After the noble lady was reborn, the whole mansion begged her for forgiveness

The night was like a silent painter, using deep blue-black as ink to gently spread across the sky, covering the streets of the capital with a distant veil.

The lights are sparse, like lost stars, dotted on this hazy picture, but they can hardly dispel the faint haze in the air, as if foreshadowing the secret that is about to be revealed.

Qin Suling's state of mind was just like the deepening night, feeling suffocated by the heaviness, yet also flashing with a resolute light.

She knew very well that there was an invisible force, like a shadow in the night, quietly weaving a huge web, intending to shroud the entire capital and even the wider world in endless darkness.

She pursed her pale lips tightly, her teeth deeply embedded, as if silently bearing invisible pressure, but her eyes, like the brightest stars in the night sky, flashed with unyielding and determination. Deep in her heart, she silently vowed: "No matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead is, I, Qin Suling, swear to peel off the layers of darkness and restore clarity to the world."

Qin Zhinan, the gentle and refined brother, stood quietly beside the carriage, with unspeakable worry locked between his brows.

His eyes were gentle and deep, like the softest moonlight in the night sky, gently falling on Qin Suling. They showed both deep concern for his sister's safety and sincere admiration for her tenacious character.

“Ling’er, after all the running around today, there is still no clue. The power behind this is indeed beyond imagination.”

His voice was low and powerful, revealing a bit of helplessness, but more of his persistence and adherence to justice.

Qin Suling gently stroked the embroidered handkerchief in her hand. The delicate touch was like a warm spring breeze, brushing across her cold heart and giving her a hint of imperceptible comfort and strength.

She spoke slowly, her voice soft but with unquestionable determination: "Brother, we need to proceed step by step and not act too hastily. Although Sister Zhao lives in the inner courtyard, her wisdom and influence may open up a new path for us."

After saying this, she whispered to the coachman, and the carriage slowly turned around in the night and drove towards the solemn and mysterious Duke's mansion.

The gate of the Duke's Mansion looks even more majestic in the night, as if it is the last barrier protecting the capital.

The moment Qin Suling stepped through the threshold, he already had a plan in mind.

She knew that this trip was not only to take advantage of the Zhao family's power, but also to find a glimmer of hope for herself and her family in this complicated situation.

Back to the carriage, Qin Zhinan looked at his sister, his eyes full of complicated emotions.

Admiration and worry intertwined, and he couldn't help but say: "Ling'er, your wisdom and courage make me, as your brother, feel ashamed. But why did you choose such a tortuous path?"

Qin Suling smiled slightly, that smile was full of confidence and deep meaning: "Brother, the world is like a game of chess. One wrong move will lead to a complete loss. If I ask the Duke's wife for help directly, it may solve the problem temporarily, but it may alert the person behind the scenes. Now, I have laid a net, and when the time is right, I can break the situation in one fell swoop."

Just as the two were discussing, the carriage suddenly stopped. The sudden jolt caught Qin Suling off guard, and his body leaned forward involuntarily.

Qin Zhinan's face changed and he glared at the driver, then quickly leaned out to check the situation.

In the night, a woman with ragged clothes and disheveled hair, like a withered peony, was sitting alone in the middle of the road, chewing a radish in her hand as if no one was around.

Next to her was the Fourth Prince, who looked helpless and embarrassed, and looked extremely embarrassed.

"Qin Suyu?"

When Qin Suling heard this, his heart suddenly tightened, as if he had been hit by a sledgehammer. He quickly opened the curtain and got out of the car.

The sight before her made her almost unable to believe her eyes. How could she not feel pity and indignation when she saw that the once stunning and admired beauty had now fallen into such a state?

She looked at Qin Suyu with mixed feelings in her heart. She felt deep sympathy for her sister's unfortunate experience, but also deep suspicion and anger about the conspiracy behind the Fourth Prince's identity.

The Fourth Prince's expression changed slightly when he saw this, but he soon regained his composure and tried to explain: "This matter..."

However, Qin Suling was no longer in the mood to listen to him.

Her eyes were like torches, piercing through the night and looking directly into the deepest part of people's hearts, where there were too many secrets and lies.

She secretly made up her mind that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, she would uncover the truth of it all and let the light shine again on this land shrouded in darkness.

The night was as dark as ink, slowly spreading across the sky, shrouding the streets in a deep tranquility.

The sparse pedestrians hurried past, leaving only a few lanterns swaying gently in the night breeze. The mottled light and shadows reflected the faces that were either worried or thoughtful, which looked particularly complex and changeable in this silent night.

Qin Suling stood in the dark, his eyes deep, secretly calculating in his heart. This invisible contest, like the night, had just unveiled its mysterious veil.

She stroked her collar, making sure every detail was ready. She felt both nervous and determined. She knew that the road ahead was long, but she was ready.

The afterglow of the setting sun, like the last brushstrokes of an old painter, dyed the sky a brilliant orange-red, gradually sinking below the horizon, leaving behind a gentle golden glow, lightly spreading on this ancient and weathered street, adding a bit of warmth to it.

Qin Suyu held a juicy green carrot in her hand. The bright color looked even more attractive in the dim light. She took a light bite and the corners of her mouth rose unconsciously. It was a pure joy that came from the bottom of her heart, as if nothing in the world could be as sweet as she felt at that moment.

"Fourth Prince, look at this carrot, it's so sweet it can go straight to your heart!"

As she spoke, she handed the carrot forward, her eyes twinkling like stars, full of anticipation and seeming to be able to see into the softest part of people's hearts.

However, the Fourth Prince's face was calm, his brows were furrowed, and his deep eyes seemed to contain thousands of mountains and rivers, with unspeakable thoughts surging in them.

"This thing is nothing but a passing cloud to me, so please take it back."

His voice was low and magnetic, and every word seemed to come from the bottom of his heart, carrying unquestionable power.

Then, he sighed softly, and the sigh drifted in the night sky, with a bit of helplessness and compromise, "Get up and follow me back."

"Going home? Where are we going?"

Qin Suyu blinked her clear eyes, which showed curiosity about the unknown world and the purity and innocence unique to children. She made the Fourth Prince feel an indescribable mixture of irritability and tenderness.

He almost subconsciously reached out his hand and took the carrot from Qin Suyu, his tone carrying a hint of tenderness and determination: "You just need to follow me, and don't ask any more questions. You will know the direction of home."

"Yeah!"

Qin Suyu was not at all displeased when she heard this. Instead, she became even more excited. She almost jumped up to hold the Fourth Prince's hand. Her innocent enthusiasm was like the warmest sunshine in spring, which instantly dispelled the coldness around her.

However, the Fourth Prince suddenly took a step back, avoiding her outstretched hand, with a hint of embarrassment and displeasure flashing across his face.

"You need to know your limits and not get too close."

There was a hint of severity in his tone, but more of it reflected his inner struggle and contradiction.

Qin Suyu looked confused, her eyes full of confusion: "It's just holding hands, what's the big deal? How can it be inappropriate?"

Her words were direct and innocent, but they made everyone present feel awkward and uncomfortable.

Qin Zhinan and Qin Suling in the carriage couldn't help but blush when they heard this, and sighed in their hearts: This Qin Suyu is so straightforward that it is impossible to ignore her. She completely disregards the boundaries between men and women.

However, isn't there a kind of precious innocence and courage in this straightforwardness?