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  "On the orders of Madame, pick up Sixth Miss and Liu Niang at the manor. High-quality update"

  Ding Rou's hanging head startled Liu Shi, who grasped Ding Rou's slightly cold hand. Liu Shi didn't know how to comfort her, and they had left half a catty of work unfinished. Ding Rou patted the back of Liu Shi's hand, her voice very soft and low: "Mother, I'm fine, don't worry."

  When Ding Ruo lifted her head again, a faint smile appeared on her lips. Heaven won't kill me, and any setback or accident will pass with time. Being blocked in the village, Ding Ruo could no longer pretend to be dead to leave. With ample social experience, Ding Ruo was not a naive young girl, she planned before acting, impulsiveness was the devil.

  Mrs. Li's expression was dazed, it was really too coincidental, how could it be so timely? The mother who came to pick her up was surnamed Wang, married to the manager of the mansion, and was a sworn sister of Mrs. Li's aunt. The eldest lady had asked her to come, hoping that her sharp eyes would take a look at Ding Rou first to see if she had made any changes, and then report back to the eldest lady so that she could have an idea in mind. After scanning Ding Rou with her eyes, Mrs. Wang's experienced gaze paused for a moment, "Sixth Miss, you're different now."

  Wang's mother didn't dare to be careless, and with a smile, she said: "Please, Sixth Miss, gather your things and return to the manor. The eldest madam and several misses often mention you, and now that you've recovered from your illness..."

  Being ill is a great excuse, Ding Ruo smiled and nodded: "It's almost done, please trouble Mother to remember, and wait for a moment, I'll pack up with my mother."

  "Don't worry, don't worry." Wang's mother said hastily, seeing the coffin on top of the bed. Wang's mother frowned and Li's mother stepped forward: "A while ago, Sixth Miss was seriously ill and almost didn't make it. I heard that older people say to prepare a coffin in advance, and indeed Sixth Miss passed the life-and-death test. The coffin wasn't needed urgently, so it was put away. It's all made of good wood, I think it can be used again in the future."

  "It's not me who said it, but you're always thinking of taking advantage of some small benefits, and now that we have a pair of children, isn't it auspicious? Hurry up and put them away, or else I'll go back to the mansion and tell my elder sister to pack up."

  Mrs. Li smiled and became more enthusiastic and close: "Don't tell Auntie, she has a bad temper and will scold me to death, it's my fault if I make her angry."

  Mrs. Wang grasped Mrs. Li's arm, with a hint of blame: "At this age, having a child is extremely rare, yet you're not being careful, worrying that if something happens to you, the two little ones will be left unattended, how can that be? Tsk, tsk, tsk." Mrs. Wang knew she had misspoken and slapped her own mouth, supporting Mrs. Li as they entered the house to wait for Ding Yu to pack up, also taking the opportunity to ask about Ding Yu's situation on the farm, so she could report back to Madame when she returned.

  Although Mrs. Li loves to take advantage of bargains, she is not a bad person and is grateful for Ding Ruo's great kindness. Thinking of her son and daughter, she praises Ding Ruo as if she were a flower, saying that she is steady, kind, calm, wise, clever, and filial, leaving Mrs. Wang stunned. "Is this really the Sixth Miss? I thought I was listening to a celestial maiden from heaven."

  "Royal aunt, I'm telling the truth, Sixth Miss..." Li Mama lowered her voice to a whisper, "It's not something to be said in front of outsiders, but since it's you, I'll say it. After Sixth Miss recovered from her illness, she became completely different. I heard from Liu Niang that when they went to Luofeng Mountain to toss copper coins, Sixth Miss hit the target with one throw. This means..."

  It goes without saying that De is too clear, and Wang's mother was surprised: "Hit the middle? It can't be that Liu Niang intentionally... No, with Liu Niang's character, she wouldn't lie. But it's been five or six years since I've heard of a young lady hitting the copper coin, still, Sixth Miss has great luck."

