Chapter 190: Confrontation on the Spot (7)

Su Luo glanced at Bei Chenying with some amusement. Her intuition told her that although this Bei Chenying seemed to smile at everyone, his smiles never reached his eyes, and at times, he was as unfathomable as an old fox.

However, he didn't seem to have any malice toward her; on the contrary, he even seemed to want to help her? Why was that?

However, only a fool would pass up a free advantage, and Su Luo certainly wouldn't let such a good opportunity slip by.

Su Luo bowed gracefully toward Bei Chenying and asked with a light smile, "Lord Bei Chenying, do you think that, given how I am dressed, I look like someone who could afford to post such a task?"

Bei Chenying cooperated with perfect tacit understanding. He stroked his chin, looked Su Luo up and down a few times, and shook his head. "I saw that task. It costs three thousand gold coins. Even if you sold yourself ten times over, you wouldn't be able to afford it."

Of course, it also depends on who would dare to buy her… Bei Chenying could pat his chest and guarantee that whoever dared to buy Su Luo would face the annihilation of their clan within a quarter of an hour.

No one noticed that Bei Chenying only referred to himself as "I" in front of Su Luo, while in front of others, he always arrogantly referred to himself as "This Lord."

The two of them sang the same tune, seemingly determined to clear Su Luo of the charges.

At this moment, Su Jingyu interjected, "Hmph, who knows if she is just pretending to be poor in front of others? In my opinion, it would be better to search that side courtyard; who knows, perhaps a pile of gold coins is hidden in that room!"

So that was it. So, the purpose of that pile of gold coins of unknown origin from that day was for this. Su Luo sneered repeatedly in her heart.

However, on the surface, Su Luo looked at him calmly, a trace of imperceptible panic flashing in her eyes. "You want to search my courtyard for no reason? Hmph! What kind of logic is that!"

Clearly, Su Jingyu had perfectly captured the panic in Su Luo's eyes and her feigned composure. He grinned hideously and said, "Since you claim to be innocent, why are you afraid of everyone searching? Hmph, your courtyard clearly hides stolen money of unknown origin!"

"If you are determined to convict someone, you can always find an excuse!" Su Luo argued reasonably, yet her body seemed to tremble slightly as if out of fear.

Su Jingyu became even more smug. He bowed solemnly to Su Zian, looked up, and said sternly, "Father, since Su Luo refuses to admit it even in death, the only way now is to search her courtyard! Whether or not to search is up to you to decide, Father!"

The Crown Prince suddenly stood up and said in a languid voice, "I've been sitting for too long; going out for a walk wouldn't be bad."

This was an indication of his agreement.

Su Zian looked toward Bei Chenying again. Who would have thought that Lord Bei Chenying, who always made it his duty to oppose the Crown Prince, would actually stretch and say, "Since the Crown Prince wants to go, then this official will accompany you for a walk."

Since both big figures had spoken, how could Su Zian refuse?

He glared fiercely at Su Luo and said in a cold, frozen voice, "Fine, we will search! Once the results of the search are out, let's see how you can quibble!"

"Wait—" Su Luo called out to the group of nobles who were preparing to move, and sneered, "What if you find something? And what if you don't?!"

They want to search for gold? Oh my, I'm truly sorry, but This Young Lady did indeed dig up that gold, but it is currently piled up inside This Young Lady's space. You want to search? Keep dreaming.

For a moment, all eyes were focused on Su Zian's face.

Su Zian pondered for a moment, his expression cold and stern, and said, "If it is found, then from this day forward, you, Su Luo, will be removed from the Su Residence! If it is not found…"