"Not really. They are just a few escaped slaves. There is no need to alert the Dali Temple."

Li Yue'er forced a smile and tried to ease the atmosphere, but she knew in her heart that this matter was not that simple.

When Li Yue'er thought about the day when the people from the Dali Temple arrested Sun, the wife of the former Water Conservancy Commissioner of the Ministry of Works, on the street, and Meng Qisui's indifferent eyes looking at her as if he were looking at a dead object, she felt an unbearable chill in her bones.

Li Yue'er knew very well that although she was deeply loved and could call the shots in this mansion, she was nothing compared to the heartless Dali Temple. Li Shiliu's attitude this time made her feel even more uneasy.

"Although Aunt Li has been in charge of the household affairs for many years, she was born in the dust and her knowledge is shallow, so please don't teach the young masters and young ladies in the mansion to be petty.

Today, the princess is kind enough to say, "Say."

Li Shiliu's tone was filled with contempt and disdain. She knew that Li Yue'er was of humble origins and all she thought about was competing for favor in the backyard and making a fortune outside by using Tong Guoan's name. In fact, she was just a short-sighted fool.

"Duke Yue is not only the emperor's uncle, but also the person the emperor trusts the most. He serves as the Nine-Gate Commander who is responsible for the security and defense of the entire Yuanjing City, and his responsibilities are heavy.

If there were a few escaped slaves in the family of an ordinary meritorious noble, it would not be a big deal.

But if it was the residence of the Nine Gates Admiral, let alone the disappearance of a few escaped slaves, even if a dog or a few chickens escaped, it would be a big deal.

Who can guarantee that there are no spies from the enemy country causing trouble behind this?"

Li Shiliu's words made Li Yue'er's face change, and she realized the seriousness of the problem.

Li Yue'er began to think about how to deal with the current predicament. At the same time, she was also worried that if the matter was not handled well, she and her beloved son Tong Wencai might have to go to the Dali Temple dungeon.

The trouble is that Tong Guoan is not in Yuanjing City. Li Yue'er has a bad feeling that if things go wrong, she and her son might die here.

Ignoring Li Yue'er's numerous thoughts, Li Shiliu quickly sent someone to invite Meng Qisui, the Minister of the Dali Temple, to come over.

Not long after, Meng Qisui's tall and thin figure appeared in front of everyone, followed by a burly and strong Dali Temple prison warden who was as strong as a bear.

Li Shiliu watched Meng Qisui walk towards her step by step, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart: "As expected of a vicious dog in the court, his posture is as straight as a pine tree, and his bearing is majestic."

Although she knew that Meng Qisui was handsome despite his notoriety, she was still amazed every time they met.

Meng Qisui walked up to Li Shiliu, bowed coldly, and then looked at her.

Li Shiliu noticed that Meng Qisui's eyes were still indifferent, as if there were no human emotions at all.

Li Shiliu said politely: "Thank you, Lord Meng. Twelve slaves who had signed death indentures have disappeared in the mansion recently. They were all maids who had been in the mansion for less than a year. This is obviously not normal. I suspect that spies from the enemy country are involved. I have to trouble you to make a trip." After saying that, she bowed slightly. Her movements were elegant and generous, and there was nothing wrong with them.

Meng Qisui glanced at Li Shiliu, a barely perceptible wave flashed across his eyes, and then he responded calmly: "It's my duty.

His voice was calm, as if he was already used to this kind of scene.

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