The whole family was brutally murdered? The ruthless heiress's eldest daughter went berserk aft

Jiang Lingyun gritted his teeth and forced a bitter smile: "Since that's the case, then I'll respectfully accept your offer."

Murong Lian twisted her handkerchief, trying to interrupt several times, but Murong Xuewei stopped her each time.

"My dear sister, this is a blessing in disguise! Falling into the water has brought you such a handsome scholar. Who knows, when Young Master Jiang becomes a high-ranking official, you might even receive an imperial title!"

Upon hearing this, Murong Lian's eyes lit up. She lowered her head shyly, but couldn't help but smile. Thinking of Jiang Lingyun's true identity, she realized that if she married Jiang Lingyun, he might actually be able to earn a title in front of the princess. Murong Lian swallowed back the words of refusal that were on the tip of her tongue.

Murong Xuewei took in all of this, sneering inwardly but remaining outwardly calm.

"Since that's the case, then the marriage is settled." Madam Murong's face was full of smiles when she saw Jiang Lingyun agree. "I'll have the steward send your birth dates to the temple to have them matched, and then we'll pick an auspicious day to hold the wedding."

"Thank you, Madam," Jiang Lingyun said, bowing slightly, but her heart was bleeding.

He originally thought he could use Murong Lian to scheme against Murong Xuewei and obtain the token, but he didn't expect to lose more than he gained.

Seeing that the marriage was a done deal, Murong Lian felt relieved. She turned her eyes to Murong Xuewei and said softly, "Sister, I heard that you have been managing the business in the manor recently and it is doing very well. I have been very interested in these things since I was a child. I wonder if you could teach me?"

Murong Xuewei sneered inwardly. In her previous life, Murong Lian had also proposed to learn business from her, but in the end, he took the opportunity to check her account books and try to find something to use against her.

Will she try the same trick again in this life?

Murong Xuewei glanced at Murong Lian without showing any emotion and said calmly, "If you want to learn, I am naturally willing to teach you. However, business matters are complicated and tedious, and I'm afraid you may not be able to endure the hardship."

"Sister, you flatter me. Although I have been pampered since childhood, I know the saying that 'no pain, no gain.'" Murong Lian said earnestly, "Don't worry, sister, I will definitely study hard."

Madam Murong also chimed in, "Wei'er, why don't you take care of your sister? She's been in poor health since she was little, and staying at home all the time isn't good for her condition. You should take her out to see the world."

Murong Xuewei knew that even though Murong Lian was not her biological daughter, Madam Murong had always treated her like her own daughter, and now was not the time to expose Murong Lian's true colors.

She smiled slightly and nodded in agreement: "Since Mother and my sister have both said so, then I agree."

Upon hearing this, Murong Lian revealed a triumphant smile.

She knew that Murong Xuewei wouldn't refuse.

“Then it’s settled, sister. I’ll come to see you tomorrow,” Murong Lian said eagerly.

Murong Xuewei smiled faintly: "Okay, I'll wait for you."

After Murong Lian left, the smile on Murong Xuewei's face vanished instantly.

She watched Murong Lian's departing figure, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.

Murong Lian, you think you can fight me? You're still too green!

"Sister, shouldn't you start planning your marriage too?" Murong Lian looked at Murong Xuewei, a meaningful smile playing on her lips.

Murong Xuewei sneered inwardly; this was Murong Lian's true purpose, wasn't it?

Bringing up her marriage on purpose is just another tactic after one failed attempt; they're probably trying to get someone into her life, aren't they?

Murong Xuewei took a deep breath, suppressing her anger, and said calmly, "My marriage is none of your concern, sister. I have my own plans."

“Sister, what are you saying? I’m just worried about you,” Murong Lian said innocently. “After all, my marriage is already arranged, so I can’t stay single forever.”

Madam Murong smoothed things over, saying, "You've only just settled your own marriage, and you're already worrying about your sister's. Your sister is a woman of her own mind; she must have her own plans for her marriage."

Murong Xuewei looked at Murong Lian coldly, her eyes full of mockery.

"I can handle my own affairs, so I don't need to trouble you, sister."

"That's true. My sister is always a person who plans ahead. I'm just overthinking it."

Madam Murong looked at the three sisters with satisfaction. "I am very pleased to see the three of you sisters getting along so well. Now that the eldest is married and Lian'er is engaged, I wonder when we will be able to hold our grandchildren!" As she spoke, she glanced at Song Wanyi.

Song Wanyi lowered her head shyly and tugged at Murong Qingyu's clothes.

Murong Qingyu chuckled and smoothed things over for his wife, "Mother, why are you in such a hurry? We've only just gotten married. Even if you're eager to have a grandson, I can't just conjure one up for you right away!"

Madam Murong rolled her eyes at Murong Qingyu, "If you really give me a grandson the day after your wedding, I will definitely break your legs. The sons of our Murong family cannot do anything like bullying a young lady before marriage."

Murong Qingyu and Song Wanyi exchanged a glance, their faces turning bright red.

Seeing the happy scene before her, Murong Xuewei thought of her little niece who had not been born safely in her previous life, and her hatred for Jiang Lingyun and Xiao Wanning deepened.

Finally, Madam Murong gave the three sisters a few more instructions and then dismissed them.

As Murong Xuewei approached the door, she saw Jiang Lingyun standing outside the courtyard, his eyes darting around as if searching for someone. Finally, his gaze fell on Murong Lian behind him.

Murong Xuewei stopped Murong Lian, "Sister Lian, it's been a long time since we had a heart-to-heart talk. Why don't you come and sit with your older sister?"

Murong Xue looked up at Jiang Lingyun not far away, hesitating.

Murong Xuewei understood immediately. Jiang Lingyun and Murong Lian must have said something before Jiang Lingyun left. Jiang Lingyun probably came up with some schemes for Murong Lian again.

“This isn’t even a formal engagement yet, and my future brother-in-law is already pursuing me so aggressively. If this continues after the wedding, I’m afraid it will be difficult for the older sister to even see her younger sister.”

Murong Lian smiled awkwardly, "Sister is joking. I was just thinking that the sun was shining brightly outside and I remembered that there were a few embroidered pieces in the room that hadn't been touched for a long time, so I thought I should take them out to air them."

"Such a small matter can be handled by a maid. Why trouble your sister to do it herself?" Murong Xuewei took Murong Lian's hand. "Let's go! I just received a few portions of this year's fresh mountain mist. This stuff is specially supplied to the palace. I went to great lengths to get it, so you have to do me this favor."

After saying that, he grabbed Murong Lian and left.

Jiang Lingyun, who was not far away, saw Murong Lian coming out and was about to go up to her to discuss how to make an excuse if the marriage could not go through.

How did Murong Lian suddenly get taken away by Murong Xuewei?

Jiang Lingyun wanted to chase after them, but remembering that she was currently in the Murong family, she could only watch as Murong Xuewei took the person away.

Murong Xuewei pulled Murong Lian along without stopping, heading straight for Qimeng Pavilion.

As soon as I sat down, Liuli had already brewed the tea and brought it over.

Murong Xuewei pushed the teacup towards Murong Lian, "Sister, have a taste. This is something that ordinary people like us can't afford."

Murong Lian felt something was off about what he was saying, so she picked up her teacup and took a small sip.