I'll forgive you this time

"According to me, you don't need to seek this opportunity. Your plea is futile and baseless. Selling fake medicine itself is a violation of medical ethics, disregarding the lives of patients and prioritizing personal gain. Today, your deception has been exposed, and you have staged yet another ploy. People like you cannot genuinely repent."

Su Qi's face was filled with a cold smile as he spoke. His delicate face exuded an icy determination. He despised alchemists who lacked medical ethics.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuwei froze. In his sharp eyes, there was a hint of obvious concern, and he inwardly regretted the situation. If Su Qi were to speak up at this moment, there would be no room for reversal.

The others present remained silent, seemingly in agreement with Su Qi's words.

Gu Yuwei's face turned ashen. After all, he was the one selling fake elixirs, and there was someone claiming to be a prince by his side. What should he do now? It seemed that his plan of feigning innocence wouldn't work anymore.

However, Su Qi's face remained expressionless. There was no sign of surprise. When his gaze fell upon Gu Yuwei, it was only a fleeting glance, devoid of any other emotions. No one knew what was going on in his young mind.

"You claim to be an adult who has lived in the Li Xia Kingdom for three years. Don't tell me you are unaware of the laws of this kingdom!" Nalan Yi walked to Gu Yuwei's side. "Today, I witnessed the situation with my own eyes. The law cannot be treated as a mere decoration. Qier has already laid bare the truth, and now we have irrefutable evidence. Kneeling and begging in public won't solve the matter."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuwei trembled and looked at Nalan Yi in astonishment.

"Who are you...?"

"Bold! How dare you meet the gaze of the Xiuwang!"

The leader of the guards who had rushed over angrily shouted at Gu Yuwei.

"Xiuwang," Gu Yuwei exclaimed in surprise!

Nalan Wang's third and fourth sons, Xiuwang? So, the two twin brothers who were with him were the Su Li and Su Qi brothers, who had been the talk of the town in the capital of Haoyue Kingdom for the past month. Su Li was a master of profound energy, while Su Qi was a Divine-level third-grade alchemist and an esteemed alchemist at the Dan Pavilion in Haoyue Kingdom. From this perspective, the two must be Su Zimo and Mu Yunxuan.

Only now did Gu Yuwei realize his misfortune. Only Su Zimo from Mingyue Villa remained so composed when he saw everyone surrounding his son. Only the Lord of Yun City exuded such an intimidating aura that people dared not meet his gaze. Gu Yuwei felt utterly unlucky today.

"Take him away and lock him up in the dungeon. After reporting to my father, we'll await his decision."

Nalan Yi ordered the guards behind him. As the Xiuwang personally gave the order and Su Qi had also found evidence, no one dared to object.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Two guards stepped forward and pulled Gu Yuwei up from the ground.

Gu Yuwei frowned but didn't say anything. He obediently followed the guards.

A flicker of doubt flashed in Su Zimo's beautiful eyes. Why did he suddenly become so compliant?

"Let's all disperse!" Nalan Yi said coldly.

For the people of Li Xia Kingdom, the new king treated them well, so they naturally respected the Xiuwang.

After everyone saluted, they scattered.

Only Su Zimo's family, Su Qi...

Excitedly, Su Qi ran to Su Zimo's side.

"Mother, you saw it too. It really wasn't Qier's fault. Today, Qier, Little Uncle, and Big Brother came here to browse the market and enjoy some delicious food. When we passed by this alchemy shop, we noticed their transactions. Qier could tell from a distance that they were selling fake elixirs. Qier has always been strongly against fake elixirs, and if he didn't intervene, more people would have suffered," Su Qi hurriedly explained, eager to avoid punishment or being beaten.

"Second sister, it really wasn't Qier's fault. Li'er can confirm it," Nalan Yi added immediately, afraid that Su Qi would be punished or harmed.

"Mother..." Su Qi pleaded, his voice soft and tender, melting people's hearts.

This time, Su Zimo remained unmoved. She was looking at Mu Yunxuan, who was silent and had even sent Qingfeng to follow them. His sudden change in attitude made her suspicious.

"Mother..." Su Li called out, his words pausing slightly. After thinking for a moment, he continued, "Mother, Li'er just discovered something in the backyard. This alchemy shop is very likely related to Tianmen."

Upon hearing this, a man hiding in the shadows trembled slightly. He seemed excited, but quickly disappeared from sight.

Su Zimo's mind was now completely focused on the matters concerning Tianmen. How could there be a Tianmen stronghold here?

"Momo, let's go and take a look," Mu Yunxuan had always wanted to eliminate Tianmen. It would be ideal to finish them all at once.

