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Sijin Courtyard.

The afterglow of the setting sun cast a beautiful glow on the flowers, plants, and trees in the courtyard.

Inside the room, Chi Guiwan's mind had cooled considerably, and her strength had also dissipated. She lay listlessly, unwilling to move, until He Lingyi returned, at which point her eyes, which were as still as a deep pool, brightened slightly.

"How's it going? Is everything alright?"

He Lingyi nodded. "I gave the letter to Granny Pang. She told me to tell my eldest sister that no matter what, the Marquis of Haibo's family is your blood relative. Just wait patiently."

Upon hearing this, Chi Guiwan felt a lump in her throat.

If it weren't for He Lingyi's persuasion, she would probably have already successfully broken off the engagement. Regardless of whether the marriage with the Qiao family was good or bad, it would have fulfilled the wishes of Madam Guo and her second sister.

She's not stupid; after calming down and thinking it over, she's already figured it out.

She felt that her existence was in their way, which was why they tried so hard to set traps for her. She had fallen into so many traps in the past, and if He Lingyi hadn't reached out and pulled her back this time, she would probably have been sold out while still helping the seller count the money.

Tears welled up in her eyes, and she held He Lingyi's hand, unsure of what to say.

He Lingyi understood that her mother had finally seen through things and wanted to avoid trouble as soon as possible. They had schemed against others so much, it was time for them to experience what it was like to be schemed against.

He had made up his mind, but everything depended on news from the Marquis of Haibo's mansion.

Night fell, and the moon shone brightly.

The ram-horn palace lanterns in the Marquis Haibo's mansion had been hung up long ago, stretching from the corridor all the way to the inner hall. In Zhaoyue Courtyard, Lady Qin, the Marquis's wife, had been waiting for her husband for quite some time.

Upon seeing him enter, she immediately went to greet him.

Marquis Haibo is currently in his prime. If it weren't for his severe injuries and illnesses, he wouldn't have retired from the front lines. Therefore, he still looks strong and energetic. However, due to his years of wealth and privilege in Bianzhou City, he has also acquired an air of power and influence.

"What's wrong? Why did you urgently call me back?"

The couple had been married for many years, and Madam Qin knew that Marquis Haibo was extremely righteous and hated evil. So, despite her hesitation, she still took out the letter and then explained.

"Today I sent Granny Pang to the Vice Minister's residence to check on Wan'er. Madam Guo was there the whole time, so she didn't say anything. But after Granny Pang left, she was led to a wonton shop by the young lady from the He family in Nanzhou. She then explained Wan'er's situation to us. This letter was given to us by Wan'er. My lord, I'm afraid she has really met with misfortune."

Marquis Hai was surprised. He only had one sister, and after her death, he was left with this niece. He was angry about what happened back then, but he wouldn't hold a grudge against her child until death. So when he heard his wife's words, he immediately opened the letter and started reading.

The handwriting is indeed my niece's, but the strength of the strokes looks much weaker.

The above words were a sincere apology to the entire Haibo Marquis's mansion for what happened back then, and then he explained the difficult situation he was in now.

"Although it is not my wish to be related to the Qiao family, I dare not forget my mother's dying words. Therefore, I hope that my uncle and aunt can lend a helping hand for the sake of blood ties. I will be extremely grateful and will personally visit my relatives after the matter is resolved."

If it were the old Chi Guiwan, she would never have written these words, but with He Lingyi reading them aloud beside her, she had no choice but to act.

As expected, the Marquis of Haibo was furious after reading the letter.

No matter how bad this niece is, she is still a member of the Haibo Marquis's family. How can she be bullied like this? Their birth charts clash, so they come to break off the engagement. The Qiao family really dares to say that!

So he got so angry that his beard stood on end, and he said to Qin Shi.

"I remember that Doctor Xue left behind three life-saving Resurrection Pills. Go, get one of them. I'll deliver it to the Qiao family right away. And while I'm at it, I'll find out which blind, despicable Taoist priest dared to fabricate my niece's birth chart like that! I'll chop him up and feed him to the dogs!"

His fierce and menacing tone clearly indicated that he was a military officer.

Madam Qin knew that this matter could not be delayed, so she prepared the pills well in advance. This was partly to try to salvage the marriage, but also because she wanted to repay General Qiao for saving her life back then.

If he hadn't intervened, the current Marquis of Haibo would probably be his son.

Therefore, the Qin family did not hesitate to give the life-saving pills, even though they were worth a fortune.

Having taken the pills, Haibo Hou was about to leave when his two sons came to pay their respects. Seeing their father's angry expression, as if he wanted to settle scores, they immediately asked him what was wrong.

"Father, where are we going?"

The one who spoke was Haiyu, the second young master of the Marquis's mansion. He was in the prime of his youth and had recently become a personal guard for the Crown Prince, making him even more spirited and ambitious.

Before he could finish speaking, Haibo Hou gave him a cold snort.

"And yet you spend all your time playing around with Qiao's second son, and he wants to break off your cousin's engagement, do you even know that?"

Hai Yu was surprised, as he had never heard Qiao Er mention this before, so he blocked Hai Bohou's path and asked.

"Where did Father hear that? Could it be a rumor?"

"Rumors? Your cousin has already asked someone to write to her for help, and you still say it's just a rumor? I'm going to the Qiao family right now to ask. If it really was that Qiao Er's idea, I'll teach him a lesson he won't forget!"

After saying that, he quickly left.

The composed man standing beside him was none other than Hai Jin, the eldest son of the Marquis of Haibo's mansion.

He used to be a bright and dazzling person, but since the incident three years ago, he has stayed at home and doesn't like to go out. His personality has also become much more gloomy. When he saw his father leaving in a hurry, he immediately gave instructions to his younger brother.

“Go with her. Don’t let Father make a big fuss, or it will damage your cousin’s reputation.”

Haiyu always listened to his eldest brother the most, so he hurried over. Lady Qin, the wife of the Marquis, walked up to her eldest son with a sigh, feeling sorry for him.

“My son is very generous. Your cousin is in trouble, and we as elders cannot ignore it, but it is a bit unfair to you.”

The eldest son, Haijin, shook his head, his expression remaining unchanged.

"My cousin was still young back then, and it's understandable that she might not remember everything after being egged on by others. I don't blame her. A woman's reputation is important. If the Qiao family really breaks off the engagement, I'm afraid it will be difficult for her to find a husband in the future. My son knows what's important and won't say anything."

"Good, good, my son is good."

Besides saying this, Qin didn't know how else to persuade her.

The events of that year not only ruined his son's future but also destroyed his chance to inherit the marquisate, so it's impossible for him not to be angry.

But this matter concerns their niece's lifelong happiness, so they can't just ignore it. Wouldn't that hurt their blood relatives? Even if they died, they wouldn't have the face to meet the old Marquis and their sister-in-law in the afterlife.

Horses galloped by, yet the streets remained brightly lit.

There was no curfew in Bianzhou city, so the city had its own unique nighttime scenery.

Unfortunately, neither the father nor the son had any interest in sightseeing. They went straight to the Zhenguo General's Mansion, where the servants, upon seeing that the visitors were the Marquis of Haibo and his son, quickly went inside to greet them.

His eyes were full of doubt, and judging from his aggressive manner, he thought he had come to cause trouble!