All the people in the Hou Mansion are evil, and they will be repaid tenfold after rebirth

Chu Qirui raised his eyelids slightly, his eyes were like torches, and he seemed to be staring into the distance through Lu Yundi's shoulders. His voice was low and firm: "Madam, the reason why I am interested in Zhenxing Marquis' Mansion is because I know very well that there is a secret hidden there that concerns the safety of the entire Western Wei Dynasty."

Lu Yundi's face changed slightly. She didn't expect Chu Qirui to say such a thing. She frowned slightly and looked at Chu Qirui in confusion: "Young Marquis, where did you get this from? How could the Zhenxing Marquisate hide such a secret?"

A trace of seriousness flashed in Chu Qirui's eyes. He looked directly at Lu Yundi and his tone became solemn: "Madam, this secret is very complicated. If it is not necessary, I don't want to reveal it easily. But since you asked, I have to start from the beginning."

Lu Yundi nodded slightly, signaling Chu Qirui to continue.

Chu Qirui took a deep breath and said slowly: "Madam, do you know that the rise of Zhenxing Marquis Mansion is not accidental? Back then, Zhenxing Marquis Jiang Jilian was just a small garrison, but in just a few decades, he entered the court and became a local lord. There must be something strange behind this."

A trace of thought flashed across Lu Yundi's eyes, and she said softly: "I have indeed heard that the Zhenxing Marquisate's rise was so fast that it was astonishing. But I haven't dug into the specific reasons."

Chu Qirui nodded slightly and continued, "Back then, Zhenxing Marquis Jiang Jilian made great military achievements on the frontier, but this was not the only reason for his rise. As far as I know, he accidentally discovered a secret during the war. This secret is related to the safety of our country and may even change the fate of the entire Western Wei Dynasty."

Lu Yundi's expression became more and more solemn. She frowned and asked, "What secret?"

Chu Qirui hesitated slightly. He looked at Lu Yundi, and a trace of struggle flashed in his eyes. After a moment, he finally made up his mind and said, "Madam, the secret is that the Zhenxing Marquisate has a crucial geomancy map. This geomancy map marks the important passes and troop deployments on our border, and even includes the military secrets of neighboring countries."

Lu Yundi was shocked. She had never thought that the Zhenxing Marquisate actually held such an important secret. She could not help but ask nervously, "Where is this geomancy map now?"

Chu Qirui shook his head gently: "This is exactly what I am worried about. If this geomancy map falls into the hands of others, our border will face a huge threat. The reason why I am interested in Zhenxing Marquis Mansion is that I want to find this geomancy map and ensure that it is not abused."

Lu Yundi was silent for a moment. She looked at Chu Qirui with a hint of doubt in her eyes: "Young Marquis, since you know the importance of this geomancy map, why don't you report it directly to the court, but investigate it privately?"

Chu Qirui smiled bitterly: "Madam, you don't know that the value of this geomancy map is too high. Once it is reported to the court, it will definitely cause a storm. I am worried that the Zhenxing Marquis Mansion may suffer from this storm. Moreover, I am not sure whether this geomancy map really exists, so I want to investigate it privately first."

A hint of understanding flashed across Lu Yundi's eyes, and she said softly, "So, young marquis, how do you plan to investigate?"

Chu Qirui looked at Lu Yundi, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "Madam, I plan to start from the inside of Zhenxing Marquis's Mansion and look for clues to the geomancy map. And you, as the wife of Zhenxing Marquis, may be able to lend a hand to me."

Lu Yundi was slightly stunned. She didn't expect Chu Qirui to place his hopes on her. She pondered for a moment, then shook her head gently: "Young Marquis, although you trust me so much, I am a woman and I am afraid I can't entrust you with such a big task."

Chu Qirui's eyes flashed with an expected expression. He looked at Lu Yundi and smiled, "Madam, I understand your concerns. I will act in secret on this matter and will not alert others. I hope you will not interfere too much."

......

Lu Yundi looked at Ye Wanxue carefully. After just a few days, she felt that Ye Wanxue no longer seemed as radiant as before.

Was he hurt by Jiang Yinyi's mischief, or by Jiang Lili's vanity and indifference?

In the west wing of the Zhenxing Marquis's mansion, the flickering candlelight illuminated Lu Yundi's solemn face. She sat on a rosewood chair, her eyes as clear as water, staring deeply at Ye Wanxue. Ye Wanxue stood quietly by her side, with a hint of sadness in her expression.

"Sister Ye, you seem to be worried these days. What happened?" Lu Yundi's tone was gentle, but he could not hide his concern.

Ye Wanxue sighed softly, she raised her head, a complicated light flashed in her eyes: "Madam, it's nothing, I just feel that the atmosphere in the mansion is a bit depressing, making people feel a little breathless."

Lu Yundi smiled slightly, and her eyes revealed a shrewd look of knowing the inside story: "Sister, are you still bothered by Jiang Yinyi's retort that day?"

Ye Wanxue nodded slightly, she did not hide her feelings: "Madam, what happened that day really makes me sad. I had no intention of interfering in the affairs of the mansion. I just wanted to spend the rest of my life quietly, but I didn't expect to encounter such a thing."

Lu Yundi's eyes flashed with a sharpness, and she gently patted Ye Wanxue's hand: "Sister, you are a smart person, you should know that in this mansion, not everyone can do what you want. But you must remember that your position is different from before. You are the new concubine of Zhenxing Marquis, you must learn to protect yourself."

Ye Wanxue's eyes flashed with determination: "Madam, I understand what you mean. I will try my best to be myself and not give them the chance to hurt me again."

At this moment, the door curtain was lightly lifted, and Jiang Lili, the eldest daughter of Lu Yundi, the wife of Marquis Zhenxing, walked in. With a proud look in her eyes and a hint of contempt at the corners of her mouth, she walked straight to Ye Wanxue.

"Aunt Ye, you are really lucky to have managed to survive in this mansion." Jiang Lili said in a sarcastic tone, her eyes full of contempt.

Ye Wanxue smiled slightly. She was not affected by Jiang Lili's tone. "Thank you Miss Jiang for your concern. I am lucky to be alive. It is all thanks to the blessing of Madam and everyone."

Jiang Lili sneered: "Protect? Do you really think they will protect you sincerely? In this mansion, everyone is hypocritical, including your benefactor, Jiang Yinli."

Lu Yundi's face changed slightly. She knew that Jiang Lili's words were thorny, but she did not stop her. She looked at Ye Wanxue with a hint of inquiry in her eyes.

Ye Wanxue smiled softly, and she looked at Jiang Lili: "Miss Jiang, I know you are dissatisfied with me, but please understand that I have never done anything to let you down. As for Jiang Yinli, he did help me, but I am not grateful for it. In this mansion, I just want to live a quiet life."

Jiang Lili's eyes narrowed. She didn't expect Ye Wanxue to be so calm. She snorted coldly, turned around and left, leaving behind a sentence: "You'd better remember your words. Don't think you can stay in this mansion for a long time."

Ye Wanxue looked at Jiang Lili's departing back, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes.