Could it be Huo Feng, the Sixth Young Master of Jing Wang Manor?
And Xiangyun—that name sounded very familiar too. Wasn’t she Huo Feng’s most beloved Noble Concubine in her previous life?
So they had already gotten involved this early?
Lin Pianran remembered clearly that in her previous life, it would still be over a year before Li Xiangyun entered Jing Wang Manor.
She never expected that they had already secretly become involved and conceived a child so early.
Truly astonishing!
In her previous life, Huo Feng’s official wife was Li Xiangting, the Di Nu of the General’s Manor.
It was said that after marriage, the couple had a good relationship and were deeply affectionate.
Although Huo Feng was as promiscuous as his father, he shared a profound bond with Li Xiangting.
A year later, his half-sister Li Xiangyun also entered Jing Wang Manor as a Noble Concubine.
The sisters served the same husband, and their relationship remained harmonious.
Now it seemed the rumors might not be true.
Probably nothing more than a joke!
The twists and turns of the story were quite intriguing.
Lin Pianran had no interest in any of this.
She only wanted to confirm whether the person inside was indeed Huo Feng.
That scumbag she hated to the bone.
She stayed to continue eavesdropping, “My little enchantress, I’ve missed you so much! You know, you’re the only one in my heart…”
“Do you truly miss this humble one? But aren’t you about to marry my sister?”
“Shouldn’t Young Master be thinking of her instead? She is your official wife after all…”
“Yet I can only meet you secretly without any status, disregarding my reputation, counting the days while longing for our meetings. Please don’t betray my feelings, Young Master!”
After speaking, Li Xiangyun covered her face and sobbed pitifully. Under the lamplight, her tear-streaked face appeared even more delicate and heart-wrenching.
“Nonsense! I only fancy you. You serve me so well in bed, making me very satisfied and happy… After your sister enters the manor, I’ll immediately find a way to bring you in too, so we can be together every day.”
“Don’t worry, my darling! You’re the only one on my mind…”
The two clung to each other intimately, whispering sweet nothings between kisses.
Their explicit words were shocking.
Indeed, it was this adulterous pair.
In her previous life, they were the ones who bullied Lin Pianran and her servant the most.
It was also Huo Feng who brutally violated Tianzhu to death.
When she died, there wasn’t a single patch of unbroken skin on her body.
Recalling the grudges from her past life, Lin Pianran’s eyes darkened considerably.
Unexpectedly, through twists of fate, she had stumbled upon him falling into her hands.
Seeking something far and wide, only to find it easily without any effort.
Even heaven was helping her.
This was perfect!
Though she hadn’t found Jing Wang Manor’s main base, catching Huo Feng this scumbag was an unexpected delight!
Lin Pianran sprayed some knockout smoke into the room.
Soon, all sounds from inside ceased.
She stealthily slipped in, collected all the valuable items, took out a small can of gasoline from her Space, splashed it around the room, then jumped out the window, lit a fire, and quietly made her escape.
All this was done without anyone noticing.
After walking some distance, Lin Pianran turned back and saw the flames beginning to spread, growing increasingly fierce.
This time, she hadn’t completely gone for the kill.
If this fire directly burned them to death, then they were simply unlucky.
If they managed to escape the blaze by chance, then she would surely make them live in hell from now on, enduring endless suffering and torment.
This was merely the beginning.
Moreover, even if they didn’t die, the two would inevitably be burned beyond recognition, certainly disfigured.
And with everyone discovering them half-naked and engaging in illicit acts together, the scandal would undoubtedly be exposed.
By adding fuel to the fire, she would ensure their reputations were utterly destroyed.
From then on, they would be infamous, ending up like rats scurrying across the street—hated and shunned by all.
With their reputations ruined and their faces disfigured, their plight would only worsen.
She would make these two struggle desperately in the mire, living in agony!
Just like Lin Pianran in her previous life, who endured unbearable suffering.
Following the path she had taken earlier, Lin Pianran carefully made her way back.
By the time she returned to the side room, more than two hours had passed.
Her two maids had already returned and were anxiously waiting for her in the courtyard.
“Miss, that guard was sent by the eldest young lady. She was also the one who ordered someone to capture the snakes,” Huanxue complained indignantly.
Lin Pianran gently reassured her two young maids.
Seeing that her room had been tidied up neatly, she slipped under the covers and fell fast asleep.
She had accomplished quite a lot throughout the day and was utterly exhausted, both tired and sleepy.
Early the next morning.
Outside, it was noisy with occasional shouts and the clamor of hurried footsteps.
Lin Pianran turned over, buried her head under the covers, and continued her rendezvous with the Duke of Zhou in her dreams.
After all, the sky wasn’t going to fall.
However, less than a quarter of an hour later, faint shouts from officers and soldiers could be heard outside.
Lin Pianran knew she couldn’t continue sleeping.
Reluctantly, she got up, dressed, and called out, “Huanxue, Tianzhu, I’m awake!”
Huanxue hurried in to assist her with washing, dressing, and grooming.
As she combed Lin Pianran’s hair, she began sharing the news from outside, her face full of excitement.
“Miss, last night, someone was bitten by a poisonous snake!”
“Surprisingly, two people were bitten—Second Madam Wang Yanwan and the eldest young lady, Lin Chuyao.”
“Oh…” Lin Pianran responded meaningfully.
Only two of them had been hit—the odds were disappointingly low.
She wasn’t satisfied with the outcome.
Huanxue continued, “I heard the eldest young lady, Lin Chuyao, was bitten the worst. In the middle of the night, she kept screaming in agony, which alerted the maids. They rushed in and saved her life.”
“They quickly reported to the madam and summoned the imperial physician. Despite treating her for so long, he hasn’t fully cured her. She’s still lying in bed, half-alive!”
“When the madam and the third young lady learned that the eldest young lady had been bitten, they hurriedly got up and discovered snakes in their room as well. They had them cleared out and narrowly escaped disaster.”
“However, upon finding their belongings ransacked, they were furious. Early this morning, they reported it to the authorities.”
“By the time the main branch remembered to warn the second branch about the poisonous snakes, Second Madam had already been bitten. Fortunately, the snake that bit her wasn’t venomous. She only suffered some pain, and her two wounds were bandaged.”
“Also, last night, when the poisonous snake bites were discovered, the servants didn’t dare disturb Old Madam Lin, fearing it would disrupt her sleep.”
“This morning when they went to report to the old madam, the matron called out several times but there was no response from the room. They had to push the door open and enter, only to discover that the old madam had long been dead, her corpse already stiff.”
“Her room had been completely ransacked, leaving only a blood-soaked body lying on the bed – it looked utterly bizarre!”
Lin Pianran listened with unwavering patience, a faint smile gracing her face, suggesting she was in rather good spirits.
“Miss, who do you think would dare have the audacity to secretly harm Old Madam Lin?”