"Alright!"

Just as Su Zimo was about to take a step, she was tightly embraced by Su Qi.

"Mother, Qier doesn't want to go to the small dark room," Su Qi thought to himself. If his mother locked him up there, he would definitely run away from home.

Su Zimo looked down at him, a faint cold smile tugging at the corner of her lips. "This time, you don't have a choice. I have warned you many times, and I won't allow you to act recklessly."

How could she not understand Su Qi's thoughts? Honestly, she also wanted Qier to be safe and worry less.

"Hmph! Mother, you're biased. You only care about Qier and never mention Big Brother," Su Qi said, his face wounded.

"You accused me of being biased, but let me ask you, where did the undercover guards that your father secretly sent to protect you go? Why did you drug them? Did you forget to tell me that you just wanted to go to the market?" Su Zimo looked at Su Qi sternly, her eyes filled with a mix of anger and concern.

Su Qi's eyes flickered with panic, but he didn't believe that his mother would be so heartless as to lock him up in a small dark room for one mistake. Besides, it wasn't something he intentionally got involved in—it just happened naturally.

After hearing Su Zimo's words, Nalan Yi seemed momentarily taken aback. He looked at Su Zimo pleadingly and then turned to Su Qi, his heart aching for him. He couldn't understand why his sister couldn't forgive Su Qi.

"Sister," Nalan Yi said urgently.

"Let's go to the backyard first," Su Zimo said, lifting her leg to leave.

Su Qi pouted and angrily walked toward the door.

Su Zimo glanced at him from the corner of her eye. "If you want to run away from home, then don't ever come back."

Su Qi paused, his mouth still pouted. In an instant, his resolve vanished. "Wuwu..."

Seeing her son crying, Mu Yunxuan's heart ached, and he glanced at Su Zimo's retreating figure.

"Alright, Mo'er, Qier knows he was wrong. Can you forgive him this time?" Mu Yunxuan embraced the tearful Su Qi and wiped away his tears.

"I'll forgive you this time, but don't drug the undercover guards again. Otherwise, even if you want to run away from home, I won't care about you," Su Zimo warned sternly as she turned around.

Su Qi broke into a smile after shedding his tears. This was his final move. If his mother didn't yield now, he would truly run away from home.

"Mother, Mother, Qier knew you were the best."

"Weren't you accusing me of being biased just now? How come you changed your tune so quickly?" Su Zimo looked at him with a slightly dark expression.

Su Qi smiled wryly, but he couldn't find any words to refute his mother. After all, as his mother said, he had just accused her of being biased in the heat of the moment.

"Mother, it was just a heated moment. Hug me, Mother. Qier's heart is hurting," Su Qi coquettishly reached out his hands towards Su Zimo.

"Alright, Qier, let Father hold you. You're getting older, and it's hard for your mother to carry you," Mu Yunxuan pulled him back.

"Okay!" Su Qi whispered in Mu Yunxuan's ear. "But Father, you're too timid. People will laugh at you. But in Qier's heart, you're the one who loves Mother the most."

Mu Yunxuan's eyebrows twitched involuntarily upon hearing this. Why did these words sound so awkward to him? However, he didn't say much and followed Su Zimo as they walked toward the backyard.

"Mo'er, Tianmen has always been hidden in the deep mountains. They can only survive outside by relying on the shops hidden in the market. This place should be just one of their strongholds," Mu Yunxuan said with a gloomy expression. He couldn't help but smirk when he realized that Yang Qingqing's shop was selling fake elixirs. Qier's outburst today had greatly helped him.

"Yes, Tianmen has suffered a heavy blow this time. Once Yang Qingqing and Ji Yu recover, their retaliations will be even more intense," Su Zimo nodded, her voice carrying a hint of anger and a touch of strange emotions. Regardless, she had to be on guard against Tianmen. They wanted to destroy her, Su Zimo, and she had to be prepared.

Mu Yunxuan paused, fully aware of the dangers involved. But this time, he would protect Mo'er as the Ghostly Palace's identity, ensuring she wouldn't be harmed.

Arriving in the backyard, Su Li led them directly to the room where Gu Yuwei resided. Upon inspection, they found that only two or three people were staying in this alchemy shop. It seemed that Gu Yuwei was the only one who got caught, and the others had probably fled long ago.

After all, this was the capital city of Jiulingxia Kingdom. When one shop encountered trouble, everyone in the shops would bear the consequences.

"Mother, look. These are the tokens and banners representing Tianmen," Su Li brought Su Zimo and Mu Yunxuan to a cabinet.

Su Zimo rummaged through the contents of the cabinet and suddenly discovered a hidden compartment behind it.

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