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On the ground, the fragments of the jade cup were picked up one by one by the maid Qianchun, wrapped in a handkerchief and placed in a box. Then she stepped forward and bowed sincerely to He Lingyi.

"Thank you for speaking up for us, Miss He. We young ladies have suffered many times in situations like this, but this is the first time we've managed to be both right and have a good reputation."

Aunt Qianchun was the person who stayed by my mother's side until the very end.

In order to get a hot meal for her and her daughter, she was humiliated by the old woman in the kitchen and died a gruesome death. Now, when He Lingyi saw the grateful expression on her face, she couldn't help but tear up.

Her mother was right in front of her, but she couldn't recognize her.

Aunt Qianchun was also in front of her, and she couldn't show any sign that they knew each other.

Looking at their still bright and cheerful faces, He Lingyi wished that life could stop at this moment, and that they could live happily ever after. Therefore, she would take care of the disasters and tribulations that they needed to endure.

"Miss Qianchun, you're too kind. When the road is uneven, someone will step on it. Sister Chi is just too sentimental, which is why she is often manipulated by them. Just be aware of that."

After he finished speaking, Chi Guiwan nodded in agreement.

"I used to think you were a man of few words, but I never expected that a single sentence would enlighten me. If Sister He has nothing else to do, please come back to Sijin Courtyard with me for a cup of tea. Consider it my token of gratitude!"

He Lingyi was eager to have more opportunities to spend time with her mother, so she naturally agreed.

The Chi residence, specifically the Sijin Courtyard in the southeast corner.

As its name suggests, the courtyard is filled with all kinds of precious flowers and plants. The flowers are not only in full bloom, but also exceptionally bright and dazzling.

Walking through it, He Lingyi was filled with emotion.

Back then, in the Imperial Uncle's Mansion, my mother's courtyard was once just as prosperous as this. But later, with the promotion of my aunt in the palace, my father's high position, the instigation of Aunt Hua, and my grandmother's displeasure, my mother's courtyard was completely cleaned up.

It's empty and desolate, like a ruined garden.

And the lives of the mother and daughter, like the flowers, plants and trees in the yard, gradually withered away.

Therefore, when He Lingyi saw the garden full of spring colors again, she smiled. Chi Guiwan, who happened to be turning around, saw this and asked a question in confusion.

"why are you laughing?"

"It's nothing, I just think that Sister Chi has chosen a really good name for the courtyard, 'Blooming Flowers,' which is a very auspicious name."

"The name was given by my mother when she was alive, and these flowers were all transplanted from her yard. I specially hired four or five gardeners to carefully cultivate them, which is why they are blooming so well. If you like them, you can pick some and I'll give them to you."

Upon hearing this, He Lingyi shook her head, her eyes revealing respect for life.

"No need. They're perfect here. If I want to see them, I'll come to Sister Chi's place. Is that alright?"

"Okay, why not?"

As they spoke, the two smiled at each other. After the recent dispute at Rongxin Pavilion, their relationship had taken a big step forward.

After walking around the covered corridor for a short while, I entered the main room, where every piece of furnishing was both luxurious and exquisite.

A table and chairs made of rosewood with gilded landscape patterns stood in the main hall, with brocade cushions embroidered with white magnolia patterns on them. On the incense table was a gilded incense burner with eight treasures and a three-legged tripod, which was burning a faint pine fragrance, which smelled very pleasant.

The three spacious rooms were separated by curtains inlaid with mother-of-pearl. The room on the left was a study, and the room on the right was a bedroom. The furnishings were all obviously expensive.

"Please come in and have a seat."

Chi Guiwan lifted the curtain and invited He Lingyi into the inner room, which was decorated with the same gold and jade as the main hall.

A floor-length bronze mirror with a diamond pattern was placed by the window. It was very well polished, and the double phoenix wings pattern on it was also very finely engraved. He Lingyi stood in front of the bronze mirror and carefully looked at his current identity.

Only then did I realize that this Miss He was an absolute beauty.

She had dark eyebrows, black hair, white teeth, and a beautiful nose.

