Me? I was transported into a book? And I became a vicious villain?

Chu Mengmeng was not dominated by impulsive emotions. She knew that if she wanted to defeat Chu Yunyao and Aunt Zhao, it would not be enough to rely on passion alone. She needed a careful plan and... "allies".

After thinking about it, Chu Mengmeng decided to start by winning people's hearts. She began to approach the servants in the mansion intentionally, giving them small gifts from time to time, asking about their well-being, and showing her approachable side.

However, Chu Mengmeng's show of goodwill did not receive the expected response. Although the servants were respectful to her on the surface, they pointed fingers at her and whispered about her behind her back.

"Have you heard? The eldest lady seems to have changed her personality recently and is very nice to us."

"She's just pretending. Who doesn't know how she bullied us in the past?"

"That's right. It's easy to change a country, but hard to change one's nature. I don't believe she will really treat us well!"

These words, word for word, reached Chu Mengmeng's ears, like basins of cold water, extinguishing the fire of hope burning in her heart.

She didn't understand why she had made changes but still couldn't get recognition from others? Was she really like they said, that her nature was hard to change, and she was destined to become a vicious female supporting role that everyone despised?

For the first time, Chu Mengmeng doubted her own abilities, and a deep feeling of powerlessness surrounded her.

She walked aimlessly in the garden, and the beautiful flowers seemed to have lost their former color.

"What are you thinking about?"

A clear voice came from above her head. Chu Mengmeng raised her head and saw Xiao Yichen standing in front of her in white, as gentle as jade.

She forced a smile and said, "Nothing, I just think the flowers in this garden are a little wilted."

Xiao Yichen naturally took her hand and led her to a corner full of roses: "Look, these flowers are so beautiful and full of vitality."

Chu Mengmeng looked at the flowers in front of her, but she didn't feel any joy. She whispered, "No matter how beautiful the flowers are, they will wither one day, right?"

Xiao Yichen noticed her depression and gently held her in his arms: "Flowers bloom and fade in their own way, so don't worry about it. You must also believe that you, like this flower, have infinite possibilities."

Chu Mengmeng raised her head, her eyes moistened: "But why do I still not get recognition from others even though I have tried so hard?"

Xiao Yichen gently wiped away the tears from her eyes: "Recognition takes time and sincerity. You just need to be yourself, and time will prove everything."

His words were like the warm sunshine in winter, dispelling the haze in Chu Mengmeng's heart.

At this time, Su Mubai and Lin Wan'er came together. When they saw Chu Mengmeng, Lin Wan'er immediately stepped forward and held her hand, asking with concern: "Mengmeng, what's wrong with you? Did someone bully you?"

Chu Mengmeng shook her head and was about to explain, but Su Mubai spoke first: "Are the servants in the mansion gossiping again? Don't pay attention to them, they are just a bunch of snobs!"

"That's right!" Lin Wan'er echoed, "Don't worry, Brother Su and I will help you! If anyone dares to bully you, we will help you bully back!"

A warm feeling surged in Chu Mengmeng's heart. She was so lucky to have such a group of friends who treated her sincerely.

"Thank you," Chu Mengmeng smiled, "I'm fine, I just suddenly felt a little emotional."

Su Mubai and Lin Wan'er looked at each other, obviously not believing her words, but did not ask any further questions.

"Come on, let's go sit in the garden. I brought some freshly made pastries," Lin Wan'er took Chu Mengmeng's hand and led her to the garden.

The sun shines in the garden, reflecting the blooming flowers, and also illuminates the hope in Chu Mengmeng's heart. She secretly resolves to work hard to change her fate and never let her friends down.

In the next few days, Chu Mengmeng cheered up and began to prepare for the "counterattack" plan. She used her golden finger to secretly collect information, analyze the situation, and formulate strategies.

However, just as she was preparing to implement her plan with full confidence, a sudden piece of news came like a bolt from the blue, plunging her into the abyss.

"Miss, something bad has happened!" Xiao Cui, the personal maid, ran in in a panic, her face pale, "Master...Master... "

"What's wrong with the master?" Chu Mengmeng's heart tightened, and an ominous premonition came to her mind.

"Master... was appointed by the Emperor as an imperial envoy to go to the border to quell the rebellion!"