The eldest daughter's scheming, the crown prince's exclusive favor to the venomous concubi

Xiao Cui quickly shook her head and said, "Miss, please don't say that. If it weren't for you, Xiao Wu and I might have been sold into slavery by now because our family ran out of food. So, we are willing to stay by your side, Miss."

Jian Yue nodded and smiled, "Of course I know. So, now that he's not in the Qiu family anymore, Xiao Wu is finally free. You should hurry up and contact him to tell him this good news!"

"Oh, yes, miss."

Xiao Cui responded, but her tone wasn't cheerful. Jian Yue smiled bitterly and didn't ask any further questions. Instead, she stared blankly at the snowflakes outside the window.

After Bai Jianan returned last time and the two met once, he disappeared again without a trace, and even Princess Murong Yan did not know where he went.

Although Jian Yue didn't believe this claim at all.

Although the princess spoke with a worried tone, her expression was clearly unnatural, suggesting that she was probably hiding something.

However, she had no way to confirm this at the moment and could only wait and see what they were up to. There was no reason for Bai Jianan to do anything to harm her after expressing his love for her again.

So she waited.

However, before that, we still need to resolve all the issues that need to be resolved.

Qiu Mansion, Qiu Zhenzhou's Study.

"Master, you're still working so hard these days. Even the daily massages I give you can't help you relax. Master, you must take care of your health, otherwise, I'll worry."

Qiu Zhenzhou lay on the chaise longue, with Xiao Rou massaging his head beside him.

That sweet, caring tone immediately lifted Qiu Zhenzhou's gloomy mood considerably. He sighed, waved his hand, stood up, and pulled Xiao Rou into his arms, saying, "My darling, you are the only one who truly cares about me."

So much has happened these past two days that he's feeling a bit overwhelmed.

First came the words the Crown Prince spoke to him, and then Qiu Lingfeng suddenly had an accident.

When he saw Qiu Lingfeng sitting peacefully on the ground, her clothes disheveled, he felt as if the sky was about to fall. Then, Sun's miserable cries and screams made his head feel like it was about to explode.

Upon returning to the manor, Madam Sun stayed with Qiu Lingfeng, while the other ladies in the manor went to sleep, seemingly unaware of anything that had happened. He suddenly felt a sense of desolation in his life.

Fortunately, there was such a kind person quietly waiting for him in the study. Looking into his eyes was like looking into the whole world, which made him somewhat satisfied.

Xiao Rou said coquettishly, "What nonsense are you talking about, Master? Who in this mansion doesn't rely on you for their livelihood? How could we not care about you?"

As she spoke, she gently leaned into Qiu Zhenzhou's arms. She was petite, young, and beautiful, and Qiu Zhenzhou was immediately aroused again, diligently working on her.

After the two had enjoyed themselves, Qiu Zhenzhou sighed and said, "What do you know? If there wasn't something to gain, do you think these noble ladies would marry me as a concubine?"

"Hmph, now that I'm in trouble, they all want to stay far away from me? Dream on! Even in my misfortune, I'm still the head of this household. If anything happens to me, none of them will escape."

A hint of sarcasm flashed in Xiao Rou's eyes, but she still said softly, "But what about Madam? Madam and Master are husband and wife, so naturally they are of one mind and must care about Master."

Mentioning Sun, Qiu Zhenzhou's face immediately turned angry. He said angrily, "Why bring her up? What does a woman know about prioritizing the big picture? If she hadn't failed to teach Lingrong properly, how could she have offended the young prince from another family?"

"If I hadn't offended that young prince, how could I have been killed by the heir of the Marquis of Qingyan with a single sword stroke? My daughter, don't I feel any heartache? Madam Sun only knows to resent me for not protecting our daughter, but what about me? Has she considered what would have happened to me if Lingrong hadn't died that day? What would have happened to the Qiu family?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Rou tenderly rubbed Qiu Zhenzhou's chest and said, "Please don't get angry. Anger is bad for your health. If you get sick because of something I said, I would be guilty."

Qiu Zhenzhou immediately calmed down and said, "How could it be because of you? I'm too busy spoiling you. Tell me, what do you want? I'll buy it for you."

Xiao Rou shook her head, her eyes filled with love for Qiu Zhenzhou.

She said, "I don't want anything. It's already a blessing that I can serve you here. As long as you don't dislike me, I'd be willing to stay in this study for the rest of my life."

This was the first time Qiu Zhenzhou had ever met a woman who didn't seek fame, fortune, or wealth, but was willing to give everything with just a heart full of love. Coupled with her youthful body and gentle care and concern, how could he not be moved by her?

Thinking of those ladies he could no longer even see, he felt a lump in his throat again. He turned around and pressed Xiaorou down on his body, causing her to tremble.

Seeing Xiao Rou shyly close her eyes, her clothes at his mercy, Qiu Zhenzhou immediately softened and said, "You look so pitiful. Don't worry, if you don't want it, I will give it to you."

