After the mind-reading and gossip-eating incident, officials in the imperial city were demoted one a

"Little sister, are you thinking of opening a shop?"

Ye Xiyao struggled to maintain her squatting position, turning her head to look at Ye Yaoyao.

"Whatever." Ye Yaoyao has medical skills and prefers a leisurely life.

“Mother owns several shops. If you want to do something big, you can take over and manage them.”

Managing a store? Ye Xiyao was somewhat tempted, as if a fire had been ignited in her heart.

"The time has come, you can rest now."

Madam Xin's voice rang out.

"finally reached."

Ye Yaoyao plopped down on the ground, and Ye Xiyao slowly moved her aching legs back, and Fu Ya went over to help her.

"From now on, you will squat in a horse stance for one hour every day."

"Okay, Aunt Xin."

The two limped home. Ye Yaoyao endured the soreness in her legs, sat down at her desk, picked up her pen, and began to write, stroke by stroke.

In no time, a piece of paper was filled with the names of the medicinal herbs and their usage instructions.

"Tingqin, prepare these medicinal herbs and send some to your sister so she can soak her feet. Also, take this ointment with her."

I have to go to the girls' school tomorrow, soaking my feet will help.

"Yes, Miss." Tingqin took the paper and ointment, responded, and went out.

Ye Yaoyao grimaced, feeling a sharp pain in her calf muscles. If she didn't soak her feet now, she was afraid she would be surrounded by onlookers when she walked tomorrow.

The next day, the clatter of horses' hooves rang out crisply at the entrance of the girls' school, before slowly coming to a stop.

The carriage curtain was gently lifted, and Ye Yaoyao, dressed in a pink dress and carrying a small white silk bag embroidered with peach blossoms, nimbly jumped off the carriage.

Ye Xiyao got out of the car with elegance and composure, every move exuding grace and tranquility.

Ye Xiyao was exceptionally talented and had always been praised by her teachers. With her knowledge, attending the girls' school was not necessary for her.

Ye Yaoyao had no interest in her studies and came here with the sole purpose of finding out who might be a threat to her sister.

The Ye family's fame hadn't died down yet, and the two sisters attracted a lot of attention as soon as they stepped off the carriage.

"Let's go in." Ye Xiyao led Ye Yaoyao, who was looking around, into the room.

"Xiyao, you're at school!" A surprised voice came from behind.

The woman speaking was named Tang Xue. She wore a pale yellow dress with delicate embroidery on the hem. Her steps were light, and her eyes were full of joy at seeing her friend.

"Snowy, it's been so long!"

Ye Xiyao turned around and greeted her with a smile.

"Xiyao, I was sick a few days ago and couldn't come. I was lying at home feeling unwell. I was thinking of coming to the school today, and I was so happy to see you as soon as I walked in!"

As Tang Xue spoke, she affectionately took Ye Xiyao's arm.

"Oh! Yao Yao has come to school today, which is unusual for her."

"Sister Tang." Ye Yaoyao nodded slightly.

"Sister Xiyao, Sister Yaoyao." The one calling out was Tang Qingqing, Tang Xue's half-sister.

Tang Xue's father was a Grand Secretary of the Inner Cabinet, holding the rank of Second Grade.

[System, Tang Xue's information.]

In Ye Yaoyao's memory, Tang Xue and Ye Xiyao were on good terms, and Tang Xue was indeed quite friendly to her.

[Host, please look!]

Tang Xue admires her older brother, no wonder she wants to befriend her older sister. Soon, the Tang family will arrange a marriage between the two with her scumbag father.

I haven't heard anything about my older brother having a girlfriend. Could she really become my sister-in-law someday?

Ye Yaoyao glanced distractedly at the woman chatting and laughing with Ye Xiyao.

[Host, please continue reading.]

After her brother broke his leg, the Tang family quickly came to annul the engagement. Tang Xue secretly went to see her brother and was disgusted by his miserable state, saying that a cripple was not good enough for her.

We urged Lord Tang to quickly annul the engagement. The Tang family is truly despicable; not only did they annul the engagement, but they also took advantage of his misfortune. Tang Xue found another suitor in no time.

She only liked the elder brother's talent and looks, not him as a person. After breaking off the engagement, she even tried to put him down. The Tang family is too low-class. A sister-in-law like that is not acceptable.

We can't let our scumbag father agree to this marriage and ruin my older brother's happiness.

Hearing the whispers in her heart, Ye Xiyao tightened her grip on Ye Yaoyao's hand.

With her eyes lowered and a complex expression on her face, she realized that this woman, who was usually on good terms with her, was not as kind as she appeared.

Disappointment flashed in Ye Xiyao's eyes as she looked at Tang Xue's smiling face, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

She once thought she was a good friend, but now she discovers that she has a hidden side, making her wonder if she is the one who harmed her.

Could it be that she sold her sister into a brothel?

[Host, you don't know yet!]

[Fine, I'll blacklist her for now and be more careful around her in the future.]

"Xiyao, what's wrong?" Tang Xue asked curiously, wondering why she looked so preoccupied.

"It's nothing, I'm probably just a little tired." Ye Xiyao subtly moved her arm away.

"Indeed, I heard you have many injuries. Old Madam Ye was really too much. My father said that Old Madam Ye was sent to a nunnery. Xiyao, you are finally free from suffering."

Tang Xue looked angry, but her face was full of heartache for her friend.

"It's alright, it's all in the past." Ye Xiyao shook her head calmly, unsure how much of her sincerity was genuine.

The group entered the school together, where many noble ladies were already sitting and chatting.

"There are so many people here today," Tang Xue said softly.

Ye Xiyao pulled Ye Yaoyao to sit down.

"Xiyao, did you come here because you heard that Master Shen Zhui was going to give a lesson today?"

The woman sitting next to Ye Xiyao was named Zhao Wanxi. She wore a light purple gown, with a gold hairpin in her hair. Her makeup was exquisite, and she had an elegant demeanor. She was the legitimate daughter of the Right Prime Minister's family and was just as talented as Ye Xiyao.

[This person is also close to my sister. System, investigate her.]

The system's evaluation was only a few sentences long, and Ye Yaoyao couldn't make a judgment.

[Zhao Wanxi likes the Crown Prince and will be his future Crown Princess. This assessment is too brief; it seems unrelated to her sister's situation.]

"Master Shen Zhui is coming to give a lecture?" Ye Xiyao was unaware of this.

Shen Zhui's name is widely known. Her poems are graceful and moving, her songs are gorgeous and beautiful, and her interpretations of the classics are unique.

Countless talented men and women admired her greatly and considered it an honor to receive her guidance.

"So you didn't know? I thought you came after hearing the news."

Ye Xiyao was naturally looking forward to Shen Zhui's lesson, but before she could ask any questions, a boastful voice rang out.

"There are quite a lot of people here today."

Six women entered from outside, escorting the woman in red who was at the head of the group.

Mu Ningyan had a beautiful face with a hint of sharpness. Her eyebrows were high, and her eyes revealed arrogance. When she saw Ye Yaoyao speak, she said in a sarcastic tone:

"Oh! Even the sickly Ye Yaoyao is here."