"Nothing, I have a few things for you to do. Immediately send someone to do it and find the clues as soon as possible." Xiao Bojian's voice was trembling with excitement.

Since his master did not reply, Wei Jia did not dare to ask again.

After listening to Xiao Bojian's instructions, he jumped off the carriage and went to find his subordinates to do the work.

Xiao Bojian sat alone in the carriage. He leaned against the carriage wall and closed his eyes, but he suddenly laughed out loud.

This time, the opportunity that was delivered to his doorstep was finally his real chance to wipe out his shame and take revenge!

He had endured humiliation for so many years. He wanted to let his enemies have a taste of the slander and pain that his family had suffered in the past.

But as he thought about it, a murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

How did the person who wrote the letter know about those secrets?

This was not the first time. Back in Su City, he had received a letter like this, but he could not find the source either.

It was as if there was someone hiding in the dark who already knew everything that was going to happen. He quietly laid out a plan to obtain the greatest benefit.

Thinking of this, Xiao Bojian shook his head.

He did not believe in ghosts and gods, so how could he forcefully put such a deduction into reality?

No matter who the person behind him was, or how well they hid their identity, he would find this person and make them shut up forever.

From the time he was sensible, he knew that the best at keeping secrets in this world were not the living, but the dead!

Mu Xiang was in the warm room of Qing Xi Hall instructing a servant girl to do things. Suddenly, she felt a chill down her spine and her entire body trembled.

She shrank her neck, feeling that her reaction was very strange, but she did not think too much about it.

In her eyes, being able to obtain a new life and retain the memories of her previous life was already her greatest honor. Now that she knew everything that was going to happen in the future, who could escape from her hands?

This time, even the clever and cunning Xiao Bojian would be toyed with in the palm of her hands!

Today, He Changdi came back early. It was not even evening yet.

Chu Lian, who had been sitting in the small study for most of the day, was bored and asked He Sanlang to teach her a few punches and kicks.

He Changdi could not stand his wife's soft voice and could only bring her to the training room.

Chu Lian did not have any foundation in martial arts, but with Wenqing and Wenlan's pointers, her punches were somewhat decent.

He Sanlang was quite surprised to see this. "You secretly practiced it before?"

Chu Lian took a dry cloth towel from the screen and wiped the sweat off her forehead. "What do you mean by sneaky? Why do I have to sneak when I'm practicing martial arts? Can't I do it openly?"

He Changdi taught Chu Lian a simple set of self-defense boxing. He originally thought that Chu Lian was just doing it on a whim, but he didn't expect that she would actually practice for more than an hour.

Even though she was wearing loose clothes that were convenient for practicing martial arts, and it was the beginning of spring, Chu Lian's little face was red and her back was drenched in sweat after this round of training.

He Sanlang took out her handkerchief to wipe her sweat and used his large palm to cover her flushed face.

Frowning slightly, he said, "It's fine if you're just casually practicing, but why are you so desperate?"

Chu Lian pulled him to sit down on a long bench. The two of them took the warm water from Wenqing's hands and drank it. Chu Lian puffed up her cheeks. "What kind of skill is only yours if you learn it. Besides, I'm just doing my best. I'm not risking my life. You think too highly of me."

He Sanlang smiled slightly and reached out to push away Chu Lian's slightly sweaty bangs. "Wenqing and Wenlan are here. At the very least, you still have me by your side. Learning martial arts is very tiring."

The women in the great martial arts super aristocratic families all chased after slender and delicate bodies. Some of them didn't even dare to eat much to maintain their figures, let alone practice martial arts.

Nowadays, even the daughters of military families rarely practiced martial arts.

Chu Lian, however, did the opposite. He really didn't know what was going on in her little head.

He Changdi's eyes darkened. He suddenly remembered that in his past life, when his wife 'Chu Lian' saw him coming to the training field every day, not only did she not admire him, she even looked at him with disdain. In her eyes, military officials were always several heads lower than civil officials, so she disdained practicing martial arts.

Chu Lian shook her head. "Practicing martial arts can strengthen the body. At my age, I don't expect to be skilled in martial arts, but knowing a few moves can be a precaution. Even if it's you, you can't tie me to your waist everywhere you go."

He Sanlang was amused by her. For the first time, he laughed heartily and couldn't help but caress his wife's smooth cheeks.

"From now on, your husband will tie you to my waist and bring you with me everywhere I go."

Chu Lian blinked. "Really?

You're not lying to me? "

"I wouldn't dare lie to you!"

Chu Lian realized that this guy was getting more and more glib in front of her.

Although He Sanlang didn't sweat much, Chu Lian was indeed tired. He accompanied his wife to rest in the training room.

He suddenly thought of something.

"There's something I need to tell you. The British Duke wants to betroth your fifth sister to Xiao Bojian."

"What?" Chu Lian raised her head in surprise and stared at He Changdi.

"I heard that it was secretly decided and hasn't been announced yet. If nothing unexpected happens, we'll hear about it in a few days."

Xiao Bojian and Sister Su?

Chu Lian's mind raced. She remembered Sister Su's kind reminder that day at the British Duke's Estate.

"Do you think this is part of Xiao Bojian's plan or something else?"

He Changdi narrowed his eyes slightly. "Probably both. Chu Yuan's reputation is in tatters, and the only girl of suitable age in the British Duke's Estate is your fifth sister."

