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"Aunt Lian, long time no see."

Gu Zhiyi bowed slightly.

A hint of surprise flashed across Aunt Lian's eyes, and then she chuckled, "Madam Ningguo, you are becoming more and more polite. We should have a good chat after meeting each other after such a long separation." As she spoke, she looked at Gu Zhiyi and saw that she was still as beautiful and elegant as ever. She couldn't help but sigh in her heart that the demeanor of the Madam Ningguo was extraordinary.

Gu Zhiyi smiled gently and said, "Aunt Lian, you're too kind. I heard that Aunt Lian has managed the mansion in an orderly manner in recent years, which is really admirable." Her tone was calm, but there was a hint of admiration in her eyes.

Aunt Lian smiled slightly and said modestly: "Madam Ningguo, you are too kind. I am just doing my duty. Madam Ningguo, there has been no news since you left the Gu Mansion that year. Now you suddenly come back. Is there something big going on?" There was a hint of doubt in her eyes, but she tried to keep her tone calm.

Gu Zhiyi frowned slightly, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, and she said softly: "Aunt Lian, you don't know, I came back this time, there is indeed an important matter that needs to be dealt with."

Aunt Lian nodded slightly and said softly, "Madam Ningguo, just give us your instructions. We will do our best to help you."

Gu Zhiyi sighed softly, a little worried, and said, "Aunt Lian, you manage the house very well, but I came back this time because my mother is seriously ill, and she hopes to see me before I leave the Gu Mansion."

Aunt Lian's face changed slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She hurriedly said, "Madam Ningguo, this... this is really worrying. How is Madam's condition? Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Gu Zhiyi shook her head lightly, revealing a bit of helplessness. She said, "Aunt Lian, you know, my mother has always hoped that I could return to the Gu Mansion, but she doesn't want me to come back because of her illness. So I can only wait for her illness to worsen before returning."

Aunt Lian nodded silently and said softly, "Madam Ningguo, don't worry, I will immediately arrange for the servants to prepare everything to ensure that Madam can enjoy her old age in peace."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and said, "Aunt Lian, I am really more and more grateful to you. You have been taking care of my mother all these years, and I really don't know how to repay you."

"Madam Ningguo, please don't say that. I take care of you because you are a good person and because I admire you. Don't worry, I will take good care of you until the last moment."

Gu Zhiyi nodded gently, a trace of relief flashed in her eyes, and she said: "Aunt Lian, I know I can safely leave my mother to you."

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"Why?" Gu Zhiyi withdrew her hand dignifiedly, stared at her coldly, and said, "Aunt Lian, do you know what you are saying?"

Aunt Lian was slightly startled, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes seemed to deepen. She pursed her lips, and her expression was a little complicated, with both worry and determination.

"Madam Ningguo, I know what I am talking about." Aunt Lian said in a deep voice, "But this matter is of great importance, so I have to consider it carefully."

Gu Zhiyi frowned slightly, a hint of impatience flashed in her eyes, but she suppressed her emotion, slowly sat down, and motioned Aunt Lian to sit down as well.

"Tell me, Aunt Lian, what did you discover?" Although Gu Zhiyi's voice was cold, there was a hint of expectation in her tone.

After Aunt Lian sat down, she took a breath and said slowly, "Madam Ningguo, I recently discovered that someone in the mansion seems to be secretly colluding and plotting something bad."

Gu Zhiyi narrowed her eyes slightly, and she looked at Aunt Lian coldly: "Aunt Lian, this kind of thing can't be said lightly. Where is the evidence?"

Aunt Lian's expression became solemn. She took out a letter from her sleeve and handed it to Gu Zhiyi: "This is something I found in the library by accident. The letter mentioned a secret plan."

Gu Zhiyi took the letter and read it carefully. Her brows furrowed tighter and tighter, and the content of the letter shocked her.

"This...how is this possible?" Gu Zhiyi couldn't help but whisper to herself.

Aunt Lian looked at her nervously: "Madam Ningguo, what you said in the letter is true. I have verified it. We must take measures as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."

Gu Zhiyi pondered for a moment, then looked up at Aunt Lian: "Aunt Lian, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

Aunt Lian pondered and said, "I think we should first conduct a secret investigation to find out who is behind this. At the same time, we should strengthen the defenses in the mansion to prevent any unexpected events."

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly, took a deep breath, and her eyes became firm: "Okay, then I'll do as you say. However, this matter must be kept secret and must not be known to anyone."

Aunt Lian replied seriously, saying that the safety of the Gu family was at stake and there was no room for any negligence.

At night, Gu Zhiyi was walking alone on the path in the garden. The moonlight shone on her, making her look even more lonely. She was thinking about this, when suddenly, a figure flashed out from the darkness.

"Madam Ningguo, what are you doing here alone?" The speaker was Gu Zhiyi's personal maid, Luluo.

Gu Zhiyi was slightly stunned, then said calmly: "Nothing, just out for a walk. Luluo, what's the matter?"

Luluo hesitated for a moment, then said, "Madam Ningguo, I recently discovered that someone in the mansion seems to be secretly monitoring us."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes suddenly became sharp: "Surveillance on us? How did you find out?"

Green Lotus whispered, "I accidentally saw someone sneaking around in the dark, and it seemed that they were deliberately monitoring us. I think this may be related to the letter."

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly. She was somewhat confident in her heart: "Okay, Luluo, you don't have to mention this matter again. I will handle it myself."

Green ivy responded and then stepped back.

Gu Zhiyi looked at Luluo's departing back, a hint of barely perceptible worry flashing across her eyes. She turned back to the inner room, where Aunt Lian was already waiting, with a hint of worry on her face.

"Madam Ningguo, is what Luoluo just said true?" Aunt Lian asked softly, with concern in her eyes.

Gu Zhiyi sighed softly, sat down at the table, picked up a cup of tea on the table, and sipped it slowly: "Aunt Lian, this matter is very serious, I must check it out myself."

Aunt Lian nodded slightly, seeming to be relieved by Gu Zhiyi's decision: "Madam Ningguo, what are your plans?"

Gu Zhiyi put down the teacup, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "I want to know the specific content of the letter. In addition, I also want to find out who is behind the scenes and see what their purpose is."

Aunt Lian pondered for a moment and said, "I have seen the letter before, and the content seems to involve the secrets of the Gu Mansion. Madam Ningguo, where do you think this letter came from?"

Gu Zhiyi frowned slightly and said, "I guess this letter may have come from someone in the mansion. Luoluo accidentally saw the suspicious person, which made me more convinced of this."

As they were talking, Luluo suddenly ran back, looking anxious: "Madam, this is bad! I just saw that sneaky man in the corridor again, and he seemed to be more careful this time."

Gu Zhiyi immediately stood up and said to Luluo, "Take me there."