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

However, now that the three uncles of the Jiang family have shown their support for him, Jiang's father naturally cannot remain silent.

"Thank you, Third Uncle."

Father Jiang bowed and paid his respects.

Uncle Jiang waved his hand and glanced at Xu Leyao with a complicated expression.

"You little girl are quite composed. If you were a man, you might have a chance to achieve great things in the court. What a pity."

As he spoke, Uncle Jiang shook his head, his gaze towards Xu Leyao filled with regret.

Upon hearing his words, Xu Leyao immediately realized that what Uncle Jiang had said today was also a test.

She couldn't help but sneer.

The Jiang family's endless probing is truly annoying.

They test everything, yet they know absolutely nothing about anything.

Human nature is the most unpredictable thing.

Xu Leyao simply smiled slightly, "Third Uncle's words are rather biased."

Jiang's third uncle, who had gotten up to leave, sat back down upon hearing this.

"Then tell me, where have I been biased?"

Faced with his interested gaze, Xu Leyao raised her eyes to meet his gaze with composure.

"The Jiang family doesn't have many capable people now. Only my father has gained the emperor's favor in the court. In the harem, there is only my aunt. It can be said that the Jiang family is maintained by my father and aunt alone."

At this point, Xu Leyao looked up at Jiang's father.

Jiang's father nodded without changing his expression, showing complete agreement with her explanation.

Uncle Jiang was somewhat confused when he heard this.

"What you said is true, but what does that have to do with my bias?"

Hearing his questioning, Xu Leyao continued.

"The presence of these two is enough to prove that men must be capable to achieve great things. But even women, if they are chosen to serve by the king's side, can protect their families."

These words sounded righteous and awe-inspiring, but Xu Leyao herself couldn't help but feel nauseous.

What does it mean to be chosen to be by the king's side?

What does it mean to protect and safeguard one's family?

This is clearly a petty trick that only low-class families would resort to.

Moreover, serving a ruler is like serving a tiger; who can guarantee that they will never make a mistake?

Only people from the Jiang family would act recklessly because of Zheng Zhihe's doting on Jiang Yunxue's son.

However, Xu Leyao would never say this aloud.

Moreover, there's a saying that goes something like that.

Open and covert attacks are far less effective than flattery that leads to destruction.

To destroy something, you must first make it go mad.

However, the third uncle of the Jiang family, who benefited from this, believed it to be true.

"You're right, so you want to be chosen to serve by the king's side?"

Xu Leyao remained unmoved despite the questioning and scrutinizing look in the eyes of Jiang's third uncle.

"What do you think is wrong, Third Uncle?"

In response to Xu Leyao's question, the third uncle of the Jiang family shook his head with a complicated expression.

There's nothing wrong with it.

But now that Jiang Yunxue is already in the palace, if Xu Leyao were to enter the palace again, wouldn't she be sharing a husband with her aunt?

Upon thinking of this, Uncle Jiang shook his head.

"You'd better cut off your path to the palace as soon as possible."

He looked at Xu Leyao with a hint of regret in his eyes.

Xu Leyao's current humble yet confident and poised attitude has earned her the approval of Jiang's third uncle.

Therefore, he felt even more strongly that Xu Leyao's entry into the palace might bring more assistance to the Jiang family.

It's just that an aunt and niece share the same husband...

The Jiang family can't afford to lose face like this.

Xu Leyao could roughly guess what was going on from his expression, but she didn't care.

What others think is none of her business.

After all this time, Xu Leyao is very clear about her ultimate purpose for coming back to life this time.

She originally wanted to bring down the Jiang family, so what if she just made them lose face?

"Just you wait and see, Third Uncle."

Xu Leyao didn't answer his question directly, but instead kept him in suspense.

Upon seeing this, Uncle Jiang's expression finally turned serious.

Judging from his current eye for people, Xu Leyao is no simple character.

She never made any boastful remarks before, but now she's brought up this topic, which suggests there might be something behind it that they don't know about.

If it is neither harmful nor beneficial to the Jiang family, then so be it.

If it would be harmful to the Jiang family, he would have to persuade Jiang's father to give up this daughter.

Thinking this, Uncle Jiang's gaze toward Xu Leyao became more hostile.

"Third Uncle, please rest assured, I have never done anything to wrong the Jiang family."

Xu Leyao scoffed.

Her words made Uncle Jiang even more wary.

The third uncle of the Jiang family believed that he never showed his emotions.

But in the blink of an eye, Xu Leyao realized his intention.

How could a woman raised in seclusion possibly see this?

If Xu Leyao were to enter the palace, she would likely stir up trouble as well.

At this moment, Jiang's third uncle secretly felt that Xu Leyao was indeed suited to survive in the deep palace.

Know when to advance and retreat, be perceptive of subtle cues, and know how to speak effectively.

These combined qualities alone make for an extremely powerful weapon in one person.

Not to mention, Xu Leyao also possesses a beautiful face and a slender figure.

These are her greatest weapons when it comes to dealing with a man.

"You've truly raised a wonderful daughter! Keep her well-behaved and raise her with care! She'll surely amount to something in the future."

After saying this in a cryptic manner, Uncle Jiang turned and left.

Xu Leyao watched him leave without bowing again.

Seeing this, Jiang's father did not pressure Xu Leyao, but instead sent her away himself.

When Xu Leyao returned, she only saw Jiang's father.

Father Jiang returned to the main hall and sat at the head of the table.

His expression as he looked at Xu Leyao was extremely complicated.

"Do you know how many things I had to promise to give up in order to get you into the family genealogy?"

Xu Leyao remained unconcerned when confronted with his questions.

"Even if something is to be given away, it is Father's own choice."

Xu Leyao raised an eyebrow, a half-smile playing on her lips.

"If Father is unwilling, he may hide everything in his own hands. However, I do not know the consequences of disobeying the Emperor's orders."

Hearing Xu Leyao's somewhat provocative words, Jiang's father suppressed his anger.

Ever since a few days ago, he felt that Xu Leyao was no longer the same as before.

Looking at Xu Leyao's familiar face again, his doubts resurfaced.

"Are you really my daughter?"

Hearing this question, Xu Leyao finally looked up and met his gaze.

The problem that Jiang's mother had never noticed was now pointed out by Jiang's father in a single sentence.

Although the person inside this shell is Xu Leyao, the body ultimately belongs to Jiang Yuwei.

From this perspective, Xu Leyao can now be considered half a daughter to him.