The mistress just wanted to be bad, but she took off after being replaced

This man, who was once the warmth in her heart, has now turned into the coldest sword in the world.

He didn't want to divorce, but wanted to make her a victim of his mother's emotions?

Thinking of the humiliation that Yu suffered at the palace banquet, Sheng Ruijiao couldn't help but shudder. It was obvious that Sheng Junwei was the instigator of everything, and she had to bear the undeserved disaster for it.

Although she knew in her heart that the outside world would not delve into the conflict between her and Sheng Junwei, people would only see that they were sisters and would naturally ask her, the "sister", to pay the price for the mistakes of her "sister".

This injustice made her want to escape, but she was surrounded by iron walls and there was nowhere to hide.

Eventually, she was brought back to the Duke's Mansion. The home she had once dreamed of now seemed like a nightmare and was terrifying.

Surrounded by high walls and deep courtyards, this once cozy place now looks particularly desolate and gloomy.

She resisted to step into that familiar threshold, but Zheng Yiyang's men did not allow her to resist and forcibly brought her to Yu.

After the palace banquet incident, Yu's situation took a sharp turn for the worse and she became a thorn in the Duke's heart.

Although the Duke wanted to divorce his wife, Yu was, after all, the mother of his three legitimate sons. If he divorced her, it would be a huge blow to the children, especially since the eldest son had been canonized as the Crown Prince. Such a decision would undoubtedly be heavy and difficult.

What's more, Yu committed the serious crime of killing her own sister. How could she let it go so easily?

As a result, Yu was forced to stay indoors and was placed under house arrest, losing her freedom.

The internal and external affairs of the mansion naturally fell into the hands of the most favored concubine.

The power and status of the Yu family collapsed overnight, and the courtyard that was once bustling with people became deserted, all thanks to the three outstanding sons, especially the eldest son who was shouldered with great expectations and had been named the prince. Their brilliance not only illuminated the glory of the family, but also built a solid wall of protection for the Yu family.

Otherwise, based on her harsh and strict treatment of servants in the past, she would have become the topic of gossip and the target of revenge over the years.

Although she now has enough food and clothing and lives a life of luxury, the twisted emotions deep in Yu's heart are spreading like wild weeds, becoming more and more intense.

She was full of resentment, and her resentment was like a burning flame, devouring her sanity!

If it weren't for that girl Sheng Junwei who was meddling in other people's business and insisting on digging up those long-forgotten past events, how could the Yu family have fallen to this point, completely losing face and dignity.

In Yu's eyes, Sheng Junwei and the entire Sheng family behind her brought all this upon themselves and deserved divine punishment.

Just as this resentment was rampaging in her chest, a woman was brought to her.

Sheng Ruijiao and Yu's eyes met, and for an instant, a twisted and complex light flashed in Yu's eyes, as if she saw her own shadow in Sheng Ruijiao, or some other deeper emotion.

Under that scrutiny, Sheng Ruijiao couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart, as if she had a premonition of an impending storm.

On the other hand, Sheng Junwei had no idea what Sheng Ruijiao had experienced.

Even though she had cut off most of her entanglements with the Sheng family through various means and could vaguely glimpse the fate of her family members, she was never willing to waste her precious energy on these seemingly insignificant people.

After all, every time she calculated the future, it was a huge drain on her mind, and her time and wisdom had to be used on more critical things.

Besides, is there any suspense about Sheng Ruijiao's future?

A declining family background, a philandering husband, and a confined and resentful mother-in-law, all these elements combined have almost doomed Sheng Ruijiao's life to be bumpy and fragmented.

As the night deepened and the stars twinkled, Sheng Junwei took a bath and changed her clothes, then sat quietly under an ancient tree in the courtyard to relax.

There was a gentle breeze, and suddenly, a rustling sound broke the silence, and a furtive figure appeared at the edge of the field of vision.

Sheng Junwei opened her eyes and happened to meet that person's eyes. The other person's eyes were shining with surprise: "Young Madam!"

Sheng Junwei looked calm and asked calmly, "What's the matter?"

The person who came was Sheng Ziyan. Ever since she was punished severely, her behavior had become much more restrained. Recently, she had been diligently learning how to manage the household and government.

Unfortunately, due to her limited talent, she has difficulty even learning the most basic reading and writing. Up to now, she can only recite a few simple poems with crooked handwriting. Using an abacus is even more difficult for her.

People may have a vague concept of honor and disgrace, but they can always empathize with the bitterness of failure.

As time went by, Sheng Ziyan became increasingly aware that she was not cut out to manage a household and began to consider quitting.

Who really wants to do the complicated housework? It is better to be a favored concubine and live an easy life.

Now, Han Yue'er is no longer in the mansion, and Sheng Junwei does not interfere in internal affairs. As her appearance gradually recovers, the little calculation in her heart begins to turn quietly again.

"Young Madam, can we discuss this matter in private? It is not advisable to make it public."

Sheng Junwei looked at her carefully, was silent for a while, and finally nodded slightly: "Come in and talk."

Sheng Ziyan was secretly delighted, thinking that the opportunity had come.

"Madam, have you heard that the young master has been staying out all night recently?"

"Oh? What then?"

Sheng Junwei looked a little puzzled, which made Sheng Ziyan secretly curse her for being stupid, but she remained calm and continued, "Although Han Yue'er has been expelled, she still stays in the capital. I heard that the young master's clothes often carry the scent of women's powder, which goes without saying..."

She deliberately left the question suspenseful, allowing Sheng Junwei to guess on her own.

Many times, the fantasies in people's minds are often more exciting than the facts told directly.

However, facing Sheng Junwei's still bewildered expression, Sheng Ziyan couldn't help but be startled: "What else could it be? The young master might be having a hot affair with a certain woman!"

There was a glimmer of cunning in Sheng Ziyan's eyes. Obviously, she tried to use this incident to touch Sheng Junwei's heartstrings, because even though this fake daughter didn't care about worldly affairs on weekdays, she was not indifferent to everything.

Last time, it was because of this woman who took advantage of the lady's means and successfully forced Han Yueer out of the house. This shows that her apparent indifference may just be her disguise.

As long as I administer the special potion accurately, this woman will surely fall into the emotional trap I set as expected.

As expected, Sheng Junwei lowered her eyes slightly and said thoughtfully: "The possibility of them meeting privately is indeed like an undercurrent and cannot be ignored."

There was a subtle hint of amusement in her words.

Sheng Ziyan's face was suddenly filled with pride, as if she saw her careful planning moving towards success step by step.