The mistress is reborn, no one who bullies me can escape

The pavilions are surrounded by gurgling water, and the towering buildings and palaces are arranged in an orderly manner. The Grand Tutor's Mansion is restrained and low-key yet luxurious and grand.

This was the place she had longed to return to in her previous life, but now that she was actually here, she felt only endless disgust and aversion.

The indifference and ruthlessness between her relatives was like a huge chill blowing in her face, like an invisible net tightly binding her, almost making her breathless...

"Sister, I have really wronged you these days."

"Third brother, you are too serious. If you want to say that I am wronged, it is my second brother who suffered in prison."

How could Third Brother Xue not understand the deeper meaning of these sarcastic remarks?

But he still had a smile on his face, and said gently, "I know that my sister is still upset about Qing'er, but after all, we are a family connected by blood. Father and eldest brother mean that no matter what, we cannot become estranged because of Qing'er's matter."

"Third brother, you worry too much. I have never cared about Xue Qing'er. As for the blood relationship you mentioned, I don't think it will change because of Xue Qing'er."

Third Brother Xue frowned, his eyes revealing a hint of dissatisfaction and confusion.

He knew in his heart that no matter what, Xue Jinhua was the real daughter of the Xue family, and this could not be changed.

Even without Xue Qing'er's existence, this fact cannot be shaken.

However, at this moment Xue Jinhua said such words, which made him feel very puzzled.

He couldn't help but doubt whether his understanding of this merchant's daughter was wrong.

Was she just trying to fool him? Or did she really have some deeper meaning?

For a moment, Brother Xue San fell into deep thought and began to re-examine the sister in front of him.

Xue Jinhua, who was sitting nearby, seemed calm and composed, as if she had anticipated all this.

After a while, she stood up gently, adjusted her skirt, and then said calmly: "It's getting late, and my mother doesn't seem to like seeing me here. In this case, I don't think there is any need for me to stay any longer. Then, I'll take my leave first."

Third Brother Xue put down the teacup in his hand, and asked with a trace of concern on his face: "Sister, now that such a big thing has happened to the Zhao family, do you have any worries? You might as well tell me, maybe Third Brother can help you."

Since showing weakness didn't work, he could only adopt the strategy of temptation.

She stopped and slowly turned around, her eyes calmly falling on the strange yet familiar face in front of her, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and she smiled faintly: "Speaking of which, I really do need Third Brother's help with something, but I think Third Brother may not agree."

"Oh?" Third Brother Xue raised his eyebrows with interest. "Sister, just tell me. If you don't tell me, how do you know I won't help you?" He wondered in his heart, wondering what kind of request this sister would make, but no matter what, he had to remain vigilant.

Xue Jinhua curled her lips slightly, with a sly look in her eyes, "I'm sure third brother also knows that Zhao Yuxuan has been stripped of his title by the emperor and has no chance of rising again. As for me, I'm very concerned about the relationship between him and Xue Qing'er, and now there's no possibility of a future with him. I wonder if third brother can come forward and help me get out of the Zhao family." Her voice was understated, as if she was just talking about a trivial matter.

However, Third Brother Xue's expression suddenly changed, and he said sternly: "Nonsense, it's absolutely nonsense!" His eyes were full of anger and dissatisfaction, and he seemed to be very shocked by Xue Jinhua's proposal.

But when he saw that Xue Jinhua still had a faint smile on her face, he realized his gaffe and quickly explained, "Sister, what I mean is that the Zhao family is in trouble now. If you choose to leave the Zhao family at this time, won't you be despised by everyone?" His tone became gentle, but there was still worry in his eyes.

Then, Third Brother Xue said earnestly: "The most important thing for a woman is reputation. Third Brother means that I hope you can wait patiently for a while. After the affairs of the Zhao family are gradually forgotten by people, Third Brother will help you solve this matter. This will not only protect your reputation, but also avoid unnecessary trouble. What do you think?" His eyes were sincere and concerned, trying to make Xue Jinhua understand his painstaking efforts.

It seemed like an improper reason, but Xue Jinhua knew very well in her heart that after the prince of Prince Zhuang died, the Xue family had tried their best to get Xue Qing'er to leave the palace, and that was why they acquiesced to her relationship with Zhao Yuxuan.

Now when it was her turn, he said that he would think of a solution only when the matter was forgotten. He was just trying to fool her.

"What if everyone never forgets?"

"Will not."

"Is Third Brother so confident?" A hint of sarcasm flashed in Xue Jinhua's eyes. "Then I will trust Third Brother for once and go home to wait!"

