The legitimate daughter returns, and everyone in the Marquis's mansion regrets and begs for for

"You've all seen it. I have no intention of fighting; I just want to live the life I desire." She stood up, gently lifting a strand of her dark hair. A light breeze blew by, carrying the fragrance of flowers, as if defending her innocence.

Qu Qingwan's face was gloomy, but she had to admit that Qu Muya's attitude at this moment made her scheme seem insignificant and powerless. The Qu family members around her looked at each other and whispered among themselves, their opinions of Qu Muya beginning to waver.

"This illegitimate daughter is really interesting," someone murmured, their face showing disdain but unable to hide the shock in their heart.

Qu Muya was secretly delighted, concealing her inner turmoil with a smile. She knew that she was gradually turning the tide and taking the initiative, and every reaction of Qu Qingwan became an opportunity for her to counterattack.

Just as everyone was discussing this, Qu Qingwan could no longer hold back and said coldly, "You are just a concubine's daughter. What right do you have to try to change your fate? Do you think I will sit idly by?"

These words caused everyone to fall silent once again. Qu Muya smiled slightly, her gaze firm and clear, "I am not a concubine's daughter, I am Qu Muya, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Pingnan's mansion."

These words struck like a thunderclap, reverberating in everyone's hearts once more. The illegitimate daughter, whom she had once treated as a pawn, now shone brightly in that instant, as if she had donned armor, brave and resolute.

The air around them grew heavy, and Qu Qingwan's face turned deathly pale. She felt as if struck by lightning, unable to control herself. The power and status she relied on seemed incredibly fragile under Qu Muya's unwavering gaze.

"In this game, I am the protagonist," Qu Muya thought to herself, a relaxed smile playing on her lips, as if a spring breeze was blowing, and it was the moment for her to rise.

"This illegitimate daughter is indeed extraordinary." A low murmur rang out, sending a chill down one's spine.

The murmur seemed to startle Qu Qingwan awake. She suddenly raised her head and stared intently at Qu Muya.

Qu Muya was slightly taken aback. For some reason, Qu Qingwan's gaze seemed to penetrate her heart and reach her deepest feelings, making her shrink back involuntarily. However, she quickly mustered up the courage to meet the other's gaze.

Qu Qingwan's heart pounded, yet a bitter feeling welled up inside her. She knew she could no longer stop Qu Muya, and only hoped that her actions wouldn't implicate the Qu family.

However, she was ultimately too naive.

Qu Muya never gave up on changing the Qu family's power structure. Her gaze fell on the position of the Qu family's eldest daughter, a faint smile appearing on her lips, her eyes full of profound meaning.

"Qu Qingwan, if you know what's good for you, hand over that maid's indenture. Perhaps I can spare you then," she said calmly, her tone carrying an unyielding air.

All eyes fell on Qu Qingwan, filled with inquiry, awaiting her answer. Qu Qingwan was furious, but had to feign composure. "Her indenture is with Grandmother. Go ask her for it."

"You!" She didn't expect Qu Qingwan to disregard everything and shift all the blame onto her. She felt a surge of irritation. "You idiot, I was doing this for your own good. Wasn't I trying to save you?"

Don't refuse a polite toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!

Qu Muya's words sent a chill down Qu Qingwan's spine. She glanced around and saw that everyone's gazes towards her were full of questioning and disdain, as if mocking her for being ignorant and ungrateful. She took a deep breath, suppressing her resentment and forcing herself to calm down.

She must remain calm; if she loses her composure, what resistance can she possibly offer?

Qu Qingwan silently reminded herself, but her face grew paler and paler.

"I have my own way of handling things with Grandmother, so don't worry about it." She forced a smile, but in her heart she hated Qu Muya so much that she wanted to rush over and slap her right away.

"Qu Muya, don't think that just because you're the eldest daughter you can do whatever you want in our Qu family. If you're not happy about it, I'll fight you to the end." She said through gritted teeth, then turned and walked towards her room.

Qu Muya watched Qu Qingwan's retreating figure, a hint of malice flashing in her eyes. "Hmph! Qu Qingwan, just you wait and see. Once I gain real power in the Qu family, the first thing I'll do is strip you of your status as the legitimate daughter." She thought to herself, but her face remained impassive.

"Miss Qingwan, why do you look so pale? Have you caught a chill?"

"Yes, yes, Miss Qingwan seems to be feeling a little unwell."

Qu Qingwan turned around and smiled, revealing teeth as white as snow and as bright as the sun. "I'm fine, you all go ahead and do your work. I'll go back to my room first." She left in a hurry, leaving everyone looking puzzled.

Back in her room, she could no longer contain her rage; her fingers cracked as she clenched them. She had never hated Qu Muya as much as she did now. She was utterly shameless—how dare she humiliate her like that!

"Miss, I have already sent someone to inform the old lady." The maid whispered from the side, seeing her pale face, she was uneasy, fearing that because of her negligence, Qu Qingwan would be punished.

"Yes, you did very well." Qu Qingwan forced a smile. "Go and tell them that I will go to the old lady's courtyard to apologize tomorrow at noon."

The maid's heart tightened. "I understand, Miss. Please don't do anything foolish. The Old Madam is most averse to anyone going against her wishes."

A shadow crossed Qu Qingwan's face. "I know what I'm doing, you don't need to worry about it." She suppressed her anger, not letting it spill out. She had to resolve this matter as soon as possible; otherwise, given Qu Muya's personality, she would likely blame everything on her, and the Qu family would forever be trampled underfoot by Qu Muya.

The next day, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Qu Qingwan slowly walked towards the ancestral hall. Her face was calm and her demeanor was composed. The servants she encountered along the way all greeted her, but they all looked at her with strange eyes.

"Oh dear, isn't this the useless eldest daughter of the Qu family? I heard she was divorced by the master."

"That's right, look at her, she's definitely been kicked out."

"Haha, she deserves it! She should go back to her mother's womb; she's not worthy of being the legitimate daughter of the Qu family!"

Hearing the whispers of the crowd, Qu Qingwan's expression changed repeatedly. She secretly vowed to investigate this matter thoroughly, otherwise, the consequences would be dire.

"Miss Qingwan." As soon as Qu Qingwan entered the hall, she saw a smiling face.

"Greetings, Granny Sun," Qu Qingwan greeted calmly.

"Hehe, Miss, you're too kind. You're such a polite child, no wonder Master values ​​you so much," said Granny Sun with a smile.