"The Yunxiang clan possesses the ability to understand the heavens and the earth, and can predict the past and present. In particular, the clan's holy maiden holds an extremely high position."
"The union of the two can be described as a powerful alliance, but unfortunately, their final outcome was to go their separate ways."
"The last order given by our ancestor before he disappeared was that the Ning family should return to the mountains and forests forever and never appear in front of the world again."
"The Yunxiang clan remained in the world and gradually formed the present-day Yunxiang City."
"When Yun Xiang was alive, she was someone that people from all walks of life flocked to, wanting to get to know. After Yun Xiang passed away, she also issued an order that people of Yun Xiang, except for the Holy Maiden, were not allowed to leave the city unless absolutely necessary!"
"Besides this command known to all, there is a heavenly secret, which only the Holy Maidens of generations know."
At this point, Ning Wenyi paused for a moment: "That's all I know."
"I haven't had any contact with the Ning family or Yunxiang City for many years, so I don't know much about their situation."
Ning Yao nodded thoughtfully. It seemed that there were indeed many things she would need to do to make a trip to Yunxiang City to figure them out.
At the very least, the only clues about the restrictions in Yunxiang City and the location of the Ning family are in Yunxiang City.
"Father! I want to go to Yunxiang City!"
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Several days have passed since the day Chen Sheng was captured alive.
These past few days, Ning Yao has been running between the fields, her home, and the city, keeping herself extremely busy.
The addition of a dozen or so servants had made the manor run much faster, but it was still not enough.
Every morning, Ning Yao would make a routine trip to the training ground.
She noticed that Ning Yiyi was making rapid progress, showing a change every day.
The little guy's face was tense and serious as he listened intently to Xiao Yuanhuai's instructions.
Ning Yao was worried that he wasn't getting enough nutrition, so she secretly started supplementing his diet.
The Spirit Medicine Pavilion has many spiritual medicines suitable for beginners in martial arts.
That morning, Ning Yao left the training ground as usual.
A servant came to report: "Third Miss, there is a woman outside the door who claims to have been sent by Young Master Lin of Nanjiang County. She also has a letter for you in her hand."
"Young Master Lin? Lin Qingyu?"
He took the envelope, which was addressed to Ning Yao in large characters.
After opening the letter and quickly glancing at its contents, Ning Yao instructed the servant, "Bring her in and take her to my courtyard!"
"yes!"
Ning Yao unfolded the letter again, clicking her tongue in amazement: "Two Chen Xuanrongs? Interesting!"
"It seems that this so-called legitimate daughter of the Chen family is nothing special. She was actually outmaneuvered by a concubine's daughter and ended up in such a state!"
Before long, a servant led the woman into the Qin Pavilion.
The woman entered and bowed to Ning Yao: "My daughter, Ling Yue Chen Xuanrong, greets you, young lady!"
The woman arrived travel-worn, dressed in coarse cloth, yet her refined and elegant demeanor was undeniable.
Neither his words nor his actions were flawless.
Thinking back to Chen Xuanrong, whom I met in the city a few days ago, the difference between the two is immediately apparent.
The woman before me, though down on her luck, still lived up to the reputation of being the legitimate daughter of a noble family!
Especially that face, it's exactly the same as that person from a couple of days ago!
However, the woman next to Jiang Shilin had an extra mole at the corner of her eye, while the woman in front of him was missing one.
"Are you Chen Xuanrong?" Ning Yao asked.
The woman looked up and stared directly at Ning Yao, her eyes showing no fear, but rather a clear and open expression. She didn't speak, but simply nodded.
Ning Yao propped her head up with one hand: "Then do you know me?"
The woman shook her head, indicating that she did not recognize him.
Ning Yao then remembered that Lin Qingyu had mentioned in his letter that this woman had injured her throat and could not speak.
"Bring me paper and pen."
The servants quickly offered paper and pen.
Ning Yao pointed to the paper and pen on the table and said, "If you can't speak, then write it down."
"That's strange. I also know someone named Chen Xuanrong who looks exactly like you. Is it really just a coincidence?"
Upon hearing this, the woman's eyes trembled, and her body visibly stiffened.
She paused for only a few seconds, then stepped forward and wrote on the paper: "My daughter is Lingyue Chen Xuanrong. If I am not mistaken, the one you saw is my half-sister Chen Jingrong. My half-sister does look very much like my daughter."
The woman's handwriting was elegant and vigorous, subtly revealing the style of a master.
Without years of practice and a habit of writing, one certainly couldn't have developed such beautiful handwriting!
Ning Yao glanced at the words on the paper and continued to ask, "You say you are Chen Xuanrong, but what proof do you have? After all, the person I know, everyone around her calls her Xuanrong."
"She also has a fiancé who seems to be very protective of her."
The woman paused, as if remembering something, a hint of longing in her eyes, but a bitter smile appeared on her lips.
"You mean Ling Yue Jiang Shi Lin, right? He is my fiancé. Brother Lin is a very good person, but he is a bit silly. My half-sister wants to replace me, so she will definitely imitate me in every way."
"Brother Lin must have had a lot of hard work taking care of Grandmother and Shi Yan along the way, so it's normal that he couldn't concentrate on distinguishing me from my half-sister."
After reading it, Ning Yao chuckled and said, "You seem quite open-minded. Sit down and let's talk."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xuanrong put down her pen, slightly curtsied to Ning Yao, and then sat down.
"Putting everything else aside, your rules are much more thorough than that person's."
Chen Xuanrong thought for a moment, then picked up her pen and wrote: "According to the Chen family's ancestral precepts, children born out of wedlock are only one grade above servants and only need to learn simple etiquette and rules. Only children born out of wedlock will receive meticulous upbringing from a young age."
"She is naturally incomparable to me."
Chen Xuanrong's words do not make her seem arrogant or disdainful.
On the contrary, it is stating a fact in a frank and straightforward manner, so it does not make people feel disgusted.
"Hearing you say that, it's a bit of a pity for your brother Lin. He was kept in the dark by a lowly concubine's daughter, and even your two families were tricked by a little concubine's daughter."
Chen Xuanrong wrote: "The Jiang and Chen families were indeed negligent for a moment, allowing the half-sister to take advantage of the situation."
"Did the Jiang and Chen families know about your departure from Lingyue this time? I mean, do they know the truth?"
Chen Xuanrong was taken aback, then picked up her pen and wrote: "I don't know, I escaped."
Ning Yao nodded: "Lin Qingyu wrote to you asking for my help, so let me ask you, how do you want me to help you?"
Chen Xuanrong immediately wrote: "I want to cure my voice so I can expose my half-sister's lies! Please lend me a hand."
After handing the paper to Ning Yao, Chen Xuanrong immediately knelt down and kowtowed.
The meaning is simple and clear.
"Is your voice also the work of your half-sister?"
Chen Xuanrong nodded.
Ning Yao sighed and helped her up.
It must be said that this face has different effects depending on the temperament it is paired with.
It's beautiful, but it's not quite suitable for Chen Jingrong to use.
It's only pleasing to the eye when the actual user uses it.
"Okay, I agree!"
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