Xiaoyi and Zhang Ming exchanged greetings politely.
"Miss Xiaohui, we meet again, Zhang Ming said with a slight bow.
"May I ask why you guys are here, Zhang Ming said when Yanhui didn't respond.
"Mr Zhang, we may need a little help from your side, Xiaoyi hesitated.
"Go ahead, Zhang Ming said with his eyes lingering on Yanhui.
"We need to win the auction tonight and also we need to check the recent account of Qing Yu Mountain, Xiaoyi said.
"About this..., Zhang Ming was stunned.
"If he won't help us, let him be, Yanhui said and immediately turned to leave.
"Miss Xiaohui, don't be so quick to lay me off. I will do it, Zhang Ming said to the surprised trio.
Zhang Ming led the triad to his father's study.
"You can check the account book, Zhang Ming said pointing to several rows of ledger.
Lu Yi, Xiaoyi and Yanhui began the check while Zhang Ming watches out for them. Several footsteps were heard approaching them and without delay, Zhang Ming notified the squad.
Lu Yi and Xiaoyi hid under the table while Yanhui behind a wooden catalogue, Zhang Ming stood upright.
Zhang Henxiao walked in with a stern look and was surprised to see his son.
"Ming'er, what are you doing here, Henxiao asked before taking his seat. Xiaoyi stiffened in fear.
"Dad, why didn't you listen to my advice. If his Majesty should find out, our Zhang family will all be dragged into the mess. His Majesty prohibited underground market to increase the sales of the market during the day. Father, it was your idea, why do you let your selfishness blind your love for the citizens, Zhang Ming said raising his tone a little higher which angered his father.
With that being said, a slap landed on Zhang Ming face which he covered with his hand.
"You, unfilial son, the fate of the Zhang Family is none of your concern, Henxiao retorted harshly and stood to leave but a sound startled him.
Yanhui had mistakenly used her leg to hit the catalogue. She covered her mouth in order not to scream out in pain.
"Who is there, Henxiao said and moved towards the catalogue.
"Father, I will immediately notify his Majesty. As long as you are willing to confess to your sins, his Majesty will definitely let you go, Zhang Ming said trying to distract his father's attention.
"Ming'er, are you so determined to go against your own father, Henxiao was distracted as Zhang Ming has expected.
"Father, the whole state thinks of you as the Chief Advisor. They believe your advice had brought the city so much peace. Father, please give it a second thought, Zhang Ming said kneeling in front of his Father.
"Insolent, Henxiao said and left in fury.
"Come out now, Zhang Ming said when his Father had left.
"Are you okay, Yanhui asked when she noticed his slightly red face.
"I am fine, Zhang Ming said still with the righteous aura.
The three resumed to their serious checking.
"I've found it, Lu Yi said after a while.
Qi Baizu was found on the ledger.
"Why would Elder Qi purchase the poison, Xiaoyi said before turning to Zhang Ming.
"Can we tear this off, Xiaoyi asked politely.
Zhang Ming gave his approval and Lu Yi without no delay tore it.
"We still need to get the antidote, Lu Yi said after Xiaoyi had thanked Zhang Ming sincerely.
"No need, have this, Zhang Ming said handing the bottle of antidote to them.
"Mr Zhang, you have helped us so much. May your wish be answered, Xiaoyi thanked before accepting the antidote.
"Yanhui, we have to leave now, Xiaoyi said sadly.
"You guys are leaving, Yanhui asked again.
"Hmm, Lu Yi hummed.
Xiaoyi and Yanhui hugged each other before letting go.
"May we meet again, Yanhui said with reluctance.
"I hope the next time we are meeting, you would be married, Xiaoyi said and pushed Yanhui slightly towards Zhang Ming's side.
"He seems to be a good man, why not give him a chance, Xiaoyi whispered and Yanhui coughed awkwardly.
"I also hope you would have five babies when next we meet, Yanhui teased.
"Lu Yi, please take good care of her, Yanhui said after a while.
"Sister Yanhui, Xiaoyi said in tears hugging the surprised Yanhui.
"Sister Xiaoyi, let be sworn sisters from now on, Yanhui said and also broke down in tears.
To both of them, they were each other first and best friend so they were emotional.
"We need to get going now, Lu Yi urged and Yanhui and Xiaoyi freed themselves from the hug.
With the emotional farewell, they separated.