In early June, heavy rain transformed Suzhou into a picturesque landscape.

In the main hall of the Sang family mansion in the south of the city, Sang Chengfeng, the father of Sang, sat in the main seat, with his wife, Madam Chen, sitting beside him.

He held a celadon teacup in his hand, slowly took a sip, and then looked up at the two people kneeling below.

"Huanhuan, it's true that your mother saved the young master, but the young master is an exceptional person, a member of the imperial family. What kind of women hasn't he seen? You have nothing outstanding about you except for your looks. If you were to enter his inner quarters, you would probably be devoured without a trace! But—"

Sang Chengfeng placed the teacup in his hand on the rosewood table next to him and softened his tone.

"Your sister Sang Ling is different. She was carefully raised by your stepmother. She has a pleasing personality, impeccable manners, and is impeccable in everything she does. Compared to you, she is more suitable for this marriage. Huanhuan, can you understand your father's good intentions?"

Sang Chengfeng looked down at him with a condescending gaze, and as he spoke, his voice carried a hint of coercion.

The hall was quiet, with only the sound of rain falling on the eaves. No one responded for a long time.

Seeing this, Sang Chengfeng's sharp eagle eyes turned cold, and Madam Li, the head of the household, was also getting impatient.

The Sang family is indeed a well-known silk merchant family in the Jiangnan region, but in this country, agriculture is valued more than commerce, and merchants have the lowest social status.

Seeing that her daughter Sang Ling had reached marriageable age, she was ready to consider marriage.

Madam Li was dissatisfied with all the choices she made, and was just thinking about whether to use this exceptionally beautiful concubine's daughter as a stepping stone for her daughter.

Yan Xi, the heir of the Marquis of Jing'an in the capital, unexpectedly came to the door with a jade pendant, saying that his mother was traveling in Jiangnan when she was pregnant and was unexpectedly robbed by bandits, but was rescued by a woman named Ning Yue.

The two got along very well after spending half a month together, so they agreed that if they were destined to be together, they would become in-laws, and if they were of the same sex, they would become sworn brothers/sisters.

However, just as the lady was being found, the imperial power changed hands. After dealing with the situation, he could no longer find the woman. It was only in recent years that he heard about her and managed to find her.

Upon hearing the news, Li was so shocked she almost gritted her teeth.

There was no other reason than that the woman named Ningyue was her husband's concubine, whom he had brought from the countryside.

This woman stole all of Sang Chengfeng's favor as soon as she entered the mansion!

She always acted hesitant and timid, which made Sang Chengfeng, who always loved beautiful women, go so far as to dismiss all the concubines and maids in the mansion in order to please her!

She almost gave up her position as the legitimate wife!

Fortunately, she drugged her during childbirth, causing her death, otherwise...

But Li never expected that even though the other party had been dead for so long, he would still leave her with such a big surprise!

She was filled with hatred, how could she bear to let her daughter be overshadowed by Sang Huan, a motherless bastard?

After much thought, Li came up with the idea of ​​a substitute marriage. Since Ning Yue had been dead for so long, as long as they switched the identities of the two women, once Sang Ling married into the capital and had no one she knew, who would expose the truth?

When the two of them return to Suzhou after their relationship has improved, even if someone wants to say something, they'll have to think twice before giving up.

As for Sang Huan? If the other party is willing to cooperate, she will find her a good family to live with.

If you don't want to...

She can kill Ning Yue, and she can kill Sang Huan.

As for whether Sang Chengfeng will pursue the matter?

After Ning Yue died, Sang Chengfeng focused all his attention on the shop. He didn't even come back to see Sang Huan's full moon celebration, let alone investigate it.

Otherwise, why would the other party sit with her in the hall, forcing Sang Huan to give up the marriage?

Thinking of this, Li looked at Sang Huan kneeling below her, a hint of triumph appearing in her eyes, but her face showed concern and helplessness, her voice gentle and persuasive.

"Xiao Huan, it's not that your father and I are forcing you, it's just that your sister is indeed more suitable than you."

Moreover, the Marquis's mansion is not like the Sang family's; there are strict rules there, and the slightest mistake can result in death.

You grew up without your mother by your side, and I was too busy managing the household to teach you... This..."

The implication was that she was being belittled for not knowing the rules as well as Sang Ling.

She talked a lot, but the hall remained silent.

For a moment, the fake smile on Li's face stiffened.

She clenched the handkerchief in her hand, sighed softly, and looked pleadingly at Sang Chengfeng beside her.

As the head of the family, Sang Chengfeng felt that he had already given this illegitimate daughter enough face.

But the other party remained stubborn and refused to back down. Sang Chengfeng felt his authority had been challenged, so he slammed his palm on the table and shouted angrily.

"Sang Huan! This is all for your sake! Don't be ungrateful!"

At the same time, the girl in the pink dress trembled slightly and slowly raised her head.

Sang Huan entered the plane a few breaths ago. As soon as she entered, her consciousness was completely occupied by the memories in her mind, and she didn't have time to see what was going on around her.

Only now did she finish receiving the memories and come back to her senses.

With her long, delicate eyelashes trembling slightly, Sang Huan slowly raised her head, her eyes, as clear as autumn water, meeting Sang Chengfeng's gaze.

Sang Chengfeng was taken aback. Before he met Ning Yue, he had a large number of wives and concubines in his household, and his children were countless.

After meeting Ning Yue, he sent those women away from his residence, but kept the children.

Naturally, after learning that Ning Yue was pregnant, he did not feel the joy of becoming a father for the first time. He only thought about using the child to bring him and Ning Yue closer.

After Ning Yue died from massive bleeding, Sang Chengfeng's heart sank, and he even blamed Sang Huan for Ning Yue's death.

If Ning Yue hadn't told him to take good care of the child before she died, Sang Chengfeng would have considered strangling Sang Huan to death as a form of burial.

Fearing that seeing these objects would remind him of the person, he simply ignored them, pretending that the person did not exist in the mansion.

If I think about it, the last time I saw Sang Huan was at the family dinner during the Chinese New Year a few months ago.

I never expected her to grow up to be so beautiful, even more so than her mother...

"Sir, don't forget the important matter."

Li had been watching Sang Chengfeng's expression closely. When she saw him suddenly freeze, she cursed the mother and daughter inwardly, thinking they were truly vixens, and couldn't help but whisper a reminder.

His wandering thoughts were pulled back, and Sang Chengfeng coughed lightly, which softened his cold and stern expression a little.

"Huanhuan, the young master's status and position are such that you, as a concubine's daughter, are not a good match for him. Why don't you give this marriage to your sister, and your father will find a better match for you later?"

His tone had become much gentler, and there was even a hint of coaxing in it.

Li's face turned green; she never expected Sang Chengfeng's attitude to change so quickly!

He never seemed to show Sang Huan much affection before, but now look what's happened! He pulls this stunt on her at this crucial moment!

This illegitimate daughter is amazing; she's become even more beautiful than before in just a few days.

No, she must deal with Sang Huan after the matter of the substitute marriage is over!

Otherwise, keeping this appearance will always be a hidden danger!

Just as Li spoke up, trying to finalize the matter as soon as possible.

Sang Huan spoke.

"Father, I am willing to give up my marriage to my sister."

Li was startled, not expecting Sang Huan to be so sensible. Just as joy welled up in her eyes, Sang Huan's next words made her smile freeze in her eyes!

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