The Yun family members wanted to say something more, but Xuanyuan Heng had already left.
The Yun family had never been so ignored, and they were naturally furious. However, the person before them was the powerful regent, and they naturally dared not say anything.
The Yun family.
As soon as the Yun family elder returned to his mansion, he began to smash things indiscriminately. This time, they had truly lost all face, and in front of so many people.
If it weren't for the only descendant of the Yun family, why would he have to endure such humiliation?
The Yun family elder, in a fit of rage, cursed, "Does this Xuanyuan Heng really think no one can control him anymore?"
"Hmph, when one walks by the river, there's no telling when one will get wet."
"Eventually, this Xuanyuan Heng will suffer a great loss."
"This old man will watch with wide eyes."
"Hmph, this Xuanyuan Heng is simply too arrogant."
The younger generation of the Yun family heard this and trembled all over, quickly whispering, "Elder, you mustn't say any more. Walls have ears, and if someone with intentions overhears it. If such words reach Xuanyuan Heng's ears, the entire Yun family might be in trouble."
"Elder, Xuanyuan Heng is very influential now. Even the Emperor has to be respectful to him. Who dares to offend him?"
"The Yun family's foundation is solid, but compared to Xuanyuan Heng, it's just a single life."
Among the younger generation of the Yun family, one person suggested, "I heard from Yun Sheng that this matter seemed to be caused by a courtesan."
"That person seems to be the former eldest daughter of the Feng family. Could Xuanyuan Heng be angry because of this?"
The Yun family elder nodded, looked at the person who proposed the matter, and said, "Then I'll leave this matter to you to handle."
Within an hour, the Yun family had investigated all the matters.
It turned out that everything was caused by the fallen Feng Ran. They couldn't touch Xuanyuan Heng, but dealing with Feng Ran was a simple matter.
Heh, all the humiliation and grievances the Yun family suffered would be taken out on that Feng Ran.
That Feng Ran thought this matter was over? Heh, she was too naive.
The Yun family would not let this matter go so easily.
In the eyes of the Yun family, they couldn't touch Xuanyuan Heng, but dealing with Feng Ran was easy.
...
After receiving his punishment, Bei Chenye was now working by Xuanyuan Heng's side, while Feng Ran's matters were naturally handled by others.
Xuanyuan Heng seemed to be accustomed to Bei Chenye doing things for him.
Xuanyuan Heng asked, "What have you found out?"
"Your Highness, the Yun family knows they can't touch you, so they have shifted their focus to Feng Ran."
"Oh?" Xuanyuan Heng simply sneered.
Bei Chenye didn't know what Xuanyuan Heng meant, but he said nothing.
He knew his identity and what he could and couldn't do, so he naturally knew what to say and what not to say.
...
Spring Full of Wishes.
Xiao Lan Jue suddenly appeared.
His purpose in coming was very clear: to find Feng Ran.
Originally, Aunt Sheng was unwilling to let Xiao Lan Jue see Feng Ran.
Aunt Sheng knew the relationship between Xiao Lan Jue and Xuanyuan Heng well, and she was worried that Xiao Lan Jue would harm Feng Ran.
Feng Ran had already suffered too much bullying, and her body was already very weak. She couldn't withstand any more shocks. Aunt Sheng kept trying to stop him, and only when Feng Ran spoke did Aunt Sheng allow Xiao Lan Jue to enter. However, Aunt Sheng was still uneasy and stayed by her side.
Xiao Lan Jue couldn't help but smile at this.
It was the first time he had been watched like this, with such caution.
Suddenly, he found it somewhat amusing.
Normally, those girls would practically pounce on him when they saw him. It was indeed a little unaccustomed to be guarded against like this for the first time.
Feng Ran glanced at Aunt Sheng. She knew Aunt Sheng was watching out for her own good. But she was also very clear that Xiao Lan Jue would not harm her. If it weren't for Xiao Lan Jue in the Xuanyuan residence, how could she still be here now?
"Aunt Sheng, you go and do your work. It's fine here," Feng Ran said softly.
Aunt Sheng hesitated, looked at Xiao Lan Jue warily, walked to Feng Ran's side, and whispered, "Feng Ran, what do you mean by 'it's fine'? I can do something."
"At this time, I can't leave even more."
"Who knows what this person will do next?"
"When you two are having a private conversation, can you lower your voices?" Xiao Lan Jue spread his hands helplessly in response to Aunt Sheng's angry glare and displeasure, saying with great helplessness, "This really can't be blamed on me. It's just that you were speaking too loudly, and I couldn't help but hear it."
Aunt Sheng: "..."
Aunt Sheng, who had been too anxious, had spoken a bit too loudly and was losing control.
Feng Ran looked at Aunt Sheng's angry expression and took her hand, saying softly, "Feng Ran, don't worry, I can handle some things myself."
"Aunt Sheng, I believe he won't hurt me."
Aunt Sheng: "..."
This Feng Ran was still too young. Even now, she still believed him.
Xiao Lan Jue said coldly, "Can I leave now?"
Aunt Sheng also felt Xiao Lan Jue's displeasure and finally left.
In the end, Aunt Sheng left, but she felt a sense of unease as she did. But Feng Ran had told her to rest assured, so there shouldn't be any accidents.
Finally, Aunt Sheng left, and Xiao Lan Jue breathed a sigh of relief.
Xiao Lan Jue looked at Feng Ran and said with a light smile, "This is for you. I had it specially prepared for you. You were quite badly injured that day."
"Feng Ran, take it. You don't need to be wary of me."
He hadn't originally intended to say these words, but for some reason, he said them at this moment.
Thinking about Feng Ran's life, it was truly bitter. Xuanyuan Heng had hurt her so much, yet she could still endure until now, which was quite remarkable.
He glanced at Feng Ran and said softly, "Feng Ran, do you think your sacrifices for Xuanyuan Heng over the years were worth it?"
"For Xuanyuan Heng, the Feng family was destroyed. Do you think it was worth it?"
"Feng Ran, do you regret it?"
Feng Ran, who had been silent and listening to Xiao Lan Jue speak, was touched by one of his sentences and finally spoke, "I did not kill Yu Wanyan. The person I am most sorry to in this life is the Feng family."
Xiao Lan Jue frowned. Was Feng Ran defending herself?
He lowered his head and looked at Feng Ran, his eyes full of disbelief. "Since that's the case, why didn't you explain it to him? He should have listened."
Feng Ran's lips twitched slightly, and a gleam of light flashed in her eyes, but it quickly disappeared. She pulled out a faint smile. "Should have listened? I'm afraid not."
"What do you mean?" Xiao Lan Jue looked at Feng Ran suspiciously, seemingly surprised that Feng Ran would suddenly say such things.
The light in Feng Ran's eyes receded slightly. "It's nothing."
Xiao Lan Jue's eyes were filled with displeasure. He couldn't have misheard. Feng Ran had clearly expressed her dissatisfaction just now, but when he noticed something unusual, she retracted it.
Xiao Lan Jue thought about it. Since she didn't want to talk about it, there was no need for him to pursue the matter. He would just assume he had misheard.