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Chapter 187: Have Song Ruyan follow them, find a secluded place... and kill them.

Chu Ruohan, dressed in a plain brocade robe, sat lazily on a small couch, propping her head up and gazing out the window at the two people, one big and one small, practicing kung fu.

Watching Lu Ge'er practice his horse stance, Chu Ruohan's lips curled up slightly. It had been a long time since she had practiced kung fu.

But that smile was quickly replaced by worry in his eyes.

Gu Junze has been away from home for the past few days, leaving early in the morning. I wonder what he's been busy with?

Chu Ruohan guessed that he was playing a grand game...

"Young Madam, the Third Young Master has left the manor." Yu Ling's voice broke Chu Ruohan's reverie.

Chu Ruohan unconsciously rubbed her fingers together slightly. The day of the imperial examination was getting closer and closer. At this time, Gu Chengyan suddenly left the mansion. Was he afraid of something?

Was he afraid that she would make another move at this crucial time and affect his performance, so he chose to avoid her?

Thinking of this, a fierce glint flashed in Chu Ruohan's eyes.

"Have Song Ruyan follow them, and find a secluded place..."

Chu Ruohan's voice was low and cold, and at the same time, her fingers slowly traced across her neck, making a crisp and decisive gesture.

"Yes." Yu Ling accepted the order without hesitation and left.

Chu Ruohan remained seated, without changing her posture at all.

Since the news of Gu Junze's leg recovery spread, on the surface, Hongmeng Academy appeared calm and its defenses were lax.

In reality, the interior was heavily guarded, so much so that even a fly could hardly get in.

Meanwhile, the Marquis of Anyang and his son remained inactive, like two lurking beasts, waiting for some opportune moment.

Instead of constantly being on guard, it's better to take the initiative.

Taking direct action to eliminate Gu Chengyan was undoubtedly a risky move, but also a brilliant one.

On the one hand, they wanted to see if Marquis Anyang would resort to desperate measures; on the other hand, it was time to settle the old scores with Gu Chengyan from their previous life.

She is no longer the weak woman who, upon her rebirth, was powerless and could only plot and scheme in the shadows...

Not long after, Yuling hurriedly walked in again.

"Young Madam, an invitation has been sent from General Weiyuan's residence, inviting you to a spring banquet tomorrow."

Chu Ruohan reached out and took it, "It's still chilly in the late spring, what kind of spring banquet is this?"

Looking out the window, Gu Junze had returned early today and was standing quietly in the courtyard, looking at Lu Ge'er.

A moment later, he walked over.

"uncle."

"Sir."

Gu Junze nodded slightly and gently patted Lu Ge'er's shoulder. "Lu Ge'er, you've done well. However, besides martial arts, you can't neglect your studies."

Lu Ge'er blinked, a hint of doubt in his eyes; all he wanted was to become stronger.

"The book contains great wisdom and can teach you how to understand people's hearts."

Gu Junze paused slightly, gazing into the distance as if he could see those figures rising and falling in the struggle for power. "The human heart in this world is complex, sometimes more unpredictable than the most powerful martial arts moves."

“Brother Lu, come in with your uncle.”

Lu Ge'er nodded and obediently followed Gu Junze into the study.

Standing to the side, Yu Ling looked at the invitation from General Weiyuan's Mansion in Chu Ruohan's hand and suggested, "Young Madam, should we go and ask the young master?"

Chu Ruohan waved her hand gently and put the invitation away. "No need. In the long run, I will have to deal with these people in the social interactions between powerful families and nobles in these deep mansions."

As soon as she finished speaking, Chu Ruohan paused briefly and turned her gaze to Yu Ling, "Go and call Qin Fang over here."

Yu Ling curtsied, knowing that the young mistress had summoned Qin Fang for something important, and dared not delay in the slightest, so she went to do it immediately.

Chu Ruohan also stood up. The Marquis of Anyang was a man who had hidden himself too well. The mines of his past life...

Furthermore, none of the money he sold off of the Princess's many properties flowed into the Marquis of Anyang's mansion.

She guessed that Chu Ang was probably one of his men, and that the family property that Chu Ang had secretly taken from the Chu family must have also fallen into his hands.

What does he need so much silver for...?

Qin Fang came to Hongmeng Academy immediately after receiving Chu Ruohan's summons.

Chu Ruohan was already waiting for him.

When Qin Fang entered, she raised her hand to indicate that he should not stand on ceremony.

"Well, I called you here today because there's something I need to ask you."

Qin Fang knelt on one knee and respectfully replied, "Please speak, young mistress."

"Are any of the properties taken from the Marquis of Anyang's residence still belonging to the elderly women of the Princess from that time?"

Chu Ruohan leaned forward slightly. There were many unknown secrets behind the death of the eldest princess, and perhaps these former servants of the eldest princess could tell her something.

Qin Fang thought for a moment and quickly replied, "Yes, Madam, there is indeed one."

Chu Ruohan entrusted all her businesses to Qin Fang to manage. Qin Fang would inspect them periodically.

Qin Fang added, "These shops in the capital have seen frequent business dealings over the years, with several changes in managers and staff. There's a lot of staff turnover, making it difficult to find any trace of what it used to be."

"On the other hand, the estates on the outskirts of the capital are relatively peaceful, and there are still some people left behind by the eldest princess."

A hint of surprise flashed in Chu Ruohan's eyes, but she quickly calmed down and said methodically, "Okay, go back and prepare. I'll go to the estate with you the day after tomorrow."

"Yes."

After Qin Fang left, Chu Ruohan fell into deep thought.

The eldest princess died a truly tragic death. So many years have passed, and much of the physical evidence has long since disappeared, making it extremely difficult to find conclusive evidence.

Witness testimony is worth trying...

As the sun rises and a gentle breeze blows, bringing warmth, it cannot conceal the chill of late spring in the air.

The carriage slowly came to a stop in front of General Weiyuan's mansion. With Yuling's help, Chu Ruohan stepped down from the carriage.

Looking up, it was quite lively.

"Madam, you've finally arrived! Please come inside." General Weiyuan's wife greeted her with a smile and warmly took Chu Ruohan's hand.

Chu Ruohan was genuinely a little unaccustomed to it. "Thank you for your kind invitation, Madam Feng."

"Calling me Madam is too formal. My maiden name is Shan, and my given name is Chun. I'm a few years older than you, so I'll call you Sister."

Madam Feng held Chu Ruohan's hand even tighter, their intimate manner making an uninformed person think they were longtime best friends.

Chu Ruohan was slightly taken aback, but quickly regained her smile, "Sister Chun."

“Let’s go in and take a look,” Madam Feng said, pulling Chu Ruohan toward the mansion. “Everyone is busy with their own things on weekdays, so it’s rare for us to get together. Let’s take this opportunity to have some fun.”

Chu Ruohan looked in the direction she was referring to and saw that the courtyard was filled with guests, and the women were chatting in small groups.

Most of them are daughters who are unmarried...