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

Luo Jingqian's face was hidden behind a mask, so Han Cuiyin couldn't guess his thoughts from his facial expressions.

"The strange person that the young master mentioned to me last time has appeared. He is next to Han Yueshi, and he has turned into a transparent bead and is wearing it on her head."

Why is he tracking you?

Han Cuiyin blushed and then told everyone what had just happened.

She tried to sow discord, but things didn't go as she planned.

“Princess Jialuo is straightforward and doesn’t like to suffer losses, so why did you let her off so easily this time? Just now, the Lu family father and son said that because of the Second Master Lin, these two princesses had such a falling out in private. Doesn’t the Second Master Lin feel awkward working with Han Zhen?”

In her past life, she mostly eavesdropped, but this was the first time she had actually fought someone.

There are some things she really doesn't understand.

In the world of immortality, strength reigns supreme. She always lets her fists do the talking, and if she can't win, she'll find another way.

This time, these ordinary people fought each other and failed on their first attempt. It would be impossible not to feel frustrated.

"No matter how fierce the infighting in the inner quarters becomes, it's all women's tricks. Han Zhen is a man who likes to scheme and won't care about offending people. On the contrary, he will give some benefits to the Lin family this time to apologize for what happened in Chang Le County."

Luo Jingqian spoke casually, but Han Cuiyin felt that things would really develop as he said.

"A wise hunter must be patient. Don't try to eliminate people all at once; the interests involved are complex and it's not that easy. If you don't make a move, you don't make a move at all; but if you do, you strike decisively."

Han Cuiyin's face was as black as charcoal, and no one could detect the change in her expression.

Back in the world of immortals, even if you had to use your brain, it was all about eliminating the enemy at the lowest cost. There weren't so many complicated schemes. This kind of thing was perfect for Qingyun.

The Hehuan Sect is a complex web of factions, and Qingyun, having been raised as its young master since childhood, has no problem dealing with them.

"You won't succeed here in Lucheng. You should hold off on making any moves in the future. At least you need to understand the entanglements of the various forces, or you might get yourself into trouble."

Seeing that she didn't speak, Luo Jingqian lowered his voice and gave her some instructions.

"Why? Isn't it said that the current emperor hates witchcraft the most? His birth mother died because of a witchcraft case when he was young—"

"Where did you hear that from?" Luo Jingqian interrupted her. "Don't believe such baseless rumors. And don't easily mention the Emperor's affairs, lest the walls have ears."

After saying that, he gently tapped the armrest of the wooden wheelchair three times. "I have one more thing to tell you: do not make any moves before you are familiar with the power dynamics in the capital. If anything happens this time, I will help you, but there will always be times when I cannot help you. Miss Yang, please take care of yourself."

Han Cuiyin could easily detect the stiffness in Luo Jingqian's tone. "You... how come you've suddenly changed? Aren't we friends?"

This person was even willing to set up a barrier to isolate themselves from the outside world, yet their words were so scathing.

"Here are 150,000 taels of silver notes. We're even now. I'm also giving you Granny Chu's indenture. From now on, she's yours."

Luo Jingqian stuffed the things into Han Cuiyin's hands and turned to leave.

The place where the two were located was very secluded, and no one noticed them.

Han Cuiyin held the things in her hands, her whole body trembling slightly.

In the past thousand years, only Luo Jingqian has angered her to this extent.

He angered her in his past life, and he's angry at her again in this one.

"Pfft~"

She coughed up a mouthful of black blood and collapsed to the ground.

"Miss Yang, what's wrong?"

Luo Jingqian appeared in front of Han Cuiyin in an instant, with his wooden wheelchair placed not far away.

"Since you've severed ties, why are you still bothering with me? You can leave now. You were just injected with black energy by that person; it's nothing serious."

Han Cuiyin's tone was not as gentle as before, and she looked like a cat with its fur standing on end.

“That person is not from Konoha. His black aura has a devouring effect. National Preceptor Mo was injured by him and has not yet recovered. I will help you expel it.”

Luo Jingqian put down the green bamboo umbrella in his hand and was about to make a move.

"No! We don't need you. From now on, we'll go our separate ways."

