Expelled from the Duke's mansion, the fake heiress is richer than a country.

Yu Wanran suppressed her anger.

They've targeted her for buying girls? She refused to believe no one had ordered it! After all, she was a respectable woman. And the Duke's mansion hadn't publicly severed ties with her yet?

For a mere brothel to dare to rob someone in distress is simply because there is a great deal of profit to be made, prompting them to take the risk.

She remembered that the owner behind Chaoyun Pavilion was Deng Zhiyong, the Assistant Magistrate. Wasn't one of the spoiled brats who had recently returned with Xiao Yao, swaggering around, Deng Xueyi, the Assistant Magistrate's son?

Whether Deng Xueyi acted on his own initiative or was instructed by Xiao Yao, the feud between the two sides has now been established.

After the pimp confessed obediently, he thought that Yu Wanran would at most beat him to vent her anger and then release him. At that time, he would send more people back to secretly kidnap this fake heiress.

After all, the title of daughter of the former Duke is impressive, and many young noblemen are eager to marry her.

He never expected that Yu Wanran's soul was not that of a fallen heiress who had just been kicked out of the Duke's mansion!

Having spent over twenty years as a merchant in her previous life, fighting against all sorts of vicious and cunning bandits, including pirates, Yu Wanran had long since hardened her heart to the point of being as hard as iron.

She would never let an enemy escape. Even if this person were used as evidence to expose Deng Xueyi or Xiao Yao's misdeeds, she would not consider it.

They're birds of a feather; how could one expect their own parents to uphold justice and turn against their own family? The Duke and Duchess's leniency towards her was based on the fact that she hadn't damaged the Duke's mansion's interests or image.

If she doesn't realize her mistake and oversteps her bounds, the paper-based "family ties" will soon become a poisonous hand that strangles her.

Under the terrified gaze of the pimp, the foot pressing down on his neck tightened its grip. He couldn't even utter a sound, and the next moment, "crack!"

With bones broken, all that remains before my eyes is emptiness.

Having confirmed that the criminal beneath her feet was truly dead, Yu Wanran stopped. She crouched down and searched the corpse. She found a small packet of loose silver and copper coins, weighing about five taels. She also found the tools used in the crime.

Sedatives, sleeping powder, leather ropes, and burlap sacks. The so-called procurement was actually about identifying targets and engaging in activities that cost nothing.

Yu Wanran kicked the corpse in disgust. This scum deserved to die!

Looking around to make sure no one was there, she picked up the corpse's clothes and dragged the body to the highest and steepest cliff.

She took special care not to leave too much blood or wounds when she committed the murder, so that if someone found the body later, they would mistakenly believe that the person had accidentally fallen. Besides, wild animals roamed the area, and it was hard to say whether the body would be intact.

As for Chaoyun Pavilion and the mastermind behind it, would they dare to openly report it to the authorities?

With a cold laugh, Yu Wanran forcefully kicked the corpse off the cliff. She watched the pile of trash tumble and tumble downwards. After a long while, a faint, muffled thud could be heard coming from the bottom of the cliff.

She took out a handkerchief to wipe her hands. As she packed her things, she suddenly sensed something and turned to examine the cliff face again. Suddenly, an overwhelming joy welled up inside her.

This place!

It's truly a case of "searching high and low without finding it, only to have it come to you effortlessly."

Isn't this the place where she miraculously survived her previous life, and accidentally dug up Dendrobium officinale after jumping off a cliff?

Trash, it turns out, isn't entirely useless; it can even guide her direction when she's about to die.

After observing the terrain for a while, she hesitated and gave up the idea of ​​climbing down to find the Dendrobium officinale. The risk was too great for her alone, and she wasn't sure if she would be as lucky as she was in her previous life, landing on a life-saving tree.

Since you've decided to make it up to your family, they should naturally be involved in this process.

She memorized the directions, slung her large basket over her shoulder, and began her descent down the mountain.

