The beloved is reborn as a substitute, and the tyrant begs for forgiveness every night.

Xu Leyao only asked one question, "Are you sure you have the right to dispose of me?"

Looking at the mocking smile on that face that she loathed, Jiang Xiuxiu's expression turned ugly.

Today she brought only the men given by Jiang Da, fearing that she might suffer any grievances in the mansion.

Otherwise, given Jiang's father's personality, it would be impossible for him to let her act so arrogantly.

After all, this matter has reached Zheng Zhihe's doorstep.

Even though Jiang's father once valued Jiang Xiuxiu, he decisively discarded this pawn at this moment.

Jiang Xiuxiu gritted her teeth angrily, "Of course."

She puffed out her chest, looking quite self-righteous.

“You returned to the Jiang residence but disregarded the rules, so naturally everyone can find out and punish you.”

Xu Leyao kept her eyes on her.

Jiang Xiuxiu's guilty conscience did not escape her eyes.

She acted on her own initiative!

However, the show has already gone on for so long.

Why hasn't Jiang's father appeared yet?

Xu Leyao ignored Jiang Xiuxiu and looked around.

Although Jiang Yuwei's body doesn't have strong night vision, Xu Leyao was once a ghost!

Having spent many years in darkness, she had developed excellent night vision.

This ability was etched into her soul and came with her to this body.

Sure enough, she saw a piece of clothing at the corner not far away.

One corner of the garment was embroidered with a pattern of mountains and rivers in silver thread, using the hidden needle embroidery technique.

Apart from Jiang's father, no one in the Jiang family had the means to use such material.

I just wonder how long he's been waiting?

Xu Leyao looked in that direction with great interest and spoke loudly.

"Father, you've been watching the play for so long, it's time to come out!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiuxiu was completely stunned.

She subconsciously looked in the direction where Xu Leyao had spoken.

However, her night vision is not as good as Xu Leyao's.

Thinking that Xu Leyao was lying to her, Jiang Xiuxiu glared at her angrily.

"There is no father there, so stop trying to use his position as a pretext!"

"Really not?"

Xu Leyao shook her head, her eyes full of mockery.

Feeling uneasy under her gaze, Jiang Xiuxiu felt a little uncomfortable.

After watching the "show" from the shadows for a long time, Jiang's father finally decided to come out.

He was accompanied by a squad of soldiers, his expression serious.

He didn't accuse Jiang Xiuxiu at first.

Father Jiang stared sternly at Xu Leyao.

"Who did you go out with tonight? Coming back so late, if that person finds out, you won't have the right to speak here anymore."

Hearing the subtle probing in Jiang's father's words, Xu Leyao was quite disdainful.

It was just a matter of a single sentence, and Father Jiang didn't even dare to ask.

But if that were all, it would be fine, but he also had ambitions.

Zheng Zhihe must have realized this, so he wanted to use the pretext of protecting Xu Leyao to put pressure on Jiang's father.

With such a leader, Xu Leyao could almost foresee the future decline of the Jiang family.

Even without her intervention, things would have been different.

However, she came here for revenge.

What a saying, "A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years."

That's all utter nonsense!

If it weren't for her good luck in meeting that silly girl, Jiang Yuwei...

Now, all Xu Leyao can do is sit on her own grave and count how tall the grass has grown.

It's better to do it sooner rather than later!

Pulling herself out of her thoughts, Xu Leyao looked at Jiang's father with a half-smile.

He's been hiding for so long, just trying to pull off a "mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind" trick.

First, Jiang Xiuxiu jumped out, leaping like a grasshopper in autumn.

Later, Jiang's father secretly eavesdropped to find out what was going on.

It's no wonder she's the daughter I've raised since she was little.

These two people really do have their own schemes and their own foolishness.

"My father probably already knows who I went out with!"

Xu Leyao did not deny Jiang's father's words, but directly admitted that it was true.

This time, it was Jiang's father who was stunned.

What followed was a heart full of joy.

It seems that Jiang Yuwei is quite lucky to have caught Zheng Zhihe's eye.

However, it's so late.

Logically speaking, if Zheng Zhihe had the same feelings a normal man would have for a woman he likes, Jiang Yuwei would probably have already been taken into the palace by now. Why would she have been sent back?

Xu Leyao has met many people.

Her father's suspicions did not escape her notice.

Looking at the guards and soldiers watching from the side, Xu Leyao sneered.

"Is Father planning to interrogate me? He even brought so many bystanders."

As soon as she said this, Mr. Jiang immediately realized that something was wrong.

If Zheng Zhihe really has his eye on Jiang Yuwei.

The guards surrounding her today could become reasons to prevent Xu Leyao from entering the palace in the future.

Thinking of this, his eyes narrowed.

He then glared at Jiang Xiuxiu and let out a cold snort.

He came with his butler, Xu Ping.

Xu Ping is also a shrewd man.

He understood Xu Leyao's meaning and quickly led everyone away.

He watched as the guards he had brought with him vanished in a flash.

Jiang Xiuxiu harbored resentment in her heart.

Jiang Yuwei always ruins her plans!

But now that Jiang's father is around, it's not her place to say anything.

Besides, if it weren't for the bond of raising her from childhood and the fact that she was also a woman, Jiang Xiuxiu would have been driven away long ago.

Looking at Jiang Xiuxiu, who resembled a quail, Xu Leyao couldn't stand her at all.

"So that guy didn't take you home tonight?"

Faced with Jiang's father's question, which was half explicit and half cryptic, they were met with a response.

Xu Leyao raised her chin slightly.

"Even if I were to go, he should welcome me with open arms."

Xu Leyao spoke with confidence.

Looking at the somewhat arrogant expression on her face, Mr. Jiang was trying to figure out if she was telling the truth.

Based on the report from the gatekeeper, it's likely that what Xu Leyao said is true.

In this way, it seems that Zheng Zhihe truly loves Xu Leyao.

Thinking of this, Father Jiang couldn't stop smiling.

"Good boy, now that you're back, get some rest!"

Mr. Jiang decisively glossed over what happened tonight, with a beaming smile on his face.

Jiang Xiuxiu watched his attitude change so quickly, and she was so angry that she gritted her teeth.

Why?

Based on Jiang Yuwei's seductive face?

Mr. Jiang wanted to handle the matter lightly, but Jiang Xiuxiu was unwilling to accept it.

"Father, if this gets out, I'm afraid it will damage the reputation of our Jiang family!"

Jiang Xiuxiu looked worried.

Upon hearing this, Jiang's father indeed hesitated somewhat.

Although there was a reason for this.

However, the reasons behind this are not something that can be explained to outsiders.

If someone were to leak the news, Jiang Yuwei's reputation would likely be damaged.

Even if Zheng Zhihe likes her a lot, he probably wouldn't want a girl with a tarnished reputation.

Thinking about this, for the first time, Jiang's father was unsure of what to do.

Xu Leyao watched him struggle with his thoughts without saying a word.