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

Scorching sun.

The pavilion in the middle of the lake has become a "forbidden area" of Tingfeng Xiaozhu.

This forbidden area is only for the new cook and the governess sent by Luo Jingqian.

Granny Gao and Gao Xiaolan were still able to come and go freely.

However, each time, Granny Gao would stand guard at a distance, preventing anyone from disturbing them.

The two were sensible enough not to wander around after arriving here.

One of them spends all day in the kitchen researching recipes, creating new dishes on the dinner table every day.

One person is content to stay in their room, enjoying tea, blending incense, organizing and categorizing accounts.

As for learning the rules, it only takes an hour each day, and it's not tiring at all.

Moreover, she doesn't have to pay for these two people's monthly allowances, yet they are very convenient to use.

Why is a banquet being held tomorrow?

This life is somewhat different from what she remembers, and Han Cuiyin wants to confirm it further.

"When Lord Han entered the cabinet, his colleagues and friends came to congratulate him. Da Ni said that she was afraid she should let her daughter out earlier."

The two walked and talked until they returned to their room, where Granny Chu was instructing Gao Xiaolan.

Gao Xiaolan likes embroidery and making clothes.

A few days ago, the steward delivered some fabric, and she wished she had two more hands to make all of it into beautiful dresses for Han Cuiyin.

She was focused when she did things, and it was precisely because of this that she caught the eye of Granny Chu.

Granny Chu took her in as her goddaughter. In the past few days, in addition to teaching Han Cuiyin manners, she also taught Gao Xiaolan some skills in serving her master.

Gao Xiaolan reported these things to Han Cuiyin truthfully.

Han Cuiyin only supports such things; she sincerely hopes that the people around her can have a skill.

In addition, since Granny Chu had once caught her applying charcoal powder to her face, she still hoped that Granny Chu would be on her side.

"Xiao Lan, if you listen to me, don't dress the girl in these clothes."

On a shelf to the side hung the clothes that Gao Xiaolan had prepared for Han Cuiyin.

"Godmother, isn't it said that one should respect the clothes before respecting the person? If the young lady doesn't dress nicely, won't those people look down on her even more?"

Gao Xiaolan bit her lower lip, feeling somewhat unwilling.

She started sewing this dress the day she was confined to her home, and it was also embroidered with a subtle lotus pattern.

“Your daughter needs to keep a low profile right now. If you wear this dress, everyone’s eyes will be on her, which is not what she wants.”

Granny Chu shook her head, completely pessimistic.

Before she arrived, the Crown Prince had given her instructions.

She could naturally sense the difference in the prince's feelings for this girl.

If she hadn't seen the girl's true appearance, she wouldn't have passed this test, let alone the Grand Princess.

After all, their whole family is obsessed with looks, except for Luo Jingqian.

The rumors about the Night Demon in the capital were only spread secretly by some people who wanted to damage the reputation of this Miss Yang.

Han Zhen was under forty years old, making him the youngest Grand Secretary.

You can imagine how grand the banquet will be tomorrow.

Princess Mingxia was born into the Xu Prince's Mansion and was showered with love and affection from a young age.

Those things she did back then were long ago suppressed by the Xu Prince's Mansion.

If it weren't for Princess Jialuo's intervention some time ago, the younger people in the capital wouldn't know about these things.

Han Cuiyin has recently become the focus of everyone's attention, and some teahouses have even started talking about the three of them back then. Of course, Han Cuiyin has also been the subject of much discussion among them.

These things wouldn't have caused such a stir if no one was backing them up.

Granny Chu was well-informed and noticed that her newly adopted goddaughter was only focused on the inner quarters, which made her somewhat helpless.

“There are some things you don’t know. Princess Jialuo has come with great force this time, and Princess Mingxia is sure to lose face tomorrow.”

"Granny Chu, why is this?"

Han Cuiyin and Granny Gao came in from outside and happened to overhear their conversation.

"These rumors circulating in the capital, I suppose you are unaware of them, young lady?"

Granny Chu was in her fifties, with not a single gray hair on her head and no fine lines on her face; she looked no more than thirty.

When Luo Jingqian sent someone to bring Granny Chu over, she did not show up.

Han Cuiyin was just using her as a shield to prevent Princess Mingxia from sending people here.

This old nanny, who usually had a refined taste, somehow took a liking to Gao Xiaolan, and the two became godparents.

As long as the person didn't do anything, Han Cuiyin didn't pay much attention to him.

Besides, if Gao Xiaolan learns it, it will benefit her side.

Looking at it today, this old woman seems to be quite unusual.

Granny Chu recounted the rumors, and then added something cryptic, "It seems the young master is busy with other matters and hasn't had time to deal with these people. If you're troubled, young lady, you can ask him for help next time you see him."

"Ask him for help?" Han Cuiyin was completely confused. "Why would we need his help when we're not related? Besides, let those people say what they want, what impact will it have on me?"

"What will it affect? ​​It will affect your reputation, your name, girl!"

Granny Chu sighed, "This girl's father's and mother's families are completely inhumane. They don't teach her anything. I don't know how she's managed all these years."

No, we still need to send a message back and get the Grand Princess to intervene.

The prince has finally found a girl he likes, but the princess isn't interested, and the princess isn't putting in any effort either. When will the prince be able to get married?

The prince's marriage had long been a source of anxiety for the princess. When the prince asked for a nanny, the princess sent her over without hesitation.

As everyone said, the Night Rakshasa was indeed as black as charcoal.

Granny Chu could only relay the message back, truthfully reporting Han Cuiyin's situation and also mentioning her attempt to conceal her appearance.

The princess only told her to stay put and not worry about anything else.

Tomorrow, the Han family will not have a peaceful day.

"I've never thought about getting married. What does reputation matter!"

In the face of absolute power, all rules will give way.

This was something she already knew in the Realm of Immortality, let alone here.

Granny Chu stood there, stunned. Not getting married? Then wouldn't her young master be in a one-sided love affair?

Yes, yes, it must be because they haven't seen each other for many days and Miss Yang is angry.

Han Cuiyin ignored what Granny Chu thought and only said to Gao Xiaolan, "Keep it simple and don't attract too much attention. Leave the big occasions to the two princesses and their daughters. Wear this dress later."

Gao Xiaolan's handiwork is quite good; the dress is a pure white, and it will be perfect for her to wear once she's fairer.

As night fell, the sky was filled with stars.

Han Cuiyin lay in bed, wide awake.

She hasn't been idle these days; there's still one thing she hasn't dealt with.

Let's settle the matter we promised Li Ermi today.

Han Cuiyin transformed the scarecrow into her likeness and threw it on the bed, then vanished in a flash.

She had previously asked the Yan family to inquire about the place where the Lu family was being held.

Lu Cheng had a special status, and the Lu family even produced an imperial concubine. With a little leniency, he wasn't imprisoned in an ordinary jail.

Their family was imprisoned in a large jail used to punish members of the royal family who had committed crimes; the conditions there were much better than in ordinary jails.

"You wretched bastard, I've ended up in this situation all because of your brother! *slap*"

Lu Cheng slapped Li Rou, and just as he was about to continue, he was knocked unconscious by someone from the side.

"You are Li Rou?"