Luo Lingzhang looked at the guards in front of him with cold eyes and said in a low and serious voice, "You must firmly guard the General's Mansion and not slack off in the slightest! If the young lady insists on forcing her way in, don't worry about her identity and stop her directly. Don't show any mercy!"

Upon hearing this, the guards immediately responded in unison: "Yes, sir!" Their voices were uniform, revealing firmness and courage.

These guards were carefully selected from the military, each possessing unique skills and superb martial arts. Moreover, they never compromised on the orders given by their superiors and resolutely carried them out to the end.

Seeing this, Luo Lingyue's face darkened to a gloomy hue, as if ink could drip from it. Linglong, standing beside her, anxiously advised, "Miss, just follow the Third Young Master's instructions! After a few days, when his anger subsides, he'll naturally let you go!"

Luo Lingyue stood where she was, her eyes wide open, and roared at the receding figure of Luo Lingzhang at the top of her lungs: "If you have the guts, keep me locked up until the day I get married! Let's see who will become the laughing stock of the entire capital city then!" Her voice was sharp and piercing, as if it could penetrate the wall.

Hearing this, Luo Lingzhang paused abruptly, but he didn't turn around. A moment later, he spoke in a calm, even voice, "You don't have to wait that long. The Prime Minister's daughter's coming-of-age ceremony will be in two days. You can go out for a walk then, and get some fresh air."

Luo Lingyue was startled at first, then suddenly realized how she had forgotten such an important thing! She had to leave the mansion tonight no matter what. After all, there were too many people during the day, making it inconvenient to move around. But how could a mere general's mansion hold her back? She just had to wait until nightfall, hehe...

Luo Lingyue returned to Wanyuewu. She sat quietly in the small courtyard, gazing blankly into the distance, feeling incredibly bored and annoyed. The two maids followed her closely like shadows. Even when she went to the restroom, Liuli would constantly call out from outside, "Miss, are you still there?" This made Luo Lingyue extremely irritated.

Finally, Luo Lingyue, unable to bear it any longer, erupted. She responded angrily, "Where can I go if I'm not here?" Her voice was filled with helplessness and anger. However, Liuli seemed timid and trembling as she said, "Miss! Don't even think about leaving the mansion! Otherwise, the Third Young Master will mercilessly turn us into living figurines!"

Hearing this, Luo Lingyue was furious. She shouted angrily, "Shut up!"

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A Jacaranda tree stood quietly against the wall of the courtyard. Its lush branches swayed gently in the breeze, as if telling an untold story. Yet, Luo Lingyue, standing beneath the tree, had never noticed its presence.

She asked gloomily, "Who planted this tree?"

Linglong, standing by, quickly replied, "Miss, this is the prize the Third Young Master won in a poetry contest! Looking across the entire Dazhao Kingdom, only our mansion has such a rare plant!"

Liuli also echoed this, a smile on her face as she said, "Besides, I've also heard that this kind of tree from a foreign land is extremely difficult to keep alive. When you casually asked for one, the Third Young Master immediately read a ton of books and put in a lot of effort before finally keeping the tree alive! Actually, when you think about it, the Third Young Master is really good to you!"

Hearing this, Luo Lingyue narrowed her eyes slightly and raised her head to gaze at the jacaranda tree before her. Jacaranda trees typically bloom in late spring and early summer, when the tree is covered in a profusion of blossoms, resembling a shrouded blue mist. This creates a hazy, elegant, dreamlike, and breathtakingly beautiful scene. Especially under bright sunlight, the dazzling spectacle is as dazzling as a blue flame.

Luo Lingyue couldn't believe that she could actually witness such beautiful and moving jacarandas in this strange world, and she couldn't help feeling emotional.

Luo Lingyue suddenly blurted out, "This tree is absolutely gorgeous! Look at those thick, strong branches—perfect for hanging yourself!"

As soon as she said this, the two maids beside her turned pale with fear. Liuli couldn't stop crying and choked up, saying, "Miss! Please don't do anything stupid! If anything happens to you, the Third Young Master will definitely not let us go. Not only will he take the lives of our entire family and bury them with you, I'm afraid even our ancestral graves will be in danger! Wuuwuwu..."

Facing Liuli's sobbing, Luo Lingyue couldn't help but feel helpless and annoyed. She took a deep breath, leaped up, and flew lightly to the highest branch of the jacaranda tree.

Standing on the branch, the view became exceptionally broad, and the surrounding scenery was in full view. However, Linglong's anxious cry from below broke the tranquility: "Miss! Please come down quickly! It's too dangerous up there!"

Luo Lingyue frowned slightly and shouted angrily: "Shut up! Luo Lingzhang just said that I am not allowed to step out of the mansion, but he didn't say that I am not allowed to climb trees! If you are worried, you can just guard under the tree!" After that, she no longer paid attention to Linglong and leaned against the tree trunk.

A gentle breeze blew by, and from time to time, petals would fall on her shoulders. She could smell the faint fragrance mixed in the wind. Blue petals fell like snowflakes. These beautiful petals gently landed on Luo Lingyue's shoulders.

Luo Lingyue closed her eyes slightly, quietly enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the moment, feeling the breeze gently caressing her face, as if all her worries were temporarily put behind her.

Luo Lingyue closed her eyes slightly, gathering her strength for a moment before her thoughts drifted to Chu Caiwei. This matter could only succeed, not fail! Only by allowing Chu Caiwei to return to the Empress filled with resentment could she become a sharp blade in the hands of the King of Qin!

After a long moment of contemplation, Luo Lingyue slowly opened her eyes and stretched her arms, stretching them. At that moment, her gaze strayed towards the courtyard, separated only by a wall. Oh my! What on earth did she see?

I saw a man with his upper body bare, soaking in the pool leisurely. The mist was all around him, and his figure looked hazy and shadowy.

Luo Lingyue couldn't help but look away, embarrassed. She quickly averted her eyes, but the next moment, she was startled to notice the man in the pool had just raised his head and was looking directly at her. He had a handsome face, his features difficult to tell whether he was male or female. His eyes, as lively as a fawn's, held a faint smile as he gazed at her intently.

It was actually Xiao Jinghan! Luo Lingyue's heart trembled violently, and she was instantly confused. She lost her balance and fell into the hot spring where Xiao Jinghan was...

The moment she fell into the pool, she heard her two maids shouting, "Miss! Miss!"

Then he cried out: "Hurry up! The young lady has committed suicide by jumping off a tree!"