The real daughter's life was stolen, and she was reborn and became the best in the capital

The servants gradually dispersed.

Mingjin and his family remained in the yard.

It was already late at night, and Zhou Zhaoru wanted to chat with her precious daughter for a while, but as the mistress of the Marquis' Mansion, she still had a lot of things to do.

Yanyan’s identity needs to be determined.

Tomorrow's regulations also need to be dealt with.

We also have to tell people outside about Yanyan's return home, so that outsiders know that Yanyan is back, so that she won't be inconvenienced when she goes out in the future.

Besides, the little ancestor in the room is still angry...

Having just scolded him in front of so many people, Zhou Zhaoru knew that his son cared most about his reputation and valued Yaoyao the most. If he didn't explain things clearly to him, he would definitely not be able to calm down today.

Besides, she also hopes that Xiao Rang can get along well with Yan Yan.

It would be bad if these two siblings, who are blood relatives, had a quarrel with each other. Fortunately, Yanyan was sensible, obedient and generous, and did not make a fuss with Xiaorang.

As Zhou Zhaoru thought this, his gaze towards Ming Jin naturally became softer.

She still held Mingjin's hand and said to her softly, "Mother has something else to do, so I won't go back with you yet. Have a good sleep when you go back."

"You've worked hard for most of the past month."

"Jingyue has already sent someone to tell the kitchen to prepare a new meal for you later."

"If you want to eat anything, just tell them."

Fearing that Mingjin would feel uncomfortable, Zhou Zhaoru also added: "This is your home, do whatever you want, don't be afraid."

Mingjin nodded in agreement.

Ming Jin did not comment on Zhou Zhaoru's concern.

She is no longer the Mingjin of the past. The Mingjin of the past would definitely be grateful and happy, but now she is no longer afraid of these things.

She said goodbye to Zhou Zhaoru and Ming Yuandu, and when she turned around, she walked out without looking back, without any sign of reluctance.

When I was about to walk out of the gate.

Ming Jin suddenly heard Ming Yuandu's voice behind him: "Yan Yan, wait a moment."

Ming Jin stopped and looked back.

Seeing Ming Yuandu coming towards her, Ming Jin did not call him. It was not until Ming Yuandu came closer that she asked calmly, "Do you have anything else to do?"

Ming Yuandu did not notice his daughter's alienation. Hearing this, he said nothing and just handed the thing in his hand to her.

Mingjin didn't know what it was.

After taking it, she opened her eyes wide in surprise for the first time. She looked at the badge in her hand with Ming Yuandu's name on it, her eyes filled with shock.

Ming Yuandu thought she didn't know what it was, so he smiled and explained to her, "This is my badge. It will be much more convenient for you to go out or do anything on weekdays."

Fearing that she didn't know the power of the waist badge, Ming Yuandu added: "You can use the money for the family members and the expenses of the mansion at will without your mother's consent."

He felt that he owed his daughter and wanted to make it up to her as much as possible.

"You are a good child. I am sorry for what happened today."

"I usually have a lot of work to do, so I'm not at home during the day. Your mother also has a lot to take care of, so it's inevitable that there will be omissions. If there's anything you want or want to do, take this badge and send someone to do it."

"If you want to go out, just take someone with you. You don't need to tell your mother."

This must be the most common thing Ming Yuandu said when he was at home.

He has a lot of things to do on a daily basis, let alone talk to his own children, I'm afraid he has never talked so much to Zhou Zhaoru.

Today I talked a lot to my daughter who just came back.

But after he had spoken for a long time, he did not hear any reply from the girl on the other side. He could not help but frown slightly, looked at the girl and called out again: "Yanyan, are you listening?"

"……exist."

Ming Jin came back to his senses when he heard his question.

She held the badge in her palm and looked up at the middle-aged man opposite her.

The man's brows were gentle at this moment, and one could see the kindness in his eyes without having to look closely.

She was like two different people from the Ming Yuandu in her memory who loudly scolded her for bringing shame to the Ming family and said she was not worthy of being his daughter.

Mingjin felt a little dazed for a moment.

Looking at Ming Yuandu, she didn't know what to feel for a moment.

But it was more ridiculous than touching. It turned out that he could see her grievances, and it turned out that he also knew what to do to help her gain a foothold in the family.

But in his previous life, he still let her be in a weak position and be bullied, pretending not to know, or perhaps not caring.

Mingjin didn't know what changed him.

Perhaps it was her pitiful and cute behavior at that moment that aroused his fatherly heart at that moment.

But fake is fake after all. She can't really be the obedient and sensible Ming Jin again, and Ming Yuandu can't be a kind father all his life.

She knew it.

When interests collide, she will be abandoned by Ming Yuandu without hesitation.

After a brief shock.

Mingjin's mood calmed down again.

She certainly wouldn't be stupid enough to return the badge, but instead she held it in her palm and thanked Ming Yuandu.

When Ming Yuandu saw her thanking him, he started laughing again.

"Dad will walk with you for a while." Ming Yuandu said as he took a step forward.

Ming Jin didn't say anything and followed Ming Yuandu on her own, while the other maids followed behind the father and daughter.

There is a lamp every three steps in the courtyard, making the road ahead very bright.

After Ming Yuandu walked a few steps, he suddenly asked Ming Jin: "Have you decided on a name?" He wanted to say that if no one had decided, he would choose the name.

Her previous name was given by him while reading a book.

Because she was his first legitimate daughter, Ming Yuandu read a lot of books when he chose the name, and finally decided on the word Yao.

