Reincarnated as the Abandoned Daughter of a Marquis's Mansion: I Take Control of My Life

As darkness fell, in the Duke's mansion, the masters of the household sat in the living room, having dismissed the servants. They were discussing some matters.

Li Lan didn't understand many things, so she asked, "Grandmother, why didn't my cousin save Sister Yinyin back then? He was Sister Yinyin's own brother and also the heir apparent. If he said he wasn't capable enough, he could have used the power of our Duke's Mansion."

Grandmother sighed, "Lanlan, just think of it as your aunt only having given birth to your sister Yinyin and another sister who lives far away. He... you'll understand later."

The atmosphere inside was harmonious when suddenly someone knocked on the door. The Duke loudly asked, "Sir, it's me. I have something to report."

"Come in." The Duke's voice was loud and deep.

The guard entered the room, closed the door, and greeted his masters. "Masters," he said, "today, Young Master Bao was bullied by Princess Anyang while he was out. She threatened to kill him. Here's what happened..."

"Hmm, you may leave," the Duke instructed the guards to withdraw.

Li Lan had been holding her anger in for a long time, and after the guards left, she couldn't hold it in any longer. So she cursed, "How can that Princess Anyang be so willful and capricious? She's awful! Doesn't anyone care about her?"

The Duchess comforted her, "Lanlan, don't be angry. Now someone is taking care of her!"

She acts recklessly only because the Empress is her aunt; you must never follow her example.

"Mother, am I that kind of person?" Li Lan pouted and said aggrievedly.

"I, Lanlan, am not that kind of person. Grandma believes you," the old lady comforted Li Lan with a smile.

Li Yanche said, "I've heard that once you enter the Regent's dungeon, you won't get out without being skinned alive, and who knows how many layers of skin you'll be skinned alive."

"Don't overthink it. If even the Regent can't protect his wife and children, then we're better off without him," the Duke said domineeringly.

The Duchess glanced at him and said, "My lord, why say such hurtful things? I've heard that the Regent's methods are extraordinary; no one dares to bully Bao Bao anymore. Besides, with Yin Yin's abilities, Princess Anyang's days are unlikely to be easy."

At this moment, the Duchess turned to look at Li Lan and said earnestly, "Lanlan, people's hearts are unpredictable in this world. Although we cannot change others, we can do our best, strengthen ourselves, and then we can roam freely in the world."

Li Lan nodded slightly, indicating that she understood. She knew that in this battlefield as deep as the sea, only by maintaining one's true self could one survive.

The Duke coughed lightly, breaking the silence: "Let's leave that matter aside for now; things will take their course in the future. The most important thing right now is to strengthen the security of the manor, in case they're desperate and resort to desperate measures."

Especially Su Yinhan, Madam, you invited the Lady of the Marquis of Yongyi's mansion here, could you make arrangements to earn some interest for Yinyin?

"My lord, rest assured, I will take back every bit of those who bullied Yinyin. This time, I'll just collect some interest first." The Duchess gave her a reassuring look.

After saying that, he looked at Li Yanche, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes: "Yanche, you should get some rest tonight. Go to the palace to meet the emperor tomorrow. Also, keep an eye on the situation in the capital these days. If there is anything unusual, inform me in time."

Li Yanche cupped his hands and replied, "Yes, Father."

As night deepened, the Duke's mansion was brightly lit, exuding an atmosphere of peace. However, beneath the seemingly tranquil surface of the Marquis of Yongyi's residence, undercurrents were surging.

At the inn, Su Yinyin was wandering around her room. Looking at the surroundings, the chairs, the bedding, she didn't know where to begin. After returning, she would try to travel far away as much as possible, and if she had to go out, she would go alone.

As Su Yinyin was thinking, there was a knock on the door. "Who is it?" Su Yinyin asked.

"It's me and Lan'er, my sister." A voice came from outside the door.

Su Yinyin opened the door and saw the two standing there. Su Yinyin knelt down, picked up Lan'er, and the two went into the room. Su Yinhan closed the door.

Su Yinyin asked, "Why aren't you asleep yet?"

Su Yinhan lowered her head, hesitated for a long time, and finally managed to utter a sentence. "Sister, I, I'm scared."

Seeing her fearful and uneasy expression, Su Yinyin said with heartache, "Don't be afraid, your sister is here."

Su Yinyin could understand her situation and her feelings.

Su Yinyin gently patted Su Yinhan's shoulder to comfort her, "No matter what happens, your sister will protect you."

Su Yinhan looked up at Su Yinyin, tears welling in her eyes, and whispered, "I'm worried that if I go back, it will bring you a lot of trouble. And what about that father? Will he let my sister and me go? They definitely won't let it go once they know I exist."

Su Yinyin understood that Su Yinhan was truly looking out for her. She held Su Yinhan's hand and promised, "Don't worry, I'll protect you. Since you're afraid they won't let us off the hook, then we won't let them off the hook. I'll take care of them all, and then you won't have to live in fear anymore."

"Sister, won't this...?"

Su Yinyin said firmly, "No, we will treat them the same way they treat us."

"Sister, I... I don't want to be called Su Yinhan."

Su Yinyin looked at her and understood. "That's right. This name has been stolen and used for more than ten years. It's become tainted. What name do you want, little sister?"

"Sister, I can't read. I would like to ask you to help me and Lan'er choose names."

"Lan'er doesn't have a name?" Su Yinyin asked, assuming Lan'er did have a name, given her father's presence.

"Lan'er didn't have a name. I named her Lan'er myself. They didn't even look at her because they saw that Lan'er was a girl." Tears streamed down her face again.

Seeing this, Lan'er, who was originally in Su Yinyin's arms, got down from her arms and went to her mother's side. She used her small hands to wipe away her tears, saying, "Mother, don't cry. If you cry, Lan'er will want to cry too."

“Okay, let me think about it.” After a moment of thought, Su Yinyin said, “How about we call her ‘Su Yue’? I hope she will be happy every day. As for Lan’er, let’s call her ‘Su Xiaoxiao’. It’s your surname, so it’ll be easier to call her.”

Su Yue nodded with tears in her eyes, "Thank you, sister, I really like these two names."

"Yes, I'm glad you like it." Su Yinyin gently patted Su Yinhan's hand. "Now that we have a new name, we're about to start a new life. All the hardships of the past are over. From now on, your sister will always be with you and make sure you live a happy life."

Su Yue was deeply moved and hugged Su Yinyin tightly, "Yes, it's so good to have an older sister."

Lan'er ran over and hugged Su Yinyin's leg, "And Xiaoxiao, Xiaoxiao will always stay with Mommy and Auntie."

"Haha, you little rascal." Su Yinyin tapped Xiaoxiao's nose.

At Prime Minister Li's residence, Prime Minister Li sat weakly on a stool, too angry to speak. His trembling finger pointed at Madam Li, "You ignorant woman, you want to kill our Li family and the Empress."

"My lord, I only wanted to rescue Anyang, I didn't intend to kill anyone," Madam Li said, sobbing.