After being sentenced to death, she came to her senses.

Seeing Liu Shi weeping with tears streaming down her face, looking utterly pitiful, Fang Zhengyong, after all, was his wife, and he couldn't bear it. Besides, Fang Yunyao was also his daughter, so how could he not feel any heartache? However, this matter was no small thing, and he absolutely could not ignore it.

Then, with a cold expression, he looked at Liu and said in an extremely authoritative voice, "I'll give you three days."

After speaking, Fang Zhengyong left with his men.

After a long while, Liu collapsed to the ground. Her maid rushed in to help her up, but Liu pointed to the cabinet and said, "Quickly release Yao'er."

The cabinet door opened, revealing Fang Yunyao curled up, clearly terrified by Fang Zhengyong.

After Liu offered a few words of comfort, Fang Yunyao asked tremblingly, "Mother, you said you have a way, but is it really a way, or is it just a way to buy time?"

"Both are true, and the matter is still unresolved. I need to see someone first." Liu wiped away her tears and stood up.

Seeing this, Fang Yunyao quickly asked, "Who are you going to see?"

"Sixth Miss".

In the northern residence, within the medicinal herb garden, Fang Xiao was steadily planting, hoe in hand. Recently, she had acquired several extremely precious medicinal herbs, which she intended to cultivate herself.

"The Fang family is in complete chaos, and only you, young lady, are leisurely farming here." Qinglan cupped her face in her hands, squatted by the herb garden, and sighed softly.

"Let them do their thing, it's none of my business." After finishing hoeing the ground, Fang Xiaoran casually handed the hoe to Qinglan, then walked to the stone table under the tree and picked up the fish soup that Ziju had made for her to drink.

Qinglan sighed helplessly, "That's true, but the Xue and Lin families are vying for your favor, so how can you say they're unrelated?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Xiaoran glanced at her and asked indifferently, "Then what else? Do you want me to marry into either of these families?"

"No, that's not it. This servant naturally hopes that you will marry into a wealthy family, so that you will no longer be bullied by the Fang family."

"It's just a change in name only, completely meaningless."

Just as Fang Xiaoran put down her soup bowl, a maid rushed over, bowed to her, and said, "Miss, Miss Liu has arrived. She says she has important business to discuss with you."

"Why would she come here? It must not be for good reasons. Do you wish to see her, young lady?" Qinglan muttered under her breath, her face showing displeasure.

Fang Xiaoran smiled slightly, "Of course I will see him. Please take him to the Broken Moon Pavilion, and I will be there shortly."

After arriving at the Broken Moon Pavilion, Liu waited anxiously, but Fang Xiaoran did not appear for a long time. She was uneasy and worried that Fang Xiaoran would not want to pay attention to her.

She drank cup after cup of tea, but as darkness fell, she couldn't feel at ease, so she got up and went to the door to look out.

Outside the Broken Moon Pavilion, various flowers were planted. A gentle breeze carried their faint fragrance, but it still could not soothe her anxiety.

After waiting for an unknown amount of time, Liu was becoming increasingly restless and wanted to go directly to see Fang Xiaoran. She stepped towards the door, and just as she crossed the threshold, she saw Fang Xiaoran slowly walking towards her.

"Is Aunt Liu planning to leave?" Fang Xiaoran raised her eyes, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Seeing that the person she was waiting for had finally appeared, Liu quickly smiled and stepped aside to make way for her. "I just wanted to see if the Sixth Miss had arrived. I suppose the affairs of the Northern Residence are quite busy, which is why the Sixth Miss has been so late in appearing."

Fang Xiaoran smiled as she walked into the house and said calmly, "There's nothing trivial." Since there was nothing trivial, it must have been intentional. But what's wrong with intention? Clearly, she had already figured out Liu's intentions and wanted to use this to make Liu back down.

Realizing this, Liu naturally wouldn't expose her. Instead, she clenched her fists, turned around, and knelt down straight, pleading, "Sixth Miss, please give Yao'er a way out."

She was sobbing uncontrollably, looking utterly miserable. She wouldn't have pleaded like that if she hadn't been desperate.

Fang Xiaoran merely glanced at her indifferently and said coldly, "What does Aunt Liu mean by this? Fourth Sister's current predicament has nothing to do with me. Does Aunt Liu also believe, like Fourth Sister, that I am the one who harmed her?"

“That’s not it. I never had such a thought. It’s just that I really have no other choice. I know there are many misunderstandings between you and Yao’er, but you are blood relatives after all. I beg you to save her and spare her life…” After saying that, Liu actually kowtowed to Fang Xiaoran.