Halfway up the mountain, they encountered Yu Wenrong, who was pacing anxiously. Down below, he had met a strange man with a sinister look in his eyes, clearly not from the village. Fearing he was there to cause trouble for Third Sister, he secretly followed him.

He was quickly left behind and couldn't find his third sister anywhere, which worried him terribly. When he saw Yu Wanran standing safely in front of him, his heart, which had been pounding in his throat, finally returned to his chest.

"Third sister, are you alright? Did you see a man from another village coming up the mountain just now? He looked fierce and menacing."

Yu Wanran was slightly surprised, not expecting her younger brother to have encountered him as well. She casually remarked, "Didn't see him... He was probably just passing by. Why bother with him?"

Before Yu Wenrong could reply, she laughed and said, "Little brother, I've found a valuable herb. If we dig it up and sell it, we can make a lot of money!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Wenrong instantly forgot about people from other villages and asked excitedly, "Where is it? Third Sister, lead the way quickly, let's go dig!"

Thinking that his third sister might be from the city and didn't know how to dig, he thought it would be his turn to show off his skills.

Yu Wanran shook her head and pressed him down: "Those herbs grow on the cliff face. We need to be fully prepared before we can go down and dig them up."

Hearing that it was on the cliff, Yu Wenrong felt a chill run down his spine. If it grew there, herb gatherers would have dug it up long ago; what chance did they have of digging it up? However, thinking of his family's predicament, he gritted his teeth and followed his third sister home.

Since it's within Third Sister's sight, there must still be hope.

Back home, the news Yu Wanran brought back was of great importance. The family members, who had been huddled in the house warming themselves by the fire, became excited and gathered around Ji Chunhua's bedside for a heated discussion.

"Ranran, did you really see herbs growing on the cliff? What did they look like? Can you describe them?"

Yu Man's expression was serious.

The more dangerous the place, the more precious the medicinal herbs tend to grow. But within the daughter's field of vision, would the herb gatherers miss them?

He suspected that his daughter, coming from the city, might not know anything about herbs, leading to his disappointment.

Yu Wanran calmly replied, "That thing grows in the crevices of the cliff. It has a slender, segmented stem, narrow leaves that grow in pairs, and a shriveled substance at the top. I've seen it in medical books; it's Dendrobium officinale!"

Dendrobium officinale!

The Yu family was shocked.

That stuff is sometimes even more precious than Ganoderma lucidum or ginseng. Its growing conditions are harsh, and harvesting it requires risking one's life. Even the poorest people have heard the saying, "Three taels of gold for one bushel."

Considering that Yu Wanran comes from a Duke's mansion and is literate, she shouldn't be mistaken in identifying medicinal herbs. Moreover, since she can "see" them, surely they might be trying to get their hands on this precious herb?

"Dad, twist some hemp rope right away, let's go pick some!"

Yu Wenbin was extremely excited and was the first to volunteer. Ji Chunhua slapped her eldest son on the head, her eyes fixed on her husband.

"Keep your voice down! Are you afraid the neighbors can't hear you?"

Yu Man noticed his wife's fierce and pointed gaze, and felt a moment of guilt. The next moment, he puffed out his chest.

"This is a treasure that Ranran finally found, and it can save our Yu family from our predicament. Anyone who dares to talk about it will have their legs broken and be kicked out of the house!"

Ji Chunhua snorted heavily.

Zhu Xiaozhen, holding her daughter's hand, was at a loss. She regretted being dragged in by her sister-in-law to hear this secret she shouldn't have heard; yet she was also overjoyed that they could really find that valuable medicinal herb, which would greatly improve their family's life.

She was born a member of the Yu family and will die a member of the Yu family, so naturally she hopes the Yu family will prosper!

Yu Xiaoxiang didn't dare to speak at all. She kept huddled close to Yu Wanran. Only her third aunt was her pillar of support.

"Twist hemp rope!"

Yu Man slapped his thigh and gave the order.