"Of course not!" Lan Linxue looked at Lan Linxue with a deep gaze, her smile carrying a hidden meaning: "Brother's words are all golden advice, and I have learned a great deal from them! On the matter of dealing with traitors and villains, I will always think the same way as you, brother!"

Lan Linxue and Lan Xiuyuan stared at each other, their gazes deep and unsettling. Then, they both burst into laughter in perfect unison.

In the midst of their laughter and conversation, it seemed as if Lan Jiayuan's fate was already sealed on his tombstone.

The officials below were naturally adept at reading people's expressions. Seeing that the two men were smiling, they quickly seized the opportunity to reignite the atmosphere in the meeting room, refusing to mention a single word related to the case again.

Taking advantage of the moment when Lan Xiuyuan was talking to someone, Lan Linxue whispered to Shuanghua behind her, "Keep a close eye on Lan Jiayuan! No one is allowed to approach without my order! Send more men in case Lan Xiuyuan tries to assassinate him!"

"yes!"

Shuanghua glanced at Lan Xiuyuan expressionlessly, but then straightened up without saying anything.

Amidst the clinking of glasses and the graceful dancing of beautiful women, the atmosphere at the event became even more glamorous and grand.

Although Lan Xiuyuan was watching the dance outside, his eyes were constantly fixed on Lan Linxue.

Tonight, there will be open and covert attacks between Lan Linxue and him, and it's unlikely that either of them will back down first.

Just then, a trusted aide approached him and whispered something in his ear. Lan Xiuyuan nodded. Then he stood up and said to Lan Linxue with a smile, "Your Majesty, may I step out to relieve myself?"

Lan Linxue nodded lazily, looking at the song and dance performance in front of her with some boredom, seemingly not paying any attention at all.

But as soon as Lan Xiuyuan and his men left, Shuanghua followed closely behind.

Lan Linxue, however, seemed completely oblivious, his eyes fixed on the dancing beauties before him, lost in thought. What was Qin Kou'er, whom he hadn't seen all night, doing? Was she also thinking of him?

Qin Kou'er is embroidering.

At least in the eyes of the people Lan Linxue sent to watch over her, this Pavilion Master Qin Tian was embroidering properly with her back to the candlelight.

Qin Kou'er was very satisfied with this deception.

Knowing that Lan Linxue would definitely send someone to watch her, she had her subordinates disguise themselves as her and sit in the room embroidering while she was taking a bath and changing clothes. Meanwhile, she herself wore a black robe and secretly walked out of Lanting Garden through a secret passage behind the bathroom mirror.

Upon exiting the secret chamber, two men in black were already prepared. They bowed respectfully to Qin Kou'er but did not utter a single word.

Qin Kou'er moved swiftly, waving her hand and immediately using her lightness skill to lead her people towards the direction of the villa, disappearing into the shadows.

Hu Feifan can't sleep tonight.

He didn't know when Qin Kou'er would return, but he knew that Lan Xiuyuan had already entered the city. He knew that no matter what, he had to see Lan Xiuyuan before dawn tomorrow, otherwise some things would be delayed.

Just as he was tossing and turning in bed, thinking about Qin Kou'er and Lan Linxue, he suddenly heard very light footsteps coming from the roof.

This is the sound of night travelers.

Hu Feifan sat up abruptly, quietly went to the door, carefully opened it, and then slipped out unnoticed.

This was a very secluded corner. If he hadn't been following the night travelers, Hu Feifan would never have known that there was such a hidden secret room deep within the artificial hill.

Hu Feifan didn't dare to approach easily, and waited for a while before moving closer very quietly. Pressed against the shadows outside the window, Hu Feifan secretly peeked inside.

Inside, Qin Kou'er was interrogating a man who looked like a eunuch.

"Are you sure that ledger is on the Crown Prince?" Qin Kou'er's voice was icy cold, as if it came from hell, completely devoid of her usual gentleness and charm.

The eunuch appeared to have been tortured terribly; his face was bruised and swollen, covered in blood, and he was unrecognizable. "Yes! That account book was always kept close to the Crown Prince. He even kept it by his side when he bathed, and no one was allowed to touch it!" the eunuch said, his voice shrill and choked with sobs. "How did the Crown Prince obtain the account book?"

Qin Kou'er sat in the chair, coldly watching the person opposite her, while also paying attention to the commotion outside.

"Yes, I got it from the Third Prince!"

The eunuch seemed terrified of Qin Kou'er, kneeling timidly on the ground, "The Third Prince gave this to the Crown Prince to save his own life!"

Qin Kou'er thought for a moment, then asked, "Does anyone else know about this?"

The eunuch immediately shook his head. "No! Really, no! Only I know! The Crown Prince only allowed me to approach him when he changed clothes, so no one else could possibly know!"

Qin Kou'er nodded, not asking any further questions, and instead told her subordinates, "Lock him up!"

As he spoke, he seemed about to walk out.

Upon seeing this, Hu Feifan immediately withdrew from inside.

The account book was actually in the Crown Prince's hands! Hu Feifan felt his entire back instantly soaked in cold sweat.

Thinking about the possible consequences, he didn't even have time to think carefully. He immediately leaped up and used his lightness skill to run out of the courtyard.

Only after Hu Feifan had completely disappeared did Qin Kou'er slowly emerge from behind the artificial hill, giving a cold smile.

"Sect Leader! Shall we follow them now?"

Qin Kou'er waved her hand, "Tell Yan Nuo to keep Lan Xiuyuan occupied! We absolutely cannot let Hu Feifan meet with him!"

"yes!"

Qin Kou'er knew that Hu Feifan would immediately inform Lan Xiuyuan after receiving this news, but she couldn't give him that opportunity.

Otherwise, why would Hu Feifan be so flustered as to attempt to assassinate Lan Linxue?

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