In a year of natural disasters, the young woman had billions of resources to build a paradise.

Jiang Mianmian realized that Jiang Ranran's older brother, Ye, also had the surname Ye.

This Young Master Ye is very likely Ye Xiuyuan. However, the two had no interaction in their previous life, and she had no interest in getting to know a blind man who could be interested in Jiang Ranran.

Granny Zhao pressed down on the old lady, "Please don't be anxious. Since the third young master said it's a private matter, does that mean the two of them know each other?"

Thinking of this possibility, Madam Ye looked at Jiang Mianmian and asked, "Miss Jiang, do you know my Xiuyuan?"

Sure enough it was him!

Jiang Mianmian shook her head decisively, "I don't know him."

"Did you hear that? Tell him to get lost! You idiot!"

The maid waiting outside dared not say anything more and quickly withdrew.

At this moment, another maid brought a food box and placed it on a small table.

Three-delicacy chicken soup, mushroom porridge, shrimp wontons, and steamed meat soup are all soft, tender, and easy to digest.

The old lady smiled and handed her chopsticks. "You must be hungry after being dizzy all day. I didn't know your preferences, so I had them prepare whatever they could. Why don't you try it? If you like any of it, I'll have them make more next time."

"You've prepared such a lavish spread, I love it all."

Jiang Mianmian glanced out the window; it was completely dark, probably the middle of the night.

I was really hungry, so I didn't hold back and ate a bowl of wontons. I broke out in a sweat and felt much better.

Seeing that she was at ease, Madam Ye was relieved. "You should rest well. We can talk in detail tomorrow. My old bones can't stay up any longer, so I need to go to sleep."

After exchanging a few more polite words, Granny Zhao helped her out.

Jiang Mianmian glanced outside a few times and saw that they hadn't gone far before entering another room right next to it. She guessed that she had directly moved into a side room in the old lady's courtyard. It seemed that this old lady Ye was really hospitable.

I think I made the right move.

She waited until there was no more movement outside, then tried to re-enter the warehouse or Peach Blossom Spring.

However, without merit points, you can't get in.

There were a few more lines of prompts.

[The Peach Blossom Paradise world refreshes daily at noon and is open for one hour without requiring merit points; items can be taken freely.]

[At other times, 10 merit points are awarded per minute for entering the game and 10 merit points per item retrieved.]

Depositing items does not deduct merit.

The rules are the same as the warehouse; you can also enter for one hour each day without needing to accumulate merit!

The upgrade is definitely different; it's much more user-friendly now!

Jiang Mianmian was fairly satisfied. This way, she could accumulate some merit points at Ye Family Manor tomorrow as a backup, and by noon at the latest, she could take her leave and return to the cave to find Jiu Niang!

I slept soundly, and the next morning, I heard the sounds of chattering and laughter outside.

Jiang Mianmian had just sat up in bed when a maid knocked on the door.

"Miss Jiang is awake? This servant will help you wash up."

"come in."

She's a professional, really. She didn't make a sound, but the little maid knew she was awake.

The two maids were both quite young; one was carrying clothes and jewelry, and the other was holding a basin of water and a towel.

"I can do it myself, thank you both, ladies."

Jiang Mianmian wasn't used to being waited on and wanted to get her own clothes to wear. "Are the ladies and young misses outside coming to pay their respects to the old lady?"

One of the round-faced maids smiled and said, "Miss Jiang, you are too kind. We two servants were specially sent by the old lady to serve you. Our name is Hongying."

“My name is Lvrui. The old lady said that you don’t need to pay attention to them. You should rest well, eat and drink well, and then we can meet again.”

The two of them moved swiftly, dressing, tying their hair, wiping their faces, and doing their makeup.

Jiang Mianmian didn't even have time to refuse before she was amazed by the person in the mirror. "Your skills are amazing!"

Her delicate eyebrows and red lips were so much better than her usual hastily done makeup.

"She is clearly a naturally beautiful girl."

Hongying was very eloquent and ordered someone to serve her food.

Jiang Mianmian didn't want to go out for social engagements. After eating and drinking her fill, she chatted with the two of them, hoping to find an opportunity to earn merit points.

As it turned out, both of them were born into a family, and their families followed the Ye family from the county to the village, where they lived a stable and peaceful life.

"Uh, then tell me how many masters the Ye family has? So I won't be completely clueless and know nothing."

Jiang Mianmian smiled innocently, looking very curious, "Or you can tell me if there's anything new."

The two were sent by the old lady, so they naturally knew what to say and what not to say.

They each said a sentence, laughing and joking to cheer her up.

Madam Ye had a son and a daughter. Her daughter married far away in Nanchuan City. It was thanks to the great wealth accumulated by the old master and the master that the Ye family branch in Fengshui County had gained some status within the Ye family. Unfortunately, the old master and the master both passed away early. The master only had a son and a daughter. His daughter died young, and his son was sickly from childhood and was predicted by doctors not to live past fifteen.

Old Madam Ye had no choice but to raise and support her illegitimate son, who is now the head of the family, Second Master Ye, in order to protect the family business and live a secluded life.

"I heard that Second Master Ye was obedient since childhood, but he caused a huge scene when he got married..."

Green Bud was talking animatedly when Red Tassel tugged at her arm hard.

He quickly changed his words, saying, "The ones who came today are the sons and daughters of the second branch of the family."

Madam Ye gave birth to the second young master, the second young lady, and the fourth young master. The third young master and the third, fourth, and fifth young ladies in the mansion were all illegitimate children of the second wife.

Jiang Mianmian was astonished. No wonder it was so lively outside. All seven of them, including three young masters, four young ladies, and a whole family of grandchildren, had come.

Granny Zhao shooed people away from outside, "Young masters and ladies, please come back quickly, the old lady has a terrible headache."

With all this noise, it's no wonder I have a headache.

I wonder if I can earn some merit points if I massage the old lady's head later?

Just as she was pondering this, an urgent report came from outside: "Madam, Young Master Han Sheng has arrived! Please quickly send Lord Wei San out to help."

Granny Zhao asked curiously, "If you're coming, then come. Why did you call Wei San out?"

"Young Master Hansheng was brought here by force, and he's making a scene trying to leave. This letter is from Master Jianbai to the Old Madam."

There was another commotion outside, but before long, many people came back in droves.

Jiang Mianmian was still pondering whether to inquire about the current situation of the sickly eldest son of the main branch. If he could be saved, she could try to save him, as the merit points would definitely be considerable. Just then, she heard a familiar voice.

"I don't want to stay here! I want to go with the group retreating east! My father won't do it, he'll do something stupid! Great-aunt, please tell them to let me go!"

Magistrate Ye? So his name is Ye Hansheng? He calls Old Madam Ye his great-aunt, so he must be the grandson of Old Master Ye's younger brother.

Jiang Mianmian suddenly realized that she had added another stroke to the Ye family relationship network she had just drawn in her mind.