The life swap begins with Consort Hua becoming Lady Qin.

Su Luyun immediately laid out paper and ground ink.

This time, when Ruofu received the item, he indeed did not obstruct it again.

She flipped through a few pages and felt that while some parts might not be entirely accurate, they were certainly quite useful, at least in terms of sound judgment.

"That's more like it."

She had someone deliver the booklet to Lady He and the imperial physician for review. They deleted several unfounded entries, added a few medical instructions, and made several new copies.

After receiving it, Gao Xiyue spent a rare half-day carefully examining it.

Finally, she also had Moxin choose a box of jewelry as a return gift for Su Luyun.

Fucha Zhuying was naturally delighted and sent a fine tea set as a return gift.

Chen Wanyin responded with a picture of pomegranates with many seeds.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the backyard became unusually harmonious.

Only Qingzhi Courtyard did not receive the booklet; what Su Luyun sent was several pictures of misty rain in Jiangnan.

Qingying stood in the courtyard, remaining silent for a long time.

After a long pause, she sighed softly, "I thought she would be different. I never imagined..."

She paused.

"That's enough."

Su Xin's brow twitched involuntarily.

Before she could speak, a sharp voice rang out from the side: "Princess, there's no need to take it to heart. This world is never short of sycophants. You treated her sincerely back then, telling her everything the prince liked and disliked, but she turned her back on you because she was displeased and turned to curry favor with the Fujin. She'll regret it someday."

Su Xin frowned even more deeply, and finally couldn't help but remind her, "Yi Xin, Su Gege is still our mistress no matter what, and we can't just talk about her like that. You should be careful with your words, lest you bring trouble upon yourself."

Yi Xin immediately turned to look at her: "This is Qingzhi Courtyard, the gates are tightly closed. How could our words in front of our master get out? Unless someone is a traitor who is deliberately tipping off others."

"you!"

Qingying spoke calmly: "Alright, Yixin, Suxin entered the manor earlier than you and has more seniority. Since she reminded you, you should listen and not talk back like this."

Yi Xin lowered her head: "Yes, Princess."

Qingying then turned to Suxin: "However, what Yixin said makes sense. It's not good for things in our courtyard to keep getting out. You should also give your subordinates a good talking-to... Everyone should know where their place is."

Her last sentence was quite meaningful.

Su Xin lowered her eyes and obediently replied, "Yes, this servant has remembered."

She turned around, but couldn't help rolling her eyes.

After the departure of A'Ruo, Consort Qing originally said that Qingzhi Courtyard already had enough staff and there was no need to trouble the Fujin to add more people.

For the next year or so, she did indeed begin to be given important responsibilities, and the accounts and authority of the courtyard were gradually handed over to her.

Not long ago, Qingying suddenly changed her mind for some reason and said she wanted to bring another maid from her maiden home into the mansion.

He said he had served her since she was a child, and they knew each other well, so he was more comfortable using her.

Each master of a household is entitled to bring a maidservant with them as part of their dowry. A'Ruo was expelled from the manor for making a mistake, but it was not said that Qingying could not have another maidservant. Therefore, if her identity is not checked, it will be allowed.

Who knew that this Yixin who arrived was just another Aruo.

Behind closed doors, they'll say anything.

Apart from the prince and his wife, it seemed there was no one in the entire household she dared not criticize.

But Qingying thought she was straightforward and loyal, and protected her in every way.

What's more troublesome is that Yixin is much smarter than Aruo. After only a few days, she began to interfere in the affairs of Qingzhi Courtyard, and her intention to gradually take away her duties was very obvious.

Qingying not only did not object to this, but was actually happy to see it happen.

And now it's even more...

While she was reporting the ingredients for the small kitchen to the main kitchen for the next day, Su Xin secretly sent a message to the main courtyard.

Ruofu is now more pregnant and her spirits are gradually declining. At this moment, she is leaning against the couch, listening to Hailan read a story with her eyes closed.

Shen Guang came in and quietly relayed Su Xin's words.

Ruofu didn't even open his eyes after hearing this.

"I know, they're family, of course they should be of one mind." Ruofu said lazily, "Doesn't Suxin know how she's behaved this past year? She's impervious to reason, only cares about following the rules, and never truly pledges allegiance to Qingying. Now that Qingying has found another confidante, what's so strange about that? She's unwilling to wholeheartedly follow her master, so she can't find someone else who is?"

Upon reflection, Shen Guang realized that this was indeed the case.

Ruofu added, "If Yixin really wants to seize power, then let her have it. Just keep an eye on things and report any major mistakes in advance so that things don't get out of control. There's no need to force anything else."

After a pause, Ruof couldn't help but add, "We don't necessarily have to do anything earth-shattering. It's enough that she can send a message when necessary."

Shen Guang agreed and turned to leave.

Ruofu closed her eyes again, but the image of Yixin came to mind. After a while, she suddenly chuckled.

"So they think they're smart? Both the aunt and niece are. Their maternal family has been thoroughly investigated, yet they remain completely oblivious... No wonder they lost so badly."

Hylan looked up curiously, but Ruof showed no intention of continuing. She didn't press him for details, but simply lowered her head and turned to the next page.

A gentle voice rang out again in the room.