But she was just a woman from a rural area, who would have the need to investigate her background? In addition, even though Ban Yilu kept up a bitter quarrel with them during the past couple of years, her actions were ultimately just the trivialities of some petty women.
"I was just being followed by her," Lin Caisang said.
Ya Yufeng, who was walking ahead, couldn’t help but turn back to look at her when he heard her words.
"Sangsang, are you sure? Was it really Ban Yilu?"
"I am not hallucinating. I only saw her silhouette, but she pushed me in Brother Molian’s courtyard before. I remember her figure very well," Lin Caisang explained.
How could she possibly forget someone who almost caused her to become disfigured? She had to remember her. Besides, it wasn’t even completely dark at the time. How could she possibly have identified the wrong person? It was definitely Ban Yilu.
"If it indeed was her, this woman is really suspicious." Ya Yufeng looked at his wife and commented.
"Regardless of whether it was her or not, this person must be thoroughly investigated." Nangong Piao’er also added.
"I heard that she has been frequently visiting Clan Chief Ya’s residence recently. Even though she has never been admitted, I have heard several times that Ban Yilu has been seen loitering at the entrance of Clan Chief Ya’s house."
"Clan Chief Ya’s house?"
Lin Caisang couldn’t help but chuckle.
"It seems that you guys are not her target. She is aiming for Yun Mo and Yun Xiang, trying to establish a relationship with them to approach Ya Molian."
"My lord, do you mean..."
Upon hearing her analysis, the colour of Nangong Piao’er’s face changed.
Could Ban Yilu possibly be a spy sent by someone else, trying to acquire some news from Yun Mo and Yun Xiang?
But isn’t that too far-fetched? Yun Mo and Yun Xiang can’t even come in contact with the palace master. Why would Ban Yilu deliberately investigate them? After all, her husband, Ya Jinghong, had extraordinarily close relations with the palace master, even closer than Nangong’s and Beidou’s relations.
Why would she bypass such a great shortcut and focus on Yun Mo and Yun Xiang, two insignificant characters?
"Even considering Ya Jinghong’s relationship with the master, she shouldn’t..."
"Piao’er, have you lost your mind?" Ya Yufeng interrupted Nangong Piao’er’s words.
"So what if Ya Jinghong and Brother Molian were close? Ban Yilu still can’t contact Brother Molian. Even without us, you and Beidou can directly visit Brother Molian’s place. But can Ban Yilu?"
Just based on this fact, everyone can see that they are being cautious of Ban Yilu, right?
"So you mean she suspects us?" Nangong Piao’er asked.
But she immediately shook her head, refuting her own question.
If she had started suspecting Nangong and Beidou, Ban Yilu would have approached them, instead of treating them as enemies, giving them a glare and a cold face every time they saw each other. So, it’s definitely not the case.
"No, it’s not that she suspects us, but she believes that the master suspects her. That’s why she doesn’t dare to get close to the master."
Ya Yufeng nodded in agreement.
"It seems that we need to investigate this Ban Yilu more thoroughly," said Nangong Piao’er.
"Regardless of whether Ban Yilu’s identity is actually suspect, it won’t be wrong to check," Lin Caisang voiced her opinion to them.
"Piao’er, when you and Beidou go to investigate, remember to be cautious. Don’t let any suspicion fall on you. Besides, don’t directly check Ban Yilu’s identity. There are some people, even if you investigate their identities, you won’t find anything."