The girl beside the Prime Minister's wife's eyes instantly reddened when she saw Wan Ge like this: "My sister is so beautiful."
His face was full of praise, but in his heart he was thinking: He's just a country bumpkin, what right does he have to compete with me?
So what if she's beautiful? Back then, her parents sent her to the countryside because of her.
Wan Ge bowed to her parents and said, "Greetings, Father and Mother, Elder Brother and Elder Sister."
As Wan Ge finished speaking, she also turned her gaze to the girl beside the Prime Minister's wife, her elder sister, and the adopted daughter of the Prime Minister's family.
Her master told her that her adopted sister was born with a lucky fate and could bring good fortune to those around her who were kind to her.
The Prime Minister's family sent her to a country estate to be raised because of her good fortune.
Because a high-ranking monk once said that although she would not bring misfortune to her family, her birth chart was incompatible with her foster sister's. If she did not send him away, her foster sister's lucky charm would not fall on the people of the Prime Minister's mansion.
So, hoping for this good fortune, they sent her to the village shortly after she was born.
They initially adopted their foster sister out of kindness, but later it was out of greed for good fortune.
Even knowing she wouldn't bring bad luck to the family, they sent her to the estate and ignored her, hoping for good fortune to come their way, which nearly caused her to starve to death there.
Upon meeting my adopted sister today, who seems to have the luck of a koi fish, I can indeed sense her extraordinary fortune.
With her kind of luck, even if she weren't in the Prime Minister's residence, she would probably be just as lucky elsewhere; she's the kind of person who brings good fortune to whoever she's in.
Because of the saying that whoever treats her well will be blessed, the Prime Minister's mansion doted on her madly, presenting her with whatever she wanted, whether she wanted it or not.
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"My Wan Ge, it's good that you're back, it's good that you're back." The Prime Minister's wife's tears fell easily, her eyes full of heartache.
Wan Ge simply nodded with a faint smile, showing little enthusiasm for her and no reaction to what she said.
Wan Ge knew that the other party was just pretending. If she really cared about her, she wouldn't have disregarded her life or death, and she wouldn't have gone so many years without even glancing at her. Otherwise, she would have discovered that she was no longer in the manor long ago.
"Mother, don't be sad. Your sister is back now," Lu Yunchan, the foster sister, comforted the Prime Minister's wife.
"Cicada is right, they're finally back."
Wange didn't mince words with them, but asked directly, "Why did Father and Mother bring me back?"
They were the ones who brought me to the manor, weren't they? And they could call me back anytime. Now they're acting like they can't bear to see me go, and that I'm finally back. What does that mean?
The prime minister's expression stiffened for a moment, but he quickly recovered: "Your parents called you back because they were afraid you would suffer on the estate."
Wan Ge really wanted to laugh. If they were truly afraid of suffering, they would have called themselves back long ago. Why wait until now? It's just that their motives are impure. She just doesn't know what they really want to do.
"So everything's alright?" Wan Ge didn't go along with his wishes, but simply replied indifferently.
The prime minister couldn't help but frown. Why was his daughter so cold, and what kind of things was she saying?
"No, it's just that since you're of marriageable age, your parents have found you a good match."
"A good place to go?" If Wange didn't know what they were really up to, she might have thought they were being very sincere.
But now that I know what they're up to, seeing their hypocritical faces makes me feel disgusted.
"His Majesty is selecting consorts. If there are women of marriageable age in your family, at least one must enter the palace. Don't worry, with your father's status and position, your status after entering the palace will definitely not be low. Once you enter the palace, you will be an empress, second only to the emperor, enjoying a wealth and honor that many people can only dream of."
"Is it a good place?"
"certainly."
Wan Ge laughed again: "Since it's a good place, shouldn't Father arrange it for my eldest sister first? After all, she's ahead of me in the queue, and my brother isn't married yet. I'm only just reached that age, so isn't it a bit too early for me?"
"Your older sister already has someone she likes. Your older brother has been busy with important matters, so he hasn't been able to get married yet. Well, these things are not your concern. Just listen to your father. Your father would never harm you."
"I can enter the palace, but I need you to sign this." As she spoke, Wan Ge took out the paper she had put in her bundle.
After glancing at the contents of the paper, the Prime Minister's face instantly turned ashen: "Nonsense! Do you know what you're doing?"
"All I know is that if Father wants me to enter the palace, he has no choice but to sign this."
"Miss is still not clear-headed after the long journey. Someone, please take her back and let her rest."
After saying that, he turned to Wange and said, "Just consider today's events as you talking nonsense because you were too tired and hadn't rested well. You absolutely must not mention it again."
"I only have one request, Father, please think it over carefully." After saying this, Wange left with the nanny beside her.
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Back in the courtyard, Wan Ge sat on the pavilion, looking at the koi in front of her, and sprinkled some more fish food.
Lu Yunchan's luck is indeed amazing. The blooming flowers, tall trees, and fat fish before our eyes are largely due to Lu Yunchan's luck.
With such strong luck, it's no wonder that she lost so badly and ended up being unloved by her parents.
The old nanny beside her was the original owner's mother's dowry maid. When she saw the second young lady like this, she hesitated for a moment but still spoke up to persuade her.
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