Imperial Treasure
Chapter 209 - 155: Ink in Hand

Chapter 209: Chapter 155: Ink in Hand

"Impossible!"

Utter chaos ensued.

Everyone was in disarray!

It was too chaotic!

Because too many people had seen the previous three characters of Hangong Square, now under the watchful eyes of everyone, it had changed to "Jiajing Gengzi Qingchuan Jiang Zhengzhi."

This was too bizarre!

Many people couldn’t believe it, including the shop owner, Lv Haobai, who felt utterly confused,

until Sui Yi’s fingers rubbed over the ink a few times... Then, she peeled off a piece of clear, crystalline film, like a piece of plastic crystal or a thin layer of fiber...

She peeled it off.

It exposed the real ink.

"Back in the day, Hangong Square, in order to deceive the public, made the genuine article look like a replica for preservation, covering one layer within another, with an additional layer of grease separating the real from the fake. If anyone actually used this ink, they would quickly discover the trick within, because the ink on the outer layer was extremely easy to dissolve in water and did not damage the inner genuine article. That was the intention of Hangong Square, but alas, they never imagined their own family would fall, leading this ink to circulate among the people, who all thought it was a mere imitation. No one knew the truth until now..."

These words were not spoken by Sui Yi, but by Yi Chilian, who was rubbing the thin film in his hands, looking at Sui Yi with a smile.

"After all, not everyone is like Miss Sui Yi... with the discerning eye of a connoisseur."

His tone was neither light nor heavy, neither intense nor faint, unclear whether it was teasing or deep admiration.

Sui Yi felt the thoughtful look in his eyes but simply turned her face away indifferently.

She turned to the prosecutor.

"I presume the charge against me from the gentleman earlier can be dismissed now, right? As for my past, those records are indeed true. It’s my history, and there’s no denying it. However, out of necessity for survival, I don’t believe I’ve ever crossed the legal red line, and with my age at the time, even if you had sent me in, I would have only been detained for a few days."

She spoke these words casually, and after finishing, she sidelong glanced down at the man sitting in the chair.

"But gentlemen, you were originally here to investigate the case of Han Tianshou from the Han Family, yet now you’re mixing with the people from the Li Family, who are related by marriage to the Han Family, crossing regions, exceeding the scope of the case. It somewhat gives the impression of neglecting one’s duty and colluding for personal reasons. If I get taken to the police station today, you might find yourselves reported tomorrow. Even though you have backers, pulling one hair could move the whole body. I don’t think the influence of the Li Family in Provincial City is substantial enough to cover the sky with one hand. And with the current financial issues, are you sure that if something goes wrong, all of you can remain unscathed? Spending a few days as a guest in exchange for your official hats being removed, or a year or two in prison... I think it’s worth it. The gentleman, who has yet to show any identification, might want to contact Mr. Li Yuan on your phone and ask how you should choose now."

Sui Yi’s voice was as crisp as tearing silk, her eyes revealing ripples tinted with coldness.

She bent over slightly, looking at the prosecutor.

And said one last thing.

"Need help making the call?"

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As for how the inspection team left, Sui Yi no longer cared. However, Elder Tang and his group bid them off with boundless joy, "seeing them off" exuberantly, almost to the point of throwing flowers behind them as if giving an 18th ceremony farewell...

The merchants’ expressions and emotions were still complex. Perhaps they were shocked by Sui Yi’s composed and sharp performance, and now their looks towards her were slightly cautious.

—This girl is something else.

It’s as if she’s got a cheat code. Those blustering prosecutors were simply no match, and what made them feel most uncomfortable was that if it were themselves in this situation, it would have been the other way around.

But now, it was smoothly overturned by Sui Yi with a flick of her wrist.

"Lingshuang, how well do you get along with Sui Yi? Do you want to transfer to Second High School?" Bai Xiong asked his daughter, and Lingshuang was stunned at the time.

Elder Han also took his grandson’s hand and advised, oh grandson, if you pursue this girl, neither IQ nor EQ will suffice; you can only use sincerity... as much sincerity as possible, sometimes you have to act cute and charming...

Our family business depends on you to guard it! If you can find such a wife...

The business wouldn’t need guarding; go and blaze a new trail instead!

Meanwhile, Elder Lin asked his granddaughter, "See? Did you learn anything?"

Lin Chuxiao: "Hmm... Sui Yi’s hands are so beautiful."

Elder Lin: "..."