It was truly remarkable that she could act in this way, but there was absolutely no way she would expect Fang Xiaoran to lower her guard and help them.

Fang Xiaoran walked slowly towards her and helped her up. Because Fang Xiaoran was strong and used a little internal force, Liu had no way to refuse.

After being helped up, Liu asked hopefully, "You agreed?"

"Has Aunt Liu forgotten how you treated me when I first returned to the Fang family? Especially Fourth Sister, she was two-faced and plotted against me many times. I remember all of this. What was Aunt Liu doing at that time? Was she watching coldly, or was she secretly trying to harm me?" Fang Xiaoran's expression was cold and stern, and her aura was chilling.

How could she forget everything from her past life?

Liu was only superficially agreeable; behind the scenes, she persecuted her in every way, and even nearly caused her death.

The reason why Liu dares not act rashly now is because he has cooperated with her several times and knows how powerful she is, so he is wary of her and befriends her.

However, such people are prone to baring their fangs at any time, and when it comes to matters of interest, they will undoubtedly turn on you without hesitation. Therefore, Fang Xiaoran never trusts this person, and there is no need for her to be honest with him.

Fang Xiaoran's words made Liu's face extremely ugly. She knew that Fang Xiaoran would definitely bring up the old matter again. After all, she had never expected Fang Xiaoran to become so powerful. Fang Yunyao had really suffered a lot of bullying from Fang Menghe in the Fang family, so she naturally needed to find someone to vent her resentment.

Liu could no longer refute the past. She could only bite her lip and reply, "I was blind back then. I beg Sixth Miss to be magnanimous and lend my son and me a hand. If Sixth Miss can save Yao'er's life, I will willingly become her slave. If that's truly impossible, you may take my life; as long as Yao'er is safe, I will do anything..."

At this time, Liu was just a desperate mother who placed all her hopes on Fang Xiaoran. Even if she was resented, ridiculed, or even lost her life, she would have no regrets.

Fang Xiaoran was not a soft-hearted person, nor would she be moved by Liu's words. After all, no one here could escape the grievances her mother suffered in the Fang family back then.

Only through personal experience can one truly understand the excruciating pain; however, such remorse at this moment is hardly convincing.

Of course, Liu did not regret it; she was just helpless.

“Your life is worthless to me, and I will not take it. But if you want me to save her, you need to offer something tangible, such as returning my mother’s dowry.” Fang Xiaoran stood on high, looking down at her, her eyes devoid of any pity.

"This..." Liu's body trembled violently. She stared blankly at Fang Xiaoran and said helplessly, "It's not that I'm unwilling to return it, but you know the current situation of the Fang family. Madam's dowry is almost gone, there are still many expenses in the family, and the old lady's medicine also requires a lot of money. Although I manage the family affairs, I cannot use the storeroom. Even if I wanted to return it, I am powerless to do so."

"Is there really no way?" Fang Xiaoran smiled faintly, but her voice was as cold as ice. "If that's the case, then I can't save Fourth Sister either. After all, the scandal has already spread, and it's hard to silence the gossip. Unless the Xue family gives up on her and marries her, this matter is quite difficult. Aunt Liu, you should find someone else."

After saying this, Fang Xiaoran turned to leave. Seeing this, Liu hurriedly knelt down and said urgently, "I can grant your request. As long as Yao'er can be saved, I will do anything you ask."

This matter was truly difficult for Liu, as she risked being expelled from the Fang family if she was not careful. That was why she wanted to find a compromise, but Fang Xiaoran did not give her any chance.

He claims he'd risk his life for it, yet now he's considering giving up; his words are truly unbelievable.

“Very good. I have emptied the storeroom and am just waiting for you to send over Mother’s dowry.” Fang Xiaoran smiled slightly.

Madam Liu said with great concern, "But there is very little of the lady's dowry left in the storeroom; the rest has been used to cover the Fang family's deficit."

Fang Xiaoran said, "It's alright, you just need to return the warehouse."

It seemed she had already made all the preparations and was just waiting for her to arrive. Liu couldn't help but smile wryly, "Sixth Miss is truly remarkable."

"Aunt Liu, you'd better hurry up and make the preparations. I'll consider whether to go and see Madam Xue after my mother's dowry arrives." After all, she was the one who needed Fang Xiaoran's help, so even though she heard Fang Xiaoran's request, Madam Liu could only agree.