After hearing Jin Zhiyu's tearful account, He Xiaofeng expressed her sympathy but still had some doubts. She questioned the Jin family's steward again and discovered that Jin Zhiyu hadn't said anything untrue.
Wang Yue felt they should cut through the confusion and deal with things decisively. They should send Zongzheng Mingzhu away first. So he said very seriously, "No matter what, Jin Mantang raised you. Although he cruelly drank your blood for so long, he's now left you a huge inheritance. That counts as making amends to you. You should take care of his funeral arrangements first. We outsiders should be leaving."
When Jin Zhiyu realized Wang Yue wanted to leave, she hesitated before quickly saying, "Thank you, everyone. I've heard that people from Hundred Rivers Academy, Heavenly Secrets Hall, and Jade City have joined the Si Alliance. I wonder if Yuanbao Mountain Villa could join the Si Alliance too?"
Everyone in the room looked at her in shock. No one had expected that this woman wouldn't be dazzled by the wealth awaiting her tomorrow, and that she'd be so astute as to know how to protect herself. Everyone present couldn't help but think more highly of her.
When Wang Yue saw He Xiaofeng wink at him, he immediately understood that she'd already explained the implications to Jin Zhiyu. That was when he realized what was going on.
He thought it over and didn't hesitate any longer. Even though the idea had come from He Xiaofeng, he replied seriously, "Of course. In that case, Miss Jin, you can manage the Si Alliance's finances. Would you rather live in Jade City or stay here?"
Jin Zhiyu certainly didn't want to stay here now. The people at the villa hadn't treated her as the young mistress of the place. She'd have to