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"How could there be such a coincidence? Could it be that we're really on the same path?" Liu Ruyan stood up, she was no longer in the mood to wash, she folded her hands together, feeling a little apprehensive.

She shouldn't have come out when she was still in Mi County. If she had been targeted, it would have been a huge problem.

However, it was unclear what identity the white-clothed man had right now. Was he walking on the same path as them, or intentionally following them, or could he not panic and wait to see what happened?

"How about this, tell the two Private Guard s of Zhuang Lin to go out tomorrow to gather some information, and also follow that man to investigate." Liu Ruyan bit her lower lip, "No matter what, it's better not to take the risk.

"Yes." Maid Lu agreed.

After a while, the Maid Lu said again: "Miss, I wonder if we are on the same path as you. This young master is dressed in white and has countless guards by her side.

"Lady, you might as well relax. Tomorrow, you can go and inquire about the general's news."

However, Liu Ruyan sighed and said: "I hope that's the case."

On the second day, the four of them went their separate ways as they inquired about Liu Yuanzhan's whereabouts within their Anyang Mansion.

Liu Yuanzhan had been to the Anyang Mansion before, and there were some accurate reports that Liu Yuanzhan had stayed there for a few days. This was the place he had lived the longest in, so there must be some news here.

However, Liu Ruyan did not reap any rewards. After all, at the border, the army was coming and going, and soldiers were passing by from time to time on the streets. It was a common occurrence for the citizens, how could any of them recognize the General Liu who was so far away from the capital.

They waited for a long time, and only when the sky had turned completely dark did Lin Xiaode rush back. He said that he had news of Liu Yuanzhan.

"Miss, guard Lin is back."

Maid Lu entered with Lin Xiaode behind him.

Lin Xiaode's face was filled with exhaustion, but he still saluted in accordance to the rules. He took a glance at Maid Lu and replied: "Miss, this subordinate has investigated, but the general has rested at the Anyang Mansion for around three to five days. He is a general personally received by the county magistrate of Anyang Mansion Ya."

"This subordinate specifically made a trip to the Anyang Mansion Yamen, but lady, don't worry. This subordinate only asked a few nearby commoners, and did not disturb the people in the yamen."

Liu Ruyan nodded, the people around her all knew the importance of this matter, she was not worried at all.

The guard continued, "Does young lady know of the Spring Flowers Restaurant?"

Just as he said that, before Liu Ruyan could say anything, Maid Lu's face changed, and took the lead: Why did you mention this filthy place to Miss!

"Please forgive my apologies, but the general's matter is related to this Spring Flower Hall. This subordinate has no choice but to report …"

Liu Ruyan waved her hand, and said: "It's fine, just say it."

"The county magistrate of Anyang Mansion Ya personally received the general and even sent the number one courtesan, Hua Hua House, to the general. I heard that the general and the courtesan were very uncomfortable that night, and the general was very satisfied …"

"How dare you!" Liu Ruyan could not bear to listen any longer, she slammed the table and stood up.

Lin Xiaode immediately bent down, and even the Maid Lu beside him also knelt down.

"Daddy has always been a clean person, how could he accept a girl from a brothel? This is ridiculous, where did these words come from!" Liu Ruyan was furious, her father had always been indifferent towards her mother, the two of them had been together for so many years, how could something like this happen?

Someone must have spread the rumor maliciously, but for what purpose?

"Miss, please stop being angry. Perhaps something went wrong …" Maid Lu also had a face full of worry.

"Alright, I know the seriousness of the situation." Liu Ruyan waved her hands, his heart burning with rage, "Let's stay at Anyang Mansion for another day. Tomorrow, you can go to the Spring Flower Hall and help me find out more about that Courtesan Belle, the more details the better."

"I want to see what exactly is going on!"

Liu Ruyan sat down in anger, while the Maid Lu hurried forward to pour Liu Ruyan a cup of tea.

"Where are the guards? Why haven't they returned yet?" Liu Ruyan looked out the window at the night sky. It was already very late, could it be that something had delayed him?

Maid Lu's expression changed as she turned to look at Lin Xiaode.

Lin Xiaode shook his head, and said: "In the morning, under the orders of the Lady, Lu Sheng has already gone out to follow that man. I don't know why he hasn't returned yet …"

"Could it be …" Maid Lu looked back worriedly and looked eye contact with Liu Ruyan.

"It can't be. Although Lu Sheng's hands and feet are rough and clumsy, his martial arts skills can still be considered superb. How could he be so easily discovered? Perhaps he has discovered something or is currently following him." Lin Xiaode rejected the notion that Maid Lu had not said it out loud.

Liu Ruyan frowned, she hoped that it was really like this, and that nothing bad would happen to him.

The three of them passed the night uneasily. Early morning the next day, Liu Ruyan woke up early.

The early morning air was very cold. Liu Ruyan stood in the courtyard of the inn and took in a deep breath in an attempt to dispel the haze in her heart.

After standing in the courtyard for a while, Maid Lu came over. With an ugly expression, she walked up to Liu Ruyan, and whispered into her ear: "Miss, the villa guard has returned. You, you should go and take a look …"

Liu Ruyan's heart thumped, listening to Maid Lu's tone, she knew that something had happened.

The moment Liu Ruyan stepped into the room, she saw Zhuang Lusheng kneeling on the ground. His clothes were tattered, and were stained with some dust.

When Zhuang Lu Sheng saw that Liu Ruyan had returned, he immediately kneeled down and kowtowed, and said: "Miss, your subordinate was incompetent, please punish me."

"You get up first and tell me what happened."

With that, Liu Ruyan turned and gave Lin Xiaode a meaningful look. Lin Xiaode understood and immediately went forward to help Zhuang Lu Sheng up.

"Did that person discover it?" Liu Ruyan could guess a little.

Sure enough, Zhuang Lu Sheng nodded with a gloomy expression.

"That's strange. He was still unwilling to forgive two petty thieves. How could he let you return so easily …" Liu Ruyan thought for a while, then looked at Zhuang Lu Sheng and asked, "Does he have anything that he wants you to say to me?"

Zhuang Lu Sheng's expression revealed some shock, then cupped his fists towards Liu Ruyan and said: "Miss's foresight is like that of a god. Indeed, that Young Noble locked me up for the night, and released me back early in the morning."

"He asked me to bring a message to the girl saying that it was... "They say they have no interest in the girl, and that they left early this morning."