Miss Truth
Chapter 218 - 139: The Bright Moon Emerges Over Guanshan

Chapter 218: Chapter 139: The Bright Moon Emerges Over Guanshan

Ge Lan nodded and sat cross-legged beside her, spreading the paper on the ground.

"Would you like to come with me to Chang’an?" Ran Yan knew her own faults; she was always too direct. Having Ge Lan by her side would save her a lot of trouble.

However, Ran Yan wouldn’t persuade Ge Lan to give up her hatred just because of her own needs. Putting herself in Ge Lan’s shoes, she knew she wouldn’t be able to let go either if their roles were reversed.

Ge Lan smoothed out the paper and wrote with her brush: This slave is willing.

Seeing these few words, Ran Yan asked in surprise, "Why?"

Ge Lan pursed her lips and wrote: There’s a saying that a gentleman can wait ten years to take revenge. Although I’m just a lowly maid, I’m not so short-sighted. If I can obtain more power, revenge will be easier. This slave believes you, madam, are not like ordinary women behind closed doors.

Ran Yan was truly astonished, as she had initially thought Ge Lan was only adept at managing the fights among the women of the household. Although she was very scheming, her battles seemed to be confined to minor squabbles within a small circle.

Moreover, Ge Lan could only contend with the likes of Lady Gao because of Ran Yan’s presence as a legitimate daughter. Without Ran Yan, she was merely a maid, to be manipulated by Lady Gao at will. What means could she possess to fight back?

"I underestimated you," Ran Yan said with a smile.

A smile also appeared on Ge Lan’s face as she continued to write: That day, when I heard madam discuss Yu Shiji, my horizons suddenly broadened. This slave, though of lowly status, is not content with her lot and wants to see how far she can go if she gives her all, even if it leads to death without regret.

"Lady Gao... what kind of opponent has she provoked!" Ran Yan leaned back against the bed, a smile curling at her lips, her eyes shining with excitement akin to when she encountered unique corpses that piqued her interest.

As a tenacious and thoughtful woman, Ge Lan had sparked great curiosity in her. "Your hatred isn’t confined to just your ladyship, is it?"

Ge Lan hesitated for a moment but still nodded: My father repeatedly failed the imperial exams, but he was a man of good character, lured into a gambling addiction, accruing debts. My mother was killed by evildoers, and I know Lady Gao was the mastermind behind it. She’s the reason my family was destroyed. Until I obliterate the entire Gao family, Ge Lan will not rest in peace.

Ran Yan guessed this must have occurred after Lady Gao married into the Ran Family. According to Lady Xing, Ge Lan’s mother was very cunning, and Lady Gao probably feared that Mother Jade would continue to interfere in domestic affairs or support Ran Yan against her. With a cunning plan, Lady Gao cornered Mother Jade into a desperate situation.

To destroy someone’s family out of self-interest is truly despicable.

Ge Lan looked at Ran Yan and then wrote, head bowed: Does madam not find this slave arrogant and unaware of her place?

Ran Yan glanced at the paper, then, while studying the flute in her hands, replied, "As for me, I have never cared for hierarchy. Even if a beggar dares to dream of becoming the supreme ruler of the land, I wouldn’t find it strange. Having dreams is good, but first, you must preserve your life. To kill a thousand enemies at the cost of eight hundred of your own is a desperate strategy."

A moment of silence.

Clap! Clap! Clap! A burst of applause broke the silence, and Ran Yan paused in her movements. Turning her head, she saw Ran Wen, Ran Yunsheng, and Xiao Song standing at the entrance of the water pavilion.

Ran Wen looked shocked, Ran Yunsheng was full of appreciation, and Xiao Song still wore a light smile, though his eyes shone brighter than usual.

Without any change in expression, Ge Lan tucked the papers into her sleeve and reached out to help Ran Yan up.

Xiao Song intervened, "Seventeenth Miss is injured, there’s no need for formality."

Only then did Ran Wen regain his composure and hurriedly said, "Yan is injured? How serious is it?"

"It’s just a broken arm, hardly a serious problem," Ran Yan casually sat back on the bed and answered nonchalantly.

The others were momentarily at a loss for words. A broken arm wasn’t a serious problem? What then would be considered serious? Both Ran Wen and Ran Yunsheng thought Ran Yan’s remark was simply out of irritation, but Xiao Song felt that she genuinely didn’t consider it a big deal.

"This isn’t serious!" Ran Wen was genuinely anxious now. If Ran Yan was disabled with a broken arm and the Cui Family refused to marry her, what then? He immediately raised his voice, "Someone, go and invite the best doctor in the city!"

"Uncle, the rumor nowadays is that the best doctor in the city is Yan herself!" Ran Yunsheng swore he wasn’t trying to undermine the situation; he was just stating the truth.

Ran Wen’s face showed a hint of embarrassment as he sternly said, "She’s only been learning medical skills for a few days. She got the name of Divine Doctor by chance, but it’s still more proper to have an old doctor with decades of experience take a look."

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