re, just send someone to Yiwang Mansion. Don't send any cold arrows, understand""Qingfeng."Yun Anan gave Qingfeng a look, and Qingfeng immediately understood the meaning.Tianding ran forward and hugge...[]

"What's the matter, being so secretive"

Looking at Ye Ning's expression, it seems like he has something important to tell him.

The headmaster knows about the incident at Sky-Reaching Academy and also that Princess Yi has been investigating. This was originally a secret belonging to the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, but the princess has shown kindness to our Tianqiong Mountain.

Ye Ning's words were about the assassination of Han Ying and the corpse-inducing elixir incident at Yantian Academy.

First, let's talk about the assassination of Han Ying. It was Lao Wangye who spent a lot of money to hire skilled assassins from Tianjige. The mission wasn't entirely successful, nor was it a complete failure. Lao Wangye didn't pursue it further.

The Corpse Dan was a high-priced purchase by a woman in black. Though the woman wore a veil, obscuring her features, it was clear she was very familiar with Kyoto's surroundings, and she possessed a faint floral scent.

That kind of fragrance is rare, mainly produced in border towns, and it's poisonous.

The most important point was that the woman's martial arts were profound and unfathomable, and she was also a master of poison.

"The master surmised that the woman who bought Shidan should know Princess Yi."

"Ye Ning, the faint floral scent that Su Yanhe mentioned, is it similar to a mixture of jasmine and qing yuan grass, with a hint of sandalwood in the base note"

Ye Ning carefully recalled the words entrusted by the master, confirming every word without missing a single one. He did not dare to speak recklessly as there was no specific mention of the fragrance.

But before he left, he had a brief conversation with Danu, the man who sold him the corpse pill.

Dan Nu said, before the woman left, he vaguely heard her mention your name, laced with hatred.

Only the scent of borderland flowers held hatred for her.

The more you talk, the more you sound like a certain woman.

"Understood, I will be careful."

It seems that the person I guessed and what Ye Ning said are about 80% consistent.

Since the topic has been brought up, I can't stay in Kyoto any longer.

Ye Ning's temperament was just like that, once her goal was achieved, she would impatiently return to Tianqiong Mountain.

"In the future, if you have time, Princess Yi must come to Tianqiong Mountain for a visit. Yuyan always thinks of you."

"Okay, I'll definitely visit Tiānqióng Mountain when I have time."

Outside the black market, Yun An'an bid farewell to Bie Ye Ning.

Although it was only a short one or two hours, the news brought by Ye Ning from Tianqiong Mountain was quite important.

"If she were to suddenly become seriously aggressive out of the blue, she would definitely feign innocence and deny it. She would also play innocent."

With narrowed eyes, the coldness in her gaze deepened.

Since you dare to anger her again and again, bitch, you better wait for death!

Night, pervades the space between heaven and earth.

After returning to Yi Wangfu, Yun An'an simply cooked some food and locked herself in her study.

Before Beichen Yi returned, he stood behind her for a long time without being noticed.

"An'er, what are you looking at You look so engrossed."

"That startled me!"

Beichen Yi's sudden sentence startled Yun An An, making her almost jump up in place.

"I'm looking at this."

She pushed the image she was looking at back towards Beichen Yi, Yun Anan rubbing her slightly sour eyes.

"This afternoon I have been working on the map of the Book of Unwritten Words, and it is almost finished now."

Holding Bei Chen Yi's hand, Yun An An pointed to a few corners around the puzzle.

"I found that I couldn't piece together the treasure map according to the usual pattern, starting from the four corners and tracing along the river's mark upwards."

Even though she discovered the pattern, she still couldn't put the treasure map together properly, and there were several extra pieces that couldn't be fitted onto the surface.

Sitting beside Yun An'an, Bei Chen Yi raised an eyebrow and placed a treasure map in the middle. After glancing around, he pieced together the remaining fragments of the treasure map one by one.

In a flash, a treasure map with clear river patterns appeared before the two.

"Uncle... you're a genius, your IQ is off the charts!"

Yun Anan showered him with generous praise.

She spent the whole afternoon and still couldn't put it together, while Beichen Yi just needed a few glances to assemble it.

"It's not that I'm skilled, if it weren't for An'er completing the most difficult parts, I wouldn't have been able to easily put the rest together. An'er is the truly amazing one."

Being backhandedly praised, Yun An'an couldn't help but smile. She knew the next few pictures had nothing to do with her, but they were beautiful nonetheless.

Bai Shiqi, leaning against the door, curled her lips and was too lazy to point out Yun An'an's thick skin.

Where are you guys going today

Bai Shiqi asked Qingfeng, "Following Yun An'an, this guy has clearly gained a few pounds."

"The Black Market, Tiangxiang Building, Yingtian Academy, guess who I saw."

Qingfeng told Bai Shiqi all about seeing Ye Ning from the Tianjige in the black market.

And he said that when Uejishan, the chief steward of the inner chambers, saw Ye Ning, he was always proper and respectful, while Ye Ning looked down on him. But after seeing the Madam Wangfei, he was like a different person altogether.

This kind of differential treatment made the black market treat him with great respect, his face beaming with pride.

"And look at you, so smug, anyone would think you'd just gotten your hands on some treasure."

Feigning indifference, Bai Shiqi glanced at Yun An'an as he turned his head, a flicker of curiosity in his heart.

This woman is something else, knowing everyone from all walks of life. Can't she just focus on having children for the King to secure his lineage

The next day.

Class A, Group Ding.

