Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 559 How could she be compared to Princess Yongning [Update 1]

Chapter 559: 559 How could she be compared to Princess Yongning [Update 1]

Su Xueqing’s expression shifted slightly, "Could it be that Su Ningxiang is planning to make a move tonight?!"

"She was already panicking during the day." Ye Wanlan neither confirmed nor denied it, "She is very afraid that Caspar might have overheard something he shouldn’t have."

"I didn’t expect Mr. Caspar to help me." Su Xueqing breathed out softly, "How could Su Ningxiang, with such a ruthless heart and merciless hand, be worthy of becoming the Family Head of the Su family?"

She had no pursuit of the hollow title of Family Head, but she absolutely wouldn’t allow the likes of Su Ningxiang to abandon the initial heart of the Taiyi Palace and tarnish the reputation of the Taiyi Medical Practitioners.

"Mhm, you should rest well." Ye Wanlan flexed her wrist, "Entering Yunjing, indeed, we can’t continue doing things the same way we did in Jiangcheng. Whatever their rules are, that’s how we will play."

Since it was a place controlled by the Five Great Families, where fists did the talking, then they would talk with fists.

"Alright." Su Xueqing agreed but still couldn’t help feeling worried, "Ah Lan, be careful. Give me some time with the Su family; I can handle them. But you need to watch out for the Lin family."

Ye Wanlan nodded and smiled, "I know."

"Lin... Lin Shiyuan, something about her is off." Su Xueqing spoke gravely. "When I was in the Su family, I didn’t meet her much, but I always felt like she was hiding a lot of things."

Among the five heirs of Yunjing, Lin Shiyuan naturally couldn’t compare with Huo Yunyi and Xiang Shaoyu in terms of martial prowess.

But what was terrifying about her was that her intellect was too high, her strategies were profound, and her moves were made behind the scenes.

Although not yet capable of winning battles from a thousand miles away, every affair she was involved in would develop just as she had envisioned.

Lin Shiyuan had solved several issues for the Xiang Family, saving them no small amount of trouble. The entire Elders Council of the Xiang Family favored her, greatly hoping she would marry Xiang Shaoyu.

But hopes were just hopes, Lin Shiyuan was extremely capable and was bound to be the future Patriarch of the Lin family. How could she possibly marry into the Xiang family?

Ye Wanlan recalled the time she met Lin Shiyuan and slowly said, "From her brows and eyes, I can tell she harbors deep thoughts."

"Many people used to say that if Lin Shiyuan were born into the Xiang family, then there would be no affairs concerning Xiang Shaoyu," Su Xueqing added. "With her mindset, she could be the next Princess Yongning."

Such an evaluation showed Lin Shiyuan was indeed quite extraordinary in her strategizing.

"Princess Yongning?" Ye Wanlan said indifferently, "Then she’s still not worthy."

"She is indeed capable, but does she have the heart to help everyone in the world like Princess Yongning?" Su Xueqing shook her head, "Even if she lived three hundred years ago, she would only have been an Assistant Officer."

She suddenly sighed again, "If Princess Yongning and the Four Directions Nobility were still around, that would be great."

Ye Wanlan smiled and spoke softly, "One day, they will all be here."

"Ah Lan?" Su Xueqing was startled.

"I spread a circle of medicinal powder outside your courtyard. You can rest easy tonight." Ye Wanlan patted her shoulder, "I’m going to stretch my muscles so we can have breakfast together tomorrow morning."

Su Xueqing nodded, "Thank you."

She watched Ye Wanlan leave and then sat alone, lost in thought.

In her view, if anyone could become the next Princess Yongning, it was definitely not Lin Shiyuan, but Ye Wanlan.

Thus the title of the Female Zhuge in the capital would have to be passed on as well.

**

Meanwhile, at the Lin family’s residence.

Everything that happened at the Su family today had already reached the ears of the other Four Major Families at the earliest opportunity.

"The situation is as such, Miss Shiyuan." Steward Lin reported respectfully, "Not only has Su Xueqing successfully returned to the Su family, but she has also become the first Core Disciple. Her relationship with Ye Wanlan is very good."

Lin Shiyuan’s hands rested on the Seven-stringed Zither, her eyes closed. Thirty seconds later, she spoke, "This matter is indeed beyond my expectations."

Su Ningxiang had people replace the medicinal ingredients without anyone in the Su family knowing, but she had seen through it long ago.

Such a major medical incident, thinking one could clear their name and return to the Su family was nearly impossible.

Yet Su Xueqing had done just that.

It was truly inconceivable.

