The depths of the senior lady's heart sighed as she spoke, "Felicia, your father only wishes for you to live through each day. There's no need for further explanations. Where is she? Help the First Miss pack her belongings!"Luna Sandra's face grew cold, and suddenly she stood up from the ground and said, "Madam, you should let me bid farewell to the young miss."The senior lady looked at her, her brows slightly furrowed."Alright," Beta Henry responded to Luna Sandra's urgent plea, pondered for a moment, and then instructed the person beside him, "Those responsible for today's investigation, except for those we can trust, they all—"Emma overheard from a distance, her gaze lowering. Beta Henry intended to eliminate those servants who knew too much. But the people in this room were all the heads of the Seldom family. Who would be willing to risk their wealth and transmit information outside? However, the maids might be different. At any time, they might betray their masters. Even Dr.
This Valentine's Day, isn't it too sensitive? She was exposed to the point where she didn't know how to respond."I'm sorry, I am truly foolish..." Draco lowered his head and said. He shouldn't have said these words, which might put the Third Madam in a bad mood.Emma smiled, gripping his hand tighter. "No, it's not because we're on the same boat that I said these things to you. It's the opposite. I like you, Draco. That's why I don't want you to get hurt."Draco looked up, "So, am I being too weak, causing trouble for you?"Emma paused for a moment, shaking her head. "No."Draco's dark eyes couldn't see their depths. "At this point, does the Third Madam still want to console me?""Everything I've said is true." Emma looked at him intently, speaking seriously, "You're a smart young man, and you'll become even smarter than me. You'll become a support for the Third Madam and me. Since I don't have a younger brother, you're like my flesh and blood." Here, Emma paused and chuckled.The co
Emma looked on, feeling sorry for the Third Madam. The Third Madam wanted to step down from her position, but the other party didn't believe her intentions. They tried to take over to feel at ease personally. Most people probably couldn't explain it, but Emma understood. Luna Sandra was that kind of person—never letting anyone slip from her grasp.The Third Madam chuckled, but suddenly, a lump was in her throat. She couldn't help but start coughing. Emma gently patted her back, and Draco quickly came over.A maid brought a copper basin over, and the coughing finally subsided after a while."I thought I might live a few more years," the Third Madam spoke between breaths, "But now, it seems there aren't many days left..."In her previous life, the Third Madam passed away after Draco went through an unexpected incident. Draco had been saved, but the Third Madam had unintentionally contracted an illness. Could nothing change? Emma held the Third Madam's hand tightly, wearing a comforting
Draco's voice choked up, and his head lowered onto his arm. He sounded hoarse and distressed, but for the first time in his voice, Emma didn't hear vulnerability and weakness. Instead, there was a clear and icy resentment: "Half a month ago, on the way back from praying to Buddha, my mother saved a young woman. She gave her food and water, and the woman was grateful to my mother. But later, my mother discovered that the woman came from an epidemic-stricken area. At first, we didn't think much of it, but I remembered that event when my mother fell ill. Something didn't seem right. That path is a route the palace women take to go up the mountain to pray to Buddha. Even though the common people are fleeing, they don't go up the lonely mountain; they go to the bustling town. Why did she go up the remote mountain? On the way, we encountered numerous carriages, but she kept silent. Why did she suddenly fall in front of my mother's carriage? She only gave us water and food, so why did she wa
Luna Sandra quickly realized that this young child had thoroughly exposed her actions. She smirked coldly, turned her head away without paying attention, and continued to pretend to wipe her tears with a fake show of emotion. While she feigned indifference outwardly, her heart pounded rapidly, making her uncomfortable. How could her perfectly orchestrated plan be discovered by a mere child? This was genuinely troublesome!At this point, the people outside had begun to worry, and the news of the Third Madam's passing had surprised many.When the Third Madam was alive, she had preferred simplicity, and even her funeral arrangements had been modest, avoiding excessive extravagance. As a result, the mourning period was not long. However, considering her status, dignitaries and aristocrats from the capital city came to pay their respects. Luna Sandra took charge of the mourning arrangements, making everything appear organized and tidy. Everyone praised her for her kindness, generosity, and
Draco looked at the peach and lowered his head, a glint of light passing through his eyes before disappearing without a trace.He had learned from his mother that he had to endure it no matter what happened. Only then could he continue staying in the Seldom family.He picked up the smashed peach from the ground, and a cold smile appeared on Draco's lips. He seemed not to notice the dirt on the peach, wiping it with his hand and taking a bite.Everyone was shocked, including the Third Prince, Alpha Jeffn. He squinted his eyes again, wondering if this young boy was too young to realize he was being humiliated or if he was capable of enduring things that ordinary people couldn't."Tasty?" Ethan, after his initial surprise, broke into a satisfied smile and asked in a loud voice."Delicious. Thank you, Second Young Master." Draco's long hair obscured his sparkling eyes, and he quickly lifted his head, revealing a gentle smile.The sun illuminated his slender figure, tall and thin.Some gas
