Lǐ Mùwǎn's eyes flashed with thought upon hearing this. It was clear that to use the items inside, she would first need to figure out how to earn some merit points.
Just as she was contemplating, Uncle Wang, the butler, approached and said softly, "Miss Wǎn'er, there's someone outside claiming to be your sister who wishes to see you."
Could it be Lǐ Yǔwēi? What was she doing here? A hint of confusion arose in her mind. "Alright, Uncle Wang, I'll be there shortly."
She tidied her clothes and walked towards the living room. The moment she stepped into the living room, she saw Lǐ Yǔwēi sitting on the sofa. As soon as Lǐ Yǔwēi saw Lǐ Mùwǎn, she rushed forward eagerly.
At this moment, Lǐ Yǔwēi's eyes were red, and her voice choked with sobs as she cried, "Sister, I beg you, have mercy and let Brother Yu Fan go!"
Saying this, she reached out with both hands, intending to grasp Lǐ Mùwǎn's wrist tightly, but Lǐ Mùwǎn skillfully avoided her.
Looking at the emotionally agitated Lǐ Yǔwēi, Lǐ Mùwǎn responded in a flat tone, "You must have the wrong person. I have no idea what you're talking about." Her eyes revealed a hint of confusion and indifference.
Upon hearing this, Lǐ Yǔwēi continued, sobbing, "After the auction ended that day, Brother Yu Fan never returned to the Sun Family. Everything that happened at the auction is now the talk of the entire business circle. It's all because of you, Sister, that Brother Yu Fan accidentally offended Lord Lù. Sister, I beg you, please plead with Lord Lù to let Brother Yu Fan go! I'm willing to do anything if it means saving Brother Yu Fan!"
Her sister, who was previously dull, uninteresting, and extremely rigid, had inexplicably undergone such a significant change recently.
Not only had her appearance become more beautiful and captivating, but her temperament had also changed from what it was before. Even more infuriatingly, she was now living in such a magnificent mansion and had even won the favor of Lord Lù.
Why her? Lǐ Yǔwēi thought bitterly, a trace of jealousy and unwillingness involuntarily surfacing in her eyes.
Actually, she had visited the Sun Family once before coming here, but the Sun Family now was utterly ruined.
Her visit this time was merely to try her luck and see if she could encounter Lord Lù again.
I refuse to believe that if she, Lǐ Mùwǎn, can do it, I cannot.
"Little Xu Zi, what's Sūn Yǔfán's situation now?"
"Master had him thrown to Southeast Asia..."
Little Xu Zi dared not tell her about Sūn Yǔfán's current miserable state, fearing he would scare her. If that happened, Master would surely hold him accountable.
"Is he dead?"
"Not dead yet." But it was close to a fate worse than death.
"Oh! It's good that he's not dead."
Lǐ Mùwǎn raised her eyes, looking directly at Lǐ Yǔwēi, her voice tinged with a hint of innocence and confusion.
"Since the person is missing, why didn't you report it to the police instead of coming here?"
Lǐ Yǔwēi was stunned for a moment upon hearing Lǐ Mùwǎn's words, then tearfully pleaded, "Sister, you know very well that Brother Yu Fan offended Lord Lù. How would the police dare to get involved? Only you, Sister, can save him."
"I know nothing about this, and I can't help you." After saying this, Lǐ Mùwǎn turned to leave.
She was unwilling to waste time here with insignificant people. She would rather spend this time tending to her herbs.
Lǐ Yǔwēi watched Lǐ Mùwǎn's retreating back, stomping her feet in anger, her eyes filled with resentment.
No longer able to control herself, she suddenly lunged forward and grabbed Lǐ Mùwǎn's arm, trying to stop her from leaving.
As Li Yuwei's fingernails were long and sharp, Lǐ Mùwǎn's arm was scratched with several small cuts. The sudden stinging pain made Lǐ Mùwǎn instinctively frown.
She looked down at the scratches on her arm and raised her hand, preparing to push Lǐ Yǔwēi away forcefully.
Just then, she suddenly felt the force pressing on her arm suddenly disappear.
Immediately after, she saw a familiar figure quickly approach and shove Lǐ Yǔwēi to the ground.
Then, Lù Mò held her protectively in his arms, his eyes filled with concern as he gazed at the wounds on her arm.
Lù Mò, in a pose like carrying a child, scooped her up, supporting the back of her head with one hand. He didn't want Lǐ Mùwǎn to witness him losing control.
Lù Mò's gaze instantly turned icy, sweeping fiercely over Lǐ Yǔwēi as if looking at a dead person. He said in a cold voice, "Take her away."
"Yes, master."
Assistant Zhang responded from the side. The thought of his master's methods sent shivers down his spine.
This woman was utterly foolish. She had managed to escape last time, and now she dared to show up again.
Lǐ Yǔwēi was intimidated by Lù Mò's imposing aura and stumbled backward. Her face turned as pale as paper, and an unprecedented fear surged within her.
She had never seen such indifferent eyes before; the look in the man's eyes just now was terrifying.
Lù Mò directly carried Lǐ Mùwǎn upstairs. Upon entering the room, he placed her on the bed.
Then, he quickly turned, walked to the cabinet, took out a first-aid kit, and swiftly returned to the bedside.
Lù Mò took out cotton swabs and disinfectant and began to carefully clean her wounds. Every movement was exceptionally gentle, as if afraid of hurting her.
"Why did you come back?" Lǐ Mùwǎn, looking at Lù Mò's focused expression, couldn't help but ask.
Lù Mò's hand paused slightly. He looked up at Lǐ Mùwǎn and replied gently, "Uncle Wang called me, so I rushed back."
After speaking, he lowered his head and continued to meticulously tend to her small wounds.
At the same time, he softly comforted her, "Don't be afraid, it will be fine soon."
Lǐ Mùwǎn looked at his careful demeanor, finding it both amusing and heartwarming.
"It's fine, just a scratch. It doesn't hurt anymore."
After treating Lǐ Mùwǎn's wounds, Lù Mò applied another layer of ointment.
After finishing, he carefully instructed, "Remember, don't get the wound wet today."
"But I want to take a bath. I'm covered in sweat."
Lǐ Mùwǎn frowned slightly. She had indeed sweated quite a bit while tending to the herbs in the yard this afternoon.