Liu Cheng's eyes narrowed slightly as he watched Jun Lan's tears well up. A pang of pain shot through his heart, and he asked with concern,
"Sect Master Junlan, why are you in tears?"
Upon hearing this, Junlan snapped out of her daze, wiped away her tears with her sleeve,
"Your story is so touching, even I, the sect leader, am moved."
How did your wife disappear? Where did she disappear to?
Upon hearing this, Liu Cheng's eyes turned cold, and a forced smile appeared on his lips.
"Hehe, it's all because of me. She was secretly framed by her sister-in-law and... and forced to leave."
When Liu Cheng thought of Lin Ruoyan, he was speechless for a moment, only then realizing how awkward her identity was.
Upon hearing this, Junlan's eyes flashed, and he said coldly,
"In that case, I believe that Young Master Liu should stop searching."
"Why?" Upon hearing this, a hint of fear appeared in Liu Cheng's eyes.
According to Young Master Liu, she left because her in-laws mistreated her.
If she's still alive, she must be hiding from you.
Even if you find her, she definitely won't want to go back with you.
"Is that what you think?" Liu Cheng's eyes darkened further.
"Yes. Young Master Liu, let bygones be bygones!"
Stop being so fixated on it. It's better for both of you.
Are these all good things? Liu Cheng frowned, speechless for a moment.
"You should rest well. I'll come see you again tomorrow." With that, Junlan picked up her medical kit and walked outside.
Seeing Junlan leave, Hanying rushed in from outside.
"Master! You're finally awake! Is there anything still bothering you?"
"I'm alright! I don't know why, but my heart always aches slightly."
Upon hearing this, Han Ying's eyes darkened, and she stepped forward to help Chen Jinheng to his feet.
"My lord, if you are feeling unwell, should I go and fetch the imperial physician?"
"No need. Sect Master Junlan's medical skills are superb; he has already helped me expel the poison."
"Go and find out more about Junlan for me!"
"Has Master discovered something?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Cheng placed the three medicine bottles that Gu Qianluo had given him, which he had brought from the Marquis's residence, on the table.
Then he put the three that Junlan had just given him together.
Seeing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Han Zhi's eyes. He picked up a medicine bottle of the same color in each hand to examine it.
"Master, what... what is going on? Could it be that Sect Master Junlan is the Second Madam?"
"I'm not sure. Go and inquire about his background from your fellow disciples. Go now!"
"Your subordinate obeys! Master, please get some rest."
"Uh-huh."
When Junlan returned to the Hundred Flowers Sect, he found that the main hall of the Hundred Flowers Sect was lit by candlelight.
A sense of doubt arose in her heart, and she slowly walked forward. As soon as she stepped through the gate, she heard Cuiyu's voice.
"Sect Leader Junlan! You're finally back! I've been waiting for you here for so long."
"Cuiyu, have you completed the task I assigned you?"
"Rest assured, Sect Master, all those sought by our clients have been found."
"That's good! It's so late, why aren't you back in your room to rest?"
"Sect Master Junlan, your subordinate has found the mastermind behind the deaths of Xiao Cui and Shui Yao!"
Who is it?
"The one who spread the rumors that you and I were having an affair was your younger sister, Gu Qianxue."
The one who led Shuiyao and Xiaocui to their doom was a guard from the Marquis's mansion sent by Zhang.
It was Lin Ruoyan who devised the plan to have "Shuiyao" take your place at the funeral.
"I see! Now that we've found the accomplices, I will never forgive them."
"What does the sect leader plan to do?"
Thinking of this, Gu Qianluo's eyes flashed with a fierce light, and a cold smile appeared on her lips.
How to do it? The answer is simple: nip it in the bud!
"Gu Qianxue likes to stir up trouble, so naturally this sect leader also has the ability to create waves!"
"As for Lin Ruoyan and Zhang Shi, it's time to teach them a lesson!"
Upon hearing this, Cuiyu felt a complex mix of emotions.
Three days later, General Chu Qiang had recovered his strength and, before leaving Xiaoyao Mountain, he made a special trip to visit Jun Lan.
"Thank you very much, Sect Master Junlan, for rescuing me a few days ago!"
If there is anything I can do to help you in the future, I will do my best to assist you!
The Crown Prince has urgently summoned them, and the general's men have already arrived at the foot of Xiaoyao Mountain.
I am fully recovered and must depart for the capital today, so I have come to take my leave!
"General Chu, you flatter me! I was merely fulfilling my duty!"
You are a meritorious general who protects the country. Without your efforts to quell the enemy at the front, where would our Great Yue Kingdom be at peace and prosperity?
"I need to go to the capital for some business in a few days. I'll visit you then and take the opportunity to check on your injury."
"Very well! Then I will await your arrival at the General's Mansion in the capital!"
"Cuiyu, escort the old general down the mountain!"
Watching Chu Qiang leave, Jun Lan's eyes were filled with countless thoughts.
The fact that Chu Qiang, a nearly invincible general who protected the country, fell into the hands of the enemy was already a strange matter.
Regardless of whether the Crown Prince will eliminate him, the people on Prince Qi's side must have wanted to bring him down long ago.
Only by returning Chu Qiang to the General's Mansion can the Xiaoyao Sect avoid getting caught up in this mess.
"General Chu, this is what my sect leader asked me to give you."
He said, "It contains what you need."
Chu Qiang frowned, a hint of doubt rising in his heart. He took the letter and said in a deep voice,
"In that case, please convey this to Sect Master Junlan. I will certainly read it carefully."
"General Chu, please take care! Your esteemed carriage is just ahead!"
As soon as he finished speaking, several men dressed in armor walked towards Chu Qiang.
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