The cannon fodder heiress trembled with fear after being recognized as a member of her family.

"You frightened your grandmother to the point of fainting on your first visit home! How filial you are!" A woman dressed in pink and heavily pregnant stepped out from the side. "Knowing you look frightening, you didn't even bother to cover your face with a handkerchief. If anything happens to the old lady, you will be the greatest act of filial impiety!"

Han Cuiyin recognized the person in front of her. In her previous life, she was the daughter of Zhao Mama, a favorite of Old Madam Han, and also Zhao Lian'er, Old Madam Han's head maid.

She was now showing off her pregnant belly, which truly surprised her.

At that time, Zhao Lian'er was still the head maidservant in front of Old Madam Han, and she was also one of those who ridiculed and mocked her.

In order to win the old lady's favor, she often acted clever and charming in front of the old lady's head maid.

This Zhao Lian'er is very cunning. I've suffered losses at her hands several times and even given away a lot of benefits.

She's heavily pregnant this time; has she become the concubine of which master in the Han family?

Han Cuiyin glanced at the people next to Old Madam Han; the Second Madam and the Third Madam showed no change in expression.

However, the blue-clad beauty beside Princess Mingxia had a fleeting, mocking smile on her face.

Her mind raced, and she realized that Zhao Lian'er had become Han Zhen's concubine, and that Han Yueshi had pushed her out to make trouble for her.

"What a joke! I'm just a distant relative of yours. What does your filial impiety have to do with me? My surname is Yang, not Han!" Han Cuiyin emphasized the last five words, but in her heart she thought: If you want to label me as unfilial, you'll have to see if I agree to it.

With Luo Jingqian's guidance, she paid close attention to the changes in the women's actions and expressions, and was always able to glean some clues from them.

In her previous life, Han Yueshi was cunning and scheming.

She was given such a generous gift on their very first meeting in this life, and she was determined to return the favor.

"This concubine's belly is pointed, she must be carrying a boy. Concubine, you should take good care of your pregnancy, lest you lose your future wealth and honor due to the crowds today!"

After speaking, Han Cuiyin glanced at Princess Mingxia and Han Yueshi, her meaning clear.

As Luo Jingqian once said, when someone is framed, the most effective way is to shift the blame and divert attention. The smart person is to stand by and watch others fight like dogs, waiting to sit back and reap the benefits.

Today she's going to be a smart person.

Sure enough, Zhao Lian'er took a few steps back. At this moment, Zhao Mama didn't care about the old lady and directly helped her daughter to the side. "Why are you sticking your neck out? Stay aside. You two protect your aunt and don't let her fall."

The old lady fainted just now, and Zhao Mama had been paying attention to her the whole time. She never expected that her usually clever daughter would do something so foolish today.

"Mother, wasn't it just that the maidservant beside the eldest young lady said that this dark-skinned girl is being recognized as part of the family, and her mother is going to bring her back as a concubine? She also said that if the child in my womb is a boy, he will be raised by the dark-skinned girl's biological mother and registered under her name..."

Granny Zhao secretly pinched her daughter's arm, "Have you been pregnant for too long and turned into a pig brain?"

Aunt Zhao lowered her head, "I just acted on impulse."

"The Yan family of the past was so beautiful that she could topple kingdoms. The master had always kept her in his heart. Otherwise, why would there not be a sweet and sour fish on the dinner table for more than ten years?"

That dish was that lady's specialty. Back when the gentleman hadn't yet achieved the highest rank in the imperial examinations, that Lady Yan took care of his daily life, and that's when he developed a liking for this dish.

You've already stirred up trouble between the adults and your wife a couple of days ago, so it's not wise to do anything more now.

As for this dark-skinned girl, your main strategy should be to win her over.

These few words that Granny Zhao hurriedly gave happened to reach Han Cuiyin's ears.

This hadn't happened in her previous life, so she couldn't help but take another look at the two of them. They were clever people; perhaps she could use them in the future.

After Aunt Zhao quieted down, Han Yueshi was somewhat displeased and glared at her fiercely.

Her subtle movements did not escape Princess Mingxia's notice.

Princess Mingxia patted the back of her hand, "On this day, with outsiders present, let's not cause any trouble and make ourselves a laughing stock. There will be other opportunities in the future."

This calmed the people down, and the women also quieted down considerably.

Luo Jingqian leaned against his wheelchair, watching with great interest.

She was very pleased that she had learned and put into practice the domestic power struggles he had previously told her.

Since their first meeting, he seemed to have benefited from her, and he felt at ease being able to do something about it this time.

Just now, when he was about to have an attack, Han Cuiyin helped suppress it, and he owed her one more time.

He looked around but didn't see Han Zhen. His two brothers, however, hid to the side, not daring to approach.

Old Madam Han was faking it!

A thought suddenly struck him, and he was about to tell Han Cuiyin when he saw her walk up to Han Lingzhi. "Miss Xu, what are you doing here?"

Han Lingzhi was about to slip into the inner courtyard when Han Cuiyin caught her red-handed.

"What a coincidence, Miss Xu, I didn't expect to run into an acquaintance at the Han residence. Are you also a distant cousin of the Han family?"

She deliberately mentioned her distant cousin, hoping to provoke Han Zhen, who was rushing over from afar.

At this moment, the family physician arrived even before Han Zhen, and he naturally knew that Old Madam Han was faking fainting.

The physician feigned concern, saying, "The weather is too hot, and the old lady's delicate constitution couldn't withstand it, which is why she fainted. Now we'll move her inside and fan her first, then we'll add ice to the room to help her cool down..."

Only after the physician's diagnosis did everyone dare to move the old lady.

Han Zhen also came over at this time.

Master Han the Second and Master Han the Third quickly took the opportunity to escort Madam Han back to her courtyard, and then left with the people from the second and third branches of the family.

At this moment, only the main family members and the family doctor were left in the courtyard, and Han Zhen also rushed over.

After bowing to Luo Jingqian, he instructed Princess Mingxia, "Madam, please invite the young master to lunch. I'll have to trouble you."

After doing all this, his gaze shifted to Han Cuiyin, "Once you return to the Han residence, focus on learning something. Your father will find you a good family to marry into later—"

Upon seeing that hypocritical handsome face, Han Cuiyin could no longer suppress her anger. "Father? Lord Han must be mistaken. I grew up in Yan Family Village without parents. I'm all grown up because of my skills and the love and care of my uncles. What does it have to do with your Han family?"

"I'm sorry the young master had to see this. Let's go to the study to talk. You... follow Madam to the backyard."

Han Zhen stopped looking at the dark face, as if he hadn't heard the question just now, and his face was still full of smiles.

Luo Jingqian simply waved his hand, "Miss Yang came with me, so naturally she will follow me."

He beckoned to Han Cuiyin, "Aren't you going to come and push it!"

Seeing how intimate the two were, Han Lingzhi became even more convinced of the dream.

Han Yueshi's eyes flickered slightly as she discreetly sized up the sickly young master before her.

When this man got off the carriage, he was quite handsome and had the appearance of a refined gentleman, but unfortunately, he was fragile.

His face was also covered by a mask. According to the laws of time travel, this person should be quite good-looking, but unfortunately, he was destined to die young.

It wouldn't be bad if these two got together.

The people in the courtyard had different thoughts, but they were all stunned by what Luo Jingqian said next.

"I hit it off with Miss Yang at first sight. From now on, I'll take care of her affairs! Ahem~"