Liu Wan had long guessed that, given Zi Mu's temperament, he would act secretly behind her back. That was why she had come here early to wait. If he left any loose ends, she could clean up after him.
However, she had to hide the fact that she knew about this from Zi Mu, lest it affect his Imperial Examination.
"Perfectly clean. It was as though he vanished into thin air. Tomorrow, I'll put up a notice with that A Pai's wanted portrait and say the prisoner escaped." Liu Shi's face lit up as he spoke.
He had never imagined that Zi Mu, a boy barely into his teens, could possess such methods and nerve.
Everyone in the prison had fallen asleep. That was something he had not expected.
He just wondered what sort of capable person had helped Zi Mu do all this.
"Mm, I'm worried something else might happen later. Sorry for the trouble, little brother, but please keep a closer eye on things. I have to go. If the children can't find me, they'll discover the truth."
After saying this, Liu Wan patted Liu Shi's shoulder with a look of satisfaction.
Her younger brother could be entrusted with important tasks.
Her son was no ordinary boy, either.
"All right, sis. I'm off tomorrow, so I'll come see you!" Liu Shi grinned. He could see the regard and pride in his sister's eyes.
His heart brimmed with joy.
Liu Wan nodded and left.
The three groups returned to the Ninth Prince's Residence one after another!
Xia Wanwan and Yuanbao remained hidden in the shadows. When Shen Chuanlian appeared in the courtyard, Zi Mu looked toward a spot nearby, his gaze dark and unreadable.
"Come out," Shen Chuanlian said. "Don't bother with little tricks like tailing me again. They're