Elder Qi San learned of this news and tapped the table. "Didnât arrange anyone to go?"
"I did, but Prince Rong stopped them. Half of the capitalâs guards are in Prince Rongâs hands; those people donât dare to disrespect him."
"As expected, Prince Rong has joined forces with the Chu family. Too bad, without Chu Heng, the Chu family isnât worth much." Elder Qi San sneered contemptuously, "Keep gathering information, make a big fuss about this, and Iâll see how the Chu family handles it."
"Third Master, if it gets big, itâs easy for it to be traced back to us. Now, most of the people nearby know about it. If those kids canât survive later, those ignorant people will surely blow it up themselves. We can reduce suspicion."
"Youâre correct; indeed, we shouldnât make big moves. Forget it, spare the Chu family this time. Have our people tighten up the situation and ensure they donât reveal their identities."
"Yes."
Chu family.
Su Mei ran back to the residence, directly heading to the main courtyard. Her anxious expression made some of the Chu familyâs servants uneasy.
Among them, a maidservant managing watering and doing chores in the outer courtyard noticed Su Meiâs expression, her eyes flickered, then she stepped forward to speak with a maidservant working alongside her, "Aunt Su Mei looks hurried, is there another incident?"
"Itâs none of our business to care about; we mustnât discuss it. If the housekeeper finds out, donât expect to stay at the residence."
"Sorry, elder sister, I implicated you. I didnât know the rules, it wonât happen again. But the residence is indeed strict."
"Of course itâs strict, but the masterâs affairs truly arenât for us to discuss, just like we donât like others gossiping about our own matters. Mind our business, work diligently, the lady has always been generous with the servants. Save some silver, and we can buy property and even redeem ourselves, which is impossible in other residences."
"Youâre right, elder sister." The maidservant dared not inquire further and simply resolved to be more cautious herself.
Meanwhile.
After entering the main courtyard, Su Meiâs anxious expression vanished completely.
"Lady, as expected, the Qi family indeed targeted the school." Su Mei sincerely felt the ladyâs extensive connections and well-informed nature had prepared them in advance for the Qi familyâs actions. "The servant girl checked; those children ate fake medicine, not real poison. Those parents have also been controlled and dare not speak indiscriminately."
"However, some other cooperative elders received corresponding compensation according to the ladyâs instructions, claiming food poisoning externally."
"Those children have woken up, no big issues, just might have diarrhea for a few days, so the servant girl borrowed this reason to keep the students at the school."
"Once the situation ends, thoroughly investigate todayâs suspects, especially parents who rushed to the school first. Warn anyone wishing to harm the Chu family or those bought off, and also vet those childrenâs conduct. Ensure they donât dare harbor thoughts of betraying or framing the Chu family." Ye Muyu instructed systematically.
Su Mei nodded.
However, seeing Ye Muyuâs cold gaze, it was clear the lady was truly angry.
The lady opened the school for charity, yet now having spent silver, sheâs framed to the point where they even dare use poisoning methods, wanting to directly destroy the school.
The Qi family has already stepped on the ladyâs bottom line.