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

Ping'an Lane.

When Han Cuiyin woke them up in the middle of the night, Yan Dali and his wife thought something had happened.

Later, the niece only hurriedly told the girl to take good care of herself before leaving.

They had no idea what the girl's identity or background was.

"Miss Li, please make do with the west wing room for today. Since Cuiyin brought you here, please make yourself at home."

Yan Dali said a few polite words and then went back to his room.

There are differences between men and women, and there are some things he should avoid.

Wang led Li Rou to the west wing and helped her make her bed.

"Miss Li, please change into these clean clothes. This room used to be where Miss Gao Xiaolan lived. She went to the Han residence with Cuiyin. You will stay here temporarily from now on."

"Gao Xiaolan? Why...is she here?"

Li Rou trembled slightly upon hearing this name.

The last time she saw her brother, this was the name she heard.

They were going to arrest Gao Xiaolan that night.

That day, Li Ermi went to the prefectural governor's office to remind Li Rou of this matter.

The siblings have always been easygoing and content with their lot.

Having already entered Lu Cheng's inner circle, they accepted their fate and only thought about making the best of their lives.

In the Lu family, she had no shortage of struggles and battles with the women in the back courtyard in order to survive and live a good life.

With Li Ermi handling things for Lu Cheng outside, Li Rou was living a happier life than the other concubines.

That night, after learning about the Gao family's affairs, she tried to dissuade them, but it wasn't so easy for her younger brother to get off that pirate ship once he was on it.

She could only pray for her only brother's safety by eating vegetarian food, chanting Buddhist scriptures, and donating money to temples and Taoist monasteries.

The Gao family was actually brought to the capital by that Miss Yang.

Gao Xiaolan's face turned deathly pale.

It was Miss Yang who healed her injuries, and it was also thanks to Miss Yang that she was able to escape from Lu City and the Lu family.

If her brother's death is related to Miss Yang, what will become of her?

"The Gao family wasn't brought to the capital by Cuiyin. Cuiyin merely released them that night; they escaped Chang Le County by water and came to the capital."

Wang didn't say much; that was all she knew.

After Li Rou and the others left, he was still somewhat absent-minded.

After changing into clean clothes, she tossed and turned in bed.

The only way to find out what happened that day is to ask Gao Xiaolan directly.

Why did Lu Cheng have to resort to such ruthless measures?

The women only thought that Lu Cheng had offended the Fourth Prince, but given the Lu family's background, nothing would happen to him once he arrived in the capital.

If Lu Cheng hadn't tormented her a few days ago, she wouldn't have known that her brother's death was related to the Gao family.

I never expected that the Gao family was in Beijing.

......

Unlike Li Rou, Han Cuiyin slept soundly.

She had fulfilled her promise to Li Ermi, finally settling a karmic debt.

I woke up the next day feeling refreshed and energized.

Because the Han family was hosting a banquet for guests on the Qixi Festival, they started preparing early in the morning.

Even the cook from Tingfeng Xiaozhu was pulled to help in the main kitchen.

Han Cuiyin was a little listless because she didn't get to eat her favorite xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) in the morning.

"Girl, your aunt has made some porridge. Please have some to tide you over."

Gao Xiaolan brought out the porridge, along with several side dishes.

In the Realm of Immortality, Han Cuiyin had not eaten meat for a thousand years. Now that she has returned here, she will definitely have meat with every meal, and the food will be exquisite.

She had no appetite at first, but when she saw the dishes, she seemed to have an appetite.

"These pickled cucumbers are good. I'll have them for breakfast next time. Tell the cook to prepare more of these side dishes."

Han Cuiyin ate while her chopsticks kept picking up pickled cucumbers.

"This wasn't made by the cook, it was made by my godmother. My godmother taught me how to make it, so if you want to eat it, I'll make more in the future."

Gao Xiaolan was very humble and respectful as she explained the origin of these side dishes.

"How many times have I told you, stop calling me 'servant' all the time, it's annoying."

Han Cuiyin really didn't like these things; she had always been straightforward.

"That won't do! My godmother said that if the maids and servants in front of their master don't behave properly, it will be a disgrace to their master and affect their marriage prospects!"

Gao Xiaolan took the newly prepared dress and began to help Han Cuiyin change into it.

"Alright! I'll make sure you correct your behavior when you don't have to socialize with people anymore."

"You've already changed? Young lady, I have a few things to tell you."

Unlike usual, Granny Chu got up very early.

"What is it? Please speak plainly, Granny." Han Cuiyin showed some respect for Granny Chu.

She holds people with many skills in high regard.

If Qingyun weren't almost omnipotent, they probably wouldn't have become such close friends.

Gao Xiaolan, standing to the side, helped Han Cuiyin put on the accessories one by one. "Godmother, aren't you going with the young lady? You've been in the capital for so long, you must have seen plenty of these kinds of scenes. This is the first time the young lady has appeared in front of various families. Why don't you go and give her some encouragement?"

After spending more than ten days together, the two of them had indeed developed a mother-daughter-like bond.

Granny Chu never married and had no children, only a few nephews who clung to her and sucked her blood.

Gao Xiaolan lost both her father and mother; she is a pitiful person.

People in distress often share some common traits, and the thin bond between the two mothers and daughters was carefully cherished by them.

This time, when Gao Xiaolan spoke up for Han Cuiyin, Granny Chu was in a bit of a dilemma.

"This time... I'm afraid not, it's inconvenient for me to appear."

Granny Chu had concerns; everyone in the capital's aristocratic families recognized her face.

In an occasion like today, how could she possibly steal the spotlight? That would only invite Han Cuiyin's jealousy.

"Godmother, why? You are knowledgeable and experienced. When a girl makes her first public appearance, having you by her side to give her pointers will surely make people look at her with more respect."

"Alright, Xiaolan. I can manage by myself, none of you need to go."

Han Cuiyin felt no fear.

She had experienced all those humiliating methods in her previous life, and with her skills, she wouldn't fall into anyone's trap.

"Young lady, let me give you a reminder today. You must take good care of your hairpins, handkerchiefs, purses, fans... These things are especially important to you, especially those worn close to your body."

“These princes have all mentioned them to me, so you don’t need to worry, Granny.”

"The young master mentioned it?" Granny Chu's face remained expressionless, but her heart stirred with emotion.

Her young master was a sage who had detached himself from worldly affairs, yet he treated this Miss Yang with special regard.

We should tell the princess about this.

"Besides, with this big dark face of mine, which young master would want me? And the girls from various families wouldn't be hostile towards me either."

“Young lady, you don’t need to belittle yourself. Your face has recovered better than anyone else’s.”

Granny Chu had seen her true face; she was beautiful and elegant, and her princess liked her the most.

"By the way, young lady, please be extra careful near the pond where there are railings."

"Oh, the young master also mentioned it to me, so there's no need to say more, nanny."

"..." Her young master, he said all this?

The Kaiming Marquis's Residence in the capital.

"Brother, what are you going to the Han family for? You just came from there. Going there today will only bring bad luck to the new Grand Secretary." Master Lu the Second said with disapproval.

Lu Cheng, dressed in fine clothes and enduring the pain, said, "I'm just looking for bad luck, what can you do to me? Just do your job!"

If he doesn't cause a scene when he goes to the Han family this time, he'll be the one in trouble.

Today, he's just here to cause trouble.