You were made to take the blame and go to jail, but you weren't made a master of both medicine

Chu Qingcheng doesn't want to leave the Chu family yet.

She was considered a member of the Chu family, and if she left now, she would get nothing, which she was unwilling to accept.

But Chu Qingcheng didn't want to be constantly suppressed by the Chu family.

She dreamed of one day being able to hold her head high and make all the Chu family members look at her with new respect.

"Grandpa, how about letting Wan'er and me have a contest? Whoever finds Qin Shaohuang first, you can marry her to him. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Chu Qingcheng.

Sun Qing was the first to object: "We've already given you a lot of face by letting you attend the Chu family's internal meeting, and you still dare to speak so arrogantly."

"Don't you know your place? How dare you steal my daughter's man! Do you think Qin Shaohuang is stupid enough to want to be interested in a bastard like you?"

"Someone like you is only good enough for a convict like Qin Ran. A whore and a dog, a match made in heaven..."

Every word Sun Qing said was like a knife stabbing into Chu Qingcheng's heart.

She wasn't without a temper; she just kept it to herself.

The complaints and tempers of the weak are of no use.

All she can do now is endure it.

She was waiting for an opportunity.

Waiting for an opportunity to turn the tide.

Chu Jindong nudged Sun Qing beside him with his elbow: "Alright, stop talking. She's family after all. Don't be so rude."

"Oh, so you're feeling sorry for your daughter? I'm already being merciful by agreeing to let her stay in the Chu family. Don't push your luck." Sun Qing finished speaking and glared at Chu Qingcheng.

Chu Qingcheng said without changing her expression, "I have never felt that I am inferior to Wan'er. I just lack an opportunity."

"Hahaha, see? This kind of person is a scoundrel. She started to take advantage of my kindness as soon as I finished speaking." Sun Qing scoffed.

"Mom, stop talking, or Grandpa will get angry," Chu Wan'er reminded her.

Sun Qing winked and didn't say anything more.

Chu Wan'er then looked at Chu Qingcheng: "Do you really want to have a competition with me?"

"Yes, as I just said, I just lack an opportunity."

Chu Wan'er snorted coldly.

In fact, Chu Qingcheng is no less than her in any aspect; the only thing she can't show off is her status as an illegitimate child.

Chu Wan'er thought that she might as well take this opportunity to make her lose convincingly and completely trample her underfoot.

"Grandpa, I agree with Chu Qingcheng's request. How about we have a contest? Whoever finds Qin Shaohuang first, you will agree to marry her to him."

Chu Zhenlong frowned: "You really agreed?"

"Yes, I agree."

"Wan'er, are you crazy? Why are you arguing with an illegitimate daughter!" Sun Qing scolded.

"Mom, stop talking. I've made up my mind, and I won't change it."

"You brat, are you trying to drive me crazy?"

Chu Wan'er then looked at Chu Qingcheng: "I'll make you realize that you can never compare to me. You'll always be just an illegitimate daughter of the Chu family, and you'll never be able to turn your life around."

Chu Qingcheng didn't reply. He clenched his fists and secretly vowed to win this time.

Chu Zhenlong continued, "Since Wan'er has agreed, then it's decided. From now on, we don't need to worry about Qin Ran, that ex-convict. Let's focus all our efforts on finding Qin Shaohuang. Meeting adjourned."

After saying that, Chu Zhenlong got up and left.

Other members of the Chu family also left one after another.

Sun Qing was still quietly criticizing Chu Wan'er for arguing with Chu Qingcheng.

She's just an illegitimate child; it's beneath my dignity to compete with her.

Soon, only Chu Qingcheng remained in the huge ancestral hall.

She gazed at the memorial tablets in the ancestral hall, lost in thought.

Twenty-three years ago, Chu Jindong met her mother at a farm in Haicheng while inspecting a project.

The two developed a relationship after a mutual attraction.

A week later, Chu Jindong led his inspection team away from the farm.

Soon after, her mother became pregnant with her.

Knowing that she was not good enough for Chu Jindong and could not enter the Chu family, the mother stopped looking for him.

However, she resolutely gave birth to herself.

My mother stayed with me for ten years.

When Chu Qingcheng was ten years old, her mother passed away due to illness.

She revealed this secret before she died.

And he sent Chu Qingcheng to Xijing to find her biological father.

After Chu Qingcheng and Chu Jindong met, the Chu family immediately arranged for a paternity test.

After confirming that the two were biological father and daughter, the Chu family kept Chu Qingcheng at their home to prevent the matter from getting out.

Thirteen years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Only Chu Qingcheng herself knows what she has experienced in these thirteen years.

As she meditated, Chu Qingcheng's eyes welled up with tears.

Her mother died without ever receiving the recognition she deserved.

In the end, he could only leave with regret and indignation.

Chu Qingcheng was unwilling to accept it.

She wanted to prove herself and her mother.

One day she will make herself a powerful and influential figure that no one in the Chu family can aspire to.

Chu Qingcheng got up and walked out of the ancestral hall.

Next, she will do everything in her power to find Qin Shaohuang.

Qin Shaohuang has now secretly returned to Xijing, but his whereabouts are unknown.

With the help of the Chu family, they will definitely use all their connections and resources to find Chu Wan'er.

She could only rely on herself.

At this moment, Chu Qingcheng suddenly thought of someone.

This person is Qin Ran.

He also came from the Dragon Prison; it's unknown whether he has met Qin Shaohuang.

Chu Qingcheng decided to take some time to find Qin Ran to find out what was going on.

……

Meanwhile, Qin Ran was strolling around the neighborhood.

This residential complex is very large, and its facilities are very complete.

Some restaurants are even offered to homeowners free of charge.

As Qin Ran strolled amidst the birdsong and fragrant flowers, his mood improved considerably.

He strolled from the south gate of the community to the north gate, and seeing that it was almost noon, he prepared to go home to cook.

Qin Ran stopped as he passed a mansion.

There's a dark cloud above this mansion.

Dark clouds were hanging over the mansion.

How could there be dark clouds in the clear blue sky today?

Qin Ran quickly realized something was wrong; dark clouds were gathering overhead, indicating that the owner of the house had been tricked.

Meanwhile, a large number of guards were stationed at the entrance of the mansion.

Qin Ran noticed that the people inside seemed to be in a hurry and were in a panic.

A large number of security guards from the community are stationed around the mansion.

Several security guards were chatting together.

Out of curiosity, Qin Ran also went over to ask, "What's wrong with this family?"

One of the security guards recognized Qin Ran at a glance.

"Mr. Qin, don't you live near the South Gate?"

"I'm just wandering around aimlessly, what are you guys doing here!" Qin Ran asked.

"You don't know yet, do you? Master Huangfu has contracted a strange illness that many famous doctors can't cure. The Huangfu family doesn't want this to get out, so they've sent a large number of people to guard this place and prevent outsiders from getting close. I'm telling you this, but you mustn't tell anyone."

Qin Ran looked thoughtful: "Who is this Master Huangfu you were talking about?"

"It's Huangfu Junxiong! He used to be a war god on the frontier, but now he's retired and lives here."

Qin Ran looked surprised after hearing this.

Huangfu Junxiong also lives here. My goodness, this neighborhood is truly full of hidden talents.

Qin Ran was no stranger to Huangfu Junxiong.

He was once a renowned war god on the frontier.

He was invincible and achieved countless victories, making him a true pillar of the nation.

Dark clouds appeared overhead over the Huangfu family's residence.

The security guard just said that Huangfu Junxiong has contracted a strange illness, so it seems he's the one who's been framed.