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

Han Cuiyin was busy rescuing people and did not notice anything unusual about Han Yueshi.

After three-quarters of those people had left, all the patterns on the sacrificial altar lit up, and blood mist gradually spread from Han Yueshi's feet.

As soon as she took her first step, Han Cuiyin gave her a meaningful look but didn't say anything more.

After Han Yueshi and her people left, the remaining people at the sacrificial altar were still arguing about money and the number of people.

"I'll give you the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. If you don't come out by then, I'm leaving. I won't wait for you."

The people on the sacrificial altar were still arguing, but Han Cuiyin was too tired to wait any longer; she left her fate to them.

Having known Han Cuiyin for so long, Luo Jingqian knew that she was not someone who spoke without reason; she must have discovered something. Finally, he advised, "Miss Han is not joking. Hurry up! Your family is not short of money; there is no need to lose your lives here."

The Fourth Prince, Yang Yuxiao, and Yan Ruyi watched Han Cuiyin and the others busy themselves from inside the formation. The leisurely atmosphere of the three of them at this moment was in stark contrast to the outside world.

Yan Ruyi took out a few wild fruits from the cloth bag she carried with her. "Here, you can have some too!"

The three of them sat on the ground, quietly watching what was happening outside.

"Your cousin is so amazing, where did she learn it from?" the Fourth Prince asked seemingly casually.

Yan Ruyi ate more than half of the light red fruit in her hand and casually replied:

"I don't know, she just suddenly learned it, it must have come from a dream! It's not like the ancient legends where someone suddenly attained enlightenment and ascended to heaven in broad daylight. My cousin is nothing compared to that, it's just some small tricks, nothing like those imperial advisors."

Yang Yuxiao was taken aback and handed Yan Ruyi a handkerchief to wipe her hands. "Isn't it just that Grand Preceptor Xu was outdone? You're too modest, young lady. Is your family's estate also at the foot of Qingshuang Mountain? Why have I never seen you before?"

He had heard about the Yan family's affairs, but so many years had passed, how could he possibly say who was right and who was wrong?

The Zhenguo Duke's Mansion never discusses the affairs of their respective households with others, and his brothers and sisters don't know much about the Han family either.

He had met Han Cuiyin a few times during his time in Chang Le County.

However, it seems that Marquis Jingyun was already acquainted with that girl at that time.

“You’re right! Brother, here’s your handkerchief back. Go back to your residence and have the servants wash it for you!” Yan Ruyi wiped her hands and mouth and stuffed it directly into Yang Yuxiao’s arms.

To avoid being questioned by the two men, she quickly stood up and wandered around, keeping her distance from them.

When the Fourth Prince saw her avoid him, he knew there must be some secret behind it.

Han Cuiyin is so capable, what role did she play in Chang Le County back then? No wonder she dared to cross the Pinglian River alone.

We met on the river that day, which shows that she was hiding her true abilities.

"I will visit Miss Han at the manor later. Miss Yan, which manor do you live at? I am the fourth prince of the current dynasty. I am not a bad person. You don't need to lie to me." The fourth prince was determined to find out something today and kept asking.

"The estate where we are staying belongs to my cousin. It was the same estate where Princess Changyun once let the Luo family stay when they went on a trip. Now it is under my cousin's name. However, my cousin prefers quiet and doesn't like to be disturbed. If the Fourth Prince comes to see her, he will probably have to send a visiting card in advance. Also, you have seen my cousin's abilities. She thinks about how to cultivate every day and rarely pays attention to worldly affairs."

Yan Ruyi did not reveal the relationship between Luo Jingqian and Han Cuiyin, after all, her aunt was still living in the other courtyard.

The Prince of Xiaoyao's identity is sensitive, and Emperor Chuyuan is wary of him; their whereabouts cannot be revealed in the slightest.

If the Fourth Prince suddenly decides to visit Zhenzhao's villa, and discovers something, wouldn't that just cause trouble for his family?

Yan Ruyi was raised in a free-range manner. In the early years, people always thought that the Yan family was not wealthy and that the family did not teach her anything in particular.

