Reborn and returned, sisters swapped

The turning point came at dusk one day.

The sky was overcast, with dark clouds looming overhead, as if foreshadowing an impending storm.

On this very day, Ah Zhong, one of Quran's most trusted assistants, suddenly made a secret visit.

Ah Zhong was a close confidant of Quran and had served her diligently for many years, earning Quran's deep trust.

However, Ah Zhong recently discovered that Quran's actions have become increasingly insidious, even at the cost of sacrificing the family's interests to achieve his personal goals.

His unease grew, and after much deliberation, he finally decided to betray Quran and reveal her conspiracy to Gu Jinyan.

That day, Gu Jinyan was quietly flipping through a family account book in his study when a soft knock came from outside the door.

The servant whispered, "Ah Zhong requests an audience, saying he has important matters to discuss." Gu Jinyan's brow twitched slightly, and he guessed the reason in his mind. He then calmly ordered, "Let him in."

Ah Zhong walked in hurriedly, his expression solemn.

After bowing, he lowered his voice and said, "Miss Jinyan, there is something I must say."

"Miss Jin Yan trusts her subordinates, so please hear me out." Gu Jin Yan sat upright in her chair, her eyes slightly lowered, and raised her hand to signal him to continue.

Ah Zhong glanced around hesitantly, and after confirming that no one was around, he slowly said, "Over the years, I have been following Miss Qulanci, but her recent actions have made me uneasy."

The transactions she secretly orchestrated not only involved foreign businesses but also colluded with several forces outside the family, with the intention of transferring the family's core business to her personal name.

I vaguely know about these things, but I dare not speak of them.

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Gu Jinyan's eyes, and he quickly began to make plans in his mind.

She suppressed the turmoil in her heart and asked softly, "Ah Zhong, why are you willing to tell me these things today?"

Do you know that betraying the Quran is severely punished?

Ah Zhong gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "I don't want to see the family being deceived. Seeing that Miss Lan Ci is becoming more and more unscrupulous, if I continue to help her, I will eventually fall into ruin with her."

"Miss Jinyan, you possess a righteous heart; your subordinate is willing to pledge allegiance to you."

Gu Jinyan nodded, his gaze clear and cold as water. After a moment's thought, he made his decision.

In the stillness of the night, Gu Jinyan sat quietly in his study, several bamboo scrolls laid out before him, his thoughts churning like a storm.

The candlelight was dim, illuminating her calm face.

She summoned Ah Zhong and instructed him in a deep voice, "Record everything you know in detail, making sure it is clear, accurate, and without omission."

The dealings between the Quran and Shengji, the transactions between Steward Liu and Steward Zhao—each and every one of them needs to be thoroughly investigated.

Ah Zhong dared not delay and immediately knelt down to accept the order.

He knew in his heart that this was the most critical moment, and any detail could affect the course of the entire situation.

Ah Zhong was organizing these secret intelligence reports under the lamp in his study. Rolls of paper were spread out, recording the intricate undercurrents within the family.

With each stroke of his pen, he felt the weight of the burden on his shoulders, for these words concerned life, death, honor, and disgrace.

Several hours later, Ah Zhong sealed the last bamboo scroll and presented it with both hands.

Gu Jinyan took it, glanced at the bamboo slip, and then nodded: "Very good. Things have developed to this point, and we can no longer delay."

Now, I need to summon Aunt Zhao.

Ah Zhong was somewhat surprised: "Miss Jin Yan, Aunt Zhao is a very shrewd person. If we summon her now, will it arouse suspicion?"

Quran smiled slightly, a sharp glint in his eyes: "Precisely because she is so thoughtful, we need to guide her into the game as soon as possible."

Today's meeting is precisely to probe her background and see where she truly stands in this game.

Ah Zhong said no more and quickly made the arrangements.

Soon after, Aunt Zhao quietly arrived at Quran's study.

She still wore a kind smile, as if nothing had happened.

"Lanci, you summoned me here so late at night, is there something important?" Aunt Zhao asked with concern.

Gu Jinyan, with a faint smile on his face, personally stood up to greet him.

He led her to the table and said, "Aunt, please sit down. These days, family affairs have been quite complicated, and I have some questions. I would like to ask you for some guidance."

Aunt Zhao was secretly on guard, but she didn't show it.

He sat down with a smile: "We're family, no need to be so polite. Jin Yan, just say the word. I'll do my best to help in any way I can."

Without wasting any words, Gu Jinyan picked up the bamboo slips on the table and handed them to Aunt Zhao.

Aunt Zhao took the book, flipped through it casually, and the smile on her face gradually disappeared.

"These are some of Shengji's recent transaction records," Gu Jinyan said calmly, his tone completely unwavering.

“Among these records, there are several transactions that involve several people in the family who should not be involved. I have thought about it a lot, but I don’t know how to deal with it.”

Aunt Zhao's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure, looked up and chuckled, "Jinyan, Shengji's affairs are always complicated, and occasional oversights are inevitable."

If you're worried, you can go and discuss it with the head of the family. Why involve me, an outsider,?