Xuan Yuanheng finished speaking, his face dark, and left directly.
He himself did not know the reason for his visit today.
However, he had an unexpected gain from coming here. He originally thought that the once arrogant Feng Ran was already dead, but now it seemed he was mistaken.
It appeared that those he had assigned to Feng Ran’s side should be executed.
After all, such a significant change in Feng Ran likely did not occur without reason.
And these people had failed to report it.
But the proud, arrogant, and even vibrant Feng Ran was not the one he wished to see.
The Feng Ran he wanted to see was neither human nor ghost, someone whose gaze and heart belonged solely to him.
He did not want to see Feng Ran confront him.
In truth, even he himself was unsure of his own desires at this moment.
Yet, the mere thought of her entanglement with Ling Chi Yuan and other men sent a chill through his entire being.
He himself had not realized from when his emotions began to be swayed by Feng Ran.
“Regent,” Bei Chen Ye immediately stepped forward, and upon seeing Xuan Yuanheng’s dark expression, he instinctively took a step back.
He knew well that this was not the best time for him to appear.
However, some important matters had to be explained at this very moment.
“Regent, that matter has been investigated to a considerable extent…”
“Stop,” Xuan Yuanheng’s voice was tinged with exhaustion. “We will discuss it when we return to the mansion.”
He sat in the carriage, gently turning the thumb ring, and spoke again, “When we return to the mansion, tell me everything that was investigated, word for word. I want to understand everything clearly.”
Feng Ran’s change was significant. Yet, he felt that these changes were not solely due to the appearance of those few individuals. Perhaps, there were other matters he was unaware of.
However, in this world, if he wished to know something, he would always find a way to discover it.
Once he had investigated and understood everything, it would be fine to seek out Feng Ran then.
…
In the room.
Aunt Sheng hurried in. She knew that when she saw the Regent earlier, his expression was extremely grim, as if he were capable of killing at any moment. She was naturally worried about Feng Ran.
With the Regent’s dark mood, had Feng Ran suffered more grievances and torment?
Aunt Sheng was extremely concerned.
“Feng Ran, the Regent has left, but when I saw him, his expression was grim. Did he… give you a hard time?”
“Are you injured?”
“Aunt Sheng, you don’t need to worry, I’m fine.” Feng Ran had also noticed that Aunt Sheng still seemed worried despite what she said. She saw helplessness in Aunt Sheng’s eyes.
Perhaps Aunt Sheng thought she was comforting her by saying that.
Feng Ran rose, intending to get out of bed, but Aunt Sheng stopped her.
Feng Ran looked at Aunt Sheng and said earnestly, “Aunt Sheng, look, I’m really fine.”
“Indeed, the Regent’s expression was not pleasant just now, but he only spoke a few words to me and did not lay a hand on me. Therefore, Aunt Sheng, there’s truly no need to worry.”
Aunt Sheng nodded.
As Feng Ran spoke, Aunt Sheng examined her, and only when she confirmed Feng Ran was unharmed did she finally relax.
Aunt Sheng was holding a box in her hand and handed it directly to Feng Ran.
Feng Ran accepted the box without a second thought. She noticed, however, that it didn’t seem like something Aunt Sheng would own.
“Feng Ran, Qing Huan begged me to give this to you.”
“She said it was her fault and that she was ignorant, which led her to misunderstand you. She said she hopes you will accept this and not be angry.”
At this moment, Feng Ran’s expression turned somewhat grim. However, Aunt Sheng’s attention was still on the box, and she continued with a hint of surprise, “This box looks exquisite. Qing Huan must have put a lot of effort into it.”
“Seeing her pitiful appearance, I half-heartedly agreed.”
Seeing Feng Ran’s grim expression, Aunt Sheng grew worried.
Feng Ran’s gaze remained fixed on the box. Was there something wrong with this box?
“Feng Ran, your expression is very grim. Has something happened? Or is there an issue with this box?”
Seeing Feng Ran remain silent, Aunt Sheng knew she had guessed correctly.
She reached out and took the box, saying to Feng Ran, “Feng Ran, I truly didn’t know. If I had known, I would never have brought this box here.”
“I truly did not expect this. It was my oversight. I shall immediately…”
Feng Ran shook her head. “Aunt Sheng, if Qing Huan intends to frame me, then even if we avoid this one, there will be others.”
“This time, we’ve discovered it, so let’s make Qing Huan fall hard. Then, she won’t dare to speak carelessly anymore.”
Aunt Sheng: “…”
Feng Ran grasped Aunt Sheng’s hand and said earnestly, “Aunt Sheng, could I trouble you with something?”
“Speak, you don’t need to be so polite with me,” Aunt Sheng’s voice was tinged with helplessness. “Today’s events are also my fault. If I hadn’t accepted this box and brought it to you, you wouldn’t have to worry like this.”
“You wouldn’t even have to bother dealing with Qing Huan.”
“Seeing Qing Huan so well-behaved and obedient lately, I really thought she had changed. I never expected she was waiting for this.”
“She truly has a good scheme. She even managed to plot against me.”
“Feng Ran, whatever you wish to do, whatever help you need, just ask. As for everything else, I will arrange it.”
“Qing Huan is truly reckless, daring to plot against me as well. It seems I’ve been too kind to them lately, allowing them to even entertain the thought of scheming against me.”
“Such things are not permissible.”
“Feng Ran, just proceed.”
At this point, Aunt Sheng looked at Feng Ran with some confusion, even asking with a hint of doubt, “Feng Ran, why would Qing Huan scheme against you?”
“What does she truly want to gain from you?”
Aunt Sheng pondered that Feng Ran currently had nothing left to scheme against. But since Qing Huan went to such lengths to scheme against Feng Ran, there must be some benefit to it that made her take such a risk.
In this world, no one acts without purpose.
Feng Ran sneered and said calmly, “Perhaps she overheard what the Regent said just now. That’s why she was willing to part with such a precious item.”
“The Regent said something?” Aunt Sheng pondered. The Regent’s words must have been just now. But what exactly did he say that caused Qing Huan to have such a malicious thought and method?
How did Qing Huan know?
It seemed Feng Ran was being monitored by quite a few people around her.