After rebirth, my elder sister wants to steal my husband!

Lu Nianyao, once the most popular pearl in the mansion, her beauty and talent were like the brightest stars in the night sky, attracting countless people's admiration. However, the wheel of fate made her fall from the clouds to the dust, and the ruin of her family made her a laughing stock in the eyes of everyone. Those who once envied and resented her now showed their hideous faces and came to add insult to injury.

Lu Nianyao's appearance remained the same, but her eyes, which were once full of confidence, now carried a hint of sadness. Her long hair was simply tied into a bun, and a few strands of hair fluttered gently in the wind, looking a little messy. Her face was slightly pale, but her eyes were still clear and bright, as if they could see into people's hearts.

In this dilapidated mansion, Lu Nianyao sat alone on a stone step, holding a yellowed ancient book in her hand, but she had no intention of reading. She looked into the distance from time to time, as if she was looking for something. Suddenly, a harsh laugh broke the silence.

"Hey, isn't this Miss Lu? How did you end up like this?" A sarcastic voice came, and Lu Nianyao looked up and saw a young woman in gorgeous clothes standing not far away with a smug smile on her face. The woman's name was Li Wan'er, the daughter of a merchant in the city. She had a grudge against Lu Nianyao because she was jealous of her talent and beauty.

Li Wan'er walked up to Lu Nian Yao, deliberately raised her chin, and said in a condescending tone: "Miss Lu, your family has fallen on hard times now, so you don't even know how to wash clothes or cook? Come, I have a sock here. If you are willing to wash it for me, I will reward you with a few copper coins." As she spoke, she actually took off one of her embroidered shoes, revealing the sock inside, and then threw it in front of Lu Nian Yao.

Lu Nianyao looked at the socks in front of her, and an indescribable anger surged in her heart. She used to be the eldest daughter of the mansion, when had she ever been insulted like this? However, the cruelty of reality forced her to swallow her anger. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

"Ms. Li, please respect yourself." Lu Nianyao's voice was calm, but it was firm and unquestionable. "Although my family has fallen into poverty, my dignity is still there. Your behavior will only make me look down on you even more."

Li Wan'er was so angry at Lu Nianyao's words that her face turned red. She pointed at Lu Nianyao's nose and cursed: "You bitch! How dare you put on airs here! Do you think you are still the high and mighty young lady? I tell you, you are now a lowly maid! It is your honor to wash my socks!"

"Shut up!" A majestic voice suddenly sounded, and a tall man walked out of the crowd. This man was Lu Nianyao's brother Lu Yunqi. When he learned that his sister was bullied, he immediately rushed over.

Lu Yunqi walked up to Li Wan'er and said coldly, "Miss Li, please be careful with your words. Although my sister's family has fallen on hard times, you cannot trample on her status and dignity like this. If you dare to speak rudely to me again, don't blame me for being rude!"

Li Wan'er was so overwhelmed by Lu Yunqi's aura that she was speechless for a moment. She glared at Lu Nianyao fiercely, then left in disgrace.

Lu Yunqi turned around and looked at his sister's haggard face, feeling a pang of sadness in his heart. He gently patted Lu Nianyao's shoulder and said, "Yao'er, you have suffered. It's all because of your brother's uselessness that he failed to protect you."

Lu Nianyao shook her head, holding back the tears in her eyes, and said, "Brother, this is none of your business. It's me who is incapable of protecting myself and my family. But I believe that as long as we don't give up hope, we will be able to pick ourselves up again one day."

Lu Yunqi looked at his sister's determined eyes, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He knew that his sister was no longer the spoiled young lady, and she had grown into a strong and independent woman. He secretly made up his mind to work hard to create a better future for his family and his sister.

In the following days, Lu Nianyao and her brother worked hard together to create their own lives with their own hands. Although the process was full of hardships and challenges, they always believed that as long as there was hope in their hearts, they could overcome all difficulties. And those who had once taken advantage of their misfortunes gradually faded out of their life circle under the baptism of time.

Lu Nianyao sat in the dilapidated courtyard, the moonlight shining on her pale and resolute face, her eyes flashing with unyielding light. Ever since the family encountered misfortune, she has been struggling to survive in this endless suffering, while her half-sister Lu Zhiran seems to have found a new life in this troubled world.

Lu Zhiran, with her beautiful face and graceful figure, has been known for her gentleness and virtue since she was a child. Her husband, Fu Yuzhang, was once an important official in the court, but was thrown into prison because of a political turmoil. However, just as Lu Nianyao was struggling for her livelihood and working hard for the revival of her family, Lu Zhiran received shocking news - her husband Fu Yuzhang was released from prison by the emperor.

When the news came, Lu Zhiran was sitting in front of the window of her boudoir, holding an ancient book in her hand, but her mind had already drifted away. A long-lost smile appeared on her face, and her eyes were shining with excitement. She knew that this news would change everything for her.

"Madam, good news!" The maid Xiao Cui rushed in with a happy smile on her face, "Master Fu has been pardoned by the emperor and has now left prison!"

When Lu Zhiran heard this, the ancient book in her hand fell to the ground. She stood up suddenly, tears of excitement flashing in her eyes. She held Xiao Cui's hand tightly and said in a trembling voice: "Really? Is this true? Yu Zhang...he was really released?"

Xiao Cui nodded repeatedly and said affirmatively, "It's absolutely true! Madam, you can rest assured now. Now that Master Fu is back, you and the young masters will have a better life."

After hearing this, Lu Zhiran felt as if the burden in her heart was lifted all at once. She looked at the moonlight outside the window, her heart full of expectations and longings for the future. She knew that Fu Yuzhang's return would bring her endless hope and strength.

However, behind this joy, Lu Zhiran did not forget her sister Lu Nianyao. She knew that her sister was going through unprecedented difficulties and challenges, and this news was undoubtedly a heavy blow to her sister. She couldn't help but feel a complex emotion in her heart, including sympathy and worry for her sister, as well as expectations and longings for her own future.