After the rebirth of the wronged soft girl, the devil's crematorium

At night, the cool wind blows quietly, and the bells in front of the window sway, making a pleasant tinkling sound.

Cang Yi stood quietly in the room, his eyes fixed on Xie Yin standing in front of the window.

It wasn't a terrifying silhouette, but one that revealed loneliness and sadness. His young master hated deception the most. He was wary of everyone except Su Wan, even revealing his hidden secrets and scars to her without reservation.

However, this time, Madam Su still had doubts about the Young Master. Cang Yi could understand Madam Su's concerns, but he also felt sorry for the Young Master. After all, Madam Su was the first person who truly cared about the Young Master.

Xie Yin held the purse in his hand, lowered his eyes, and said quietly, "It's okay. The lives of loved ones are the most important. That was her original intention." He continued calmly, "Besides, my motives were not pure to begin with. It's only natural that the Su family should be wary of me."

He said what seemed reasonable, but the dim look in his eyes betrayed him.

Cang Yi cupped his hands, "So, are you still going to follow?"

"No need for that. The Su family must be aware of how many people are watching Su Yanci. If we send our people out again, there's no guarantee they won't be targeted by the Yu family. Just send a message to the secret agents over there and ask them to keep an eye on us."

Xie Yin turned around, and by this time he had regained his usual stern demeanor, "Also, send me a message tomorrow. I want to meet Uncle Wang."

"Yes."

In the early morning, the red clouds in the sky slowly unfold like a colorful painting.

The entire street was in silence, but a scream from Bishui Lane seemed like a storm that tore open the silence.

"Oh no, oh no, someone's dead!"

"Ahhhhhh! There are dead people, so many dead. Ahhhhh! Help!" The miserable screams came one after another, and the blood-stained corpses made people shudder.

After knowing all this, Xie Yin just sneered.

"Young Master, people from Jingzhao Prefecture are on their way." Cang Yi said from the side.

Xie Yin nodded and came to the Wang family's mansion.

The Wang family was the primary rival of the Yu family. After accompanying Emperor Chang on his southern migration, their ancestors rose to prominence as prominent clans. The Wang family's patriarch, Wang Qing, was a veteran minister who had served through three dynasties and held a high esteem.

Now, the Lord was worried about the lack of balance among the various factions and wanted to exploit them, but Wang Qing had long since grown tired of all the intrigue and deception. Although he held many important positions, such as Minister of the Chancellery, he often sat at home, immersed in the study of chess.

"Chief, Xie Shousi is here."

Wang Qing, who was sitting in front of the chessboard, nodded slightly, and did not look up until Xie Yin stepped into the study.

"Uncle is getting older now, and he's become more and more lazy. How can he set a diligent example for the younger generation?"

Wang Qing put down the white piece in his hand and laughed heartily, "Let the stormy waves outside rage, I just guard my own chess game. Isn't that a different kind of happiness?"

Xie Yin walked straight over to sit across from him, a half-smile on his face, "No one really wants to be caught up in the endless storm, but everyone is helpless.

Now that something big has happened outside, officials of all ranks in the court are losing sleep over their own interests. Shouldn't you seize this opportunity to take action?"

Wang Qing suppressed his smirk, his gaze fixed on the chessboard. "No matter what the situation is, it's like this game of chess. Anyone can be a chess piece, anyone can be a chess player."

He looked up at Xie Yin and said, "But you have to remember, no matter how big the chess game is, there are no permanent players, only permanent chess pieces."

The smile on Xie Yin's face gradually faded.

"You came here today just to tell me that this is a good opportunity to trip up the Yu family. But I'm old." He looked out the window, his eyes dim. "I don't want to be like the Zhou family of the past."

The Zhou family was once a prosperous family, having risen to prominence through military prowess and producing numerous talented generals. Everyone said that as long as the Zhou family existed, the northern barbarians would never be able to enter Dachang's territory.

However, just nineteen years ago, rumors suddenly spread that the Zhou family was plotting to seize power and usurp the throne. The entire family was slaughtered in just ten days, and Concubine Hui, who was from the Zhou family, also committed suicide.

Xie Yin had often heard that Emperor Jing had established the Zhou clan.

Wang Qing's thoughts were still wandering. "Think about when you first came home, you were quiet and reserved. Now look at you."

Xie Yin raised an eyebrow, "How?"

Wang Qing shook his head. "Don't let yourself down. Even though you need the Su family lady, you have to be careful with her. Be careful not to burn yourself."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

At this moment, Mrs. Su had already burst into tears when she saw her father whom she worried about day and night.

Su Yanci, dressed in a white robe, sat at the table, looking at his daughter, a mixture of sadness and joy. When he looked closely at Su Wan's cheek, his eyes darkened.

"Father, what are your plans for the future?" Su Lin asked.

Su Yanci came back to his senses. "I said I would never set foot in the capital again in this life. Anywhere else is fine except Shangjing. Lin'er, you yearn for freedom just like me, so just keep going."

Su Lin nodded.

Su Yanci saw Su Wan again, only to see Su Wan staring at him blankly, seeming to want to say something but stopping herself.

"Lin'er, your third uncle has been talking about you, so go first. Wan'er and I haven't seen each other for a long time, so let her stay for a while."

Su Lin agreed. He was doing business abroad and still had the opportunity to see his father, but Su Wan was in the capital and under surveillance. She could only communicate with her father through a few letters. It was normal for her to talk more about her heart.

Only the father and daughter were left in the room. Su Yanci said, "I'm sorry you're alone in the capital."

When he received the news that his daughter had left the Zheng family, he was naturally furious, and he also realized that the Zheng family had been planning this for a long time. However, if he returned to Beijing, it would bring more trouble, so Su Yanci felt extremely guilty towards Su Wan.

Su Wan shook her head. "As long as Father is well, I'll be at peace. But I came here this time because I want to ask Father something."

Looking at Su Wan's serious expression, Su Yanci guessed something, "Are you asking about the military token?"

"Yes." Su Wan said firmly, "The military token shouldn't be in father's hands, right?"

Su Yanci: "That thing is naturally in the hands of its owner. What did Wan'er think of it?"

After everything that happened before, Su Yanci's intuition told him that his daughter was no longer the naive little girl, and she already had her own plans in mind.

"Although my father is not in the capital, he is well aware of the situation. The Su family is now feared by the Yu family. Due to the previous reasons, the Wang family also does not trust the Su family, and His Majesty intends to promote the Su family.

For now, we still need to make a plan in our minds. Xie Yin, the head of the Xuanwei Division, has always advocated for the rectification of imperial power. I wonder if father has given this any thought?

Su Yanci was obviously a little surprised. He narrowed his eyes and asked, "Are you trying to gain His Majesty's trust by using the military token?"

Su Wan remained noncommittal. "I know that's not something we can decide, but I want to give it a try. Of course, this is based on the premise that they can guarantee the lives of the Taohua Valley people." She couldn't let the relatives who had watched her grow up lose their lives just because of the Su family.

Su Yanci raised his eyebrows and said calmly, "Are you still in contact with Xie Yin?"

Su Wan's heart trembled, but she did not deny it. "I have already explained the whole story in the letter, but I also want to keep my promise."

Su Yanci nodded, "What you said makes sense, but some things can't be rushed, we need to wait for the right time."

Su Wan looked at her father in surprise, but in an instant she was filled with great doubts.