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"Madam, how do we arrange for this new young lady?"

Mother Qin was Jin's wet nurse, and she came with Jin when she married.

At the beginning, because Jin's family was from a high-ranking family and Yaohou Mansion needed help from the Jin family, she was given the status of a co-wife as soon as she came in.

Mother Qin has always been helping Jin with housework, so she has done a lot of shameful things in this mansion.

Jin smiled coldly: "Notify the servants, the fifth young lady's return is naturally the most honorable. Let Qingdai move out her yard for Banxia."

When Mother Qin heard this, she nodded and smiled sinisterly: "Madam is smart, really smart. I'll do it right away."

"..."

"Miss, Miss, I have found out clearly. Just as you said, you have been arranged in Xiaoyu Tower. Now Miss Qingdai is ordering people to pack up and move out."

Banxia put down the teacup in her hand, a sneer appeared at the corner of her mouth.

It's really the same routine as in the previous life. Everyone knows that the Jade Tower was built by Concubine Jin in the palace specifically for her niece Qingdai.

In my previous life, I was stupid and didn't know the ins and outs of this. I foolishly thought that they were all doting on me and moved in proudly.

The next day, word spread that this country girl had taken over her sister's Xiaoyulou as soon as she arrived. She was sarcastic and domineering, and even the people in the palace hated her.

Shaoyao didn't understand: "I really don't know what Miss Qingdai is thinking. She doesn't want to live in such a nice Xiaoyu Tower, but she is happy to give it up to you."

Banxia stood up and said only one sentence: "Giving up a Xiaoyu Tower can earn the reputation of the whole capital. This business is only profitable."

Shaoyao scratched her head: "Miss, I don't understand."

Banxia quickened her pace and said: "There are many things you don't understand. In the future, learn more, observe more and talk less."

"I understand."

At this moment, the setting sun was not so dazzling.

In front of Xiaoyu Tower, the slaves and servants were moving things out in a very high-profile manner.

Qingdai and Jin shi both had smiles on their faces, and it was obvious that they were praised by Yaohou.

This man doesn't understand the intrigues in the backyard, but Banxia is not stupid.

She walked over in small steps and said, "Sister, mother told you to give up Xiaoyu Tower to me."

Qingdai immediately came over and took Banxia's arm affectionately, "You are my younger sister, and I will be willing to give you anything."

Looking at her innocent and enthusiastic appearance, if Banxia had not lived her life again, she would probably have been deceived again.

The vile smell on her body made Banxia feel nauseous even through her clothes, but there was nothing she could do but endure it.

Jin also came over and asked, "How is the move going?"

"Mother, it's almost done." Qingdai acted like a little girl and acted coquettishly towards Jin.

Yao Hou was obviously very happy and praised, "Madam, this is well done. I am very pleased."

Jin quickly smiled and said, "Banxia has suffered a lot of grievances since she was a child in the countryside. This time she comes back, of course all the good things must be left for Banxia."

Yaohou nodded with satisfaction and agreed with Jin's approach.

Banxia looked embarrassed and suddenly fell to her knees, unable to get up.

This action was very puzzling. The servants also looked over, not understanding what was wrong with the Fifth Young Miss.

"Banxia, what are you doing?" Yaohou didn't understand what his little daughter meant.

Banxia said, "Father, mother, I know you are doing this for my own good, but if I really accept it for granted, how will outsiders think of me? Now that I have come back and taken away my sister's residence, how can I live in the future?"

This sentence pointed out the crux of the problem, and Yao Hou only then noticed the problem.

Banxia continued, "Father, mother, I heard from people in the mansion that this little jade tower was built by Concubine Jin in the palace specifically for my sister. If my daughter lives in it, Concubine Jin will be angry even if she doesn't say anything."

Yao Hou understood instantly and said immediately, "Get up quickly. It's father's fault for not thinking it through and almost harmed my daughter."

Banxia stood up and comforted him quickly, "Father, you are in officialdom every day, how could you worry about such trivial matters in the mansion."

In one sentence, she pointed the finger at Jin. Father doesn't care about the affairs of the mansion, but you, Jin, do. Father doesn't know that you, Jin, don't you understand either?

Jin was so angry that her silver teeth were about to break, and Qingdai's face turned pale and looked obviously unhappy.

This blatant flattery was expressed by Banxia in a tactful way, and even a fool could hear it.