Alpha Jeffn stopped laughing and regained his seriousness. He said, "That's enough. Lady, please take your leave."Emma's brows furrowed deeply in response, and emotions flickered in her black and white eyes as if... it was a hint of sorrow.Emma was feeling sorrow because of her. A sudden realization struck Draco's heart. He was flooded with resentment and anger that subsided as quickly as it came.Emma spoke softly, "Draco, let's go."Felicia's eyes turned icy, and she suddenly exchanged a subtle glance with Lyly. Lyly immediately understood, stepped forward, and gently pushed Ethan.Then, Ethan accidentally stepped on Draco's robe.Emma suddenly turned her head and witnessed this scene.Noble families always knew how to maintain their dignity, especially before noblewomen. They usually behaved very elegantly and courteously. However, there were people like Ethan who were both despicable and of low status. Emma finally understood why Beta Jaylen didn't like this son of his. This guy
Is she disrespecting people too much? Just letting you oppress others, huh? It's not that easy! Emma's clear yet cold eyes stared directly at Ethan. "Cousin, I'm giving you a chance to redeem yourself. If you don't want—"She laughed softly and turned to the Fifth Prince. "Your Highness should report to the Lycan King.""You—" Ethan's face turned pale, almost speechless. Finally, he exhaled heavily. "Alright, I'll go down and find it."After he spoke, he gathered his robe and jumped into the pond.Lyly tightly grabbed his hand. "Second Brother, ignore her. Come back here—"Emma smirked and asked, "So, Cousin Lyly also wants to join him down there?"Lyly was momentarily speechless, her eyes filled with a desire to tear Emma apart. Then, she stamped her foot in frustration, turned, and said, "Third Prince, what should we do now?"Alpha Jeffn silently shook his head. Emma's imposing presence and logical argument made it difficult for others to object. He slowly shook his head.Felicia's
The second stepmother’s eyes swelled like peaches. If anyone who looked at her would think she was so compassionate.Only she knew how much effort it took to put on this facade, even using the best perfumes layered six or seven times just to make her complexion appear slightly paler.When she saw Felicia dressed in vibrant red, she was initially surprised, but then a bitter smile appeared in her eyes, and she determined not to give her time to change clothes.She grabbed her hand and said, “Quickly come in, senior lady is waiting for you!”Felicia misunderstood the meaning behind these words, becoming even more convinced that her maternal grandmother had passed away.Overwhelmed with joy, she tried to restrain her expression of happiness, intending to brush off the woman’s hand.However, unable to avoid the onlookers, she was forcefully dragged into the main hall by the woman. As soon as she stepped inside, she heard the second stepmother exclaim, “Senior lady, Felicia has returned!”
Emma estimated it to be three months, but in reality, Luna Sandra passed away just a short month after the mourning was announced at Alpha Goode Manor.On that day, before dawn had even broken, representatives from the Goreng family were already knocking on the grand doors of the Seldom family mansion.Carol received the news first and hurriedly came to report, “Luna Sandra has passed away!”Although prepared for it beforehand, upon hearing those words ringing in her ears, she still felt surprised.“Why so soon?” Luther beside her couldn’t help but remark.Carol’s face carried a hint of sarcasm as she replied, “After the Goreng family brought her back, just as the young lady said, they invited the Imperial Physician from the palace to examine her, but the lady’s condition had already deteriorated critically. She refused to take her medicine. The Goreng family tried everything, even inviting a renowned healer from the south, but before that person could arrive in the Capital, Luna Sand
Luna Sandra despised this second maid, her eyes darting around, wide open with surprise. It turned out that every flower, every blade of grass, every door and window, every piece of furniture, and even the mountainside, the dining hall, everything was plastered with yellow talismans.This bizarre scene left Luna Sandra dumbfounded.Miona exclaimed, “This is—”She turned back to look at Luna Sandra, her eyes questioning, but Luna Sandra seemed bewildered, unable to say anything. Nanny Marry breathed a sigh of relief; currently, Luna Sandra was confined to her room, though she ate and took her medicine three times a day as usual. However, the third young lady had quietly instructed that no one be allowed to talk to her. Over time, Luna Sandra seemed to forget how to communicate, spending her days in a daze, her nerves gradually deteriorating. Now she even refused to take her medication, constantly claiming to see spirits and sometimes even rolling off the bed. At this moment, her breath
