Miss Truth
Chapter 394 - 250: A Prestigious Family Built on a Pile of Bones_2

Chapter 394: Chapter 250: A Prestigious Family Built on a Pile of Bones_2

Ran Yan sighed, even in modern times, most people found the work of a forensic doctor mysterious, yet when they actually encountered a real forensic doctor, they were not necessarily willing to become close with them, let alone in the Great Tang where the profession was looked down upon.

She could not just sit idly by! Ran Yan covered her resolute eyes and said, "This isn’t something I can decide on my own, just wait patiently for the results."

Ran Pingyu nodded his head, as he had only intended to give her an advance warning so that she wouldn’t be disappointed later, "It’s best that you think this way."

After finishing speaking, Ran Pingyu stood up and said, "I’ll send someone to Suzhou to take a look, we cannot just sit idly by."

Ran Yan smiled faintly, finding Ran Pingyu’s thoughts aligned with her own.

After Ran Pingyu left, Ge Lan immediately sought paper and pen, writing: Wife, please let me go to Suzhou!

Ge Lan’s action was within Ran Yan’s expectations; even if she couldn’t do much to the Gao family on this trip back to Suzhou, it was good to set up early. Ge Lan was not an impulsive person.

"Alright, I will discuss it with my third uncle. The people he sends are certainly not just one, how to take advantage of that will depend on your own skills," Ran Yan said indifferently.

Her relationship with Ge Lan was more like collaborators than master and servant. Ge Lan did not think of her in every matter like Wan Lu, and even had a hint of using her to her own advantage. For instance, in the matter of Xiao Song, Ge Lan subtly facilitated their union, even before their fates were matched and despite the possibility that Xiao Song might "bring harm to his wife" due to his status being greatly beneficial to her.

Ran Yan was willing to accept Xiao Song, so she put the issue aside for the moment, only hoping that when Ge Lan took her revenge, she would restrain herself and not go too far. Otherwise, she couldn’t blame herself for being heartless, after all, they had already agreed on the condition beforehand!

Ge Lan bowed deeply as a sign of respect. On one hand, her actions were for revenge, and on the other hand, she was demonstrating her loyalty to Ran Yan. Ever since she saw how Ran Yan dealt with Ran Meiyu, Ge Lan realized deeply that this was a person not to offend. However, trust was not something that could be expressed in mere words, so Ge Lan chose to show Ran Yan through actions.

While both harboring their own thoughts, Ran Yan arranged for Ge Lan’s return to Suzhou and also specially borrowed a few people from Ran Pingyu. She casually inquired about Sang Chen’s residence.

The next morning, at dawn, after the three thousand drumbeats, as soon as the gates of the residential wards were opened, Ran Yan left home. Before going to the Xiao residence, she first visited the Imperial College at Wuben Square.

Wuben Square was just across the street from Pingkang Square, easy to find. Sang Chen’s official position was not high; he did not have to attend court every day, only needing to check in at the fifth watch.

Ran Yan thought along the way, Sang Chen had never acknowledged his descent from the Cui family, and she believed that the marriage proposal was most likely not his idea. Perhaps when the Cui family learned he had once sought a marriage, considering it an opportunity to achieve several goals at once, they had gone ahead and made the marriage proposal on his behalf. But to untie the bell, the person who tied it must be involved; she needed to know what attitude Sang Chen held. If he was unwilling, then they could work together to ruin the Cui family’s proposal. If he was still so set in his ways, then she would have to make other plans.

"Wife..." Wan Lu was very anxious; when two great clans clashed, it was like two dragons at play. In the end, they might only suffer superficial scratches, but those caught in their wake would be obliterated.

Ran Yan saw her concern and comforted her, "These aristocratic families cherish their reputations most and won’t engage in actions that leave both parties severely damaged. Look, no one in Chang’an knows yet about the Cui family’s proposal for Sang Chen. Perhaps it’s because the Cui and Xiao families learned that both had made proposals, so they controlled the situation and prevented the news from spreading."

How could such noble families argue over marrying a woman of not-so-high status and risk losing face and status? Ran Yan believed they would never commit such an act. Ran Pingyu told her the truth also so that she would be mentally prepared in case the Cui family...

"However, the best solution to this matter would be for Sang Chen to personally ask the Cui family to withdraw their proposal," Ran Yan said helplessly, "Otherwise, if they finalize it and then he disagrees, I’m afraid I might truly become unwanted by anyone."

Wan Lu scratched her head and sighed, "These great clans are so complicated!"

She hardly understood what was going on, but could sense that on the surface, her mistress seemed to be in high demand, yet beneath it, tumultuous undercurrents threatened to destroy at a moment’s misstep. Even without the business of conducting autopsies, it would be the same.

The carriage stopped at the Imperial College.

The Imperial College was not closed off; if there were matters to attend to, one could visit the people inside. Wan Lu got down from the carriage first to inquire with the gatekeeper.

"Which gentleman does the lady wish to visit?" The gatekeeper was a man in his fifties; perhaps influenced by the scholarly environment of the Imperial College, he too exuded a scholar’s aura. Seeing Wan Lu dressed as a maid, he addressed her as "lady."

Wan Lu bowed in greeting and said, "I’m looking for Doctor Sang Suiyuan of the Imperial College."

"May I know the lady’s identity?" The gatekeeper asked, worried that Wan Lu might find his question abrupt, he added, "If it’s convenient for the lady to disclose her identity, it would be easier for me to convey the message when Doctor Sang inquires."

Wan Lu felt it was inappropriate to reveal her mistress’s identity and said, "I come from Suzhou, my name is Wan Lu, tell Doctor Sang, and he will know."

Wan Lu was just a slave, and even revealing that much wouldn’t give away which family’s maid she was.

The gatekeeper acknowledged and promptly went inside to make the announcement.

The roll call had ended not long before, and the students were still in morning recitation, mostly supervised by teaching assistants, so the Doctors had some free time. In less than the time it took to drink half a cup of tea, Sang Chen’s figure appeared at the gate.

Ran Yan peered through the bamboo curtain, and he remained slim as ever, though he seemed to have grown taller. Dressed in a green official uniform with round collar, he looked more like bamboo, his handsome features even thinner than before. Ran Yan could guess from his proportions that he would surely grow into a tall and elegant young man in the future.

Sang Chen was clearly delighted to see an acquaintance, but his expression became complicated when Wan Lu signaled towards Ran Yan’s direction. After a moment, he began to walk over.(To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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