Reborn as a heiress, she transforms into a ruthless vengeful woman.

Knowing that Wang Lijun and her family were coming to her house that weekend, Ye Xinghe started making plans as soon as she got home that evening.

Because these events hadn't occurred in her previous life—Zheng Juan hadn't died, and her elder brother hadn't been in a car accident—Ye Xinghe realized that the recent series of events made revenge far more difficult than she had imagined. She didn't know Wang Lijun's purpose in coming to her house this time. Was she simply trying to gather information about the Ye family, or was she going to cast some kind of evil spell? What if Wang Lijun brought out some sinister items and placed them in the house?

Ye Xinghe was completely unaware of what was about to happen. All she knew was that the longer the two of them stayed at home, the more dangerous it would be for their family.

Ye Xinghe tried hard to recall the events of her previous life, hoping to find some important clues. In her previous life, she had placed too much importance on love. When she first married Chu Mofan, she was deceived by his and Wang Lijun's sweet words every day. She gave the two of the Ye family all the good things, eventually emptying the Ye family's coffers.

Moreover, Wang Lijun stayed at home and did nothing. Her main job every day was to order Ye Xinghe around. Not only did she have to do the laundry and clean the room, but Ye Xinghe also prepared all three meals a day by herself. And if anything displeased her, she would be subjected to a barrage of insults…

Thinking of this, Ye Xinghe suddenly had an idea.

August is the harvest season for peaches, and large, sweet peaches hang pink and tender all over the peach orchard.

Qiao Lin returned to Qiandao Lake some time ago because of the bumper peach harvest this year, and the island was short-handed, so she rushed back to help.

She took Ye Xinghe by boat to Taoyuan Island in Qiandao Lake, and soon the two of them picked two large baskets full of peaches.

“Miss, you don’t need to pick so many at once. They’ll rot if you can’t finish them, and rotten peaches don’t taste good.” Qiao Lin quickly dissuaded Ye Xinghe when he saw that she was about to continue picking. “If you like them, I’ll have the workers here pick some and send them to your home.”

Ye Xinghe glanced around and, seeing that no one was around, slowly said, "Qiao Lin, I have something very important that I need these peaches for. Are you free this Sunday? I need your help."

Qiao Lin said he could go back with Ye Xinghe today. In the end, the two picked four large baskets of peaches and returned to the Ye family home.

As soon as she arrived home, Ye Xinghe instructed the servants to sort out the peaches. The ripe ones were made into jam, which was then placed outside to eat, while the rest, still attached to branches, were hung on the peach tree in the backyard.

Ye Xinghe's family also has two peach trees in their backyard. When they first moved here, they heard that peach trees could ward off evil spirits and protect the house, so Ye Minghan specially bought them and planted them in the backyard. However, whether it was a problem with the variety or improper care, these two peach trees only produce some very unripe small fruits every year, which are completely inedible.

The servants tied peaches with branches to the tree with dark wire, so that from a distance they looked just like the peaches growing on the tree.

Next, Aunt Mei and the others peeled, chopped, and made jam from the ripe peaches. Ye Xinghe and Qiao Lin were also busy in the kitchen, slicing peaches and baking them in the oven to make dried fruit.

In about two days, apart from those tied to the trees and some that were saved for immediate consumption, the four baskets of peaches were basically all gone.

On Saturday night, Ye Xinghe gave Aunt Mei a menu for entertaining guests on Sunday and also gave her a bottle of peach vinegar.

Aunt Mei glanced at the menu, hesitating slightly. "Miss, every dish on this menu has peaches on it. That won't do. What if the guests don't eat peaches..."

Ye Xinghe quickly interrupted, saying confidently, "Aunt Mei, you don't need to worry about these things. Just prepare as instructed. Don't worry, I'll take responsibility for anything that happens."

"Also, remember this: add some of this vinegar to all the dishes that don't contain peaches."

After giving her instructions, Ye Xinghe took a few peaches back to her room. She pulled out ten tissues and laid them flat on the table. Then she picked up a peach, carefully scraped off the fuzz, and sprinkled it evenly on the tissues. Finally, she folded the tissues one by one and put them back in the tissue box.

After finishing all this, Ye Xinghe's lips curled into a cold smile. These past two days, she had spent all her free time thinking about these peaches, all in preparation for Sunday! Because Ye Xinghe recalled that Wang Lijun was allergic to peaches, and quite severely so.

Everything was ready, and we were just waiting for the mother and son to come over on Sunday.

At 11 a.m., Chu Mofan and Wang Lijun arrived at the Ye family's house carrying large and small bags.

Ye Xinghe specially wore the necklace that Chu Mofan had given her, and she and Qiao Lin greeted them in the courtyard and led them inside.

"Uncle, Aunt, I've only come here before to tutor Xinghe or take Xingyu home. Today is my first formal visit, so I brought some small gifts. Please accept them." Chu Mofan was humble and polite, trying to win over his elders.

Mr. and Mrs. Ye smiled and invited the two into the living room.

Chu Mofan placed the gift on the coffee table. Ye Xinghe glanced at it casually and couldn't help but feel a tremor in her heart. This gift was chosen with perfect knowledge of the Ye family's preferences.

Two bottles of red wine and two bottles of white wine were for Ye Minghan. A set of skincare products and a silk scarf were for Mu Jinyue. Although they weren't expensive brands, they were brands that the two of them liked and used regularly.

After everyone was seated and exchanged a few pleasantries, the things Ye Xinghe had prepared began to be served one by one.

"Auntie, please sit here for a while. Lunch will be a little late, I'll go make you some tea." Ye Xinghe said and walked towards the kitchen.

In the morning, she asked Aunt Mei to make some peach juice. She poured the peach juice into a pot, added some water to dilute it, and then sprinkled in some oolong tea. After about five minutes, when the tea was just starting to bubble, she took the pot off the stove, carried the tea tray, and returned to the living room.

Ye Xinghe introduced with a smile, "Aunt Wang, this tea is called Phoenix Dancong. I usually enjoy drinking it. It quenches thirst, relieves heat, and aids digestion. After you finish this tea, be sure to eat more at noon."

Ye Xinghe chose this tea because of its rich and lasting aroma, and because the tea soup is golden in color, which can mask the aroma and color of the peach.

Wang Lijun smiled as she accepted the teacup from Ye Xinghe, took a sip, and exclaimed, "The tea is fragrant and sweet, soothing to the throat with a pleasant aftertaste, and it even has a hint of peach flavor. It's truly delicious!"

Ye Xinghe smiled, but a question arose in her mind: Wasn't Wang Lijun allergic to peaches? Could she have remembered wrong?

"Aunt Wang, if you like it, please have a few more cups."

Ye Xinghe poured her four or five more cups, which Wang Lijun drank, but she didn't react at all.