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

Bai Jianan remained silent, while Zang Feng continued, "You think this is protecting her, but now she's already involved. Do you think she can escape it? Many things aren't as easy as you think."

Bai Jianan shook his head and said, "I don't want her to know, and I don't want her to take risks for me. Heli Hong is no kind person, and Yueyue is no match for her at all."

"But now you want to force her to marry you, do you think Herihong will let her go?"

Cang Feng was puzzled, but then Bai Jianan suddenly laughed and said, "I'm not worried about that. Even if Heli Hong is very capable, Yueyue won't let her make a move. Besides, there's also that kid Chu Tianyi."

I'm not afraid of Heli Hong causing trouble for Yueyue, but I'm afraid of Yueyue going to Heli Hong. Yueyue is a sentimental person, and if she finds out about my affairs, she will definitely go to Heli Hong.

The Miao witchcraft is too ruthless. If Yueyue gets close to Helihong, she'll inevitably be ambushed by him. Then it won't be like what I have, Zangfeng. You must understand, right now, Yueyue is the most important person in my heart. I don't want her to suffer any harm.”

Upon hearing this, Zang Feng sneered, "You once said that the hot time was nothing but a passing cloud to you, and that everything was dispensable. Now, haven't you fallen into love?"

Bai Jianan, you've brought this upon yourself; you're reaping what you sowed.

Bai Jianan, however, said indifferently, "So what? I have a great appetite for this fruit, so what's the harm? As for the bad fruit, there's always a way out. I don't believe this thing can outlast my life."

Zang Feng smiled silently and didn't say anything more. He just thought to himself, what would Shangguan Jianyue, that stubborn person, think if she knew that Bai Jianan was suffering such pain and that she was still being treated so badly?

That evening, as expected, people from the Qiu family came and delivered all the betrothal gifts that Bai Jianan had sent and the dowry that the Qiu family had prepared. The person escorting them was still Uncle Qiu, but he was followed by a young man.

Jian Yue looked over and immediately narrowed her eyes.

Qiu Ziyu, the second son of the Qiu family.

Upon seeing Jian Yue emerge, Qiu Ziyu smiled and said to her, "I've long heard that I have a sixth sister, but I never knew what she looked like. Now that I see her, I feel that she is indeed my sister."

Upon hearing this, Jian Yue smiled and said, "Second Young Master is joking. In the past, Jian Yue could comfort herself by saying that she was the sixth young lady of the Qiu family, but she can't do that now."

Even though I am currently marrying in place of the Qiu family's legitimate daughter, I am still, after all, a daughter of the Shangguan family, and that will never change.

Qiu Ziyu lowered her head and smiled, then said, "What are you saying, Sixth Sister? The Qiu family has not removed you from the family register. You are still a daughter of the Qiu family, and your name is still on the family genealogy."

Jian Yue raised an eyebrow: "Second Young Master, what you said is strange. If I am the sixth young lady of the Qiu family, then why did my mother and Master Qiu have me? What exactly happened to my mother sixteen years ago? Why did she mysteriously disappear?"

"Young Master Qiu, you'd better watch your words, lest a single mistake bring the Qiu family to ruin. The Qiu family is already blaming me for Qiu Lingrong's death, and I don't want another sword hanging over my head."

Qiu Ziyu paused, his smile instantly freezing on his face, and his gaze turned gloomy as he looked at Jian Yue. At this moment, Qiu Bo, who was behind him, stepped forward and said, "Miss Shangguan, please inspect it. This old servant still needs to go back with the Second Young Master to report back."

Qiu Ziyu immediately twitched the corners of her mouth and said, "That's right, I almost forgot about the important matter. I've been busy with family affairs, and I only came here today because I had some free time. Miss, you might as well check it quickly so I can report back to my father."

Seeing that Qiu Ziyu had retracted the term "sister," Jian Yue smiled with satisfaction and said, "No, I still trust the Second Young Master. After all, some of these things were bestowed by the Emperor. If you take one out, there are few people who wouldn't recognize it, so naturally no one would dare to touch it. As for the rest of the things given by the Qiu family, I am also very at ease. After all, whatever they give is the Qiu family's goodwill."

As Jian Yue spoke, she waved her hand and said, "Someone, take these things away and make sure they are ready. They will be brought out tomorrow when the young master goes to fetch his bride."

Watching the people from the General's Mansion busily carrying away these large boxes, Qiu Ziyu's expression finally changed from calm to gloomy. He said with a dark face, "What you say is true, after all, the Qiu family does not want to offend the young master again and cause a death."

Jian Yue nodded: "Of course, the young master is not such an unreasonable person. As long as you don't touch his things, you will be fine."

"Ah, if that's the case, then I'll head back now. Miss, please rest well. Tomorrow is the wedding banquet, and there will surely be many things to deal with."

Jian Yue smiled and said, "Thank you for reminding me, but I woke up naturally."

After Jian Yue finished speaking, Qiu Ziyu snorted coldly and turned to leave. Qiu Bo followed closely behind. The two quickly left the General's Mansion. After walking a hundred paces outside the gate of the General's Mansion, Qiu Ziyu stopped and turned back to look at the gate of the General's Mansion with a gloomy expression.

