She accidentally flirted with the villain and was fiercely criticized as the regent for forcibly mar

Yun Mi spat towards the door, "Does being in a hurry give you the right to force people like this?!"

"Old Madam Liu's words sound nice. She says she feels sorry for you and Miss Jin, and that she had to persuade you that way to save face for both families. If she truly had even a shred of compassion, she wouldn't have forced Miss Jin to persuade you!"

"In the end, all she cares about is her grandson's future, the Liu family's granddaughter's marriage, and the Liu family's status!"

"Even if I were the dumbest servant, I could understand that not a single word they said was for your and Miss Jin's sake; it was all just coercion on their own terms!"

"I see now! Madam's selfishness and self-interest are all learned from her! It's infuriating!"

As Jiang Ruining listened, her heart skipped a beat, and she felt a little stifled.

It is the original owner's physical reaction.

She scoffed.

A group of relatives whom Li hadn't seen much in over ten years could influence the original owner's emotions. Coupled with his low IQ, it's no wonder he was easily provoked and tricked into doing stupid things!

Why take a few cold-blooded words from strangers to heart? Since they are heartless, I only need to respond in kind, and keep a respectable facade in public.

"Go to Chu Jin and tell her what the Liu family said. Whether or not to associate with the Liu family is her decision."

This is Chu Jin's tribulation.

She has to get through this on her own.

Yun Mi nodded and turned to leave.

Jin Yu stepped forward to help her mistress remove her hairpins and jewelry: "Miss, Madam Liu is right. Right now, everyone remembers that you were harmed by Madam Liu and fell off the cliff, barely escaping with your life. Everyone sympathizes with you. But as time goes on, I'm afraid the outside world's tone will change."

"If someone with ulterior motives deliberately misleads you, you'll be labeled a cold-blooded and unfilial daughter!"

Jiang Ruining's narrowed eyes held a sharp, cold glint.

Besides the Liu family, who would deliberately stir up and guide public opinion?

"Let them make a scene! If they're capable of it, don't blame me for publicly humiliating them!" He paused, then added, "Have the people on the estate take good care of Madam. Winter is approaching, and we don't want her condition to worsen!"

Jin Yu lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, then smiled: "Yes! This servant will go and pass on the message right away! Old Madam Liu is old, so there's no need to let her know about Madam's serious illness. Otherwise, if Madam recovers and the old lady passes away, it would be too much of a tragedy."

If Madam Jiang is truly ill, she cannot endure the arduous journey, and it is not that the young lady is unwilling to accept this.

The Liu family was unaware that Madam Jiang was seriously ill, and deliberately incited the people to be harsh on their innocent granddaughter. Was their purpose for Madam Jiang's benefit, or for their own?

When the truth is revealed, the people will make their own judgment!

"Clever!" Jiang Ruining raised an eyebrow and smiled, beckoning to the girl in the bronze mirror.

Jin Yu combed her mistress's hair, put down the comb, and bent down to walk to her mistress's side: "Miss?"

Jiang Ruining picked out an exquisite hairpin and placed it in her hair: "This one suits you, wear it and have fun!"

Jin Yu looked up and saw that she was wearing a flower hairpin inlaid with purple gemstones in the mirror. Her heart pounded as if fireworks had exploded!

She was just a maidservant and dared not wear such an expensive hairpin, so she quickly tried to take it off: "Miss! It's too precious!"

Jiang Ruining then selected another one suitable for Yun Mi and placed it aside: "Wear it! I don't care how other people's maids dress, but you can follow me and dress up beautifully."

He paused for a moment.

She let out a soft "ah".

"Keep an eye on Yun Mi. Don't put all sorts of colorful things in her hair. Just make herself look like a golden pheasant!"

Jin Yu covered her mouth and laughed, her shoulders swaying slightly: "Yes, this servant will pay attention to her attire!"

"What are you laughing at?" Yunmi returned with a note: "This was given to me by the daughter of the third branch of the Liu family."

Jiang Ruining opened it and took a look.

It was a reminder that the Liu family had already decided to have people start guiding public opinion in the city, and that she should be careful!

Yunmi leaned closer for a look and said, "She's quite thoughtful."

Jin Yuqu pointed at her head: "Although it's not exactly betrayal, this person is obviously quite cunning. You idiot, they'd sell you out and you'd still be counting the money for them!"

Yunmi had a tearful face and dared not express her grievances.

Jiang Ruining opened the incense burner lid and tossed the note inside: "Which girl was it again?"

The book mentions the Liu family very little, but it does mention a very clever and calculating girl.

Yun Mi shook her head: "I heard the Liu family call her Ninth Sister."

Jiang Ruining raised an eyebrow.

is her!

Although Liu Jiuniang was born out of wedlock, she was given special attention and training because of her beauty, since beauty is indeed a valuable asset!

To avoid being targeted, they pretended to be sensible and dull.

She followed her sisters in and out of the house, silently observing everyone. Although she was not as "seeing through everything" as Jiang Ruining, she was able to analyze people's personalities and habits from their words and actions, and was actually a smart person.

In order to avoid being married off as a second wife to a middle-aged official, he approached the female lead and showed her some important information.

The female lead knew that her kindness was intentional but not malicious. In return, she helped her find another good marriage. She also knew how to repay her by secretly winning over the husband's family and getting on good terms with the husband's family.

He's considered a junior officer under the female lead.

The female lead is currently in a period of silence, while Jiang Ruining is enjoying great popularity, so her attempt to curry favor is directed towards this area.

It can be used.

However, the plot seems to be getting more and more off track. She doesn't even need to take action; the heroine's opportunities just come to her on their own.

This is a good thing for her, but it's also a good thing for the female lead. Her current status and identity can make her the female lead's support!

Her friends will also be the female lead's friends.

The female lead has a good personality and is likable. She is good at managing all relationships, which become helpful in her life.

Aside from losing a male lead who is prone to changing his mind, the female lead didn't lose anything!

"I'll find a chance to tell her that I thank her for reminding me, and that I'll help her find a way to arrange her marriage."

marriage?

Yunmi scratched her head. The note didn't seem to mention anything about marriage!

However, she wasn't surprised; after all, her master always knew more than others.

"Yes, I've got it!"

Hot water was served.

Jiang Ruining took a relaxing bath and prepared to catch up on some sleep.

"Go outside and inquire, see if the Xie family has made any moves!"

Jin Yu agreed: "Please rest well, Miss. I will send someone to keep an eye on things later."

After days of bumpy travel, Jiang Ruining was exhausted and fell asleep almost immediately after her head hit the pillow.

I slept for a long time.

I didn't sleep well; I kept having long dreams.

Regarding earthquakes and plagues.

In dreams, everything is very clear, as if I had experienced it myself. I feel pain, sadness, and despair, and my heart is constantly being gripped. But when I wake up, everything becomes blurry.

Jiang Ruining sat on the bed, panting heavily. The despair from her dream had been brought into reality, and her arms, which were supporting her on the bed, were trembling.

But no matter how hard she tried to understand, all she could recall were a few of the most impactful images.

Corpses were everywhere, rotting, stinking, and twisted!

Everywhere there were cries, despair, and struggle!

She was trapped in endless death, powerless to do anything about it.

"I wouldn't have this dream for no reason. Could it be a warning that a great calamity is coming?"

But when you enter the dream world, the disaster has already begun.

She has no idea how it started or where it began!

How can we prevent a disaster without any clues?

Headache!