qiao Qi came to me a few days ago, suggesting we use the money to start a bank under the Hidden Pavilion’s name.”
Shen Roujia pretended to be suspicious. “You mentioned this in your letter; I’m aware.”
Gu Zhi awkwardly touched her nose and coughed lightly, looking at Shen Roujia.
“Jiao Jiao, did you and I have a past with Prince Xiao...”
