The Prime Minister's wife was more concerned about her daughter than the truth.

What kind of environment did she grow up in that gave her such a clever mind and such a strong and unyielding spirit?

She didn't cry or make a fuss in the face of danger, and she calmly dealt with the murderer. She felt that she had gained a good daughter for nothing, and that was all she had to endure was the pain of childbirth.

The Prime Minister's wife nodded. "I will inform your father about this matter."

"Alright." Seeing that things were almost resolved, Nan Qianyue thought she should leave as soon as possible to find some peace and quiet. "Mother, I feel a little dizzy, so I'll take my leave now."

As for how to deal with Aunt Liu, she didn't care.

The Prime Minister's wife was extremely understanding towards her at this moment, saying, "Go ahead."

"And you two, go back to your own courtyards too." She turned to look at Nan Kezhi and Nan Yichu.

"Yes, Mother."

Nan Kezhi's eyes were red. She hadn't expected her birth mother to do such a thing. She wanted to plead for her, but she didn't have the courage.

I also felt a little ashamed.

After leaving Qianxiang Hall, Nan Yichu did not return to her own courtyard, but instead "secretly" followed Nan Qianyue.

As she walked to the garden corridor, Nan Qianyue stopped and turned to look at her younger brother, who was hiding behind the rockery and peeking out from under a corner of his clothes.

"It wasn't hidden properly, the clothes are showing. Just move it a little to the left and it will be fine."

Nan Yichu, standing behind the artificial hill, was a little confused. Who was she talking to?

Could they have found him?

Although he was puzzled, he inexplicably moved a little to the left.

Nan Qianyue looked at her silly younger brother, smacked her lips, shook her head, and then turned around and continued walking into her own courtyard.

"Young master, the young lady has left." Nan Yichu's page couldn't help but remind him, even though his young master wasn't as good at hiding as he was.

Look how clever he is! He just slipped into the cave and the young lady didn't even notice him.

Nan Yichu peeked out and saw that the corridor was indeed empty.

His face immediately darkened, and he growled at the page, "How can you be so slow to react? You only say so after the person has disappeared."

Pageboy: ...Even if someone's reaction is slow, it's still faster than yours, okay?

"Young master, shall we continue following them?"

Nan Yichu frowned and thought for a moment, her gaze becoming more and more determined. "Fine, I want to see what books she reads on a regular basis, that she has acquired so much wisdom in such a short time."

He didn't believe that he could have books to read during his time away from home during the Southern Expedition; he could only ask his father for books to read after returning to the Prime Minister's residence.

The books her father gave her must have contained great wisdom, otherwise how could she be so intelligent today?

Hmph, Father is indeed biased; he won't even show it to him.

After returning to Qingyun Courtyard, Nanqianyue took a stroll around before leaving again. At the same time, she assigned tasks to the old women and maids in the courtyard, leaving them no time to attend to anything else.

"Girl, what are we looking at here?"

Following Nanqianyue's gaze, Green Robe looked over and saw that it was the girl's courtyard. Why was the girl hiding behind a tree looking at her own courtyard?

"Shh." Nan Qianyue made a shushing gesture.

Green-clad obediently shut her mouth and looked towards the courtyard. She saw the young master and his page sneaking into the girl's courtyard and then slipping into her room.

The woman in green frowned and asked in a low voice, "Miss, what's wrong with the young master?"

Nanqianyue smiled meaningfully, "Let's go, let's catch the thief."

Inside the room, Nan Yichu whispered to the page, "Find all the books here, and be quick and don't make any noise."

The pageboy scoffed, "...Yes." This request is truly outrageous.

"Oh dear, I forgot to bring my handkerchief."

Suddenly, Nanqianyue's voice rang out from outside, and even the approaching footsteps could be heard.

Nan Yichu and her servant were in a panic and hurriedly looked for a place to hide, but they bumped into each other again.

"Over there!" Nan Yichu really wanted to hit the pageboy, but unfortunately she didn't have time right now.

Squeak—

The outer door opened, and Nan Qianyue led the woman in green into the room. She walked straight into the inner room, completely ignoring the brocade robe peeking out from the gap in the wardrobe.

"Where's my handkerchief? Oh, here it is!" Nan Qianyue said, looking for her handkerchief, but she sat leisurely on the soft couch.

"Why do I smell something rotten?" Nan Qianyue glanced at the wardrobe, a mischievous smile playing on her lips.

The woman in green stood beside the soft couch, knowing that the young master was hiding in the wardrobe. She dared not make any sarcastic remarks about her master, so she could only stand there silently.

"Oh dear, could it be a thief? And a thief who smells terrible at all." Nan Qianyue picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip. Anyone with a brain could hear the teasing in her tone.

Upon hearing her words, Nan Yichu, who was inside the wardrobe, immediately raised her sleeve and sniffed it repeatedly.

Doesn't it smell?

These clothes were just changed, and the nanny used incense to cleanse them. How could they smell bad?

Nan Yichu raised her eyes, her suspicious gaze falling on the pageboy.

Pageboy: "..." Hasn't the young master realized he's been exposed?

"Green clothes, I want to go out for a walk. Help me pick out some comfortable clothes."

Hearing this, Nan Yichu could no longer hold back. It was too torturous. So what if she knew he had sneaked in?

He is the eldest son of the Prime Minister's family, the only heir. What can she do to him?

Thinking of this, Nan Yichu pushed open the wardrobe door and saw Nan Qianyue leaning lazily on the soft couch, with Green Clothes standing next to her without moving.

Nan Yichu finally realized he had been tricked. He angrily pointed at Nan Qianyue and strode up to her, demanding, "You dare to trick me?"

Seeing the finger pointing at her nose, Nan Qianyue's face immediately turned cold. "Put your hand down."

Nan Yichu raised her chin. "So what if I don't let go?"

Nan Qianyue gave a cold laugh, then slowly stood up and said, "You asked for this."

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