The cannon fodder heiress trembled with fear after being recognized as a member of her family.

Han Cuiyin opened the red lacquered wooden box, inside which was the land deed.

The title above is Han Cuiyin.

"The Emperor has already issued an imperial decree that you must change back to your original surname now, otherwise it would be disrespectful to the Emperor. I'm thinking that since you'll eventually be surnamed Han anyway, why don't we just change it to Han when we renew the land deed?"

In that time-reincarnation array, her name was Han Cuiyin.

However, she insisted on using the surname Han.

When she first arrived at the Han family mansion in the capital, she changed her name directly to Han Cuiyin, without going through the ancestral hall.

This time, she was eager to sever ties with the Han family. If it weren't for the imperial decree ordering her to change her surname, she didn't know when it would have taken.

Han Zhen was so anxious this time that he asked the Emperor to issue an edict.

"Things haven't been peaceful at the Han family's place these past few days. Princess Mingxia has been inviting monks and Taoists to her door every day, which has aroused suspicion in the capital. Could it be what you did last night?" Luo Jingqian didn't know the actual situation either, but he always felt that it was related to Han Cuiyin.

"How is the Han family?" Han Cuiyin avoided answering, but when she mentioned the Han family's plight, her eyes sparkled like stars.

Luo Jingqian quickly stepped back, coughed lightly to cover his panic, and said, "I heard that the Han family has been making strange noises at night. They disappeared for a few days, but it started again last night. However, I heard that Xu Tianyun, the Imperial Preceptor, was invited over in the middle of the night, and there has been no further news since."

As he spoke, he kept a close eye on Han Cuiyin's expression. Her eyes curved into crescents, which told him that she was definitely involved in what happened last night.

Han Cuiyin was visibly happy.

"However, we encountered the Han family when we left the capital. They also came to the manor at the foot of Qingshuang Mountain."

During his return to the capital, he also brought Princess Changyun and his two younger sisters with him.

They simply settled them in their own estate and did not go up the mountain.

My uncle's family also came along, and they were settled in the Grand Princess's estate.

The Han family is acting strangely this time. In previous years, they would go to Xu Tianyun's house to avoid the Ghost Festival.

They all came to Qingshuang Mountain this time; I wonder what their purpose is.

Han Cuiyin was taken aback. "The Han family has come here too? It seems they're here for me."

"By the way, I brought your uncle and the others along too. However, the Han family's estate isn't far from yours, so you'd better stay on the mountain to avoid running into them and getting a lot of annoyed!"

Luo Jingqian lowered his eyes, as if he were talking about something that had nothing to do with him.

"Thank you, Lord Marquis!" Han Cuiyin knew he lacked nothing, so she took out a magic bag and handed it to him, "Take these and use them."

Inside were spirit stones she had obtained through repeated experiments, but their grade was not high, only above that of ordinary spirit stones.

Luo Jingqian had no choice but to accept it.

He glanced into the treasure bag and, upon seeing those items, his eyes gradually dimmed.

He used these things to sever ties with people; he brought this bitter fruit upon himself, and he can only accept it.

After everyone left, Han Cuiyin called over Granny Gao, "Granny, go and inform my cousins ​​and Li Rou to go to the manor at the foot of the mountain. Oh, and you go with them too, take good care of Li Rou."

"Young lady, do you find me clumsy and want to send me away?"

Upon hearing this, Granny Gao turned pale.

She had gotten used to serving Han Cuiyin, and the sudden thought of leaving left her feeling somewhat lost.

“Granny, that’s not it! It’s precisely because I value you that I’m entrusting Li Rou to you! The child in her womb is my disciple, and we must not have any mishaps. Also, you’ve been separated from your children for a long time, and you should see them. After Li Rou gives birth, you can come back whenever you want.”

Han Cuiyin had no complaints about Granny Gao, but since Granny Gao was not short of servants, it would be better to let her go back and avoid being separated from her child.

They all had their indentures in her hands, and there was no way they could escape her grasp, not to mention she had other methods.

"Hongyi and Xiaolan will serve me from now on, as will Granny Chu, so you don't need to worry about them."

The woman in red has indeed stated that she wants to stay by Han Cuiyin's side.

After sending the man away, Qingshan ran over again. "Miss Han, the Marquis asked me to escort them down the mountain tomorrow. Do you have any further instructions?"

Since getting that bowl of water, Qingshan's attitude towards Han Cuiyin has changed drastically.

He and Qinghe took turns cultivating in the Longevity Diagram at night, and their cultivation progressed rapidly.

That bowl of water, however, brought more benefits than five nights of cultivation in the Longevity Diagram.

He was only superficially respectful at first, but now he genuinely approves of Han Cuiyin.

Qinghe was the same; after seeing her, he felt a little awkward, but was much more respectful than before.

"Not for now. It's just that the manor is quite close to the Han family's manor. Could we send a few guards over there in the meantime? I'm afraid it won't be enough for just my eldest cousin."

Since Han Cuiyin has accepted them, she should consider things carefully. If something goes wrong, her mother will also suffer.

"Don't you know, young lady? Before the Marquis went up the mountain, he left more than a dozen guards at the Yan family's place. Besides, Young Master Yan is no ordinary person. His skills are comparable to mine and Qinghe's."

The last time Qinghe fought him, he lost because he underestimated his opponent. Later, when he got serious, he could only manage a draw.

Yan Zhicheng was not merely a soldier under the Duke of Dingguo. If he were, how could the Duke of Dingguo have allowed him to retire so easily? Naturally, he would have kept him on the frontier and given him important responsibilities.

Han Cuiyin was genuinely unaware that Luo Jingqian had taken care of things beforehand, and felt somewhat guilty. Repaying him with spirit stones was indeed a bit insulting.

"If my older cousin is that capable, I'd feel a bit more at ease. But he's too upright; I'm afraid he won't be able to handle it. Qinghe... could you lend me your place for a few days?"

Qinghe is mischievous and daring, and doesn't play by the rules. Coupled with his identity, he is indeed a good candidate.

"I'm afraid Miss Han should speak to the Marquis about this matter. We cannot leave the Marquis's side without orders."

Qingshan was powerless to help; Luo Jingqian's life was of utmost importance to the sect, and no mistakes could be tolerated.

"I'm going to find the Marquis!"

It was dinnertime, and apart from the few meals they ate at Princess Jinghe's courtyard at the beginning, they had been eating in their own courtyard ever since.

When Han Cuiyin arrived, Luo Jingqian was staring blankly at the dishes on the table.

"My lord, how can there be fine food without fine wine? Cuiyin adds fine wine, may we share this fine food and wine together?"

Upon hearing the clear and melodious female voice, Luo Jingqian thought he was dreaming. "Why am I hallucinating? Miss Han was so disdainful, why would she take the initiative to drink with me?"

"Why not?"

Luo Jingqian shook his head a few times and looked back. The woman in the green dress was standing behind him with a smile.

"Miss Han, what brings you here?" Luo Jingqian stood up and took a few steps forward, then suppressed his excitement and said, "Jingqian is more than happy to do so."

The two sat in the courtyard, drinking together under the moon.

"Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Lord Marquis. I will forgive and forget what happened in the past," Han Cuiyin said solemnly.

"Regardless of past or present life?" Luo Jingqian quickly pressed, unconsciously fanning himself with his folding fan, bringing a gentle breeze and clearing his mind somewhat.

"Including both past and present lives, from now on, Lord Marquis, you are my friend." Han Cuiyin poured him half a cup of spirit wine. "Thank you!"

"Just friends?" Luo Jingqian muttered to himself, unconsciously clinking glasses with her.