The Grand Secretary’s Pampered Wife

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Meanwhile, outside the Duke Estate, Mu Ruxin’s frustration reached its peak after seeing Gu Jiao.

She was absolutely convinced that that person from the State of Zhao had driven a wedge between her and Duke An. Truly capable people would never stoop to flattery and manipulation.

Yet that Zhao person had wormed his way into favor with both the Chess Saint and Duke An. This proved that he was nothing but a sycophant!

Mu Ruxin could only curse herself for being too proud and too disdainful of using such base tactics; otherwise, how could she have let a person from the State of Zhao take advantage of her?

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became.

Since you struck first, don’t blame me for striking back.

Mu Ruxin found an inn and checked in. She then turned to the Duke Estate guards who had been escorting her and said, ”You may return now. I have no need for your presence. I will return to the State of Chen on my own!”

The leading guard hesitated and said, ”But Lord Duke has ordered us to ensure that Young Miss Mu returns safely to the State of Chen.”

Mu Ruxin lifted her chin slightly and said, ”That won’t be necessary. Go back and tell your Lord Duke that I appreciate his kindness. If I ever have the chance to visit the State of Yan again in the future, I will be sure to pay him a visit.”

The guards attempted to persuade her a few more times, but seeing that Mu Ruxin had firmly made up her mind, they had no choice but to relent.

The leading guard had Mu Ruxin write a letter confirming that she was voluntarily returning to her country of her own accord. Only after receiving this written proof did he lead his fellow guards back.

As soon as the guards from Duke An Estate left, Mu Ruxin instructed her personal servant girl to hire a carriage. She then boarded the carriage alone and departed from the inn.

……

The Han Family was going through a turbulent period. First, several Han Family members had met with misfortune in succession. Then, the family suffered a major blow by losing control of the Black Wind Cavalry. Now, even Imperial Noble Consort Han and her son had fallen victim to an insidious scheme, stripping them of both their imperial noble consort status and the Crown Princeʼs position.

The Han Family had been severely weakened and could no longer afford to sustain any further losses.

”How could it have failed?”

Seated in the main hall, Old Master Han, who seemed to have aged ten years overnight, rested both hands on the handle of his cane as he spoke.

Han Lei and Third Master Han stood on either side of him, while Fifth Master Han was still recovering from his injuries in his courtyard and had not come.

The atmosphere was so oppressive that even the usually unruly Third Master Han dared not show the slightest trace of his usual frivolity.

Old Master Han continued, ”And why is it that all the highly skilled death warriors were completely wiped out, while the guards, on the other hand, survived?”

It wasn’t that the guards were completely unharmed, rather, they had managed to cling to life.

The death warriors had encountered Gu Jiao. Naturally, none of them had made it out alive.

Meanwhile, the guards who had gone into the courtyard to abduct people had only been injured and knocked unconscious by Lady Nan and her group.

Han Lei reported, ”We retrieved the corpses of the death warriors. The coroner examined them and confirmed that they were all killed by a spear.”

Old Master Han narrowed his eyes. ”A spear? Xiao Liulang?”

Xiao Liulangʼs weapon was a red-tasseled spear.

And aside from him, Old Master Han could think of no one else capable of single-handedly slaughtering so many of the Han Familyʼs elite death warriors.

Han Lei said, ”He is not the real Xiao Liulang, just a Zhao native who assumed Xiao Liulang’s identity.”

Old Master Han’s voice turned icy. ”No matter who he is, this brat will be the greatest threat to the Han Family!”

As they spoke, the Han Familyʼs steward hurriedly approached, stopping at the doorway before reporting in a low voice, ”Old Master! Someone outside requests an audience!”

Old Master Han didn’t even bother asking who it was before barking, ”Did you not tell them I do not receive visitors these days?!”

At such a critical moment, the Han Family could not afford to be seen casually meeting with outsiders.

The steward hesitated before cautiously saying, ”That young lady claims she is a divine physician from the State of Chen, and… that she can cure the shizi’s injuries.”

……

Today, Zhang Dequan came to inquire about Shangguan Yan’s condition.

According to the plan, Xiao Heng informed Zhang Dequan that Shangguan Yan had woken up for a short while during the day but had fallen asleep again in the afternoon.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Dequan was overjoyed. He hurried back to the imperial palace to report the good news about Shangguan Yan to the Emperor.

Meanwhile, the five women in the harem, including Imperial Consort Wang, felt a surge of panic upon learning that Shangguan Yan had “regained” consciousness.

If before they had held onto a sliver of hope, believing that Shangguan Yan was merely trying to scare them and would not truly risk perishing alongside them, then now, her awakening was undoubtedly the final warning bell ringing loud and clear.

