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

The net has been cast, and we're just waiting for the fish to bite.

Zhu'er quickly and efficiently did Xu Leyao's hair and makeup, and finished in no time.

She glanced at the sky outside and said in a deep voice.

“Miss, it’s getting late, we should head to the Jiang family’s ancestral home.”

At this moment, Xu Leyao was dressed in her finest attire.

All her hair was gathered up and neatly combed back. The hairpins inserted in it were all made of pure gold. Xu Leyao was naturally beautiful, and after being made up, she looked even more like a fairy descended to earth.

Seeing Xu Leyao's appearance, Zhu'er couldn't help but gasp.

"Miss, you are truly beautiful."

Hearing Zhu'er's praise, Xu Leyao looked at herself in the bronze mirror and forced a smile.

What woman doesn't love beauty?

Moreover, this physical appearance is now also her weapon.

"Have things been arranged for Jiang Xiuxiu as well?"

Zhu'er nodded in response to Xu Leyao's question.

"Miss, don't worry, everything has been arranged over there. We're just waiting for that fake Taoist priest to enter the game."

After receiving this answer, Xu Leyao stopped talking and let Zhu'er help her put on her clothes.

This outfit is slightly different from what I usually wear.

The shirt had an embroidered pattern of the character "姜" (Jiang).

Xu Leyao stroked the delicate embroidered characters, thinking to herself.

"Jiang Yuwei, I have now repaid the debt of karma between us."

At that moment, Xu Leyao felt a slight swelling in her chest, which then disappeared.

Before she could savor the moment, Pearl urged her on.

"Miss, Sister Cai'er, who was sent by the Madam, has arrived."

Upon hearing Zhu'er's words, Xu Leyao immediately came to her senses and then went outside.

At that moment, Cai'er stood outside her room, looking at her respectfully.

“Miss Weiwei, Madam was worried that you might have trouble handling something today, so she specially asked me to accompany you and serve you.”

Although it was out of concern, it was actually another way for Jiang's mother to supervise Xu Leyao.

Xu Leyao was fully aware of this, but didn't take it to heart.

This show is far from over!

Even if Mother Jiang sent her maidservants, what good would it do?

However, pushing her out made Jiang's mother unhappy.

Xu Leyao is currently unwilling to confront Jiang's mother directly.

For no other reason than that Jiang's mother was simply too foolish.

Xu Leyao didn't want Jiang's mother, that fool, to hinder her revenge.

Besides, although she already knew the location of the Jiang family's ancestral home, it would be more impressive to have someone lead her there.

Today's ceremony is highly anticipated, and Xu Leyao is unwilling to embarrass herself.

Cai'er naturally understood that Xu Leyao also disliked her very much.

Therefore, she remained silent the whole way, simply leading the way and doing her job well.

Seeing that Cai'er was so sensible, Xu Leyao was even less willing to make things difficult for her.

She was just a maid, she couldn't possibly cause any trouble.

After Xu Leyao arrived at the Jiang family's ancestral home, she looked around.

As dawn breaks, the Jiang family ancestral home is bustling with activity.

Everyone present was dressed neatly and looked solemn.

The gate of the Jiang family ancestral home was wide open, seemingly welcoming all the guests. The heavy lintel was also engraved with the pattern of the Jiang family genealogy.

The incense burner in the very center is filled with rich, rising incense smoke.

Even though Xu Leyao didn't consider herself an insider, she couldn't help but feel solemn upon seeing this scene.

The ancestral worship ceremony has not yet officially started, and Xu Leyao can move freely in the crowd.

She looked around but didn't see Zheng Zhihe.

Xu Leyao sighed slightly.

It seems that Zheng Zhihe really isn't planning to come?

Xu Leyao looked a little disappointed, then walked over to a secluded pavilion and sat down.

The person observing her from the shadows couldn't help but let out a helpless smile.

Zheng Zhihe did not disregard Xu Leyao's invitation that day.

Moreover, Xu Leyao had said so many flattering things to him that day, so how could Zheng Zhihe not give her any face at all?

It's just that there are too many people around, so it's inconvenient for him to show his face.

Sitting in the pavilion, feeling the gaze that had been fixed on her shift away, Xu Leyao couldn't help but sigh.

Zheng Zhihe is indeed cautious.

Knowing Zheng Zhihe as she does, Xu Leyao knew he would never miss such an occasion.

After all, Zheng Zhihe's decision to include her in the Jiang family genealogy wasn't just to avenge her; it was also a test of the Jiang family's attitude.

Seeing is better than hearing.

Rather than hearing descriptions of this grand occasion from others, Zheng Zhihe would much rather see it for himself.

After all, he was another person involved, and he needed to know how things were progressing.

"Miss, didn't Madam tell you to go inside and rest after you arrived? Why are you sitting in the pavilion?"

Zhu'er looked at Xu Leyao with a puzzled expression and a hint of worry in her eyes.

Today is Miss's big day. If some ignorant person comes out to cause trouble, wouldn't that ruin this wonderful day?

Furthermore, Jiang's mother had already instructed her in advance to let Xu Leyao rest well after arriving at the Jiang family's ancestral home, so as not to embarrass herself.

Of course, Jiang's mother could not say the latter part to Xu Leyao; she could only tell Zhu'er in private.

Although Zhu'er felt that what she said made no sense, Jiang's mother was, after all, the one who managed the household affairs of the Jiang family.

For this reason alone, Pearl dared not offend her too much.

Even though Xu Leyao was protecting Zhu'er, she herself was just a servant.

"No rush, let's sit here for a while longer before we go in."

Xu Leyao kept stalling for time, her eyes still searching around the crowd, as if she was waiting for someone to arrive.

Zheng Zhihe took in all of her behavior.

This little girl really cares about him.

Thinking of this, Zheng Zhihe couldn't help but feel a little smug.

How could he not be happy when the person he cherishes now likes him back?

As dawn broke, Xu Leyao could not delay any longer, and under the urging of Zhu'er and Cai'er, she entered the courtyard of the ancestral home.

After Xu Leyao disappeared from sight, Zheng Zhihe immediately withdrew his gaze and hid in the crowd.

After Xu Leyao entered the back room, she lowered her guard a bit.

Zheng Zhihe's gaze had been fixed on her for some time, which made Xu Leyao really uncomfortable.

However, since she had already decided to take this path from the beginning, Xu Leyao had no choice but to suppress her annoyance.

"Miss, the ancestral worship ceremony will begin in about half an incense stick's time."

Cai'er spoke from the side while checking Xu Leyao's makeup.