[Household Intrigue] [Political Scheming] [Struggle for the Throne] [Identity Reversal] [Emotionless Male Lead] [Modern Management] [Legitimate Daughter]
In the Great Liang Dynasty, imperial authority is in decline and powerful clans rule their own territories. The Duke of Jingguo's residence holds sway over the capital, yet it is a merciless slaughterhouse.
Qing He, the personal maid, came in carrying a bowl of slightly cooled tremella soup. Seeing her young mistress sitting all alone, her nose tingled and she couldn't help saying, "Miss, the soup has gone completely cold. Please, at least have a bite. If you keep pushing yourself like this, how can your body take it?"
Shen Qingwan's fingers paused. She raised her eyes to look at Qing He, her voice as gentle as a breeze brushing past pear blossoms. "It's all right. If it's cold, just pour it away. I don't have much of an appetite anyway."
"Miss!" Qing He's eyes reddened with worry. She gently set the bowl down at the corner of the table. "You're the legitimate eldest daughter of this household. How can you go on living in this secluded Jing Shu Courtyard? The main branch has taken your birth mother's dowry and lives in luxury, while you can't even get a bowl of hot soup on time. They're treating you far too unfairly!"
Shen Qingwan lowered her lashes, hiding the fleeting chill in her eyes, and said evenly, "Mind your words. The walls of the Duke of Jingguo's residence have never been soundproof. You and I should both remember that careless words invite disaster."
Qing He bit her lip and ultimately didn't dare say more. She only let her hands hang at her sides, aggrieved. "I just can't stand seeing you treated this way... Madam died young, leaving behind such a generous dowry, and now the main branch has it all in their hands. They even dare dock your monthly allowance. They're going too far."
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