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

After putting on colored filters, people always feel that everyone should conform to their own imagination.

This is exactly how Jiang's mother feels at this moment.

The moment Jiang's mother thought of Jiang Xiuxiu, her feelings were extremely complicated.

She thought she shouldn't doubt Jiang Xiuxiu, but when all these things were attributed to one person, how could she resist the urge to doubt?

Xu Leyao calmly observed the changing expressions on Jiang's mother's face.

Is this mother-daughter relationship, so easily broken by the slightest provocation, the result of Jiang Xiuxiu's years of cultivation?

At this moment, Xu Leyao only felt sorry for the original owner of this body.

If the original owner had never had any expectations of Jiang's mother, perhaps she could have lived peacefully in the Jiang family mansion and lived her life as a proper young lady of the Jiang family.

What people fear most is anticipation.

With expectations come weaknesses.

Jiang Xiuxiu was able to strike the original owner of the body precisely because she grasped this point.

Thinking of this, Xu Leyao sighed slightly and then spoke.

"If your mother has any doubts, she can ask her herself after the ceremony."

Xu Leyao was speaking from the heart at that moment.

Of course, she also had her own ulterior motives.

Although she had already figured out that Jiang's mother was stingy and cowardly, she still wanted to know if Jiang's mother would distance herself from her daughter whom she had raised herself because of some so-called ominous sign.

Or was it simply because she didn't like the original owner of this body?

Although human nature cannot withstand testing.

But when Xu Leyao stood from the perspective of an observer, such probing actually made her more clear-headed.

She had already figured it out; the entire Jiang family were all birds of a feather.

But you have to try it before you'll be absolutely ruthless when it comes to revenge.

"Alright, I'll ask that master about this myself. Just don't spread it around."

Hearing her mother's admonition, Xu Leyao nodded.

Even if Jiang's mother would avoid asking Jiang Xiuxiu about it afterward, Xu Leyao still had a source of information.

Since that's the case, she wasn't in a hurry; on the contrary, she was even more eager to see this good show.

Meanwhile, Jiang Xiuxiu was trying on clothes in the yard.

"Shizhu, you said today is the ceremony for my sister to be included in the family genealogy, but how could a vile woman like her be included in the Jiang family genealogy? In order not to embarrass us, the elders might replace me!"

Jiang Xiuxiu stood in front of the bronze mirror, comparing her clothes with her own, her face full of anticipation.

Shi Zhu stood aside watching, slightly lowering her head, a cold smile playing on her lips.

Jiang Xiuxiu is really dreaming!

The inclusion of a woman in the family genealogy was unprecedented, and it was done in full view of the public.

Even if Xu Leyao can no longer be included in the Jiang family genealogy, which of those elders is easy to reason with?

Perhaps they will also use this opportunity to completely cut off any possibility of any woman from the Jiang family being included in the family genealogy.

By then, not only will Jiang Xiuxiu's dream of being included in the family genealogy be shattered, but women all over the world may also be implicated.

Shi Zhu sneered inwardly, thinking that Jiang Xiuxiu couldn't even understand these things.

However, when she was with Jiang Xiuxiu, she still acted submissively.

“Miss, I think what you said makes sense. Why don’t we dress up nicely and go see the excitement together?”

Hearing Shi Zhu's words, Jiang Xiuxiu smiled and raised her hand to tap her forehead.

"You little rascal, you always know how to sweet-talk me."

Despite saying that, Jiang Xiuxiu showed no intention of refusing.

Seeing this, Shi Zhu lowered her eyes and helped her change her clothes and redo her makeup.

The music for ancestor worship continued outside, while those inside the courtyard were each lost in their own thoughts.

Only after the music stopped did Xu Leyao look out.

The ancestral worship ceremony has concluded, and the next step is to oversee the inclusion of Xu Leyao in the family genealogy.

Jiang's mother was also awakened and gave Xu Leyao a deep look.

"In any case, today is your good day. Now get ready and go wait outside."

Hearing what Jiang's mother said, Xu Leyao nodded in agreement.

Regardless, she will eventually have to face this matter.

Even if there are obstacles in the way, Xu Leyao will not hesitate.

Cai'er and Zhu'er accompanied Xu Leyao out of the courtyard and walked towards the courtyard where they were waiting outside the ancestral home.

This courtyard is only for Xu Leyao to rest in.

After all, she is the main character today.

Cai'er looked at Xu Leyao and said, "Miss, if there is anything you can't handle next, just whisper your name to me."

Xu Leyao nodded, but she felt relaxed inside.

While she was alive as Xu Leyao, she had already experienced that grand and lavish ceremony.

Now that it has taken over the original owner's identity, this is just a minor matter.

While Xu Leyao and the other two waited on this side, the ceremony on the other side had already begun.

The fake Taoist priest who had been resting in the backyard earlier came over, his face once again bearing a solemn expression.

As soon as he entered the center of the ancestral hall, he began burning talisman paper and other rituals.

The fake Taoist priest was chanting incantations, and he really looked like a highly accomplished Taoist master.

However, a fake is still a fake.

Xu Leyao glanced at him, then whispered a few words to Zhu'er.

Upon hearing Xu Leyao's whispered words, Zhu'er's eyes lit up. She then bowed to Xu Leyao and withdrew.

After Zhu'er left, Xu Leyao asked.

How long will this ceremony last?

In response to her question, Cai'er looked up at the sky and made a mental estimate.

“Miss Weiwei, this ceremony will probably take another incense stick’s time to finish. Why don’t you eat something to tide you over? I’ll go get it for you now.”

Upon hearing this, Xu Leyao nodded and then dismissed Cai'er.

At this moment, only Xu Leyao remained sitting in the courtyard.

Xu Leyao was seen holding her chin with both hands, looking into the distance, seemingly lost in thought.

As soon as Zheng Zhihe walked in, he saw a beautiful scene and his heart skipped a beat.

He coughed lightly, his tone carrying a hint of amusement.

"Why is today's protagonist hiding in this courtyard and not going out?"

Upon hearing his voice, Xu Leyao instantly looked over warily.

At that moment, Zheng Zhihe saw wariness and defensiveness in her eyes.

He was stunned again.

She really looks just like Xu Leyao from before.

In the past, Xu Leyao would always unconsciously be somewhat wary when others approached her.

Now, it turns out that the original owner of this body has such similar little habits to her.

Zheng Zhihe smiled, but a sense of vigilance crept into his heart.

"Why are you sitting here alone?"

He walked towards Xu Leyao with a normal expression, and then sat down on the stone bench in front of her.

Upon seeing that it was Zheng Zhihe, Xu Leyao deliberately relaxed her stiff body.

"Your Majesty, why didn't you tell me you were coming?"