They were in charge of being beautiful, and she was in charge of taking the hits.

Chapter 105 Huang Ziliang's Scheme Meets Wu Chengye

He stood at the door, very dignified, his hands clasped in front of him, his gaze fixed firmly on the mansion gate. But inside, there were only servants coming and going; he couldn't even see any officials.

Wu Chengye had just been brought back after falling into the water. When he saw this scene at the door, he saw that figure he hated but couldn't quite put his finger on from afar.

She asked the person next to her, "What is he doing at the door?"

"Your Highness may not know this, but since Sima Houfu returned, he has been wanting to visit his master."

"Then why not let him see him?"

The attendant hesitated for a moment. [You've done something messy yourself, and you don't even realize it!] "Your Highness, my master's husband was…"

Wu Chengye suddenly realized that he had indeed done something excessive to Sima Lingyu, but it was just those officials who bullied him. However, he was once the treasure of the Prime Minister's family, but his household had been reduced to worthless mud.

"Go and make him leave."

"Your Highness, you won't see him?"

She hesitated again when she asked this question, and the image of the boy who saved her flashed through her mind again. How could there be someone so similar?

Without any obstruction from her attendants, she got out of the carriage, soaking wet, and walked up to Sima Lingchuan, looking down at him.

Sima Lingchuan bowed with a cold expression: "Second Prince."

“My dear brother-in-law, what brings you to the government office? Have you come to your senses? If you have, you two brothers can serve me together, and I might as well! But I can no longer give you the title of master’s husband.”

No! She didn't want to say that, but whenever she saw Sima Lingchuan, she felt like saying hurtful things to him, or to provoke him.

"Your Highness, I have come to visit my younger brother, but why have the servants been avoiding me under the pretext of illness?"

"Husband! This is a family matter of this household; how dare you interfere?"

Wu Chengye suppressed his anger and did not lash out in the street. He left Sima Lingchuan alone at the gate of the mansion and went inside. He did not see him today and could only return disappointed.

"Investigate! Find out who that man in black works for, and who that other man is! I want the results by tomorrow morning!"

Several figures emerged from the shadows and dispersed to various parts of the capital. However, despite using all their intelligence, they were unable to find out who the man in black was. But at least they found out who the young master who saved Wu Chengye was.

She quickly returned to report, because the work seemed more important than the black man. There were many people who wanted to kill her, but very few who would stand up for her and save her.

"The man was the son of a wealthy family in Heyuan County, named Huang Ziliang. He was 17 years old and had no other powerful background. He came to the capital because they had also watered the fields. He came to the capital to visit relatives, but his relatives in the capital had moved away. He is now living in Shiyuan Alley."

Wu Chengye wasn't stupid, nor would he let emotions cloud his judgment. What if someone wanted to use him to get close to her?

"Tomorrow, send someone to investigate Shiyuan Lane."

"Yes!"

From that day on, Huang Ziliang was a pitiful man living in the alley. Meanwhile, Wu Ziyan received a letter from Mo Baiyun. Although Mo Baiyun said he would keep it from Wu Ziyan, he had already prepared a letter detailing everything that had happened and sent it to her.

Wu Ziyan had long known that Huang Ziliang was no ordinary person. That serendipitous encounter might have been his scheme, but she didn't want to think the worst of him, so she instructed Mo Baiyun to assist him while also keeping a close eye on what he was up to.

Since it's not about targeting her, but her second sister, she'd be happy to see them fight each other as long as he doesn't face any mortal danger.

Her reply was also full of earnest instructions, urging them to be absolutely safe from any danger to their lives.

At the entrance of Shiyuan Alley, a group of slovenly women surrounded a man wearing a cap, verbally mocking and harassing him.

"What does she look like? And she's wearing a veil to cover herself up. Is she ashamed to be seen, or is she going out to meet her lover?"

"Hahaha! I bet he's going to those kinds of places to earn money because he's broke!"

"Then let's not go out. How about we sisters? We've got plenty of money, hehe!"

Huang Ziliang's face darkened behind his veil. He knew that Wu Chengye was suspicious by nature and was probably observing him from the shadows. Mo Baiyun's men in the shadows were also observing him.

Huang Ziliang had thoroughly analyzed Wu Chengye's thoughts, and he had also asked in detail about Sima Lingchuan's temperament back then. He only needed to make a slight change.

Seeing that he didn't make any move, the women even started to try to lift his veil. Huang Ziliang dodged, saying, "In broad daylight, under the clear sky, what are you doing?"

"Girls, what does he want from us? Haha, good question! Of course, it's to do something fun!"

"Little beauty, how many women have you served before?"

"Disgusting and filthy! If you continue like this, believe me, I'll report you to the authorities!"

"The officials? Go ahead and report it! Let's see if the officials are on our side or yours!"

The group chuckled lewdly and were about to step forward when suddenly a few pebbles flew out from the shadows. Wu Chengye, dressed in a black tight-fitting dress, looked dashing and spirited. Her hair was tied up high with a crown, and the wind made her hair flutter. Any unmarried man would probably be moved by this sight!

"What are you doing! Harassing a man in broad daylight! Do you even know what crime you've committed!"

Upon seeing the tall, strong woman, they were so frightened that they immediately knelt down. However, Wu Chengye was still somewhat puzzled. The people she had arranged had not yet arrived, so why was this scene being staged for her first?

It was that same unexpected gust of wind that blew open the veil a crack, revealing that familiar face once again, making her heart skip a beat.

"Thank you, heroine."

Huang Ziliang slowly bowed and then walked past her, seemingly not recognizing her. As he passed by, he coughed a few times unintentionally.

"Young master, do you remember the person you saved from drowning yesterday?"

"Remember what?"

"I'm the one who fell into the water!"

"Really? I didn't even have time to see who it was. I'm so glad you're alright."

She continued walking forward while talking, seemingly not intending to get entangled with her, but she was coughing badly as she walked. At this moment, the group of people arranged by Wu Chengye arrived. They were also women who looked relaxed and carefree, probably wanting to repeat the lewd scene from earlier.

When they saw that Wu Chengye was already there, they all looked at each other, somewhat confused. Should they go up or not?

"What are you looking at? Get out of here!" Wu Chengye shouted sternly.

Those people quickly ran away, then put on a gentle face and stared at Huang Ziliang: "Living in Shiyuan Lane is ultimately not safe. Where are your family members?"

"Don't worry about me, young lady. My family has all been affected by the disaster, and now I'm all alone. I should go back to my hometown in a few days, since my relatives in the capital have also moved away."

A subtle, almost imperceptible smile appeared on Wu Chengye's lips. This was the same result he had obtained from his investigation. Perhaps it was just a coincidence!