The leading lady was caught in a dilemma, not daring to lay a hand on her, yet her daughter was killed and she didn't know who was the murderer. The mystery made her hate Jiang Yuyan to the bone, seeing Jiang Yuyan benefiting from her daughter's death.
However.
Jiang Yuyan was no longer the weak little white flower of her early days. When the leading lady tried to punish her again, she boldly connected with the official sent from the palace to guide her and condemned the hostess's actions. After all, Jiang Yuyan was going into the palace and might even become an imperial consort one day!
Brilliant!
If this was a drama centered on a female lead, Jiang Yuyan's action could be described as a real slap in the face, from being suppressed at the beginning to turning the table entirely on her own, it was truly delightful!
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On Earth.