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As Murong Xuewei looked at the man in front of her, the process of how the two of them met, got to know each other, and fell in love kept flashing through her mind.

Murong Xuewei found it really hard to question Gu Ye's heart, and she didn't dare to, because she was afraid that the final result would be just as she had guessed.

Murong Xuewei turned her head away and reached out to let Liuli support her.

"General, I'm quite tired after dealing with so many things today."

Gu Ye also noticed Murong Xuewei's aloofness, tightened his outstretched hand, and finally withdrew it.

"In that case, let Liuli take you back to rest!"

Murong Xuewei nodded slightly, and with Liuli's help, she got into the carriage without even glancing at Gu Ye.

The night was as dark as ink, and the general's mansion was completely silent.

Occasionally, the sound of a night watchman striking the gong could be heard, near and far, as if it were the only sign of life in the darkness.

In the backyard of the general's mansion, a lone lamp flickered in the darkness, illuminating the window frames of the main house and casting dappled shadows on the ground.

Murong Xuewei sat alone in the room, the candlelight flickering, casting shifting shadows on her cool, aloof face.

Her slender fingers unconsciously caressed the spirit pendant at her waist, but her gaze was fixed on the distance, as if piercing through layers of darkness.

The moonlight outside the window was like frost, casting a faint silver glow over the entire backyard.

Recalling his meeting with Xiao Wanning today, those scenes kept replaying in his mind.

In a secret chamber of the *** mansion, Xiao Wan's eyes gleamed with cunning: "How about exchanging Gu Ye's true identity for this Spirit Rhinoceros Pendant?"

These words were like a sharp sword, pointing directly to the deepest doubts in her heart.

All the mysteries of her past life and the clues in this one point to a truth she doesn't want to face: Who exactly is Gu Ye?

She recalled that day outside the study when she overheard Uncle Lin and Gu Ye's conversation: "Master, the time is ripe, why hesitate?" Gu Ye did not answer at the time, but silently looked at the secret letter in his hand.

This conversation planted a seed of doubt in her heart, which is now growing stronger.

"Madam, aren't you going to rest?" Liuli asked softly, interrupting her thoughts. In the candlelight, the maid's eyes were full of concern.

Murong Xuewei glanced at her and gently shook her head. "You can go now." Seeing that Liuli seemed about to say something, she added, "I want to be alone."

After Liuli withdrew, she gently untied the Lingxi pendant from her waist and examined it carefully in the candlelight. This jade pendant carried too many secrets, mysteries that she had been unable to unravel in both her past and present lives.

I remember my grandmother holding my hand before she passed away and saying, "This spirit pendant is of great importance; you must take good care of it." At the time, I was young and didn't take it to heart, but now, I realize that my grandmother's words clearly had a deeper meaning.

Suddenly, her fingertips paused. There seemed to be an extremely fine crack on the edge of the jade pendant, almost imperceptible if not for the perfectly placed candlelight.

She looked closer and discovered that it wasn't a crack at all, but a carefully crafted dark pattern.

Her heart raced slightly as she gently traced the dark lines with her fingernail. With a soft "click," a hidden compartment opened along the edge of the jade pendant.

Inside, there lay a yellowed letter.

"This is..." Murong Xuewei carefully took out the letter, and when she unfolded it, she could almost hear the crisp sound of the paper due to its age.

Fine water stains were faintly visible on the paper, as if it had been soaked with someone's tears. By candlelight, she began to read the strong, vigorous handwriting:

"to whom It May Concern:

If this letter ever reaches your hands, it will likely be many years later. The agreement between the Murong family and the royal family was originally for…

Her breathing suddenly became rapid. This was actually a letter about a secret agreement between the Murong family and the former imperial family! No wonder her grandmother was so serious about it before she died; it turned out that such a significant secret was hidden inside.

Just as she was about to continue reading, footsteps suddenly came from outside, getting closer and closer.

The footsteps were steady and powerful, with a distinct rhythm; she knew them all too well—Gu Ye had returned.

