The eldest daughter's scheming, the crown prince's exclusive favor to the venomous concubi

Jia Banwen said, "There's no way around it. It's not easy to do something well. When my grandfather passed away, he told me that I must find out the whole story, otherwise, my brother and I would continue to suffer the same fate."

At the time, I thought that neither my sibling nor I were destined to have children, and that our lineage would not continue. It was just a pity. Now I understand that it all seems like a cycle, repeating itself in other people's lives.

As he spoke, he looked at Jian Yue and said, "Before you and your sister, perhaps my sister and I were also chosen."

Jian Yue raised an eyebrow and looked at Jia Banwen. Jia Banwen continued, "After my great-grandfather adopted my grandfather, he discovered that my grandfather was destined to die young and was physically weak and had no children. However, when my grandfather was sixteen years old, he accidentally disappeared for half a month. Afterward, he brought back a woman, who was my grandmother. My grandmother gave birth to my father and then disappeared without a trace. My father also miraculously came back to life."

My great-grandfather suspected something was amiss at the time, and after comparing my grandfather's and father's birth charts, he discovered too many discrepancies.

Jian Yue frowned: "How do you know all this? The day you met your sister, you told me a lot. You said that the patriarch of the Shen clan was very suspicious, and that your great-grandfather might not be dead. You also said that besides these two groups of armored soldiers, there seems to be another one. How do you know all this?"

Jia Banwen said, "After my grandfather took me away, he fled to an island and used the Innate Bagua Formation to isolate our auras, making us untraceable. After I learned all of my grandfather's skills, he gave me a booklet, which was my great-grandfather's notes. It contained everything he had investigated and his own speculations, all pointing to the patriarch of the Shen clan and the clan's forbidden area."

Jian Yue said, "So, you want me to help you lure out the person behind this, and then find the forbidden area of ​​your clan?"

Jia Banwen nodded: "That's right. The clan's forbidden area disappeared along with the clan's territory. But based on my great-grandfather's investigation, I don't believe it has been moved. So, the clan's territory should still be in the same place, just hidden by an array. If we can sneak in, we can find the flaws, find the answers, and even catch those who have ulterior motives in one fell swoop."

Jian Yue expressed her doubts, saying, "But if it really is the clan leader's problem, how could he not have discovered you?"

Jia Banwen said confidently, "But if I stay by your side, he won't be able to see that you are a variable that affects the fate of the people around you. But if I'm by your side, all he can see is a blank space."

Was he using her as a talisman? Jian Yue immediately rolled her eyes at him and said, "I didn't realize you were so cunning."

Jia Banwen said, "We're even, we're both equally bad."

Jian Yue turned and left without a word.

Jia Banwen is right. Isn't she also plotting something by keeping Jia Banwen around? It's just mutual exploitation.

After walking for a while, Jia Banwen was still following behind. Jian Yue frowned and turned around, and he said, "My room is right next to yours. This is what I requested, for convenience."

Jian Yue said, "The room on my left is Sister Hua's, and the room on my right is Xiao Wan's. Whose room are you staying in?"

Jia Banwen laughed and said, "Naturally, it was Miss Xiaowan who gave it to me. I wouldn't dare stay in that flower fairy's room."

After thinking about how Jia Banwen subtly and even sexually harassed Bai Xiaowan by asking to stay in her room, and how Bai Xiaowan acted so lewdly, Jian Yue felt a chill and couldn't help but say, "Sister Xiaowan is so easy to talk to, you'd better be careful, or you might get forced into something."

Jia Banwen paused, glanced at Jian Yue, and saw that Jian Yue's eyes were unfathomable, with a hint of schadenfreude. He suddenly felt that staying in Bai Xiaowan's room was not a good thing.

Thinking about it, Jia Banwen wanted to consult the oracle, but when he took out the copper coin, he suddenly remembered that staying by Jian Yue's side would affect his fate, and his divination would definitely not be accurate. Helplessly, he put away the copper coin. Looking at Jian Yue's ambiguous smile, he felt a chill down his spine. After thinking about it, he decided to stay. After all, staying by Jian Yue's side was the best way.

Moreover, perhaps Jian Yue was just trying to scare him. That Bai Xiaowan seemed like a nice girl. When she looked at him, she was shy and lowered her head, not daring to look at him. How could she possibly do such a thing?

Thinking of this, he felt relieved and said, "I have already made changes at the foot of the mountain and set up more than a dozen formations. I believe that even without guards, people who enter the mountain will not be able to get here. I have drawn up the routes for entering and exiting the formations and handed them over to Jiuwan. I believe that even if the Qilin Pavilion makes a move, nothing will happen."

Upon hearing this, Jian Yue remained silent for a moment before saying, "He won't."

"I know he won't, but Heri Hong might. If the person behind it all is up to something, they definitely won't let you, their rival, get away with it. It would be a shame not to use her as a practice target for you, given her arrogant attitude."

Jian Yue said, "If that's the case, then let's go. Even without the formation, I will make sure she doesn't leave alive."

"Xiao Wang, get up! The sun's already high in the sky!"

