C87 (2/2)

According to Yu Zhanhong's character, he would not let this matter go so easily. He would not let things go without ruthlessly extorting him.

Su Zhi also knew that she wasn't in the right. Other than allowing him to meticulously calculate what he needed to compensate, she couldn't refute him at all.

”I'll apologize on behalf of Brother Li. There is a reason behind the matter, and once everything has been investigated, I'll have a detailed discussion with the person in charge.”

His top priority right now was to see that idiot in the prison. He was a weak scholar; if he was beaten, he probably wouldn't be able to last an entire night.

This trip didn't go smoothly. The Yu Family knew that someone was going to visit the prison, so they greeted them in advance.

Su Zhi had spent a lot of silver to bribe the General Prison Division, and those who were assigned as guards had successfully entered the prison.

The dark, damp dungeon was filled with the stench of rotting flesh, and rat ants were growing.

A few burly prison wardens were soldering red-hot iron as they beckoned to the prisoners who refused to confess. The smell of burning flesh spread out, and those who were timid or had low mental endurance were likely to be beaten that night.

Under the guidance of the guards, Su Zhi suppressed her discomfort and followed closely behind. She finally saw the imprisoned Li Yi.

”Big Brother Li!”

At this moment, Li Yi had changed his appearance from that of a hotheaded youth. He knew that he was being held captive, so he didn't panic. He calmly leaned against the corner of the wall and didn't cry out injustice like the other prisoners.

Hearing the call, he suddenly opened his eyes and stood up. ”Little Su, you're here!”

Facing the spontaneous and generous Li Yi, Su Zhi didn't say much to reprimand him.

The two fell silent for a moment before she shook her head helplessly, ”Brother Li is so muddle-headed!”

The matter had yet to be clarified and he had already caused such a huge mess. Apart from suffering from such grievances and not injuring a single bad person, it was truly a loss that was not worth it.

Li Yi shrugged indifferently. ”It's fine, I've already thought of the consequences.” ”At most, I will just die and become a scoundrel, yet I am unable to get rid of him. I am truly ashamed in my heart.”

Su Zhi sighed and comforted, ”Don't worry, Brother Li. I will think of a way to save you.” I've already made up my mind that they won't make things difficult for you for the time being. ”I will have Qiu Hong come and bring you food every day. First, you have to suffer a little. It won't be long before everything is settled, then I will bring you back.”

However, Li Yi shook his head and refused to accept Su Zhi's good intentions, ”This matter was caused by me, so I will swallow all the bitter consequences.” ”Take a good look at the shop and expand the business of Flowery House. One day, those who look down on us will be amazed.”

Even though she said that, Su Zhi could not stand by and watch him suffer in prison.

At the end of the day, he was doing it for the sake of the store, but the way to do it was still open for discussion.

Although he had acted rashly, it also proved that Elementary Scholar Li was a man indeed.

”Right, have you found anything today?”

”Hmm, it's not like we got nothing out of it. We've tentatively determined that this matter is related to the officials. Or rather, someone above is trying to make us suffer. ”

Li Yi was stunned. ”People from the government?” Was it not sent by Yu Zhanhong? ”

Su Zhi smiled helplessly and explained, ”This time, it can't be him. When Brother Li thought about it carefully, Yu Zhanhong's character didn't seem to be at a disadvantage at all. If he really did it, would he still give you the chance to charge in and cause a ruckus? We'll definitely be on guard against you and have some thugs prepare them early, just in case. ”

Only now did Li Yi realize what had happened.

”Then what do we do now? Have I wronged someone and done something wrong? ”

Su Zhi shook her head again, ”That may not be the case. Yu Zhonghong should have fought against him in the first place. That is an indisputable fact.” After this incident, the people up there will definitely be secretly watching the joke. They became careless for a moment and thought that if we really suspected that the Yu Family was the culprit, we would be exposed. ”

No matter how brilliant a criminal was, he or she would still reveal a little bit of his or her abilities when enjoying the fruits of the crime. It depended on whether or not he or she had the ability to uncover the truth of the matter.

However, Li Yi still didn't understand. Other than Yu Zhanhong, who would go against Hua Manlou? According to Su Zhi, the entire matter had become complicated and confusing for those involved with the government.