The life swap begins with Consort Hua becoming Lady Qin.

Ying Qiongfang was taken aback, looking troubled: "But I had an agreement with the Duchess of England beforehand..."

Upon hearing this, Qin Nanyan's eyes flashed with jealousy, and she said weakly, "Although the second son of the Zhang family is good, he is ultimately only the second son and has no chance of inheriting the title. Moreover, he is destined to be stationed in the harsh frontier. If Shilan marries him, what difference is there between her and a widow? Although Gu Yankai is heartless and ungrateful, he is still the eldest son and grandson, and inheriting the title is as easy as taking candy from a baby. Shilan is capable and strong. If she marries into the Gu family, she will be a hundred times better than me. When she gives birth to a son or daughter in the future, I don't know if my poor Yu'er will even live to adulthood... Even if he does, he will never compete with her child. I only ask, I only ask that she take care of Yu'er for me. Otherwise, leaving my poor child alone in the Gu family, even if my daughter dies, I will not be able to rest in peace..."

"The dead have no knowledge of the affairs of the living."

Qin Nanyan, with tears streaming down her face, spoke in a pitiful manner, displaying the demeanor of a loving mother who, even on the verge of death, did not forget to plan for her child, deeply moving Ying Qiongfang.

Just as the latter was about to agree in a moment of impulsiveness, a mocking voice came from the doorway.

The two turned their heads at the same time and saw that Shilan had arrived at some point, looking at them with a half-smile, as if she had heard everything they had just said.

Under Shi Lan's slightly chilly gaze, Ying Qiongfang's mind cleared up somewhat, and she revealed a hint of guilt.

In contrast, Qin Nanyan was much calmer, and even looked at Shilan with an increasingly pitiful expression, as if Shilan would be heartless if she refused her request.

Shilan raised an eyebrow; she really was!

"If you don't believe me, sister, you can close your eyes and try it."

These words, uttered with undisguised malice, left Qin Nanyan utterly stunned, while Ying Qiongfang turned around in disbelief: "Shilan!"

"What do you want from me? Does Mother really want to do as she pleases, giving up her perfectly good position as the eldest daughter-in-law to become a concubine for Gu Yankai, who only has eyes for her? Since you know I am healthy, why does my child give up his rightful status as the eldest son to become the younger brother of her sickly son?"

"Mother, are you truly unaware or feigning ignorance? Qin Nanyan always loved to be the first to choose. Everything in this mansion had to be hers first, and only the leftovers were mine. Now, even in marriage, she wants me to choose the man she doesn't want? She has such audacity!"

"Shilan!"

Ying Qiongfang knocked the medicine bowl in her hand to the ground, looking at her youngest daughter, Shilan, who had changed from her usual sensible self to a fiercely aggressive one, with disbelief on her face.

"How could you say such harsh words? Your sister is just worried about Yu-ge'er, and her health isn't good, I'm afraid..."

It seems that this will be some time from now.

She didn't want Yan'er to leave in such an uneasy state, but seeing Shilan's furious appearance and recalling what she had said about the past, Ying Qiongfang felt a pang of guilt, but more than anything, she subconsciously wanted to ignore it and escape.

Because she simply couldn't believe that her three children were only superficially at peace, but in reality, they harbored deep hatred for each other.

She couldn't bear to watch Shilan point her finger at Yan'er and berate her for being shameless.

"Don't worry, since I promised the Duchess of England, I won't go back on my word."

She could only coax him.

But Qin Nanyan panicked upon hearing this. She had been "deceased" by the Gu family, which was a greater humiliation than being divorced. How could Qin Shilan possibly marry into the more prestigious and powerful Duke of Ying's mansion?!

"mother!"

"Mother what?!" Shilan was furious the moment she heard her speak. Ignoring Ying Qiongfang's attempts to stop her, she cursed again, "Do you believe that the moment I step into the Gu family's door, I'll strangle the little beast you left behind, turning a joyous occasion into a tragedy, making his Ningyuan Marquis's mansion childless, and ensuring that Gu Yankai will never forget your deep affection and great kindness for the rest of his life!"

