The Eldest Daughter Returns with Power

The Crown Prince led Yun Ruo on the way out of the palace and said to her, "Sister Yun Ruo, I'll take you back to the Su residence first, and we'll discuss the follow-up plans with your eldest brother."

Su Yunruo replied, "Thank you, Your Highness."

The crown prince looked at her with amusement and said, "Are you still calling me crown prince? Shouldn't you be calling me crown prince brother?"

"Crown Prince, are you satisfied now?" Su Yunruo was amused by the Crown Prince's words; he was so concerned about a form of address.

As they talked, they arrived at the palace gate, boarded the crown prince's carriage, and headed to the Su residence.

After returning to the Su residence, Su Yunruo called her eldest brother Yuwen Mo and the Crown Prince to go to the study together.

In the study of the Su residence, Su Yunruo, the Crown Prince, and Yuwen Mo sat together, the atmosphere somewhat somber. Su Yunruo recounted to Yuwen Mo the demands she had made to the Emperor, her eyes gleaming with unwavering resolve, demonstrating her determination.

After listening, Yuwen Mo remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Junior Sister, this matter is of utmost importance. Are you sure you still want to go back to the General's Mansion? The General's Mansion has a complex and intertwined network of power. You are all alone, and I'm afraid you will encounter danger!" He frowned slightly, his tone full of worry.

The Crown Prince nodded in agreement, saying, "Brother Yuwen is right, Yunruo, it's too dangerous for you to go alone. It would be better if I sent someone to infiltrate and investigate secretly. Although it would be much slower, it would guarantee your safety." His gaze fell on Su Yunruo, full of concern.

Su Yunruo smiled slightly, a resolute glint in her eyes: "Thank you for your concern, but I must go myself. This is my own matter, and I need to uncover the truth myself. Moreover, I believe that with your support, I will definitely succeed." Her voice was clear and firm, moving everyone who heard it.

The Crown Prince nodded slightly, indicating his understanding and support: "Alright, Yunruo, since you've made your decision, I'll listen to you. However, you must be careful and not take any risks."

Su Yunruo glanced at the Crown Prince with gratitude, her eyes filled with genuine emotion. Therefore, her heart was filled with gratitude towards the Crown Prince. Then, she turned to Yuwen Mo, her gaze resolute, and said earnestly, "Senior Brother, I still need the sect's help." Her eyes revealed her trust and reliance on the sect, as if they were her strongest support.

Yuwen Mo nodded without hesitation, indicating his willingness to fully support Su Yunruo.

Su Yunruo smiled gratefully and continued, "Senior Brother, I need your connections in the martial world, as well as the shops run by Second Senior Brother, to help me gather information. After all, I'm new to the capital, unfamiliar with the place and the people, and have no sources of information. Only by relying on your strength can I better understand the situation and make it easier for me to act in the capital." Her voice carried a hint of determination and confidence, as if she believed that with the support of the sect, all difficulties could be overcome.

Yuwen Mo nodded slightly, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes. He patted his chest and assured her, "Junior Sister, don't worry! Leave this to me. I'll contact my friends in the martial world as soon as possible and have them help gather intelligence. As for Second Junior Brother, I'll also inform him and have him use the shop's resources to assist us." His words were full of confidence and determination, which reassured everyone.

"Senior Brother, thank you," Su Yunruo said, moved. She knew that Yuwen Mo had always been a loyal and devoted person, always doing his best for the sect. Now, she had asked her senior brother for help, and he had offered his assistance without hesitation, which made her feel incredibly warm.

"Junior Sister, everything you said is fine. So when do you plan to start implementing it?" Yuwen Mo looked at Su Yunruo and asked with concern.

Su Yunruo pondered for a moment, then raised her head and looked at the two of them, replying, "Crown Prince, Senior Brother, I plan to return to the manor first to explain this matter to Master and Grandmaster. Afterwards, I will enter the capital under the pretext of searching for my relatives. At that time, I hope that Crown Prince can help me arrange some capable people after I arrive in the capital. In addition, I also need a few shadow guards to protect my safety."

