Housekeeper of the Hundred Blossom Palace

Chapter 160: Acquaintance

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Still, Libin, arent you too quick to come here?

A bewildered Yui Mei asked Libin.

Indeed, even if it was the crown princes imperial palace, wasnt it to early for them to learn about this incident?

Libin kneaded the space between his brows while replying to her.

That guy over there informed us.

Really?!

When?

Yui Meis eyes widened as he stared at the man.

He didnt seem to have made any arrangements perhaps he did it while Yui Mei was putting away her cleaning tools?

The man just sat there, his appearance screaming it has nothing to do with me.

Oh, right, you came at the perfect time. Brew some tea, will you.

The man said that to Libin.

There should be some hot water on the stove next door. The tea here isnt palatable, so maybe itll turn better if you brew it.

Libin frowned at the mans abrupt words.

Who do you think I am.

Libin grumbled, but he still went to the next room, probably where the stove was.

Libin-samas such a softie, huh, or should I say hes the diligent type?

She couldnt help but feel that he got a personality that was easily taken advantage of, since he couldnt refuse if somebody requested something from him.

Yui Mei followed Libin with her eyes while posing a query to the man.

Ahm, are you acquainted with Lord Libin?

So hes going by that name, now, huh, the man muttered to himself, before replying to Yui Mei.

Well, thats about right. We started serving here around the same time, so were quite at ease with each other.

So youre contemporaries, huh.

Yui Mei nodded in understanding.

Just like Aunty Yang and Lord Ming, I guess.

Not only that, this guy seemed to know that Libin was also Li Yong.

In that case, the people who knew about Libins circumstances should be all around, to a certain extent?

But then, it must be natural. It was a kind of gamble that Libin wouldnt be able to carry out just by his own efforts.

He could readily do this role precisely because there were other people involved in aiding him.

Still, its the first time I met a friend of Libin.

Is that so? Then that guy must be a lonely fellow, unexpectedly. How pitiful.

The man smirked faintly at Yui Meis words.

Oh, I see now, Libin-sama has no friends, huh.

Yui Mei nodded while thinking like that.

You guys are probably talking about something rude, huh.

Libin came back and said that while carrying a tray with utensils for tea.

No, its not like that. Were just confirming whether its a fact that Lord Libin is a lonely person with few friends.

Yui Mei didnt even attempt to gloss over it, and just bluntly replied. Libin glared at her.

Thats what Im saying as rude. You dont want to drink tea, it seems.

Want! My throat is parched! Even if Libin doesnt have friends, I think that you are still an awesome person!

Yui Mei hastily tried to correct her words, but it just made Libins temples twitch.

Like I said, saying unpleasant stuff like doesnt have friends is rude, so stop that.

He then replied.

Yui Mei and Libin didnt see eye to eye regarding the problem, apparently.

Seems like you guys are having fun.

The man commented, apparently dumbfounded at the scene.

At any rate, Yui Mei was able to quench her thirst with the delicious tea that Libin brewed.

So, what are you doing here at the Ministry of Justice, Yui Mei?

Libin then asked again.

The man elegantly sipped his tea before answering.

Its only natural to investigate suspicious informants, but for now, were confirming the information.

Ah, so they really suspected me, after all.

Well, Yui Mei wasnt surprised. Even in her previous worlds investigation dramas, the first one to be suspected would be the one who discovered the crime scene.