Jin quickly suppressed her anger and said, "Master, it's all my fault. I was just thinking about compensating Banxia and forgot to think about so many things."

Yaohou just snorted. He knew the answer but didn't want to lose face in public.

He just ordered: "Qingdai, you move back. Banxia will find another place."

Just as Jin was about to speak, Banxia spoke first: "Father, there is no need to make it so troublesome. Just let your daughter live in the courtyard that mother found for your sister."

Yao Hou thought about it and nodded: "That's good."

Jin almost vomited blood. The courtyard she gave to Qingdai was the one closest to the master's study.

Moreover, that courtyard is the worst. I originally wanted to pity Qingdai and praise Banxia, which would create a clear contrast between the two.

If outsiders were to sympathize with Qingdai, her reputation would have risen even higher, but now the situation has completely reversed.

Over there, the old marquis' wife who was resting was suddenly awakened.

"Oh no, that Jin wants Miss Qingdai to give up Xiaoyu Tower, and now Miss Banxia will probably move in."

When the old marquis' wife heard this, she immediately stood up: "What, this Jin is so abominable, although this seems to be a small matter, but it will be a big deal if it gets out. Not to mention that this Banxia girl will get a reputation as a tyrant, the key is that if she is hated by the palace, will she have a good life in the future?"

"It was Jin who asked Miss Qingdai to give up, it shouldn't be that serious."

Nanny Wang knew the seriousness of the problem and could only comfort the old marquis' wife at this moment.

The old marquis's wife walked out in a hurry while saying, "This person opens and closes her mouth. What she says outside may not be the same as what actually happened in the mansion. Besides, who in the palace believes her own sister or you and me?"

Nanny Wang said nothing more and hurriedly followed the old marquis's wife.

As soon as I walked out of the yard, the maid who went to inquire about the news came back.

"Xiangzhu, tell us what happened quickly?" The old marquis's wife couldn't help but ask anxiously.

Xiangzhu patted her chest and said, "Your Highness, Madam, the Fifth Miss is really amazing."

"Moved in?" The old marquis's wife was worried.

Xiangzhu shook her head and said, "No, the fifth young lady has moved to the courtyard where the fourth young lady lived before."

Only then did the old marquis' wife feel relieved. She turned around in a good mood and went back to the house.

Nanny Wang said quickly, "Old lady, why don't we go and take a look?"

"What are you looking at? That girl is opinionated and better than her mother."

Nanny Wang smiled. Knowing that the old lady was in a good mood, she looked at Xiangzhu and said, "Why don't you tell me how powerful the fifth lady is?"

Xiangzhu chattered and quickly imitated what Banxia had said and done before, vividly.

The old lady who was listening did not let the smile fade away for even a moment.

"Xiangzhu." After laughing, the old marquis's wife suddenly looked at Xiangzhu seriously.

Xiangzhu raised her eyes and looked at the old lady with her little face seriously: "Old lady, please give your orders."

"From today on, you will serve the fifth young lady, and you swear to protect her with your life."

Xiangzhu knew what the old lady meant. She was raised by the old lady since she was a child, and her life had long belonged to her.

With a plop, Xiangzhu knelt down and said very seriously and resolutely: "Old lady, Xiangzhu swears that I will use my life to protect the fifth lady, even if I die, I will protect the fifth lady."

"Go! Go!"

The old lady waved her hand, went back to the room and secretly took out a ranking seat from under the pillow.

The old marquis's wife's tears fell one by one, and she hugged her seat and cried like a child.

Nanny Wang felt sad and her eyes turned red. She said in her heart: "Miss, your daughter has grown up. She is smart and has her own ideas. She will not be bullied anymore."

"..."

Pushing open the dusty semi-circular wooden door, she saw three big characters "Forget Worry Courtyard" written above the door.

Banxia's lips curled coldly. Even if there really was a Forget-Your-Sorrow in the world, she didn't want it. Her hatred must be remembered clearly.

When I pushed open the door, I saw a messy and desolate place, which was very unbearable.

Shaoyao pinched her nose in disdain: "Miss, such a shabby place, even beggars don't want to live there."

Banxia disagreed: "Is it shabby? Is there a brick missing or a tile broken?"

Shaoyao was speechless and could only say with disdain: "Miss, look here, it's messy and old and far from the main entrance. It takes a long time to walk outside."

Banxia just smiled and said nothing. This girl will know the benefits of living here in the future.

