Tuan Chong is five and a half years old and started his fortune from farming.

"Since Xuewei feels bored at home, mother will let you go to your aunt's house to play for a while."

Mrs. Duan took her daughter's hand, returned to the room, and explained a few words to her daughter.

"But you must listen to your uncles and aunts. You must not cause trouble, bully others, or bully your cousins."

"These are two hundred taels of silver notes. Keep one for yourself, and remember to buy some gifts for your uncles and others with the remaining one."

"When mother sends someone to take you home, you can have a good time in the meantime, okay?"

"Good! Great!"

Unexpectedly, Duan Xuewei was so happy that she took the banknote from her mother with a bright smile, fearing that her mother would regret it.

"Mother, my daughter loves you so much, please give me a kiss~"

"Slippery~"

Mrs. Duan smiled, that is, in front of her daughter, she was not as serious as she usually was when housekeeping.

The mother and daughter were confused for a moment. Mrs. Duan still had something to do, so she took the first step.

"Slave, please send me off to my wife~"

There are a total of six maids and women in Fuuyuan.

They are all descendants of the Duan family, and their descendants all work on the Duan family's farm.

Mrs. Duan nodded and called Xi'er to take good care of the young lady.

"The slaves obey."

Xi'er's back felt chilly. Fortunately, the lady didn't betray her, otherwise she wouldn't want her legs anymore.

"Xi'er Xi'er~"

After the lady left with a group of people, Xi'er was summoned again by a desperate call.

What else can I do? Just bear with it.

"Here comes Miss~"

When Mrs. Duan came to Lihuayuan, Ye'er was scolding Shuang'er for being a little slow in delivering the bird's nest, and why the portion was so small.

Lian He'er was in the attic and did not say anything to stop him. While letting Ye'er go, he was thinking about what to do next so that he could strike first and capture the young prince.

She wants to be a princess and a master!

So much so that she had no idea when Mrs. Duan went up to the attic.

"He'er?"

Mrs. Duan's eyes narrowed slightly, but soon changed to a loving smile, and she stepped forward to interrupt the little girl's daze.

"Foster mother~"

"Ai."

"He'er didn't treat you well, please forgive me for my adoptive mother."

As the head mother of the house, Mrs. Duan could see the ambition in the little girl's eyes at a glance. However, she did not expose it, but wanted to take advantage of it, so she opened her mouth to express concern:
"Get up quickly, you and I, mother and daughter, don't be polite. Sit down quickly and let your adoptive mother take a good look at you. You have lost a lot of weight recently, but your servants are not taking good care of you?"

"Thanks to my stepmother for caring about me. The servants in the courtyard are taking good care of me. No one bullies me. It's just that it's summer and He'er has lost her appetite."

Lian Heer calmed down and did not dare to reveal any flaws. He never mentioned any dissatisfaction and boasted that his answers were flawless.

"My health is important. By the way, I have something to discuss with you when I come back."

Mrs. Duan knew it well, but she still pretended to be cowardly.

"Father, please tell me."

Lian Heer was wary, what could happen?

Shouldn't he be asking her to avoid suspicion and send her to Zhuangzi to make way for Duan Xuewei, her biological daughter?

"In a few days, two distinguished guests will come to Yujing. Their status is beyond words. I have discussed it with your adoptive father. Xuewei, a child who is not stable and has not yet grown hair, is not as sensible and obedient as you, who is smart on the outside and smart on the inside.

After the two distinguished guests come to your door, you should behave well. No matter which one takes a fancy to you, or which one you are in love with, your adoptive mother will prepare a generous dowry for you so that you can get married in style. "

Mrs. Duan's tone was kind, like a mother planning for her daughter.

Lian He'er was shocked when she heard this answer.

The news that Ye'er heard was completely different from what her aunt told her!
Who is lying!
"I should have held a haircut ceremony for you, but you have a special status. Your adoptive father was afraid that others would despise you because of your status, so he told the outside world that he would only hold a family banquet and not invite outsiders.

But your adoptive father specifically asked me to prepare a dress and jewelry for you. Look, do you still like these clothes and jewelry? "

Mrs. Duan waved to the maid to present the things she had prepared.

When you open the red silk cloth, you will see that the costumes inside are very exquisite, and the jewelry is even more dazzling, making people unable to take their eyes away.

If this was improvised, it doesn't look like it at all!
This looks like months of careful preparation, whether it’s clothing size or jewelry
At this moment, the tears in Lian He'er's eyes, feeling aggrieved and unwilling, all turned into gratitude.

It turned out that her adoptive father and mother had not forgotten her and still remembered her haircut. They did not leak the news for her sake.

But she complained about them behind their backs and was suspicious of them.
"Good boy, don't cry. You take good care of yourself and wait for the Hairpin Banquet in three days. Although it won't be a big event, our Duan family will not wrong you."

Mrs. Duan looked moved and picked up the handkerchief to wipe away the other party's tears.

What needed to be said and what needed to be said was almost done. If she stayed any longer, she would get goosebumps.

"Madam, it's getting late, you should go see Miss Xuewei off."

She is worthy of being her personal nanny, and her cooperation is perfect with just one look.

"Foster mother, sister Xuewei, who is she?"

Lian He'er was moved but also wary.

"Hey, this child has been against you all these years. I was afraid that she would ruin your banquet and make the distinguished guests misunderstand you, so I sent her to her uncle's house to play for a while. Don't worry, her stepmother is here. I won’t teach you to be wronged!”

Mrs. Duan looked angry, just like the way she had pretended to hate her daughter in front of Lian He'er all these years, making her petty-tempered hateful person turn into steel.

Lian He'er almost lost his composure when he heard this and gloated.

Ahem, you can't laugh. If she smiles, what will her adoptive mother do if she suspects her?
"Thank you, my adoptive mother, for helping me."

"Then I'm leaving. You should prepare well."

Mrs. Duan stood up, ordered the people to put down the push tray, and followed her out of Lihuayuan.

After the others left, Lian Heer could no longer pretend!

Hahaha~
After putting up with it for so many years, pretending to be a good girl, being sensible and obedient, I finally got through it for her!

As for Ye'er, huh, he must have had a different intention!

Otherwise, how could she lie about the news and make her hate Mrs. Duan, and almost make her lose her composure in front of Mrs. Duan!
"Young lady, I don't know why the news I heard is different from what the lady just said."

Ye'er plopped down and knelt in front of the young lady, prostrate on the ground, feeling confused.

Will the lady misunderstand her and think she is lying to the lady?
But she clearly heard it right!

"Get up, it won't happen again~"

In the past, Lian Heer would personally reach out and help the other person up.

But this time.
"Groom me up, and in three days, I will present my most beautiful side in front of the young prince."

Lian Heer sat in front of the desk and stroked his oval face with his right hand, determined to win!

She took advantage of the right time, place and people.

If she can't take down the young prince, she really won't be able to hold up the wall!

Stepmother, stepmother, for the sake of your efforts to pave the way for me, as long as I can prosper in the future, I will never forget your care and support (End of Chapter)