In an old house in the south of the Yangtze River, among the blue bricks and black tiles, there are lush flowers and trees, but it cannot hide the tension and uneasiness in the house. Lu Nianyao, Lu Zhiran's sister, has always been proud of herself, but now in this spring season, she is irritable and uneasy.

Lu Nianyao has a beautiful face, but there is always an arrogance between her eyebrows that is difficult to conceal. She is dressed in luxurious clothes, gold hairpins and jade, dazzling, but it can't cover up her inner panic. Ever since Lu Zhiran's husband Fu Yuzhang returned, her heart felt like being pressed by a huge rock, and she couldn't breathe.

In Lu Nianyao's boudoir, the maid Ke'er lowered her head and hands, not daring to breathe. She knew that her mistress had been in a very bad mood recently, and she would be punished if she was not careful. Ke'er was also uneasy, fearing that she would become the target of the mistress's venting.

"Ke'er, do you think Fu Yuzhang is really that scary?" Lu Nianyao suddenly spoke with a trembling voice.

Ke'er raised her head and answered carefully: "Miss, I have only heard that Master Fu is a skilled martial artist, wise and brave, but I have never seen him in person."

Lu Nianyao snorted coldly, with a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes: "Never seen it? As my maid, you can't even find out this little information?"

Ke'er's heart tightened, and she knelt down quickly: "Miss, please calm down. I did try my best, but Master Fu has been staying at home since his return, and it is difficult for outsiders to spy on his whereabouts."

Lu Nianyao glared at Ke'er, her anger was still burning. She thought of all the bullying she had done to Lu Zhiran in the past, and her heart felt like it was on fire. She knew very well that Fu Yuzhang doted on Lu Zhiran, and if he knew what she had done, he would definitely not let it go.

"What about Lu Zhiran? Has she been doing anything recently?" Lu Nian Yao continued to ask.

Ke'er answered carefully, "Miss, since Master Fu came back, Miss Lu has been staying at home and has been inseparable from him. She doesn't seem to have mentioned the past, but just stayed with Master Fu wholeheartedly."

Lu Nianyao was even more upset when she heard this. She thought of all the bullying she had done to Lu Zhiran in the past, and her heart felt like it was cut by a knife. She knew that although Lu Zhiran didn't say it on the surface, he must be holding a grudge against her in his heart. Now that Fu Yuzhang has returned, she is even more worried that Lu Zhiran will take the opportunity to retaliate.

"Damn it! That Lu Zhiran is such a bitch! How dare she be so arrogant!" Lu Nian Yao suddenly shouted angrily, stood up abruptly, and swept the teacup on the table to the ground.

Ke'er was so frightened that she trembled all over and quickly knelt on the ground: "Miss, calm down! Miss, calm down!"

However, Lu Nianyao's anger was like a flood and beast, and she could not calm down. She looked at Ke'er kneeling on the ground, and she became even more irritated. She kicked Ke'er and shouted angrily: "You are a waste! You can't even do a small thing! What use do I have for you!"

Ke'er was kicked to the ground, almost crying in pain, but she knew that she couldn't cry out loud at this moment, so she could only endure the pain and kneel on the ground without moving.

After Lu Nianyao vented her anger, her anger subsided a little. She looked at Ke'er kneeling on the ground, and a trace of disdain flashed in her eyes. She knew that Ke'er was just a maid beside her. Even if she beat and scolded her, what would it matter? But the fear and anxiety in her heart were like weeds, growing wildly.

She knew very well that what she had done to Lu Zhiran in the past had touched Fu Yuzhang's bottom line. Now that Fu Yuzhang had returned, she had to act carefully, otherwise if she angered him, the consequences would be disastrous.

Lu Nianyao took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. She knew she couldn't go on like this or she would be doomed sooner or later. She had to find a way to save the situation and put herself in an invincible position again.

However, she knew in her heart that this would not be easy. Fu Yuzhang was not an ordinary person. His wisdom and martial arts were extraordinary. And his love for Lu Zhiran made her feel powerless. She knew that she had to act carefully to avoid being retaliated by Fu Yuzhang.

Lu Nianyao slowly sat back in her chair, clenching her hands into fists. Her heart was full of struggle and contradiction. She knew she couldn't go on like this and had to make changes to keep her position. But how should she do it? This question made her heart full of confusion and anxiety.

As night fell, the ancient house in Jiangnan was shrouded in silence. However, for Lu Nianyao, this quiet night was filled with endless anxiety and restlessness. She lay on the exquisite sandalwood bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

The moonlight shone through the carved window lattice, sprinkled on her frowning brows, and set off her pale and haggard face. Her heart was filled with fear and worry, as if an invisible hand was tightly grasping her heart, making her unable to breathe.

Lu Nianyao's thoughts were like a tangled mess, difficult to sort out. She recalled the various insults and provocations she had given to Lu Zhiran in the past, and a deep regret welled up in her heart. She knew very well that her behavior had angered Fu Yuzhang, this gentle but secretive man, once he got angry, he would be like a thunderbolt.

This fear and anxiety made her unable to sleep or eat. Whenever it was late at night, she would always hear Fu Yuzhang's cold and majestic voice, which made her shudder. Her heart was filled with guilt and self-blame. She knew that she could no longer be as arrogant and domineering as before, and she had to restrain her behavior to avoid a greater disaster.

However, her heart was filled with reluctance and struggle. She did not want to lose her position and power in the family, and she was even more unwilling to admit her mistakes to Lu Zhiran. This contradictory mentality made her suffer, as if she was burned by fire.

Lu Nianyao's lips trembled slightly, and she reached out her hand and gently stroked her lips. This was once a place she was proud of, but now it has become a pain in her heart. She remembered that she had spoken rudely to Lu Zhiran and even hit her. Those vicious words and cruel actions pierced her heart like a sharp knife.

She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down. However, her heart felt as heavy as if it was being pressed down by a huge rock, making it difficult for her to breathe. She knew that she had to make a change to get rid of this pain and anxiety.

So, she struggled to sit up from the bed and lit the candle on the table. The dim candlelight reflected her pale and haggard face, and also reflected the determined light in her eyes. She decided that from now on, she would restrain her behavior and no longer be an enemy of Lu Zhiran. She would use her actions to make up for her past mistakes and strive for Fu Yuzhang's forgiveness and acceptance.

However, it is not easy. She knows that she must work harder and be more patient to win Fu Yuzhang's trust and respect. However, she is willing to work hard for her future and pay for the harmony of the family.

In this way, Lu Nianyao spent long nights in anxiety and struggle. She looked forward to the arrival of dawn and a new beginning.

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