The legitimate daughter returns to the capital and embarks on a splendid life, tearing apart the fak

Yun Jin suddenly clenched the handkerchief on her knee.

Liu Zhixue was not someone who accidentally entered their lives; she was a pawn carefully arranged by someone.

Who is the person playing chess?

"There's one more thing," Lan Qi continued. "The account that Yun Dahai and Chen Wencai used to withdraw money at Ruifeng Money Exchange is registered under the name Liu Xu. He is Liu Zhixue's elder brother in the Liu family, and her stepson after her mother remarried."

"Willow catkins? What's his relationship with Liu Zhixue?" Yun Jin asked.

"The person is no longer here," Lan Qi said, his tone tinged with a sense of melancholy.

"Gone? What about Liu Zhixue's mother?" Yun Jin pressed.

"Not long after her mother married into the Liu family, Liu Xu died of illness. Later, the head of the Liu family also died of illness, and her mother died on her way to Jiangnan," Lan Qi said, his voice carrying an indescribable meaning.

Yun Jin was shocked: "They're all dead?"

Lan Qi nodded, his expression grave: "That branch, they're all dead."

Yun Jin was silent for a moment, then suddenly remembered something: "That's not right. The people who came to Qingping County later all spoke with a Jizhou accent. If that branch of the family is all dead, who sent those people with Jizhou accents?"

Lan Qi was also stunned, and frowned, saying, "Could it be that those who went to Qingping County weren't from the Liu family of Jizhou?"

Yun Jin thought for a moment, then asked, "Who is the owner of Ruifeng Money Exchange?"

Lan Qi shook his head: "I haven't found out. I don't know who the Empress Dowager's boss is."

Yun Jin remained silent for a long time, feeling that things were getting more and more complicated.

She hesitated for a moment, then called Dongxue over and whispered, "Investigate. Investigate the mastermind behind Ruifeng Money Exchange, and find out the background of those people who went to Qingping County back then. You can ask Ling Feng for help; he has many people and is well-informed. Also, find out the current situation of Yun Dahai's family. Are they still in Qingping County? Have they been silenced? If they are still alive, deal with them first."

Dongxue hesitated for a moment, but still went in response.

After the door closed, Lan Qi sighed again and said to Yun Jin, "Jin'er, there's one more thing. The government has replied. They've investigated the Charity Hall incident and said it was an accidental fire."

"Is that all there is to the case?" Yun Jin sneered, her smile devoid of any warmth. "It couldn't have been an accident. Dong Xue clearly found traces of kerosene in the backyard; how could it have been an accidental fire?"

Lan Qi looked at her, shook his head, and sighed, "Jin girl, it's obvious that someone has interfered in this matter."

Yun Jin remained silent.

She knew Lan Qi was right.

In this world where power reigns supreme, human life is nothing more than ants and weeds in the eyes of those in power, a bargaining chip for weighing pros and cons, or dust to be discarded at will.

It's about power again.

"Uncle, no matter who it is, this matter cannot be left like this." Her voice was not loud, but every word was as firm as iron. "Those are five lives, not cats and dogs. I will use my own methods to seek justice for them."

Lan Qi looked at her, opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately said nothing.

As the two were talking, Chunxi knocked on the door and said that the Zheng family's steward, Zhongbo, had arrived.

Yun Jin quickly had someone invite the person in.

But Uncle Zhong didn't enter. Instead, he stood at the door and said loudly, "Miss, our lady invites you to her home for a meal. The old lady said she hasn't seen you for quite some time and misses you. She also said you don't need to take those rumors outside to heart. You are her goddaughter, and she trusts you."

Yun Jin understood that Old Madam Zheng was standing up for her, telling everyone that the Zheng family didn't believe the rumors and that they were behind her.

Yun Jin said gratefully, "Please thank my grandmother and godmother for me. I will go and pay my respects to them tomorrow."

Uncle Zhong smiled and agreed, exchanged a few more polite words, and then took his leave.

Just as Uncle Zhong left and Lan Qi was about to speak, Chun happy came in to report: "Miss, people from the General's Mansion have also arrived."

Immediately afterwards, Hongliu walked in with a smile: "Miss, the old lady wants you to come over. She said she misses you and specially sent me to invite you."

Lan Qi, who was listening nearby, said to her, "Jin'er, go ahead. You can talk to your grandmother about these things. She's very knowledgeable and experienced; perhaps she can help you make a decision."

Yun Jin nodded, turned around and followed Hong Liu downstairs. This time she did not wear a veil.

The carriage departed from Juxian Pavilion and headed towards the General's Mansion.

The carriage arrived at the General's Mansion quickly. Lan Ying and Chu Duanshan were sitting on the kang (a heated brick bed) drinking tea when they saw Yun Jin enter. Lan Ying waved to her and said, "Jin'er, you've finally come! This old woman has been thinking about you."

Yun Jin quickly bowed to the two of them, saying, "Grandfather, Grandmother."

"Come here and let your grandmother take a look," Lan Ying said, pulling Yun Jin's hand and making her sit down beside her. She looked Yun Jin up and down. "You've lost weight. Have you been eating poorly?"

Yun Jin shook her head and forced a smile: "Grandmother, I'm eating well and sleeping well, so don't worry."

Lan Ying sighed, patted her hand, and said softly, "You don't need to take those rumors to heart."

Chu Duanshan put down his teacup, looked at Yun Jin, and felt a pang of guilt in his eyes. He coughed and said, "Jin'er, your grandfather didn't know you were my granddaughter before, and I neglected you quite a bit. Please don't take it to heart."

Yun Jin shook her head: "Grandfather, I don't blame you."

Chu Duanshan nodded, paused for a moment, and then asked, "What are your plans regarding the Charity Hall? What did the authorities say?"

"They said it was an accidental fire and closed the case," Yun Jin said. "But my maid, Dong Xue, found traces of kerosene in the backyard. This is definitely not an accident."

Chu Duanshan frowned: "Who did this?"

Yun Jin hesitated for a moment, but still told the truth: "Consort Zheng."

"Consort Zheng?" Lan Ying exclaimed in surprise, "Just because of that courtyard you bought in the south of the city?"

Yun Jin shook her head: "I don't know, there might be other reasons."

Chu Duanshan's face darkened, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. He remained silent for a moment, then spoke: "What do you want to do? And what do you need your grandmother and me to do for you regarding the rumors?"

Lan Ying also said, "Yes, just tell us what you need us to do. Although she is the Crown Prince's woman, it's not difficult to get rid of her."

Yun Jin looked at the two of them and said, word by word, "Grandfather, Grandmother, Jin'er wants to handle this herself first. For now, you should outwardly support Yun Xiu and not interfere in my affairs. If I need your help, I will let you know."

Chu Duanshan looked at her, remained silent for a long time, and then nodded: "Alright. But remember, if you need your maternal grandfather, just ask. If I, Chu Duanshan, am going to protect someone, no one can stop me."

Yun Jin's eyes reddened, and she nodded vigorously, "Thank you, Grandfather."

The fact that they invited her to their home in public was already the greatest support they could give her.

But she wanted to try her own method.