After her transformation and rebirth, she manipulates the innocent and ruthless to overthrow the wor

The bamboo groves were lush and green, their branches and leaves intertwined, and the lake surface was as smooth as a mirror, its waters calm and still. Guangwen Hall was extremely large, and Xiao Ran thought that since she had this leisure time, she might as well take this opportunity to tour Guangwen Hall properly.

Strolling into the depths of the bamboo forest, a plaque came into view not far away. The plaque had some chips, but it did not lose its ancient charm, and it was inscribed with the three characters "Cui Zhu Xuan" (翠竹轩).

The place was incredibly quiet, as if it were isolated from the world. Suddenly a breeze arose, rustling the bamboo leaves as if they were whispering, which further accentuated the serene and desolate atmosphere.

Looking at the plaque, Xiao Ran suddenly remembered Mr. Wen, whom she had just seen in the front yard, and turned to ask Chen Zijin, who was standing to the side.

"Sister Zijing, do you know Mr. Wen who just spoke?"

Chen Zijin turned her head, her eyes reflecting the bamboo scenery, bright and clear. "Sister, are you talking about Mr. Wenming? He's a very good gentleman!"

Seeing Xiao Ran's puzzled expression, she explained, "Mr. Wenming, although he seems a bit old-fashioned, his classes are special! Sister Xiao, you haven't been to the school for long, so you haven't taken his class yet, have you? Every time he teaches, it feels like a sudden enlightenment!"

After mentioning Wen Ming, Chen Zijin's face lit up with joy, and she seemed to be extremely fond of this gentleman.

In the pauses between Chen Zijin's words, Xiao Ran couldn't help but drift into memories of her past life.

There seemed to be a teacher named Wenming, but at that time she was too playful to remember much about how wonderful his lessons were. However, she vaguely remembered that this teacher had resigned from his teaching position not long after he started teaching her.

Xiao Ran smiled and said, "I see. Since Sister Zijin says so, I must listen carefully to Mr. Wen's lectures!"

Chen Zijin gave a cheerful "hmm," her clear voice like a bird chirping in the forest.

Before long, the two arrived at a charming little pavilion. Xiao Ran and Chen Zijin sat down in the pavilion and chatted about everyday matters for a while. Afterwards, Chen Zijin suggested returning to the main table, and Xiao Ran, thinking that Jiang Shaorong's lecture must have ended, nodded in agreement.

Unexpectedly, before the two had gone far, they heard a man's voice coming from the direction of the artificial hill not far away.

"You really don't need to pay me back! You can keep it; it was my fault that time..."

Upon hearing the voice, Xiao Ran felt an instant connection and recognized it as Nangong Ming. But... why was Nangong Ming here? He always enjoyed traveling and having fun; this didn't seem like a place he would linger.

Just as Xiao Ran was about to step forward to ask, she heard a woman's voice again. That voice was unforgettable to her; it was He Wan.

He Wan's sweet voice carried a hint of fragility, like that of a startled deer, "Your Highness, I shouldn't accept this gift. I was blind that day; it was I who offended Your Highness..."

Nangong Ming's voice was filled with anxiety, "Stop talking! I told you to take it, so take it. How can I take back what I've given away!"

"But... Wan'er is afraid that Sister Ran will misunderstand. Wan'er is Sister Ran's study companion..."

He Wan's words flowed like a gentle stream, melodious and graceful, like a kind and understanding flower, revealing her consideration for others in every way.

Nangong Ming was somewhat puzzled, "Xiao Ran... what could she possibly misunderstand?"

He Wan's words were full of surprise: "Isn't Prince Nangong in love with Sister Ran? I've heard people in the capital saying that. I'm just a dependent, and I really don't want Sister Ran to be in an embarrassing situation."

He Wan's words seemed to be for her sake, yet she constantly emphasized that she was just a lowly companion living under someone else's roof.

Xiao Ran scoffed.

As expected, even in this second life, she's still that innocent, naive girl.