Lady Hou is reborn and, by pampering her illegitimate son, reclaims her life of wealth and privilege

Liu Su knelt and crawled all the way to Jiang Huaiyu's feet, pleading with tears streaming down her face, "Madam, please have mercy and spare me! I have taken good care of the young master and have never been negligent in the slightest."

The atmosphere in the main hall of the Marquis of Jiaxing's residence was tense and heavy. Jiang Huaiyu sat in the main seat, her eyes coldly fixed on Liusu, her heart feeling as if it had been pierced by icy arrows.

However, a complex emotion flickered in those cold eyes.

“Liusu,” Jiang Huaiyu said calmly, her voice carrying an undeniable authority, “do you know what the consequences will be if you offend me?”

Liu Su's body trembled. She knew Jiang Huaiyu's methods, but she had no other choice but to continue pleading, "Madam, I... I was really wrong. Heaven and earth can bear witness to my care for the young master; it was absolutely true. Please have mercy and give me a way out!"

"I can spare your life, but you'll be spared the death penalty, not the living punishment. I'll sell you to a brothel as a prostitute!" Jiang Huaiyu glanced at the two old women beside him, gesturing for them to come over. The two old women immediately understood and went to Liusu's side, preparing to take her away.

"Wait a minute." Jiang Huaiyu suddenly spoke, her gaze falling on Liusu again. "I am not unaware of your past care for the young master. But you have crossed my bottom line and cannot be easily forgiven."

Liusu's heart tightened, and a hint of despair flashed in her eyes. She gritted her teeth and forced herself to say, "Madam, I know I was wrong, and I'm willing to accept punishment. But please don't sell me to a brothel; that place... that place is hell on earth!"

Jiang Huaiyu frowned slightly. She hadn't expected Liusu to dare to speak so frankly about the horrors of brothels in front of her. She stared coldly at Liusu, her tone leaving no room for argument: "Who do you think you are? You're just a lowly maid, yet you dare to bargain with me."

Liusu's heart sank to the bottom, but she was still unwilling to give up. Tears streamed down her face as she choked out, "Madam, I really regret it. Please give me a chance. I am willing to do anything to atone for my past sins."

"It's too late!" Jiang Huaiyu pinched the bridge of her nose, waved her hand gently, and signaled the old women to take Liusu away.

The old women left with Liusu, and Jiang Huaiyu's eyes turned cold again.

Looking at the leaves dancing wildly in the wind outside the window, she secretly vowed that from now on, she would never let anyone cross her line again.

……

After leaving Liusu's room, Jiang Huaiyu summoned his personal maid Cuiying and instructed her, "Cuiying, go to Feixue's courtyard and explain the whole story to her to clear up this misunderstanding."

The warbler nodded and withdrew.

"Miss, Cuiying, the head maid of Madam's room, requests an audience!" Mengqin lifted the curtain and entered the room to report to Feixue. Feixue looked up, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes, before she regained her composure.

"Let her in," Feixue said calmly.

Cuiying gently pushed open the door and entered, bowing slightly as she said, "Greetings, Miss Feixue." There was a hint of panic in her eyes, as if she had some secret she was eager to reveal.

"Sister Cuiying, what do you want to tell me?" Feixue asked in a calm tone.

Cuiying glanced at Mengqin, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Miss, actually I came to tell you something. I heard that Young Master Wei Fengyun's attitude towards you is because his maid, Liusu, deliberately seduced him."

A hint of surprise flashed across Feixue's face, but then her expression hardened: "Oh? Is that so? I understand. Thank you, Sister Cuiying."

Mengqin, listening from the side, frowned deeply. She couldn't help but interject, "Cuiying, how can you just spout such nonsense? How can you and I presume to comment on the affairs of Miss Feixue and Young Master Wei Fengyun?"

Cuiying anxiously explained, "Miss Mengqin, what I said is true. I saw with my own eyes that girl Liusu was acting coquettishly in front of Young Master Wei Fengyun, deliberately trying to get his attention. Miss Feixue, you must believe me."

Feixue looked at Cuiying with a hint of gratitude in her eyes. She nodded gently and said, "Sister Cuiying, I believe you. From now on, I will try my best to win Wei Fengyun's favor and make him understand who his true confidante is."

Mengqin frowned, looking at Feixue with confusion: "Miss, why did you suddenly change your mind? Do you really like Wei Fengyun?"

Feixue glanced at Mengqin and sighed softly, "Mengqin, you don't understand. Love is something not everyone can comprehend. I did harbor resentment towards Wei Fengyun before, but now that I know the truth, I'm determined to win his heart."

Mengqin shook her head helplessly: "Miss, since you've made up your mind, then go for it. But I still think that love is too troublesome."

Feixue smiled and gently patted Mengqin's shoulder: "Mengqin, you will understand. One day, you will meet the person you are willing to give everything for."

Jiang Huaiyu didn't go straight back to her room. Instead, she went to Jinghong Garden, where Wei Fengyun lived, and knocked on his door. Her voice was soft, but enough for the person inside to hear. A moment later, the door slowly opened, and Wei Fengyun appeared in the doorway. His eyes were calm, and he didn't seem surprised by his mother's sudden visit.

"Mother, you've arrived." Wei Fengyun smiled slightly, his tone calm.

Jiang Huaiyu entered the room, looked around, and a hint of worry appeared in her eyes. She sat down at the table and gestured for Wei Fengyun to sit opposite her.

"Feng Yun, do you know about Liu Su?" Jiang Huaiyu cut straight to the point.

Wei Fengyun nodded, his expression remaining calm: "Mother, I have heard about it. I understand your decision regarding her."

Jiang Huaiyu was slightly taken aback; she hadn't expected Wei Fengyun to accept this fact so calmly. She frowned, trying to find a flaw in her son's expression.

"Do you really understand?" Jiang Huaiyu asked, her tone tinged with inquiry.

“Mother, I know you are doing this for my own good, for the sake of the Marquis’s reputation,” Wei Fengyun replied firmly.

Looking at her son, Jiang Huaiyu felt a complex mix of emotions welling up inside her. She suddenly realized that her son had grown up and was no longer the child who needed her protection.

"Feng Yun, do you know why I'm so strict with Liu Su?" Jiang Huaiyu asked, a hint of sadness in her eyes.

Wei Fengyun remained silent for a moment, knowing that this was not a simple matter. He took a deep breath and slowly said, "Mother, I know that Liusu's behavior was inappropriate, but she is, after all, a person. Are you being too harsh?"

A hint of relief flashed in Jiang Huaiyu's eyes. She knew her son was not a heartless person, but this was also a problem she had to face.

“Fengyun, the reputation and rules of the Marquis’s mansion cannot be violated. Liusu’s behavior has crossed the line, and I have no choice but to deal with it severely. Otherwise, others will follow suit, and the rules of the Marquis’s mansion will be completely destroyed.” Jiang Huaiyu’s tone was serious, and his eyes were firm.

Wei Fengyun remained silent for a moment. He understood his mother's worries, but he still couldn't fully accept this decision.

“Mother, I understand your good intentions. But I wonder, have you considered Liusu’s feelings? She is also a person of flesh and blood, not an object.” Wei Fengyun spoke gently, trying to defend Liusu.