The word "Yao" represents beautiful jade and beauty, and also expresses his hope and love for her.

It’s a pity that the cause and effect of the future are not good.

Although Mingzhu was returned, she had gone through a lot of suffering.

Ming Yuandu thought to himself that if he were to name Yanyan again this time, he would definitely give her a good name that would bring good luck and success, so that she would live a peaceful and trouble-free life for the rest of her life.

He had a good idea in his mind, but he heard the girl's voice in his ear: "Just use the word brocade, I'm used to it."

This was something Ming Yuandu had not expected.

He suddenly paused, and when he looked down at Ming Jin, he frowned slightly.

"Don't you want to change it?"

He thought the name was unlucky and bad.

Ming Jin insisted: "I'm used to it. If I change to something else, I'm afraid I won't be used to it."

Ming Yuandu couldn't help but think of Ming Yao again.

Just now, Zhou Zhaoru used Mingyao's usual excuse.

Although she didn't like the experience that this name brought her, nor did she like the things that happened behind this name, Ming Yuandu felt a little uncomfortable.

But Ming Yuandu looked at the girl beside him, thinking about the grievances she had suffered today, hesitated for a while, and finally nodded in agreement without saying much.

"Then it's up to you, as long as you like it."

He picked up his feet again and walked forward while talking to Ming Jin, "We will make arrangements for the specific entry and naming of the child when your grandmother returns."

After all, this has to be witnessed in front of the ancestors.

Although Ming Yuandu is now the Marquis of Anyuan, he still has a noble mother to look after him, so it is naturally not his turn to do such things.

He didn't think anything of it.

Instead, he was happy because his mother was about to come back.

"Over the years, your grandmother has been living on Mount Laojun praying for you, hoping that you can come back."

"When she comes back, you must respect her well." Ming Yuandu instructed Ming Jin.

Ming Jin was too lazy to care about what Ming Yuandu said.

Grandmother went to Laojun Mountain to pray for her, but in the end, wasn't it because she felt that their actions displeased her? She had left the capital for so many years because she believed that out of sight, out of mind.

He and Zhou Zhaoru are quite powerful.

My grandmother has been gone for so many years, and my second uncle and third uncle have both visited her, but these two have never been there.

Based on Mingjin's understanding of Zhou Zhaoru, he might still be hoping that his grandmother won't come back.

When my grandmother was away, she was the most honorable mistress of the Marquis's mansion, and everyone had to listen to her. If my grandmother came back, her status as the Marquis's wife would naturally be greatly reduced.

How could Zhou Zhaoru tolerate being dominated by her mother-in-law in everything with her personality?

But no matter what, it is enough that my grandmother can come back safely.

She would never make her grandmother angry again.

She will respect her well, accompany her, let her enjoy her old age, and take care of her until the end of her life.

Mingjin's heart is full of anticipation for a better future.

"I know."

Her voice unconsciously became much softer.

Ming Yuandu didn't notice it and just kept talking, nothing more than some instructions and consolations.

Another moment passed.

When he was almost at the fork in the road, Ming Yuandu stopped.

Ming Jin was about to say goodbye to him, but he heard him say, "By the way, Yanyan——"

Ming Jin raised his eyes, not knowing what he was going to say.

Ming Yuandu looked at her bright eyes, but did not speak immediately. Instead, he asked the servants following her to step back first.

Wait until they step a few steps away.

He then looked at Ming Jin and spoke in a low voice, "A few days ago, Nanzhili sent an urgent report that Xiuli Building had collapsed."

Ming Jin was stunned when he heard these words suddenly.

But this was not unfamiliar news to Mingjin. In her previous life, she also learned this news shortly after she returned home.

But at that time, she didn't learn about this from Ming Yuandu, but from an outsider.

She knew the cause of this incident. It was when Prince Chang'an passed through Yangzhou and investigated Xiuli Tower.

Following the clues of Xiuli Tower, they found their way to Yangzhou prefect Li Shizhong and Nanzhili governor Situ Lian.

The officials in Southern Zhili were completely replaced.

Not many people know about this incident yet, but it won’t be long before what happened in Nanzhili will be reported to the capital. Because of the large number of people involved in the case and the people handling the matter, it will cause quite a stir in the capital.

When Mingjin found out about it, he was shocked and puzzled.

She didn't know that Li Shizhong and Situ Lian were behind Xiuli Tower, and Man Niang never let her get involved in these things with the girls in the tower.

Man Niang once told her that in this world, the less you know, the safer you are, and the more you know, the closer you are to death.

Xiuli Building was once a shame for Mingjin, and it was also a memory that she had tried every means to wash away.

But now——

Perhaps because she had experienced so much, she felt that the past event was nothing.

Although Xiuli Building gave her painful experiences and memories, she also felt some warmth in that place.

Man Niang is the one who treats her well.

She was the one who protected her.

She was also the one who warned her not to tell anyone her secrets until she was sure whether she was safe or not.

You don’t know what the other person will do with your secret, and you don’t know whether the person you are facing is a human or a ghost.

The only person you can trust in this world is yourself.

It’s a pity that it took her a very long time in her previous life to finally realize this.

It's too late.

In her previous life, she had no one to rely on, and was worried that her family would be unhappy if they found out. After learning that Xiuli Building had fallen, although she had always wanted to find out where Man Niang had gone and what had happened to her, she didn't know how to find out.

In this life...

Ming Jin gently clasped the badge in her palm, perhaps she could find out where Man Niang was.