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"Miss Zhu," after coming out of the Princess Mansion, Lin Hu hurried after her and said seriously, "This place is not safe!"
Qing Luan turned to look at him. Seeing the admiration in his eyes, she smiled and said, "I know. Just keep an eye on them..." Without waiting for Lin Hu to respond, she turned and got into the carriage.
"Uh!" Hearing such a response, Lin Hu was taken aback. He was curious about this girl and wondered what her relationship with his master was. As a retainer of Xuanyuan Rui's father, he had followed this stubborn and aloof young general since the incident with Xuanyuan General. He had watched him rise step by step but had never seen him particularly trust anyone. He never expected that he would regard this young girl differently.
But were they really suited for each other?
The carriage had already left, yet his gaze remained fixed on it from afar, his heart filled with concern for them—Zhu Qingluan was a Merchant's Daughter, as she had made clear during their first meeting.
Qing Luan did not think too much about it; her main focus was on fulfilling the conditions Zhou Chun had proposed during their negotiation. Only by doing so would she have an absolute advantage.
Zhou Chun agreed to do this for General Bu solely because General Bu had threatened him. If he did not comply, his family in the capital would be in danger, leaving him no choice but to act.
He also understood that General Bu and Prime Minister Huang were not men of their word. If they returned safely this time, things would not be so complicated; home would be peaceful again. The news would spread that they had killed the pirates attacking the fishing village, and they would be hailed as heroes.
But now, they had been captured. The message from General Bu claimed that they died while fighting the pirates; this was their reward—achieving their goals by any means necessary.
Thus, Qing Luan's few words stirred Zhou Chun and the others' fragile nerves. As long as the conditions were agreed upon and their families remained unharmed, they were willing to fight once more.
Their only demand was that after everyone left safely, they would give Qing Luan a token. As long as they saw it and believed in it, they would confront General Bu, even if it meant facing death without a burial place.
Upon realizing that Qing Luan was the mastermind behind everything, Prime Minister Huang sent people to monitor Zhu Qingluan. After she entered the Princess Mansion, he began to formulate a plan. When he learned that Lin Hu was also in the Princess Mansion, his anxiety grew even more. He knew better than anyone how Xuanyuan Hui had died. If he did not eliminate Xuanyuan Hui, he would not have everything he possessed now; thus, he never regretted his actions.
No regrets—and he would not allow anyone to disrupt his plans!
Xuanyuan Rui was determined that he would not allow him to return safely. The Xuanyuan Family had always been his nemesis—Xuanyuan Hui and Xuanyuan Rui alike. They were both obstructing his plans, blocking his arrangements, and he had to eliminate anyone who stood in his way to avoid future troubles.
Qing Luan met secretly with Zhou Chun's family, revealing everything, including Zhou Chun's actions. They found it hard to accept and even doubted Qing Luan's intentions. However, Qing Luan brought a personal letter from Zhou Chun, urging them to listen to her arrangements and to write back once they reached a safe place.
The Zhou Family, feeling helpless, reluctantly agreed. If something truly happened, their lives in the capital would be worse than death.
Under Qing Luan's persuasion, several families left as quickly as possible, not even taking their luggage—they had to leave cleanly and decisively; any delay could lead to greater danger if discovered.
The families departed separately. The Azure Phoenix Sect dispatched numerous people to escort them in different directions. Even if Prime Minister Huang sent people after them, he couldn't send that many. These individuals dispersed and then regrouped at a designated location. Qing Luan spent two days devising this plan, nearly driving herself mad in the process.
Before long, the families swiftly left the capital. By the time Prime Minister Huang became aware of the situation, it was already too late.
"Damn it!" Upon realizing that Zhou Chun's family had vanished, Prime Minister Huang's fury was uncontrollable. Ever since Xuanyuan Hui's death, he had lived too comfortably over the years, believing no one could touch him. He never expected to be outmaneuvered by a fifteen-year-old girl.
"Our people can't catch up; they've scattered in different directions according to a planned route. If we blindly pursue them, we won't find anyone!" Luo Bing reported anxiously, fearing that if Prime Minister Huang was displeased, he would share in the misfortune.
"Is this all Zhu Qingluan's doing?" Although it was a question, deep down he already understood that everything was related to Zhu Qingluan—four years ago with the fall of the Zheng Family, and now she was scheming to bring back those captured soldiers to topple him. Hmph, she was just a child; she was still too inexperienced.
If it weren't for Su Yuanhang's reminder, he might still be oblivious to the fact that the enemy was already at his doorstep. But now he clearly knew who was holding him back and would not let her off easily.
There's a saying: you have your clever schemes; I have my ways around obstacles.
Prime Minister Huang had Su Yuanhang on his side, but Qing Luan also had Zhao Yun. He had grown close to Bu Yun and became a bosom friend, frequently appearing at the Bu Family’s residence and keeping an eye on everything there. He had sensed that something was amiss.
"The Huang Family has been appearing frequently at the Bu Family's residence, and Bu Yun mentioned to Zhao Yun that the two families are in close contact. Something must be happening, so you all need to pay attention," Qing Luan commanded seriously, a sense of unease flashing through her mind as she tightly clutched the letter secretly sent by Zhao Yun.
"Don't worry, we will definitely keep an eye out!" At that moment, Sister Yun dared not make any jokes. Ever since Xuanyuan Rui left the capital, the young lady had not relaxed her furrowed brow. She bore all the responsibilities on her shoulders, which made Sister Yun feel heartbroken.
At such a young age, she should be the most innocent and happy, yet she was shouldering all the pain that no one else should have to bear. It truly pained their hearts, but there was nothing they could do except wait for her orders.
To avoid involving the guests at Ruyi Tower, Qing Luan moved out of Jade Pavilion and into a courtyard in the capital that she had purchased long ago but had never lived in.
Along with her moved Sister Yun and Qin'er, along with several others.
Undeniably, Zhao Yun had said something very correct; he mentioned in his letter that the Huang and Bu families had been active these past few days and advised Qing Luan to be cautious. Qing Luan took it to heart and was extra careful, but when someone is watching you, being cautious doesn't help—though she had moved away from Ruyi Tower, trouble still found its way back there.
In the middle of the night, several men in black swiftly infiltrated the quiet Ruyi Tower, intending to carry out some nefarious deed. However, they were discovered by A-Song, leading to an inevitable fight that caused panic among the guests, who fled with their belongings in a hurry...
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Midnight update... Any additional updates will be communicated in advance. After a week of rain, even my mood has begun to cry...
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