Reborn and returned, sisters swapped

The night was as dark as ink. Gu Jinyan silently approached the teahouse. The air around them was heavy and quiet, as if everything was holding its breath and listening intently.

She gently pushed open a small window and hid herself in the shadows behind it.

My gaze pierced through the fragrant aroma of tea in the room and landed on the two people who were talking—Quran and the unfamiliar out-of-town businessman.

The two spoke in hushed tones, the candlelight on the tea table flickering, reflecting the calculation and coldness in their expressions.

The businessman leaned slightly forward and lowered his voice, saying, "Miss Gu, if this plan succeeds, Gu Jinyan's reputation will likely be completely ruined. But what if things are exposed..."

Quran chuckled dismissively, a sinister glint in his eyes: "What's there to be afraid of?"

I had arranged everything for this shipment perfectly, and the letters I forged were flawless.

"As long as you take this letter and spread the word among other merchants that Gu Jinyan is no longer honoring the contract and has abandoned the order, her reputation will naturally plummet."

Gu Jinyan heard this from outside the window and sneered inwardly.

She clenched her fists, trying her best to suppress her anger, but a cold glint appeared in her eyes.

All of this was a carefully planned conspiracy by the Quran, intending to use her reputation to completely destroy the prestige of the eldest daughter of the Quran.

The Quran seems to have been decided long ago, with even some details meticulously arranged.

"This batch of goods is very valuable, and other merchants will definitely believe it to be true, and may even force Gu Jinyan to fulfill this huge transaction."

If she fails to deliver on time, the Gu family will lose face, and Gu Jinyan will no longer be able to hold the position.

Quran tapped the table lightly with his fingers, his tone revealing a sense of smug satisfaction.

The foreign businessman hesitated slightly, but nodded nonetheless: "Okay, I will do as you instruct. However, what if things are exposed..."

"Don't worry, I've already made all the arrangements. All the responsibility will fall on her."

All I need is for you to distribute my letters.

Quran's lips curled into a cold smile, as if he could already foresee the way Gu Jinyan would be subjected to endless slander.

Gu Jinyan listened intently, her gaze icy. She gently gripped the wooden frame by the window; the cold touch made her thoughts even clearer.

Quran's scheming was beyond the imagination of ordinary people, and this conspiracy was undoubtedly aimed at completely kicking her out of the Quran family.

However, she would not sit idly by and wait for her fate.

She left quietly, her steps as light as a cat's, her figure disappearing into the night.

Upon returning to her study, she immediately summoned Xiao Li and said with a grave expression, "Arrange for a few people to find this out-of-town merchant before he leaves."

I need to know the contents of all the letters he has, especially the forged letter from the Quran that he received.

Xiao Li nodded and immediately went to arrange manpower.

Gu Jinyan sat before the candlelight, his heart churning with turmoil, yet his eyes gleamed with unwavering determination.

She wants to obtain the evidence, expose the Quran's conspiracy, and make her pay for her evil deeds.

A few days later, the merchant finally began to leave the city, preparing to spread rumors among other merchants as planned.

Upon learning the news, Gu Jinyan sent men to secretly follow and cleverly intercept the merchant.

Faced with several capable subordinates, the merchant stared wide-eyed in terror, trying to break free, but was pinned down and unable to move.

His men searched his person and found several forged letters bearing Gu Jinyan's name.

Gu Jinyan gently flipped through the letters, his gaze calm, a cold smile playing on his lips.

Every word in the letter was a frame-up against her, and the details were so detailed that they even shocked her.

She carefully put the letter away and quietly retreated back to her residence with her men.

The following morning, Gu Jinyan handed the letter to his family elders for review.

After reading it, the elders all looked grave, shocked and outraged by the evil deeds of the Quran.

Gu Jinyan calmly recounted the ins and outs of the matter without embellishment, simply presenting evidence to show that it was a conspiracy against her.

"If such a vicious heart is not dealt with, how will the family maintain its reputation in the future?"

An elderly clansman slammed his fist on the table, his eyes filled with indignation.

Another elder nodded and looked at Gu Jinyan: "Jinyan, you were able to handle this matter calmly and restore the family's reputation. This can be described as wise and decisive. The family will certainly not let you down."

When the Quran learned that his scheme had been exposed, his face turned pale, his eyes darted around, and he tried to defend himself.

However, Gu Jinyan did not say anything, but just looked at her coldly, his eyes revealing a silent pressure.

This time, the Quran's conspiracy not only failed, but also caused her status in the family to plummet.

In the following days, Gu Jinyan remained diligent in family affairs, without the slightest slackening.

The Quran was gradually neglected by the family and lost its former status.

The resentment and jealousy in her eyes grew stronger, but she could only grit her teeth in silence.

Night fell again, and Gu Jinyan stood alone in the courtyard, looking up at the night sky with a serene expression.

After this ordeal, she understood even more clearly that only with a steadfast mind could she remain undefeated in the treacherous family struggles.

On the other side, Quran's face grew increasingly pale, his heart filled with resentment and despair.

Having lost his father's trust, the road ahead will be even more difficult.