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

"It's just letting Xiuxiu attend your ceremony to be included in the family genealogy. How is that embarrassing for you?"

Jiang's mother listened to Xu Leyao's words and said indignantly.

She believed she had been fair enough.

After learning that Xu Leyao was her biological daughter, she did everything she could to give Xu Leyao the best of everything.

But Xu Leyao was not satisfied and still argued with her even now.

Thinking about all this, Jiang's mother felt dissatisfied and wanted to say something to criticize him.

However, with Jiang's father watching the situation unfold, how could he possibly let her tell Xu Leyao?

Mr. Jiang coughed, and then his gaze toward Mrs. Jiang turned cold.

He considered himself a wise man all his life, so how could he have married such a clueless wife?

If time could turn back, Jiang's father would probably want to slap his own brainless self back then.

However, now that they have been married for several years, Mr. Jiang understands Mrs. Jiang's personality.

Father Jiang sighed and looked at Mother Jiang.

"Xiuxiu was already taking over her identity, and Weiwei had some resentment, but she didn't harm her, which is already very good. Besides, tomorrow's events are under the spotlight. If the two sisters cause any conflict, can you bear the consequences in the future?"

Faced with her father's questioning, Jiang's mother was speechless.

She just wanted to make sure Jiang Xiuxiu wasn't completely wronged.

But after hearing what Jiang's father said, she felt a chill in her heart.

That's right, Xu Leyao's inclusion in the family genealogy was already a highly anticipated event.

If they have a conflict tomorrow, wouldn't that be a public spectacle in front of the whole world?

In that case, how could Jiang Da possibly come out unscathed?

Upon realizing this, she broke out in a cold sweat.

Seeing that Jiang's mother had finally stopped being stubborn, Jiang's father breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Mother Jiang had many faults, she had made a contribution by managing all the affairs of the Jiang family.

Moreover, over the years, Jiang's mother has borne him children and been dutiful to her mother-in-law, so even Jiang's father could not find fault with her.

Jiang's mother was just a bit muddle-headed, but she wasn't a truly wicked person.

That's why Mr. Jiang was able to tolerate her for so long.

"Alright, let's not bring this up again in the future."

After saying this, Mr. Jiang pulled Mrs. Jiang to leave, but then there was a knock on the door.

Hearing the knocking at the door that night, Mr. Jiang frowned and glanced at Xu Leyao with a suspicious look.

It's already so late, who else could be coming to Xu Leyao's yard?

If some strange man were to come, Xu Leyao's reputation would be ruined if word got out.

Although he had not yet seen the people outside, Jiang's father had already made up his mind.

If the person outside is a stranger, then Father Jiang will have to harden his heart and get rid of that person.

After all, given Xu Leyao's current favor with the emperor, she will surely become the most favored concubine after entering the palace.

With such a daughter, Father Jiang naturally had to protect her tightly.

Xu Leyao naturally noticed Jiang's father's gaze, but she simply let him look at her calmly.

Don’t do bad things, don’t be afraid of ghosts knocking on your door.

Xu Leyao didn't think she had invited anyone over that evening, so the only person who came could be the person they had just been discussing.

Xu Leyao gave Zhu'er a look, and Zhu'er immediately went outside and opened the door.

As expected, it was Jiang Xiuxiu standing outside.

The moment Jiang's mother saw Jiang Xiuxiu, a hint of guilt flashed in her eyes.

The person who trusted Jiang's mother the most in this family was Jiang Xiuxiu, but now Jiang's mother hadn't even finished the marriage proposal for Jiang Xiuxiu.

Thinking of this, Jiang's mother couldn't help but give Xu Leyao another disappointed look.

She agreed to Jiang Xiuxiu's request, naturally with her own selfish motives.

However, since Mr. Jiang was standing by the side the whole time, Mrs. Jiang didn't say anything.

Although she went to the Buddhist temple these past two days, Jiang's mother also brought along informational brochures about those young masters from aristocratic families.

Even though she hadn't been dealing with household affairs for the past few days, Madam Jiang had finally had a chance to carefully select a suitable young master.

Look, she just found a nice young man who would be a perfect match for her.

Tomorrow, the young master whom Jiang's mother favors will also be attending Xu Leyao's banquet.

That's why Jiang's mother agreed to Jiang Xiuxiu's request.

She hoped the two of them could meet and see if they could be brought together.

But he just couldn't get past Xu Leyao.

Jiang's mother sighed, then suppressed her thoughts and stepped forward to pat Jiang Xiuxiu's cold hand.

"It's so late, why did you come here?"

Faced with her mother's question, Jiang Xiuxiu gave a bitter smile.

“Mother, I was afraid that my sister would not agree to this, so I came here to plead for her myself.”

Hearing this, Jiang's mother sighed deeply.

"It is indeed inconvenient for you to attend tomorrow's event, so you might as well stay at the manor."

Upon hearing her mother's words, Jiang Xiuxiu's heart sank.

She had already planned to rest a moment ago, but she still couldn't calm down, so she inquired about Jiang's mother's whereabouts and came to Xu Leyao's side.

Before her mother said those words, Jiang Xiuxiu still held a glimmer of hope in her heart.

Judging from Xu Leyao's previous behavior, she is still afraid of Jiang's mother.

That's why Jiang Xiuxiu sought help from her mother, only to find that her mother was utterly useless.

Suppressing the complex emotions in her eyes, Jiang Xiuxiu lowered her head slightly.

When she looked up at Xu Leyao again, her eyes were already glistening with tears.

“Sister, I’m just curious and want to witness such a wonderful thing, and I also want to celebrate with you. Look, I’ve already brought the gifts I prepared.”

As she spoke, Jiang Xiuxiu gave Shizhu a look.

Shi Zhu received her gaze and naturally took out what she was holding.

The stone bamboo was holding a scroll in its hands.

The scroll was opened, and it turned out to be an authentic work by the calligraphy master of the previous dynasty.

With Xu Leyao's keen eye, she could naturally distinguish between the real and the fake, so she was quite surprised at this moment.

Jiang Xiuxiu no longer holds any status in the Jiang family.

Xu Leyao burned many of her old belongings.

Under such circumstances, it was indeed beyond Xu Leyao's expectations that Jiang Xiuxiu could produce this congratulatory gift.

As the saying goes, "He who takes a man's money is bound to be grateful."

Seeing that the time was right, Xu Leyao had Zhu'er accept the scroll.

"Your gift is truly thoughtful. In that case, you can come with me tomorrow, but just don't cause me any trouble."

Xu Leyao finally relented, and both Jiang's mother and Jiang Xiuxiu breathed a sigh of relief.

Jiang's father gave Jiang Xiuxiu a deep look, seemingly lost in thought.

"It's getting late, everyone should go back and rest."

At his command, the people standing in Xu Leyao's courtyard finally dispersed.