After the favored concubine remarried, the aloof and powerful minister forcibly took her away.

Chapter 60 The Girl with the Little Name Chaoguang

Yao Yao stared at Xiang Ning, looking her left and right, and then remembered who Xiang Ning resembled.

Not long ago, a young and handsome gentleman came to the brothel with a portrait in his hand.

He gave his mother some silver, called them out, and asked them if they had seen the person in the portrait.

The portrait appeared to have been burned and soaked in water, making it difficult to discern anything clearly.

Only those eyes, painted so vividly, were unforgettable for Yaoyao.

Even though she had been in the brothel for so long, she had never seen such beautiful eyes.

So when she first saw Xiang Ning, she immediately noticed how similar Xiang Ning's eyes were to the ones she had seen in the portrait.

"Looking for someone? Do you know that young master's name?"

Xiang Ning's heart tightened immediately, and Yao Yao shook her head: "I don't know. Judging from her appearance, she is dressed very richly, but judging from her accent, she doesn't seem to be from the capital."

He has a slight southern accent.

"I see. I'm from the capital and have always worked for the Pei family. Perhaps it's just a coincidence?"

Xiang Ning smiled and replied to Yao Yao.

Upon hearing this, Yao Yao nodded: "Yes, there are plenty of people in the world who look alike."

"The tasting event is just ahead. This is the women's area. Let's go this way."

After saying that, Yaoyao took out a veil and handed it to Xiangning: "Sister, you are so beautiful, so please don't offend anyone, lest you anger Lord Pei."

Although it's in Prince Qing's mansion, there's no guarantee there won't be any lecherous rogues. Wearing a mask will make me feel safer.

"Thank you."

Xiang Ning did not refuse. Yao Yao was right; it was better to avoid trouble.

Looking at Xiang Ning's eyes after she put on the veil, Yao Yao felt that she and the portrait were becoming more and more alike.

The two entered the tasting room, where there were already quite a few wealthy ladies.

The tasting event hosted by Prince Qing featured many rare and precious treasures, dazzling the eyes of all who attended.

Although Pei Yanzhi told Xiang Ning that she could buy whatever she wanted.

But Xiang Ning had absolutely no interest in these gold, silver, and jade stones.

All she wanted to know was who the brother her mother had mentioned before she died was.

My mother said she had been separated from her family for so long that she could no longer remember some things, but she also said that she wasn't born without a home.

'Xiang'er, you have an uncle who does business in Ling'an...'

Xiang Ning could only regret that she hadn't heard her mother's dying words.

Her mother's surname was Zhao, but Xiang Ning inquired for a long time but couldn't find out that Ling An had any members of the Zhao family. She had lost a daughter.

In addition, she was inexplicably pursued and killed, so she had no choice but to hide in the Pei residence.

Because of the Pei family's high social standing and Pei Yanzhi's status, those people dared not act rashly.

She stayed there for three years, and during those three years, Xiang Ning never forgot to inquire about it.

There are many merchants from Ling'an at this tasting event at Prince Qing's Mansion; perhaps we can find out something from them.

Xiang Ning and Yao Yao sat to one side, chatting about the news.

Among the male guests not far away, Lu Jiang stood by the railing, his face showing worry.

"Brother Lu."

A man called out to Lu Jiang and walked towards him.

"Brother Tang."

The two men clasped their hands in a gesture of respect and bowed to each other.

"I've asked about everything you asked me to inquire about a few days ago, but I haven't heard of anything you mentioned. I've never even heard of your sister's name."

"Are you sure this name is correct?"

Tang Yanjun said helplessly that he and Lu Jiang met through business.

Later, finding Lu Jiang to be a good person, the two became friends. Since Lu Jiang was from the capital, he asked him to help find his aunt and sister.

But after making some inquiries, Tang Yanjun felt that Lu Jiang might be playing a trick on him.

Because when he went to look for the address, there was no such household at all.

"I'm not so sure either. Maybe I'll change my name, or maybe... I won't be in the capital anymore."

Lu Jiang arrived in the capital before his father, Lu Weimin. After asking around for so many days, the most common answer he received was that there was no such family.

Even Tang Yanjun, a native of the capital, couldn't find out.

“When my aunt left home, I was only eight years old. I only knew that my unborn sister had a nickname, Chaoguang.”

"As for my aunt, I only know her as Lu Hualan."

In fact, Lu Jiang also knew that his aunt Lu Hualan had fled with the family's embroidery, which contained things related to the Lu family's century-long prosperity.

However, internal family conflicts continued, and in order to survive and protect her father, the aunt had no choice but to leave.

She drew everyone's attention to herself, hoping to give her father a chance to live.

But who could have imagined that they would never hear from their aunt again after that?

Along with his sister Asahi.

"I'll try to find out more for you. Don't be too anxious. Since there's a portrait and a name, there must be some clues left behind."

Tang Yanjun reached out and patted Lu Jiang on the shoulder, telling him not to be too sad.

"Thank you very much, Brother Tang."

Lu Jiang sighed deeply. His aunt had given up a life of luxury for his father.

Even in his death, he would find their whereabouts.
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"Chaoguang?"

Meanwhile, at the birthday banquet, Pei Yanzhi raised an eyebrow slightly as he listened to Han Jun's words.

"Yes, the person Lu Jiang is asking about is the second young lady of the Lu family, named Lu Hualan. According to Tang Yanjun, Lu Hualan was pregnant when she left the Lu family, and the nickname of the child in her womb is Chaoguang."

After Pei Yanzhi took Han Jun to Wangjiang Tower to meet Lu Jiang last time, he asked Han Jun to help inquire about him.

It just so happened that Tang Yanjun knew Han Jun, so he casually asked about it.

It turned out to be a lucky accident.

"Her twin buns gleam in the morning light, her clear hair reflects the autumn moon; it's quite a beautiful name. If Lu Hualan hadn't left the Lu family, perhaps her daughter would have grown up pampered and spoiled."

Even if Lu Hualan, the daughter of the richest merchant family in Ling'an, gets married, she will still receive all the love and affection.

“Lu Hualan isn’t stupid. Lu Jiang has been asking around for so many years without any news. Maybe she has already changed her name.”

"Go back to the Dali Temple and look through the population files; perhaps we'll find something useful."

Pei Yanzhi picked up his teacup and took a small sip.

"You want to use Lu Hualan's information to cooperate with Lu Jiang?"

Han Jun looked at Pei Yanzhi and asked, "Otherwise, why would he go through all this trouble to investigate?"

“Lu Jiang has already sent his men back to Ling’an to investigate the gold bracelet matter, and I’ve sent Mingxiang with them.”

"However, I think this matter may not be so easy to find out."

Pei Yanzhi's gaze sharpened instantly as he turned to Han Jun: "It might even bring Lu Jiang a fatal disaster."

In any case, Lu Jiang did the favor without knowing the details.

Since he had caused trouble for the other party, Pei Yanzhi decided to repay the favor.

"As expected, things are different when you have a woman by your side. When have I ever seen you, you demon, ever consider anyone else?"

Han Jun leaned back in his chair with a smile, a deep smile on his lips: "In that case, I'll say one more thing."

"Miss Xiang Ning seems to have some other ideas. Why don't you go back and ask her? You might regret it later."

Sorry everyone, something came up at home and my updates will be a bit later. Thank you for your understanding.

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