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While organizing old items in the residence, Jiang Lian'er unexpectedly discovered an unsigned letter. It was in a dimly lit storage room, where many forgotten trinkets lay piled in a corner. Among them was an old wooden box, half-buried and covered in a thick layer of dust, its carvings faded and indistinct from the passage of time.
Jiang Lian'er had initially intended to find some old clothes to cut and repurpose, hoping to save on expenses for the household. As she carefully rummaged through the clutter, she inadvertently triggered a hidden mechanism in the box, causing the letter to slip out quietly.
The paper of the letter was yellowed and coarse, with frayed edges that indicated its age.
Gently picking up the letter, Jiang Lian'er felt her fingers tremble slightly, her heart tightening with anticipation.
She cautiously unfolded it, her movements delicate as if handling a rare treasure, fearing that even a slight tug could tear the fragile paper.
The handwriting was hasty and scrawled, as if written in a rush. The ink smudged in places, suggesting that the writer had been anxious to record some important information but was constrained by time or circumstance.
The content was vague and cryptic, mentioning phrases like "the secret from twenty years ago," "the Jiang family's leverage," and "the royal family's hidden matters." This left Jiang Lian'er puzzled, her brow furrowing with worry and confusion.
Holding the letter up for closer inspection, she occasionally turned it towards the sunlight, trying to glean more clues from the texture of the paper and the strokes of ink; at other times, she closed her eyes, carefully contemplating every possible connection in her mind.
Who had written this letter? Why had it ended up here? And why did it mention such sensitive topics? Various possibilities flashed through her mind—had the Jiang family been involved in some unspeakable event?
Perhaps it was related to unfair competition in business or underhanded dealings within official circles? Or maybe there was some unknown entanglement with the royal family?
Had the Jiang family inadvertently become embroiled in a power struggle within the palace, or was there a connection to some secret plan involving royalty?
Realizing that this letter might conceal a significant crisis—one that could lead to devastating consequences for her family—Jiang Lian'er felt a chill run down her spine at the thought of their destruction. The image of her family facing annihilation and being implicated alongside her flashed through her mind. Determined to investigate this matter discreetly, she decided to start by consulting the elders of the Jiang family.
She seized an opportunity to casually ask an elderly butler during their conversation, "Grandpa Butler, you have been with the Jiang family for many years. Have you ever heard of any special events that took place in the manor twenty years ago?"
The butler, sitting on a stone bench in the courtyard soaking up the sun, was momentarily taken aback by Jiang Lian'er’s question. His cane trembled slightly in his hand, and he averted his gaze, unable to meet her eyes.
He chuckled awkwardly a couple of times, the sound echoing oddly in the quiet courtyard. "Miss, it's been so long since then. I'm afraid my memory isn't what it used to be."
Noticing the butler's unusual reaction, Jiang Lian'er felt even more convinced that there was something hidden behind his words. She pressed her lips together thoughtfully, pondering how to further investigate.
Later, she approached an elderly maid who had once served her grandmother. This maid was now responsible for some cleaning duties around the manor and was generally quiet.
Jiang Lian'er delicately inquired, "Maid, while I was sorting through some old items recently, I came across fragments related to the Jiang family's past that seem connected to twenty years ago. Could you tell me more about it?"
The maid was wiping down tables and chairs when she heard Jiang Lian'er’s question; her cloth dropped to the floor in shock.
Her face turned pale instantly, beads of sweat forming on her forehead as she glanced around nervously. Lowering her voice, she warned, "Miss, some things are better left unasked. Knowing too much won't do you any good." With that, she hurried away, leaving Jiang Lian'er standing there, her heart filled with deepening confusion.
Jiang Lian'er felt increasingly perplexed by the matter and was unwilling to give up so easily. Thus, she began searching for clues in the Jiang Residence's library.
The library was filled with numerous books; rows of towering shelves stood like a forest, permeated with the scent of aged paper.
She meticulously flipped through book after book, looking for records related to twenty years ago. Often she would spend an entire day immersed in her search, leaving her back sore and her eyes red and strained from staring at the pages for too long. Yet she complained not at all; occasionally pausing to rub her eyes, she would dive back into her quest for information.
Finally, in a forgotten corner of the library, she stumbled upon an ancient book that held some vague clues. The pages were yellowed and fragile, and the writing was somewhat faded and unclear.
She seemed to have stumbled upon some records related to a mysterious organization and a court upheaval, and it appeared that the Jiang family was also involved. Though it was only fragments of information, it was enough to stir up a storm in Jiang Lian'er’s heart.
This revelation further solidified Jiang Lian'er’s determination to uncover the truth. She understood that she bore the fate of the Jiang family on her shoulders; retreating was not an option. Even if the path ahead was fraught with thorns, she would press on bravely, seeking the secrets buried by time and resolving this looming crisis.
Clenching her fists, her eyes shone with resolve and fearlessness, as if she was already prepared to face any challenge that lay ahead.
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