The merchant's rebirth led to the complete downfall of the Marquis's mansion.

Two months is enough for her to get rid of the Jiang family.

But before she could make a move, Jiang Su arrived.

At that moment, Qin Yao leaned against the door frame, watching the man walk in from outside the courtyard.

Having had a night to recover, Qin Yao wouldn't lose her composure when she saw him again.

Today he wore a royal blue robe, a new crown from the Treasure Pavilion, worth a thousand gold pieces, and even boots embroidered with gold thread.

This doesn't show the dilapidated state of the Marquis's mansion. It seems it's time to make them return what doesn't belong to them.

Jiang Su stopped in front of the door and looked at Qin Yao, who was only wearing an outer robe and had her hair disheveled. She looked very unhappy and spoke with a hint of anger.

"Qin Yao! How can you be so unkempt!"

Qin Yao looked at him and couldn't help but laugh. She laughed a few times before stopping.

"Your Highness, this is my private quarters. It's still early. Isn't it normal for me to be like this?"

"As for the young master, he barged straight into the lady's room without even letting her wash up... that's really a breach of etiquette!"

Jiang Su probably didn't expect Qin Yao to talk back. He was used to being domineering in the Qin family and didn't think much of this merchant, so he naturally didn't care about etiquette.

But being pointed out so bluntly was incredibly embarrassing.

How can a man from another family barge into a woman's room with such a self-righteous attitude?

But who is Jiang Su? Would he obediently admit defeat?

He glanced sideways at the maid who had led the way, then looked at Qin Yao and said:

"It's no wonder I insisted on barging in, and Miss Qin's maid deliberately brought me here; I wonder what her intentions are!"

The implication is that the Qin family is not strict in managing its household, and that Qin Yao is not self-disciplined, allowing her maid to bring men from outside the family directly into her boudoir.

She stopped Qingzhi from arguing, saying, "Go and prepare yourself, help me wash and groom."

Qingzhi pouted in dissatisfaction before going back to her room to prepare.

Actually, everything was prepared. When the young lady said that, Qingzhi naturally understood that she was being sent away.

Although she was dissatisfied, she wouldn't say anything.

“The young master is right! The Qin family cannot keep such a disloyal maid.”

Qin Yao gave Qiu Liu, who was standing to the side, a wink. The latter immediately understood and told the servant to pull the person out.

If they're taken out... they'll naturally be dealt with, whether they're kicked out or sold off, it's not a good place for them.

"Please spare me, Miss! I'll never dare to do it again!"

The maid who had been leading the way was so frightened by this sudden change that she immediately knelt on the ground and begged for mercy.

However, Qin Yao would not change her mind.

This maidservant was one of Jiang Su's later concubines.

To be honest, this maid was only a second-class maid, and Qin Yao didn't pay much attention to her. However, in the second year after Qin Yao married into the Marquis's mansion, she climbed into his bed and became his concubine.

I think it's because we've already hit it off by now.

Seeing that Qin Yao didn't speak, the servant quickly pulled her away.

The phrase "Miss, spare me!" is fading into the distance.

She knew she could only beg her mistress to spare her life, since her indenture was with Qin Yao.

She also knew that the high and mighty prince would not plead for her.

Unfortunately, she still chose to betray her master.

"Yao Yao's methods are a bit too ruthless, but it's just a small matter..."

Before Jiang Su could finish speaking, Qin Yao waved her hand to stop him.

Look, they've even changed how they address him. They say he's stupid, but he's actually quite good at judging situations.

"Take the young master to the reception room!" This was said to Qiu Liu.

Qiu Liu is very steady and reliable, so Qin Yao feels at ease leaving her in her care.

In her past life, Qiu Liu was with her until the end, and she married someone from the Qin family. However, after she was arrested, she was also kicked out.

I wonder what her fate was.

After giving her instructions, Qin Yao went directly into the inner room, where Qingzhi, who was waiting inside, immediately picked up the prepared clothes and came to greet her.

Qin Yao ignored him, so Jiang Su could only wait in the reception room.

He arrived a little early today, but Qin Yao's reaction was indeed quite strange.

Although he rarely comes, every time he does, he goes directly to Qin Yao's courtyard. Could it be that he just hasn't washed and dressed up yet because it's too early?

