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

When Cai'er called Xu Leyao over, Jiang's mother and Jiang Xiuxiu sat facing each other, staring at each other in silence.

Upon arriving and encountering such an awkward scene, Xu Leyao was slightly taken aback.

"Mother, what is it you called me here for?"

Faced with Xu Leyao's questioning gaze, Jiang's mother coughed lightly and explained.

"Your coming-of-age ceremony is coming up in a few days, but Xiuxiu can't hold one. Your mother is thinking of combining your two coming-of-age ceremonies together to avoid gossip. What do you think?"

Jiang's mother felt a little uneasy.

She wasn't sure if Xu Leyao would agree to this unreasonable request.

Sure enough, the next moment Xu Leyao frowned, her gaze seemingly glancing at Jiang Xiuxiu.

Seeing this, Jiang's mother raised her eyebrows slightly, and just as she was about to clear her throat and speak, she heard Xu Leyao sigh and say something.

"Since Mother has pleaded for it, let's do it together, but she can't steal my thunder."

Upon hearing Xu Leyao's words, Jiang's mother couldn't help but feel a bit spitting.

She never expected that Xu Leyao would agree so easily.

It seems that, just as Jiang Xiuxiu said, Xu Leyao brought up this matter on her own initiative.

However, this was a good thing for Jiang's mother as well.

This would save money and give Jiang Xiuxiu a grand coming-of-age ceremony.

As for what Xu Leyao just said about not stealing the limelight, Jiang's mother naturally agreed.

After all, Jiang's father had personally instructed that no one should be allowed to steal Xu Leyao's thunder.

Since their stories are consistent, Mother Jiang naturally doesn't need to put herself in a difficult position.

"Don't worry, your mother will definitely give you a grand coming-of-age ceremony."

Seeing the joy on Jiang's mother's face, Xu Leyao couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

Jiang Mu really didn't hold back.

It was just a few words, but they immediately made her happy.

No one knows what the original owner did to offend her, which led to such a fate.

She showed no concern for her own daughter, but showered Jiang Xiuxiu with favors.

Even Xu Leyao couldn't help but wonder if Jiang Xiuxiu had some kind of relationship with her.

Thinking this, Xu Leyao called Zhu'er to fetch the embroidery she had made these past few days.

“Mother, I made a handkerchief recently, but I feel that the stitches don’t look very good. Why don’t you take a look at it for me?”

This was the first time Xu Leyao had made such a request, and Jiang's mother was overjoyed.

The fact that they can discuss these things now proves that their relationship has progressed.

It seems that Xu Leyao no longer rejects her.

Thinking of this, Jiang's mother beamed with joy and nodded to Xu Leyao.

Her voice was incredibly gentle at that moment, just like that of a tender mother.

"Alright, now that you've brought it, your mother will take a look at it for you."

While waiting for Zhu'er to bring the handkerchief, Xu Leyao asked again, seemingly casually.

"Mother, although I know that I was switched with Xiuxiu when I was a child, I don't know what the circumstances were at that time."

Upon hearing Xu Leyao mention this matter, Jiang's mother's heart skipped a beat.

Her smile paused for a moment, then continued.

"That happened so long ago, how could Mother remember so clearly? Why did you suddenly ask about this?"

Not only did Jiang's mother not answer, she even threw the question back at him.

Xu Leyao shook her head.

"I was just suddenly curious about who was able to switch me and Xiuxiu under my mother's nose back then."

Upon hearing this, Jiang's mother's smile became somewhat forced.

Then she pulled out her handkerchief and wiped away non-existent tears from the corners of her eyes.

"Mother doesn't know much about this matter either, after all, I had just given birth at that time. But these are all things of the past, so don't take them to heart anymore. Now that you and Xiuxiu can get along well, that's what Mother hopes to see."

As she spoke, she called Jiang Xiuxiu to her side.

Jiang's mother held the hands of Xu Leyao and Jiang Xiuxiu respectively.

She then placed both of their hands on her palms, with Xu Leyao's hand resting on Jiang Xiuxiu's palm.

"You two must support each other in the future. Although Xiuxiu had many health problems in the past, she was raised by me since she was a child. I will always cherish this bond and hope that you two will keep it in mind."

Hearing her meaningful words, Xu Leyao and Jiang Xiuxiu exchanged a glance and nodded.

"Don't worry, Mother."

Jiang Xiuxiu smiled and comforted her.

"Now that my sister and I have resolved the misunderstanding, the past is naturally wiped clean."

After she finished speaking, she turned her gaze to Xu Leyao.

Xu Leyao nodded, seemingly agreeing with her words.

Seeing this, Jiang's mother felt a little more at ease.

She then earnestly gave Xu Leyao some instructions.

"Don't mention those words again, especially in front of your father. Xiuxiu was switched with you without our knowledge, and your father feels guilty about it. If you keep bringing it up in your father's ear, he might develop a problem with Xiuxiu."

As Jiang's mother spoke, she carefully observed Xu Leyao's reaction.

Xu Leyao maintained a calm expression and did not seem to object.

Seeing this, Jiang's mother felt slightly relieved.

Jiang Xiuxiu's background must never be mentioned to her father.

Otherwise, if she becomes suspicious later and actually investigates, I'm afraid I won't be able to hide what I've done in the past.

Thinking of this, a glint of light flashed in Jiang's mother's eyes.

It seems that he can't stay.

While Jiang's mother was observing her, Xu Leyao was also quietly observing her godmother.

Seeing the cold glint flash in Jiang's mother's eyes, Xu Leyao immediately sensed something.

I'm afraid that her exchange with Jiang Xiuxiu is not as simple as it seems.

But if this matter is really related to Jiang's mother, why would she abandon her own daughter?

Could it be that Jiang Xiuxiu is someone very important?

Xu Leyao pondered in her heart.

Just then, Pearl returned with a brand new embroidered handkerchief.

Xu Leyao took the embroidered handkerchief from Zhu'er's hand.

Looking at the incomplete crane pattern embroidered on it, Xu Leyao handed it to Jiang's mother.

"Mother, please help me see what else should be added to this embroidered handkerchief?"

When Jiang's mother was still unmarried, she was an extremely skilled needleworker.

She was even quite famous among the young ladies of the time.

Now, after just one glance, she pointed out the problem.

“Look, although the crane is embroidered very lifelike, the stitches are a bit rough. Also, the color of this handkerchief is elegant; it would be even better if a few bamboos were embroidered on it.”

As Jiang's mother pointed at Xu Leyao, she also felt a sense of excitement, as if she had finally found a target.

She asked Cai'er to bring her own needle and thread.

Just then, Pearl handed over all the needles and thread she had brought with her.