When Lin's father was dating her, he did not know her true identity.

As a family of officials, the Lin family has always valued its reputation.

Lin's father had someone investigate Liu Jinyin's background and was determined to sever ties with her. He wrote her a letter of divorce on the grounds that she had not had children for three years. A month later, he married his new wife.

Lin Ruoyan's birth mother, due to Lin's father's favoritism towards his concubine over his wife, left the Lin family alone after giving birth to Lin Ruoyan, and her whereabouts remain unknown to this day.

Zhu Ying took a small sip of tea and continued.

"Rumor has it that Lin's father got into trouble because Lin's mother's identity was exposed."

"I see."

"After Lin Ruoyan grew up, did she go back to find her birth mother?"

"Of course there are, but since she has retired, we secretly arranged for the elders of Xuanyan Pavilion to teach her martial arts and protect her at all times."

"No wonder every time I look at Lin Ruoyan, I always feel the murderous intent that is inadvertently revealed in her eyes."

"Hehe, Lin Ruoyan looks delicate, but she is actually highly skilled in martial arts and has a deep mind. Even I was deceived by her."

Thinking of this, a strong sense of foreboding welled up in Zhuying's heart.

"No! I need to go back to Qingzhou tomorrow to see Granny Jiang!"

"Bamboo Shadow! Don't be impulsive! You're still seriously injured."

"But given Lin Ruoyan's ruthless and vicious nature, Granny Jiang is likely in danger. Let me go!"

“Her target is me, have you forgotten?” Gu Qianluo said in a deep voice.

When Zhu Ying met Gu Qianluo's determined gaze, her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally calmed down.

"So what should we do now?"

"Now that we are both disciples of the Free and Unfettered Sect, let's complete our studies here and then return to the capital. Is that alright?"