My Wife is Unbeatable in the Whole World, Touch Me If You Dare!-Chapter 237 - 126 Woman’s Heart_3

If he were willing to stay at the Anti-theft Bureau, he could’ve mixed in and secured a government job, which would’ve been more promising than a life of thievery.

Any sane person would know how to choose.

However, to be on the safe side, at first, it was best to have the constables from the Ministry of Justice keep a close watch from nearby.

Just a short distance behind them.

Because Princess from the Fourth Realm of Legalism was by the young master’s side, Housekeeper Wu and a few guards didn’t need to follow too closely.

After walking for a while, a confused expression appeared on old Housekeeper Wu’s face.

Weren’t they supposed to go to the Ministry of Justice? When they passed by, they didn’t even stop...

Hey, hey, hey, walking is just walking, but how did they end up arm in arm while walking?

Li Nuo and Li Anning chatted as they walked, and the system of the Anti-theft Bureau gradually became more refined. At one moment, he suddenly realized that something was off about their surroundings.

The civilian houses here tended to be low and dilapidated; the Ministry of Justice would naturally not be located here.

Li Nuo realized that he had been so engrossed in their conversation that he had walked right past the Ministry of Justice without noticing.

He looked around and felt a sense of familiarity.

It was normal to feel familiar, as he had taken this very road with Li Anning when they used to go shopping for groceries early in the mornings.

He looked down to see Li Anning naturally holding his arm.

Li Nuo paused mid-step, and Li Anning, who was pondering over some finer details, stumbled without warning, almost causing both of them to fall.

After regaining her balance, she looked up at Li Nuo with irritation, "What are you doing..."

Li Nuo looked down at their interlocked arms.

Li Anning froze for a moment, then quickly let go of him after realizing it, and said, "Sorry, I’m just used to it..."

After scanning the surroundings, a surprised look spread across her face as she murmured, "How did we end up here?"

Li Nuo didn’t mention the incident just now and said, "Let’s go back, there’s a lot to arrange at the Ministry of Justice."

Li Anning’s gaze shifted forward. If they continued down one more street, they would arrive at the small residence where they used to live.

Moments from her memories surfaced, and she said, "Since we’re here, let’s take a look..."

Li Nuo didn’t say anything and continued walking forward.

In order to acquire a new identity, Song Yu and his wife had been secretly relocated to another place.

To avoid retaliation from the remnants of the Thief Sect, Li Nuo did not let them move back, and instead, Housekeeper Wu gave them a sum of silver and found Song Yu a government job, enough to secure their livelihood for the rest of their lives.

After Li Nuo and Li Anning had left, the place became vacant.

As the two were about to approach the house, from afar, they saw a figure hovering in front of the courtyard gate.

It was a plain-looking middle-aged man, loitering about the entrance, occasionally peering through the cracks of the door.

Zhao Wu had no idea what had happened that night.

All he knew was that after that night, he lost contact with the higher-ups.

When he went to their stronghold during the day, he saw several government officers standing outside.

He didn’t dare to approach, just watched from a distance for a while and then left.

Later, he learned that that night, the Chief and other high-ranking members of the Thief Sect were all caught, and the government had taken swift action, nearly capturing the entire Thief Sect.

Out of the sixty or so stewards, more than fifty were arrested.

Countless regular thieves were caught one by one.

Because he was not at home that night, spending time with the children, he had avoided disaster.

After the ordeal, Zhao Wu felt not only relief but also profound regret.

He regretted allowing Little Song to join the Thief Sect, for if he had not, he wouldn’t have become a Chief, and he wouldn’t have been captured by the court.

With the loss of the family’s main support, how would his wife cope in the future?

These past days, he came here several times.

But there was never anyone at Little Song’s home.

Zhao Wu sighed, stood beneath the wall of the courtyard, and from his bosom, he took out a plump purse and threw it inside.

He hoped his sister-in-law could find the silver when she came back.

Although it wasn’t much, it would be enough for her to live on for a while.

About to leave, Zhao Wu turned his head and saw two figures standing behind him.

