Shen Yunjiao went straight to bed as soon as she returned to her room. When she opened her eyes again, the sun was already high in the sky.

As soon as Lin Mama saw that her mistress had gotten up, she quickly clapped her hands and called a group of people in to bring water and help Shen Yunjiao wash up.

Shen Yunjiao, still half asleep, quickly got out of bed and waved her hand, saying, "I can do it myself."

Even after being here for so many days, I already know all these people inside and out.

However, Shen Yunjiao, who possesses the soul of a modern person, is still not used to being served.

Granny Lin helped Shen Yunjiao sit in front of the bronze mirror. "Miss, do you still not want to wear makeup today?"

"No, I'll just put my hair up in a bun." Shen Yunjiao looked at herself in the bronze mirror. She looked about 50% like her original self, but her skin was in much better condition than in her previous life.

Her eyebrows were naturally green without makeup, and her hair was naturally black without dyeing.

Her skin was as white and smooth as a peeled egg. And her lips were naturally pink and plump, so she didn't even need lip rouge.

Shen Yunjiao felt that in her current state, she could outshine most people even without makeup, and besides, in ancient times, lead was used for applying powder.

Lead powder is not only toxic, but its use can cause headaches and abdominal bloating in mild cases, and paralysis and death in severe cases.

"Granny Lin, let's buy some rice noodles another day!"

She needs to figure out a way to invent a healthy and harmless cosmetic product.

"Granny! Miss!" Just as Shen Yunjiao was wiping her face, Fu Xia stormed in from outside, carrying a food box.

She slammed the red lacquered wooden box containing the food onto the table, her lips pouting so much they could hang an oil bottle on them, looking like she'd been upset.

"From now on, let Yingchun fetch the food. I'm never going to the kitchen again," Fuxia shouted.

Shen Yunjiao found the little maid, whose cheeks were puffed up like a pufferfish in anger, quite adorable. "Who upset you? I'll go teach him a lesson for you."

She had only been in this world for a short time, but she got along very well with everyone in the original owner's house.

It would have been better if he hadn't asked; once he did, Fu Xia reacted as if she'd been hit by a firecracker.

“Miss, you don’t know, I just went to the kitchen to get today’s meals, and I overheard those people gossiping, saying that you are not favored by His Highness, and as the mistress of the house, you don’t know how to manage the household. If this continues, you will be divorced by His Highness sooner or later.”

"They also said that the Miss Fang that the young master brought back is truly gentle and generous. She treats the servants well, showing them care and concern, and even treating their illnesses. No wonder His Highness dotes on her and has specially instructed the kitchen to send her top-quality dishes every day."

"Those opportunists took the bird's nest that the young lady used every day and gave it to that young lady!"

Granny Lin was also angry when she heard this, "These people have no respect for the young lady at all! I'm going to go and reason with them!"

She picked up the basin of water and was about to walk outside.

Just as she stepped out the door, she heard Shen Yunjiao call out, "Don't go, Granny."

Shen Yunjiao turned around to face them, rubbed her temples, and said, "Just pretend you didn't hear these words in the future."

Granny Lin was stunned.

Why is the young lady so submissive? Isn't she afraid that Fang Ziyu will take advantage of her?

Although Fu Xia was not happy, she still obediently replied, "I understand."

Looking at the two who were clearly unconvinced, Shen Yunjiao spoke earnestly like a head teacher: "Like master, like servant. The fact that these servants dare to disrespect the first-class maids in the mansion proves that they don't respect me at all."

"But Miss, you are the mistress of the house, the heir apparent of the Duke of Dingguo! You are the master of this inner courtyard! How dare those blind fools do this?" Granny Lin put the basin on the ground and walked over to Shen Yunjiao and said.

"So what if I'm the mistress? I may have this title, but I have no real power in managing the household, as you know, Granny."

Lin Mama fell silent, then heard Shen Yunjiao say calmly, "The servants dared to do this because they must have powerful backers. Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that Fuxia overheard it?"

"Does the young lady mean that the Duchess tacitly approved of their actions?" Lin Mama asked with concern in her eyes.

Shen Yunjiao nodded and added, "Not only the Duchess, but I think Pei Zhixuan is also fully aware of this."

“Miss,” Fu Xia murmured worriedly, “His Highness has been cold to you ever since he returned. I’m worried that what those people said might come true.”

Shen Yunjiao stood up and walked to Fuxia, patting the little maid's shoulder reassuringly.

"Fu Xia, you don't need to worry about my relationship with His Highness the Crown Prince."

"Because I have no feelings for him anymore."

Fu Xia's eyes widened like saucers: "Huh? Are you joking, young lady???"

Shen Yun sighed, "I'm not joking. I'm already preparing to divorce Pei Zhixuan, so you should also adhere to the principle of 'the less trouble the better.' We'll go back to the Prime Minister's residence on the day of the divorce."

Shen Yunjiao was so happy thinking about her carefree life after the divorce that she really wanted to rush outside and sing a song.

Fu Xia, looking dejected, placed the food on the table and silently walked out.

Even as she stepped out of the courtyard, Fu Xia was still pondering what the girl meant by "dog" in "the day of the dog's divorce."

"This girl has been acting very strangely lately."

Fu Xia muttered to herself, but then she saw that Lin's mother, who came out one after the other, was already secretly wiping away tears.

"Oh, Granny, don't cry. The young lady has already said that she no longer likes the young master!" Fu Xia comforted Lin Mama, grabbing her sleeve.

You don't understand!

"Miss is clearly madly in love with the young master! She doesn't even feel like using her favorite rouge and powder anymore!" said Lin Mama, heartbroken.

"This young lady has never suffered such injustice in her life!"

Fu Xia said indignantly, "Don't be anxious, Granny. I'll go back to the Prime Minister's residence today and ask the Master to help the young lady!"

——

Fang Ziyu was still immersed in the joy and surprise of being proposed to last night. She knew that the moment to change her destiny had finally arrived.

She looked at herself in the mirror. Although she was of average appearance, after dressing up, she looked no different from those noble ladies.

Recalling Shen Yunjiao's proud and arrogant appearance, Fang Ziyu smiled contemptuously. No matter how noble her background was, she would still trample her underfoot in the future.

"Knock, knock, knock." Someone knocked on the door several times from the outside. "Miss Fang, there is a letter for you here."

Fang Ziyu hurriedly ran to open the door, took the yellowed envelope, opened it and saw that there was only a thin piece of paper inside.

“Ziyu, I have taken care of things. Your father has been imprisoned.”

The short line of text completely put Fang Ziyu at ease.

Very good.

She had painstakingly cultivated a reputation for high moral character and dignified elegance for many years; how could she tolerate having a father who was addicted to gambling?

Next, she could focus all her attention on Pei Zhixuan without being disturbed by others.

Fang Ziyu felt her inner desires slowly swelling, and she became increasingly jealous of Shen Yunjiao.

"Shen Yunjiao," she murmured to herself, "your position as the Crown Prince's consort will be mine sooner or later!"