What to do if you receive the wrong package?

Lin Bihua's words were filled with helplessness and pain, and her eyes were vacant.

"Sister Lin..." Although Gu Yan didn't understand what Lin Bihua's last sentence meant, he began to feel sorry for the girl in front of him.

"It's alright." Lin Bihua composed herself and smiled slightly at Gu Yan after calming down.

"Sister Lin, what do you mean by saying 'no' and 'fake'?" Zhou Yuran asked, puzzled.

Could it be that Prince Ning is mentally ill, and this female official is just a figment of his imagination?

Hua Yin took in Lin Bihua's expression, pondered for a moment, and said softly, "I think Miss Lin means that this female official is not the real person who interacted with Prince Ning in the book, but an imposter."

"What!" Gu Yan's voice rose several decibels in shock. It was yet another case of a cat being switched at birth.

"She...she...she's so bold, isn't she afraid of being discovered?"

"Is it an abyss, or an opportunity?" Hua Yin smiled slightly, a cold glint flashing in her eyes: "Perhaps she has enough confidence that she can deceive everyone."

Gu Yan frowned and turned to look at Hua Yin. "Since she is an imposter, who is the real person communicating with Prince Ning? Why not expose her true identity?"

"Yeah, that kind of person is really despicable. Even God couldn't stand it anymore, so He took her away." Zhou Yuran complained angrily from the side.

Hua Yin patted Zhou Yuran on the shoulder and smiled slightly at her and Gu Yan, gesturing for them to look at Lin Bihua.

This action left Gu Yan completely bewildered, so he could only follow Hua Yin's gaze and look at Lin Bihua.

But Zhou Yuran immediately understood, and covered her mouth in disbelief, asking softly, "Sister Lin, it wasn't you who was communicating with Prince Ning in the book..., was it...?"

Lin Bihua smiled faintly, nodded under the gaze of the others, and admitted, "You're right, that person is indeed me."

“Then…” A hint of hesitation flashed in Gu Yan’s eyes: “Sister Lin, why don’t you expose that imposter?”

Lin Bihua lowered her eyes and silently took a sip of tea. "Even if he exposes me, so what? Prince Ning already dislikes me. If he knew that the person he spends every day and night with and has even developed feelings for is me, what would Prince Ning think? He would definitely be furious and think that this is all my insidious scheme."

"After breaking off the engagement with Prince Ning, I was criticized even more in the palace. To avoid everyone, I had no choice but to hide in the library. At first, I didn't know that the person I was communicating with in the books was His Highness Prince Ning, until one day I accidentally discovered that the person was actually His Highness. That day was truly the happiest day of my life."

Her eyes revealed a sense of helplessness and confusion, as if she were lost in an endless abyss. The more she tried to get closer to the person, the further away they seemed to become.

"I finally have a chance to speak with Your Highness, even if it's just through words, I don't want to ruin this relationship."

Zhou Yuran shook her head slightly. Sister Lin was somewhat love-struck. To humbly exchange a chance to communicate, only to be impersonated—Lin Bihua might tolerate it, but she couldn't.

No, she had to find an opportunity to tell Duan Chenke about this.

"Sister Lin, did that female official who copied the book know that she was impersonating you?" Shen Mujin, who hadn't said much until now, asked.

"At first she didn't know, but later she somehow found out, and even came to me privately because of this." Lin Bihua even recalled the anxious look on the female official's face when she came to her, and the constant threats in her words, as if she was afraid that she would "complain" to Prince Ning at any moment.

Thinking of this, Lin Bihua gave a bitter smile.

Even if she told Prince Ning the truth, would he believe her?

Shen Mujin: "They contacted you? The time when you two both contracted the epidemic?"

"Yes." Lin Bihua hesitated for a moment, but finally told the truth. "I really didn't harm her. She asked me out, just to keep me quiet. She gave me a sachet. This sachet was given to me and Prince Ning by my grandmother when she was alive. I took the sachet, but I was feeling down and didn't feel like talking to her. After I came back, I developed a high fever."

"Sister Lin, we believe in you." Gu Yan patted Lin Bihua's hand, his eyes full of trust.

“Yes, Sister Lin, this female official dared to impersonate someone else; she’s obviously not a good person. Maybe she’s the one who caused you to get the disease,” Zhou Yuran chimed in from the side.

