As soon as Little Holkin said this, the atmosphere in the restaurant immediately became much more solemn and quiet.

"Mr. Holgin, what do you mean?"

Alinoa asked, putting down the knife and fork in her hand.

"Of course, I want to declare to you in advance that this is not a statement from the standpoint of a business family."

Little Holkin hurriedly added to his next words. After all, although his relationship with Yi Ming and others can be said to be the best among the three major families, he still has to make his position on this issue. Otherwise, saying bad things about his competitors in front of others will go against the demeanor of a large business family. And this will also make his partners wary. After all, it depends on whether a friend is worth dating. The most important feature is whether he will say bad things about others in front of him. If he can do this to others, he will do this to you in the future.

"This is a suggestion made by my father from a personal standpoint, hoping to repay Lord Yiming's kindness. I think everyone should be clear that our Holkin family and the Detroit family are competitors, and we have been collecting each other's intelligence. Of course, I believe the other party is the same in this regard."

Faced with the words of Holkin, everyone did not express anything. After all, although this is not enough, it is a normal thing, so there will be no objection or protest by anyone with an overly sense of justice.

"So, what information does Mr. Holgin want to provide us?"

Alinoa asked with some interest, while little Holkin smiled apologetically at everyone, and then continued to speak.

"Based on the information we have received, the Detroit family is currently preparing to run some businesses in Guicheng, some very profitable businesses. Moreover, we have information, and these businesses may be related to the Federation. Of course, this is just the result of my investigation. To be honest, I am the same as you. I don't know why my father wants to make such a reminder. Although the Federation is now tense with the Empire, normal business dealings are not within the scope of sensitive issues, so if you want to ask me why, then I can't say it."

At this moment, Little Holkin took on the responsibility of a spokesperson, and he was just passing the message. Even if he could not guess the rest of the questions, he did not ask, so Yi Ming did not ask, but waited quietly for him to continue talking.

"As for other areas, I learned that the Detroit family is doing something strange at the moment. They are raising a lot of money. But no one knows what they are used for."

"What do the Detroit family rely on for trafficking?"

Yi Ming suddenly asked, while little Holkin was stunned for a moment and then replied with a wry smile.

"This... I really can't say it. Their family sells land and things in a mixed manner. Because the imperial legal restrictions, magic weapons and equipment are restricted, they cannot get involved in the sale of central materials such as magical weapons and equipment. However, the Detroit family has made great achievements in spices, fabrics, livestock, gems, etc. However, no one knows what their main industry is. So even if you ask me like this, I can only tell you that it is very complicated and very complicated. However, the Detroit family does not involve slave trading. The performance in processing products seems to be mediocre. There is only so much I know about."

"They buy and sell magic flowers."

At this moment, a voice suddenly broke the silence. Yiming and Mealie raised their heads in surprise and looked at Lu Xiya, who was staring at the food in front of them.

"Magic Flower?"

"this……………"

Little Holgin's face changed slightly, and he stared at Lu Xiya vigilantly. Why has this girl never seen before? And how did she know...

"What is a magic flower?"

Imin asked Holkin curiously.

“It’s a psychedelic drug.”

Little Holkin's face darkened, and he explained to Yiming solemnly.

"It can be used to make magic potions or to make some psychedelic drugs. It is a product that the upstream nobles in the mainland like very much. However, the empire itself strictly prohibits this. Even the transaction and transaction of magic flowers must be approved by the Academy Council. I don't know who you are, but I personally suggest that in such occasions, you should not say some unfounded rumors. This is not a good thing for everyone."

"I didn't......!!"

Lu Xiya suddenly stood up, her expression was very angry, but Marien coughed gently, causing Lu Xiya to swallow what she was going to say, but she just lowered her head and clenched her fists. Then she slowly sat back on the chair.

"Sorry, Mr. Holkin."

Marien hurriedly apologized to Holkin.

"This Miss Lu Xiya has just taken this position not long ago. Her personality is still a little unstable... Please don't take it to your heart just now."

"Of course I won't..."

Yi Ming ignored the words of the two people next to him. He gently stroked the wine glass in his hand, then focused on Lu Xiya, who was silent and bowed his head, then he turned his head and made a gesture to Meyari, asking in a faint voice that almost only he could hear.

"What do you think?"

Miss Lu Xiya is so impulsive. I think there must be something strange about it.)

"According to the words of the Holgin family, that magic flower should be something similar to drugs, right?"

In theory, maybe that's the case. If this is the case, then we have to be careful.)

"But... there is no evidence to prove that Lucia is true." There is no evidence to prove that she is lying, right?)

"That's true. But don't you find it strange? How did she, a little magician, know about the information that the Holgin family has not even investigated?"

