Yu Family wiped her tears as she spoke, "Ying Er, you must accept this; it’s all part of a woman’s fate."
"Moreover, although Mr. Yan holds high office and power, there are benefits to being with him."
"He has already promised to give your father an official position, in the future, your elder brother and younger brother will have to rely on Mr. Yan······"
Yang Ying’s tears fell uncontrollably.
Yu Family used a handkerchief to wipe her tears, "Ying Er, for us won, it doesn’t matter whom we marry; we all live by relying on n."
"Your mother has seen those wounds on you, in the future, you need to be smarter, gentler, and coax your husband to avoid suffering."
Yang Ying broke down in tears, and she felt as though she wanted to die.
But thinking of her father, elder brother, and younger brother, whose future is tied to hers, being born into this family ans she is obligated to sacrifice for it.
After a fitful crying session, Yang Ying ate so food and fell asleep.
The next day, a small sedan chair was carried through the back door of Yan Mansion, and they had a new concubine ranked twenty-ninth.
······
Recently, a rumor suddenly spread in the Capital City.
It said that on the fifth day, Miss Yan of Yan Mansion was abducted by bandits.
Many people claid to have seen it with their own eyes.
Yun Jiao was in her room watching the maids pack flower dew intended as gifts for those young ladies, boxing them up one by one, when Nanny Zhou ca in from outside and softly told her about this.
The more Yun Jiao thought about it, the more puzzled she beca. When Jiang Youzhi ca to her courtyard, she couldn’t help but ask, "The day we returned from the princess’s estate, I heard quite a commotion outside; just then, was Miss Yan abducted?"
Jiang Youzhi initially hid this matter from her, not wanting her to worry, but considering Yan Beichen’s madness, he thought it best to inform Jiao Jiao, for her own vigilance.
He then told Yun Jiao about the situation; upon hearing that they originally intended to abduct her that day, Yun Jiao was shocked, "How could one act so recklessly?"
Jiang Youzhi sneered, "That’s not all. Upon returning to the city, he brazenly abducted a girl from Uncle’s wife’s family."
Yun Jiao exclaid, "Could it be Yang Ying?"
Jiang Youzhi nodded, "Probably."
"Even the Yang Family dare not report it; of course, reporting it would be futile."
"That girl has already been married into Yan Mansion as a concubine."
Yun Jiao didn’t know what to say; after a pause, she finally said, "I think I should return to Xiang City."
Jiang Youzhi shook his head, "It’s too late."
"Now that he’s set his sights on you, he can capture you no matter where you flee."
A feeling Yun Jiao couldn’t quite describe—whether annoyance or sothing else—arose in her heart.
The sensation of a blade hanging precariously overhead was deeply unsettling.
Jiang Youzhi grasped her hand, "Endure a little longer."
"Brother Lin and I have devised a plan, though it may not guarantee his downfall, if it succeeds, we can capture all his Death Warriors and the people of the martial world in one go."
"At the very least, you won’t have to fear the outdoors anymore."
Yun Jiao nodded helplessly, "You both need to be careful not to let him discover or seize any leverage against you."
Her only hope now lay in their plan’s smooth execution; confined within the mansion, she felt stifled.
Jiang Youzhi softly said, "Rest assured, we will be cautious."
After Jiang Youzhi left, Yun Jiao continued to watch the maids attentively wrap the flower dew, then instructed soone to send them out.
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