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Yan Shuqin pondered for a moment and shook her head: "I don't believe it. How could Lu Yundi have any relationship with the leader of the Nine Gates? The leader of the Nine Gates is a big shot around the emperor, and she is just a concubine of the Shangshu Mansion. The status of the two is very different, how could they be in collusion?"

Yan Canglan sighed, picked up the teacup on the table, and blew gently: "Maybe there is something hidden that we don't know. However, I must get to the bottom of this matter."

The two were silent for a moment, and Yan Shuqin suddenly looked up, with a hint of determination in her eyes: "Brother, I will help you investigate this matter."

Yan Canglan looked at his sister, a trace of relief flashed in his eyes: "Okay, with you by my side, I feel more at ease."

"I know!" Yan Canglan suddenly slapped his thigh, a bright light flashed in his eyes. He turned and looked at Yan Shuqin, a faint smile on his lips.

Yan Shuqin blinked and looked at her brother curiously, thinking to herself: What's wrong with my brother? Did he really guess something?

"Madam, she must have guessed that the commander of the Nine Gates would give face to our Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion, so she deliberately protected me to make us feel touched and remember her kindness. Only this can explain all the strangeness! Fortunately, I didn't fall for her trick!" Yan Canglan stood up excitedly.

Yan Shuqin's eyes flashed with realization, and she nodded and said, "So that's how it is. Then, brother, what do you think is the reason why Madam's elder sister Lu Wanqing was originally going to marry into our mansion, but now she is not only unwilling to marry into our mansion, but is instead sponsoring the poor scholar in Xiaoxiang Pavilion to take the imperial examination?"

Yan Canglan sighed and said, "I really can't guess this. It's just... I always feel that there is something hidden behind this matter."

Yan Shuqin looked at her brother worriedly and said, "Brother, are we overthinking it? Maybe Lu Wanqing just wanted to help that poor scholar, and Madam asked that scholar to be her teacher just to give him a better future."

Yan Canglan shook his head and said, "The truth of the matter is definitely not as simple as we think."

Yan Shuqin was silent for a moment, and suddenly asked: "Brother, do you think Lu Wanqing has some misunderstanding about our Zhongyong Marquis Mansion?"

Yan Canglan's eyes flashed with doubt, and he scratched his chin with his right hand and said, "Misunderstanding? This is possible. Is it because father hasn't come back yet? But why doesn't Madam mind? Could it be that she was forced by her family?"

"It's not impossible." Yan Shuqin also held her chin with both hands and began to think.

Yan Canglan frowned and said with a worried look: "Madam is indeed extraordinary. We must not take it lightly."

Yan Shuqin nodded slightly, a sly light flashed in her eyes, and said: "Brother, I have an idea. Tomorrow is the day when Lu Yundi returns home. Why don't we follow her and take the opportunity to find out her background. In this way, we can deal with her better."

Yan Canglan pondered for a moment, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes, and said: "Well, this is indeed a good idea. However, Lu Yundi is scheming, we have to be careful, so as not to let her realize our intentions. It would be best if we could trap her in the Shangshu Mansion and not let her come back to our Zhongyong Marquis Mansion!"

"Yeah, that's exactly what I meant!" Yan Shuqin nodded quickly to show her agreement.

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The sun was shining brightly outside the window. Inside the house, Lu Yundi, wife of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, was lying on the bed, still immersed in her dreams, unable to extricate herself. Beads of sweat gradually appeared on her forehead.

Her face was pale, her eyes were flashing with fear, and her hands were tightly grasping the bed sheets, as if she wanted to tear them apart.

In her dream, she saw her deceased mother being fished out of a well, her face pale, her clothes ragged, and her appearance extremely horrible. The leader of the Nine Gates held a sharp knife in his hand, viciously holding it against her neck, and threatened: "Lu Yundi, if you dare to offend me again, I will skin you alive!"

Lu Yundi was terrified. She wanted to struggle, but found that she could not move. She wanted to call for help, but could not make a sound. At this moment, the dream suddenly disappeared. She suddenly opened her eyes and woke up. Her heart was beating like a drum and her breathing was rapid.

She reached out and touched her neck, and found no scars, which made her feel relieved.

However, the all-too-real scenes in the dream were still vivid in her mind, making it difficult for her to calm down.

The first dream about Lu Yundi’s biological mother, Aunt Zheng, was like a ghost, leading her back to that distant memory.

Four years ago, Lu Yundi traveled here and became the concubine's daughter of the Shangshu Mansion.

His mother, Aunt Zheng, was a maid bought by Madam Lu. Because of her beauty and intelligence, she was favored by his father, Minister Lu, and became his concubine. Later, she gave birth to Lu Yundi and was promoted to a concubine. However, not long after Lu Yundi was born, Aunt Zheng jumped into a well for no reason and died.

Lu Yundi has always been suspicious about the cause of his mother's death, especially about Madam Lu. As the mistress of the Shangshu Mansion, she has a hand in all the affairs of the mansion. Is her mother's death related to her?

However, after four years of getting along and secretly observing, Lu Yundi gradually dispelled this doubt. Madam Lu was not a cruel person. Although she was strict, she treated everyone in the mansion fairly and impartially, regardless of whether they were legitimate or illegitimate.

He treated Lu Yundi like his own daughter and took great care of her.

"Madam, are you awake?" At this time, Hongying's voice came from outside the door.

"Yeah, you're awake. Come in." Lu Yundi let out a long breath and responded weakly in a low voice.

Hongying gently pushed the door open and walked in, only to see Lu Yundi sitting by the bed, looking calm. A trace of worry flashed in her eyes, and she asked softly, "Madam, the Marquis has not returned yet, are you really going to go back alone today?"

Lu Yundi nodded slightly, his eyes firm: "Hongying, I know you are doing this for my own good, but today is the day to return home. It is my duty to return home three days after my wedding. I cannot break the rules just because the Marquis has not returned."

Hongying frowned and wanted to persuade her again, but Lu Yundi had already stood up and started to fix her makeup.

She hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward and asked, "Madam, would you like to let Hongyou and Luhu accompany you?"

Lu Yundi nodded: "Well, let them follow. Hongying, go prepare some gifts, we need to bring some things back."

Hongying responded and turned to leave. Although she was still worried, she also knew that the lady had made up her mind and it was inconvenient to persuade her.

After a while, Hongyou and Luhu also came to Lu Yundi's room.

The three of them dressed up Lu Yundi together, chatting while preparing gifts for her to return home.

When Hongying came back, she saw that Lu Yundi had already dressed up. She was wearing a lavender silk dress and her hair was in a high bun, which was decorated with all kinds of jewels. She looked dignified and noble.

Hongying couldn't help but admire: "Madam, you are so beautiful today."

Lu Yundi was unusually shy and timid, covering her mouth and chuckling.