The next day.

When Chen Siyuan woke up, she heard that Aunt Xu had gone mad.

Chen Siyuan smiled, washed up, and prepared to go out. Just as she was about to leave, she ran into Qiao Yuchen, who hadn't returned home all night.

Seeing the bloodstains on Qiao Yuchen's body, she was very worried, but she didn't show it on her face. After entering the room, she dismissed the maids and asked nervously.

"Are you injured?"

"It's someone else's blood." Lately, people in the capital have been quite busy. He had just finished something and was preparing to return when someone was sent to their death, so he was busy for a while longer.

Hearing this, Chen Siyuan felt relieved and looked at Qiao Yuchen, "How's the investigation going?"

Qiao Yuchen turned around and pulled the woman into his arms. "You're right."

boom--

Chen Siyuan felt that her brain wasn't working properly.

She never expected things to actually turn out the way she thought.

Could it be that the real Princess Qiya was created by Princess Honglian?

Thinking of this, Chen Siyuan shuddered all over.

Just what kind of person is Princess Honglian that she could even scheme against this?

If Princess Honglian's death was a scheme to escape unscathed, then how many more such schemes did Princess Honglian have?

This person is absolutely terrifying.

Qiao Yuchen comforted Chen Siyuan for a while, had breakfast with her, and then left quickly.

Just as Qiao Yuchen was about to ride away, he ran into General Qiao, who had just returned from outside. It is unknown what they said to each other, but soon the two went to General Qiao's study together.

They stayed there for a whole day.

Chen Siyuan, who was originally going out, stayed quietly in the North Garden after hearing the news that Qiao Yuchen brought back.

Doing nothing, just sitting quietly.

Chunlan and Chunping served by her side.

Aunt Jiang went in and out several times without saying a word, and each time she prepared food, she would bring it to the young mistress.

Sometimes it's lunch, sometimes it's freshly baked pastries, sometimes it's a new dish I've made. Please give your feedback, young mistress.

After a flurry of activity, it got dark. Chen Siyuan saw the busy Jiang Ma and smiled, "I'm fine."

These words reassured the three of them.

the next day.

Chen Siyuan has returned to normal.

After dinner, I went to the Wen family's house and chatted with my grandfather, talking about some interesting things.

Recently, everything has been going well for the Wen family. Now, the eldest cousin has started learning how to do business, and the aunt has stopped nagging as before, seemingly quite content with the status quo.

My second aunt's family continued their simple life as before. They didn't feel any unease because my eldest cousin started a business. Every day was normal, and they lived a very fulfilling life amidst their busy routines.

Things started to change with my third aunt.

I agreed to my third cousin's request; he was busy with the autumn scientific expedition.

Having no prior experience in this area, it seemed to have become a matter of utmost importance for the Wen family.

Chen Siyuan and her maternal grandfather went to her third cousin's yard for a distant look and studied very diligently.

"Grandpa, my third cousin seems to have changed."

"You little rascal!" Grandpa was proud.

As my health gradually improved, my children became less of a worry, and I saw my beloved granddaughter again, how could I not be happy?

Chen Siyuan originally planned to say a few words and then leave, but her grandfather asked her to stay for lunch.

As I was leaving, I ran into my third cousin standing at the door.

Chen Siyuan knew what had happened as soon as she saw her third cousin's expression.

Smiling, she approached him and said, "Third cousin, I just came to see you. You were studying, so I didn't want to disturb you."

"Cousin, can we talk?" Wenxuan seemed a little nervous, and her spirits weren't as cheerful as they usually were.

"What's wrong?"

Wenxuan felt a little embarrassed. When he used to secretly study, he felt that he was born to work hard in this area. Now that he was actually allowed to, he always felt flustered.

Seeing that her third cousin didn't speak, Chen Siyuan pulled him along to leave in the carriage.

After boarding the carriage, they arrived at the second floor of a teahouse.

Chen Siyuan and Wenxuan sat quietly by the window on the second floor, watching the crowds passing by below.

Wenxuan waited until the sun was setting before his expression improved considerably. "Cousin, thank you."

Chen Siyuan patted his shoulder, "Third cousin, don't put too much pressure on yourself." She had heard about the deaths of more than a hundred students and was shocked, but this shouldn't be a source of pressure for her third cousin. She thought it was probably due to nervousness.

"I know."

"There's something I need you to ask..." Wenxuan, who had been speaking fluently just moments before, suddenly began to stammer.

Chunlan and Chunping, who were standing nearby, watched with great curiosity.

What's wrong with the Third Young Master?

Finally, I got what I wanted. I should be thriving, but it's like I've become a completely different person.

"Third cousin, what do you say?"

Wenxuan glanced at Chen Siyuan, then quickly looked away, which made Chen Siyuan even more puzzled.

If you have something to say, just say it. If there's nothing to say, don't make that face.

In comparison, she still prefers her eldest cousin's directness and her second cousin's straightforwardness. Her coy and hesitant manner makes her look like a woman if you don't know her.

Chen Siyuan thought to herself, she also wanted to go and see Nanguan Street. Almost the whole day was over, and she still had so much to do...

Wenxuan seemed to sense Chen Siyuan's impatience and quickly asked, "Can you come to our house every day these next few days?"

"What's wrong?" Could it be that Grandpa is unwell and was intentionally hiding it from me?

Chen Siyuan immediately became nervous.

"I haven't been able to calm down these past few days. When I heard my cousin was back, I..." Wenxuan said, blushing.

Looking at it, Chen Siyuan suddenly wondered if her decision back then was a bad thing.

How can someone who stammers and blushes so easily be an official?

Soon, Chen Siyuan breathed a sigh of relief. That day was just to ease the atmosphere at home. Now that it's all in the past, how things turn out is up to fate.

"Okay." Chen Siyuan readily agreed, and soon got up to leave, explaining before she left, "I need to go and take a look at the shop."

"Alright, take care, cousin." Wenxuan stayed in the teahouse for a long time after Chen Siyuan left.

When Wenxuan was leaving, the shopkeeper called him to settle the bill. Upon hearing the price, it was clear that something was wrong.

Dahai had been Wenxuan's attendant since childhood. With his carefree nature, he asked the shopkeeper directly, "Why is there so much money? Are you ripping people off?"

“Young Master Wen, how could that be? Our shop is a legitimate business. When Madam Yi left, she thought the tea in our shop was good and took two packets with her.”

The sea was dumbfounded when it heard this.

It feels like Chen Siyuan tricked the Third Young Master.

Wenxuan was speechless after hearing this.

My third cousin's tendency to take advantage of others is still the same as when she was little.

Pay the bill and leave.

Dahai muttered from the side, "Why is Miss Biao still like this even though she's married?"

You don't understand.

"How can I not understand?" Da Hai scratched his hair a few times, watching the Third Young Master leave. He just felt that the Third Young Master had changed, but he didn't know why.

Could it be that the Third Young Master has been studying all day long and has made his brain dull?