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Duke An was not entirely clear about matters concerning the military camp, but it was likely a general from the Xuanyuan Army.

After all, Xuanyuan Li had many generals under his command, and Duke An, being of the younger generation, actually did not recognize the vast majority of them.

Gu Jiao placed the painting back in its original position.

Old Master Meng did not move into the Duke Estate with them. The reason was that something had happened at the Chess Manor, and he needed to return to handle the situation.

Gu Jiao was not worried about his personal safety and simply let him go.

Duke An accompanied Gu Jiao to the entrance.

The grand gates of the Duke Estate stood open for her. Steward Zheng was standing in the open courtyard with a broad smile on his face. Behind him was an opulent and extravagant carriage.

The canopy was made from top-quality yellow pear wood, its apex adorned with Eastern pearls from the South Sea. The curtains draped down in two layers: the inner layer was a bamboo screen, while the outer layer consisted of strings of shattered jade beads.

Although it was called "shattered jade," in reality, each piece was meticulously crafted from the finest jadeite, agate, and mutton-fat white jade.

Two tall, powerful white stallions were harnessed to the carriage. Their strong and muscular build was striking. Gu Jiao blinked and asked, "Uh… this is…?"

Steward Zheng walked forward with a beaming smile, respectfully bowing to both of them. "Lord Duke, Young master!"

Then, turning to Gu Jiao, he said, "This is the carriage this servant has prepared for the young master. I wonder if young master finds it satisfactory?"

Lord Duke was certainly more than satisfied.

A carriage this lavish was the only kind befitting her.

On the other hand, Gu Jiao couldn't help but think, isn't this a bit too extravagant? If I go out riding in this, won't I get robbed?

Then again, on second thought, it seemed like no one would be able to rob her anyway.

"Thank you, adoptive father!" Gu Jiao expressed her gratitude to Duke An and was about to board the carriage.

"Young master, please wait a moment!" Steward Zheng called out with a smile. He reached into his wide sleeves and pulled out a brand-new silver banknote. "This is your daily allowance!"

Pocket money?

O-One hundred taels?

This much?

Gu Jiao cleared her throat lightly and lowered her voice to ask Steward Zheng, "Are you sure this is for one day and not an entire month?"

Steward Zheng chuckled and replied, "It is indeed for a single day! Lord Duke instructed that the young master should spend it freely. If it's not enough, there's more!"

Such utter extravagance.

For a moment, Gu Jiao had an illusion, as if she had traveled back to her previous life, watching the rich parents of her classmates sending their children off—equipping them with luxury cars and handing them a huge sum of pocket money, only missing the line: 'Don't come back until you've spent it all.'

Hmm, so this is what it feels like to be a rich second-generation heir?

Not bad at all.

Gu Jiao solemnly accepted the banknote.

Seeing her take it, Duke An's eyes finally showed a hint of amusement.

After bidding farewell to Duke An, Gu Jiao boarded the carriage and left.

Steward Zheng stepped behind Duke An, pushing his wheelchair with a cheerful smile. "Lord Duke, shall I take you back to your courtyard to rest?"

Duke An wrote on the armrest: ‘To the accounting office.’

Steward Zheng hesitated and asked, "It's already quite late. Why are you going to the accounting office?"

Duke An wrote again: ‘To make money.’

A lot of money.

So she could spend it.

……

Gu Jiao arrived at the Imperial Advisor's Hall. Grandaunt and Granduncle had been dragged out for a stroll by Little Jing Kong, while Xiao Heng was in Shangguan Yan’s room. Zhang Dequan was also there, seemingly discussing something with Xiao Heng.

Gu Jiao did not enter. Instead, she headed straight for the secret chamber at the end of the corridor.

The little medicine chest was still there, and the operating room was always ready for use.

She had rushed back specifically to change Gu Changqing’s medication. However, as soon as she stepped into the intensive care unit, she saw that the Imperial Advisor was already there and the dressing had already been changed.

"Has he woken up?" Gu Jiao asked.

"No." The Imperial Advisor replied. "Have you finished handling your matters?"

Gu Jiao responded with a light hum, "It's all been handled, and everything has been properly arranged."

The first sentence was a direct answer, while the second was a voluntary explanation. At first glance, there was nothing unusual about it, but coming from Gu Jiao, it was enough to show that her trust in the Imperial Advisor had taken a step forward.

Standing by the bedside, Gu Jiao looked at the unconscious Gu Changqing and said, "But there's something that's been bothering me."

The Imperial Advisor said, "What is it?"

Gu Jiao pondered for a moment and said, "I only thought of it on my way back to the Imperial Advisor's Hall just now. Based on the intelligence brought back by the Eldest Imperial Grandson, Imperial Noble Consort Han believes that it was Imperial Consort Wang who framed her. If the Han Family wanted revenge, they should be targeting the Wang Family. Why would they come after my family instead? If it’s related to the Crown Prince’s downfall, that incident happened quite some time ago. The Han Family's reaction seems far too delayed."