Luna Sandra’s grandmother observed Emma from afar, clad in simple attire, with a graceful figure and gentle footsteps. Her eyes carried a hint of a smile as she appeared, lacking the ostentatious beauty of a moonflower, yet her gentle smile and serene demeanor, with tranquil eyebrows, exuded a rustic elegance, akin to a proud white orchid.Luna Sandra glanced, immediately recognizing Emma’s subtle strength. Such a girl lacked the captivating beauty of Felicia, but concealed her own power and charm. While she seemed plain at first glance, she stood out among a myriad of blooming flowers, inadvertently dominating the room.Emma acknowledged Luna Sandra’s assessing gaze with a calm smile, sincerely addressing her, “Emma pays respects to the maternal grandmother, the first sister-in-law.”Luna Sandra remained silent, her maid Miona astute, stepping forward to support Emma’s hand, carefully assessing her from head to toe, remarking, “The third cousin is exquisite, pure and gentle, generous
He suddenly remembered something, his face darkening. “Has someone angered you?” The words had barely left his mouth when he immediately felt regret. Tentatively, he reached out, lifting her face, a tear as cold as ice falling onto his hand without warning. Clearly cold as it was, the young man’s heart felt as if it had been scorched in an instant, a pain inexplicable.Emma raised her head, her eyes devoid of tears, as if the tear in his hand was merely an illusion. She smiled gently, whispering to the confused young man, “Younger brother...”Now, the only person she could fully rely on was him.If possible, she hoped, he would not change throughout his life.“I won’t let anyone bully you.” The young man reached out, stroking her soft hair.Emma was stunned, then immediately smiled. At this moment, she thought the young man was joking, but later discovered she had been mistaken.Today, Dan rode a horse straight to the Seldom family’s residence.Dan hurried to Emma’s side, kneeling dow
The king, very suspicious. So everything that happened today was within Emma’s calculations.Emma turned away, and the distant fire cast an uncertain flickering light on her face. Her voice was calm, so ordinary that nobody could sense the unprecedented fatigue beneath it. She said, “I did this for the Seventh Prince’s own good.”Edward looked at her in surprise.Emma continued, “Today’s events, on the surface, Luna Daisy, were reprimanded by King Lycan. However, King Lycan knows he wronged Luna Daisy and even contemplated assassination. King Lycan will conclude that someone overwhelmed with jealousy against his beloved consorts plotted against Luna Daisy, always so gentle. Tell me, who will think King Lycan is a threat and resort to taking action against her?”“You intentionally chose Luna Meria?” Edward looked at her in disbelief.“That’s right, Luna Meria’s second son, who is also my Second Elder Brother, was married into the Alpha Male’s household. He has a legitimate daughter who
King Lycan’s face turned purple with anger, and he ordered an investigation. The result of the investigation found a wooden nameplate hanging from the waist of one of the palace maids, used for distinguishing the maids. This nameplate was traced back to Luna Daisy’s palace.At that moment, the expressions of everyone present changed dramatically.Luna Daisy had always been highly favored by King Lycan and had remained unshaken in her position for many years. But now, King Lycan was furious as he held up the wooden nameplate meant to distinguish the palace maids and threw it strongly in Luna Daisy’s direction, saying, “Luna Daisy, is this the good deed you’ve done?”Luna Daisy’s face suddenly turned pale. She had been in the palace for many years and had seen her fair share of such situations, but she had never witnessed King Lycan this furious. Overwhelmed by the sudden catastrophe, she was so frightened that she almost collapsed on the ground. Her usually sharp mind went blank, and s
Luna Meria, upon hearing these words, displayed anger and bitterness on her face, saying, “Emma, if it weren’t for your desire to compete with Naomi, how could she end up in this state? Everything is because of you...”Monami looked at Luna Meria with sympathy and believed that this had nothing to do with Emma. If it weren’t for Naomi’s haughty attitude, Emma wouldn’t have wanted to compete with her. Furthermore, her injury was an unfortunate accident. Just as Monami was about to speak, Emma gently interrupted, saying, “Miss Monami, I have a few words to speak with my aunt. Could you step out for a moment?”Monami was a wise and tactful young lady who understood human nature. She believed Emma wanted to explain things to Luna Meria, so she smiled and said, “Of course I’ll leave for now. I’ll find you later.” As she observed the behavior of many young noble ladies who were often haughty, Monami, with her martial family background, admired Emma’s straightforward, intelligent, and courag
“Carol, present your treasure to the Seventh Prince,” Emma gestured.Carol approached Emma with a stony face and retrieved a bronze mirror from within her clothes, and Edward quickly understood.“I asked Carol to pay attention to the surroundings. When that person shot the arrow, she signaled me,” Emma explained simply. Many complex details, such as how Carol had detected Samuel, how she had chosen the perfect moment, and how they had communicated, remained unspoken, but Edward still understood.It was all part of a carefully orchestrated plan.Emma invited Naomi to the horse race, but in reality, she had intended for Naomi to die in her place.Edward asked, puzzled, “Why did you choose Naomi? From what I know, you are ruthless and wouldn’t spare the innocent.”Emma chuckled and replied, “Some people have been noticing Luna Meria and Naomi coming to Luna Daisy’s camp the past few days. They wondered why they were so concerned about me. I thought I should repay their kindness in some w