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

Bai Jianan, his eyes filled with impatience, lifted his eyelids and glanced at Qiu Zhenzhou, saying, "I also want to know what happened. You were stopped halfway and forced to be helped up by me. Lord Qiu, I want to know, does my status mean that after becoming the son-in-law of the Qiu family, I have to lower myself to everyone?"

This illegitimate daughter has dared to step on my head! Tell me, what should I do? Kill her with a single blow? Or exile her to the border and send her to a military camp? Or force her into prostitution?

Upon hearing this, Qiu Zhenzhou glanced at his daughter and saw her trembling with her head down. He was immediately furious. He forced a smile at Bai Jianan and said, "This is my fault for failing to properly educate my daughter. Please forgive me, Your Highness. I will take this unfilial daughter back and teach her properly."

Upon hearing this, Bai Jianan sneered: "Education? How many years have you been educating them? Aren't they still just posting pictures of every man they see online? I'm not an unreasonable person, but people have pride, and trees have bark. I don't want this to happen a second time. You need to properly manage the people in your backyard, lest next time, I'll just chop someone up, and then it won't be your business, Lord Qiu."

Qiu Zhenzhou was humiliated by what he was said, feeling a lump in his throat. However, given the other party's special status, even if he was arrogant and domineering, he had no choice but to force a smile and say, "Of course, of course, Young Master, don't worry."

Bai Jianan nodded and said, "Since that's the case, then this young master will be lenient this time and not stoop to the level of this lowly woman. This young master will go and see my princess consort now."

"Tsk tsk, thankfully my Crown Princess was raised on the estate and wasn't influenced by this trend, otherwise, my poor Crown Princess would have been truly pitiful."

Bai Jianan strode away, and Qiu Zhenzhou wiped the sweat from his forehead, then immediately glared at Qiu Lingxue and said, "What are you still standing there for? Are you waiting for me to help you up?"

Qiu Lingxue immediately burst into tears, feeling wronged. "Father, please calm down. I didn't mean anything by it. The young master is really going too far. I really twisted my ankle, that's why I asked the young master for help. Who would have thought that the young master would be so heartless?"

"presumptuous."

Qiu Zhenzhou angrily said, "You dare call him the Young Master? Do you think you have a brain? Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. From now on, you'd better forget what's going on in your head. The Young Master's status is something you can't possibly aspire to."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Lingxue looked indignant and said, "Father is wrong. Even if the young master wants to marry Sixth Sister, it will be inconvenient for Sixth Sister to serve alone at times."

The young master is young and impetuous, and naturally has countless beautiful maids. If he takes concubines later, Sixth Sister will be completely useless. If Father considers the bigger picture now and we sisters remarry, it will at least help Sixth Sister consolidate her status, won't it? I think what I'm doing is perfectly right.”

Qiu Zhenzhou was so angry after listening to Qiu Lingxue's long-winded speech that he was practically fuming.

"In broad daylight, you're always dreaming. Do you think the young master is so easy to climb up to? Do you think the young master is just a womanizer and easy to manipulate? If it weren't for the fact that our Qiu family is going to form a marriage alliance with the young master, you would probably have been dragged away by him and sent to the army camp long ago. Do you still think you're superior to others?"

He was too lazy to pay any more attention to Qiu Lingxue and turned around to say, "Your two maids aren't exactly good at protecting their master. It seems we don't need them anymore. Go back and reflect on your actions behind closed doors. Don't ever appear in front of the young master again, or I will not forgive you."

Qiu Zhenzhou left after he finished speaking, not bothering to care what Qiu Lingxue was up to.

Actually, he was somewhat swayed by Qiu Lingxue's words. But he was afraid that if Qiu Lingxue's plan failed, he would be implicated.

So, after thinking about it, he decided to let it go and let Qiu Lingxue do whatever she wanted. As long as Qiu Lingxue could bring him benefits, she was a good daughter. If she couldn't, he would just hand her over. Anyway, he wouldn't lose anything.

Qiu Lingxue was left behind like that. Only after watching Qiu Zhenzhou leave did she breathe a sigh of relief, thankful that her father hadn't punished her.

But after thinking about it for a moment, she suddenly smiled, her eyes shining with a determined light.

"Oh dear, Second Sister, your mission has failed miserably. Isn't it said that this young master is a womanizer? Why does he seem to dislike you so much? What should we do?"

Qiu Lingyun, who had been observing from the shadows, appeared after Qiu Zhenzhou left, harboring sarcasm towards Qiu Lingxue in her heart but showing concern on her face.

Upon hearing this, Qiu Lingxue glared fiercely at Qiu Lingyun, who had spoken, and said, "Can't you shut up? Who said I had a bad start? The young master didn't do anything to me, which means he still has feelings for me."

"Right now, he's only holding back because he wants to marry that little slut. What man isn't lustful? This young master is bewitched by Sixth Sister's vixen-like appearance. Once the novelty wears off, how could he possibly stay with just one woman? Won't that be my chance?"

