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

Jian Yue was taken aback, then shook her head and chuckled, a fleeting look of melancholy in her eyes.

In her past life, she had already experienced the actions of these people; perhaps even "heartless and cruel" wouldn't be enough to describe it.

As for Qiu Zhenzhou, if he hadn't failed to get what he wanted, he and his mother would likely have already joined the King of Hell fifteen years ago. What father-daughter relationship would they still have?

Jian Yue's eyes flashed with a hint of sarcasm when Xiao Cui finished speaking. She did not answer Xiao Cui's question, but only said perfunctorily, "Even tigers don't eat their cubs? Heh, Xiao Cui, you are still too naive. Alright, let's not talk about these unpleasant things, hurry up and pack up."

Xiao Cui listened and stopped asking questions. She just muttered as she tidied up, "I know that the Qiu family are full of heartless and wicked people, but I'm just angry. How could such a good person like Miss be born into such a cold-hearted family?"

"Who can control their own birth? Besides, in this family, I'm nothing more than a thorn in the side that shouldn't exist. So, naturally, I'm disliked. Don't forget, in this mansion, I, the sixth young lady, don't even have a name yet."

Brushing the dust off her hands, Jian Yue took a step back and frowned, saying, "The courtyard is nice, but it's too big to manage. It seems we'll need to bring in a few more people."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Cui quickly said, "I'll go to the slave trader right away and buy a few people to make sure Miss doesn't suffer any mistreatment."

After Xiao Cui finished speaking, she was about to leave. She didn't look like she was going to buy a servant, but rather like she was going to find someone to fight.

Jian Yue smiled and stopped her, saying, "What are you buying? Does this huge Qiu mansion really need us to spend money to buy people back? Shouldn't the mistress of the Qiu family show off her demeanor as the mistress of the house?"

"But Miss also said that if our courtyard is filled with other people's people, wouldn't there be too many eyes watching us? Wouldn't it be very inconvenient for Miss to do anything in the future?"

Jian Yue smiled slightly upon hearing this, her eyes crinkling upwards, and said, "Yes, it's not good to have too many other people in your own place. But even if you don't want them to come in, can you really control their coming in? Madam Sun will never let me fend for myself here. I'm the one who's going to replace her daughter. She won't feel at ease if there aren't some of her people in the courtyard."

Besides, my sisters might be even more impatient than Madam Sun! Xiao Cui, after tidying up this room, take a rest. Someone will help us tidy up the courtyard; since someone is willing to do it, why tire yourself out like this?”

Sure enough, just as the master and servant finished tidying up their temporary room, someone couldn't wait any longer and came towards their courtyard.

"Has the person been brought back?"

The main residence of the Qiu family.

Madam Sun sat upright by the bed, sipping the ginseng tea handed to her by a maid. Before her, the steward, Uncle Qiu, stood with his back bent. Upon hearing this, he replied:

"Reporting to Madam, they have been placed in the innermost courtyard on the east side."

"Are you still behaving yourself?"

"She's weak and easily manipulated, but..."

At this point, Qiu Bo paused, and waited for Madam Sun to look at him with a frown before he lowered his head and said, "This sixth young lady is frail and doesn't look like she'll live a long life. Madam, should we find a doctor to take a look at her? Otherwise, if she were to pass away before things happen, wouldn't all our efforts have been in vain?"