The Female Lead Decides to Act Wickedly

However, due to the power of Prince Qi’s Mansion and the arrogance of Princess Yongping, no one dared to speak out.

Though others did not speak, Princess Qi might have her own suspicions.

The appearance of the ”true legitimate daughter” would ignite Princess Qi’s suspicion directly, prompting her to investigate.

At this time, the Ma Family would timely push Wei Yong’s House to the forefront.

As for Wei Yong’s House, the lives of their entire family were in the hands of the Ma Family, so she could only confess willingly and apologize with her death.

...The whole incident was just a ”coincidence.”

Perhaps it had some entanglement with the Ma Family, but it wouldn’t lead to any suspicion on the Ma Family itself.

If things were to be exposed in the future, it wouldn’t implicate the Ma Family, let alone their relatives!

He Tiantian: ...Indeed a house fight expert, a wild writer with high intelligence and emotional quotient.

Wei Yong’s House: ...Indeed all plots and schemes appear so fragile, laughable in the face of power!

Ma Family secretly laid out plans, having everything under her control.

He Dian would not have the upper hand regarding identity. On the contrary, Ma Family gained a helper, the legitimate daughter of Prince Qi’s Mansion, becoming more noble.

At this point, if she wanted to deal with He Dian, it would be easier than crushing an ant!

However, Ma Family did not intend to destroy He Dian but wanted to stand on the moral high ground to condemn the scumbags publicly.

Allowing He Dian to leave the Marquis Mansion, indulging Gu Jingyuan to secretly meet with He Dian... just waiting to catch them in the act, making the scandal known to all, then Ma Family, the victim, could withdraw from the Marquis Mansion.

Her mission would then be half-completed.

As for the other half—

Cough cough, with the ”true legitimate daughter” as her backing, when the Heir of Prince Qi becomes the new emperor, Ma Family and her three children can live leisurely and securely in the Capital City!

The remaining half of the mission can also be completed smoothly!

Perfect!

”Alright, no matter whose wrath he faces outside, it has nothing to do with me!”

Ma Family composed herself and continued speaking to Fei Cui: ”From now on, he and I will go our separate ways. Apart from the title of husband and wife, we have no ties!”

Ma Family intentionally put on an expression of ”there is no greater sorrow than a heart that is dead.”

Seeing this, Fei Cui had not a hint of doubt but immense sympathy for her master.

It’s all the fault of the Third Young Master; he broke our Young Madam’s heart.

And that He Dian is not a good person either.

Knowing well the young master is a noble and already married with children, yet she still took advantage to enter the Marquis Mansion’s riches.

It is really their fault that our Young Madam and the young master have gone from a loving couple to becoming strangers now.

The Young Madam is so pitiful!

Fei Cui and several confidants of the original master were all feeling sorry for Ma Family like this.

So now, no matter how Ma Family expressed contempt or even revealed the intention of parting ways with Gu Jingyuan, no one was surprised, much less discouraged her.

Alas, although they weren’t the Young Madam, they found it difficult.

The Young Madam, as the person involved, having experienced betrayal from a loved one, must be even more heartbroken and desperate.

”...Young Madam, in a few days, it will be the Lower Yuan Festival, and Qingyun Temple is hosting the fasting rituals. I heard the Eldest Princess will also attend.”

Understanding Ma Family’s sentiment, Fei Cui simply changed the topic.

The fasting rituals at Qingyun Temple?

Ma Family narrowed her eyes, thinking it was indeed a great opportunity she chose for the grand appearance of the ”true legitimate daughter.”

”Yes, Qingyun Temple was originally a Royal Taoist temple, and the Eldest Princess An Le is a devout believer in Taoism, attending the fasting rituals at Qingyun Temple every year.”

Fasting rituals are just a general term, referring to the preparation practices required in Taoism before blessings, sacrifices, and other rituals, such as bathing, dieting, recitations, repentance, and sacrificial rituals.

However, for Qingyun Temple, the fasting rituals have become a grand event.

Every year during the Lower Yuan Festival (the fifteenth day of the tenth lunar month), the temple master of Qingyun Temple personally hosts a grand blessing ceremony.

With the support of the Eldest Princess An Le, the noblewomen in the Capital City also take pride in attending the fasting rituals at Qingyun Temple.

Over time, it has become a grand gathering among the circles of nobles in the Capital City.

Sometimes, even the Emperor, feeling playful, would change into informal attire and join the fun.

Ma Family, as the Young Madam of the Marquis Mansion, naturally had the qualification to attend.

”Young Madam, the Young Madam of the Household has already instructed someone to make new clothes. I will check them in the sewing room later!”

Mentioning the fasting rituals, Fei Cui’s attention shifted to preparing clothes and accessories for the master.

Ma Family did not pay much attention, as the highlight of the day certainly wasn’t the contest of beauty among the ladies, but—

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He Tiantian was unaware of Ma Family’s plan, but she had heard about the upcoming grand event at Qingyun Temple.