The First Madam smiled and asked, "Was it the set of 16 Ru ware plum blossom tea cups that was displayed in Cui Yongjian's study?"

Xiaodie nodded quickly: "Exactly!"

The First Madam smiled and nodded: "When I married into the Cui family, the Cui family was just an empty shell."

Cui Yongjian took a fancy to this tea set at the tea house, but his household was already out of money. Seeing that he liked it, I paid for it for him. He's well-connected with people in the court and has boasted about it several times!

Xiao Die listened to the First Madam's words and said with a smile, "I wonder what kind of expression Master will have when he sees the teacup he broke tomorrow morning, which is his favorite set. I think it will be quite a sight!"

The First Madam smiled and shook her head: "You little girl, your temperament is not much different from that of the Third Madam. No wonder she secretly sent you to my side."

Fortunately, I know that Third Sister is doing well these past few years, and that you are still with me, otherwise I would have been driven crazy by them long ago!

Anyway, Third Sister already has someone she can entrust her life to, and I've endured this for so many years, I really don't want to endure it anymore, so I might as well tear off the mask of civility!

Xiaodie smiled and nodded: "Back when I was desperate, I was fortunate that Miss saved me, helped me bury my mother, and taught me martial arts, which is why I have achieved what I have today!"

Miss, I will never forget your great kindness. And Madam, please rest assured, as long as I am here, I will never let that adulterous couple bully you in the slightest.

Even if you divorce me in the future, I will stay with you and take care of you. I will remember all the kindness you have shown me over the years, and I will never forget it!

Seeing the gratitude in Xiaodie's eyes, the First Madam smiled and patted the back of Xiaodie's hand: "Silly child, I saw that you are not much older than Third Madam, so I treated you as a junior in the family, and never as a servant in this mansion!"

If I succeed in getting a divorce someday, I will definitely take you with me. A few years later, when you've found someone you love, I will provide you with a dowry so you can have a grand wedding!

Upon hearing the First Madam's words, Xiaodie showed no joy in her eyes. Instead, she knelt down with a thud: "This servant begs Madam to let me stay by your side and take care of you for the rest of my life. This servant lost my father at an early age and has been living with my mother ever since."

Later, my hometown suffered a disaster, and I fled with my mother. My mother left the last of her food to me, but she herself starved to death!

And this servant couldn't even give her mother the last shred of dignity, she couldn't even afford a thin coffin!

It was Miss who paid for the best coffin for my mother and arranged for her to be buried in peace!

At that time, I swore that I would follow you, Miss, for the rest of my life and repay your kindness.

Later, the young lady taught me martial arts and how to use poison. Still later, the young lady said she hoped I could enter the manor in her place and protect your safety!

When I agreed to your request, I decided to stay by your side for life, to protect and care for you. I couldn't protect my own mother, and even if it costs me my life, I will protect your mother! I can't let you end up like me, without parents, with no one to rely on!

Upon hearing Xiaodie's words, the First Madam pulled Xiaodie up and embraced her, saying, "Child, don't be sad. Your mother in heaven must be pleased to see you alive and well today, and that you have even learned a lot of skills."

Why don't you start calling me godmother? Even though you lost your mother when you were little, I will treat you just like your mother would and love you dearly. I will never let you be helpless and alone!

After the divorce, I will hold a family reunion banquet for you. From then on, you will be my daughter, Qin Muyao's daughter, and Third Aunt's younger sister!

Xiao Die leaned against Qin Muyao's chest. After hearing her words, she looked up, her eyes filled with disbelief: "Madam, I am just a helpless orphan, unworthy to be your daughter. I only ask to stay by your side for the rest of my life and take good care of you. That would be enough for me!"

Qin Muyao smiled and released Xiaodie: "Silly girl, all beings are equal, there is no distinction between noble and lowly! It's just that some people are born with a silver spoon in their mouth."

Some people, though born into humble circumstances, have created better conditions for themselves through their own efforts and by seizing opportunities.

My grandfather was just an ordinary merchant, but my father, through his own efforts and the connections and reputation my grandfather had built, stood out from a group of merchants and became an imperial merchant!

This proves that as long as a person is willing to work hard and stay grounded, they can always make a name for themselves!

So, girl, don't dwell on your humble origins. Look to the future. From now on, you'll follow me and learn how to run a shop. Sooner or later, you'll prove your worth!

Xiaodie listened to Qin Shi's words and looked at the smile on Qin Shi's face, and nodded gently.

She then knelt down again: "Godmother, please accept Xiaodie's bow!"

After speaking, Xiaodie bowed deeply to Madam Qin.

Qin helped Xiaodie up again: "Good child, get up quickly! It's late, let's tidy up and go to bed early! Tomorrow will inevitably be another commotion!"

Xiaodie stood up with a smile: "Godmother is right. I'm going to bed early tonight. Tomorrow morning, I want to see what kind of expression Master will have when he sees the teacup that was broken tonight. It's his favorite set! Just thinking about it makes me look forward to it!"

Madam Qin smiled and nodded, "I'm also very much looking forward to it, but be careful when you go, and don't let anyone find out!"

The next morning, right after the morning court session ended, Nangong Li, along with Mu Yun and the twelve secret agents, arrived at the Imperial Study.

When Li Deshan saw Nangong Li arrive at the Imperial Study with Mu Yun and a young lady, he quickly stepped forward with a smile and bowed: "This servant greets Your Highness the Crown Prince, and Young Master Mu and this young lady are very polite!"

Nangong Li nodded: "Go and inform Father that I have important business to discuss with him!"

"Your Highness, please wait a moment, this servant will go and inform you immediately." After saying this, Li Deshan hurriedly stepped into the imperial study.

A moment later, Li Deshan arrived outside the Imperial Study: "Your Highness, His Majesty invites you and the other two to enter!"

Nangong Li nodded and led Mu Yunhe into the Imperial Study on time.

When Nangong Huan saw the three of them enter, he put down the pen in his hand.

"My son has met my father."

An Shi and Mu Yun also hurriedly knelt down and bowed: "Greetings, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

Nangong Huan nodded: "Get up, everyone!"

After saying that, he looked at Nangong Li and said, "Speak, what do you want from me?"

Nangong Li looked at Nangong Huan with annoyance: "Father, you are the ruler of a country. It's not right to pretend to be ignorant when you know the truth."

"Can't you see my cousin is with a girl? It's so obvious! And you're asking me what I need from you?"

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