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I would never show weakness, for I knew well that Xu Jinwei was always clever and meticulous. Unfortunately, it wasn't until the end of my last life that I truly saw this clearly.
I also understood that she didn't genuinely despise wealth; in fact, she was more eager for it than anyone else. She was simply greedy, wanting both riches and a good reputation. Thus, just like in my previous life, she pretended to struggle with our mother's departure, going mad in the courtroom while secretly allowing our mother to witness her disgrace multiple times.
Our mother, feeling guilty, treated her even better, always wanting to take her away and regard her as the legitimate daughter of the the Ye Family. Yet, she skillfully maintained her distance, repeatedly declining with polite words. She then continued to busy herself with my hypocritical father, establishing a lofty image and befriending the scholars at the academy.
Ultimately, when she turned eighteen, she achieved remarkable success in her studies and was hailed as a genius woman. Soon after, she decisively and swiftly abandoned my father and me, taking over Ye Residence and becoming the cherished jewel of the the Ye Family.
As for me in my previous life, I remained trapped in the sorrow of my parents' separation, foolishly following Xu Jinwei back to my father's house. Consequently, I spent the latter half of my life supporting these two hypocritical scoundrels until I was worn out and bedridden.
When I finally woke up, I found myself drugged and sent to the bed of a beastly man, all so they could apply for a grant of five hundred taels from the court. How ridiculous it was! They claimed to despise the smell of money while using me to exchange for all their clothing, food, shelter, and silver. It was utterly nauseating.
Having lived again, I had made up my mind. I would break free from this pair of beasts disguised as father and daughter and seek some justice for myself. I certainly did not intend to let go of such a noble identity as Miss the Ye Family. Therefore, upon returning to Ye Residence with my mother, I immediately proposed to change my surname to Ye. No longer would there be Xu Jinxiao; only Ye Jin would remain.
As soon as I expressed my thoughts, my mother showed a look of surprise, while my stepfather, Uncle Ye, appeared quite moved and immediately gifted me a fine jade pendant.
"Thank you, Uncle Ye," I said sweetly as I accepted it. After all, I was not as hypocritical as Xu Jinwei; wanting something was not shameful.
I then calmly walked up to my mother and softly remarked, "Mother, your judgment this time is excellent."
With that, I slowly ascended the stairs to choose my bedroom.
I must say, there was a distinct difference in wealthy households. Looking at the magnificent mansion, I felt a surge of joy in my heart. Just a single incense burner here probably equaled half a year's worth of my previous labor.
As I was lost in the splendor before me, I inadvertently bumped into someone who exuded a faint scent of sandalwood, like the warm spring sun that invigorated me completely.
Raising my eyes, I met a pair of deep-set eyes filled with disdain.
Wasn't this just like a scene from a play? I was about to swallow hard when suddenly I was pushed away with considerable force.
"I—"
"Greetings, sister," came a voice as cold as ice from the stairs below.
When I regained my senses and looked again, the person had already turned and left, leaving only a distant figure behind.
I felt embarrassed and unsure of what to do.
I guessed who this person was—Uncle Ye's only son, Ye Mo, the future head of the the Ye Family. He was indeed a young nobleman from a prestigious family; there were few memories of him from my past life.
I didn't dwell on it much further.
In the following days, nothing significant happened. My mother and Uncle Ye were inseparable, performing their harmonious duet in front of me and Ye Mo.
Every day, my heart felt like it was beating like a drum. Ye Mo, however, remained calm and composed.
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