Han Cuiyin was startled. She had witnessed this person's illness before, and if she had to save him, it would be a matter of life and death.

After making it clear that he refused, Luo Jingqian had no choice but to give up.

Han Cuiyin made a gesture with her right hand, then tapped herself a few times before sliding to her knees on the ground.

The blackness on her face gradually faded, revealing a fair complexion and a cool, aloof appearance.

"What kind of technique is this? Why do you have to change your face like that?" Witnessing Han Cuiyin's face change once again, Luo Jingqian was shocked once more.

"Crush it for me," Han Cuiyin tossed a piece of charcoal. "Crush it into pieces, and hurry up. If I hadn't lost all my power, I wouldn't need you!"

With her hands on the ground, she threw out a piece of charcoal and then took out a jade pot.

"Don't drink spirit wine at this time. In this kind of occasion, a young lady reeking of alcohol is not well received."

"I don't care whether she likes me or not, I'm happy as long as I'm happy."

The jade pot contained spiritual spring water, and she didn't want to expose it to others, so she offered no explanation.

Luo Jingqian handed the charcoal powder to Han Cuiyin, turned and left, still using the wooden wheelchair for transportation.

"This person seems like a completely different person. You want to distance yourself? Go ahead! Do you think I care about you that much?"

Han Cuiyin didn't take it to heart and skillfully mixed the charcoal powder with the perfume and applied it to her face.

"Oh no, I shouldn't have gotten angry just now. What's the use of silver notes? Qing Shuang Mountain is the real deal... Sigh! I was so angry that I forgot about the important matter."

She slapped her forehead, filled with endless regret.

"It's all because of Lian Yao. Fortunately, the wooden fish is still in its little yellow ball form, so even if he suspects something, we can always avoid it. It's just that wisp of black energy that's a bit troublesome."

Han Cuiyin sat on the ground muttering to herself until she regained her strength before leaving the courtyard.

She wasn't afraid of running into Han Yueshi now, having made ample preparations, and wasn't worried about being investigated.

It seems that things will be difficult to calm down in the future.

The Han family won't be defeated this time, but Han Yueshi's side won't let things rest.

Now that it was noon, Han Cuiyin went directly to the courtyard where the banquet was being held.

The moment I entered, I attracted countless stares.

Han Cuiyin seemed not to notice and went straight to the table where the Han family girls and their relatives were.

"Is this the daughter of that abandoned woman? Indeed, she is...stunningly beautiful."

"She's ruined her mother's beautiful face. 'Black Rakshasa,' 'Night Rakshasa,' names have spread among the common people. This girl's reputation...tsk tsk~"

Han Cuiyin simply smiled upon hearing this.

Why should her fame only spread among the common people? These powerful and influential people in the capital should at least know about her.

When Da Ni saw her come in, she trembled. "Miss Yang, please sit here!"

Before Han Cuiyin could speak, Da Ni moved a stool and placed it between Han Yueshi and Han Lingzhi.

Before the two sisters could react, another commotion arose at the door.

"The Duke of Dingguo's heir has arrived! The Fourth Prince has arrived!"

The male and female guests were separated by a screen, so everything that happened on the other side could be heard clearly on the other side.

The female customer couldn't control her expression, and some people's expressions had already changed.

interesting!

It seems we really need to figure out these intricate relationships in the capital; otherwise, we can only guess here.

"Young Master Luo actually came with the Fourth Prince, could it be...?"

"How could that be! Princess Jinghe would never easily take sides; it was probably just a chance encounter."

The whispers among the women did not escape Han Cuiyin's ears.

On the day of the Pinglian River incident, the two men were brought together by imperial decree. Is their current situation accidental or deliberate?

Han Cuiyin sat on the table and unconsciously picked up a piece of cold shredded chicken.

"Are you a reincarnated starving ghost? The host hasn't even said to start the feast, and you, a mere cousin, have already started eating? Don't you have any manners?"

Han Cuiyin was taken aback, and after holding the shredded chicken to her lips for a moment, she stuffed it into her mouth. "The host hasn't given any instructions yet, so what right do you, a guest, have to speak?"

After saying all that, she made a face to disgust the girl.

The others paled and trembled with fear.