Third Brother Xue breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Sister, since I have already promised you one thing, then shouldn't I also promise you one thing?"

This seems to be the main point, right? This is the real reason for calling her back, right?

Xue Jinhua looked at him calmly, secretly guessing his intentions in her heart, but she said, "Oh, Third Brother, tell me."

"It's like this. Isn't your second brother still in prison? I was thinking... can you help put in a few good words for your second brother?"

Seeing Xue Jinhua silent, Third Brother Xue quickly explained, "I know what your second brother did to you was excessive, but after all, we are still siblings. If there is anything, just talk it out. When your second brother comes out, I will ask him to apologize to you."

Hearing this, Xue Jinhua couldn't help but sneer in her heart. Apologize? What a ridiculous word.

If an apology really worked, why would she go to such lengths to seek revenge? The Xue family had never considered her a real family member, but instead treated her as a fool who could be used and deceived at will.

So, she pretended to be innocent and asked softly, "Okay, I wonder how Third Brother wants me to help?"

When Third Brother Xue heard this, he immediately smiled and said quickly, "It's very simple. You just need to say that the herbs you donated were given to you by the Xue family. Although our Xue family has prescriptions for the plague, those prescriptions have not been verified. We are worried that it is not safe for the people to eat, so we have been hiding it from everyone."

Haha, how ridiculous, how could that be possible? That would just be shooting oneself in the foot!

The Xue family gave me the medicinal herbs? All the credit goes to the Xue family?

Then wouldn't the medicinal herbs that I presented to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince before have become a farce?

It was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who originally ordered Xue Lao Er to be thrown into prison. If he were to change his mind now and plead for mercy from His Majesty, wouldn't that be tantamount to openly opposing His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?

In this case, what way out is there for Xue Jinhua to survive?

"Sister, don't worry. After this is over, I will definitely find a chance to explain to mother that Qing'er's matter has nothing to do with you. I firmly believe that mother will understand your difficulties and may even gradually accept you. Then we can become a truly harmonious family."

If time could go back to her previous life, when she heard the word "family", her heart would immediately soften and she would agree without hesitation.

However...she will never make the same mistake again in her life.

"No problem! I will report the truth to His Majesty when the time comes."

Third Brother Xue was secretly happy in his heart, but on the surface he still pretended to be calm and said: "Then I will arrange for my sister to meet the emperor immediately."

However, Xue Jinhua continued, "But Third Brother, before that, I have to trouble you to do something."

Third Brother Xue frowned and replied anxiously, "Sister, no matter what happens now, it is not as important as your second brother's matter! Can we... deal with your second brother's matter first and then talk about other things?"

Xue Jinhua shook her head to show her disagreement, and explained: "Third brother, you may not know, the situation at home is very urgent. If these problems cannot be resolved, I am afraid I will not be in the mood to see His Majesty."

Xue Sange sighed helplessly and asked, "Then sister, please tell me what needs to be solved?"

Xue Jinhua answered firmly: "I hope the Duke of Zhenguo can come to my mansion to propose marriage to Zhao Yuting."

Hearing this, Third Brother Xue's eyes widened and he shouted in surprise, "Sister, are you crazy? The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion is a first-class mansion with a high status. And since Zhao Yuxuan was stripped of his title, your mansion has been far behind the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. Such a marriage is totally inappropriate. How could the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion agree to it?"

"Oh... Since Third Brother doesn't want to, just pretend that I never said anything. As for the matter of meeting His Majesty, I think I have to go back and think about it." After saying that, Xue Jinhua was about to turn around and leave.

The meaning of this sentence is very clear. If Brother Xue San does not agree to this matter, then there is no need to mention the meeting with the emperor.

After hearing this, Third Brother Xue immediately felt helpless and anxious. He quickly stopped Xue Jinhua and said, "Okay, then give me three days. I will definitely give you an answer. But please remember what you said."

Hearing this, Xue Jinhua showed a satisfied smile on her face: "Of course!" Then she left the room.

After Xue Jinhua left, Fourth Brother Xue came in and said to Third Brother Xue with a frown, "Third Brother, Xue Jinhua is getting more and more cunning now. We really underestimated her before. I think we should not trust her easily."

"No matter how powerful she is, she is just a woman. Now that the Zhao family has been destroyed, the only one she can rely on is our Xue family. Don't worry! She dare not jump around." Third Brother Xue answered confidently.

"Also, you should go and comfort mother. After second brother comes out, I will definitely ask Xue Jinhua to apologize to Qing'er." Third Brother Xue's words were as harsh and ruthless as a sharp blade.