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“Master Yan, why are you in such a hurry to leave? The matter of the wife of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery still requires long-term consideration.” The leader of the Nine Gates spoke in a calm tone, but revealed a hint of unquestionable meaning.

Yan Canglan looked at him coldly: "Commander, my mother has a strong character and never gets involved in court affairs. She was taken away, it's clear that someone deliberately framed her. I ask you to release her."

The leader of the Nine Gates smiled slightly, with a sharp look in his eyes: "Master Yan, don't you understand? Madam's affairs involve major secrets, so we have to handle them carefully. As for releasing her, that depends on the specific circumstances."

Yan Canglan clenched his fists and was about to explode, but was gently pulled back by Yan Shuqin. A glimmer of wit flashed in her eyes, and she said to the leader of the Nine Gates: "Master, if my mother is really suspected of treason, we will not let her go easily. But please give us a chance to investigate this matter ourselves. If there is evidence, we will never cover up for her."

The leader of the Nine Gates looked at Yan Shuqin, with a hint of admiration in his eyes: "Ms. Yan, you are quite smart. Okay, I'll give you three days. If you can find evidence to prove my wife's innocence, I will release her."

Yan Canglan and Yan Shuqin looked at each other, both of them happy. They knew that although these three days were short, they finally had a chance to catch their breath.

……

As soon as Lu Yundi's carriage stopped in front of the gate of Marquis Zhongyong's mansion, Yan Canglan and Yan Shuqin rushed over.

She cried out, "Mother!"

"Mother, you are finally back! Did the people from the Nine Gates give you any trouble?"

Lu Yundi slowly walked out of the car, her eyes were gentle and firm, looking at the two children in front of her, a warm current surged in her heart. Yan Canglan and Yan Shuqin hugged her tightly, and her clothes were wet with tears.

"Mother, you have suffered." Yan Canglan's voice was a little hoarse, but his concern and worry were obvious.

Lu Yundi gently stroked Yan Canglan's hair and comforted her with a smile: "Lan'er, mother is fine, but there are some things that need to be dealt with. Don't worry, mother is back, everything will be fine."

Yan Shuqin raised her head, worry glittering in her eyes: "Mother, have the people from the Nine Gates treated you badly? Have they…"

Lu Yundi shook his head gently and patted Yan Shuqin's shoulder tenderly: "It's okay, Shu'er, they just have some things they need to know. Mother is back now, you don't have to worry."

The three of them walked into the main hall of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion, where the supreme commander of the Nine Gates was already waiting.

He was wearing a black robe, his face was stern, and his eyes revealed a barely perceptible concern.

"Madam, you have worked hard." The commander bowed slightly, with a hint of respect in his tone.

Lu Yundi smiled slightly and responded, "You are too polite, Commander. This time, I am grateful for your care."

The commander nodded, turned around and looked at Yan Canglan and Yan Shuqin, with a hint of approval in his eyes: "Mr. Yan, Miss Yan, your mother's return is a blessing for the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion and the Nine Gates."

Yan Canglan and Yan Shuqin bowed slightly, and the commander continued, "Madam, I need your assistance with some matters regarding this investigation."

Lu Yundi nodded slightly, his expression serious: "Please speak, Commander."

The commander said in a deep voice: "According to our investigation, there seems to be a bigger conspiracy behind this incident, which involves the safety of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion. Madam, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

Lu Yundi pondered for a moment, his eyes firm: "No matter what the conspiracy is, the reputation of the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion and the honor of the family cannot be violated. I will fully cooperate with the commander's investigation and find out the real culprit behind the scenes."

A trace of anger flashed in Yan Canglan's eyes: "Mother, I am willing to assist the commander and clear the injustice for the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion."

Yan Shuqin also said firmly: "Mother, I am also willing to do my part to protect the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion."

……

Ji Yunlin heard that Yan Canglan encountered danger when he went to the Minister of War's Mansion. In the afternoon, without waiting for Yan Canglan to come to him, he took the initiative to come early and gave Yan Canglan a lesson in Rong Xi Hall.

Ji Yunlin hurried through the lush courtyard of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion and came straight to Rongxi Hall. At this moment, the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the old tree in front of the hall, casting mottled light and shadows. Yan Canglan was sitting at the desk, the brush in his hand dancing gently, and a landscape painting was about to be completed.

"Master Ji, you are here." Yan Canglan put down the pen in his hand and stood up to greet him.

Ji Yunlin nodded slightly, with a hint of worry in his eyes: "Master Yan, I heard that you were in danger in the Minister of War's residence this afternoon. I felt uneasy and came here early."

Yan Canglan smiled faintly and said, "Master Ji, you are worrying too much. These are just some minor incidents, not worth mentioning."

The two of them sat down, and Ji Yunlin's gaze lingered on Yan Canglan's face for a moment. He saw that he looked calm, but there was an imperceptible fatigue hidden in his eyes.

"Master Yan, do you know who is secretly manipulating what happened today?" Ji Yunlin asked in a serious tone.

Yan Canglan pondered for a moment and said, "This matter involves a lot of things and it didn't happen overnight. But don't worry, Master Ji, I will get to the bottom of it."

Ji Yunlin nodded and said, "Master Yan is courageous, but you must also be careful and not act rashly."

Yan Canglan smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, Master Ji, I know what's going on."

The two chatted for a while, and the topic gradually turned to academics. Ji Yunlin picked up the test paper on the table and frowned slightly: "Master Yan, although your test paper has improved a lot this time, there are still some omissions."

Yan Canglan humbly asked: "Master Ji, please give me some advice."

Ji Yunlin picked up the pen, pointed to the omissions on the test paper, and explained them one by one: "Here your understanding of the Book of Changes is wrong. You should consider it from the perspective of the mutual generation and mutual restraint of yin and yang. Also, here, your interpretation of the Book of Songs is too simple and you fail to dig deep into the artistic conception."

Yan Canglan listened carefully, nodded from time to time, and an expression of sudden enlightenment appeared on his face.

After Ji Yunlin finished his explanation, he continued, "Young Master, the road to study is long. You must always remain humble and keep making progress."

Yan Canglan bowed and said, "Master Ji's teachings are engraved in my mind."

The two talked for a long time until night fell. Yan Canglan personally saw Ji Yunlin out and said, "Master Ji, thank you for your teachings today. If you need anything in the future, I will do my best."

Ji Yunlin smiled and patted Yan Canglan on the shoulder: "You are too polite, young master. This is my job. But you must remember to take care of your body besides studying."

Yan Canglan nodded and watched Ji Yunlin leave.

Back at Rongxi Hall, Yan Canglan sat at his desk, his mind full of thoughts. He picked up a pen and drew the hexagrams of the I Ching that he had learned today on paper, his eyes gleaming with determination.

At this time, a man in black quietly appeared in the courtyard outside Rong Xi Tang. He looked at the room where Yan Canglan was, and a trace of gloom flashed in his eyes.

“Yan Canglan, don’t even think about living such a smooth life.” The man in black sneered, and his figure flashed and disappeared into the night.