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A fleeting look of surprise crossed Jiang Zhihuan's face before he composed himself, bowed slightly to Xiao Jinghan, and said, "I have learned a great deal. I will certainly keep Lord Xiao's teachings in mind."

After saying that, he turned around and gestured to Liu Yuansheng before leaving.

Liu Yuansheng felt lost and dejected.

"Looks like I've disturbed you," Xiao Jinghan chuckled. "Should I call him back?"

After saying that, he looked at Liu Yuansheng meaningfully.

Liu Yuansheng, not understanding his meaning, put away the ointment and left Baicaotang on his own.

For the next few days, neither of them spoke to the other.

Liu Yuansheng was focused on preparing the ointment in the room, while Xiao Jinghan was thrown into a panic by a piece of news that came as a complete shock.

Just now, Jiang Yue sent a message saying that Jin Gongzheng has run away!

He had originally set a trap for Jin Gongzheng. After Jin Gongzheng was released from prison, he would have a sorcerer skilled in disguise impersonate Muletaiji, meet with Jin Gongzheng, and then extract the true culprit who killed Muletaiji from Jin Gongzheng.

Because Xiao Jingzhuo and Liu Yuansheng learned of the plan, Xiao Jinghan stopped the sorcerer's actions and instead redesigned the plan so that Mullertaiji himself would meet Jin Gongzheng.

Without saying a word, Jin Gongzheng attacked Muletaiji. When he tried to remove Muletaiji's human skin mask, he discovered that the person he attacked was Muletaiji himself.

Jin Gongzheng realized he had been tricked. Refusing to surrender, he fought back against the guards who had been lying in ambush nearby and escaped.

What does this prove?

This proves that someone told Jin Gongzheng the exact same scheme he and Liang Yuheng had devised.

And this person, besides Liu Yuansheng, Xiao Jinghan couldn't think of a second one.

Liu Yuansheng betrayed her.

He could understand, after all, Jiang Zhihuan was the lover she longed for day and night. But he couldn't forgive her because he had warned her to behave herself and not do anything out of line.

But she did it anyway!

Xiao Jinghan was furious. He quickly changed his clothes and opened the door to the east wing.

As soon as he stepped outside, he saw Liu Yuansheng dressed in white.

Previously, Xiao Jinghan thought white suited Liu Yuansheng perfectly, but now it was particularly jarring. He retorted, "Someone in your family died? Dressed so white, are you hoping I die so you can go find your old flame sooner?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuansheng was stunned, and her foot, which had stepped onto the stone steps, suddenly became unable to move.

Ying'er stood beside Liu Yuansheng, indignant on her behalf, "Young Master, how can you speak of Miss like that? Miss has been working so hard these past few days..."

"Shut up, I don't want to hear your nonsense!" Xiao Jinghan stepped down the stairs, glaring at Liu Yuansheng. "I'll settle accounts with you when I get back!"

He stepped aside, but still bumped into Liu Yuansheng, who stumbled and almost fell to the ground.

"Miss!" Ying'er supported Liu Yuansheng, watching Xiao Jinghan's hurried departure, and complained, "What's wrong with the young master?"

Liu Yuansheng looked completely bewildered.

She withdrew her gaze from Xiao Jinghan's retreating figure, lowered her head, and opened her hands to look at the medicine bowl in her palm...

When Xiao Jinghan arrived at the Censorate, Muletaiji had already woken up.

His injuries were extremely severe. After all, Jin Gongzheng thought he was a spy sent by Xiao Jinghan and tried to kill him. Fortunately, he was physically strong and was able to wake up after being rescued by the imperial physician.

Upon waking, Mullertaiji's first thought was to confront Jin Gongzheng, but Jin Gongzheng had vanished without a trace.

"Mullertaiji, don't rush to find Lord Jin." Xiao Jinghan presented the evidence he had found to Mullertaiji. "First, explain clearly what happened to Mullertaiji."

Mullertaiji's breath hitched as he looked at the letter in Xiao Jinghan's hand.

