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

After the Qiu sisters left, Xiao Cui quickly closed the doors and windows, then smiled and looked at Jian Yue, saying, "Miss is so clever. Not only did she get the cleaning staff, but she also managed to get two nice things out of her."

Jian Yue smiled and placed the bracelet and hairpin on the table, saying, "The Qiu family has quite a few things, far more than these two mundane items. Qiu Lingfeng just doesn't want me to make a big fuss; it won't do her any good."

Xiao Cui smiled and took the bracelet and gold hairpin in her hands, examining them closely. "No matter what, they're good things. If we pawn them, we might get a good price." Jian Yue raised an eyebrow: "You don't like them?"

Xiao Cui quickly replied, "How could I not like it? This is something I've never seen before in my entire life."

Jian Yue chuckled, "Oh, right, your young lady is so poor, you've never even seen a gold hairpin."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Cui quickly shook her head: "No, no, Miss, you're too serious. That's not what I meant. I've always kept track of the things you give me, Miss. It's just that I'm reluctant to wear them. Now that I'm back, I can't flaunt my wealth, or people will definitely criticize me."

"You're so petty and overthinking. Alright, we can't pawn these two things. Although our family isn't wealthy, we're not so poor that we'd be short of these two items. Let's keep them out in the open for my cheapskate father to see!"

Xiao Cui did as she was told, and then said, "Miss, are you going to complain to the master? But the master hasn't shown up yet, and I don't know when he'll remember you."

Jian Yue said lazily, "Don't worry, he will come sooner or later. Even if I grew up in the manor, if I am brought back now, I will be Qiu Zhenzhou's legitimate daughter. If he wants to use me, he will naturally have to use a combination of kindness and coercion to make me marry out and be used by him. Otherwise, if he raises a cobra, wouldn't he lose more than he gains?"

These things were just meant to remind him that his daughters were no pushovers, and if I were to be beaten by my sisters now, and others found out, it wouldn't just be one daughter who would be criticized, but the entire Qiu family.

Qiu Zhenzhou isn't stupid; he'll naturally go and give those guys a warning. That way, if anyone comes looking for trouble, we can keep going. Otherwise, without a contact point, how can we get things done?

However, you must be extremely careful with Qiu Lingfeng. She is meticulous and, having been taught by Madam Sun, she has naturally surpassed her teacher. Don't let her trick you out of nowhere.

Today, the fact that she could endure her discomfort and use this vulgar item to bribe me shows that she is a patient and charismatic actress. In order not to affect her reputation, she naturally highlights the good stuff and sells this country bumpkin that she has never seen before. Moreover, she will be praised for being lenient with her illegitimate daughter. What a brilliant tactic!

As for Qiu Lingrong, she's really a firecracker. I'm not worried about her causing trouble later; there's no one to hold her back.

As they were talking, Jian Yue's eyes flickered, and she said, "Go ahead, you know what to do!"

"Miss, please don't worry!"

Xiao Cui's ears twitched slightly, knowing that someone had come in from outside. She guessed it was one of the cleaning servants and maids who had been sent over. She immediately responded with a smile, opened the door, and went out.

After Xiao Cui went out, she heard voices outside. Among them was the voice of the unruly maid who thought she was the young lady's head maid and that Xiao Cui couldn't control her. She refused Xiao Cui's arrangements and was slapped by Xiao Cui. She ran back crying.