The Eldest Daughter Returns with Power

Several days passed in a flash. On this day, Su Yunruo was lounging on her exquisite chaise lounge in her room, engrossed in a book. Her aunt, Rou, was methodically preparing tea for her, filling the room with a delicate aroma. Suddenly, there was a gentle knock on the door, the sound particularly clear in the quiet atmosphere.

Su Yunruo slightly raised her eyes, her gaze revealing a mixture of doubt and curiosity.

Seeing this, Aunt Rou put down her tea set and went to open the door with light steps. "Aunt Rou, what is Miss doing right now?" Ying Qi asked, standing outside the door and looking into the room.

Aunt Rou replied softly, "Miss is reading a book. Yingqi, is there something you need from Miss?"

Yingqi scratched his head, looking slightly anxious, and said, "News has arrived from the manor."

Upon hearing this, Su Yunruo immediately put down the book in her hand, sat up straight, and said with a serious expression, "Quickly let Ying Qi in."

Ying Qi entered the room, first bowing respectfully to Su Yunruo, and then said, "Miss, news has come from the manor that unidentified people have been frequently seen in the vicinity recently, behaving suspiciously, as if they are investigating something."

Su Yunruo frowned slightly, a thoughtful expression appearing on her beautiful face. After a moment, she said, "Are these people here to investigate my identity?"

Yingqi shook his head and replied, "It hasn't been found out yet, but the manor lord has already sent more people to investigate carefully in secret."

Su Yunruo nodded slightly and instructed seriously, "Continue to keep an eye on things, and report any new developments immediately."

Ying Qi responded and withdrew. Su Yunruo leaned back on the couch, her heart rippled with emotions, her thoughts churning.

Aunt Rou handed over a freshly brewed cup of tea and said softly, "Miss, don't worry too much. I'm sure the Master will handle it properly." Su Yunruo took a sip of tea and sighed softly, "I hope so. But the sudden appearance of this unidentified person makes me feel uneasy."

Two more days passed, and Yingqi came again. "Miss, there's new information." "That group of people were after your identity, and the Master of the Manor has already arranged for someone to expose your identity," Yingqi reported.

"That's good. It seems that someone from the General's Mansion should come to visit in a few days. Aunt Rou, Ying Qi, we need to make preparations in advance."

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General House

Within the magnificent general's mansion, the study stood silently. Bookshelves were arranged in a staggered pattern, and through the gaps between them, a hidden compartment could be faintly seen. Within this compartment, precious military treatises and mysterious secret letters, carefully preserved by the ancestors, were carefully concealed. In one corner of the study stood an antique desk, upon which lay a detailed military map, clearly marking the latest movements of the enemy. On the walls of the study hung the general's sword and sturdy armor, silently displaying his majesty and solemnity at all times. Beside the window of the study sat a pot of orchids in full bloom; their delicate flowers and verdant leaves added a rare touch of vitality and gentleness to this place filled with the atmosphere of iron and bloodshed.

At this moment, General Su was sitting upright at his desk, his gaze focused intently on the secret letter in his hand. Standing beside him was Song Yi, the commander of the General's Mansion.

"General, the people who went to investigate Qingyu Manor as arranged by my subordinates have returned with relevant information. This Miss Su was taken back by Madam Yuluo of Qingyu Manor seven years ago, and she is not the biological daughter of the Qingyu Manor Master and Madam Yuluo. The investigation revealed that she was stranded in Linxi City at the time, and was fortunately rescued by Madam Yuluo, who brought her back to the manor and took her as her only disciple. The Qingyu Manor Master has three disciples, and to outsiders, this girl is the only young lady of the manor." Song Yi reported the information he had found to General Su in an orderly manner.

"Could she really be that girl from back then?" Su Wu murmured to himself.

"Have you found any information about her before she was brought back to the manor?" Su Wu asked immediately afterward.

"There are no leads yet. However, our scouts have reported that Miss Su has not only mastered superb martial arts, but has also learned exquisite medical skills from Madam Yu Luo," Song Yi replied quickly.

Su Wu fell into deep thought, and after a moment, a resolute look flashed in his eyes.

"Regardless of whether she is or not, we absolutely cannot let her fall into the hands of others. Pass down the order to strengthen the city's defenses."

"Yes, General! Should we take her back to the Su residence first?" Song Yi asked cautiously.

"Not for now. I'll discuss it with the old lady and the madam before making a decision. Have someone thoroughly investigate her experiences before she ended up in Linxi City," Su Wu instructed methodically.

After receiving the order, Song Yi quickly left. Su Wu stood up and paced back and forth in the study. His mind was filled with complex emotions. He felt both deep fear and endless anticipation for this Miss Su, who might be the girl from back then.

Soon after, Madam Su arrived at the study. "Master, what exactly happened?" Madam Su asked anxiously. Su Wu explained the whole story to his wife in detail, and Madam Su listened with a thoughtful expression. "Master, if this really is that child from back then, we must make proper arrangements. We must act with caution."

Su Wu nodded: "What you say is absolutely right, which is why I asked Song Yi to continue the investigation."

Just then, the old lady, supported by her maid, slowly walked in. "My son, this matter is of utmost importance; there must be no carelessness whatsoever," the old lady said sternly, her voice full of authority. Su Wu quickly stepped forward to help the old lady sit down, saying, "Mother, rest assured, I understand."

Su Wu turned to look at Madam Su, "Madam, find a suitable reason to meet this Miss Su tomorrow."

Madam Su nodded in agreement.

After a moment of contemplation, the old lady said, "This matter does indeed require careful consideration."