Chapter 64
Shen Rang had just returned from the palace when he saw a familiar person.
It was Jing Er, whom he had sent out earlier to investigate Xikou Village, but who had remained silent ever since.
"Any news?"
Jing Er cupped his hands in greeting: "I have already found out that the daughter of the Chen couple is actually the biological daughter of the Minister of Revenue, Yun. She was lost at birth for some unknown reason and was recently found by the Yun family."
"By the way, the Chen family private school produced a top scholar this year. As soon as the news spread, many people wanted to study at the Chen family private school. The Chen family has been very busy lately. As for that top scholar... he arrived in the capital today and is staying at the Chengfeng Inn."
He followed Duan Huaichuan all the way back.
Shen Rang's eyebrows twitched: "Duan Huaichuan has gone to the capital?"
“Yes,” Jing Er said, “After Duan Jieyuan arrived in the capital, he went to the Yun family, apparently to deliver something. However, he was stopped outside by the Yun family’s guards. The guards were very disrespectful to Duan Jieyuan, but Duan Jieyuan remained calm and composed. Even when his bundle was thrown on the ground, he didn’t make a scene.”
Shen Rang was not surprised by this.
Those who have reached this level of knowledge are generally not arrogant.
Compared to this person's character, Shen Rang was more concerned about something else.
What did he give as a gift?
"These clothes were made by Madam Chen herself."
He was on the roof when the Chen couple came to see him off.
Shen Rang nodded: "Go down."
"yes."
After Jing Er stepped down, Shen Rang's eyes flickered slightly.
He realized that Chen Xi's identity was indeed extraordinary; he never expected her to be the daughter of the Yun family.
However, after the Yun family finally found their daughter, why did they cover it up and end up sending her to the Marquis's mansion along with Yun Wan?
There are probably other hidden reasons behind this.
"Jing Er".
Jing Er, who had only taken a few steps outside, turned back upon hearing the sound and left again after receiving new orders.
Inside the room, Shen Rang lowered his eyes and fell into deep thought again.
Chen Xi... no, she should be called Yun Xi now. She and this Duan Jieyuan were old acquaintances, so logically, he should have told her this news.
But for some reason, whenever Shen Rang thought of that "Brother Huaichuan," he felt a wave of unease.
——
At that moment, Yunxi was racking her brains trying to figure out how to expose a flaw without getting herself implicated when Jixiang suddenly pushed the door open and came in: "Miss, Doukou sent word that the top scholar in this year's autumn imperial examination has come to the capital!"
Upon hearing this, Yunxi suddenly sat up straight.
Isn't the top scholar in this autumn imperial examination her brother Huaichuan?
"I heard that the top scholar in this year's autumn imperial examination is a young man in his early twenties. I wonder what he looks like. I really want to meet him!"
Yunxi could no longer hear Jixiang's words at this moment.
She glanced at the sky, her eyes darting around, and asked, "Jixiang, do you know where he lives?"
"Doukou said it was the Wind-Riding Inn."
Yunxi nodded: "I'm going out for a bit. You stay home and cover for me."
"Huh?" Jixiang was taken aback. "Miss, why are you suddenly going out?"
"Don't worry, nothing will happen in broad daylight," Yunxi said. "If they call me from the front, just tell them I went for a walk in the garden and I'll be right back!"
She needs to go see Duan Huaichuan.
“Alright, then you can go without worry,” Jixiang nodded, “I’ll take care of things here!”
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