After arriving in the Great Xia Kingdom, he did indeed send out many spies to gather information and bribe officials.

Although Jin Gongzheng did not accept his bribe, he agreed to another thing: to help him kill his own brother, his rival for the throne, Muktaiji.

To this end, they worked together, first assassinating Muktaiji, and then throwing dirty water on Xiao Jinghan.

Jin Gongzheng then examined Xiao Jinghan's true identity, but unfortunately, he was unable to confirm that Xiao Jinghan was Jiang Feng.

Faced with irrefutable evidence, Mullertaiji had no way to defend himself and quickly confessed.

"Send more people to search for Jin Gongzheng; he can't have gone far."

Thinking of Lu Wei, who had been tortured beyond recognition by Jin Gongzheng, Xiao Jinghan said in a hoarse voice, "He deserves his retribution."

"yes!"

The subordinate ran off to relay the order, and before long, Jiang Yue appeared beside Xiao Jinghan without anyone noticing.

Xiao Jinghan had been busy all day and his mind was in a mess. He rubbed his temples and stared at Jiang Yue's shadow on the ground, saying, "Who tipped off Jin Gongzheng?"

"Jiang Zhihuan".

"It really was him." Xiao Jinghan sneered. "I was so persistent, asking you for nothing. I just don't understand. I treated Liu Yuansheng with all my heart, so why did she betray me without any mercy?"

Jiang Yue: "No."

Xiao Jinghan: "Not what?"

"It's not her," Jiang Yue said.

Xiao Jinghan was taken aback. "Not her? You mean not Liu Yuansheng?"

"Um."

"Who is that?"

"Your brother," Jiang Yue said, "He met with Jiang Zhihuan."

"You mean Jingzhuo?" Xiao Jinghan sat up abruptly, recalling carefully, "He seemed to have mentioned composing poems with some Mr. Jiang. The Mr. Jiang he mentioned is Jiang Zhihuan?"

Xiao Jinghan flew into a rage, "That idiot! I'll skin him alive!"

-

As the morning sun dispels the mist, soft white light falls on the eaves, and a gentle breeze carries warmth, quietly sweeping through the entire street.

Liu Yuansheng sat in the carriage and followed Xie Qinghe to the Orchid Garden once again.

Xie Qinghe was still determined to arrange a marriage for Xiao Jingzhuo, and this time, she set her sights on Zhao Taifu's granddaughter.

"I heard that Grand Tutor Zhao's granddaughter is interested in my fourth brother, so I've come to help him find a match. Oh dear, you wouldn't believe it, Grandmother is very concerned about Jingzhuo's marriage. She told me it would be best if I could arrange it for him before the new year!"

As Xie Qinghe spoke, she helped Liu Yuansheng down from the carriage, while Liu Yuansheng told the wet nurse behind her to be careful.

Li, the wet nurse, carrying the young master in her arms, also came to Lan Garden. The young master grew bigger and bigger every day, and his temperament became more and more naughty. He couldn't stay at home, so Xie Qinghe insisted on taking him out for a stroll.

"Staying cooped up at home all the time can make people sick, especially children!"

Xie Qinghe pinched the young master's cheek and said, "Such a cute little guy should go out and see the world more often, so he can broaden his horizons."

As they talked, they entered the Orchid Garden. Liu Yuansheng kept her eyes fixed on Yan'er, afraid that something might happen to him.

The host still arranged for them to stay in the waterside pavilion. As soon as Liu Yuansheng sat down, the wet nurse Li said, "Oh dear, the young master has wet himself."

"Take him away and get him organized quickly," Xie Qinghe said. "Send a few more people with him."

"Yes."

The wet nurse carried the young master away. Liu Yuansheng wanted to follow, but Xie Qinghe stopped her. "Yuansheng, look, that's Grand Tutor Zhao's granddaughter! Isn't she prettier than Miss Sun? But where is Fourth Brother? He should have arrived long ago."

As we were talking, something happened.