"It's time to call for the young mistress."

"Yes."

"It's nothing, just a minor injury. I'll fetch some water and wash myself properly. As for my husband, let the servants from the Lü family come in and attend to him."

"Yes."

Not long after the master and servant went to the side room, the sound of water began, making it impossible for Lü Yi to sleep soundly, even if he wanted to.

When he woke up and didn't see Chi Guiying, he asked the maid who came in to serve him.

"What about the young lady?"

"She's washing up, but the young mistress instructed us to take good care of her."

Hearing this, Lü Yi felt at ease letting the maids help him dress and wash up. The maid who was making the bed did not see the bloodstains on the white wedding veil, but knowing the reason, she calmly continued to make the bed.

When Chi Guiying came in after getting ready, Lü Yi had also changed into a new outfit, looking even more handsome.

In terms of appearance alone, Lü Yi was not bad-looking; one could even say he was as handsome as Pan An.

Chi Guiying was already disgusted by this person from the start, so no matter how handsome he was, it was useless; she still had to put on a show.

"Clothes make the man, and a saddle makes the horse. My husband looks very handsome dressed like this."

"I'm glad you're happy, Madam. Let's go, we should go and pay our respects to Mother."

"it is good."

After saying that, the two went hand in hand to Shouhui Hall where Lu's mother was. On the way, they encountered some servants of the Lu family, who all bowed and greeted them. But after the two left, they looked at them carefully and felt that the young master and young mistress were not as tense as rumored.

Isn't this pretty perfect?

Upon entering Shouhui Hall, one finds it far less elegant than Huafangzhai, where Old Madam Chi once lived.

The house was simple and rustic, even somewhat shabby compared to the couple's new home. But even so, Chi Guiying suppressed her disdain and impatience, and put on the appearance of a docile and gentle daughter-in-law, respectfully serving tea and greeting Mother Lü.

"Hmm, you seem to know your place. I won't bring up the past anymore. Remember, now that you've married into the family, you belong to the Lü family. Everything should be done in the Lü family's best interests, and don't try to take your mother's family's place, or I won't let you off easily!"

"My mother-in-law's words are wise; I will remember them."

Having worn a mask of pretense for so many years, Chi Guiying still possessed the skill to deceive people with ease. She served Lu's mother breakfast with utmost care from beginning to end.

The Lü family mother and son never expected that the young lady in the Vice Minister's mansion would have such insight. They thought that all of them were like Miss Chi, with their fiery tempers and blunt words, so they were served comfortably.

In just one meal, his opinion of Chi Guiying changed considerably.

"Tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival. After you have your reunion dinner, you can stay at the Vice Minister's residence for a meal when you return to your parents' home the day after tomorrow. I am not the kind of heartless mother-in-law."

"Yes, mother-in-law."

With her meek and obedient daughter-in-law from a high-ranking family, Mother Lü had finally won over the family.

With Chi Guiying offering up ten bolts of fine fabric she had received from her elder sister, Madam Lü was overjoyed and no longer cared about past grievances or the fights with Madam Guo.

The Lü family had a rare two days of peace before receiving good news.

Inside the palace, Consort Lü caught the old emperor's eye because of her pregnancy. These days, he often moves around in her palace, and naturally, he has gained a lot of favor.

While a sea of ​​gifts was being sent to Qinghui Palace, an imperial edict was issued to confer the title of Lady Lü as a beauty, a significant leap up the rank of her, and she was also specially granted the title "Jia".

The talented lady of the Lü family was promoted to the beautiful lady Jia, which was an unparalleled favor.

When she received the news, Mother Lü was overjoyed. Taking advantage of the Mid-Autumn Festival, she specially set off firecrackers in the yard, making the whole place very festive.

"Good! Now that your sister has someone to rely on in the palace, Shaotong, you can't let your guard down. You must pass the imperial examination next spring so that outsiders will know that everyone in our Lü family is capable!"

Mother Lü spoke excitedly to her son, and Lü Yi naturally responded without hesitation. However, Chi Guiying, who was standing to the side, wore a smile on her face but was disdainful in her heart.

He just blurts out that he wants to get into high school, doesn't he even know what kind of person he is?

If it weren't for her mother's safety, she wouldn't be here talking to this disgusting mother and son. Fortunately, her period has started; otherwise, if she were really pregnant, she would never have let the child be born safely!

The handkerchief concealed the fierce grip on her hand. All her dissatisfaction with the present situation transformed into dazzling fireworks in the sky, appearing suddenly and then disappearing without a trace...

It was the same Mid-Autumn Festival, but other families were having a much better time.

Haibo Marquis's Mansion.

Inside the flower hall, this was the first time that everyone in the Marquis's mansion had gathered for a festival.

Marquis Haibo, his wife Lady Qin, his eldest son Haijin, his second son Haiyu, along with Chi Guiwan and He Lingyi, all sat together enjoying the moon and sipping tea.

Living together these days, He Lingyi watched as her mother and the Haibo family grew closer and closer, and she was genuinely happy. Even if she were to suddenly disappear one day, her mother would no longer be trampled on at will!

I picked up a custard lava mooncake and took a small bite, which reminded me of Hua Manlou's "brilliant trick".

After the people at Huaiyang Bakery were arrested, Hua Manlou seized the opportunity to take over.

Originally, not many people placed orders with them, but now even though it's expensive, there's no way around it. As a result, Hua Manlou has made a fortune by taking advantage of Huaiyang Cake Shop!

He Lingyi could easily imagine how much profit he had given away to the Crown Prince this time.

As expected, only those in the political arena can think three steps ahead, wanting to ruin their opponents while reaping huge profits themselves!

Thinking about this, she realized she had been too lenient.

Although Madam Guo and Chi Guiying received their just deserts, everyone else is still fine, so this can hardly be considered a successful revenge!

Since they didn't want the mother and daughter to live in their past life, they'll do the same in this one!

Only by dying together can we truly repay this grudge!

On a festival meant for family reunions, He Lingyi was thinking of some somber and cruel methods.

The people in the Marquis's mansion were all chatting and laughing, so they naturally didn't notice the change in her expression. However, the eldest son, Haijin, who had been sitting opposite her without saying a word, did notice something was wrong.

However, he rarely had the energy to interfere in other people's affairs, so he lowered his head, took a sip of tea, and looked at the moon. Although the moonlight was bright and clear, the wind was cold and desolate.

"After today, there won't be much time left until your wedding day. Hasn't your father said anything about you going back to live here?"

Qin asked curiously, and Chi Guiwan nodded.

“It wasn’t my father who said it, it was my grandmother who told me on the day my second sister got married, but I refused. I was afraid of that family. I always felt that living there meant being schemed against or coveted by someone, and I wouldn’t feel free.”

Hearing this, Madam Qin sighed, then hugged her tenderly and said.

“Then we won’t go back. We’ll stay at the Marquis’s residence. We’ll just go back for one night before the wedding. Once we’re married into the Qiao family, we’ll have plenty of excuses.”

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