Ever since she learned to read, she and Han Cuiyin would look through Yan Xiao's books in his former study.

The Yan family never hired tutors for them, including those specializing in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, etiquette, housekeeping, or needlework.

Some things you have to figure out on your own, without a teacher.

Han Cuiyin just read more storybooks, while she read more historical biographies and unofficial histories.

Some matters involving the royal family are no small matter.

The origins of Emperor Chu Yuan's throne are subject to various popular interpretations.

Yan Ruyi was naturally wary of the Fourth Prince. "If you want to know anything, you should ask the Marquis directly. I dare not say anything here. If Cuiyin finds out, she will not let it go."

The fourth prince gave an awkward smile and said no more.

Back in Chang Le County, Luo Jingqian protected Han Cuiyin, so now it's really not easy for him to find out anything.

The Empress Dowager had previously mentioned a marriage alliance with the Han family, but after returning home, she advised her to abandon the idea as soon as possible.

Grand Secretary Han has a complex network of backing; on the surface, he appears to be a lone minister, but no one truly knows what's going on behind the scenes.

Anyway, he is the legitimate son of the Empress. As long as nothing unexpected happens, no matter how much his brothers cause trouble, they shouldn't even think about surpassing him.

Having figured this out, the Fourth Prince actually breathed a sigh of relief.

As for Han Cuiyin, just show her respect.

Since she was willing to protect her cousins, she naturally had different feelings for Luo Jingqian.

This person is so stubborn and unyielding that no one can do anything about her.

"Since you are not coming out, your lives and deaths are none of my concern."

Some people are willing to die, and no one can stop them.

These people are on their own!

Han Cuiyin turned and left, releasing the three people from the formation. "Stay close to Qingyun and Qinghe, and don't wander off."

Having witnessed her methods, the Fourth Prince and Yang Yuxiao nodded repeatedly.

"Let's go. Life and death are preordained, and I don't want to meddle in other people's karma."

After Han Cuiyin really left, those people on the sacrificial altar panicked completely. "Don't go yet! We haven't left yet! We've made up our minds, ah~"

However, their voices were instantly drowned out by the formation, and there was no sound outside.

As soon as Han Cuiyin left, the formation there restarted.

The patterns on the sacrificial altar all lit up.

The remaining people had vanished without a trace, leaving only a few strands of long hair and some scattered pieces of clothing.

"Where are we going?" the fourth prince couldn't help but ask.

The sky outside was overcast, as if it were about to rain.

Han Cuiyin didn't explain, but simply instructed, "Go and catch the person behind the scenes, and you all follow along."

Han Yueshi was just marked, now that person should make a move.

That person was the owner of the sacrificial altar.

With such a grand setup, she wanted to see who was behind it all.

This kind of sinister formation will inevitably backfire if used. Even if one borrows lifespan, one will not die a good death, and the karma will also affect one's descendants.

The Mo family used to be too cruel. After several generations, the protection of their ancestors disappeared, and they were bound to suffer the consequences.

Han Yueshi, who was on the other side, hurried on her way after leaving the sacrificial altar.

She never imagined that her own sister would one day steal her man.

Thinking about all this, Han Yueshi was unwilling to give up.

She transmigrated into the book. In her previous life, she was poor and could not achieve much. Now, with her new identity, as long as she can rise to a higher level, she is sure to make a name for herself.

Just as she was hurrying on her way, the jade vase with auspicious cloud patterns hanging around her neck became hot.

Then, the black dots inside gradually gathered at the mouth of the bottle, then gradually detached and reassembled in mid-air.

It was Lianyao.

"Why did you come out?" Han Yueshi asked, both surprised and delighted. "Quickly take me to find my sister and the Second Prince, I—"

"What happened to you? Why is your lifespan decreasing?" Lian Yao stared at Han Yueshi with a sinister look. "Where is this? How did you get marked?"

"Reduced lifespan? Marked?" Han Yueshi exclaimed in alarm, "Is there any hope?"