Early in the morning, Jian Yue was woken up by Bai Xiaowan's playful tugging, and then groggily dragged down the mountain. When they arrived at the market and saw the bustling scene of red, she suddenly realized what was happening.

Is it Chinese New Year?

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaowan immediately said with disdain, "Yes, it's already the 28th today, and the New Year is the day after tomorrow. We need to buy everything we need. Hurry up and stop dawdling."

As she spoke, Bai Xiaowan handed her a stack of red paper, chattering on and on: "These are for making red envelopes for the children, these are for writing Spring Festival couplets for Uncle San, and these are... Oh dear, where are you going?"

Jian Yue carried the red paper and left, with Bai Xiaowan following closely behind, afraid that Jian Yue, who had never been to the market at the foot of the mountain before, would get lost.

Jian Yue, on the other hand, was drawn to a figure and followed it closely.

When they reached the end of the market, Jian Yue stopped. Bai Xiaowan bumped into Jian Yue from behind. She looked up, about to scold her, but when she looked up, she saw the person opposite her and her mouth dropped open in surprise.

"Two, two..."

Jian Yue said, "I didn't expect you to come. Where is my cousin?"

Qiu Lingyu smiled slightly, brushed off some dust that wasn't actually on her body, and said, "I thought you would ask me about Hua Xiangrong."

Jian Yue said, "If she were in your hands, would you not tell?"

"But what if I don't tell?"

"you will not."

Qiu Lingyu was taken aback by Jian Yue's resolute question. After thinking for a moment, she chuckled and said, "Indeed, my direct questioning of you has only made it clear to you that she is not in my hands. It was a miscalculation."

Jian Yue said, "But my cousin is still in your hands."

Qiu Lingyu shook her head: "No, I let him go. He should have already gone up the mountain by now. I'm just sorry, I couldn't protect him. You have to be careful of him."

Jian Yue frowned, and Qiu Lingyu suddenly walked towards her, sighed and said, "We shouldn't have ended up like this, but we couldn't escape fate. Yueyue, do you think if one of us had died, none of this would have happened?"

Jian Yue asked, "Is that possible? We've already reached this point, how could we die? I'm sure the one behind you wouldn't allow it either."

Qiu Lingyu chuckled, her helplessness evident in her eyes. She looked at Jian Yue and said, "Father has always missed you. He also wants to apologize to Mother, but he is powerless to do so. If you don't believe me, take a look at the ring he left for you!"

After Qiu Lingyu finished speaking, she turned and walked away. After a few steps, she stopped and repeated, "Remember, be careful of Shangguan Hanque."

After Qiu Lingyu left, Bai Xiaowan asked blankly, "Who is she? Why should we be careful of the young master?"

Jian Yue frowned, clenched her fists, and said, "Don't tell anyone about these things, and don't try to observe the young master."

"What?"

"Don't ask so many questions. In short, don't get close to the young master, or you will die."

Bai Xiaowan dared not ask any more questions, but she was still curious about why the person she met today looked exactly like her little Wang.

Losing the mood for leisurely strolling, Bai Xiaowan had no choice but to hurry back to the mountains with Jian Yue. When they arrived at the village, they found the house filled with laughter and joy. Upon seeing her return, someone stepped forward and said, "Little Wang, you're back! Hurry back and see that the young master is back."

"Yes, go and see! The young master has finally returned. I'm sure the king will be back soon too."

Jian Yue frowned and said to Bai Xiaowan, "Go find Jiu Wan and have him find a jar of realgar wine and some mugwort. Remember, don't make a fuss about it."

Seeing Jian Yue's serious expression, Bai Xiaowan quickly nodded and went to do her work. Jian Yue, on the other hand, rushed home. Upon entering, she saw Shangguan Hanque smiling and greeting Shangguan Ting, while Shangguan Hongwei stood to the side smiling, his eyes full of reassurance.

Upon seeing Jian Yue enter, Shangguan Hanque quickly stepped forward and said, "Cousin, I knew you would come as soon as I returned. You've suffered these past few days."

Jian Yue paused for a moment, shook her head, and laughed, "Cousin, what are you saying? You're the one who's suffering. You've been missing for so many days, what happened to you that made us so worried?"

Shangguan Hanque said, "We're talking about this right now. I'm sure you know by now that I was kidnapped by another cousin. But she didn't do anything to me and released me a couple of days ago. That's why I rushed back here, but I never expected that there would be martial law down the mountain and I couldn't get up. Luckily, I met Jiuwan and he brought me up."

"The one Jiuwan brought up? That Bai Xiaowan?" Jian Yue's eyes changed, and she thought to herself, "This is bad." She suddenly raised her eyes, and a curved knife appeared in her hand, heading straight for Shangguan Hanque's neck.

Shangguan Hanque was immediately surprised and dodged, asking, "What are you doing?"

Shangguan Ting and Shangguan Hongwei were also shocked. Shangguan Ting asked, "Yueyue, what's wrong?"

Jian Yue didn't have time to explain, she only said: "Grandpa, stay away from him. Uncle, go find Jiu Wan. Bai Xiao Wan is with him, he's in danger."