"But now she's not only a prisoner, she's also betrayed us. Can we still use someone like that?"

Qin Kou'er gave a sly laugh. "It's precisely because she's faced death once that I dare to use her! Think about it, Lan Xiuyuan only sent her to poison Lan Jiayuan because he promised her something. But Lan Linxue's attitude is to execute her, and I believe Lan Xiuyuan definitely won't save her. At this point, she has no one to rely on, and she understands that she can't rely on anyone but us. Do you think someone like that wouldn't be on our side? So, I'm keeping her alive!"

Qin Kou'er was very satisfied with her decision.

"What's the point of keeping her around? Even if someone like Jiang Ming knew about her past, let alone Lan Xiuyuan, no one would dare to get close to her again!"

Qin Kou'er smiled confidently and playfully pointed outside, "Don't forget, we still have a chivalrous Third Master waiting for a beauty to appease him! As long as we use a few tricks, Zhao Ling'er will naturally end up in his arms. That way, we'll have our eyes and ears around him. You know, a woman's pillow talk is more powerful than anything else. This will make our future actions in the capital much easier!"

Seeing Qin Kou'er's calculated expression, Jun Yannuo couldn't help but chuckle softly, then gave her a thumbs up.

"It's such a waste of talent and a disgrace that Master Qin isn't going to become Prime Minister!"

"Hahaha!" Qin Kou'er was in a rare good mood and couldn't help but joke, "I also think I'm several times better than people like Lan Linxue!"

The two of them immediately burst into laughter.

Jun Yannuo felt that this was the only moment in the world when he felt truly happy.

Qin Kou'er was beside him, and the two of them laughed without any guard. What kind of intimacy in the world could be more heartwarming than this moment?

Qin Kou'er, however, seemed not to have noticed anything amiss and continued the previous conversation with a smile.

"However, we can't rush to rescue her. Hmph, Zhao Ling'er dared to do such a thing behind our backs, we have to teach her a lesson so that it will be more memorable! We'll make our move when she really can't take it anymore!"

"Okay! I understand!"

Qin Kou'er nodded. "But what has Mo Hun been up to these past few days?"

"We haven't been investigating Lan Linxue's movements all along!"

Qin Kou'er nodded, "So it was him personally handling it! Okay! We need to hurry!"

Seeing that Qin Kou'er was in a good mood today, Jun Yannuo smiled and said, "It's rare to be relaxed today, so why don't I accompany you for a walk? You haven't left since that Crown Prince from the capital arrived."

Qin Kou'er thought for a moment and realized that this was about all there was to it. She had made arrangements for everything. If any other issues arose, she would deal with them later. Otherwise, her current worries about her stomach were just speculation. She might as well take advantage of Lan Linxue's busy schedule to go out and check on her reopened branch offices.

"Okay! Let's go for a walk!"

Jun Yannuo chuckled, stood up, gestured for Qin Kou'er to enter, and then walked out with her.

When Qin Kou'er and Jun Yannuo went out, Lan Linxue was sitting at the table opposite Lan Jiayuan's bed, with her feet on a stool, earnestly speaking her heart.

"Third brother, I've already made myself clear! Think about it carefully. Lan Xiuyuan has only been here for a few days, and you've already been poisoned without even seeing him once? Do you think I'm that stupid? You could get poisoned under my supervision, isn't it obvious that someone is framing me!"

At this point, Lan Linxue changed her posture. "You're a smart person, you must understand the logic behind this, right! Lan Xiuyuan is using me to kill someone! He'll throw the blame on me, and in the end, we'll both be finished. That way, Lan Xiuyuan can kill us both without lifting a finger!"

Lan Jiayuan remained silent, his face pale, and paid no attention to Lan Linxue.

I swear I will not rest until I avenge the loss of my arm!

Although Lan Jiayuan had a bad temper, he was definitely not stupid. He knew that what Lan Linxue said made a lot of sense. If it weren't for the Fifth Brother's actions last night, he would have given him his head.

Having a clear understanding of the situation is one thing, but forming an alliance with Lan Linxue is another.

In Lan Jiayuan's eyes, if Lan Linxue was a jackal, then Lan Xiuyuan was a tiger and leopard; the two were birds of a feather.

He would absolutely not get too close to any of them until he was out of his current predicament.

Therefore, even if Lan Linxue exposes the truth now, he will absolutely not fall into his trap again.

Lan Linxue actually understood Lan Jiayuan's current state very well, and he didn't expect this dim-witted guy to really do anything to Lan Xiuyuan.

But there were some things he had to say. At the very least, he had to let Lan Jiayuan know that he had been ruthless but had only taken one of his arms, while Lan Xiuyuan wanted his life.

Just as Lan Linxue was feeling his throat dry from talking, Shuanghua stood outside the door and waved at him.

Lan Linxue saw this, but turned to Lan Jiayuan and said, "Think it over carefully. If you think the wrong thing, you're asking for trouble! I'll come back to you later!"

After saying that, Lan Linxue got off the table and walked out.

Lan Jiayuan watched Lan Linxue leave and spat fiercely at his retreating figure.

As soon as Lan Linxue came out, Shuanghua grabbed his arm and quickly led him outside.

"What's going on? Can't you see I'm explaining the facts and reasoning with Lan Jiayuan?"

Lan Linxue was a little unhappy. He had finally managed to be serious for once, and Shuanghua had ruined it.

Shuanghua glared at her and said in a low voice, "Do you want to know about your future wife?"

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