We only ask ourselves this.)

Yiming turned around and happened to have a conversation between Little Holkin and Marien. Obviously, Holkin also said that he would not take such small things seriously, and for him, it would be even better to get a scandal from his competitors. At the next dinner, it was obvious that everyone tried their best to stop talking about these disappointing topics. Alinoa still looked serious and not talking. She just ate her own food quietly. Yiming and Mayalie also had their own differences.

Si, Bingyu occasionally said a few words to Holkin, as long as she wanted to confirm whether the customs and customs she saw in the mainland geography books were real. However, Marian whispered something to Luxiya, and Luxiya just shook her head for a while and nodded again, not knowing what kind of communication the two of them were doing. However, judging from Marian's serious expression, she was obviously very dissatisfied with Luxiya's unauthorized interruption just now.

In short, the dinner finally took over in a not-so-awkward atmosphere. After the meal, Yiming and Little Holkin said good night to each other, and then ordered the maid to lead him to his bedroom. Then he turned around and made gestures to everyone.

Soon, Lu Xiya, who became the defendant, stood in the center of the study.

"Lu Xiya, in the same occasion as you were, you shouldn't be talking too much at all. I think you should know this."

Marien was obviously very angry. In the relationship between these three, she was nominally a subordinate of Elinoa, while Lucia was her subordinate. If her subordinates made mistakes, she naturally had the responsibility. In particular, the other party was Holkin, one of the three major families of the Empire, which was a very dangerous thing!

"I see."

Lu Xiya bit her lip, and obviously, she also understood what mistake she had made.

"And, that kind of unfounded rumor. Although I don't know where you heard it from..."

"That's not a rumor!"

Lucia interrupted Marian fiercely.

"That's true!!"

"Do you have evidence?"

Yi Ming asked leisurely, and at this time, Lu Xiya was silent.

"………………I don't."

"So…………!!"

"alright."

Imin stopped Marien and looked at Meali.

"What do you think?"

Let's just stop here, I'm going to have a rest, lack of sleep is the enemy of ladies.)

Mayalie actually stood up, gently lifted her skirt and gave everyone a good night, and then walked out of the study.

"As you see."

Yi Ming shrugged and clapped his hands.

"It's late at night. Everyone, let's go and rest, nothing is going to happen."

"Yes, sir."

Marien glanced at Lucia, obviously she wanted to say something, but in the end she said nothing.

Watching Lu Xiya's back disappear, Yi Ming showed a strange smile.

The next morning, Holkin left Azus City. After assuring Iming and Mayalie, he would send someone to handle the affairs here soon, he left in a carriage. After all, he was the heir of the same family. There were many things to do. Although Iming had kept him, Holkin still politely refused Iming's invitation. Looking at the little Holkin's slightly proud look, it was hard to say whether he would investigate the Detroit family's selling magic flowers when he went back. After all, as a commercial competitor, if Detroit passed the application of the Academy Council, it would be legal to divide a big cake from Holkin. If evidence of Detroit selling magic flowers can be found, then it would be impossible for them to pass this review.

Of course, these have nothing to do with Yi Ming.

But he suddenly noticed Lu Xiya.

Whether it is Elinoa or Marian, Yiming believes that he has a certain understanding of them. Elinoa himself understands very well that he is a cage bird. As a direct blood relative of the ruler of the empire, they are not qualified to find the freedom that originally did not belong to him. For Elinoa, being able to stay in Azus now is at least better than returning to the Lily Flower City where she is house arrested. As for Marian, she has nowhere to go except here, and there is no doubt about her loyalty.

But Lucia is different.

Since the beginning, she has been carrying many mystery on her body. A magician who violated the contract but was not expelled by the academy. Xiang Yiming almost sold his body and took hundreds of gold coins. He didn't know what to do. The next day, he appeared in front of him with scars on his body. Next, he knew the Detroit family's magic flower sales. This was obviously very abnormal. She was a magician without any aristocratic background. How could she say that the other party had the activity of selling magic flower sales?

If she really participated in this kind of activity, this could be explained, but if this was the case, then she would not have the chance to be good. Yi Ming, who has lived in the dark world since childhood, understood quite well that confidentiality is the first priority of black life, and no one would let Lu Xiya have a dangerous factor.

If Yi Ming respected Lu Xiya's ** in the past, then now he has to care about these things.

After all, Old Holkin had told him through his son that the Detroit family was dangerous to them.

And now Lucia's performance also proves that she has a relationship with the Detroit family. Then, opening this breakthrough has become a key.

So in the following time, Yi Ming began to observe Lu Xiya secretly, trying to find some clues.
Chapter completed!