"After things are settled in our household in a few days, Master will elevate you to the position of concubine, and you will be able to rightfully serve by his side without anyone being able to object."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Rou's eyes lit up with joy, but she hid it, opening her eyes wide and shaking her head frantically, saying, "Master, please don't! If it's Madam..."

"What about Madam? Does she disagree? Since when did she become the one to call the shots in the Qiu family? If the children aren't well-educated, can't the master have another one?"

As he spoke, he suddenly looked at Xiaorou and said with a wicked smile, "Speaking of which, after I've spoiled you for so many days, shouldn't your belly be carrying my child by now?"

Xiao Rou blushed immediately, and after fidgeting for a while, she rolled around with Qiu Zhenzhou again.

Xiao Rou didn't get up until Qiu Zhenzhou fell into a deep sleep. She stared at Qiu Zhenzhou's aged appearance for a long time before getting dressed with a cold smile and walking to the desk.

At this moment, Madam Sun was sitting by Qiu Lingfeng's bedside, looking at her haggard daughter. Her heart ached as if it were being stabbed with needles. She kept saying, "Feng'er, don't be sad, it will be alright, everything will definitely be alright!"

Qiu Lingfeng lay on the bed, staring blankly at the top of the bed curtains, her hands clenched tightly, her fingernails seemingly digging into her palms, but she seemed completely unaware of the pain.

Sun Shi patiently continued wiping her body, but when she reached her lower body, Qiu Lingfeng suddenly tensed up, then abruptly stood up and pushed Sun Shi to the ground. She then hurriedly clutched the quilt, looking at Sun Shi warily.

Sun gasped in surprise and looked up to see Qiu Lingfeng's frightened expression. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she choked as she got up and walked to Qiu Lingfeng's side. She hugged her shoulders and said, "Good Feng'er, don't be afraid. Mother is here. Mother will wipe you clean, otherwise you will get sick. Just bear with it, it's really okay."

Qiu Lingfeng stared blankly at Madam Sun for a moment, then suddenly grabbed Madam Sun by the neck and said viciously, "You sent him, didn't you? Didn't you?"

With her neck being grabbed, Madam Sun suddenly had difficulty breathing. She could only use all her strength to pry Qiu Lingfeng's hand open and say, "Feng'er, stop! Let go! I'm your mother!"

Qiu Lingfeng continued talking as if she hadn't heard.

"It was you, it must have been you. You sent the Sun family to deal with Jian Yue, but Jian Yue didn't come. She was saved by the Crown Prince, but I was taken to the backyard. He was waiting there. Before I could even speak, my mouth was covered."

Do you know how desperate I am? Do you know I don't even want to live anymore? Do you know? Do you know?

As Qiu Lingfeng spoke, the force in her hands increased, and her voice became sharp and piercing, which attracted the attention of the maids guarding outside.

The maid pushed open the door and saw that Sun was being choked until her eyes rolled back. She quickly rushed over and pried Qiu Lingfeng's hands off, thus freeing Sun.

Once freed, Madam Sun took a few breaths and looked at Qiu Lingfeng. Qiu Lingfeng was now wrapped tightly in a quilt, tears welling in her eyes as she sobbed incessantly. Each cry broke Madam Sun's heart.

"It's my fault, Feng'er, please don't do this. Just blame your mother. Please don't hurt yourself, Feng'er. Don't worry, I will definitely avenge you. I will make that little bitch Shangguan Jianyue suffer a terrible death."

Shangguan Jianyue?

Qiu Lingfeng raised her eyes, her unfocused gaze returning to focus. As she watched Sun Shi grit her teeth and utter the four words "Shangguan Jianyue," she suddenly seemed to remember something and asked, "Why did the Crown Prince save her? Why didn't she go to the backyard? Why did I go to that room? I shouldn't have, I shouldn't have."

Yes, someone must have harmed me, it must be! Mother, avenge me, avenge me! Someone harmed me, it must be Shangguan Jianyue! I saw it! I saw her being held by the Crown Prince! I saw her seducing the Crown Prince!

"It must be her trying to seduce the Crown Prince, that's why she plotted against me, preventing me from marrying him. It must be her! I must kill her, I absolutely must kill her! Mother, help me, I'll go kill her!"

As Qiu Lingfeng spoke, she climbed out of bed but fell off. Madam Sun quickly went over and, together with the maids, helped Qiu Lingfeng back onto the bed. Madam Sun comforted her, "Mother knows, Mother knows everything. Don't worry, Mother will definitely avenge you."

She patted Qiu Lingfeng's back gently for a long time before Qiu Lingfeng calmed down. Then, with tears in her eyes, she fell asleep. However, whenever Sun Shi moved her hand, she would wake up and look at Sun Shi.

Sun could only lean against the bedside, holding her hand, and stay with her.

Qiu Lingyun stood at the door of Qiu Lingfeng's room, quietly watching everything unfold, and left with a smile on her lips.

Next, the next one should be that bitch Shangguan Jianyue.

Winter arrived quietly in the capital after a heavy snowfall. The entire city seemed to be wrapped in ice and snow, making it even more beautiful. However, no one knew how much evil lay behind this beauty.