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Chapter 3: Words from a Jade (Part 1)

Upon reaching the partitioned room, Chu Jin Yao’s eyes opened wide. This was the most beautiful and exquisite fabric that she had ever since. Yes, this was not cloth but brocade.

The young ladies cheered and flew over to take a look. Even the most dignified and graceful Chu Jin Xian also revealed a smile and walked quickly. The young ladies of Chu family picked the brocade up and discussed enthusiastically, comparing the different flower patterns. Chu Jin Yao went up to the crowd and stared with wide surprised eyes. She carefully touched it as if it was some rare treasure.

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Chapter 2: Dove Occupying a Magpie’s Nest (Part 2)

As Chu Jin Miao walked nearer, all the maids and servants gave way to Chu Jin Miao and greeted her while speaking auspicious words. When Madam Zhao saw Chu Jin Miao walking over, she smiled at her from the bronze mirror, “You are here again to create trouble.”

“How is Daughter creating trouble? I am obviously being filial to Mother.” As Chu Jin Miao spoke, she took out the hairpin from a box on Madam Zhao’s dressing table with familiarity and gestured, “Mother should wear this today as it matches with the bright red dress.”

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There will be a release on Sat to make up for the missed one on Monday (due to family matters).

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Chapter 2: Dove Occupying a Magpie’s Nest (Part 1)

Meaning of chapter title: to reap where one has not sown

“Zhang Mama?”

Zhang Mama recovered herself quickly. She realised she was once again thinking about the matter of when Fifth Young Lady returned to the residence and was lost in it. Zhang Mama concealed her thoughts and with a smile on her face, spoke to the young lady in front of her carefully, “Fourth Young Lady, you have arrived!”

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The character list will be released after chapter 1 is published. Hope you enjoy the story!!! Please be kind with your comments!!! (I have a soft mushy heart)

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Chapter 1: The Daughter Returns (Part 2)

Marquis Chang Xing flew into a rage when he heard about the news that he did not have the mood to celebrate the New Year. In his anger, Marquis Chang Xin sent people to rigorously interrogate the servant who leaked the information. Later, she admitted that she had a drink with Furen’s dowry maid years ago and it was Zhang Mama that accidentally spoke of it. Zhang Mama held suspicions all those years ago but it was difficult to be clarified, thus, she could only bury it deep in her heart. Afterwards, when she was drunk, she revealed it to this servant, and many years after, Marquis Chang Xing heard about it.

Marquis Chang Xing mulled over it for several days without alarming Madam Zhao or his Mother, Old Chu Furen. Instead, he secretly sent people to search for the midwife that helped deliver that year. Marquis Chang Xing sat in the room for a long time before making his mind up to search for his flesh and blood.

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The character list will be released after chapter 1 is published.

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Chapter 1: The Daughter Returns (Part 1)

It was after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month in the twentieth year of Jian Xing. The New Year’s mood had disappeared, and each family and household had put their minds together to make living arrangements for the entire year. Those who were working for large households also quickly cleaned up and returned to their master’s family.

In the Residence of Marquis Chang Xing, a girl wearing a peach coloured Ruyi pattern top over an indigo pleated skirt with a double bun hairstyle, pushed the curtains open. The jovial smile that was previously seen stagnated upon seeing the approaching person.

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