You Xiaoniang was extremely worried and tried every possible way to get the person out of trouble, exhausting all her connections and experiencing a great deal of hardship in the process.

Yao Mengru didn't care much; it wasn't really her concern. More importantly, he couldn't offer her much help or serve as a support system, so she didn't want to bother with useless people.

She didn't want to see her mother looking so sad and anxious, so she simply stopped making excuses to go to her mother's room and let You Xiaoniang carry it.

She also secretly sent people to investigate and found out that her relatives were in trouble. The matter was not easy to resolve, and it seemed that it had even alarmed the Emperor, making it even more difficult to let it go. Who was so bold as to commit such a crime against the wind?

It was originally an investigation into an old case that involved many people. Those who are innocent will be released without charge if they are innocent, but those who are involved will have to accept punishment!

There's absolutely no need for her to get involved in this mess, or drag herself down with it. Otherwise, even dozens of mouths wouldn't be able to clear her name!

Her reputation is already damaged, and without her father's protection, she doesn't dare to act recklessly anymore!

You'd better behave yourself and wait for Dad to come back; someone will take care of everything then!

Meanwhile, at the Marquis of Anping's residence, Su Mingyue and Luo Xiaoniang gradually became more active, standing up straight and behaving with great poise.

The two were thick-skinned and unafraid of gossip. They figured Geng Yuepeng had already taken care of everything for them, so they had nothing to worry about.

They continued to do what they were doing as usual, unaffected.

Besides, the Marquis of Anping's residence didn't impose any restrictions on them, and things seemed no different from before, which gave them the illusion that everything was over.

As Su Mingyue watched the Xihe Courtyard become more and more beautiful and more and more things being added, all of which looked like rare treasures, she was extremely jealous.

That person is gone, what's the point of making it all nice? Who's it for?

Shouldn't the living enjoy life to the fullest?

Su Mingyue wasn't jealous of Su Nanxi for the first time. Ever since she was little, Geng Yuepeng had instilled in her the idea that whatever she wanted, no matter what it was, he would do everything in his power to get it for her, and all she had to do was grow up happily!

Therefore, she tricked Su Nanxi out of many good things, making Su Nanxi give them to her willingly and even coax her to be happy!

In Su Mingyue's eyes, Su Nanxi was the easiest to fool. To put it nicely, she was innocent; to put it bluntly, she was incredibly stupid!

So she never took Su Nanxi seriously, but she was good at pretending and never spoke ill of others in front of Su Nanxi!

"Shut up! Your godfather is too busy to deal with us right now. Even if those things are good, they're still unlucky. Why not fight for them? If we get caught, I really won't be able to save you!"

Luo Xiaoniang sternly told Su Mingyue that she knew her daughter's character very well!

Su Mingyue didn't care. "It's pointless to leave them there. Besides, with so many, they might not even be discovered!"

If that idiot were still here, she wouldn't need to sneak around at all. She could just pretend to be weak and pitiful and get it. How easy would that be!

Now, if I want it, I have to think it over and over again, and I have many concerns!

She didn't necessarily need it, she just couldn't stand that person being so arrogant!

Even though she's lost everything, how can she still receive so much love and affection?

She is a perfectly normal person, what's wrong with her? Why can't the people in the manor pamper her a little more?

I just can't stand seeing that person do well!

We'll disturb that person's peace!

Su Mingyue was impatient, but she knew that Luo Xiaoniang was doing it for her own good, so she held back and promised not to cause trouble.

She really couldn't get in touch with her godfather again, for some reason, but now everything is moving in a positive direction, which must be because her godfather is secretly helping her!

Even if the godfather doesn't show up, he has a lot of subordinates, so why not just assign those people to do the work?

With the thought of having a powerful backer, one feels confident and courageous, and doesn't take many things too seriously.

At night, he and his maidservant sneaked out of Xihe Courtyard.

The maid was terrified and trembling violently. She tried to persuade Su Mingyue to go back, but Su Mingyue simply pinched her arm and made her stand guard.

There was no one guarding Xihe Courtyard at night, and there were no security measures in place, so Su Mingyue entered smoothly.

She knew Xihe Courtyard very well, and had even fantasized that it was her own courtyard. No one knew better than her which way was the easiest to enter.

It was pitch black inside, and there was no sign of life; clearly, no one lived there.

Others might be afraid, but Su Mingyue wasn't. She could walk to where she wanted to go even in the dark.

This is a place she really wanted to live in, not only because of its nice environment, but also because it's a symbol of status!

Once inside, she dared to light the lantern, and after looking around, she was incredibly excited. It was so much prettier than before!

And there are indeed quite a few treasures inside!

This is a genuine treasure!

Her father still favored his legitimate children!

If only this were her home!

I'd be laughing in my sleep!

Her status rose instantly, and she no longer needed to go through so much trouble to marry a proper wife!

She was the third child in her family, with an older sister who was born out of wedlock. However, the older sister was lucky; she was raised under the care of the matriarch and had a much higher status than her!

Losing your mother isn't all bad!

If they can be raised under the legal mother's name, it will be much easier to arrange a marriage in the future!

Su Mingyue could deceive Su Nanxi, but she couldn't deceive Su Hanqiu. Su Hanqiu had been more composed and low-key since childhood, perhaps because she had her mother at a young age, and she was more mature than her sisters.

Therefore, besides disliking Su Nanxi, Su Mingyue's second biggest dislike was Su Hanqiu. She always felt that Su Hanqiu was pretentious, always had a straight face, and acted as if she knew everything!

He just loves to pretend!

Fortunately, Su Hanqiu is a cold and aloof person who doesn't like to meddle in other people's business or cause her trouble, so she can't be bothered with people who have no presence.

If the first two don't amount to anything, then it's her turn, isn't it?

Su Mingyue believed that she was the most outstanding one in the manor, lacking nothing and with a powerful backer behind her!

Thinking this way, he felt even more pleased with himself and wished he could stay at Xiheyuan!

"Is this house beautiful?"

Su Mingyue blurted out, "Beautiful!"

So beautiful!

She didn't want to leave!

One second I was happy, the next second I realized what was happening and my expression changed.

Did someone just ask her that?

Terrified, she quickly lit the lantern to look around, hoping she was just hallucinating or having hysteria!

In the dead of night, anything that appears here is not human!

She knew that voice all too well!

It was none other than the former owner of this house!

But the owner of this house is long gone!

Why did you suddenly appear here? Weren't you trying to scare her to death?

Before coming, Su Mingyue had made preparations, carrying many amulets to ward off evil spirits, which is why she was fearless!

But why are these expensive protective charms no longer working?

She could see it clearly; there was definitely a figure in the room!

She was very familiar with that figure!

"Are you a human or a ghost? Stop playing tricks on me at night!"

Su Mingyue gritted her teeth and mustered her courage to ask.