From cannon fodder villain to superpowered queen

"You little brat, you better behave yourself! Entering the Jiang family is your good fortune!" The sarcastic voice pierced Bi Yao's ears like needles.

She transmigrated into a book, becoming a cannon fodder female supporting character with the same name as her, a pitiful creature sold to the wealthy Jiang family as a maid.

Now, penniless and alone, she stood before the ornate yet cold and imposing Jiang family mansion, like a rabbit that had strayed into a tiger's den.

The butler, Liu Fu, had a greasy face plastered with a fake smile. He told her in a sarcastic tone that she would have to do the dirtiest and hardest work in the future, and get the least pay.

The maids around them whispered among themselves, their eyes filled with disdain and schadenfreude.

Bi Yao took a deep breath and told herself that this was just the beginning, and she was determined to defy fate!

Time was of the essence; she needed to establish herself as soon as possible.

Before she could even catch her breath, a difficult challenge came her way.

Jiang Yao, the second young lady of the Jiang family, a spoiled and domineering young lady, deliberately threw her handkerchief on the ground, pointed at Bi Yao and shrieked, "You! You've dirtied my handkerchief! Hurry up and lick it clean!" Bi Yao's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible sneer.

She is not the same soft persimmon that the original owner of the body could be bullied by anyone.

She rolled her eyes and figured it out.

"Second Miss, this handkerchief carries your unique fragrance; it must be something you cherish greatly. How can I, a lowly servant, touch it with my dirty hands? Why don't you pick it up yourself, Second Miss, to avoid defiling this precious handkerchief?" The surrounding maids gasped, never expecting this new maid to be so quick-witted.

Jiang Yao was so angry that her face turned green, but she couldn't find the words to refute him.

Bi Yao gave a slight curtsy, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes. "Second Miss, if there's nothing else, I'll go get back to work." She turned and left, leaving Jiang Yao standing there, stamping her feet in anger.

"You just wait!" Jiang Yao growled through gritted teeth.

As soon as Bi Yao reached the kitchen door, she smelled the aroma of food.

Her stomach rumbled loudly; she had been busy all morning and was starving.

However, when she reached the food window, the housekeeper Liu Fu handed her an empty bowl with a forced smile.

"Your lunch is gone. There are so many rules for newcomers. Don't you know you should come and pay your respects first?" Liu Fu stared at Bi Yao with his narrow eyes, like a venomous snake.

Bi Yao was not one to be taken advantage of. "Steward Liu, the Jiang family is a large and powerful family, so I don't think they would mistreat their servants. I earned this lunch with my own strength. Isn't it against the rules for you to do this?" Liu Fu's fat body trembled. He didn't expect this girl to dare to talk back!

He yelled at the top of his lungs, "You're just a new maid, how dare you lecture me? You've gone too far!" Bi Yao sneered inwardly. This Liu Fu was indeed a greedy fellow.

Just as she was about to say something more, she suddenly felt a sharp push from behind, causing her to stumble forward and bump into a richly dressed man.

"Ouch! Who is it? Can't you watch where you're going?" The man clutched his chest, glaring angrily at Bi Yao.

He exuded a faint energy fluctuation, clearly indicating that he was a beginner-level ability user.

Enraged, he raised his hand and fired a faint bolt of lightning at Bi Yao.

In the blink of an eye, Bi Yao felt a strange energy surge into her body, and the pain from the impact disappeared instantly. Instead, she felt much lighter.

Everyone around was dumbfounded. This new maid had actually absorbed a supernatural attack?

Chun Tao hid behind the crowd, a sinister smile playing on her lips.

This was a carefully planned show...

“You…” The man pointed at Bi Yao, too surprised to speak.

Bi Yao steadied herself, rubbed her sore shoulder, and a hint of barely perceptible surprise flashed in her eyes.

It seems her cheat code has finally awakened.

She raised her head, her eyes cold as she looked at Chun Tao. "Did you push me?"

Chun Tao was shocked that Bi Yao would call her out directly. Her face paled, and she quickly hid behind Jiang Yao, timidly saying, "This servant...this servant didn't..." Jiang Yao pulled Chun Tao in front of her, pointed at Bi Yao, and angrily scolded, "You're slandering me! Chun Tao is my personal maid, how could she do such a thing! I think you just accidentally bumped into her, and now you're trying to turn the tables on me!" Bi Yao sneered. These two, master and servant, really were in cahoots.

"Second Miss, everyone knows whether I caused the accident or not. I advise you to keep an eye on your maid and prevent her from causing any more trouble. Otherwise, I won't let her off so easily next time." After saying that, she ignored the two of them and went straight to the kitchen.

She needed to fill her stomach to have the strength to face the challenges ahead.

Upon hearing this, Madam Jiang summoned Bi Yao and gave her a severe scolding.

Chun Tao embellished the story, saying that Bi Yao had talked back to her master, had no respect for her elders, and was disrespectful to her superiors.

Jiang immediately ordered that Bi Yao be punished by being sent to the woodshed to starve for a day, as a warning to others.

Faced with such punishment, Bi Yao did not cry and beg for mercy like the other maids. Instead, she smiled and said, "Madam, the woodshed is quiet, which suits me just fine. It's a good place to cultivate my character. Thank you for your 'care'." These words left Madam Jiang speechless for a moment. She stared blankly at Bi Yao, not knowing how to respond.

While helping in the kitchen, Bi Yao unexpectedly discovered that Liu Fu was secretly hiding the best ingredients in the kitchen into his own pocket.

She remained calm and quietly memorized the scene, eventually finding the location where Liu Fu had hidden the ingredients.

This will be her trump card.

At night, Bi Yao was arranged to sleep in a corner of the woodshed.

The dilapidated woodshed was cold and damp, with rats squeaking in the corner.

Looking at the simple surroundings, Bi Yao secretly vowed in her heart: she must gain a foothold in the Jiang family and change her destiny!

Suddenly, a soft voice came from outside the woodshed.

It's Liu Fu and Jiang Yao!

"Tomorrow, I'll teach her a lesson..." Liu Fu's sinister voice sent a chill down Bi Yao's spine.

What are they plotting?