After learning the news about Li Runze, Jiang Yu could not wait a single moment; she wanted to go to her cousin immediately. However, since they had just moved out of the Marquis Manor, there were too many loose ends to tie up, and she could not spare the time. She decided to get everything in order over the next few days and then make a secret trip to Yong'an County. She had already sent someone to consult a knowledgeable carriage driver, who told her that the journey from the Capital to Yong'an County was not far—only three days. However, the route passed through an area infested with mountain bandits. The authorities had sent multiple suppression forces, but every time the bandits retreated deep into the mountains, leaving no trace. The terrain there was notoriously treacherous; once inside, it was easy to get lost, so many soldiers sent to capture them not only failed to find anyone but lost their own men in vain.
As Jiang Yu thought about this, she recalled the sincere expression on Xiao Yan’s face when he asked if she wanted to travel together, noting that their paths were the same. She could not help but feel a twinge of sympathy. What exactly was Xiao Yan’s intention? Was this ambiguous attitude meant to make her misunderstand him, or was he trying to use his charm to make her serve his purposes? Considering Xiao Yan’s power and his influence on the overall situation, Jiang Yu felt a flicker of interest. Could she—perhaps—reverse the roles and seduce him into falling…
Chapter 59