A life of two souls traveling through time

Chapter 247 Waiting for the rabbit

"The tie-dyeing skills of Jiangnan famous artist Li are unique. The imitation of the cloth is so similar. The problem must be from the dyeing workshop. Manager Liu, someone in this dyeing workshop is actually betraying the company right under your nose."

Back in the study at the Li Mansion, Shopkeeper Yuan could no longer contain his anxiety and looked at Manager Liu with concern, like an ant on hot pan.

Although Li Yunye and An Ge remained silent, they both looked at Manager Liu who had a worried look on his face.

"Young Master, although I, Old Liu, sometimes get drunk and do stupid things, I have always been loyal to the Li family. The master treated me well when he was alive. If I dare to rebel, wouldn't I be worse than pigs and dogs?" Seeing several gazes cast at him, Manager Liu suddenly felt panic in his heart, and hurriedly opened his mouth to defend his innocence to Li Yunye.

"We don't suspect you." Without waiting for Li Yunye's reaction, the anxious shopkeeper Yuan said helplessly.

He and Manager Liu were both veterans of the Jiangnan Li family, so they naturally knew each other well over the years. Although Manager Liu occasionally got drunk and made mistakes, he was truly loyal to the Jiangnan Li family. For this reason, Manager Yuan would not be suspicious of him.

"I'm just afraid that you will be disappointed in me because of what happened before." But Manager Yuan's words did make Manager Liu feel relieved. He wiped the sweat from his face and explained.

"Ange, send someone to inquire outside the city to see if the merchant who sells the imitation cloth can be found." Li Yunye's mind was full of the dyeing workshop at the moment, so he did not pay attention to what Manager Liu said, but turned to give instructions to Ange beside him.

"Yes, sir." Ange responded and left the study.

After Ange left, the study fell into silence. Li Yunye gently rubbed his temples, feeling troubled. With so many people in the dyeing workshop, it was not easy to find this traitor. Moreover, the commotion in the government office today might have alerted the enemy.

"An Yun, you keep an eye on the dyeing workshop for me these few days." Thinking of this, Li Yunye hurriedly instructed An Yun who was waiting at the door.

An Yun hesitated for a moment, but seeing that the young master was frowning, he quickly disappeared outside the door. His duty was to protect the young master, but the most important thing at the moment was to share the young master's worries. Besides, there were guards in the mansion, so he didn't have to worry about the young master's safety.

After seeing Manager Liu drinking and gambling with others in the dyeing workshop last time, Li Yunye had indeed had a grudge against this man. But later he also heard from Brother Mu Liang that the reason why his father tolerated Manager Liu's occasional drinking and misbehavior but still used him to manage the dyeing workshop was because he had a good understanding of tie-dyeing skills and could master it at once, and more importantly, because he was loyal and righteous, so he kept him until now.

"Please rest assured, sir. I will go back and conduct a strict investigation and catch the traitor as soon as possible." Seeing the young master's dilemma and thinking about how there were people who were traitors in the dyeing factory he had managed for many years, he felt both guilty and angry, so he stepped forward and promised solemnly.

"Manager Liu, you must keep calm when you go back and don't show any emotion. Just say in front of others that the unique cloth dyeing skills of the famous Li from Jiangnan are still there and he is not afraid of the appearance of imitation cloth." Li Yunye was naturally pleased with Manager Liu's attitude, but a high-profile investigation at this time might not reveal anything, but would make the other party more alert.

"Well, what you said is absolutely right, sir. The woman's fuss has alerted the enemy, and the guy in the dyeing workshop must be on guard recently. We don't have any concrete evidence, and our investigation may not yield any results. Now that An Yun is watching outside the workshop, we can focus on investigating those who secretly sell counterfeit cloth, and then follow the clues to find out who is behind this kind of sneaky thing." After hearing what Li Yunye said, Shopkeeper Yuan nodded in agreement.

"Old Liu will do as the young master says." Manager Liu also nodded in response.

By the time Manager Yuan and Steward Liu left Li's residence, it had already darkened. The people that Ange had sent to the outskirts of the city to investigate the illegal sale of counterfeit cloth had not returned yet. Li Yunye left the study and went directly to the Plum Garden to have dinner with Madam Li.

"You will actually hold this cat?" As soon as he entered the Plum Garden, Li Yunye saw Hongnu holding Madam Li's pure white and cool two-color pupil lion cat and playing in the garden. He couldn't help but be surprised.

That day, Hongnu came to him and pestered him to arrange a job for her in the Li Mansion. Li Yunye was annoyed by her and had to ask her to go to the Plum Garden to chat and entertain Madam Li.

"Well, now it sticks to me more than my wife." Hong Nu also stroked the white cat in his arms and smiled proudly.

The lion cat half-closed its eyes as she stroked it, looking like it was enjoying it very much.

When Hongnu was first arranged by Master Li to live in the Plum Garden, she was still worried that women living in such a deep and large courtyard would be difficult to serve. But later she realized that Madam Li was a person who was easy to get along with.

Mrs. Li also liked Hongnu's intelligence and cleverness, so she just let her talk to her and take care of the cat every day.

Jiang Siyao also liked this lion cat, but it had never let her touch it during her long stay at the Li Mansion. Whenever she got close to it, it would quickly run away. Therefore, she was envious of seeing Hong Nucai being able to pet the cat not long after arriving.

"Yes, I have been with it for so many years, but it is not as long as your few days." Madam Li also came to the garden with the help of Sister Lan. Looking at Hong Nu holding the white cat, she smiled rarely.

"It only sticks to me when it wants to play, and it leans on you when it wants to sleep quietly. It can be seen that it still trusts you." Hongnu also smiled at Madam Li.

"Look at this little girl's mouth, how can she not be pleasing?" Hongnu's words made Mrs. Li feel warm in her heart, and the smile on her face became even more intense.

Li Yunye just laughed without saying anything, but he felt relieved in his heart. With Hongnu by his side, perhaps his mother could come out of her depression.

After finishing dinner and chatting with his mother for a few more words, Li Yunye finally walked out of the plum garden. The heaviness that followed unconsciously weighed on his heart, and he couldn't help but let out a sigh.

Since taking over Jiangnan Mingli, he has been walking on thin ice every day, and he can no longer return to the ease and comfort of the past. It was better when Brother Muliang was around, but as soon as he left Qile City and went to other places, his heart was tense all day long, fearing that something would happen that would make him anxious.

Thinking of this, Li Yunye calculated the days. Brother Mu Liang should have returned from Liangdu by now, right?

"Young Master, what are you thinking about?" An Ge suddenly appeared and saw Li Yunye staring at the lotus pond in a daze, so he stepped forward and asked with concern.

"How is it? Is the person back?" Li Yunye seemed not to hear Ange's concern. When he saw him, he hurriedly asked about the imitation cloth vendor.

"The merchant may have sensed some disturbance and hid himself on purpose." Ange shook his head and replied.

"What if he never shows up again?" Li Yunye began to worry again.

"Don't worry, sir. If the merchant doesn't come out, we will definitely get something if we keep an eye on the dyeing workshop and wait for the opportunity." Ange consoled him.

Li Yunye didn't say anything, just nodded. This was the only way for now.