Qiu Bo said, "Second Young Master, this place is not safe to stay any longer. Let's go back!"

Qiu Ziyu said, "I know, but I can't stand it. What is it? It's just a bastard. How dare it stand above my Qiu family? These things originally belonged to my Qiu family. Instead, an outsider is getting the benefits."

Qiu Bo sighed, "What you say is true, young master, but the master doesn't dare to offend the eldest princess right now, does he? And a few days ago, the third young lady took some of the things from the young master's betrothal gifts and died in the palace because of it. She was in the wrong to the young master."

Furthermore, she is no longer the young lady of the Qiu family, and only the eldest young lady can carry out the Emperor's decree. If our master were to object now, she might go back on her word and break off the engagement, and the Qiu family would be in trouble.”

Upon hearing this, Qiu Ziyu suddenly sneered. Qiu Lingfeng wanted to rise to the top and become a phoenix, but they would have to see if she had the fate to do so. Rumors had been circulating for several days that the eldest daughter of the Qiu family and the eldest son of the Sun family, Sun Shixin, seemed to have reached a conclusion, and it happened at the banquet at the Prime Minister's residence that day.

That day, someone suddenly came to the Prime Minister's residence, so Qiu Zhenzhou and Madam Sun hurriedly went to the residence. Afterwards, Qiu Lingfeng returned and claimed to be ill. She even almost strangled her own mother to death. She has been staying at home for the past few days due to illness. Madam Sun is also worried and is getting thinner day by day.

All signs indicate that something must have happened. If the rumors are true, then Qiu Lingfeng's dream was nothing but a pipe dream. With a younger sister who stole someone else's dowry and an older sister who lost her virginity, it's hard to imagine how Qiu Zimin will manage to mingle among these literati.

Thinking about it, Qiu Ziyu felt much better and said, "I know, but I just can't let this go. Shangguan Jianyue is really too vicious."

Uncle Qiu nodded and said, "It's good that the second young master has figured it out. Evil people will always be punished by heaven. We will not sit idly by and wait for our doom. I believe the master must have some plans."

"Yes, I know, let's go."

Jian Yue went back to her room, and Xiao Cui was already waiting at the door. She didn't know when she had returned.

Jian Yue glanced at her but didn't look at her again. Instead, she looked at Zhang Baicheng and said, "Take inventory of those things, and then send me the list that was made up and the list that the Qiu family sent over."

Zhang Baicheng nodded, turned and left. Jian Yue then looked at Xiao Cui and said, "Things have come to this point, and there's no turning back. If you don't want to go to the Princess's Mansion with me, you can stay at the General's Mansion. My grandfather will never mistreat my people."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Cui suddenly raised her eyes and shook her head, saying, "No, wherever Miss goes, I will go. Xiao Cui will never leave Miss."

Jian Yue nodded: "Then compose yourself and pack your things, tomorrow..."

"Yueyue, Yueyue."

Before Jian Yue could finish speaking, she heard Shangguan Hanque's anxious shout. She looked in the direction of the voice and saw Shangguan Hanque standing in front of her, unshaven and looking very haggard.

Jian Yue frowned: "Big brother, where have you been these past few days?"

Shangguan Hanque shook his head, stepped forward, and put his hands on Jian Yue's shoulders with such force that Jian Yue frowned slightly.

"Yueyue, forget about everything else for now, just tell me, this isn't true, this absolutely isn't true."

"What's not true?"

"Xiangrong, Xiangrong isn't dead, right? They're lying, aren't they?"

He stared intently at Jian Yue, his gaze unwavering. Jian Yue could clearly see the bloodshot veins in his eyes, as well as the fatigue and anxiety from lack of rest.

Jian Yue lowered her eyes, her gaze filled with sorrow, and sighed, saying, "Brother, please accept my condolences."

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Hanque was immediately shocked, as if a bolt of lightning had struck him. He shook his head and staggered back two steps, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"No, you're lying. How could she be dead? She absolutely couldn't be dead, how could she possibly be dead?"

Jian Yue looked at him and said, "I don't believe it either, but I saw her remains. The face was hers, and the person was hers. What good is it if I don't believe it? If she were still alive, why wouldn't she contact us or say hello?"

Shangguan Hanque seemed not to hear Jian Yue's words, only shaking his head and squatting on the ground, repeating the words "No, he must not be dead." Jian Yue frowned slightly, then turned to Xiao Cui and said, "Go to my grandfather's place and tell him what happened here, and ask him to come over."

Xiao Cui nodded, turned and left. Jian Yue then squatted down and whispered, "Brother, don't think so much. Sometimes, death is a good thing. Lan Yue Lou is, after all, a brothel. You can't stay there for long."

"Death is a good thing? Yueyue, how could you become so heartless? Wasn't she in that brothel because of you? Why are you so indifferent even after her death? How could you be so cruel?"

As he spoke, he suddenly pushed Jian Yue to the ground and shoved her repeatedly with both hands. Jian Yue had no choice but to grab his hands and shout, "Shangguan Hanque, are you even a man?"