As she spoke, she called out towards the artificial hill, "Why aren't you two idiots coming out yet? Are you waiting for me to come and get you?"

As soon as she finished speaking, two maids suddenly ran out from behind the artificial hill. One of them was the magpie that Qiu Lingxue had called out, and the other was another maid of Qiu Lingxue, Huang Ying.

The two rushed over, and before they could even speak, they knelt down and begged for mercy: "Second Miss, please calm down! Please, Second Miss, don't let Master sell us out! We are loyal to you, Second Miss!"

Qiu Lingxue was feeling irritable when she heard this. She then remembered what Qiu Zhenzhou had just said. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Father was probably just saying that. It's alright. You are my people, and Father won't punish you without knowing the facts."

As she spoke, she looked at Qiu Lingyun and asked, "What are you doing here?"

Qiu Lingyun immediately said aggrievedly, "Isn't it because I'm worried about you, sister? Although I hope you can be happy, I'm still a little scared. This young master has a bad reputation and there are many rumors about him, so of course I have to protect you."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Lingxue curled her lips and said disdainfully, "You said it yourself that it's just a rumor, but didn't you look at his eyes? How could someone with such captivating eyes have such an ugly face?"

I think the reason for these rumors is that the young master is criticized for being too handsome. Once I win his heart, I'll make him take off his mask and show him to everyone.”

Upon hearing this, Qiu Lingyun covered her lips and laughed, "Then I congratulate you, Second Sister. When you become the Crown Prince's woman, I will definitely give you a few more headscarves."

Qiu Lingxue, flattered, immediately said smugly, "Don't worry, there's no need for such formalities between us sisters. Just wait until I rise to prominence, and then I'll tell the young master to find you a good husband. Let those two legitimate sons who are so picky see that we illegitimate sons are not to be trifled with either."

As she spoke, Qiu Lingxue said with a sigh, "It's only because you, Fifth Sister, are on my side and good to me that I didn't know that the young master is really as powerful as you say."

Qiu Lingyun smiled darkly, then looked at Qiu Lingxue with sisterly affection and said, "We are both born out of wedlock, so our status is not as good as that of other children. We are not outstanding in Father's eyes either. The legitimate children are ruthless and greedy. If our hearts cannot be aligned, wouldn't we be crushed by the legitimate children?"

Qiu Lingxue sneered, then remembered Qiu Zhenzhou's comment about her looks, and immediately became furious: "That's right, I've disliked those guys for a long time. They all think they're fairies descended from heaven, suppressing us at every turn."

My father was the same; he only saw them and never paid any attention to us. We were just a little prettier, what was there to be proud of? We just had a few boxes of rouge and powder to adorn us, and he didn't even notice us.

"Once I've climbed onto the young master's coattails, I'll see what those arrogant types have left to be so cocky about. And that little bitch, she doesn't even have a proper identity; she only caught the young master's eye because of her looks. Hmph, she thinks she can stand on my neck? What a pipe dream!"

Qiu Lingyun saw Qiu Lingxue's arrogance and sneered silently to herself, thinking, "Let them fight it out. Once they're both exhausted, I'll give them a good kick and see how they recover."

Qiu Lingyun stepped forward, squatted down, and examined Qiu Lingxue's ankle, saying, "Sister, you've really sprained it. It doesn't look clear. You should see a doctor as soon as possible to avoid any lingering problems."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Lingxue looked down and said, "It's nothing serious. She just kicked herself a couple of times to make it look real. What are you two shameless sluts standing there for? Help your young lady up!"

"You lowly, clueless girls! Is this how servants behave? You're all just wasting your time, acting like pigs, incredibly stupid. What use are you?"

The two girls blushed with embarrassment from the scolding, but they lowered their heads and dared not utter a sound. They could only support Qiu Lingxue on either side of them.

Qiu Lingxue was helped up and took a few steps. Feeling that there was nothing wrong, she smiled and said, "Then I'll be going now. If anything happens, Fifth Sister, just come and find me."

Qiu Lingyun nodded: "Don't worry, sister. I will definitely tell you any news first."

Qiu Lingxue left satisfied, but Qiu Lingyun's expression changed instantly. She said to the maid behind her, "I didn't expect her to be so ruthless to herself."

Upon hearing this, the maid Songxiang lowered her eyes and said, "What Miss says is true. The Second Miss always considers herself superior. This time she's fighting with the legitimate daughter. I wonder what the outcome will be."

Qiu Lingyun sneered: "The result? Whatever the result, it will be good, but it won't make them feel good."

Qiu Lingxiu became her enemy as soon as she returned, but what about the others who didn't have grudges against her?

Being born of the principal wife goes without saying, the pressure of her status is undeniable. Qiu Lingxue was born to Zhang, the second wife. Although she was also born of a concubine, Zhang was incredibly capable. Before the first wife had even given birth to a legitimate eldest son, Qiu Lingxue's status rose dramatically, surpassing that of the other wives.