After transmigrating into the book, I replaced the innocent-looking girl and became the Crown Prince

Ningshui Pavilion.

Fifth Sister Lu Wanqing was a little uneasy; today was an important day for her.

Her mother told her that her grandmother wanted to marry her off to Lin Yuanze, the eldest son of the Lin family. Thinking of that handsome and noble young man, the fifth girl felt shy.

She will be the first to perform her musical skills at today's banquet.

Looking at the red zither on the shelf, which her grandmother had had re-lacquered, she felt a surge of joy.

She never expected her grandmother to value her so much. She must perform well in time and not disappoint her grandmother.

With the talent show about to start, she called her maid, Sizhu, "Let's go, it'll be time to go on stage soon."

Sizhu walked to the zither stand and was just about to pick up the zither when a voice rang out: "Stop!"

The two, master and servant, looked at the newcomer in surprise, only to see a stunningly beautiful woman in a long, elegant dress embroidered with purple clouds walking towards them.

"Aunt Wu, what's wrong?"

"This zither must not be touched."

Sizhu was puzzled. "What can't I touch? Is it poisonous?"

Lingfu stepped forward and said, "You're right, this zither has been coated with raw lacquer."

"Just touching it will cause an allergic reaction, making your face swell up like a pig's head from itching."

"what?"

Fifth Sister was astonished.

"Girl, who is so wicked as to want to harm you?"

Si Zhu said angrily.

Fifth Sister paused for a moment, then looked at Wu Weiwei.

"Aunt Wu, did Lu Wanting make this?"

"That's right, she wants to replace you as Young Master Lin's fiancée."

"That makes no sense."

Sizhu said angrily.

“Young lady, let’s tell the old lady and ask her to make a decision for you.”

The fourth daughter has always loved to compete with her own daughters for things since she was a child.

From jewelry and precious stones to rouge and buttons.

She tries to snatch anything a girl sets her sights on, and now she even wants to steal her marriage.

"No."

Fifth Sister grabbed Sizhu.

“Young lady, the matriarch has now specifically requested that you marry into the Lin family, but the fourth young lady is now plotting to sabotage you and steal your marriage. How can you tolerate this…”

Everyone knows that the eldest son of the Lin family is the most beloved young man among the noble ladies in the capital, second only to the heir apparent.

There were no such sordid affairs of the inner quarters involving concubines and maids inside the house.

Even the crown prince praised him, saying that he would surely achieve great things in the future.

Sizhu looked at her daughter, who seemed increasingly aggrieved as she spoke, her expression one of utter disappointment.

The fifth daughter was a noble lady from a marquis's family. Her mother, the fourth concubine, was gentle and docile, never fighting or grabbing. The daughter inherited the fourth concubine's kind and gentle nature.

Fifth Sister patted the bamboo flute, but then turned to look at Wu Weiwei.

"Aunt Wu, I'm calling you sister-in-law, do you have some ideas?"

Wu Weiwei looked at the quiet and gentle Fifth Sister, who was someone she was going to get involved in anyway.

Now that she's so sweet-talking and calls me "sister-in-law," how could I not help her?

"I suppose Fifth Miss is quite clever. Come here, I'll give you an idea..."

Fu An Ju.

He Yaya pulled up every blade of grass in the yard by the roots, all the while cursing under her breath.

“That damned Lu Wanting, she took those two little sluts off to play, leaving me here to watch the courtyard.”

After what happened that day was brought to light, Lu Wanting shifted all the blame onto her, which was truly hateful.

When Sizhu came in, He Yaya was still cursing incessantly.

"He Yaya, why are you the only one here? Where is everyone else?"

Upon seeing that it was Sizhu, who was beside the Fifth Sister, He Yaya immediately said in an annoyed tone, "What are you doing here?"

Sizhu looked around the courtyard, then approached her and said, "Ya Ya, Fourth Miss is no good mistress. Do you really want to go to the nunnery with her to eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist scriptures?"

"Hmph, what's it to you?"

The Fourth Miss may not be a good master, but does that mean Lu Wanqing is?

At this point, she looked at Sizhu.

