chapter 8

Chapter 8

“Of course not!” Ye Liaozhai smiled kindly, speaking earnestly, “Everything I said just now was out of anger. You are the only legitimate daughter of Ye Mansion-how could Father bear to mistreat you?”

Ye Piaoling chuckled.

Say whatever you want, I won’t believe a word of it.

Judging by this scummy father’s behavior, she seriously doubted whether the original owner was even his biological child!

Ye Liaozhai asked with concern, “If you want to eat anything, just tell the kitchen to make it!”

“Alright. Also, my monthly allowance-it seems it hasn’t been properly given for quite a while…”

“Outrageous! Father will send someone with some silver notes to you soon. How could the Prime Minister’s Legitimate Daughter lack money? If word got out, wouldn’t people laugh at us!”

“Thank you, Father.”

“Child, why be so polite with Father?”

Seeing that she accepted his kindness, Ye Liaozhai was very satisfied. “Father still has official duties. I’ll come keep you company when I have time.”

Before leaving, he comforted her again, worried: “Ling’er, Father knows you’ve suffered some grievances these past three years. Now that your Immortal Vein is about to recover, you must cultivate well from now on-don’t feel inferior anymore!”

“Alright,” Ye Piaoling nodded, “Father too, you should be confident!”

Ye Liaozhai was taken aback, not understanding what she meant.

Ye Piaoling encouraged, “Father isn’t that old, really. Just see a good physician and take care of yourself-you’ll be fine… Don’t ever feel inferior!”

Ye Liaozhai: “…”

An emo smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

If not for the Immortal Vein, he really wanted to slap her.

At this moment, he could only suppress his anger and squeeze out, “You don’t need to worry about me. Rest well!”

With that, he hurried away, almost fleeing.

…

Not long after.

The household servants filed in, bringing fruit, pastries, monthly allowance, and cultivation pills.

“Eldest Miss, these were all sent by the Master,” the steward said respectfully with a smile. “If you need anything else, just let us know!”

After everyone left, Fox Shadow, who had been standing by, finally spoke in astonishment, “Eldest Miss, what’s going on? Why is the Prime Minister suddenly treating you so well?”

Ye Piaoling picked up a grape and popped it into her mouth. “Because I told him that in another month, my Immortal Vein will recover.”

Fox Shadow was a bit shocked. “Immortal Vein recovery? Is that true?”

“Nope.”

“You lied to the Prime Minister?”

“If I didn’t, would I just wait to be locked up and eat salted vegetables?”

A month isn’t actually that long.

But precisely because it’s short, Ye Liaozhai is full of hope and utterly convinced!

Fox Shadow worried, “But what if your Immortal Vein hasn’t recovered by next month?”

“Let next month’s self worry about next month’s problems.”

Ye Piaoling stretched lazily. “Right now, I just want to enjoy this sudden beautiful life!”

And, by the way, figure out how to get my hands on the Regent King’s Belt.

Today proved that the Silly System is pretty powerful, and its rewards are genuinely useful-a single talisman made Aunt Liu spill her deepest wishes that she’d hidden for years…

After Aunt Liu was carried back to Wenxiang Courtyard, she woke up not long after.

She had no idea what had happened, or why she’d blurted out her innermost thoughts…

Aunt Liu was on the verge of a breakdown: “It was Ye Piaoling! That little wretch must have done something!”

The maid Qiao Shu, serving by her side, also wore a look of resentment.

Qiao Shu had originally served Ye Piaoling, but had cozied up to Aunt Liu early on, thinking Aunt Liu would become the head mistress. Later, when Ye Piaoling was about to become a nun, she immediately moved to Wenxiang Courtyard, hoping for a better future…

But she hadn’t expected Aunt Liu to be so unreliable!

Qiao Shu only regretted choosing the wrong master in a moment of foolishness!

Aunt Liu didn’t notice her regret, muttering to herself as if possessed: “It was Ye Piaoling who harmed me, everything happened in her courtyard… It must be her!”

Suddenly, she grabbed Qiao Shu’s hand, eyes wide with fury: “You’ve been by Ye Piaoling’s side for so long-tell me, does she know any witchcraft?”

Qiao Shu was startled.

Then, an idea formed in her mind: “I don’t know, but why not let me go to Falling Petals Courtyard and investigate, find evidence that she’s plotting against you…”

“Good, go now!” Aunt Liu was desperate to clear her name. “Once you have evidence, report to the Master immediately-it’s all her witchcraft controlling me, I’m innocent!”

Qiao Shu immediately hid her scheming look and left.

She was indeed eager to check out Falling Petals Courtyard.

Rumor had it the Eldest Miss’s Immortal Vein was about to recover, so there would surely be plenty of benefits there, while Aunt Liu’s side was already finished.

If she could return to serve the Eldest Miss, that would be perfect!

The Eldest Miss had always been soft-hearted and indecisive. As long as Qiao Shu said a few good words, she was sure she could return to Falling Petals Courtyard…