In the subsequent conversation, Baili Hongzhuang and Lan Hongtai let down their guard and engaged in a pleasant discussion.
Lan Hongtai was deeply curious about Baili Hongzhuang's experiences over the years, and his words were filled with genuine concern.
In response, Baili Hongzhuang didn't say much but simply told Lan Hongtai that she would gradually reveal everything to him in the future.
As the night grew late, it wasn't suitable for Baili Hongzhuang to linger any longer, so after a brief chat, she returned to her residence.
Having obtained Baili Hongzhuang's forgiveness, Lan Hongtai felt much happier. It was as if a heavy burden that had weighed on his heart for so many years had finally been lifted.
Lan Borong accompanied Baili Hongzhuang all the way back to her residence, and their actions naturally didn't escape the notice of observant individuals.
"Kuangye, according to the information from our people, the head of the family invited Baili Hongzhuang for a discussion tonight, and she stayed in his house for a long time before coming out," a subordinate reported.
Lan Kaicheng furrowed his brows slightly. They had already suspected that Lan Hongtai wouldn't be able to resist contacting Baili Hongzhuang, but now that it had actually happened, it was indeed a troublesome matter for them.
"Do you know what they talked about?" Lan Jingkuang asked with a stern expression.
Lan Kaicheng shook his head, a hint of helplessness evident in his demeanor.
"The Elder has been guarding outside the head's house all along, and our people couldn't get close. We don't know what they discussed."
"That old fox, now that things have reached this point, he surely has some other intentions, doesn't he?" Lan Jingkuang's face couldn't hide his anger. He knew that old man had always been harboring thoughts about Lan Yunxiao.
Even if he only saw Baili Hongzhuang's face, which resembled Lan Yuxuan's, it would give that old man a glimmer of hope.
"The young master's enthronement ceremony is approaching soon. In theory, there shouldn't be any problems. Even if Baili Hongzhuang claims to be Lan Yuxuan, it wouldn't hold any significance," Lan Kaicheng replied.
The Third Elder, Lan Yongtai, couldn't help but look at Lan Jingkuang and Lan Kaicheng. He couldn't understand the purpose of the head seeking out Baili Hongzhuang at this time.
"With the level of concern the head has for Lan Yunxiao, if Baili Hongzhuang is truly Lan Yuxuan, the head might be willing to do anything to hand over the Lan family to her, at any cost," Lan Kaicheng's brows furrowed, his expression filled with recollection of Lan Hongtai's enraged state when he learned the truth. If it weren't for the intervention of the elders, Lan Hongtai would have directly killed Lan Jingkuang.
Over the years, no matter how Lan Jingkuang and Lan Qingyan behaved, Lan Kaicheng hadn't seen a genuine smile on Lan Hongtai's face.
From this, one could see how much the Lan family meant to Lan Yunxiao and his family in Lan Hongtai's heart.
"The current Lan family is no longer the same as before. It's impossible for that old man to turn things around with his own power. It's a futile endeavor," Lan Jingkuang brushed his sleeve, his anger difficult to conceal. "Keep a close eye on Baili Hongzhuang's every move in the coming days and report to me immediately if anything seems amiss! I won't let Lan Yunxiao have another chance to turn the tables! He will only be crushed under my feet for the rest of his life!"
Hearing Lan Jingkuang's furious voice, Lan Kaicheng and Lan Yongtai couldn't help but be surprised. Even after all these years, Lan Jingkuang's hatred towards Lan Yunxiao remained unabated.
"It seems I need to urge Yue Siqing to speed up her actions. Baili Hongzhuang staying any longer will only bring disaster!" Lan Jingkuang's eyes gleamed with a cruel and ruthless light. He intended to snuff out all possibilities in their infancy.
Baili Hongzhuang was undoubtedly doomed.
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