Since yesterday's incident, the people in Jia's Ding class have been living very carefully.

When drinking water, check if the water is okay. When eating, also take out the silver needle to test it.

It's understandable that they are so cautious, people can be unpredictable and it's necessary to protect oneself.

"If the white porcelain bottle contains an antidote, and the red one contains poison, if you encounter something you can't solve, sprinkle the powder from the red porcelain bottle on your enemies."

During this time, more than thirty people in Class A have been practicing the Yuan Family Sword Manual and have made some progress. However, they are still at a disadvantage when facing high-level masters.

To prevent unnecessary incidents, Yun An'an felt it was necessary to make preparations on two fronts.

Even under the condition of military confrontation, we must strive for victory through strategy and tactics.

"Sir, please rest assured, we will also be careful in the future."

Last time with the human meat porridge incident, and this time with the Seven Steps Dispersal incident, it's a huge disgrace for them, Class A Ding.

They will retaliate with tooth for tooth and eye for eye.

A morning quickly passed, and Yun An sat in a carriage leaving Yantang Academy.

As the carriage was on its way, Yun Xiangfu's servants stationed along the route blocked Yun An'an's path.

"Your Highness, the Master has prepared wine and food. Please come to the Marquis' Mansion for a visit."

"Got it."

It's been a while since I last checked up on Lao Gou.

According to Beichen Yi, recently Beichen Han has always excluded Yun Qian Shan.

The carriage turned and drove towards Yun Xiangfu.

Compared to before, Yunxiangfu is much colder now.

The bustling crowds of the past are gone, replaced by only passersby who come and go.

As I entered Yunxiang Mansion, from afar I saw Yun Qianshan alone drinking in the pavilion.

"You said you were going to treat me to a meal, how come you're eating alone now."

Yun Anan sat opposite Yun Qian Shan, glanced at the dishes on the stone table, and couldn't help but frown.

“How did Yunxiang Mansion become so poor Wait a while, I'll eat. I'm going to make some small dishes.”

Besides a dish of peanuts, there was only a plate of cold bitter melon on the table.

Just this, and you're calling it a proper feast to entertain her

Two hours later, Yun Anan placed several dishes in front of Yun Qian Shan.

"The scent, it's just like your mother's cooking."

Yún Qiānshān put down his wine glass, picked up his chopsticks and took a piece of meat into his mouth, chewing it happily. His face was full of satisfaction.

"Were you fired"

Jiǔ Qiān Shān filled Yun An'an's cup with wine. Yun An'an said half-jokingly, "," and received a roll of the eyes in return.

Although I don't know what "being fired" means, I can tell from Yun Anan's gleeful expression that it must be something bad.

"As an old man, I have reached the time to retire from office."

"He really was dismissed from office."

A wild guess.

Otherwise, what could possibly make Old Dog Yun so despondent

"Isn't it just not serving in the court It's pleasant to be peaceful, returning to one's garden and living a simple life like an ordinary person. What's wrong with that"

Yunan An advised Yunchian Shan to let go.

The intrigues and power struggles in the officialdom can ruin one's reputation with just a slight misstep. It's better to go home, fish, and enjoy life's simple pleasures instead.

Besides, associating with a ruler is like walking with a tiger. What if I say something wrong and get killed

In short, whether he chooses to resign or is forced out, this is the best and most opportune time to step down.

"Old man, after you resign, if you don't want to idle around, I'll pay for you to buy a few dozen acres of land so that you can be a landlord and spend the rest of your life comfortably."

Yun An'an, with a kind heart, suggested that she would handle everything for Yun Qian Shan's coffin when he died, even contracting the whole thing. She was incredibly filial. Listening to this, Yun Qian Shan's eyelids twitched uncontrollably.

"Damn girl, you make me wish I was dead right now."

"That can't be done. You're Yún Xiǎng Ye now, for heaven's sake. If you truly died, wouldn't I become the murderer"

"You... huh huh, you!"

Yun Qian Shan was amused and took a sip of wine from his cup.

"Actually, your father wasn't being unreasonable, he just feels the difference."

With a sigh, Yun Qian Shan voiced the anguish in his heart.

Since the Regent returned to Kyoto, His Majesty's thoughts have become increasingly difficult to fathom.

He was an old minister who supported His Majesty from when he was a prince to becoming crown prince. But now that His Majesty has firmly established his position, he gradually pushes away this group of old ministers.

He struggled his whole life in the court, but was advised to resign at the end.

"Ah~"

Another gulp of bitter liquor went down, Yun Qianshan felt even more and more sorrow in his heart.

I know you're worried about Ning Shu.

Of course, Yun An'an knew what Yun Qian Shan was thinking.

Once I leave the court, I will no longer be able to pave the way for Yun Ning Bookstore. Even with my disciples, they are not even a fraction of my own abilities.

Yun Ning is a person with great potential, but geniuses are always envied.

Moreover, given past hostilities, there will inevitably be many obstacles ahead.

Yun An'an also understood that Yun Ning was the only son of the Yun family and the pillar supporting their household.

Now that Yun Qian Shan has been forced to resign, the Yun family's political career is also coming to an end.

"Old Yun, how did Beichen Han persuade you to resign Tell me about it, and I'll have a good laugh!"

Facing Yun An'an's gossipy expression, Yun Qian Shan felt the urge to strangle her. Old Wang with her eyes."How come Old Wang is visiting the Yi Residence"Seeing that drinking wouldn't work out, Yun An An could only bite into her fried chicken."How is it, just because I'm old doesn'...