Jiang Su felt relieved and saw him without makeup for the first time. "A woman dresses up for the man she loves," she thought, which is why she got angry.

Qiu Liu came back and said that Jiang Su went to the reception room instead of just leaving, which didn't surprise Qin Yao.

She suddenly remembered that this had happened in her past life as well.

Although she felt uncomfortable at the time, she did not blame Jiang Su. After listening to what he said, she agreed, and he left directly.

No wonder he arrived so suddenly; she had no recollection of him.

"From now on, all of you should remember not to be polite or rude to the Jiang family, and to follow the proper etiquette."

Before breaking off the engagement, we shouldn't give them a chance to smear us, but we also can't let them continue to act so recklessly.

Qiu Liu was very clever and immediately understood. She had long disapproved of the Jiang family's actions.

He has to be both a prince and a prince. Without the Qin family, even a noble heir like him probably wouldn't be able to afford to go to school.

Qingzhi, somewhat puzzled, placed the butterfly hairpin in her mistress's hair and asked:

"The two families are related by marriage, wouldn't this be inappropriate?"

"Qingzhi!" Qiuliu warned her.

"It's alright, Qingzhi is still young, some things need to be done slowly." Qin Yao looked at her outfit, and finding nothing wrong, she stood up.

Qingzhi didn't say anything more. Unlike Qiuliu, who was quick-witted, she still understood that her mistress had her own plans.

Knowing that Jiang Su couldn't say anything good, Qin Yao wasn't in a hurry to see him. She went to have breakfast first before leisurely heading over.

Sure enough, as soon as they entered, they saw Jiang Su with a furious expression.

Qin Yao didn't care, because she knew Jiang Su would tolerate it.

As expected, as soon as Qin Yao sat down, Jiang Su spoke up, suppressing his anger.

"Yaoyao! I heard you turned down the invitation from the Vice Minister's family?"

"That's right! I have no contact with Miss Shilang, and I've been very busy at the shop lately, so I had someone send something over and politely declined."

Qin Yao also attends some gatherings of young women, mainly because her business involves a lot of jewelry and clothing, and these young women are her VIP customers.

Of course, the ladies and young women who knew her well also liked to invite her, not only because the gifts she gave were unique, but more importantly because if they were on good terms with her, they would have priority in choosing the newest and most beautiful items in the store.

They would naturally make sure she attended any gatherings.

The daughter of this vice minister sounds nice, but even if I'm not familiar with her, she's just an illegitimate daughter who doesn't even have a proper title.

The proper mistress of the house hadn't given any instructions, yet she invited her in her own name, and on a boat trip no less. These days, who would invite someone out of the house without the mistress's permission?

The fact that the Vice Minister's family suddenly invited her is either a conspiracy or an open scheme.

Why did she go?

However, in her past life, she still went after being persuaded by Jiang Su!

She still plans to go in this lifetime, otherwise how can the show be staged?

"It's only a day, it won't cause any major delays! Besides, Xiaoxiao has to go too..."

"Yes, Your Highness is right." Qin Yao didn't want to play along with him. "Xiao Xiao is going anyway, so I'll just keep her company."

Jiang Xiaoxiao, Jiang Su's younger sister, was Qin Yao's sister-in-law in her past life. Qin Yao doted on her so much, how could she not indulge her?

Jiang Su had come up with a million reasons to persuade her, but to his surprise, Qin Yao agreed immediately.

This left him in a state of limbo, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

Fortunately, the objective had been achieved, and Jiang Su did not intend to stay any longer.

"In that case, make your preparations and come to the manor to pick up Xiaoxiao later."

"Okay!" Qin Yao readily agreed.

Jiang Su had nothing more to say and turned to leave.

Well, how should I put it? After all, the carriages in the Marquis's mansion were all gifts from her, and in terms of luxury, they couldn't compare to hers at all.

Therefore, if Jiang Xiaoxiao wants to go out and show off, she has to stick with her.

"Miss, are we really going?" Qiu Liu asked worriedly.

That young lady doesn't seem like someone easy to get along with. She even made sarcastic remarks about you last time. What good could come of this invitation?

"Go! Come here!"

Qiu Liu leaned closer, and Qin Yao whispered in her ear.

Qiu Liu's eyes lit up, and she smiled and agreed.

"Alright! Tell Qin Liu to get ready! He'll come with us."