"Let's go in and take a look."

Banxia said and walked straight along the path towards the house.

Pushing open the door, it is like a different world inside, with antiques, calligraphy and paintings arranged in an orderly manner.

The exquisite screen was embroidered with beautiful landscape paintings.

Walking behind the screen and looking around, you can see the tables and chairs carved from the finest sandalwood, with different patterns delicately engraved on them, exuding the delicate and gentle feeling of a girl's home.

The faint scent of sandalwood fills the air around me, and spots of sunlight shine in through the hollow carved windows.

Walking into the bedroom, through the red glow of the sunlight, you can see the layers of purple tulle, which is so beautiful, and the exquisite carved decorations are very extraordinary.

Shaoyao was stunned and said excitedly: "Miss, the place outside is desolate, dilapidated, dirty, and overgrown with weeds. I didn't expect that this house is decorated so exquisitely and elegantly."

Banxia just nodded slightly without much expression, and her heart was cold.

This was originally prepared for Qingdai, how could it be ordinary?

Everything outside is just an illusion to confuse the world. They just want to make themselves the target of public criticism and highlight Qingdai's kindness.

Banxia was cold, thinking that the idiots outside didn't even think about it, and how could Jin bear to bear to see her own daughter suffer such injustice.

What's more, is the Yaohou Mansion so poor that it doesn't even have a good courtyard? Can't you see that it's such an obvious act?

"Miss, actually it would be nice to just clean up the outside."

"Don't move."

Banxia immediately stopped her. Shaoyao was puzzled: "Miss?"

"At least you can't move for a few days. Don't worry, the free laborers can come and work."

Shaoyao was puzzled, but didn't dare to ask more. The young lady would say what she had in mind when it was time.

"Miss, why are you always looking out the window?" Shaoyao put everything in order, but found that Banxia was still looking out the window.

Banxia frowned slightly. In her previous life, she lived in Qingdai's small jade tower, and her grandmother came over angrily and scolded her harshly.

At that time she was stupid and didn't understand. She thought her grandmother didn't like her and hated her, so that's why she stopped her.

Because of that incident, she was so angry with her grandmother that she even refused to go and pay her respects to her grandmother.

I understand what my grandmother meant in this life, and she should not be angry anymore. But why hasn't she come here yet?

Just as Banxia was thinking, she heard Nanny Wang speaking outside: "Fifth Miss."

Banxia collected her thoughts, walked out quickly, opened the door, and saw Nanny Wang walking towards her with a young maid along the dirty weeds.

Banxia immediately smiled: "Madame Wang."

Madame Wang had a kind smile on her face: "The fifth young lady has just returned. She didn't know the rules of this mansion. The old lady specially gave Xiangzhu to serve the fifth young lady. The fifth young lady can tell her directly if she has anything."

Xiangzhu stepped forward, knelt on the ground and said seriously: "I hope the fifth young lady will accept Xiangzhu. I will do my best to serve you."

Xiangzhu?

The moment Banxia saw her, tears flashed in her eyes.

Because she was not close to her grandmother and was instigated by Jin, she always thought that Xiangzhu was a villain planted by her grandmother and disliked her very much.

Until her elder brother got into trouble, she went to rescue him. Not only did she fail to save her elder brother, but Xiangzhu was raped by several men in order to save herself and also lost her life.

"Fifth Miss, what's wrong with you?"

Nanny Wang asked when she saw that Banxia's expression was not right.

Banxia immediately came back to her senses, calmed her slightly excited mood, and quickly helped Xiangzhu up.

"Just stay by my side from now on, but don't kneel down at every turn. There is no such rule here."

Xiangzhu had heard from others that the Fifth Miss was particularly tricky and difficult to serve, and a little silly, but she didn't expect her to be such an easy-to-talk-to person.

Nanny Wang looked at Banxia who had returned to her natural state and thought that maybe she had seen it wrong. How could the Fifth Miss cry when she saw Xiangzhu for the first time?

"Madame Wang, please come in quickly."

Banxia had just finished speaking when Madam Wang waved her hand and said, "I won't go in. The fifth lady and the old lady need someone there, so I'll take my leave first."

Banxia nodded and looked at her.

After living a new life, many things have changed as a result of her changes. It is still unknown how her future will develop.

She must try her best to turn the situation around. She didn't want her three only brothers to be killed or exiled by villains.

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