The steward left, and Su Yunmo re-examined Su Sizhuo's pulse.
This examination revealed that Su Sizhuo's injuries were more severe than she had imagined.
One of the whip marks, inflicted with such brutal force, had actually broken one of his ribs.
Su Yunmo suddenly felt that her earlier beating of Wang Yi had been too lenient.
Linlang stood by, holding the medical tools, and softly consoled, "Young master, please don't worry too much. Fortunately, the young master is not in mortal danger."
Su Yunmo also sighed deeply, understanding that in such circumstances, it was already a great fortune that Su Sizhuo had returned alive.
She applied medicine all over Su Sizhuo's body and bandaged him. Once she confirmed he was stable, she went out to arrange for the maids from Su Sizhuo's courtyard to care for him.
Linlang, seeing that her expression remained somber, dared not speak.
After a moment, Su Yunmo finally spoke, "Let's go to Jiulan Garden."
Wang Yi was dead, and Luo Yin Feng had lost an arm. The next one in line was him!
Linlang responded with a deep "Yes" and went out to prepare the carriage.
The master and servant arrived at Jiulan Garden.
After a year, Jiulan Garden's business had become quite prosperous.
When they arrived, everyone was busy.
Su Yunmo first sent Linlang to select a few reliable brothers, instructing them to have the Blood Alliance members follow her second and third brothers as a precaution.
Afterward, she went to a private room to wait.
Uncle Dong, upon hearing of Su Yunmo's arrival, hurried over after finishing his current task. "It's not yet time to collect debts this month. Why has the young master come so suddenly?"
Su Yunmo leaned back behind the table and said in a low voice, "How is the intelligence network?"
A faint gleam flashed in Uncle Dong's eyes.
Indeed, while Jiulan Garden appeared to be a wine shop on the surface, it was actually a sprawling intelligence network.
Most of the patrons who came to drink at this establishment now were high-ranking officials and nobles.
The moment they stepped into Jiulan Garden, they became part of the intelligence network.
"Young master, rest assured, it's almost complete. The intelligence network from the Blood Alliance can be retired. From now on, we will have internal organization members handle the task of taking orders."
"The intelligence matters will be handled by the few of us."
"Very good." Su Yunmo fiddled with her fingers and took a deep breath. "Now, I have someone I want to know about."
Uncle Dong looked surprised. "The young master has specifically come all this way for one person? Do you know who this person is to warrant such importance?"
A murderous intent flashed in Su Yunmo's eyes, and she uttered each word distinctly: "Luo Yin Feng!"
Uncle Dong was momentarily stunned. The Luo General, newly arrived in the capital, was now known throughout the city.
The young master wanted to investigate him, which meant another grudge had been formed.
"Young master, please rest assured. I can find out within an afternoon. Why don't you return to your residence and wait? I will personally report to you in the evening?"
Su Yunmo shook her head. "No, I will wait here."
Seeing this, Uncle Dong knew the matter was of great importance and said no more, turning to leave.
Uncle Dong's efficiency was remarkable. It wasn't a full afternoon; after about an hour, Uncle Dong returned.
"Young master, I have investigated Luo Yin Feng's situation thoroughly. I couldn't find out about other matters, but his political stance in his youth was rather peculiar."
"Oh?" Su Yunmo narrowed her eyes. "In what way?"
Uncle Dong frowned. "It is said that in his youth, Luo Yin Feng, like his father, supported Prince Yun Zun. At that time, the current Emperor had already been made Crown Prince."
"However, even so, the Luo family did not favor him until the former Empress issued an edict, with the current Empress Dowager acting as the arbitrator, to make Luo Yun E the Crown Prince's consort."
"Only then did the Luo family change their stance. After Prince Yun Zun fell from power, the Luo family wholeheartedly assisted the then Crown Prince until the Crown Prince ascended the throne, becoming the current Emperor."
It was heard that although the Emperor was supported by the Luo family at the beginning, after the former Emperor's death, the Luo family became overwhelmingly powerful, with only Duke Ying Guo, who grew up with the Emperor, being able to contend with them to some extent.
After Duke Ying Guo was falsely accused and died, the Luo family completely controlled the court.
Later, when Elder Luo passed away, coupled with the urgent situation at the border, Luo Yin Feng led troops to campaign, and the court affairs gradually became clearer.
"He didn't support His Majesty at first?" Su Yunmo narrowed her eyes. This was indeed somewhat unexpected.
Logically, when the former Emperor was still alive, the Empress Dowager was already the Empress. The child she bore, the current Emperor, had also been made Crown Prince.
Logically, the Luo family should have wholeheartedly assisted the Crown Prince. Why did they shift their allegiance to Prince Yun Zun, who had no connection to the Luo family?
Su Yunmo frowned in confusion. After a moment, she asked again, "Why did Prince Yun Zun fall from power?"
Uncle Dong's gaze deepened. "He was imprisoned for rebellion."
Su Yunmo's eyes widened in shock. She suddenly recalled the weapons found in the underground passage.
Those weapons were very heavy and clearly had a history.
Lin Ze Qu had not explained the purpose of those weapons before his death.
At that time, she and Ye Jing Yu were both puzzled. But now, thinking about it, Lin Ze Qu had died serving Luo Yin Feng.
If he had also hidden those weapons for Luo Yin Feng, then perhaps the matter of Prince Yun Zun's rebellion had deeper layers to be uncovered.
"Young master, have you thought of something?" Uncle Dong asked in a low voice.
Su Yunmo shook her head. "It's just a guess."
She turned to look out the window and realized it was already dusk.
Unknowingly, another day had passed.
"If there's any further information, report it to me at any time," Su Yunmo said, standing up to leave.
Uncle Dong opened the door for her.
Linlang was already waiting outside. Seeing Su Yunmo emerge, she led her towards the outside of the wine shop.
As Su Yunmo stepped out of the courtyard, she felt a gust of cold wind sweep over her.
Although spring was approaching, it was still very cold at night.
Moreover, this wind carried a hint of winter's chill, chilling her to the bone.
"Let's go." Su Yunmo got into the carriage, feeling mentally exhausted.
Thinking about it carefully, since her rebirth, it seemed not a single day had passed without her being busy.
Linlang, seeing the fatigue on her face, asked no further questions and drove the carriage back to the residence.
That night, Su Yunmo went to bed early to rest.
Green Vine also seemed to notice her low spirits. She didn't say anything even when Su Yunmo went to bed without washing up, allowing her to do as she pleased.
The night was very quiet.
Su Yunmo slept soundly, but she also had many dreams, feeling restless.
When she woke up the next morning, she sat coldly on the bed, but suddenly couldn't recall what she had dreamed about.
"What is Miss thinking about?" Green Vine entered with a washbasin.
Although she had gone to bed without washing up last night, she had to wash up in the morning.
Su Yunmo shook her head and didn't say much. "How is eldest brother?"
Green Vine already knew about Su Sizhuo's situation and had been keeping an eye on it. Hearing her young lady ask, she replied, "He's fine now."
"Please rest assured, a doctor was called this morning and said it was only superficial wounds, and he should fully recover in about half a month."
"He has also woken up, and Madam has been kept in the dark, so there will be no problems."