So what if I'm useless? I'll become a saint!

Madam Lan stared at Ling Jiuan's gradually receding back, with complicated emotions surging in her heart, and she pinched her palms nervously.

This Ling Jiuan was really beyond his expectations. She was like a pearl covered in dust, and now she finally shone brightly.

She can attack when advancing and defend when retreating, and her style of action is calm and experienced. For a moment, I really couldn't do anything about her.

But it doesn’t matter. The celebration banquet is a good opportunity. She will definitely let Ling Jiuan know how powerful she is and let her understand who is the real mistress in the Ling family!

Her mother was no match for her, and neither would she!

Thinking of this, Madam Lan stood up and bowed gracefully to leave.

"Master, in that case, I will also go and arrange the banquet."

Ling Changfeng nodded, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

"Let's arrange the banquet for three days later! At that time, we will also acknowledge Jiuan's status in the family. We have treated her lightly over the years. Now that she can bring glory to the family, we should give her the treatment and status she deserves."

Hearing this, the elders of the Ling family echoed it one after another, with hypocritical smiles on their faces and calculating gleams in their eyes.

"What the Patriarch said is absolutely right. Although the Fifth Miss does not have spiritual roots, she is very talented and has made great contributions to the family. Naturally, she should be treated well."

Mrs. Lan sneered inwardly as she listened to these hypocritical flatteries.

For these people, the most important thing is profit. If Ling Jiuan can bring benefits, they will naturally protect her.

However, she would not let a loser climb over her head easily. At the celebration banquet, she must teach Ling Jiuan an unforgettable lesson.

Madam Lan is worthy of being a thousand-year-old fox. Even though her heart is turbulent, she still maintains an elegant and decent smile on her face, like a blooming peony, standing proudly even in the wind and rain.

She spoke softly and earnestly.

"The head of the family and the elders are right. I have indeed been negligent and treated Fifth Miss poorly in the past few years. I am willing to accept the punishment as an apology!"

Hearing this, Ling Changfeng hurriedly helped Mrs. Lan, who was about to kneel down, his tone full of pity and helplessness.

"How can we blame you? This girl is just unlucky, and we can't blame others. Her fate is so rough, how can we put the blame on you?"

Mrs. Lan pretended to wipe away her tears, with a sly light flashing in her eyes, but she still maintained that pitiful look.

"Poor Fifth Miss, the wife passed away just after she gave birth. Otherwise, it wouldn't have happened... Oh, it's all my fault. I didn't fulfill my responsibilities as a mistress of the house."

When mentioning his deceased wife, Ling Changfeng's face darkened slightly, as if shrouded in a layer of haze.

He waved his hand, his tone carrying a certain unquestionable authority.

"Don't mention this matter anymore, let the past be the past."

Mrs. Lan nodded, a gleam of pride and calculation in her eyes.

She murmured in agreement.

"I spoke carelessly and touched upon the Master's sorrow. I really deserve death. Please forgive me, Master."

The moment she turned around and walked away, she curled her lips, with a hint of pride and ruthlessness in her eyes.

No matter how powerful Ling Jiuan is, she can never change the fact that she killed her own mother.

In this life, she will always be disliked by Ling Changfeng!

This family is still controlled by her, Madam Lan!

Mrs. Lan slowly returned to her yard. As soon as she stepped over the threshold, she saw her daughter Ling Jiuxi coming to her in a hurry.

She looked anxious, as if she had something important to discuss.

"Mother, the feather of the Red Feather Beast is extremely precious. Should I... give this feather to father as a token of my filial piety?"

There was some anticipation in Ling Jiuxi's voice; she hoped that her action would be approved by her mother.

Mrs. Lan glanced at her daughter, a hint of disappointment and helplessness flashing in her eyes.

She shook her head in disappointment, with a hint of sarcasm in her tone.

"Red Feather Beast Feather? In your father's eyes, that thing is nothing. Do you know that the feather of the Golden Phoenix Beast that Ling Jiuan brought back from the secret realm is what your father really wants."

When Ling Jiuxi heard this, a trace of surprise and unwillingness flashed across his face.

She opened her eyes wide, as if she couldn't believe her ears.

"The feather of the golden phoenix spirit beast? How is it possible? How could a useless person like her obtain the feather of the golden phoenix spirit beast?"

Mrs. Lan took a sip of tea, but still couldn't suppress the anger in her heart.

She put the teacup down heavily, making a crisp sound.

"Yes, the barrier of the Ling family is loose, and we need the feathers of the golden phoenix spirit beast to reinforce it. I originally thought that Ling Jiuan, a loser, could not complete the task, so I mentioned it to your father. Unexpectedly, Ling Jiuan is really capable and can actually obtain the feathers of the golden phoenix spirit beast. Now, not only your father, but even the elders of the Ling family are fond of her."

At this point, a hint of ruthlessness and unwillingness flashed in Madam Lan's eyes.

She tightly grasped the teacup in her hand, as if she wanted to vent all her anger on this innocent teacup.

Seeing this, Ling Jiuxi felt unwilling and jealous.

She understood that she had to find a way to prevent Ling Jiuan from monopolizing the limelight.

Madam Lan stared at Ling Jiuxi with a complicated expression, and a barely perceptible calculation flashed in her eyes.

She spoke slowly, with an unquestionable dignity in her tone.

"You should behave yourself these few days. Your father will hold a celebration banquet for Ling Jiuan in three days. She grew up in the back mountain, and no one taught her etiquette. When the time comes, you should show your ladylike manners and embarrass her in front of everyone."

When Ling Jiuxi heard this, his face became even uglier, as if covered by a layer of frost.

She bit her lower lip, a hint of resentment and jealousy flashing in her eyes.

"Celebration banquet? How can that bitch Ling Jiuan deserve it? Why did she deserve such an honor?"

Mrs. Lan really couldn't stand her daughter's impatience, so her tone became a little colder, with a hint of scolding.

"Whether she is worthy or not is not up to you, the elders have said it all. We have to do this beautifully, and not let your father see any flaws. Also, don't go to Ling Jiuan for no reason these few days. She is in the limelight now, and even I have to stay away from her for the time being."

Having said that, Mrs. Lan paused, with a hint of deep thought and worry in her eyes.

"And I think she has probably broken through to the foundation building stage. If you clash with her, not only you, but even your brother will suffer. So, you must learn to be patient and wait for the right moment to strike her a fatal blow."

When Ling Jiuxi heard this, although he felt unwilling, he also understood that what his mother said made sense.

She nodded, with a hint of determination and ruthlessness in her eyes.

"I understand, mother. I will endure it. One day, I will let Ling Jiuan know how powerful I am."

Mrs. Lan looked at her daughter's eyes, and a hint of satisfaction and relief flashed through her heart.

"As long as you remember my words, one day, you will become the most dazzling person in the Ling family. By then, Ling Jiuan will be nothing more than a clown in front of you."