Chapter 332 - Can I visit your shop sometime? (1/2)

Ji Cheng's hands froze when he heard Zhao Ming's words.

She said that she does not want to die again in this palace. He remembers how he picked her from that pool with her body going cold and face pale.

She was soaked in water and her face was as white as a sheet. After that, she was in a coma for a while and in that time, he had cursed himself many times for not taking actions at the right time.

His grip tightened around the cup. He does not want to act lousily this time as well and let her suffer from similar pain again.

Xiao Li sensed the coldness on Ji Cheng's expressions. His eyes were shooting daggers at her.

She hurriedly held Zhao Ming's hand and said, ” Sister, I will punish her if she has made you upset. This is the welcome feast for Master Wen. We should not waste our time by doing this conversation here. Don't worry, I will punish her properly.” Xiao Li tried to shift Zhao Ming's attention to the feast.

” You won't do anything.” Xiao Li froze when she heard Ji Cheng's words.

Ji Cheng didn't say anything for a while, but when he did, everyone became silent in the room.

A glimmer of hope emerged in her heart. ' Is he saying that she doesn't need to punish her? Does he believe that her servant won't do anything? Or Zhao Ming is being delusional?'

Xiao Li was making assumptions about Ji Cheng's words.

Whereas Zhao Ming was confused about his words as well. She turned to look at Ji Cheng with a disappointed expression.

But before she could say anything, Ji Cheng continued, ” No one will do anything. I will personally look into this matter and investigate this matter correctly.”

Ji Cheng announced as he looked at Zhao Ming with his warm expressions. ' I won't let you disappoint for the second time.'

Xiao Li's expressions fell when she heard his words. If he were to look into this matter then it would not be good for her.

If the official investigation took place about this matter then she doesn't know how many secrets will be revealed.

Xiao Li bit her lower lip and wanted to say something when Zhao Ming beat her to it and said, ” Okay. It will be better if you look into this matter. Because she might be some spy as well and if that happens it will be no good for the security of the palace.” Zhao Ming said with seriousness.

Ji Cheng nodded his head pleasingly when he heard her words. He was glad that she believed in him and allowed him to do look into this matter.

' Security of the palace?' Xiao Li looked at Zhao Ming in shock. She cannot figure out in what way Tao Qiu is dangerous for the security of the palace?

' This bitch sure knows how to exaggerate things further.' she cursed Zhao Ming inwardly. Xiao Li's head was hurting when she heard Zhao Ming's words.

She is making it looks like she has done some extreme crime. Tao Qiu was only her informant who gave her information about Zhao Ming.

'What does it have to do with the palace security?'

Zhao Ming was making a big deal out of it.

Zhao Ming saw Ji Cheng in deep thought and when she glanced at Xiao Li, whose expressions have turned gloomy.

A smirk tugged at Zhao Ming's lips seeing Xiao Li so nervous.

' Hah. Do you think that I will not know that you're keeping an eye on me? Babes, I am sorry, but you have underestimated your enemy.'

' I am not someone that you can fool easily. I am your Mama, and I will show you how to be a true Bitch!'

Zhao Ming was enjoying seeing the fearful expressions on Xiao Li's face.

….

Ji Cheng held Zhao Ming's hand which was placed on the table and said in a low voice,” You don't need to worry. I will take care of it. I will not let go of this matter lightly.” he said in a serious tone as he glanced at Xiao Li.

His gaze was cold and contained a sense of warning.

Xiao Li shuddered under his gaze and looked downwards avoiding his eye contact.

Wen Ru who was sitting opposite from the trio smirked seeing Zhao Ming smile when Xiao Li held her head down.

” Hmm. Interesting.” he murmured in a voice which was inaudible to others.

He was impressed by the way Zhao Ming handled this issue.

Everyone in the room understood the truth but no one spoke directly.

Seeing Xiao Li's pale face, it was clear that it was her trick and Tao Qiu was her person so it was evident that she has some relation with this spying incident.

But rather than blaming Xiao Li directly, Zhao Ming chose to complain about Tao Qiu because this way she is not directly blaming Xiao Li but it doesn't mean that during the investigation she can be spared.

She will be under suspicion this way and if she has blamed Xiao Li without any evidence then Xiao Li could have retort easily.

But now she has nothing to say. Xiao Lijust clutched her hands and looked downwards.