  "Sixth Miss has great fortune, isn't that the good fortune of the Ding family? Without hiding it from Aunt Wang, I'll say that in two years when the little girl is a bit older, I'll send her to Sixth Miss."

  "Really?" Mrs. Wang was even more surprised, as Mrs. Li had always been reluctant to let her daughter serve the young ladies.

  Mrs. Li pursed her lips and smiled quietly, "I'm reluctant to let Ah Tou go be a maid, but as the saying goes, 'near vermilion one becomes red, near ink one becomes black'. Following Sixth Miss will broaden her horizons and gain experience, which is better than being stuck in a rut. Sixth Miss is kind-hearted, and with Aunt keeping an eye on her, I can rest assured."

  Queen Mother smiled and said, "What benefits did Sixth Miss give you? Your mouth is as sweet as if it had been smeared with honey."

  Mrs. Li said seriously: "I truly respect the Sixth Miss and Aunt Wang, please pass on a message to my aunt that the Sixth Miss is my benefactor."

  "Alright, alright, I've got it."

  Although Li Mama said something, it was just a cover-up. She wouldn't say anything important in the letter, she was just saying it to herself. Wang Mama also had her own thoughts and remembered what Li Mama said. When she spoke with Madame, Wang Mama would naturally help speak well of Sixth Miss. Wang Mama looked at Ding Ruo with new eyes, Li Mama wasn't someone who would put in so much effort for just a few taels of silver. Especially since Wang Mama had seen Ding Ruo herself, compared to her previous arrogance and stubbornness before leaving the estate, Ding Ruo was more gentle and calm. In front of Wang Mama, Li Mama felt like she was facing Madame, Sixth Miss had a good chance of making a good marriage, and now they were forming a good relationship. If one day she needed to ask for Sixth Miss's help, it would be easier to speak up.

  Here is the translation:

  People like Wang Mama, who are old mothers in the mansion, not only have to be loyal to their masters but also have to have good eyesight. Wang Mama didn't rush Ding Ruo to set off, instead she chatted with Li Mama and kept the things that Li Mama's aunt had sent over. As someone who has been through a lot, she advised Li Mama a few words. Coincidentally, Wang Guan Shang heard about the people coming to pick up the girls and sighed, "Man proposes, God disposes." Sixth Miss was destined to be an official's daughter. Wang Guan Shang's heart skipped a beat as he had been wanting to curry favor with Sixth Miss. He hurried back and as soon as he entered the door, he saw Wang Mama. Wang Guan Shang shared the same surname as Wang Mama and they had some interactions in the mansion years ago. Wang Guan Shang smiled and said, "Auntie."

  Madam Wang smiled, "I haven't heard this aunt's voice for a while, I hear she has improved recently?" Wang Guanshi presented her with dried fruit and nuts, "Aunt is joking, in the past I didn't get scolded by Aunt and was muddled, today seeing Aunt made me suddenly enlightened, from now on I won't dare to cause trouble."

  A few words made Wang's mother laugh, and she threw the white peanuts into her mouth. "I'll say it again, if you dare to treat Li's niece poorly, I won't forgive you. My little son is more capable than yours."

  "The nephew listens to his aunt."

  When they were chatting and laughing together, Wang's mother heard that Wang Guan was speaking well of Ding Ruo, both explicitly and implicitly. Wang's mother had a premonition, thinking that after Sixth Miss returned, there might be some excitement in the mansion. Although she didn't have as much face as Li Mama in front of Eldest Lady, she also knew some inside information. Fourth Concubine led her son back to the capital, and Eldest Lady owed her a favor. Moreover, although Fourth Concubine was not as noble as the Ding family, she was extremely wealthy, with silver and gold filling her warehouses. Wang's mother guessed that Eldest Lady might also have the intention of marrying off one of her illegitimate daughters, which is why she came to fetch Sixth Miss.