She was wearing a fine silk dress; this outfit must have been expensive.

Looking at myself, I've been in the manor for almost a month now, and I'm still wearing the same outfit I wore when I first arrived.

Comparing people to each other is really infuriating.

He Yaya remembered what the people in the manor had said: the Fifth Miss had always been gentle and generous to the maids around her.

In addition to their basic monthly allowance, they also receive rewards during holidays and festivals.

Fifth Miss never mistreated her servants; there was no word of any maid in her courtyard being beaten or scolded.

Sizhu could tell what Sizhu was planning just by looking at her shifting eyes.

"Would you like to come and work at Ningshui Pavilion?"

"Hmph, are you kidding me? How could Fifth Miss possibly want me?"

She had this idea before.

But most of the servants in the mansion knew that she had harmed Aunt Wu, so how could the Fifth Miss possibly let her go and become a maid?

Opportunity is reserved for those who are prepared.

"If you really want to serve at our Ning Shui Pavilion, then you'll have to do something to pledge your allegiance to our young lady!"

"what's up?"

He Yaya hesitated.

“Come here, I’ll tell you…”

Whisper whispers in her ear what she needs to do.

He Yaya's face grew paler and paler as she listened.

Finally, she seemed to have made up her mind and nodded to Sizhu.

In the plum garden.

Everyone was waiting for the Fifth Sister to perform on stage for her debut today when her maid, Sizhu, rushed over.

"Madam Hou, my young lady suddenly felt an intense itch on her body just as she was about to leave."

She asked me to come and say I might not be able to participate in the talent show this time.

Sizhu had a sad expression on her face.

Lady Hou frowned. "Have you called a doctor yet?"

"This servant is just about to go and invite them."

Lady Hou waved her hand, "Alright, I understand, you can go now!"

One by one, they either ran away at the last minute or were feeling unwell, and Lady Hou felt that nothing was going right today.

Since the fifth sister is unable to perform on stage, it should be the turn of the next person to perform.

But just now, the old lady specifically told her before she left that today's spring banquet was not only for choosing a wife for Ting'er.

It was also arranged for the marriage alliance between the Hou family and the Lin family.

Now that Fifth Sister is unable to attend, then...

As Lu Wanting watched Sizhu leave from the crowd, and then looked at the sorrow between the brows of the Lady Hou, she felt a secret sense of satisfaction.

The first step was successful, and the second step naturally followed.

After the Fifth Miss's maid left, the Fourth Miss slowly walked forward from her seat.

"Mother, since my fifth sister is unable to attend today's event, why don't I perform in her place?"

"you?"

Lady Hou frowned.

She looked at the fourth sister's bright smile and felt it was somewhat dazzling.

So that's what the Rong mother and daughter were thinking.

"Madam Lin, since Fifth Sister is unwell and unable to attend."

As the fourth young lady of the household, I think it would be appropriate for me to represent the Marquis's family and showcase my talents for everyone, wouldn't it?"

Lu Wanting turned directly to Mrs. Lin, who was sitting below.

She knew that Madam Lin had a good impression of her; the ladies had just praised her during their conversation.

Now that Lady Hou clearly wouldn't agree to let her replace Lu Wanqing, she might as well ask Lady Lin for help.

When Lady Liu heard that the Lady of the Marquis disliked Lady Rong, she naturally disliked the filial and lovely Fourth Miss as well.

To be honest, the purpose of the marriage alliance between the Lin family and the Marquis of Dingguo's family was simply to bind the two families together.

Since the Marquis's mansion has no legitimate daughter, it doesn't really matter which branch of the family Ze'er marries.

The old lady had previously spoken to her about the fifth daughter of the fourth concubine in the mansion.

She heard that the Fifth Sister was dignified and quiet, skilled in the eight arts, and good at reading, making her a good match for Ze'er.

But now she looks at this fourth girl, who is lively, cheerful, resourceful, and good at getting things done, and seems quite nice.

Madam Lin looked at Madam Liu, whose expression was slightly stiff, and said, "Madam Hou, why don't we give Fourth Miss a chance?"