Everyone in the manor was used to calling her Miss Cousin, because the original Seventh Miss was the eldest daughter of the Fourth Branch, and everyone was used to calling her that.
As an orphan of unknown origin, she took over the title of someone else's legitimate young lady; one can imagine what she would suffer.
Only the third branch of the family knew Yue Fuguang's true identity. Even the heads of the Yu family, Master Yu and Madam Yu, thought she was a relative of their third daughter-in-law.
Therefore, in the eyes of outsiders, she was an unloved adopted daughter.
Having just been brought back a young lady with no connections or favor, how many people would truly take her, a mere girl, seriously?
Therefore, the servants in the mansion privately called her Miss Cousin, and the so-called 'parents' and the original owner's two brothers tacitly agreed to it.
Sometimes, Yue Fuguang couldn't help but think that it was a good thing the original owner died early, otherwise she would have been so envious of her biological parents who always favored the fake one.
How heartbroken she must be, knowing that even her two older brothers only recognize a fake as their sister.
But Yue Fuguang didn't care about any of that; as she grew up, she no longer had any expectations for family affection.
In her previous life, her parents' marriage was an arranged marriage. They had little affection for each other and went their separate ways after she was born.
Later, the two divorced and quickly started new families. Soon she had half-siblings, and she became completely superfluous.
Looking back now, she doesn't hate them. Before she was ten, she had fantasized about having parents who loved her, but as she grew up, that feeling faded.
Especially when she saw people being pressured to get married and how most people were working long hours for meager wages, she suddenly realized that her life was actually pretty good.
Although her parents in her past life didn't give her love, they certainly gave her money.
By the time she turned twenty, she had over 50 million yuan in savings and owned three properties, including the one she lived in.
She also owns a lot of jewelry; once those two pass away, she should be able to inherit some of their wealth.
So apart from having a weaker bond with her parents, she really doesn't lack anything.
Therefore, they will not have any expectations for the love of their parents in this world.
As if making a firm decision, Yue Fuguang said, "System, I've decided that our mission must be outsourced, otherwise we simply cannot complete it."
Outsourcing?!
Having spent some time in modern society, the system was a knowledgeable and cultured person, so of course it knew what she meant by outsourcing.
But the task is theirs, and who would be willing to help them complete it, given that it's the same old task?
“Yes, it’s outsourcing.” Yue Fuguang clenched her chubby little fist and continued, “We’re still young, such a heavy responsibility should be borne by mature adults.”
The system didn't want to discourage her, but it couldn't help saying, "Host, have you forgotten your current status in the family? Even Zhou Mama's little maid has more influence than you."
"Tongtong, if you don't tell the truth, we can still be a good team!" Yue Fuguang rolled her eyes delicately.
The Zhou Mama mentioned by the system is the wet nurse of her 'birth mother' Zhou Shi. Because of her advanced age, Zhou Shi still kept her by her side, but also gave her a young maid to serve her.
Even in the third branch of the family, Zhou Mama's words couldn't compare to those of the masters.
Even the young ladies and gentlemen born out of wedlock in the third wife's household had to treat her with utmost respect, so the maids serving her naturally had to be respectful as well.
Yes, she has a much higher status than this newly arrived adopted daughter and cousin.
If she remembered correctly, this Granny Zhou was the one who took care of the original owner and her mother when she was born.
As a result, even though the caregivers for the young lady were replaced, she can still act arrogantly in the third branch of the family, and her status and trust have not been affected at all.
[Then why did you mention outsourcing? Do you think your own parents and brother would help you?]
Speaking of these people, the system was speechless. It felt like these people were under a spell cast by that fake, and they all favored her, even neglecting their own daughter/sister!
At first, Yue Fuguang thought that Yu Ningrou had some kind of protagonist aura that could unconsciously influence the intelligence of those around her.
Fortunately, the system told her that Yu Ningrou was just a bit lucky, and there was nothing else special about her.
I agree with the point that her fortune is strong.
Otherwise, how could a village girl who was destined to go hungry become a pampered housekeeper?
"Who said they asked them for help? Yu Qinchun is only a fourth-rank official. In this capital city, you could hit several people with a single brick. The tasks he can do are limited."
Yue Fuguang looked down on this Third Master Yu, who bore the title of her biological father.
"Then who else can you turn to? You can't even leave the third house's yard now."
Perhaps worried that Yue Fuguang, who had never learned manners, would embarrass them if she went out, the third couple only took her out to meet the Yu family members once when Yue Fuguang was first brought back.
Later, she was placed under semi-house arrest. As for whether her granddaughter's failure to pay her respects to the old lady at regular intervals would affect her reputation, the couple did not care.
If Yue Fuguang were truly an eight-year-old indigenous child, there would be concerns about her reputation. Unfortunately, she is not, but the actions of the third wife and her husband are disgusting.
He cared less about his own daughter than about the maids and servants around him.
"Didn't they say that officials of the fourth rank and above must bring their children to the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet in five days? The old lady likes a lively atmosphere, so this time she requires all children over eight years old to bring them. Don't I just happen to meet the criteria?"
"Oh right, they came to take your measurements yesterday, was it to prepare for the banquet?"
Yue Fuguang nodded. "I overheard the girls talking. Apparently, the wife made five new outfits for that fake woman just for this banquet."
I thought she'd changed her ways and remembered to make you new clothes, but it turns out it was just to impress people when she went out!
Since returning to the Yu family, Yue Fuguang has received her share of the allowances for all the young ladies, as well as the allowances for the head housekeeper.
The third wife, Madam Sun, never made a single new dress for her own daughter.
They did send over a few sets of clothes that were about 80% new, saying they were the clothes that the sixth young lady wore when she was six years old, since they were fake.
She had no idea who her own mother, Madam Sun, was trying to disgust by doing this.
"It wasn't her who remembered. It was when she paid her respects to the old lady yesterday that the old lady asked about it, and that's when she realized she had forgotten to make it for me."
When Yue Fuguang spoke of this, his face remained expressionless, revealing neither joy nor sorrow.
Even if you can get out, who can we ask for help in the capital city where we are unfamiliar with people and places? It is not afraid of exposing its existence, and it believes that it has the ability to protect Moonlight in this era of cold weapons.
"Commander, as our mission progresses, will it involve court politics and high-ranking officials?"
The moonlight gently guided the conversation.
"Yes, those tasks have high points, and they're necessary to complete the main storyline." The system said matter-of-factly.
"So even if I am favored by the Yu family, what can I do unless I become the emperor, or even just the empress? There is a rule that the empress cannot interfere in politics, so there is only so much I can do. Besides, the Great Yan will not wait until I grow up to become the empress."
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