  "Xiao Rou, don't be sad." Liu looked at Ding Rou with a hint of a smile, her heart aching as she saw the usually bright and spirited eyes dimmed. No one knew better than Liu how much Ding Rou had done to escape the Ding family, and now all her previous efforts seemed to have been in vain. Liu was truly worried that her daughter wouldn't be able to hold on, so she pushed the teacup towards Ding Rou. "Take care of yourself, there are still hurdles ahead that haven't passed."

  Ding Rou's heart was filled with unspeakable disappointment, just a little bit short. Ding Rou smiled and said: "Mother, I'm really fine, it's just training."

  "Back at the manor, I... am Sixth Miss now. Mother's heart... heart... " Liu gently wiped away her tears and grasped Ding Rou's hand. "Little Rou, when we get back, listen to Madam's words, keep a distance from Third Miss, and be closer to Fifth Miss instead. In everything, compare yourself to Fifth Miss, even if you suffer losses, it will still be worth it. The flesh that falls off your body will still be cherished and pampered, let alone Fifth Miss who is sensible, Madam dotes on Fifth Miss, can't because..."

  Speaking ill of Mrs. Dai, Liu couldn't bear to show her face, but she didn't make it clear that if Ding Ruo made a fool of herself again and was thoroughly disliked by Mrs. Dai, Ding Ruo wouldn't be sent back to the villa, but would be married off far away, and Liu would hardly see her daughter again.

  Liu bit her teeth, thinking that her daughter was more important than her mother-in-law. She silently recited the name of Amitabha Buddha and confessed to the Buddha, hoping that the sin of speaking falsely would be punished on herself instead of Ding Ruo. "Because Madam gave a few words of praise and a good face, Zhang Ruo became arrogant again. What Madam hated most was a young lady who didn't know her place. What Madam loved most were her own flesh and blood. Thinking that Madam looked at others with different eyes, she had to give in to the fifth young lady."

  "Got it, mom." Ding Rou smiled at Liu Shi, who was blushing. Liu Shi was too honest, and even saying a sentence that wasn't bad would make her feel so embarrassed. It's really unknown how she managed to stand firm in the Ding household. From this point of view, the first wife is quite good, always protecting Liu Shi. Otherwise, even if she didn't fight for anything and knew her place, it's hard to guarantee that she wouldn't be taken advantage of.

  "Mother can't be called again, Xiaorou, for my own good and for yours too, don't call me that anymore." Madam Liu's eyes were brimming with tears, "Mother knows you're considerate, thinking of Mother in your heart, not just the words on your lips."

  Liu's family hugged Ding Rou, "Let mother take another look, after returning to the mansion, I have to move to the embroidery building to live, I have to serve by Madam's side, it's not hard to meet again, but it's hard to say a few intimate words."

  "I secretly call her mother." Ding Rou couldn't afford to recklessly challenge the rules of the mansion. To live a good life, one had to understand the rules, and only when she had the power could she abolish the rules that made Ding Rou uncomfortable.

  "I will often go see my mother, and my wife won't stop me too much."

  The young lady was close to her biological mother, and for the first wife, it wasn't considered an obstacle. Ting Ruo never thought of pleasing her stepmother, just keeping a respectful distance was fine, following the rules that needed to be followed. In the future when she got married, Ting Ruo would think of ways to not let her stepmother take advantage of her, taking careful steps and planning ahead. Ting Ruo didn't believe she would be controlled by her stepmother. After returning to the mansion, seeing the first wife again made the memories in her body gradually fade away, and Ting Ruo took over her body. The original hatred, anger, and resentment of Ting Ruo all disappeared along with it. Ting Ruo didn't plan on taking revenge, she just wanted to live a good life as an official's daughter. As long as Third Miss Ding Min didn't provoke her again, Ting Ruo was happy to see her struggle. How could a young lady from a humble background obtain a good and noble marriage?

  Ding Ruo sat in the carriage of the Ding Manor, taking a last look at the Zhuangzi that had passed more than half a year. The corner of her mouth rose with confidence, and she wondered what would happen when she returned to the Ding Manor. She wouldn't be at a disadvantage anyway.

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