He Sanlang's words had a deeper meaning, but Chu Lian understood what he meant.

Whether it was Sister Yuan or Sister Su, they weren't without selfish motives. Chu Lian had been worried about Sister Su in the past, afraid that she would miss her blossoming season because of all the things that had happened before. She wanted to find a way to get Sister Su a good marriage after moving out of Duke Jing 'an's Estate. Now that Sister Su had her eyes on Xiao Bojian, she didn't need to interfere anymore.

Actually, this wasn't to say that Sister Su was selfish and unreasonable, or that she was scheming.

She also had to think for herself. Although Chu Lian had become a chess piece in her scheme, Sister Su hadn't harmed her in the end. She only used her own methods to get what she wanted.

As for whether it was good or not, only Sister Su herself would know.

He Changdi patted Chu Lian's shoulder.

Chu Lian knew that He Changdi was comforting her.

He probably already knew that Fifth Sister Chu Su was the person she had the best impression of in the entire British Duke's Estate, which was why he mentioned it to her now.

When the couple came out of the training room, it was already time for dinner. After dinner, Chu Lian told He Changdi about her mother-in-law, Countess Jing 'an's, lack of money.

Then, she waved her hand and had Xiyan bring two maidservants out with a brocade box that contained a cloisonne vase.

"Mother pawned this. I asked someone to secretly redeem it. Go to Mother's place later and bring it to her."

He Changdi suddenly took a step forward and hugged Chu Lian tightly in his arms. All the servants in the room lowered their heads in fear.

He buried his face in Chu Lian's neck and pecked her fair and tender neck. Then, he whispered in her ear in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Lian 'er, it's so good to have you."

Chu Lian was startled by his sudden movement and was stunned. Then, she heard his soft and numbing voice in her ear, and her heart melted into water.

Her face turned slightly red and she muttered, "I just found out that I'm so good!"

At this time, the perceptive Senior Servant Gui had already chased the maidservants out of the room.

Only the young couple was left in the room. He Changdi bent down slightly and picked her up by the knees with his long arms. He carried her horizontally and strode into the bedroom.

Chu Lian cried out in surprise and hurriedly wrapped her arms around his neck. Her almond-shaped eyes glared at him, "What are you doing!"

He Sanlang lowered his head and blew on the tip of her red ear. His voice was low and husky as he said, "I'm doing you …"

Chu Lian, "…"

Since when did He Changdi become so obscene?!

Chu Lian was extremely angry, but she was weaker than him and couldn't win against him at all. Her resistance was also sealed in his mouth, and all that was left were a few weak whimpers.

For a moment, the bedroom was filled with the warmth of spring.

He Changdi was only satisfied when it was late at night. It was unlikely that he would be able to deliver Countess Jing 'an's vase tonight.

The next day, He Changdi personally delivered the cloisonne vase to his mother's courtyard and then went to court.

Chu Lian and her mother-in-law, Countess Jing 'an, went to Qingxi Hall together to pay their respects. Although her mother-in-law didn't say any words of gratitude in front of her, the happiness and love in her eyes couldn't be hidden.

Countess Jing 'an held Chu Lian's hand as the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law walked through the garden. It was the beginning of March, so Shengjing City wasn't cold anymore. The garden was gradually becoming green.

The winter jasmine that was supposed to herald spring was already in full bloom.

At this time, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were passing by a few clusters of winter jasmine.

"Lian 'er, San Lang has already spoken, so Mother won't say anything else. You're a good child, so live well with San Lang in the future. If San Lang bullies you, tell Mother, and Mother will help you reprimand him."

Chu Lian hugged Countess Jing 'an's arm. "Mother, you're willing to part with him? You were the one who carried him in your womb for ten months!"

Countess Jing 'an rolled her eyes. "He has thick skin and thick flesh. What's there to be reluctant about? I've given birth to three children, and all of them are troublesome."

Perhaps it was because Countess Jing 'an remembered He Dalang and He Erlang's marriage, but the last bit of good color on her face instantly disappeared.

Chu Lian saw that her mother-in-law's expression wasn't good, so she hurriedly comforted her. "Mother, don't think too much. If we delay it for a bit longer, Father will be back soon. He definitely won't agree to Big Brother and Sister Zhen's marriage."

Countess Jing 'an nodded. "That's the only thing we can do now."

Unfortunately, when they arrived at Qingxi Hall, He Ying brought up the matter in front of the Matriarch and Countess Jing 'an.

The Matriarch was also moved by her daughter's words. Coupled with the guilt she felt towards her daughter and granddaughter, she really thought of betrothing Pan Nianzhen to He Dalang as his second wife.

When the mother-daughter duo said this, Countess Jing 'an was so angry that she actually fainted.

Chu Lian was sitting right next to Countess Jing 'an. When she saw this, she jumped in fright. She hurriedly ordered the servant girls to carry Countess Jing' an to a side room, and then quickly went to find Miracle Doctor Miao.

He Ying didn't expect her sister-in-law to be so useless. She was so angry that she fainted with just a few words.

She immediately became nervous.

She tugged at Matriarch He's sleeve and looked at her anxiously. The Matriarch didn't expect things to turn out like this either, but it was already done. There was no point in regretting it, so she could only glare at her daughter.