The Imperial Advisor showed no surprise at her doubts. It was evident that he had also noticed something off about the situation.

Instead of offering his own conclusions directly, he asked Gu Jiao, "What do you think?"

Gu Jiao said, "I suspect that there was a traitor among the five people close to Imperial Consort Wang. This person may have leaked the truth—that Shangguan Yan’s fake injury was used to frame Imperial Noble Consort Han and her son. Imperial Noble Consort Han then informed the Han Family."

"Or—" The Imperial Advisor looked at Gu Jiao with deep meaning in his gaze.

Gu Jiao caught his intent and furrowed her brows slightly. "Or… there was no traitor at all. The Han Family took the initiative, and it wasn't because of Imperial Noble Consort Han's situation at all, but rather——"

At that moment, a sudden realization struck her, and her expression changed. "My appointment as the commander of the Black Wind Cavalry! The Han Family wants to use my family as leverage to force me to give up the position!"

"Not too slow on the uptake." The Imperial Advisor remarked coolly. Then he turned and walked to the medicine cabinet, retrieving a bottle of anti-inflammatory medicine. "Your time in the Black Wind Camp won't be easy. You’d best be mentally prepared."

"I know." Gu Jiao said.

"Go about your business." The Imperial Advisor said indifferently. "Aren’t there still matters you need to attend to?"

Why did he suddenly turn so aloof? He was becoming more and more like godfather.

Was he really not godfather?

If he was, then she could finally get her revenge.

In her past life, her godfather's martial skills were too overwhelming; she was always the one getting beaten.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" The Imperial Advisor noticed the mischievous glint in Gu Jiao’s eyes.

"Nothing." Gu Jiao replied, retracting her gaze without a change in expression.

No martial arts skills. Looks easy to bully.

Better not let me find out you’re godfather.

Otherwise, before acknowledging you, I’ll have to beat you up first to settle old scores from my previous life.

"Xiao Liulang."

Just as Gu Jiao reached the doorway, the Imperial Advisor suddenly called her back.

She turned around. "What is it?"

The Imperial Advisor said, "If—I'm only saying if—Gu Changqing wakes up and finds himself a cripple…"

Without hesitation, Gu Jiao said, "I'll take care of him."

Gu Jiao still needed to escort Grandaunt and Gran-uncle to the Duke Estate, so she left the Imperial Advisor in charge of things here for the time being.

However, just as she stepped out of the secret chamber, the Imperial Advisor immediately moved to the bedside.

On the bed, Gu Changqing’s eyelids trembled slightly before he slowly opened his eyes.

Such a simple action, just opening his eyes, yet it drained almost all of his strength.

The only sound filling the intensive care unit was the heavy breathing from the oxygen mask covering his face.

The Imperial Advisor looked at Gu Changqing calmly. "Are you sure you want to go through with this?"

Gu Changqing used the last of his strength to give a slight nod.

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In the suspenseful supernatural novel “Records of Mortals,” Jiang Baiyan, once a solitary and impoverished youth, finds refuge in the Shi family of Chang’an due to his extraordinary bloodline. With his clear and captivating peach blossom eyes, this seemingly innocent young man conceals a fanatical and malevolent lunatic within. Destined to succumb to darkness amidst hardship and degradation, he becomes a harbinger of chaos.

When Shi Dai suddenly transmigrates, she takes on the role of the Shi family’s young lady, the one who subjects him to countless trials, eventually leading to her demise.

The twist? She never got to finish reading the novel.

From what she knew of the plot, Jiang Baiyan was just a silent, timid, and often bullied pitiable character.

***

Jiang Baiyan had never encountered someone like Shi Dai.

After he had slaughtered all the evil creatures in the garden, the blood-stained young man, exuding a murderous aura, approached her step by step, his lips curling into a malicious smile, "Scared?"

Shi Dai responded, “You’re really amazing! I applaud you until I spin like a spiral and fly around the moon three hundred times! And also——you have dimples when you smile!"

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

—

After seeing her at a lantern festival with another man, Jiang Baiyan lowered his eyes, his fingers twirling her hair. He said in a mocking and sinister tone, "The mansion in the western suburbs...if I hide you there, no one will find you, right?"

Shi Dai replied, "Does it come with meals and lodging? Can I sleep in everyday? Oh, and your cooking is the best!"

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

—

Jiang Baiyan was supposed to dislike her, even hate her, but as their separation drew near, his eyes turned red and he grabbed her sleeve, pleading, "Don't abandon me, alri—”

Shi Dai responded, "Alright, alright, I’ll only have you. Mwah."

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

He hasn't finished his lines yet though…

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