Back then, Gu Yanran was abandoned in a dilapidated temple by Qi Che while she was pregnant and was in danger of death. If the Third Prince had not sent people to rescue her, she would have died long ago.

Now, she has finally climbed up the big tree of the Third Prince and become a saint respected by everyone. How can she tolerate someone intercepting her halfway?

"Go find out!" Gu Yanran narrowed her eyes and ordered, "Who is living in Langanju?"

After the maid left, Gu Yanran walked leisurely to the bronze mirror, looked at her beautiful but distorted face in the mirror, and her red lips slowly curled up into a sinister smile.

"No matter which bitch it is..." she whispered, "Don't even think about having an easy life."

…

Soon, the maid brought back the news she had heard.

"Reporting to the Saint, it is said that the person in Langanju rarely shows up. Even in public, he always wears a veil and has never stepped out of the courtyard door."

The maid knelt on the ground and reported carefully.

"The villa is heavily guarded, and even the food vendors have to go through three rounds of inspection. Lord Yun also specially arranged for the chef from Zhiweixuan to come to cook every day, and the clothes and jewelry are all made of the finest materials custom-made from Jinxiufang..."

“Bang!”

Before the maid could finish her words, Gu Yanran broke the comb in her hand.

The sharp broken edge left a bloody mark on her palm, but she seemed unaware of it.

Her distorted face was reflected in the bronze mirror beside her, and the jealousy in her eyes almost burst out.

"What a beautiful woman in a golden house!"

Gu Yanran gritted her teeth.

She was now almost 100% certain that this must be the Third Prince's new love.

You know, the owner of Zhiweixuan is a big shot in the capital. Before, she was weak and wanted to eat Beijing cuisine, so she sent someone to invite the chef to come and cook, but the other party ignored her at all.

She even went to ask Chu Hong for help, but he just said "Don't be willful" and sent her away.

Thinking of this, Gu Yanran suddenly stood up, reached out and swept the rouge and powder on the dressing table to the ground.

"Prepare the sedan chair!"

"This Saint Lady wants to see what kind of fairy descended to the earth to make them go through so much trouble!"

"Think twice, Saint!" The maid hurriedly advised, "The villa is heavily guarded. If you go there rashly..."

Gu Yanran sneered and took out a gilded token from the depths of her dressing table - it was a pass granted by the Third Prince himself.

"Don't worry, this Saint has a way."

She gently stroked the pattern on the token, a hint of viciousness flashed in her eyes. Then she ordered:

"Go prepare a set of clothes from Jinxiufang, and some fine rouge. Since we are going to meet, we must dress up nicely."

An hour later, a white jade sedan stopped at the side door of Langanju. The curtain of the sedan was lifted, and a woman in gorgeous clothes and wearing a hat came down slowly. She had a graceful figure and her every move was full of charm.

——It was Gu Yanran in disguise.

"Miss, please stay. This is a private residence and you are not allowed to enter without permission!" The guard guarding the gate immediately stepped forward and stopped Gu Yanran.

"You are blind! Can't you see that the Saint is visiting? Get out of here quickly!"

As soon as the guard finished speaking, a maid behind Gu Yanran stepped forward and scolded the two of them.

The guards were stunned by the scolding, exchanged glances with each other, but still stood at the door and refused to back down.

"Saint, please forgive me. Young Master Yun has ordered that no one is allowed to enter without his warrant..."

"What about this?"

Gu Yanran curled her red lips slightly, and with her slender jade fingers she took out a gilded token from her sleeve and waved it in front of the two of them.

"This is what the Third Prince personally bestowed upon me. Seeing this order is like seeing the Third Prince himself."

"Now, can we come in?"

Her voice was gentle, but it carried an irresistible pressure.

The guard saw the token in her hand, his face changed, and he knelt on one knee: "Saint, please!"

When Gu Yanran and her group entered the mansion, the leading guard immediately winked at his companion, who understood and turned around and ran out quickly. We have to hurry and inform Master Yun.

…

On this side, Gu Yanran and her attendants were walking in the inner courtyard with a swagger.

Passing through the winding corridors, she looked at the villa calmly.

The courtyard is deep, with precious flowers and trees dotted among the rockery and flowing water, and every brick and tile exudes low-key luxury. The sound of gurgling water can be heard in the distance, accompanied by the chirping of birds and insects, giving it a sense of paradise.

After turning through a moon-shaped door, the view in front of you suddenly opens up.

Beside a lotus pond with rippling green waves stands an exquisite courtyard, with tiles made of glazed tiles and bricks made of white jade. It is extremely luxurious, yet solemn.

The group soon arrived at Chu Qingluan's main courtyard. After the maid explained their purpose, Xiao Tao quickly stepped into the room and passed the message on.

"Your Highness, the Saint of the White Lotus Sect requests to see you."

Chu Qingluan paused while reading and asked in confusion, "Saintess?"

"Yes." Xiao Tao explained: "The White Lotus Sect is the most famous sect in Youzhou City. It is quite prestigious. The Saint is deeply loved by the people. Everyone respectfully calls her the 'Living Bodhisattva'."

"oh?"

Chu Qingluan was quite puzzled. "I have only been here for a few days and have never interacted with the people of the White Lotus Sect. In your opinion, why did this saint come here?"

She was testing Xiaotao.

As one of Chu Hong's most trusted secret guards, Xiao Tao must be well aware of the forces in this city.

She had a hunch that this saint lady had ill intentions, and if she could get some useful information from Xiao Tao in advance, it would be easier to deal with her later.

Xiao Tao herself actually didn't know why the saint suddenly came here. Although she was Chu Hong's secret guard, she was inexperienced and didn't know that sometimes women's brainless behavior might just come from jealousy.

Xiao Tao also shook her head in confusion: "I don't know either."

Chu Qingluan's lips curled slightly, and a hint of interest flashed in her eyes.

"Since you are the confidant of the Third Imperial Brother, then let's meet him."

Since I have nothing to do, I might as well find out more about the White Lotus Sect.

Xiaotao took the order and left.

After a while, the bead curtain rustled slightly, and a faint fragrance wafted in with the wind.

Gu Yanran's voice arrived before she did.

"I've heard of your name for a long time, and I'm glad to see you today..."

Suddenly, the charming voice stopped abruptly——