"My Lord, I don't mean to interfere in Madam's affairs. I just want to do my best to help as much as I can."

Jiang Jilian looked at Ye Wanxue. He pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Wanxue, I am indeed touched by your kindness. But you should know that these things are not without people doing them, but the rules and arrangements of the mansion have long been set. If you insist on doing it, I am afraid you will be criticized."

Ye Wanxue frowned slightly, "My Lord, I am not ignorant of the rules, but sometimes, the rules need to be flexible. The mansion is losing money every day. If we don't make any adjustments, I'm afraid it will become even more difficult. I am willing to bear all the criticisms, just for peace of mind."

"Madam will take care of these. I'm afraid that if you insist on your own way, it will hinder Madam," Jiang Jilian said calmly.

Although Jiang Jilian's words were calm, they revealed an unquestionable determination.

"My Lord, I don't mean to interfere in other people's affairs. I just want to do my part. I see the difficulties in the mansion clearly. If I can offer some useful suggestions, even if it's just a little bit, I will be satisfied."

............

Jiang Lili was a little depressed. After showing off her abilities a few times, she began to feel sorry for herself and couldn't muster any energy for anything.

Jiang Lili sat on an exquisite rosewood chair, staring at the bronze mirror in front of her with empty eyes. Her once beautiful face now looked a little hideous because of the scars. Her heart was filled with endless sadness, and the decadent look became more and more intense.

Nanny Yin walked in quietly, and seeing Jiang Lili's appearance, she couldn't help but feel sad. She walked to Jiang Lili's side and said softly, "Miss, don't be sad anymore. This scar will heal slowly."

Jiang Lili raised her head, a trace of gratitude flashed in her eyes, but she soon returned to her decadent look: "Mammy, I know you are comforting me, but this scar... I can no longer enter the palace to see the prince. Everything I have is ruined."

Nanny Yin gently held Jiang Lili's hand and said firmly, "Miss, don't forget that you still have us. We will accompany you through this difficult time. Moreover, although this scar has ruined your appearance, it cannot ruin your heart. You are still the brave and kind Jiang Lili."

Jiang Lili's eyes gleamed when she heard this, but soon dimmed again: "But I hate him, I hate Jiang Ren who destroyed everything for me. He's dead, but I still don't think it's enough. I want him to be alive, so that he can see with his own eyes how I am troubled by this scar, so that he can regret it and suffer."

Nanny Yin's face changed slightly. Jiang Lili had deep hatred in her heart, but such strong hatred would not benefit her. She said softly, "Miss, hatred will only make you more miserable. Jiang Ren is dead. You should let go of the past and start over."

Jiang Lili shook her head, tears streaming down her pale cheeks: "Mammy, you don't understand, this scar has made me lose too much. I used to be so confident and proud, but now, I can only hide in the mansion, watching others laugh and talk, while I can only bear this pain silently."

Nanny Yin watched Jiang Lili's tears fall, and her heart ached even more, but she also knew that any words of comfort would be pale and powerless at this moment. She stood there quietly, accompanying Jiang Lili and letting her emotions vent.

There was silence in the room for a moment, and Nanny Yin slowly spoke, trying to divert Jiang Lili's attention elsewhere: "Miss, do you still remember when we were little and we caught butterflies in the garden together? You were so happy at that time, that smile..."

Jiang Lili's tears gradually stopped. She shook her head slightly and tried to pull up the corners of her mouth, but it only made her smile look more desolate: "Mammy, when I think of those beautiful memories now, I just want to cry. I once thought that I would be the happiest woman in the mansion and would become the prince's favorite wife. But now, even the qualification to enter the palace has been deprived."

Nanny Yin sighed. She walked to the window, opened the curtains, and let the sunlight shine into the room. "Miss, life is always full of surprises and changes. What you are going through now is just a hurdle in life. You must believe in yourself and you will be able to overcome it."

Jiang Lili looked at the sunshine outside the window, a trace of confusion flashed in her eyes. She gently stroked the scar on her face, her heart full of doubts. Can she really get over this hurdle? Can she really let go of hatred and start over?

Jiang Lili spread her hands indifferently, but said stubbornly: "Jiang Ren deserved to die, I have no regrets! Even if he wanted to turn into a ghost to kill me, he shouldn't look for me! Besides, I'm not afraid of ghosts!

Nanny Yin's eyes flashed with worry, she sighed softly, walked slowly to Jiang Lili's side, and carefully straightened her clothes. Her hand gently brushed Jiang Lili's cheek, her eyes full of concern.

"Miss, why are you doing this?" Nanny Yin's voice was gentle but firm, as if it carried a soothing power. "Jiang Ren certainly deserves to die, but don't you have a trace of guilt and uneasiness in your heart?"

Jiang Lili frowned slightly. She raised her hand and gently stroked the scar on her face. A trace of pain flashed in her eyes. However, her tone was still firm: "Mammy, I have no guilt in my heart. Jiang Ren's actions have long made him unworthy of being a human being. His death was a decision made by my father to protect the family's reputation. I was just a bystander."

Nanny Yin shook her head slightly, a trace of disappointment flashing in her eyes. She slowly sat down and motioned Jiang Lili to sit down as well. The two of them faced each other, and Nanny Yin slowly said, "Miss, do you really think you are just a bystander? Jiang Ren's death was certainly his fault, but do you really not have a trace of resentment and anger in your heart?"

Jiang Lili was silent for a moment, her eyes became deep, as if she was recalling something. She slowly said, "Of course I have resentment and anger. I hate him for ruining my life, preventing me from seeing the prince, and making me lose the chance to enter the palace. But I hate myself even more for being powerless and for not being able to beat him to death with my own hands."

Nanny Yin felt a pain in her heart when she heard Jiang Lili's words. She sighed deeply, a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes, but she still forced a smile and comforted her: "Miss, I understand your mentality, but don't forget that life goes on and you still have a long way to go. Jiang Ren's matter is over, you can't let the shadow of the past overshadow your future."

Jiang Lili was silent for a moment, looking at Nanny Yin's wrinkled face, a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She smiled slightly and said, "Mammy, you are right. I can't let the shadow of the past cover my future."

...........

Lu Yundi held Jiang Zihan's hand and waited in the jewelry store until Cuiying came back with Jiang Lili. The three of them walked into the store together, with Lu Yundi smiling, his eyes full of concern and expectation.

"Li Li, are you okay?" Lu Yundi asked softly, his words revealing deep concern.

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