The pampered heiress holds the script and leads her cannon fodder family to a counterattack.

Qin Yezhong pointed at Mu Yan and said, "This is Mu Yan, the leader of the four secret guards. You can give him instructions if you need anything."

Qin Wanying looked at Mu Yan. The man in black in front of her was somewhat thin, but very handsome, with bright eyes and sword-like eyebrows, and an expressionless face.

Mu Yanchao and Qin Wanying lowered their eyes and nodded.

[Mu Yan, that name sounds familiar. Right, he was a bodyguard in the Marquis's mansion who fell in love with the female lead, Yan Yuelan, at first sight. In reality, Yan Yuelan was only using him. Ultimately, he faced a choice: betray the female lead or betray the Marquis's mansion. He chose to commit suicide.]

Mu Yan was extremely surprised when he heard this.

However, years of training have taught him to never reveal his true feelings under any circumstances.

The second young lady didn't open her mouth, so he was certain it wasn't her who said it.

However, the voice clearly belonged to the second young lady.

Could it be that I was hearing the Second Miss's innermost thoughts?

The voice just now said that he would fall in love with a woman named Yan Yuelan.

Wait a minute, Yan Yuelan seems to be the eldest daughter of the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat and the Crown Prince's fiancée.

Although he had never met Yan Yuelan, he had heard him mention the name when he was secretly protecting the Marquis.

The second young lady said that Yan Yuelan is the female lead. What does that mean?

Is this some kind of fictional world?

Mu Yan observed carefully and saw that the other guards had no reaction and no one was looking at him.

He stole a glance at the Marquis and noticed that the Marquis's expression was somewhat strange, and he kept looking at him.

Could it be that the Marquis can also hear the young lady's thoughts?

Mu Yan adjusted his expression again. He was sure he hadn't shown any unusual expression just now.

[Mu Yan was a loyal man; he almost died protecting his father. Unfortunately, he was consumed by love and committed suicide. I need to find a way to prevent him from developing feelings for the female lead, which will also save his life.]

There's no need for the second young lady to say that.

His life was given to him by the Marquis's mansion, and even if he were to die, he would die for the Marquis's mansion.

How could he betray his master for a woman? He needed to stay away from Yan Yuelan from now on.

[However, the Marquis's mansion's training of these shadow guards is quite good. In the future, the Marquis's mansion and the male protagonist, Xiao Dongqian, will inevitably have a struggle. With these shadow guards around, the safety of the family members can be guaranteed.]

What? War King Xiao Dongqian is the male lead? And he'll have a future conflict with the Marquis's mansion?

He must do everything in his power to protect the Marquis's residence.

Mu Yan thought this to himself, but on the surface he remained calm and composed, as if he hadn't heard anything.

"Wan Ying, you go back first. I'll give them a few more instructions."

"Yes, then I'll take my leave." Qin Wanying bowed and withdrew.

At this moment, only Qin Yezhong and four shadow guards remained in the room.

Qin Yezhong stood up and glanced at the group of people.

"You guys, did you hear anything just now?" Qin Yezhong asked.

The shadow guards were slightly taken aback, and then shook their heads.

Mu Yan subconsciously shook her head. However, she felt a little nervous. Was the Marquis asking about the young lady's true feelings? It seemed the Marquis could hear her.

"You three, go out first. Mu Yan, stay here."

The three shadow guards quickly retreated. Only Qin Yezhong and Mu Yan remained in the room.

"Mu Yan, tell me the truth, did you hear anything just now?" Qin Yezhong asked.

It seems that Mu Yan is a named character in the storybook, and quite important, and will have a significant connection with Yan Yuelan in the future.

Qin Yezhong had just observed Mu Yan closely, and his expression hadn't changed.

However, the shadow guards are all professionally trained and never show their emotions. Perhaps he's just good at hiding it.

Mu Yan stood with his head bowed, his face still expressionless. But inside, he felt a little panicked.

He didn't know whether he should tell the truth or not.

He is utterly loyal to the Marquis's mansion and will never betray it.

However, he knew perfectly well what he was.

He's just a shadow guard.

The young lady's innermost thoughts seem to be a huge secret. I only overheard those two sentences, yet I know so much, including the potential conflict between the Marquis's residence and the Sixth Prince.

As a shadow guard, he shouldn't know so much.

Moreover, he seems to have a close relationship with Yan Yuelan in the future, so the Marquis may not be able to trust him.

If the Marquis knew that he could hear the Second Miss's thoughts, would he not tolerate him?

"I heard some sounds," Mu Yan replied, his voice slightly hoarse.

Qin Yezhong was taken aback. Could he really hear him?

"There are some rustling sounds outside, like mice or wild cats passing by. Should I go out and check?"

He really didn't dare take the risk. He decided not to tell the truth.

Qin Yezhong stared intently into his eyes, as if trying to discern something from them.

However, Mu Yan's eyes remained completely unmoved.

Could it be that he really can't hear?

He believed Mu Yan was loyal, but he thought it best to be careful as she might get involved with Yan Yuelan in the future.

Wan Ying just said that they need to find a way to stop him from falling for Yan Yuelan. He believes his daughter has a way.

"No need, you can go now. Protect Wanying well from now on, and don't let her get hurt in any way," Qin Yezhong said.

"Yes, I will protect the Second Miss with my life," Mu Yan said solemnly.

Forget about female leads, he'll only protect the second young lady from now on.

After Qin Wanying left, she went straight to her older brother's room.

She remembered that in the novel, a major event would happen to her elder brother, Qin Xingyuan, a few days after she returned to the mansion.

Qin Xingyuan was in his study.

Upon hearing that his younger sister had come to see him, he hurriedly invited her in, greeting her with a smile.

Looking at Qin Wanying's pretty face, he couldn't help but smile.

My little sister is so much cuter! She's much better than my little brother.

After Qin Wanying bowed, she stared at Qin Xingyuan for a while.

[What's going on? In the novel, my brother wasn't supposed to encounter that event for several days, so why is it happening today? Did my arrival change the timeline?]

Qin Xingyuan's heart skipped a beat when he heard his younger sister's heartfelt words.

My sister's heartfelt words: life and death are uncertain.

Judging from this sentiment, it seems that what I'm about to encounter is not a good thing.

[My elder brother has a vice minister in the Ministry of Personnel named Jiang Yinhua, whom he treats very well. This man has been bribed by Xiao Dongqian and will invite my elder brother to a place where the horse he's riding has been drugged, causing him to fall off a cliff.]

After falling, although he survived, he broke his leg. Upon learning that his elder brother was alive, Jiang Yinhua feigned grief and remorse, and no one suspected he was responsible for his brother's death.

[Due to health issues, my elder brother could no longer hold the position of Minister of Personnel and could only take on some sinecure or nominal posts. It's a pity that his promising career was ruined just like that.]

Later, Jiang Yinhua succeeded his elder brother as Minister of Personnel. After Xiao Dongqian usurped the throne, he relied heavily on Jiang Yinhua, and from then on, Jiang Yinhua enjoyed a life of wealth and honor.

Qin Xingyuan broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this.