The Eldest Daughter Returns with Power

"Ren Dong, call Tang Qiu over."

"Yes, ma'am."

A moment later, Tang Qiu entered the room and bowed to Su Yunruo, saying, "Miss, what brings you here?"

Su Yunruo looked at her and said softly, "Tang Qiu, have Ren Dong help you disguise yourself as me and rest in the room. I need to go out for a bit."

Tang Qiu's eyes widened in surprise, and she quickly advised, "Miss, you can't do that! What if we get found out..."

Su Yunruo interrupted her, "Don't worry, nothing will happen. I'll be right back."

Honeysuckle also looked troubled: "Miss, this is too risky."

Su Yunruo frowned and said firmly, "Stop arguing, just do as I say."

Tang Qiu and Ren Dong exchanged a glance, and helplessly agreed.

Su Yunruo quickly changed into her night clothes, preparing to leave quietly.

"Miss, I will accompany you." Ying Qi appeared out of nowhere and silently followed Su Yunruo.

Su Yunruo glanced at her, nodded slightly, and gestured for Yingqi to follow her.

The two used their lightness skills to disappear into the night like ghosts, speeding towards the Crown Prince's residence.

The night was dark and windy, all was silent, and the whole world was immersed in tranquility. Su Yunruo and Ying Qi cautiously approached the Crown Prince's residence. They skillfully avoided the patrolling guards, and like ghosts in the night, silently crept to the back window of the study. Su Yunruo gently knocked on the window frame, producing a crisp and rhythmic sound. After a few breaths, the back window slowly opened, and Crown Prince Si Yunchen appeared at the window, a hint of surprise on his face.

"Sister Ruo, why are you here so late?" Si Yunchen asked softly. His eyes revealed concern, clearly surprised by Su Yunruo's arrival.

Su Yunruo frowned slightly, glanced into the room, and then replied in a low voice, "Cousin Crown Prince, I have something important to discuss with you. This matter is of great importance, so I had to come and bother you so late at night."

Seeing Su Yunruo's serious expression, Si Yunchen quickly moved aside by the window, gesturing for Su Yunruo and Ying Qi to climb through the window and enter the study.

Si Yunchen gently closed the window, then lowered his voice and asked, "Cousin, what exactly happened?"

Su Yunruo took a deep breath and then slowly said, "Remember that mysterious place in the General's Mansion that I mentioned before? Today, while Su Wu was out on official business, I led some men to sneak in and finally found this thing." After speaking, she took out a yellowed old ledger from her bosom. The ledger looked very old, with yellowed paper and worn edges.

Su Yunruo continued, "At first glance, the contents of this book seem chaotic, but in reality, they possess an inherent order. After some exploration, I've roughly figured out the rules, but I can't guarantee they're entirely correct, so I brought it here specifically for my cousin to see. Interpreting the contents according to my understanding of the rules reveals large expenditures of silver, as well as substantial purchases of iron ore and other military resources." Su Yunruo opened the ledger and displayed it before the Crown Prince.

The crown prince frowned, carefully examining the account books, deep in thought. He knew this information might be related to the safety of the nation.

However, at that moment, the Crown Prince suddenly remembered something and asked with concern, "Sister Ruo, were you injured when you broke into that mysterious place at night?"

Su Yunruo quickly shook her head and said shyly, "No, Crown Prince, this is more important." She pointed shyly to the account book spread out on the table.

The crown prince breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at the account book carefully again and asked, "Sister Ruo, are you sure all of this is true?"

Su Yunruo nodded, indicating that she was very sure, and added, "I don't know if the pattern I found is correct. Cousin, you'd better find someone to study this ledger carefully."

Si Yunchen nodded solemnly: "Alright, this matter is of utmost importance, and I will handle it with utmost care." He pondered in his heart how to deal with the current situation, his eyes revealing a firm determination.

Su Yunruo pursed her lips, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes: "Cousin, I'll go back first, so as not to be discovered." She knew that her actions needed to be kept secret and could not arouse suspicion.

Si Yunchen looked at her with concern and said softly, "Be careful on the road. Let Ying Qi protect you." He cared a lot about his cousin's safety and hoped that she would be safe and sound.

Su Yunruo and Ying Qi once again used their lightness skills to quietly leave the Crown Prince's residence under the cover of night. Like ghosts, they moved nimbly through the darkness and soon disappeared into the night.

Back at the Su residence, Tangqiu and Rendong waited anxiously. They paced back and forth in the room, their hearts filled with unease.

Finally, the door opened, and Su Yunruo walked in. Tang Qiu stepped forward, a joyful expression on her face: "Miss, you're finally back."

Su Yunruo smiled slightly and said in a relaxed tone, "Everything went smoothly." She didn't want them to worry too much, so she reassured them.

Ren Dong breathed a sigh of relief and quickly asked, "Miss, what should we do next?" She looked at Su Yunruo expectantly, waiting for her instructions.

Su Yunruo sat down and, after a moment of contemplation, said, "It's not advisable to make any major moves right now. We need to wait for news from the Crown Prince." She knew that this matter required careful handling and that she couldn't act rashly.

For the next few days, Su Yunruo remained secluded in her room, confined to her chambers. Since her conversation with Crown Prince Si Yunchen that night, she had been lost in thought. That night's dialogue felt like a dream, yet so real. Every time she closed her eyes, she could recall Si Yunchen's gaze. She knew she could no longer escape this destiny.

A tense yet busy atmosphere permeated the Crown Prince's residence. Si Yunchen summoned a group of his most trusted advisors and strategists, laying the mysterious ledger open on the table. They sat together, their eyes glued to each line of income and expenditure records, as if trying to see the hidden truth behind the numbers. Days passed, and they continued to discuss and analyze, trying to find clues and unravel the mystery.

A few days later, one morning, sunlight streamed through the window of Su Yunruo's boudoir as she strolled through the garden, enjoying the fresh air. Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps broke the silence. She turned around and saw Ren Dong running towards her, panting, her face beaming with excitement. "Miss! His Highness the Crown Prince has sent a message!" Ren Dong exclaimed, her voice trembling with excitement.

Su Yunruo's heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly asked, "What news?" Her eyes sparkled with anticipation.

"His Highness the Crown Prince said that after a long period of research and analysis, they have initially grasped the secrets in the account books. Moreover, they have also discovered some important clues related to court officials. These clues may have a significant impact on the future situation. Therefore, His Highness the Crown Prince hopes to meet with Miss again to discuss the next course of action." Ren Dong reported to Su Yunruo excitedly, her voice filled with anticipation and excitement.

Upon hearing this news, a resolute and decisive glint flashed in Su Yunruo's eyes. She nodded slightly, indicating her understanding and agreement. Then, she softly instructed, "Tell the messenger to arrange a meeting between His Highness the Crown Prince and the Su residence. My current status is not suitable for appearing at the Crown Prince's residence, to avoid causing unnecessary trouble."