Shen Mujin nodded in agreement, "Sister Lin, did you carefully check the sachet you brought back? Is it still there?"

“She’s long gone.” Lin Bihua shook her head. “When I was diagnosed with the plague, I was in a coma with a high fever and didn’t have time to say anything. My aunt burned everything I had on me that day.”

"If you have a clear conscience, you have nothing to fear. If she really tampered with that sachet, then that female official has received her just deserts." Hua Yin sneered, feeling that the female official's death was somewhat deserved.

Zhou Yuran said helplessly, "The female official is dead, but the problem is that she's still disgusting people even after she's gone. She brought this upon herself, but now Sister Lin has to take the blame."

"Sigh." Gu Yan sighed deeply. His gaze towards Lin Bihua became even more tender.

What a wonderful Lin Jie! How could she not be able to have the one she loved!

No, we can't let Sister Lin get stuck on one person.

Gu Yan moved closer to Lin Bihua, took her arm, and advised, "Sister Lin, if you ask me, there are thousands of men in the world, why bother revolving around just one! With your looks and background, you could easily have a bunch of men falling at your feet with just a snap of your fingers."

“Yes, yes. Sister Lin, what kind of person do you like? Tell us and we’ll help you find one! We’ll definitely find one who’s all eyes to you.” Zhou Yuran moved closer to Lin Bihua’s other side. “How about the Prince of Chu? He’s also a prince, and he looks a bit like the Prince of Ning. The key is that he’s younger than the Prince of Ning, and there aren’t any messy concubines vying for his favor in the Prince’s mansion except for me.”

Lin Bihua listened to Zhou Yuran's recommendation and didn't react for a moment. She blinked blankly, as if she was digesting the long string of words Zhou Yuran had just said.

Shen Mujin, standing to the side, couldn't help but burst out laughing. "Yueya, your matchmaking skills are truly exceptional. If the older brother can't do it, then the younger brother can step in!"

At this moment, Lin Bihua also realized what was happening, and quickly waved her hand, saying with a smile, "Please spare me. Besides, would you really be willing to introduce His Highness Prince Chu to me?"

"Hmm? Why are you reluctant!" Zhou Yuran quickly explained, seeing Lin Bihua's teasing expression, "Sister Lin, don't think too much! I have no relationship with the Prince of Chu! Really!"

Lin Bihua raised an eyebrow and asked, "Alright, alright, since there's no connection, why did His Highness Prince Chu specifically ask me to take good care of you during the Feast of the Startling Swan?"

"Huh? This..." Lin Bihua stunned Zhou Yuran. She didn't expect Duan Chenke to ask Lin Bihua for help on her behalf.

Could it be that she's afraid the Empress will harm her at the Flying Swan Banquet? It has to be said, the Empress is too petty; she's still holding a grudge even after so much time has passed.

Thinking of this, Zhou Yuran couldn't help but roll her eyes and asked in a low voice, "Sister Lin, do you know why I live in the Chu Prince's Mansion?"

Lin Bihua shook her head. Although she had heard some rumors, such as the King of Chu arguing with the Empress over the daughter of the Fang family, she was still unaware of the rumors.

However, based on the information we have gathered so far, it doesn't seem to fit that description.

Zhou Yuran had no choice but to quickly explain to Lin Bihua why she was being targeted by the Empress, "So His Highness Prince Chu was just helping me out of injustice. He asked you for help this time because he was afraid that the Empress would secretly take action if she saw me."

Lin Bihua nodded knowingly, then looked solemnly at Zhou Yuran, "Miss Fang, don't worry, I will definitely stay by your side the whole time at the Flying Swan Banquet and protect you."

"Sister Lin, you're so kind." Hearing Lin Bihua's sincere words, Zhou Yuran was deeply moved. "Miss Fang, you're too formal. Just call me Yueya. If there's anything I can help you with in the future, feel free to come to me anytime!"

“That’s right, Sister Lin, we all call you Sister Lin, so please don’t call us ‘girl’ anymore. From now on, call me Ayan, her Huabao, her Mumu, and Yueya. That way, it will seem like we’re closer.” Gu Yan pointed from herself to Hua Yin, then to Shen Mujin, and finally to Zhou Yuran. Although she didn’t reveal their real names, telling Lin Bihua their nicknames showed that they truly considered Lin Bihua one of their own.

