"I wonder if the prince knows about the large number of corpses found in the Chenghe River in the western suburbs?"
Gu Beichen nodded slightly, "I remember."
"Those who died in the water all had this mark on their arms, and they were those who died of the epidemic. They were the so-called deadliest people. They polluted the water sources to achieve their goals and caused the people in the capital to be infected with the epidemic."
…
There was silence in the courtyard for a moment.
Gu Beichen's dark eyes stared at An Ruowan, "You..."
His voice paused and he said again: "This matter is too dangerous and you shouldn't investigate it."
"Although I don't have any great righteousness in my heart, the plague is not something I can survive with caution."
An Ruowan said to Gu Beichen, "My lord, don't worry. If there is any news about this matter, I will ask Caihuan to tell you immediately."
"The plague in the capital has also been brought under control. Many gold-winged insects were brought back. I gave them all to Qingfeng and distributed them in the name of the palace, so as not to offend those who are interested."
She considered it very comprehensively, and Gu Beichen looked at her with something else in his eyes, "Okay, just tell Qingfeng to do it."
After An Ruowan left with Bai Yu.
Qingfeng returned to the courtyard to report, "Your Majesty, my subordinates have sorted out all the gold-winged insects brought back by the princess."
Gu Beichen said calmly, "Just do as she said, and..."
He paused while speaking, "Ask Qingying to come back from the mission and go to An Ruowan immediately."
"Yes, I understand."
An Ruowan took Bai Yu back to the Prime Minister's Mansion, but met an unexpected person here.
After not seeing each other for many days, An Zhining's face was still rosy and she was leaning into Meng Zhiyi's arms and laughing.
When she saw An Ruowan, she immediately smiled provocatively at her and said softly and pleasantly, "Sister, are you back?"
An Ruowan stared at her with cold eyes, "Why are you here?"
"What are you talking about? She is your sister! Now that the plague is raging outside, why are we willing to leave her outside? Why are you so cruel!"
"Am I cruel?"
An Ruowan curled her lips with a sneer, "I don't know who was sent out after humiliating the family. Have you forgotten all this?"
An Huaiyu was sullen beside him. When he heard what An Ruowan said, he said in a deep voice: "An Ruowan! I don't care whether you want it or not, Zhining is my biological sister!"
"If you stay safe in the mansion, you will still have a place in the mansion! If you act recklessly, get out of the prime minister's mansion!"
After hearing this, An Zhengqian also joined in, "Zhining didn't make a big mistake. Why did you say bad words to her? Just teach her a lesson. There's nothing wrong with bringing her back now!"
An Zhining immediately threw herself into Meng Zhiyi's arms and cried, "Mother, you must not blame your sister. I know that I used to occupy your identity as the legitimate daughter of the prime minister's house."
"But I have given all of this back to you... I have nothing left, I just want the love of my mother and father... Please don't drive me out!"
An Zhining's eyes were red from crying, and she turned to look at An Ruowan, "You have been out for so many days, and you brought your nephew into the house openly, and I didn't say anything about my sister?"
When An Zhengqian heard what An Zhining said and saw Bai Yu next to An Ruowan, his brows furrowed into a frown, "What is this! How can you bring just about anyone into the house!"
"With real gold and silver, where can I take the servant I bought back here if I didn't bring him here?" An Ruowan glanced at the scheming An Zhining and sneered, "I'm not like some people who can't control their hands when they see a man. Legs, I just want to jump up."
"You!" An Zhining immediately wiped away tears, looking so pitiful.
Seeing An Zhining crying so hard, Meng Zhiyi couldn't help it anymore and said to An Ruowan, "Are you going to force me to death, or do you want Zhining?"
"You are already so pitiful. The plague has been out for so many days. Do you know what kind of life she is living outside!"
Meng Zhiyi complained in a tone of voice, "You know the position of your daughter-in-law! If I had known this, I might as well not have given birth to you!"
"Did I beg you to give birth to me?"
An Ruowan's voice was indifferent and she looked at the family, "Are you begging you to find me back?"
"I'm tired of saying this. You can leave if you want, or I can never set foot in the Prime Minister's Mansion again!"
An Ruowan sneered, "Just hold this daughter of yours and be your daughter-in-law!"
She turned around and left with Bai Yu.
There were constant scoldings inside, and An Ruowan just pretended that she didn't hear anything going on outside.
After walking through the long corridor in the backyard, Bai Yu said, "The people in the Prime Minister's Mansion treat you like this, why don't you leave?"
"I'm leaving today. I'll pack my things and leave immediately."
Bai Yu didn't expect An Ruowan to be as decisive as she said, "Where are you going?"
An Ruowan lowered her eyes and said calmly: "Go back to my grandfather's house."
After packing everything, An Ruowan was leaving, but was stopped by the boy at the front door.
"Miss, the master has ordered that you are not allowed to step out of the door."
An Ruowan laughed angrily. These people refused to bow their heads and wanted to suck her blood. How could such a good thing happen?
"Get out of my way!"
An Ruowan's eyes were cold and her voice was as cold as a cold pool, "If you don't get out of the way, don't blame me for being rude!"
The boy guarding the door sneered at An Ruowan's attitude. I believe that what they, a helpless young lady, can do to them is just some threats!
"Miss, please don't embarrass us. We are also following the rules. You should go back."
This disdainful attitude made Bai Yu cry out angrily, "Is this how you talk to the eldest lady?"
"What does this have to do with you!" said the servant next to him.
As soon as he finished speaking, a cold light flashed, and he covered his mouth and let out an ouch!
When he put his hand down again, his mouth was full of blood, and there were two knocked out teeth on his hand!
Although Bai Yu had a smile on his face, the smile in his eyes did not reach his eyes, "If you dare to speak like this next time, believe it or not, I will make your head bloom?"
The two boys guarding the door were frightened and speechless, but they did not dare to let An Ruowan and the others leave.
"I said get out of here! Can't you hear me?!"
"An Ruowan! What are you making trouble again?"
An Huaiyu came over with an impatient look and looked at An Ruowan with disgust, "Don't think that we will keep you if you make a fuss about leaving now. Don't use this bad trick on us!"
"If you don't accept this, you should ask people to let us go."
An Ruowan looked at him coldly, "What's the point of trapping me here?"
"You!" An Huaiyu looked a little confused and immediately said to the two boys: "If she wants to leave, let her go. No one will care about you if you die outside!"
An Ruowan curled her lips and sneered, "I think I will die faster if I stay here than outside. I think no one cares about you."
