Chapter 26: Death and Peace

The morning light begins to appear on the horizon, and a touch of light blue gently brushes across the night.

Chen He had quietly stood up, and the room was silent.

Not sleeping all night didn't leave any trace of tiredness in her eyes. Instead, there was a strange light flashing in her eyes, clear and fiery.

She whispered an order and called over her personal maid Guyu.

"Guyu, prepare the car, we'll leave immediately." There was a firmness in his voice that left no room for negotiation.

Guyu was surprised when she heard this: "Miss, it's still early. Where are we going?"

"Yunshan Academy." Chen He's answer was brief and powerful, and every word seemed carefully crafted, revealing her inner determination.

The master and servant quickly got ready, and when they arrived at the gate of the mansion, they unexpectedly bumped into Shen's father who was also getting ready to go to the court.

Father Shen's eyes fell on his daughter's smart and tight outfit, which was obviously for her upcoming long journey, and his brows involuntarily frowned slightly.

"He'er, where are you going so early?" Father Shen's words were filled with confusion and concern.

Chen He gently raised her eyelids, her voice clear and frank: "Father, your daughter wants to pay a visit to Mr. Yan."

"Mr. Yan?" Father Shen's expression suddenly changed.

His eyes were filled with shock and worry, as well as a hint of indescribable panic and pain.

His lips parted slightly, and his Adam's apple rolled up and down with difficulty, as if he had a thousand words to say but was hesitant, trying to weave some words of persuasion.

However, when those words were about to spill out of his lips, he caught a glimpse of the determination flashing in his daughter's eyes.

An indescribable helplessness surged in Father Shen’s heart, and in the end, those words of dissuasion only turned into a long sigh.

"Since you have made up your mind, then go ahead. Be careful on the road..." He waved his hand slowly, his eyes fixed on his daughter with a complex and deep look, which contained both reluctance and a faint worry about the future.

Chen He sat in the speeding carriage, his eyes closed and his fingers curled up unconsciously.

Her father's reaction further confirmed her suspicions.

Something must have happened to Mr. Yan!

Moreover, it was something her father knew but didn't want her to know!

What is it exactly?

The carriage stopped in front of Yunshan Academy.

Looking up, the four characters "Yunshan Academy" are simple and vigorous, hanging on the plaque, exuding an inviolable solemnity and tranquility.

Chen He let out a light breath to calm the waves in her heart, then gracefully lifted the hem of her skirt and stepped out of the carriage.

She took Guyu with her and walked straight in, just like she had done countless times in her previous lives.

The steps are steady and the destination is clear - the gentleman's study.

However, it wasn't long before she became acutely aware of the abnormalities around her.

The surroundings were unusually quiet, so quiet that it made people feel chilled.

At this time in the past, the academy should have been filled with the sound of reading, or servants busy cleaning and sweeping the place.

And today, it all seems to have been paused...

Occasionally, a few students or servants would pass by in a hurry, and when their eyes met her, they all had a look as if they had seen a ghost!

First he was stunned, then terrified, and then he quickly lowered his head, quickened his pace, and wanted to escape.

The faint whispers, like the buzzing of mosquitoes in the distance, drifted into my ears intermittently.

"Isn't that Miss Shen?"

"Oh my god! Why is she haunting me again?!"

"Go! Go! Don't let her see us!"

"It's such bad luck!"

The doubts in Chen He's heart surged like a tide, and her beautiful brows were tightly locked together.

What do these people mean?

When did she become the monster that everyone feared?

However, at this moment, she had no intention of delving into these sudden anomalies.

The most urgent thing is to find the gentleman and get to the bottom of everything!

At this moment, a sharp-eyed academy manager saw Chen He from afar, his face instantly turned as pale as paper, and he was so scared that he turned around and crawled, and fled to the inner courtyard.

"Oh no! Oh no! That guy is here again!"

Chen He didn't care about the steward's misconduct and continued walking towards the "Qingjin Cottage" where he remembered his master often stayed.

That place was once her safest harbor.

After walking a few steps, at the intersection leading to Qingjin Cottage, a middle-aged scholar who looked a little thin, with an sullen and tired look on his face, hurriedly stopped her.

It was Yan Qingyu, Mr. Yan’s sworn brother. He was a few years older than Yan Qingxiu, but was far inferior to Mr. Yan in both his interpersonal skills and knowledge.

At this moment, Yan Qingyu looked at Chen He, his eyes full of vigilance, impatience, and a deep boredom and disgust.

"Miss Shen." His voice was cold as ice. Rage seethed in his chest, yet he tried his best to control himself. Every word seemed to be squeezed out from between clenched teeth. "Why are you here again?"

"The academy is not a place you can tread casually! Leave now!"

She frowned slightly, suppressing her confusion and faint uneasiness, and spoke calmly, "Master Yan, I have a clear purpose for this trip. I came here to look for Mr. Yan."

After she finished speaking, her eyes were clear as she waited for the other party's response, her demeanor showing her dignity.

"Looking for Mr.?" Yan Qingyu seemed to have heard the biggest joke of the century. His eyes suddenly widened and he stared at Chen He.

He looked her up and down, his eyes full of absurdity, shock, and a kind of pity and impatience for looking at a madman.

After the shock, deeper anger and an indescribable sadness surged in my heart.

"Chen He! Are you crazy?!" Yan Qingyu's voice suddenly rose, his fingers trembling with anger as he pointed at her with incredible pain and rage.

"If you continue to be so stubborn, you'll be bringing shame to Qingdi! You don't look like someone Qingdi personally taught you anymore! You're nothing more than a shrew!"

Yan Qingyu seemed to want to say something, but looking at Chen He's face, which was no different from before, or even calmer, the rest of the words got stuck in his throat and turned into even more intense anger.

Chen He always felt that something was wrong. At this time in his previous life, Yan Qingyu did not break up with him. It was only later that he discovered that he was actually Xiao Jingren's secret agent. He framed Mr. Yan for Yunshan Academy, and the two of them finally fell out.

Why are you attacking yourself at this time?

"Master Yan, you're the one who's crazy! I'm Mr. Yan's disciple! Why can't I come here? Or, what did you do to Mr. Yan?"

Combined with his father's condition, Shen He's uneasiness became more and more intense!

"If you really think you are Qingdi's disciple, you should let him die with peace of mind! Are you truly doing this for him? Because of you, his reputation will be ruined sooner or later after his death!"

"I think you are really crazy!"

Shen He was completely stunned.

Like being struck by lightning!

"Die with peace of mind!"

"Posthumous fame!"

What does this mean?

His father's strange expression, the fearful avoidance of everyone in the academy, Yan Qingyu's intense reaction and angry accusations!

Did something really happen to the gentleman???

A terrible guess that made her feel cold all over and she almost dared not think about it deeply exploded in her heart!