Reborn and returned, sisters swapped

Chapter 38 Where Does He Live?

"We need to keep a low profile and not let her find out."

Gu Jinyan instructed, his tone firm, "Report immediately if you discover any frequent contact between her and outsiders, or any suspicious words or actions."

After Xiao Li left, Hong Yin frowned in thought, and finally couldn't help but ask, "Miss, should we arrange for someone to keep an eye on that merchant?"

Gu Jinyan smiled slightly, a glint of intelligence flashing in his eyes: "That's a good idea. We need to find out who he is and whether there's any conspiracy behind him."

"Hongyin, go find the servants in charge of foreign affairs and tell them to keep an eye on that merchant's movements."

Hongyin nodded, feeling a surge of excitement, realizing she could also do her part for her mistress.

Gu Jinyan pondered to herself that the Quran's scheme seemed to be getting more and more elusive, but as long as she had this clue, she believed that the truth would eventually come to light.

In this tranquil twilight, every step forward is crucial, and she must firmly grasp the initiative in this power struggle.

"This merchant is named Lu Ping, and he is a highly respected silk merchant in the capital."

Hongyin explained to Gu Jinyan, "His business mainly involves silk and fabrics. He has access to a lot of high-quality goods and has frequent dealings with the Prince's Mansion."

Hongyin nodded, silently noting in her mind: "Where does he live?"

"Lu Ping lived in a large mansion in the East Market. The gate was spacious and the courtyard was deep. It looked ordinary on the outside, but it was actually complicated inside."

Gu Jinyan continued, "I heard that he has a wife and a young daughter. His wife is gentle and often participates in charity activities, while his daughter is just over six years old and is very clever."

Gu Jinyan pondered the matter and decided to arrange for several servants to keep watch.

She selected four loyal servants, each responsible for a different task.

Xiao Li continued to be in charge of monitoring the back garden to ensure that he could get the latest information on the Quran as soon as possible.

The other three were divided into two groups: one group was responsible for observing Lu Ping's house, and the other group secretly followed his movements.

“You must keep a low profile and try not to attract his attention,” Gu Jinyan instructed, his tone serious. “If you find that he has any contact with the Quran or engages in any suspicious words or actions, report it immediately.”

After everything was arranged, Gu Jinyan felt a little relieved.

But things are not that simple.

As a businessman, Lu Ping usually interacts with various forces, so it is by no means easy to get the truth out of him.

A few days later, the surveillance began.

Xiao Li quietly observed from the back garden, often seeing Qu Lanci and Lu Ping together, talking privately, their expressions intimate.

Meanwhile, the servants in charge of Lu Ping's residence were also secretly working.

They discovered that Lu Ping's home was frequently visited by unfamiliar faces, who seemed to be conducting some secret transactions.

“Miss, I’ve been observing Lu Ping’s residence for a few days and I’ve noticed that he has had several contacts with strangers.”

When a servant reported, his expression was grave: "They gathered at night, talking in hushed tones, as if discussing something important."

Gu Jinyan's heart tightened as he realized the complexity of the situation.

She decided to go to Dongshi herself to find out more information.

She changed into simple clothes, disguised herself as an ordinary merchant's wife, and prepared to blend into the East Market to find an opportunity to get close to Lu Ping.

On the bustling streets of Dongshi, Gu Jinyan moved cautiously, observing his surroundings.

She noticed that Lu Ping's shop was always bustling with customers, while inside the shop, several shadowy figures seemed to be quietly conversing.

Gu Jinyan secretly made a mental note of it, preparing to continue his investigation in the days to come.

Although this clue is faint, it is a crucial opportunity to uncover the conspiracy behind the Quran.

She must be careful to find any clues to the truth in this complicated situation.

Gu Jinyan's informants began to report frequently.

A few days later, Xiao Li came to her study again, looking serious: "Miss, I have discovered that Qulanci has been frequently in contact with a merchant from another family recently, and it seems that they are trading some things in private."

I saw them talking in hushed tones in the tea room, their expressions very serious.

Gu Jinyan decided to investigate personally, pondering to himself: "What exactly is Quran planning? What is her goal?"

She began to secretly plan to sneak into the teahouse with Xiao Li at the right time to find more evidence.