Murong Xuewei's hand trembled, and she quickly folded the letter and stuffed it back into the hidden compartment. However, the instant she closed the compartment, her finger was cut by the edge of the jade pendant, and a drop of blood stained the white jade surface.

She gritted her teeth secretly, not bothering to wipe her wound, and only had time to put the jade pendant back on the table.

"Xue Wei?" Gu Ye pushed open the door and entered, slightly taken aback when he saw her. "Still up so late?"

Moonlight streamed in through the window, outlining Gu Ye's tall and imposing figure. He still carried the chill of the night dew, clearly having just returned from outside.

Murong Xuewei forced herself to remain calm. "I've been waiting for my husband's return for so long, and I can't fall asleep." She turned to face Gu Ye, only to find his gaze fixed on the jade pendant on the table.

At that moment, the air seemed to freeze.

Gu Ye walked slowly closer, picked up the jade pendant, and gently stroked the crimson mark with his fingertips. "A scratch?" His tone remained gentle, but his eyes were unfathomable. The candlelight flickered in his eyes, as if concealing some dangerous emotion.

"I accidentally bumped into the corner," Murong Xuewei replied calmly, though her heart was in her throat. She felt Gu Ye's gaze lingering on the jade pendant for too long, and she couldn't help but clench her fingers tightly.

Gu Ye took her hand and examined the wound. His movements were gentle, yet they made Murong Xuewei feel a pang of guilt.

Gu Ye treated her so sincerely, yet she was always on guard against him.

"Has something been on your mind lately, Madam?" Gu Ye asked thoughtfully as he bandaged her wounds. His voice was deep and filled with concern.

"Why do you ask that?" Murong Xuewei asked in return, while secretly observing Gu Ye's expression.

"I found you today, and you've seemed distracted ever since you came back," Gu Ye said calmly. "Did something happen?"

Murong Xuewei's heart skipped a beat. She hesitated, wondering whether she should reveal the matter of the jade pendant.

Gu Ye stared intently at Murong Xuewei, and seeing that she didn't answer, he didn't press her for an answer. He released her hand, handed the jade pendant back to her, and said, "Get some rest." With that, he turned and walked towards the door.

Watching Gu Ye turn and leave, Murong Xuewei's tense nerves finally relaxed a little.

However, at that moment, Gu Ye suddenly stopped at the door: "Xue Wei, do you know the origin of this Spirit Rhinoceros Pendant?"

Murong Xuewei's heart skipped a beat. "It's just an antique left by my grandmother." She tried to remain calm, afraid of revealing even the slightest flaw.

"Is that so..." Gu Ye's voice carried a faint hint of amusement. "Then Madam must take good care of it." With that, he strode away, his footsteps fading into the distance.

Murong Xuewei stood there, motionless for a long time. Gu Ye's words were clearly a test for her.

The embrace that once gave her warmth now makes her feel a chill.

The moonlight outside the window seemed particularly cold, as if reflecting the loneliness in her heart.

"Madam!" Liuli suddenly burst through the door, her voice extremely low. "Uncle Lin just left the manor, heading towards the military camp."

Murong Xuewei's eyes narrowed. "This hour?" She looked at the moonlight outside the window; it was almost midnight.

"Yes, and we went through the back door, which was very secluded. Before leaving, we even looked around carefully, afraid of being discovered," Liuli added, her eyes full of doubt.

Murong Xuewei pondered for a moment, then said, "Go and follow them." She gazed into Liuli's eyes. "Remember, be careful and don't get discovered. If anything seems amiss, come back immediately."

"Yes, Madam, rest assured." Liuli accepted the order and left quietly, exiting the room.

After Liuli left, Murong Xuewei took out the letter again.

However, when she unfolded it, she found that the writing in the latter half was already blurred and illegible, and she could only vaguely make out a few words such as "secret room" and "map".

She tried hard to decipher the blurry handwriting, but the more she looked, the more alarmed she became.

Her gaze lingered on the letter, but her thoughts drifted far away.