"Girl, what's wrong?"

Qiaohe lifted the curtain and entered the room first.

Qiaolian then noticed that Jiang Segu's forehead was covered in cold sweat, so she quickly stepped forward to wipe it away. She then touched the teapot with her hand, felt that the temperature was just right, poured a cup of tea, and fed it to Jiang Segu before asking, "Miss, are you having a nightmare?"

This action made Qiaohe wring her hands.

Why isn't she as good at reading people as Qiaolian?

Only after swallowing a cup of warm water did Jiang Segu feel as if his three souls had returned to their rightful place.

Just now she dreamed that the woman was brought into the mansion by her father, and that woman was holding a knife and slowly approaching her mother...

She had to find a way to prevent that woman from entering the mansion!

But that woman was in the Hidden Flower Pavilion; as a young woman, her reach couldn't extend that far...

What should we do?

Although she has been given a second chance at life, she is still not very shrewd or sophisticated in terms of cunning and tactics.

Therefore, she thought that on the day the palace maids were released, she would bring Aunt Lan to her place before the Meng family of the Nanlin Marquis's residence.

In her previous life, she had overheard a lot of gossip from her grandmother.

In his youth, the Earl of Nanlin was a pampered young man who indulged in eating, drinking, and merrymaking. He brought concubines to his mansion one after another, and he even allowed his concubines to torment the Earl of Nanlin's wife to death.

Later, he married a second wife who was somewhat shrewd, and things finally calmed down in the household for a few years.

However, the second wife drove away the only son of the original Nanlin Earl. Whether it was retribution or not, her own son died of smallpox when he was six years old. After that, the second wife had no more children, while the concubines gave birth one after another.

The wife had no sons, but had many concubines and numerous illegitimate children, so there was bound to be trouble.

These days they've become increasingly unrecognizable.

The bride's family couldn't stand it anymore, so they suggested that they select a capable person from among those released from the palace to go back and keep order for the bride.

And the most powerful one is Aunt Lan.

Aunt Lan originally served Consort Min closely, but she slipped and fell from the pavilion on a rainy day, leaving her with a limp.

Out of pity, Consort Min rewarded her with silver and allowed her to leave the palace to live a free life.

What extraordinary qualities could someone have who can fall while walking?

However, if one knew the history of Consort Min's rise to power, no one would dare to underestimate Aunt Lan.

Consort Min was originally just the illegitimate daughter of a ninth-rank official in the Ministry of Revenue. She was able to outshine all the legitimate and illegitimate daughters in her family and become a candidate for the imperial concubine selection. After failing to be selected, she was reduced to a palace maid who delivered meals to the Cold Palace. In just one month, she quietly became a concubine.

Then, in just three years, in the palace where it was difficult to raise children, in the harem where people devoured each other without spitting out the bones, she gave birth to two sons and a daughter for the emperor, and was promoted to the rank of Imperial Concubine.

It is evident that his cunning and methods are extraordinary.

Aunt Lan, on the other hand, has served Consort Min since she was a child. Even though she was influenced by her surroundings, she still has some of Consort Min's skills!

Three points are enough to deal with that woman!

Moreover, in her previous life, Aunt Lan had kept the Nanlin Marquis's mansion, which was like a stinking ditch, spotless.

Moreover, compared to the chaotic mess that was the Marquis of Nanlin's residence, her affairs were utterly insignificant!

She believed that Aunt Lan wouldn't refuse her!

There are still seven days left!

Every day she waited meant a different outcome... She couldn't afford to wait, and she dared not wait...

Just as Jiang Segu was feeling troubled, a maid's voice came from outside.

"Sixth Miss, Madam Song has arrived. The Old Madam wants you to go to Zhaotai Courtyard to greet her."

It was actually Madam Song!

It seems that Grand Tutor Song cares about his reputation far more than she thought!

"Would you like to change your clothes, young lady?" Qiaolian asked.

"This maid will help you with your makeup, Miss," Qiaohe quickly replied, afraid of being outdone again.

"No need for makeup, just keep your clothes as simple as possible..."

In this way, Jiang Segu quickly walked out of the house.

The twelve-year-old girl, dressed in a moon-white jacket and a light pink embroidered skirt, was as beautiful and charming as a lotus bud about to bloom, without any makeup.

She smiled faintly at the maid who came to announce her arrival, "Let's go."

Not only was the maid stunned by the smile, but even Gu Songhan, who was leaning against the tree, was momentarily taken aback...

When Jiang Segu arrived at Zhaotai Courtyard, Old Madam Jiang and Madam Song were having a pleasant conversation.

Jiang Segu stepped forward, bowed, and greeted him.

The voluptuous Madam Song stepped forward to help her up, holding her hand affectionately and saying gently, "Azi has grown more and more beautiful, like a delicate flower. I even want to take her home and raise her as my own daughter. If my son weren't already married, I would definitely marry this beautiful flower of yours!"

Jiang Segu was somewhat dazed. Was the person in front of her still the Madam Song from the Song family, who wouldn't even bother to glance at her?

After a moment, she came to her senses, resisting the urge to pull her hand away, and looked at Old Madam Jiang with feigned shyness, calling out in a sweet, soft voice, "Grandmother..."

"Oh dear, you're shy! It's my fault, it's my fault!"

Then, she gently stroked Jiang Segu's left hand, which was wrapped in white cloth, and her eyes instantly reddened, her tone changing from cheerful to sorrowful.

"Such a delicate girl, yet my ignorant and clumsy girls managed to hurt her so badly!"

Don't worry, Azi. Your aunt has already punished them severely, telling them that from now on, they can only pamper and respect you. If anyone dares to be at odds with you again, tell your aunt, and she will stand up for you!

"Madam Song, you're being too polite! Even sisters sometimes bicker and quarrel, so there's no need for such punishment!"

Fearing that Jiang Segu might not understand the sharpness in her words, Old Madam Jiang continued, "This girl has been mischievous since she was little. She must have provoked the young masters and ladies of your household first, which led to this misunderstanding!"

My lord originally intended to force this girl to come to his residence to apologize, but since she fell from the artificial hill a few days ago, she has been weak and has been unconscious ever since she returned. So my lord and I discussed waiting for her to wake up before we went to apologize.

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