Lan Yan returned to her room. Ruo Niang had already woken up and said in a low voice, "I'll tell you later."
She stood behind the door, looking out into the corridor through the crack. Seeing that no one followed, she let out a sigh of relief.
Ruo Niang, watching silently, was very confused. Seeing Lan Yan going out alone late at night, she asked, "Did you find anything?"
"I found Jun Yelan. No, it's the list." Lan Yan deliberately said this to pique Ruo Niang's interest. "But that place is heavily guarded, and people pass by from time to time, making it difficult to get him out."
She was also worried about this matter and needed to find someone to help, with Ruo Niang being the first choice.
Ruo Niang understood and was somewhat impressed by Lan Yan's speed in finding someone, truly worthy of being a strong member of the Hua Ge. "Even if the people from Hua Ge are fast, they will only arrive in a few days. I'm worried that something might happen within these few days."
After all, this was in the territory of the assassin's guild.
Lan Yan nodded, thinking the same as her. "Ruo Niang, tomorrow is the birthday banquet. Tonight, find a way to distract the people near the study. I will enter the study alone to rescue him."
If they delayed any longer, Jun Yelan's injuries would worsen.
Ruo Niang was startled. "Lan Yan, this will be very dangerous. Don't you die before you find the list yourself; I won't collect your body for you."
"Don't worry, I will be safe." Lan Yan smiled, knowing that Ruo Niang had a sharp tongue but a soft heart. She always got angry, but her punishments for those below her were light.
She couldn't afford to have an accident before rescuing Jun Yelan.
Ruo Niang could only agree. "Fine, if I can't stop you, then let's fight."
"Thank you, Ruo Niang." Lan Yan thanked her sincerely and sat at the table, planning for the next day.
Early the next morning, Lan Yan and Ruo Niang continued to practice their dance, acting as if nothing had happened.
When night came, the two exchanged glances and went in different directions.
Lan Yan was supposed to perform with Ruo Niang. While waiting, she clutched her ankle and said, "Oh no, I've suddenly sprained my ankle and can't dance. Please inform the manager that I'm going back."
She limped away, and turning her head, she saw everyone busy with their own tasks, which put her at ease. She continued in this manner until she was near the study, then resumed normal walking and hid in the shadows.
There were quite a few servants near the study, and they lingered by the entrance intentionally or unintentionally. Suddenly, they heard a noise by the wall and chased after it.
Lan Yan came out and looked at the wall. The sound just now was from Ruo Niang. She nodded, and as before, turned the pillar to enter the secret door of the study and walked through the secret passage.
She held a fire starter, illuminating the mottled marks on both walls. She examined them closely. These marks looked like they were scratched by fingernails, and she assumed the person must have been in great pain.
She did not linger and walked to the previous prison. Seeing a figure with its back to her, she called out, "Jun Yelan?"
The figure did not move.
Lan Yan frowned, wondering if something had happened to Jun Yelan!
She quickly opened the prison door and walked step by step towards the figure. As she got closer, the figure suddenly stood up and lunged at her!
"You are not Jun Yelan!" She shot a poison needle from her palm, causing the figure to fall to the ground.
Applause suddenly sounded from outside the door. Pavilion Master Bai, wearing a mask, walked out, looking at Lan Yan with a cold expression. "As expected of the person he fancies, courageous and resourceful. You can't be easily subdued."
Lan Yan's eyes darkened. This person must be the pavilion master who had been bullying Jun Yelan. She clenched her fists and looked around. She was trapped in the prison, making escape difficult.
Her priority now was self-preservation and finding Jun Yelan's whereabouts.
"You're that 'Pavilion Master,' but you're nothing special. You still have to rely on such schemes and tricks!"
Pavilion Master Bai's expression changed. Lan Yan was different from Jun Yelan; she had a sharp tongue. "He actually values you to give you the poison needles he's been developing for so long, but how far can you go for him!"
Lan Yan was startled and shouted, "What's it to you? You caught me, simply to use me to control Jun Yelan. I ask you, where is he?"
"Don't rush, it's not time yet." Pavilion Master Bai was provoked and decided to teach Lan Yan a lesson. He took off the whip at his waist and stroked it coldly.
Lan Yan knew his intentions immediately, but she also knew his weakness.
"Pavilion Master Bai, you've been looking for the list, but you don't think it's that easy to get, do you! I'll tell you, the list has a lock, and only I can open it."
Pavilion Master Bai's hand movements stopped, and he stared coldly at Lan Yan. "Why should I believe you!"
"You can choose not to believe me, but do you have any other options!" Lan Yan sneered. "I have a bad temper and absolutely will not help someone who harms me, even if you threaten me with someone, it's useless."
"Don't forget, I was born in Hua Ge!"
Pavilion Master Bai hesitated. He truly couldn't afford to gamble. He wanted to firmly control the Hua Ge and couldn't let this opportunity slip away. Fine, it was just letting Lan Yan and Jun Yelan live a few more days!
"How can you open the lock?"
"Take me to see Jun Yelan." Lan Yan's expression was calm as she looked directly at Pavilion Master Bai. In reality, her palms were sweating. She could understand what Jun Yelan endured daily; this Pavilion Master Bai was truly not to be trifled with.
Pavilion Master Bai looked at Lan Yan for a long time before nodding. "Alright." Perhaps he could use Lan Yan not only to find the list smoothly but also to open the lock. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
He waved his hand, and immediately someone stepped forward to lead Lan Yan.
Lan Yan followed, not interacting with anyone, her mind completely focused on Jun Yelan. She was led to another prison and saw Jun Yelan huddled in a corner, covered in dirt, his wounds hidden!
"I need clean clothes and medicine. Get them for me immediately." She glared at Pavilion Master Bai through gritted teeth, vowing revenge for Jun Yelan once she got out.
Pavilion Master Bai disliked Lan Yan's way of speaking, but he still needed to use her for now and ordered someone to comply.
Lan Yan ignored them and walked into the cell, approaching the corner. She turned Jun Yelan over and saw his eyes tightly shut. She reached out to touch his forehead. "So hot!"
She called out worriedly, "Jun Yelan?"
However, Jun Yelan was delirious. "Yan'er, don't go, it's very dangerous there. Yan'er, hurry and leave!" His expression was terrified, and his hands fumbled wildly in the air.
Seeing this, Lan Yan held Jun Yelan's hand, holding back tears, and said, "Jun Yelan, I'm here, and I'm fine." She thought Jun Yelan was having a nightmare and kept comforting him.
Jun Yelan continued to cry out, his chest heaving, looking extremely uncomfortable.
Lan Yan became more worried and thought of a solution. She leaned down, resting her head against Jun Yelan's chest, and began to sing the tune she used to hum.
Hearing the familiar and warm voice, Jun Yelan's chest gradually calmed, and his expression returned to normal. He mumbled, "Yan'er, don't be afraid, I'm here."