"Oh, right, Crown Prince, you'll have to act out a few scenes with me when necessary!" Su Yunruo said playfully.

Yuwen Mo nodded in agreement with Su Yunruo's arrangement.

Crown Prince Si Yunchen smiled slightly, gently patted Su Yunruo's shoulder, and said tenderly, "Alright, proceed according to your plan. After you return to the manor and explain this to your master and grandmaster, come to the capital to find me. I will arrange everything for you in advance, including capable people and shadow guards." His eyes revealed his care and love for Su Yunruo, which was very heartwarming.

Su Yunruo glanced gratefully at Si Yunchen and said with a smile, "Thank you, Your Highness. I will finish dealing with the affairs of the manor as soon as possible and then come to the capital to meet you." Her eyes shone with determination and anticipation.

Before the three of them knew it, a night had passed. Hearing the rooster crowing outside, the eldest brother stretched and said to Su Yunruo and the Crown Prince, "Junior sister, Your Highness, we've been planning for so long, and a whole night has gone by. Let's all rest this morning, and we can talk about the rest this afternoon."

"I still need to attend the morning court session, and then I need to talk to my father about the arrangements we discussed, and see if he has any other plans. Also, my father will be summoning your twin brother to the palace in the next few days, and I need to confirm this with him, since your identity needs to be kept secret for now," the Crown Prince said to Su Yunruo.

“Alright, Crown Prince, it’s not appropriate for me to reveal my identity right now, so I’ll have to trouble you and Uncle Emperor.” Su Yunruo looked at the Crown Prince.

"Then I'll be going now, Brother Yuwen. If you need anything, just send someone to the East Palace to find me," Crown Prince Si Yunchen said before leaving. Su Yunruo and her senior brother also returned to their rooms to rest.

The curtain of night fell silently, and time slipped away unnoticed, like a mischievous cat sneaking away under people's noses for the night.

After lunch, Su Yunruo was about to take a nap when a servant announced that someone from the palace had arrived. Su Yunruo hurried out to greet him, and saw that it was an eunuch who brought an imperial edict, summoning her to the palace for an audience the day after tomorrow at 9:00 AM. After accepting the eunuch's decree, Su Yunruo saw him off. She realized that her uncle, the emperor, had also summoned her elder brother, and that she would see him the day after tomorrow. So she quickly went to find her eldest brother. Upon hearing this, her eldest brother decided to accompany her to the palace the day after tomorrow.

Su Yunruo was excited and couldn't wait to see her twin brother. She silently prayed that everything would go smoothly.

In the evening, the Crown Prince, having finished his work, also came to the Su residence and had dinner with Su Yunruo and his eldest brother, Yuwen Mo. After dinner, the three of them went to the study.

"Sister Yunruo, you've received Father's decree, haven't you? He'll summon you and your brother to the palace the day after tomorrow." The Crown Prince said to Su Yunruo, "Father said he'll summon Gongsun Lin to the palace first, tell him about you, and then let you meet. After all, he didn't know you existed, and suddenly telling him he has a sister might scare him."

Su Yunruo nodded, indicating that she understood. She felt a little nervous, but mostly excited. She would finally meet her twin brother; she wondered what he looked like.

The prince continued, "Today I'll tell you about your brother's situation first."

"Back then, my eldest aunt married Gongsun Ze, the second son of the Gongsun family. After their marriage, Gongsun Ze and my eldest aunt were very happy. Not long after, a war broke out on the border. Gongsun Ze volunteered to go to war, leaving my aunt alone in the princess's residence. The war lasted for five years. During this time, my eldest aunt gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, which is you and your brother Gongsun Lin. However, everyone believed that the eldest princess only gave birth to a boy, Gongsun Lin."

The Crown Prince paused for a moment, then continued, "Later, Gongsun Ze died on the battlefield, and my aunt was heartbroken, pouring all her love into her son. As for you, you were switched out of the palace without the Princess's knowledge."

The eldest aunt's health deteriorated due to excessive longing for the prince consort, and she passed away when Gongsun Lin was five years old.