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

After returning from the Princess's residence, Liu Zhixue asked the gatekeeper and learned that Yun Heting had already finished court, so she went straight to his study.

Yun Heting had just changed into casual clothes. Seeing her approach, he frowned and asked, "Why are you here at this hour?"

Liu Zhixue glanced at Ping An beside her and said, "I need to talk to you."

Yun Heting glanced at Ping An: "Go out and keep an eye on things."

Ping An bowed and withdrew.

After the door closed, Liu Zhixue followed him into the inner room and asked in a low voice, "Has Steward Chang not returned yet?"

Yun Heting shook his head, his tone tinged with worry: "They should have been back in the next few days, but perhaps the roads are difficult to travel. Let's wait a little longer."

He looked at Liu Zhixue and noticed that she seemed anxious today, so he quickly asked, "What happened?"

Liu Zhixue then recounted in detail how the Princess had sent a message to her yesterday, inviting her to the mansion, and the conversation between the Princess and herself after she arrived today.

After speaking, she looked at Yun Heting and asked, "What do you think?"

Yun Heting leaned back in his chair and remained silent for a long while before speaking in a deep voice: "What the eldest princess said makes sense. Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence? She just happens to be named Yun Jin, she just happens to look seven-tenths like my mother-in-law, she just happens to be adopted by Chu Wanqing as her goddaughter, and she just happens to enter my Yun family."

Each of these events, taken individually, could be considered a coincidence, but when they all come together… what coincidence could there be in the world? We had indeed overlooked these things before, only thinking about whether the Yun brocade in Qingping County was still there.”

Liu Zhixue nodded and said with certainty, "I'm afraid she is that child. But we left her in Qingping County and never let her attend school for a single day."

I heard from Xiu'er where she learned all these skills. She said she had read the Book of Songs, and had read books like "Admonitions for Women" and "Women's Virtues." Although her handwriting was average, she was indeed literate.

Furthermore, where did she obtain the prescription for treating the cold plague? She even managed to get herself the title of county princess.

As she spoke, gritting her teeth, she said, "How wonderful it would be if this county princess title were given to our Xiu'er. If Xiu'er became a county princess and then married into the Fifth Prince's household, wouldn't that be the icing on the cake?"

Yun Heting shook his head and sighed, "If it really is her, I'm afraid she has a powerful mentor behind her. Otherwise, how could a girl who grew up in the countryside have such ability and courage? And how could she return to the capital? But who is behind her?"

Liu Zhixue also lowered her head in thought. After a long while, she raised her head and tentatively asked, "Could it be your mother-in-law? That old woman once went to the battlefield with Chu Duanshan. If she secretly helped bring that girl back and paved the way for her, everything would make sense."

Yun Heting's expression changed, and he paced back and forth a few steps before finally shaking his head: "It can't be her. That girl came to the capital with the cousin from Grand Tutor Zheng's mansion."

Liu Zhixue opened her mouth, then sighed and said, "Oh right, I completely forgot about that."

She watched Yunheting's pacing back and forth and reminded him.

"Yunlang, Chu Wanqing probably already knows the truth. But instead of making a scene, she chose to remain silent. What do you think she's planning?"

Don't say she's reluctant to let Xiu'er marry into the royal family and bring glory to the Chu family. What if that's not the case?

Yun Heting stopped and remained silent for a while before suddenly saying, "How about... I go and test her?"

Liu Zhixue quickly waved her hand: "No! If you go and ask her directly, what if she just makes a scene... Xiu'er's wedding is approaching, what if it affects Xiu'er's wedding?"

Yun Heting knew she had a point, and frowned as he asked, "Then what do you suggest we do?"

Liu Zhixue narrowed her eyes, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in them, and said, word by word, "Didn't the Princess say that as long as the main character dies, Xiu'er, you, and I will naturally be safe!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Heting was startled and immediately shook his head repeatedly: "No! No! If all three of us were to be in danger at the same time, it would be too conspicuous."

With so many eyes watching inside and outside the mansion, do you think the General's Mansion is a pushover?

Moreover, if Chu Wanqing were to have an accident at this time, what would happen to Xiu'er's marriage? According to the rules of etiquette, Xiu'er must observe three years of mourning after the death of her stepmother.

Moreover, that girl has just been granted the title of county princess. If something happens to her, how could His Majesty not intervene?

And then there's Prince Yu, that jinx seems to be particularly fond of that girl. What if… no, no!

Liu Zhixue shook her head, then suddenly laughed: "Who said all three of them should move at once? Yun Lang alone is enough."

Yun Heting frowned slightly, puzzled, and asked, "You mean...?"

"Think about it, if something happens to Yun Lang, Chu Wanqing will definitely be heartbroken. If she's heartbroken, she might go mad..." Liu Zhixue's tone became more pointed as she said this, but she believed Yun Heting understood, so she continued...

"When that time comes, let that girl take care of Chu Wanqing. If Chu Wanqing goes crazy and hurts her, you and I won't be held responsible."

Once Xiu'er successfully marries into the Fifth Prince's residence, won't this vast Yun Mansion be entirely under Yun Lang's control? Chu Wanqing's dowry will then be ours for the taking!

Yun Heting remained silent for a long time, then picked up the teacup on the table, took a large gulp, and slowly spoke, his tone now more decisive:

"What are you planning to do? What method will you use? Who will you hire to do it? Chu Wanqing has already discovered that you poisoned Lang Ge'er last time, so it might not be so easy this time."

"Of course I know." Liu Zhixue stood up, walked to him, and lowered her voice even further. "Now that the New Year is approaching, there are many people and eyes in the mansion, making it easier to take advantage of the situation."

As for how to proceed, I still have some stockpiled supplies—colorless, odorless, and dissolving instantly in water. Once someone can get close to Yunlang's diet, the matter will be mostly settled.

"But all of Lang Ge'er's servants have been purged by Chu Wan, so who is left to use?" Yun Heting asked hesitantly.

Liu Zhixue raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Yunlang, there's no rush. The New Year is approaching, and visiting relatives and friends is inevitable. It's also inevitable that you might encounter an accident while out and about."

Even if all else fails, you can start with the old lady. As a grandmother, she can always offer her grandson a cup of tea or some soup.

Yun Heting quickly waved his hand: "No, my mother still cares about her grandson Yun Lang. How about... we talk about it after the New Year? A few more days won't make a difference."

Liu Zhixue bit her lip. This won't do, that won't do. Why did she choose such a good-for-nothing in the first place? If it weren't for his decent appearance, she would have given up long ago.

She was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "Alright, let's talk about it after the eighth day. Okay, if there's nothing else, I'll head back now."

Yun Heting nodded and saw her off.

Unbeknownst to the two, someone in the shadows outside the window had overheard their conversation.