After her mind was read, the spoiled brat became the darling of the whole group.

Perhaps not expecting Xie Xing to ask this question, the smiles on Xie Tongchen and Xie Mingzhu's faces faded.

Xie Tongchen turned to look at Xie Xing and said coldly, "In my heart, there is only one sister, Mingzhu."

"Although my elder brother and Xie Yuze are more lenient with you now, I still despise you."

Xie Tongchen's cold eyes were filled with disgust.

Xie Xing sighed.

She nodded: "Okay, I understand."

"So, does that mean I don't have to call you Second Brother anymore?"

Xie Tongchen said calmly, "Whatever."

After saying that, Xie Tongchen turned and left.

Xie Mingzhu smiled slightly, then turned to Xie Xing apologetically, "I'm sorry, little sister, second brother is a bit cold-hearted. I'll go and try to persuade him."

With that, Xie Mingzhu ran out.

Xie Xing blinked. Although Xie Tongchen had explained things clearly, there was no sadness or sorrow in her clear eyes.

What's there to be sad about?

Anyway, Xie Tongchen's ending won't be good either; it's all the path he chose himself.

Madam Xie, standing to the side, frowned slightly as she listened to Xie Tongchen's words, instinctively feeling that something was amiss.

But she was unwilling to acknowledge this useless daughter. Xie Tongchen and Mingzhu had such a good relationship, so it seemed normal that he wouldn't accept this biological sister who had taken over Mingzhu's blood ties.

Madam Xie patted her chest and said irritably, "You troublemaker! If you were any more useful, why wouldn't your second brother acknowledge you?"

Granny Zhang stood aside without saying a word.

Xie Xing looked at Madam Xie: "Even if I'm useful, Second Brother won't acknowledge me, will he?"

"Mother, even if I am your biological daughter, I am still not as important as my sister in your heart, am I?"

Xie Xing was exhausted from being kidnapped all day, and her face was still pale.

Madam Xie looked at her small face.

Xie Xing's appearance is very similar to that of Madam Xie when she was young. The daughter she gave birth to with great difficulty is now estranged from her and doesn't look at her with much respect. She doesn't even have the affection and admiration that Mingzhu had when she looked at her.

Madam Xie felt bad, but she couldn't help blaming Xie Xing.

After that, Xie Xing will be sent to the old lady's house for education, so it's better to say some things now.

Madam Xie looked at Xie Xing and said calmly, "You must feel that we are biased and only like Mingzhu, not you."

"When you first entered the manor, you disgraced the General's Mansion. Compared to Mingzhu, you are nothing but dust on the ground."

Even so, we still treat you as a young lady and have even announced your status to the outside world.

"You haven't learned the rules and etiquette, so living in a small, remote courtyard isn't being unfair to you. After all, your previous home was in much worse condition than what you're living in now. You should be grateful and complain less."

"If you are a clever and charming girl, you should know how to win favor, how to please me and your father, and how to please your brothers from the very first day you enter the General's Mansion."

"Having won our favor, you will naturally enjoy the highest position in this household."

"But you don't have any of those qualities. You lack Mingzhu's gentleness and thoughtfulness, her knowledge and manners, and her mastery of all the arts, such as music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. How can you blame us for not liking you?"

When Madam Xie spoke these words, her expression remained calm and composed throughout, conveying a sense of superiority and condescension.

If Xie Xing hadn't transmigrated into the book and hadn't received normal love and education from his parents, he might have truly agreed with what Madam Xie said.

But she is not.

Xie Xing looked at Madam Xie with his clear and bright eyes, as if trying to see through her: "Is that what Mother thinks?"

Madam Xie met her gaze: "This is how you survive in this household."

"You have to give something to get something."

Xie Xing said slowly, "Sister Mingzhu is well-educated, skilled in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and gentle and considerate to Father and Mother. This is because she has lived in the General's Mansion since childhood and has enjoyed the love of Father and Mother."

"As my mother said, you have to give something in return for something you get."

"She has everything, so the way she looks at her mother naturally reflects a daughter's attachment to her mother."

“My mother complained that I did nothing, but I didn’t take anything either.”

Even though she has the title of the General's daughter, isn't she still just a tool for marriage alliances to bring benefits to the General's family?

It's just an equivalent exchange.

Madam Xie: “…”

Her eyes widened, and she looked at Xie Xing with anger and fury.

How can there be such a rebellious and disobedient person?

Since ancient times, a daughter has been whatever her mother says.

Xie Xing even dared to argue with her.

"You...you!" Madam Xie gasped for breath.

Seeing that she was about to get angry and lose her temper again, Zhang Mama immediately helped Madam Xie up and said, "Madam, please calm down."

"Fifth Sister is still young and doesn't understand these things."

"Please return to your courtyard first, and I will tell Fifth Sister about this matter."

Zhang Mama persuaded her gently, which finally calmed Madam Xie down.

She snorted coldly and said, "I'm only teaching you this because you're my own daughter. Whether you listen or not, and how much you listen, is up to you."

"I don't care about you!"

After saying this, Madam Xie turned and left.

Xie Xing watched in silence as Madam Xie's figure disappeared into the distance.

She doesn't understand.

She was deeply confused.

Was Mrs. Xie instructing her?

But what she said was clearly asking her to be a selfless person, to fawn over those who didn't appreciate it, and to just fawn over them.

"Fifth Miss, Madam is worried about you." Zhang Mama looked at Xie Xing and said, "Madam is telling you all this today because you will be sent to the Old Madam's place to learn manners tomorrow."

“The old lady is strict. If you go to the old woman, you will probably suffer more than you would here with the madam.”

Granny Zhang spoke softly, "Although Madam says you are not as good as Miss Mingzhu, she has been very worried about you these past few days since your accident."

"Please don't hold a grudge against Madam."

"Thank you, Granny Zhang." Xie Xing smiled sweetly at Granny Zhang.

Although Granny Zhang spoke kindly, Xie Xing didn't take her words to heart.

Madam Xie did indeed dislike her, but she also genuinely loved Xie Mingzhu.

Xie Xing wouldn't listen to a single word they said.

Falling into obscurity is not a matter of the heart.

Every word Madam Xie said was meant to put her down.

The way he looked at her was like he was scrutinizing her, as if he were examining a product whose profitability was uncertain.

Seeing her like this, Zhang Mama stopped talking and said, "Miss, you must behave properly in front of the old lady and try your best to please her. It will make things easier for you in this mansion."

Xie Xing nodded: "Understood, thank you, Granny Zhang."

Granny Zhang bowed and quietly left the room.

Once everyone left, Xie Xing rubbed his face in annoyance.

I was poisoned a few days ago, and I was poisoned again today.

She needs to find a way to detoxify.

We can't possibly beg those two for the antidote on the fifteenth of next month, can we?

As Xie Xing pondered, a place suddenly came to mind.

Valley of Divine Healers!

Xie Xing's eyes lit up.

But soon the color in her eyes dimmed again.

If she doesn't have the ability to protect herself, she will still be given poison even if she is cured.