"Shilan!"

Ying Qiongfang was terrified. Over the years, Shilan had always been a lively, cheerful, obedient, and sensible daughter in front of her. When had she ever spoken such outrageous words?

He had a ruthless look about him, as if he didn't care about the life or death of anyone in the world, and was willing to die together with everyone else. Just looking at him made people feel uneasy.

Shi Lan ignored her and stared intently at Qin Nanyan, her eyes sharp and menacing, making Qin Nanyan tremble.

"Bring it up!"

Shilan suddenly said.

The door opened, and Songzhi, like Shilan, walked in with a cold face. Behind her were several burly old women, or more accurately, six, in pairs, each escorting one person.

A hint of surprise flashed in Qin Nanyan's eyes, then she closed them as if resigned to her fate.

Ying Qiongfang stared dumbfounded at the people being escorted forward one by one.

Chun Tao and Xia Mo were the eldest daughter's most trusted maids.

"What are you doing?" Ying Qiongfang asked, a vague sense of foreboding creeping into her heart.

Shilan's cold words confirmed her suspicions: "It's all because of my good sister. She's afraid I'll marry too well, so she ordered her maids to take money and sneak out to inform Gu Yankai, hoping to bring him into the house for a secret rendezvous and ruin my reputation."

Two items were found on the two maids. One was a handwritten letter from Qin Nanyan, who said that she did not have much time left and wanted to see Gu Yankai one last time.

The other item was a packet of powder, which the pharmacy owner said was for enhancing the intimacy between couples.

With both witnesses and physical evidence, Ying Qiongfang was dumbfounded. She turned stiffly to look at her eldest daughter, whose eyes were closed like a stagnant pool, and asked in a trembling voice, "Yan'er, is it really you?"

Known daughter Moruomu.

If it wasn't done by her eldest daughter, she would definitely try her best to defend herself.

This stagnant pool is clearly beyond any argument.

Ying Qiongfang was devastated. Pointing at Qin Nanyan, her hand trembled uncontrollably: "You, you unfilial daughter!"

She raised her hand angrily, but couldn't bring it down.

Finally, with a "poof," he spat out a mouthful of blood, which splattered all over Qin Nanyan's face, causing her to scream in alarm.

My first reaction was still to examine myself.

Ying Qiongfang collapsed onto the cold ground.

He never woke up again.

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later.

Qin Muchuan, who had just recovered from a serious illness, looked at his wife's cold body.

In her ears, Shilan narrated calmly and without emotion. During this time, she did not hide how she had scolded Qin Nanyan in front of Ying Qiongfang.

As for the reasons, Shilan was also frank.

Qin Muchuan's gaze first swept over the medicine packet and letters on the desk, and then fell on his youngest daughter's seemingly calm but actually cold face.

A pang of sadness welled up in my heart.

They were really not good enough parents.

The eldest daughter, whom they cherished dearly, was raised in such a corrupt manner, and the capable and sensible youngest daughter also became completely estranged from them.

"understood."

He finally said, "The marriage with the Duke of Ying is excellent. Zhang Yun even specially sent me a century-old ginseng yesterday. He's thoughtful and a good person. As for your eldest sister, don't worry, this time I absolutely won't let her have her way again."

Shilan neither refuted nor believed it.

Qin Muchuan didn't say much. He told Shilan to leave, dismissed all the servants, and took care of his wife's appearance by himself.

"Qiongfang".

Qin Muchuan looked at his beloved wife with tender eyes: "Yan'er is our first child, and our most cherished child. If we're both gone, there will never be anyone in this world who loves and pampers her like you and I do, right?"

"Then let's go together."

……

At night, Qin Muchuan carried a pot of hot wine into a secluded courtyard.

He never came out again.

The next morning, Dongshuang, who came to deliver the medicine on time, let out a scream.

Shilan was awakened and hurriedly sent Songzhi to find out what had happened.

Before long, Songzhi returned, crying as she replied, "Miss, the master poured poison into the eldest daughter's wine, and he drank it himself as well."

Shilan was stunned.