A pair of round almond-shaped eyes fit perfectly on her oval face. Slender and tall, she wore a flowing, wide-sleeved Hanlan dress that perfectly expressed her unique tranquility.

Perhaps because her grandfather was a great Confucian scholar, she exuded a scholarly air about her, and even when she was serious, she could appear somewhat aloof and indifferent. No wonder, in the memories she received, this Miss He had never had any close friends.

"Sister He, have you seen enough? Sit down and have a cup of tea first."

Behind her, Chi Guiwan had already taken her seat, and teased her with a smile in her eyes. He Lingyi turned around and saw her bright smile. It was so good that her mother could still smile like that!

"I'm sorry to make you laugh, Sister Chi. This bronze mirror seems to be clearer than any I've seen before, so I couldn't help but take a second look."

“This item was also part of my mother’s dowry. It came from the Western Regions. I heard that the craftsmen there obtained a secret formula that allows them to forge bronze mirrors more precisely, so they look much clearer than ordinary ones. A single one can sell for a hundred gold pieces outside, so it’s normal that Sister He hasn’t seen one before.”

Chi Guiwan's words didn't sound boastful, but if someone with ulterior motives overheard them, it might cause some trouble.

He Lingyi's eyes revealed a complex expression.

At this moment, the mother was utterly innocent and carefree.

Little did she know that all the things in this room would one day become her deadly weapon.

For example, the jade mat laid on the canopy bed with its auspicious elephant and vine design clearly indicates a level of wealth that no ordinary wealthy family could afford.

This item was part of my mother's dowry and went to the residence of the emperor's brother-in-law.

Unfortunately, it was taken away by my grandmother in the name of filial piety before it was even used for three years.

The other dowry members didn't fare much better either. Most of them were sent to the palace to be taken care of by their aunts, living off their mothers' dowry and using their mothers' money for food and drink. To make matters worse, the people from the Imperial Uncle's mansion were incredibly arrogant and overbearing.

How wicked people can be!

With a sigh, He Lingyi felt an indescribable sadness upon seeing these things again. But as sad as she was, the day her scumbag father would come to propose marriage was fast approaching.

All the sins of her past life stemmed from that illegitimate marriage, so this time, He Lingyi would never allow her mother to marry into that family.

So I mentioned it, intentionally or unintentionally.

"Sister Chi is so lucky to have so many good things. No wonder she spared Miss Shen even after breaking the jade cup. I wonder which family will be so fortunate to welcome you into their home in the future. They will surely prosper and their descendants will flourish."

Everyone loves to hear flattery, and Chi Guiwan is no exception.

She had heard similar things countless times since she was a child. Although her mother passed away early, her father's stepmother, Madam Guo, who came into the family later, also treated her very well. Therefore, it is not wrong to say that she was born into a life of luxury.

A hint of smugness appeared in his eyes, and then he calmly said...

“My mother had already arranged a marriage for me before she passed away.”

Which household?

"The second young master of the Qiao family of the General of the Nation's Mansion, General Qiao the Young Master."

The General's Mansion, a place of great honor.

Take this young General Qiao, for example; he was a rare man of loyalty and righteousness.

Madam Guo and Chi Guiying really played their cards right. Not only did they push her mother into a fire pit, but they also stole the Qiao family's marriage proposal.

I wonder if Chi Guiying ever felt even a little bit of guilt when she was enjoying a happy and harmonious marriage in the Qiao family, not only taking away other people's good fortune but also taking away their lives!

That's absolutely vicious!

Her eyes couldn't help but reveal a hint of hatred. Afraid that the person in front of her would notice, He Lingyi could only lower her head and drink tea to cover up her anger. But before she could finish her tea, she heard someone coming from outside.

He walked hurriedly, his face filled with worry.

The person who came was Fudong, another of her mother's personal maids. She had a round and kind face and loved to smile, but at this moment her face was full of dark clouds. She didn't even have time to bow before speaking hastily.

"Miss, people from the Qiao family have arrived."

"Come on, come on. What are you afraid of? Help me change my clothes, I'll be right there."

"No, young lady, the Qiao family... the Qiao family has come to annul the engagement!"