They had to act quickly to find something that would move Shangguan Yan’s heart, something that could redeem the leverage she held over them!

Nightfall arrived.

After being held down by his bad brother-in-law to finish his bath, Little Jing Kong climbed into bed, bounced a couple of times in dissatisfaction, and then quickly fell asleep.

Gu Jiao and Xiao Heng had discussed it and decided that, since Little Jing Kong was now his little companion, it would be best for him to stay with Xiao Heng for the time being. Once Shangguan Yan had “recovered” enough to return to the palace, Xiao Heng would then find an excuse to take Little Jing Kong to stay at the Duke Estate.

“I’ll just say we’re going to stay at uncle’s house for a few days.”

In any case, the Eldest Imperial Grandson had only a few months left to live. Any of his “final wishes” would undoubtedly be granted by the Emperor.

Gu Jiao found this plan feasible.

After their discussion, the two of them went to visit Grandaunt.

Gu Jiao had intended to help Grandaunt pack her things, but to her surprise, she found the elderly woman sitting comfortably in a chair, one leg crossed over the other, leisurely cracking sunflower seeds. Meanwhile, Old Chief had a bundle slung over each arm. “Everything’s packed! Let’s go!”

The corner of Gu Jiao’s mouth twitched. You certainly act like you’re really Grandaunt’s husband, aren’t you…

The Han Family had even set their sights on Lady Nan and her people, which meant that the “Young Miss Gu” at Canglan Women’s Academy was no longer safe either.

Gu Jiao called Gu Chengfeng along as well, and together, they boarded the carriage bound for Duke An Estate.

Duke An was someone who usually went to bed early. However, tonight, in order to wait for the arrival of these two elders, he had forced himself to stay awake until now.

Regarding her own identity, Gu Jiao had revealed very little. She only mentioned that her real name was Gu Jiao and that she was a native of the State of Zhao. She did not utter a single word about being the daughter of a marquis estate or about holding the title of County Princess Protector.

As for Empress Dowager Zhuang and Old Chief, she merely introduced them as her grandaunt and granduncle.

Duke An was a noble of an upper kingdom. However, since he cared about Gu Jiao, he naturally extended that same respect to her elders as well.

The carriage came to a stop at the entrance of a courtyard called Maple Courtyard.

Duke An’s gaze had been fixed on the carriage the entire time. And when Gu Jiao leaped down from it, it was as if his eyes lit up the entire night.

It was a look filled with the sense of fulfillment and joy that came from seeing one’s own child return home.

Empress Dowager Zhuang glanced at him briefly before being helped down from the carriage by Gu Jiao.

Old Chief, on the other hand, could only get down by himself.

Empress Dowager Zhuang: You, with your thick skin and sturdy bones, still want JiaoJiao to carry you? Walk on your own!

Steward Zheng beamed as he pushed Duke An forward to greet the two elders, “Old Master Huo, Old Madame Huo, welcome.”

Duke An wrote on the armrest of his chair: ‘I regret not being able to personally welcome you at the main gate. I hope you will forgive me.’

Gu Jiao turned to her grandaunt and translated, “Lord Duke is saying that he warmly welcomes you.”

Empress Dowager Zhuang shot her a sidelong glance. “I don’t need you to translate.”

This little girl’s heart was clearly leaning toward the other side!

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In the suspenseful supernatural novel “Records of Mortals,” Jiang Baiyan, once a solitary and impoverished youth, finds refuge in the Shi family of Chang’an due to his extraordinary bloodline. With his clear and captivating peach blossom eyes, this seemingly innocent young man conceals a fanatical and malevolent lunatic within. Destined to succumb to darkness amidst hardship and degradation, he becomes a harbinger of chaos.

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From what she knew of the plot, Jiang Baiyan was just a silent, timid, and often bullied pitiable character.

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Jiang Baiyan had never encountered someone like Shi Dai.

After he had slaughtered all the evil creatures in the garden, the blood-stained young man, exuding a murderous aura, approached her step by step, his lips curling into a malicious smile, ”Scared?”

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Jiang Baiyan: ...?

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After seeing her at a lantern festival with another man, Jiang Baiyan lowered his eyes, his fingers twirling her hair. He said in a mocking and sinister tone, ”The mansion in the western suburbs...if I hide you there, no one will find you, right?”

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Jiang Baiyan: ...?

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Jiang Baiyan was supposed to dislike her, even hate her, but as their separation drew near, his eyes turned red and he grabbed her sleeve, pleading, ”Donʼt abandon me, alri—”

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Jiang Baiyan: ...?

He hasnʼt finished his lines yet though…