"Oh, by the way, we have another sister who has gone out on business. Her name is Qiqi. I'll introduce you to her when she comes back. She also likes martial arts, so you'll definitely get along well."

"Alright, Ayan. I really look forward to meeting this Miss Qiqi." Lin Bihua smiled, her face full of longing.

"No! It's Qiqi, not Miss Qiqi."

Just as the group was laughing together, a maidservant quickly walked over from the side corridor.

"Miss, two guests have arrived in the front hall. They are looking for these ladies, so Madam requests that you and the ladies come to the front hall."

"Looking for us?" Zhou Yuran exchanged puzzled glances with the people around her.

"Could it be that Xuan Yi and the others have returned?" Shen Mujin guessed.

"If it really were Xuan Yi visiting the Lin residence, would he be so polite in his greeting?" Gu Yan couldn't help but complain.

"We'll find out once we go and see." Hua Yin listened to the sisters' conversation, turned around, and nodded to Lin Bihua. Then, the group followed the maid and walked towards the front hall.

Upon entering the main hall and recognizing the people who had arrived, Gu Yan couldn't help but blurt out, "Who wins here?"

"Of course it's me!" Zhou Yuran quickly raised her arm. "Su Xinian is the King of Chu's man, so he definitely represents the King of Chu. I won! Pay up quickly."

"No, no, the other one is a secret guard from Weiyang Palace. We can't let you win both of them. We should split the winnings equally," Shen Mujin objected.

"Okay, okay, let's split it equally. Every little bit helps." Zhou Yuran smiled and stretched out her hands to Gu Yan and Hua Yin.

"I don't have the money. I'll ask Jiang Si for it and then I'll give it to you." Gu Yan planned to owe him for now.

“+1, I’ll give it to you after I ask Jian Yuheng for it.” Hua Yin copied the script.

Lin Bihua, standing to the side, couldn't help but smile as she recalled the bets they had made along the way.

Because sitting in the front hall were the somewhat nervous and timid Su Xinian and the Weiyang Palace guards who were ordered to protect him.

After entering the house, the group first bowed to Madam Lin, then all looked at Su Xinian. Gu Yan asked in confusion, "Little Tiger, what brings you here?"

"Have Xuan Yi and the others completed their mission?" Shen Mujin followed up with another question.

"Is everyone okay?"

“Yes…” Su Xinian listened to the chatter of the group and nodded hesitantly, unsure of how to respond.

He had just finished breakfast with Sister Hong and was planning to take her on a tour of the Prince's Mansion when Xuan Yi and Jiang Si stopped him and gave him a task: to go to the Lin Mansion and bring back the two young ladies, Bai Yanhuai and Shen Nianwan.

But looking at the four people in front of him, how could he take two of them back? He couldn't tell outsiders that they had already completed their mission last night and that nothing had actually happened today.

After a long pause, Su Xinian finally managed to say, "You should all go back to your residence soon."

Seeing that Su Xinian couldn't explain himself, Shen Mujin simply looked directly at the guard beside him.

"Tell me, what exactly happened?"

"Don't worry, ladies, things are going very smoothly. The master and Jiang Si have something to discuss with Miss Shen and Miss Bai privately. You'll find out the details when you return to your residence."

"Oh~ It's a private matter~" Zhou Yuran couldn't help but tease.

"Go back quickly and see what's going on~ Don't worry, leave Sheng Sheng and An An to us." Hua Yin said sarcastically from the side.

Gu Yan and Shen Mujin blushed deeply, and each of them took Zhou Yuran's arm and Hua Yin's arm, saying, "No, we'll go together."

Lin Bihua stepped forward and said considerately, "You can go back first without worry. Leave the two young friends to me. I will personally take them back after lunch."

"Thank you so much, Sister Lin." Gu Yan looked at Lin Bihua with great gratitude, and then said to Madam Lin with a slight apology, "Madam Lin, I'm really sorry about this time. We'll treat you to a big meal next time."

"It's okay, I'm just happy you guys came. Let's get together again next time."

After they finished speaking, they followed Su Xinian out of the Lin residence. Even after they got into the carriage, Su Xinian was still wondering if bringing everyone back would count as completing the task assigned by Xuan Yi.

After all, Sister Hong is still being held captive in the living room by Xuan Yi and the others.