Yun Jinnian didn’t speak these words to frighten with empty threats.
It was clear that the mastermind behind the scenes wanted to slowly torture the Duan Family, not only to make them die without descendants but also to live in constant fear and panic.
These days, the Duan Family must have been seeking out doctors and asking for medicines everywhere, yet to no avail, for the mastermind’s poison truly was formidable.
Unable to find a cure, they pinned all their hopes on her.
Duan Qimeng took a deep breath, "That’s true, but where do we even start looking for this person? I’m not going to lie to the Commandery Princess, I’ve tried everything and I’m at my wits’ end!"
People in the manor have come and gone, and there have been numerous killings, creating an atmosphere of terror. Many who could leave, did so.
A number of my cousins divorced their wives, and upon returning home, these women immediately found antidotes, causing several family members now to consider divorce.
The corruption of the Duan Family had begun long ago, even his official position had merely stabilized without advancement.
However, once the poison is cured and the family divided, he planned to resign his official post and retire, spending a peaceful life with Wanrong.
"There’s no need to rush. My people are likely on the verge of finding that person. Prepare yourselves and follow me in a while to find out exactly what grievance drives them to such extreme measures!" Yun Jinnian spoke calmly.
Her words brought immediate silence to the members of the Duan family.
Looking at Yun Jinnian with eyes filled with gratitude, Ruan Wanrong took Yun Jinnian’s hand, "Jinnian, thank you..."
Yun Jinnian smiled gently, "You’re my sister Ruan. Whatever I do, it’s only what I should do!"
Ruan Wanrong nodded her head.
Yet, she understood in this world, besides one’s parents, no one was unconditionally good to them, and even parents sometimes expected something in return.
To her, Yun Jinnian’s actions were truly moving.
Years ago, she had only helped Yun Jinnian out of pity, not wanting her to be bullied by the fickle and haughty people, uttering just a few words of support. Yet, she had not expected Yun Jinnian to remember it for so long.
To offer her so much help!
Duan Qimeng watched this exchange and turned his head away.
Sometimes, he thought money was omnipotent, and power was all-encompassing, but when faced with an enemy whose location and identity were unknown, money and power were as inconsequential as clouds.
Young in age but feeling as if he had lived through vicissitudes, all he desired was to live a life of peace and harmony with his beloved.
The waiting was like an arrow piercing the hearts of the Duan Family men.
Growing restless, yet seeing Yun Jinnian still sitting composedly, none wanted to lose face and force themselves to stay seated.
Until, a figure clad in black dropped from the roof, and the Duan Family’s Hidden Guards didn’t notice, leaving the men red-faced with embarrassment.
Yun Jinnian asked indifferently, "How did it go?"
A reminder to the Duan family that this was her, Yun Jinnian’s, person.
The person in black approached Yun Jinnian, "Miss, we’ve found them!"
"Well then, lead us there!"
Several carriages quickly departed from the Duan family estate.
Yun Jinnian and Ruan Wanrong sat together, "To see such a good family fall apart right before our eyes, Jinnian... my heart feels..."
"When a tree grows, it branches out; when a family grows, it divides. The Duan Family is now uneven, and it’s difficult for brother-in-law to support them all alone, especially when these people won’t listen to him. It’s even harder for him to handle affairs, so it’s better to divide the family!" Yun Jinnian held Ruan Wanrong’s hand firmly.
She understood Ruan Wanrong.
Having known the Duan family since childhood and played together, their feelings were not ordinary.
"What you say is true!"
Everyone is selfish to some extent; she chose her husband without hesitation.
The group went from the Inner City to the Outer City.
The Outer City, compared to the Inner City, was more bustling, with even more passersby, mostly ordinary folks; the goods sold were also more practical and affordable.
"This is my first time in the Outer City!" Ruan Wanrong said.