"Some lost Acupuncture Techniques are said to be dependent on insight; in reality, they must have been guided by predecessors." Lin Shiyuan said coldly, "The technique used by Su Xueqing was definitely not derived by her alone."

Steward Lin was taken aback, "Are you saying someone is teaching her? But the technique has been lost..."

"Yes, the technique has been lost." Lin Shiyuan murmured, "The practitioners of such techniques are long gone. So, who is teaching her?"

Surely it couldn’t be that Shui Yunqing had risen from the dead, right?

As soon as this thought emerged, Lin Shiyuan dismissed it.

Although there were many strange and unpredictable things in the vast world, such an occurrence was completely against the laws of Heaven and Earth; it was absolutely impossible.

"Continue to watch the Su Family closely," Lin Shiyuan lowered her head and continued to play the zither, "If Su Ningxiang comes looking for me, tell her I’m in seclusion and not seeing anyone."

Steward Lin respectfully complied, "Yes, Miss Shiyuan."

**

In the July of Yunjing, even the deep night was hot and stuffy, and although the evening breeze brushed by, it couldn’t bring any coolness.

The Great Elder had someone send Caspar a medicinal supplement, and to prevent the same incident from occurring again, she personally gathered and prepared the medicine, watching as Caspar drank it down.

The poison in Caspar’s body had been completely forced out by Su Xueqing, and after more rest and recuperation, he would be able to recover to his peak condition.

"Father, I’ve contacted our family," Wilson said, "You haven’t been back for three years, and the family is worried. Now that you can move on your own, it’s best to return to the Global Center sooner rather than later."

The original medical accident wasn’t caused by Su Xueqing administering the wrong medicine; it was a case of someone swapping the medication to set up a trap, which was far more troubling.

This would make Wilson believe that the Su Family was an extremely dangerous place.

What if continued stay here led to a life-threatening situation?

"That’s a good idea," Caspar nodded, "But before we leave, I still need to see the situation of Lady Xueqing. Back then... sigh, she was just a child, yet she faced such a great disaster."

"Alright, Father, then let’s stay a few more days before we depart," Wilson agreed.

"Mm," Caspar added, "Contact the family and have them send some medicinal herbs over. It can be a parting gift for Lady Xueqing."

Wilson complied with each task, proceeding to contact the Briggin family.

After taking the medicinal supplement, Caspar felt drowsiness overwhelm him and prepared to rest.

"Swish—"

Just then, the wind stirred, and the bright light suddenly went out.

As a native resident of the Global Center, Caspar had sharp senses for all things dangerous.

By the time a flying dagger zoomed towards him, he had already rolled off the bed swiftly, avoiding a lethal hit.

The dagger was thrown with such force that it stabbed deep into the wall.

Clearly, this was an attempt on his life!

Caspar’s expression changed, "You want to silence me?!"

The assailant was a black-clad, masked person, indistinguishable in age and gender.

"Mr. Caspar, blame yourself for offending someone you shouldn’t have and for speaking words you shouldn’t have," said the masked figure with a cold laugh, their voice androgynous, "Since you don’t know how to live, I shall have to set you on the path to death!"

"You have a conflict of interest with Lady Xueqing," Caspar’s mind raced, "Today, after Lady Xueqing regained her status, the one most threatened must be your Young Family Head!"

The masked person’s expression changed, and in a sinister tone, they retorted, "Caspar, you are truly seeking death!"

They immediately reached for a knife and aimed for the major artery in Caspar’s neck.

"Clang—!"

Yet another flash of cold steel came flying, knocking the knife blade from the assailant’s hand.

The masked person recoiled in pain and involuntarily took two steps back.

This was not good!

Was someone else hiding close by to protect Caspar?

If the attack was unsuccessful, they needed to leave immediately, without leaving behind any traces!

The masked figure wasted no time in trying to make their escape.

But a hand firmly gripped their shoulder.

The hand of a woman?!

The masked assailant was shocked, trying to turn their head, but still they could not move.

"So clever, even when facing death, you do not speak Su Ningxiang’s name," Ye Wanlan spoke indifferently from behind, "It seems she has given you quite the benefits."

The masked person glared, biting down fiercely.

They could die, but they absolutely wouldn’t trouble Miss Ningxiang.

"Thinking of taking poison?" Ye Wanlan moved with lightning speed, seizing their chin and suddenly dislocating it with a snap.

Agonizing pain surged through the masked person, who couldn’t even let out a scream, their face contorting with the intensity of the pain.

Under the cold moonlight, Ye Wanlan asked dispassionately, "Did I allow you to die?"