Us?
Upon hearing Ji Youzhi’s words, the Government Soldier felt no particular way. He quickly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and breathed a great sigh of relief. Lord God Hunter had not blamed him; one had to understand, that bolt of cloth was connected to the assassination attempt on the Nanjiang Princess.
However, only Han Yunzhang, the Governor of Shuntian Prefecture, found it odd. Lord God Hunter is investigating a case while holding a baby? And speaking of which, the baby is even wearing a face veil! Why does that veil look so familiar to me?
As Han Yunzhang thought this, his brow furrowed then smoothed out. He ordered all the clerks, embroidery girls, and the shopkeeper of the silk emporium to be taken to the Celestial Prison, no longer concerning himself with why Lord God Hunter was holding a baby.
After leaving the Government Office, Ji Youzhi and the others arrived at the entrance of Li’s Pharmacy.
"It’s here!" the Government Soldier shouted, pointing to a spot not far from him.
Ji Youzhi walked over, holding Suisui.
He first glanced around. "There are quite a few pedestrians here, and the shops on both the north and south sides have opened their main doors for business. If you were knocked out and robbed here, many people would surely have seen it. Please go to the Divine Hunter Office for me. Give this to the people inside and explain what happened here. They will send someone to assist me with the case!"
"Yes!" The Government Soldier took the Identity Token Ji Youzhi handed him, then asked, "What about me?"
Ji Youzhi waved his hand. "Shuntian Prefecture can’t get involved in this matter. You can go back now!"
"Thank you, Divine Hunter Ji!"
After the Government Soldier left, Ji Youzhi gently patted Xiaosuisui’s little head and set her down from his arms. "Is the scent of that cloth still here?"
Xiaosuisui nodded. "Yes, there is!"
Hearing Xiaosuisui’s clear, bright reply, Ji Youzhi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Can you tell where that bolt of cloth went?"
Xiaosuisui pointed directly at Li’s Pharmacy. "The scent of the cloth is inside."
Ji Youzhi’s expression changed upon hearing this. "Are you sure?"
Xiaosuisui nodded. "Positive!"
Xie Pan’Er and the Yun Duo sisters couldn’t help the corners of their mouths twitching. Lord God Hunter, are you treating our Eldest Princess like a dog? they wailed internally. They thought this but dared not say it aloud; after all, he was the Eldest Princess’s maternal uncle!
"Shall we go in and take a look?" Xie Pan’Er asked Ji Youzhi.
Ji Youzhi nodded but didn’t go in immediately. Instead, he headed to the restaurant across the street.
"Didn’t you say we were going to Li’s Pharmacy?"
Xie Pan’Er couldn’t understand Ji Youzhi’s actions and asked casually.
Ji Youzhi said, "I heard Suisui’s stomach rumbling."
Xie Pan’Er felt resigned and had no choice but to follow him into the restaurant across the street.
The banner hanging over this restaurant prominently displayed a large character for ’Li’. Indeed, this was an establishment of the Li Family.
"How many in your party, sirs?"
"A private room!"
Ji Youzhi didn’t state the number of people but directly requested a private room and strode upstairs.
Xie Pan’Er, along with Yunxiang and Yun Duo, hurriedly followed. They had just entered the private room and ordered food when there was a sudden knock on the door—three long, two short.
Ji Youzhi called out coolly, "Come in!"
The person who entered was a middle-aged man around forty, with a square jaw, an aquiline nose, thick eyebrows, large eyes, and a solemn expression.
"My Lord, your subordinate, Li You’an, has arrived with our men. They have already begun inquiries in the vicinity. Do you have any instructions?"
Ji Youzhi nodded. "Focus your investigation on all of Li’s shops. Additionally, covertly check Li’s Pharmacy to see if it has a back entrance!"
"Understood!"
Li You’an affirmed, then raised his head and looked at Xiaosuisui, who was nestled in Ji Youzhi’s arms.
He opened his mouth as if to speak, a conflicted expression appearing on his face.
Seeing his expression, Ji Youzhi asked, puzzled, "Is there something else?"