At that moment, a knock echoed on the door, prompting Lao Zhang to respectfully announce, “Miss, I have something important to report!”


    Lin Wan’er (ni) furrowed her brow slightly, set her brush aside, and made her way to the door with a measured pace.


    Upon opening the door, she found Lao Zhang standing there, his expression fraught with anxiety. Curiously, she inquired, “What’s going on that has you so flustered?”


    Lao Zhang nodded and stepped inside the yard, closing the door with a slight tremor. He lowered his voice and said, “Miss, I just received some news—something significant has urred!”


    “Significant?” Lin Wan’er (ni) echoed in surprise. “What event are you referring to?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Lao Zhang exined, “I’ve heard that all four Earls of the Qing Dynasty have left the mountain. This is an unprecedented development!”


    “Oh?” she remarked, intrigued.


    Lao Zhang nodded vigorously, “I believe so too…”


    Lin Wan’er (ni) then asked him, “Is the information reliable?”


    “The relevant parties are mostly aware of it,” he replied.


    Lin Wan’er (ni) huffed and said, “I left them a message indicating that the ring is no longer with me. Instead of holding back, why are they escting their efforts? Besides searching for me and the ring, they should also be looking for Charlie…”


    “That’s a strong possibility!” Lao Zhang agreed. “As you mentioned, Mr. Wade is quite capable. He alsomands those brave cavalry guards from that day, which must be a significant concern for the Poqing Society. They will surely do everything they can to investigate.”


    He continued, “Miss, do you want to find a way to inform Mr. Wade? He should be advised to stay vignt.”


    Lin Wan’er (ni) smiled lightly and replied nonchntly, “No need to worry about them. The more they mobilize their forces, the more it indicates theyck real leads. The world is vast, and with so much ground to cover, it will be nearly impossible for them to find Aurous Hill anytime soon.”


    Lao Zhang expressed his concern, saying, “Miss, I heard from Lao Qiu that you n to attend college. Isn’t that a bit risky?”


    “There’s nothing to worry about,” Lin Wan’er (ni) replied seriously. “Let them be. A group of people has been racking their brains for a whole year. They could never guess that after nearly being caught, I wouldn’t hide in some remote mountain or deep forest, but instead make a run for it. That’s the surprise.”<fn90d6> Readplete version only at find(?)ovel</fn90d6>


    Lao Zhang sighed and respectfully responded, “Miss, please forgive me for speaking out of turn. Staying hidden in this Zijin Vi is definitely a wise choice. However, going to school means you’ll encounter many people. Even if they’re all college students, the increased exposure doese with risks!”


    Lin Wan’er (ni) acknowledged, “I understand your point, but I have no alternative right now. With the resources and strength at my disposal,peting against the Poqing Society is merely a fantasy. I refuse to hide for the rest of my life. The only opportunity to change my current situation is by joining forces with Charlie. If I don’t attend this university, I might miss the chance to coborate with him. So, even if this decision carries some risk, I’m willing to take that chance!”


    Lao Zhang responded with trepidation,