The daughter of a noble family is reborn, and she is doted on by her godmother.

"If you don't want to call me Hua Yuniang, fine, but don't think I don't know what you're up to." After delivering the things, Deng Wanyi turned around and prepared to leave.

"Don't even think about playing any tricks. Marquis Ankang has already recorded their names and prepared a banquet for them. They're just waiting for them to attend... If they don't go, my husband and I can't protect Hua Yuniang."

Deng Wanyi left without looking back, and Liu Jie followed her into the carriage.

As the group left, they waved, and a few people were called out from the passersby. It seemed that these people were the ones who had been assigned to keep watch here.

The mother and daughter hurried back. Aunt Hua had also heard about Liu Jie's return and came to Yanchun Pavilion as well.

After the three met up, they opened the two invitations and compared them side by side. They also took the opportunity to tell Aunt Hua about the events of this morning, including the village head's specific instructions.

The scroll was made of the finest brocade and bore the mark of the Marquis's residence. It even included the names of those invited.

The names of the Yun family mother and daughter, and Aunt Hua and her daughter, are all on it.

"Mother, the Marquis's intelligence network is quite comprehensive; they even wrote my name on it." Yun Qingjin looked at it for a long time, still somewhat puzzled.

She refers to herself as "Qingqing" in public. Outsiders know Yun Qingjin's identity, so some call her "Little Shopkeeper," while others simply call her "Miss Qingqing."

As for her real name, "Yun Qingjin," she has basically never revealed it to the public.

Then... how did the Marquis's family find out my full name?

Yun Yuke lowered her head and thought for a moment, then looked up and asked her daughter.

"Qingqing, think again, why would anyone know your name?"

When Yun Qingjin heard her mother say this, she was initially confused. "Huh? Is there something I don't know?"

“Yes, think about it again. Qingqing, think it over carefully.” Yun Yuke smiled, as if she already knew the answer.

Yun Qingjin pulled both invitations over, examined them carefully, and said, "The names of Aunt Hua and Sister Zhou'er must have been mentioned by this Marquis's sister and Old Man Liu. That's not surprising. My name... I just thought about it..."

Taking all that has happened recently into account, the Marquis's mansion has connections everywhere and maintains excellent relationships with the officials in Changgan City...

"Ah! Mother, I remember now, isn't my name on the household registration at the government office? The Marquis's mansion must be connected to the people from the government office before?"

Yun Yuke nodded. "Although Mother can't guarantee that this is the final answer, it is indeed the most likely answer."

"Then...should we take Aunt Hua with us? Grandpa the village head specifically said today that everyone who received an invitation should go..."

Aunt Hua nodded, "I can't cause trouble for our family because of me. Don't worry, I'll go with you. Zhou'er, she..."

"Although I don't want her to get too involved with these people, since they've made such thorough preparations, we have to face them directly. I can't keep hiding behind you and taking care of my daughter."

“Auntie…” Yun Qingjin quickly moved closer to Auntie Hua.

"Good! I knew I hadn't misjudged you," Yun Yuke exclaimed in admiration. "Yu Niang, don't worry, you won't get hurt. Don't forget we've always made self-defense tools. Let's take them with us. If they really have bad intentions, we can use them to see if our tools are any good."

Just do it.

After receiving the message that morning, Yun Yuke had already made a plan. She had previously designed and crafted many personal self-defense items, and had never neglected this matter over the years.

Moreover, some people even have some useful personal items in their possession.

Yun Yuke had originally planned to organize some useful items and give them to Zhu Ling to use when she went to see him tonight.

Even if Xing Xiaoyu is highly skilled in martial arts, there might be situations where she can't protect herself. Therefore, it might be better for ordinary people like Zhu Ling to have some more useful self-defense items.

Now that Aunt Hua and Liu Zhou'er are both forced to go, let's use the same method.

"We still have time. The banquet is in three days, right? We have time to prepare."

into the night.

The Yun mother and daughter once again scaled the wall and entered the government office.

However, this time, there were more people among those who climbed over the wall than before.

Yun Yuke sorted out several convenient personal items and packed them into a large bundle.

That's why it's considered an extra part.

The same five people met again a day later.

The five quickly exchanged information, with Yun Yuke emphasizing that they absolutely had to attend the flower-viewing banquet, otherwise they would be targeted.

"At the Feast at Hongmen, we should accept the challenge."

"Sister Zhou'er, don't be afraid. I'll protect you gently. Don't worry, I can do it."

“Alright, there are six of us in total. Three of us know martial arts, and the remaining three can handle it with our equipment.” Xing Xiaoyu patted Yun Qingjin on the shoulder approvingly.

"Back in the capital, I had seen Zhu Ling's hairpins with hidden mechanisms; they were indeed very useful."

Although preparations were basically complete, Zhu Ling did not completely relax.

"There's still one thing I'm not sure about," Zhu Ling said after thinking it over carefully.

"Why is Marquis Ankang holding this flower-viewing banquet at this time? I asked some people in the government office, especially those who are close to Marquis Ankang. They said that Marquis Ankang holds this banquet at irregular times, just according to his own whims."

Zhu Ling snorted coldly as he spoke. "Those people, including Officer Li, are all so excited and thrilled when they talk about the flower viewing banquet."

"Are you talking about those police officers who are suspected of colluding with the forces behind the scenes?"

Zhu Ling nodded. "Officer Li also received an invitation. Judging from his performance, this must be his first time receiving an invitation."

"Then...wouldn't this allow us to find out who is colluding with Marquis Ankang by observing the attendees?" Yun Yuke keenly noticed the key point.

"So, I expect this banquet to be quite spectacular."

Although Zhu Ling and Xing Xiaoyu looked relaxed, the most crucial question remained unanswered—why did Marquis Ankang suddenly arrange this flower-viewing banquet?

"By the way, Ling, could it be that your actions have been noticed by Marquis Ankang? This banquet is a trap set for you."

Yun Yuke's consideration was mainly because all the behind-the-scenes incidents pointed to the most prestigious Marquis in Changgan City, who would naturally be the direct target.

These words forced Zhu Ling and Xing Xiaoyu to re-examine their previous actions.

but……

Zhu and Xing both shook their heads. "I think we've basically avoided any problems. We've been extremely careful with our contacts. We've also arranged for people to protect Wan Qing and his family, the informant from the tofu shop."

"Several days have passed, and our people have not found anything unusual near the tofu shop. Although we cannot say for sure that it is correct, considering the arrangements made by Wan Qing and the deceased coroner Li Fu, it is still worthwhile to trust their arrangements."

“Since that’s the case…” Yun Yuke said, looking up at Liu Zhou’er who was standing to the side.

"A marquis would arrange such a lavish banquet just for his cousin?"