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Emperor Jing ordered Pei Zhirui to investigate the assassination of Pei Zhiqing, but there was no way to start; it was like lifting a stone only to drop it on one's own foot.
As Pei Zhirui stepped through the threshold of the Wang residence, he encountered Gu Yanran coming toward him. Her phoenix eyes were swollen and dark, her face etched with sorrow.
Seeing Pei Zhirui, Gu Yanran wiped her tears and bowed slightly. "Your Highness, you have arrived. How did the matter go?"
With the unexpected twists of fate, she had no time to dwell on the deceased; what mattered most was the present.
"Yes, I have heard about the situation at the Duke of Zhongyuan's residence. I have arranged for someone to prepare what you need so that you can pay your respects properly and avoid any gossip. I have been quite busy with official matters lately, so I won’t accompany you. If you need anything, just let the steward handle it for you," Pei Zhirui said casually.
Gu Yuxuan was dead, and Li Ruofeng was also gone. What else might happen at the Duke of Zhongyuan's residence? Pei Zhirui didn’t want to speculate or know.
With three consecutive tragedies all concerning Gu Yanran, he found himself at a loss for words.
After thanking Pei Zhirui with a nod, Gu Yanran hurried out and climbed into her carriage heading toward the Duke of Zhongyuan's residence.
Watching her figure disappear into the distance, Pei Zhirui took a moment before turning back into the courtyard.
Once inside the carriage, Gu Yanran pondered for a moment before speaking to Xianglan. "It’s unacceptable that His Highness didn’t even send condolences for my mother’s passing. Go find out what exactly happened."
The news of Lord Zhiqing and his wife falling to their deaths had spread widely; what else could be troubling Pei Zhirui? Gu Yanran couldn’t understand.
Suddenly, she realized that she and Pei Zhirui had grown increasingly distant over time. Was it after she was brought into the Wang residence or after Gu Yuxuan's death? She couldn’t tell.
Xianglan acknowledged her request, and in an instant, a chilling determination filled Gu Yanran’s darkened eyes.
Consort An had set her sights on Zhang Yiwen, the granddaughter of Grand Tutor Zhang, as a potential match for Pei Zhirui. If she continued to distance herself from him like this, she might not only lose her position as consort but even her status as a royal wife could be at risk.
At the entrance of the Duke of Zhongyuan's residence, although white mourning ribbons hung prominently, it seemed that no one inside truly mourned Li Ruofeng’s departure. Aside from Granny Li kneeling by the spirit tablet, there was no one else keeping vigil.
Gu Yanran approached Granny Li and said, "Granny, I’m here."
Li Ruofeng had always favored Gu Yuxuan; Gu Yanran felt a pang of jealousy.
Now that he was gone, she finally had no concerns holding her back and could boldly pursue her own desires.
With King Jing and his wife dead and Li Ruofeng also gone, Chen Die and her son had achieved their wishes, leaving only a blind man who posed no threat.
Kneeling on the ground, Gu Yanran felt a surge of triumph but still wore a mask of sorrow befitting a dutiful daughter who had lost her mother.
Li Ruofeng's death stirred no ripples within the Duke of Zhongyuan's residence; life continued as usual for everyone inside as they went about their daily routines without any disruption.
In the manor, no one was happier than Chen Die and her son.
In the Songhe Courtyard, Old Madam Gu was so enraged by Chen Die that she could hardly catch her breath. Gu Wan Ning, that blind girl, had not only survived but had also caused Li Ruofeng to perish in flames. While Li Ruofeng deserved his fate, her initial target had always been Gu Wan Ning, and now she had escaped unscathed.
"You did well! Didn't you promise me it was foolproof?" Old Madam Gu fumed, her face flushed with anger. Li Ruofeng was dead, yet Gu Wan Ning was still alive and well, suffering not a single loss. Old Madam Gu's rage boiled over; she wished she could eliminate Gu Wan Ning once and for all.
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