It was a young man and woman, dashing and beautiful, both dressed finely and exuding an air of nobility.

Zhao Wu lowered his head, not daring to look a second time.

Zhao Wu might not have had the most exceptional skills to become the steward of the Thief Sect, but his ability to read people was the foundation upon which he established his life.

The two individuals before him clearly held esteemed positions, far beyond the reach of the common folk he belonged to. With his head bowed, he was about to hurry away when a familiar voice suddenly rang in his ears.

"Brother Five, are you well..."

Zhao Wu slowly raised his head, looking at the noble young master with a face that showed both shock and confusion, and said with a trembling voice, "Young... Young Song?"

...

The gate of the house was locked.

But for Li Nuo that wasn’t a problem.

With his back to Li Anning, as soon as his hand touched the lock, it clicked open in response.

Li Anning walked into the courtyard, and the memories of old flooded back as she looked at everything familiar.

Although this dilapidated civilian residence could not compare to the grandeur of Changning Palace or the luxury of the Princess Mansion, it held a special significance for her.

Ever since the passing of her mother, she had been the sole occupant of the vast palace.

Changning Palace was sprawling and deep, where even sunlight couldn’t reach its farthest corners.

The palace maids always walked with their heads down, scurrying by. They were trained in strict etiquette, able to move without making a sound; whenever they gathered to chat and laugh and saw her coming, they immediately fell silent.

Her entire childhood was spent in silence and darkness.

Although this place was no match for a single room in the harem or the Princess Mansion, it was filled with many delightful memories, and she actually preferred it to the spacious harem and gorgeous Princess Mansion.

Here she had her first hand-holding, first embrace, first time cooking, first time forgetting her princess identity entirely, and the first taste of a life a normal person should have...

Sadly, everything she had was fake.

That man who would go shopping with her, walk with her, cook for her, and dress her was fake.

In reality, he would only steal her tangerines to give to another woman.

Thinking of this, she felt suddenly sad.

Her gaze moved away from Li Nuo, and she said detachedly, "Let’s return to the Ministry of Justice."

Having said that, she left on her own.

Li Nuo watched the retreating figure of Li Anning, not waiting for anyone, his face showing a puzzled expression.

Had he upset her?

No, he hadn’t done anything nor said anything just then...

No wonder it’s said that the woman’s heart is an inscrutable, deep-sea needle.

He couldn’t fathom his wife, nor could he fathom Li Anning.

Mumu was better.

Whether happy or unhappy, everything was written on her face; there was no need for guessing. He hoped that when she grew up, she wouldn’t become like them...

Li Anning went back to the Ministry of Justice alone.

Li Nuo still had matters unresolved, his gaze turning toward a certain spot in the courtyard.

Zhao Wu stood there, his head bowed, face pale and forehead beaded with cold sweat.

This noble young man had the same voice as Young Song.

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Aside from the difference in appearance, everything else - height, build, voice - had no difference from Young Song.

And that woman at his side.

Despite her heavenly beauty, her features also perfectly matched those of Young Song’s wife.

At that moment, Zhao Wu had guessed the reason for the downfall of the Thief Sect.

They just mentioned the Ministry of Justice... it turned out he was a government officer from the start.

So, the downfall of the Thief Sect was actually because of him, Zhao Wu...

Li Nuo picked up a cloth bag from the ground and upon opening it, saw it was full of broken silver of varying qualities, both old and new, seemingly saved over a long period.

Although he hadn’t known Zhao Wu for long, Li Nuo’s impression of him wasn’t bad.

And indeed, it turned out that he truly had loyalty and sentiment.

Come to think of it, aside from Li Nuo and Li Anning, there was another whose contribution to the eradication of the Thief Sect couldn’t be ignored.

If it weren’t for Zhao Wu’s astuteness in judging character, he might have missed this opportunity.

Li Nuo looked at him, about to speak.

Zhao Wu suddenly fell to his knees with a thump and started to kowtow vehemently, pleading, "Young Song, Chief Song... no no no, your honor, I know I am guilty and dare not beg for mercy, but before going to the government, may I visit a place first..."