When Lin Xiuyan received the invitation from Zhou Chenyang to visit Qizhen Garden to admire the peonies that afternoon, she was somewhat surprised:
After all, in her previous life, she tried every possible method but still couldn't get Zhou Chenyang to accompany her on a trip alone.
As she recalled the events of the day and the course of certain events in her past life, was there anything she still didn't understand?
She prevented the Lin family from investing in Xinzhitang, cutting off Zhou Chenyang's source of income and leaving him without enough money to deal with the Pingnan Prince's Mansion.
Ye Junfei burned down his study today, which made him feel a sense of urgency.
Zhou Chenyang wanted to give her some benefits so that she would obediently hand over the Lin family mansion to him.
She sneered and cursed, "You scumbag."
Lin Xiuyan's brain, which had been spinning from anger at Ye Junfei today, was put back into function thanks to this post.
Since she can't get rid of Ye Junfei for the time being, she has no choice but to accept it.
She knew that arguing with him would most likely make her furious, while he would probably still be laughing.
Once her mind cleared, she quickly devised a strategy that suited her:
First, coexist with Ye Junfei.
Secondly, having Ye Junfei by her side isn't all bad; she might be able to borrow his strength at the right time.
Third, if Zhou Chenyang doesn't make a move, it's fine, but if he does, she'll torment him to death!
After sorting out her thoughts, Lin Xiuyan calmed down. After thinking for a moment, she took the invitation Zhou Chenyang had given her and went to find Jiang Xinrou.
Jiang Xinrou had just returned from outside and forced a smile when she saw her: "Cousin, were you looking for me?"
Lin Xiuyan said happily, "Yes, Brother Yang invited me to Qizhen Garden to admire the peonies tomorrow. I don't know which clothes to wear."
"My mother always says my cousin knows how to dress, so I want to ask her for advice."
Jiang Xinrou's smile froze on her face upon hearing this, but she quickly smiled again: "Why did Brother Yang suddenly invite you to admire the peonies?"
Lin Xiuyan smiled, her eyes crinkling: "I'm his fiancée. If he doesn't invite me to see peonies, does he expect me to invite you to see peonies instead?"
Jiang Xinrou: "..."
She was furious with Lin Xiuyan. Did this idiot even know how to speak properly?!
She looked aggrieved and said, "Cousin, are you still upset about the hairpin that the city lord gave me last time?"
"I've already explained everything clearly, why is my cousin still holding onto this?"
Lin Xiuyan snorted and said, "If you were truly honest, you wouldn't have accepted his hairpin in the first place."
"You can do it, but I can't say it—what kind of logic is that?"
Jiang Xinrou had always known that Lin Xiuyan was willful and reckless, but she rarely felt this hurtful.
She wrung out her handkerchief, gritted her teeth, and wiped away her tears: "My cousin's words really hurt me!"
"If you can't tolerate me, I'll just leave the Lin family!"
Lin Xiuyan laughed and said, "Then you can leave. Only dogs stay!"
Jiang Xinrou: "..."
She was scheming to take over the Lin family mansion, and now that the time had come, she was reluctant to leave.
She couldn't respond to that, so she could only pretend to be wronged, wipe away her tears, and go back to her room.
Her maid, Hongxiu, looked at Lin Xiuyan and said, "Young Miss, how could you do this!"
"My young lady is all alone and helpless, yet you took advantage of Madam's absence to drive her out of the manor. How wicked you are!"
Lin Xiuyan wasn't going to reason with her. She said calmly, "Chuntao, slap yourself."
Chuntao responded, rolled up her sleeves, and slapped Hongxiu twice across the face.
Hongxiu's face was swollen from the beating, and she stared at Lin Xiuyan in disbelief.
Although Lin Xiuyan was a troublemaker outside, she was very good to her family and extremely protective of Jiang Xinrou.
She felt that as long as she said a few words to Lin Xiuyan, Lin Xiuyan would do the same thing as before, racking her brains to please Jiang Xinrou.
But today Lin Xiuyan asked Chun Tao to hit her, which is simply unbelievable!
Lin Xiuyan looked at Hongxiu and said, "There's something you need to understand. The owner of this mansion is surnamed Lin, and your monthly allowance is also provided by the Lin family."
"You call me 'Young Miss,' but you call your cousin 'Young Miss.' It's obvious you don't understand who your real master is."
"You're so stupid, I should have sold you out. But since this is your first offense, I'll let you off this time. If there's a next time, I'll show you what a vicious heart is!"
Her gaze swept coldly over Hongxiu, who was startled and quickly lowered her head, not daring to look at her.
Lin Xiuyan ignored Hongxiu and left with Chuntao.
As soon as she left, Hongxiu hurried back to her room. She caught a glimpse of the commotion out of the corner of her eye, a slight smile playing on her lips, before striding away.
In her past life, Hongxiu helped Jiang Xinrou and caused Lin Xiuyan a lot of trouble. These two slaps were the interest she received.
As soon as Hongxiu entered the room, she said, "Miss, Lin Xiuyan is too vicious. She actually wants to drive you out of the Lin family mansion!"
"She's incredibly stupid, completely ignorant, and utterly incompetent. She only acts like a bully here because she's the master's biological daughter!"
Over the years, Jiang Xinrou has given her many benefits, and she has long been Jiang Xinrou's woman.
Jiang Xinrou had no tears in her eyes at this moment, and a faint smile remained on her lips: "If she dies, who do you think will get the Lin family mansion?"
Hongxiu's eyes lit up: "If she dies, Miss will be the only junior in the Lin family, and everything in the Lin family will naturally belong to you, Miss!"
Jiang Xinrou said coldly, "She was lucky to come back alive from the arena last time!"
"This time she actually dared to come up to me and show off her power, and even threatened to kick me out of the Lin family mansion. She's practically asking for death!"
There was no longer a trace of the gentleness she showed in public; her whole being exuded a sinister aura and was exceptionally ruthless.
Hongxiu asked, "Has Miss already thought of a way to deal with her?"
Jiang Xinrou's lips curled slightly: "Isn't she supposed to accompany the city lord to Qizhen Garden to admire the peonies tomorrow? Then I'll make sure she doesn't come back alive!"
Hongxiu laughed and said, "I knew Miss would have a way. A fool like her doesn't deserve to live in this world!"
Jiang Xinrou narrowed her eyes slightly: "Hongxiu, you will come with me to Qizhen Garden tomorrow."
Hongxiu understood what she meant and responded cheerfully.
Jiang Xinrou originally wanted to lie low for a while longer before making a move against Lin Xiuyan because of what happened at the arena last time.
However, after the failure at Xinzhitang last time, Zhou Chenyang became suspicious of her, and this time he directly invited Lin Xiuyan to admire the peonies.
If she doesn't demonstrate her value soon, Zhou Chenyang might really marry Lin Xiuyan, and then she'll truly have nothing left!
She's so smart and beautiful, she deserves the best of everything in the world!
She wanted Lin Xiuyan's family background, she wanted Lin Xiuyan's fiancé, she wanted everything that belonged to Lin Xiuyan!
If Lin Xiuyan had any sense, she should have died long ago to make way for her and let her become the most honored young lady in the Lin family!
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