Liu Yiyi had been in the palace for half a month.

Xiao Ying gave in to her every time. When she started a fight, Xiao Ying would not argue with her.

This made Liu Yiyi angry.

The Dukes wife found an old nanny who knew etiquette and wanted to teach Liu Yiyi some etiquette.

In the end, she angered the old nanny so much that she had almost gotten a heart attack.

The Dukes wife then found a university professor to teach her culture, but she either slept or played with her phone in class.

The Duchess disliked her biological daughter even more as time went by.

Liu Yiyi naturally felt the disappointment the Dukes wife had towards her. She was too lazy to enrich herself, but she had a problem with the Dukes wife being good to Xiao Ying.

Every day, there would be all kinds of arguments, causing the family to be in chaos.

The most outrageous thing was that she had asked the Dukes wife to make a choice. The Duchess had to choose between her and Xiao Ying. They couldnt possibly coexist.

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The Dukes wife chose Xiao Ying without hesitation.

Liu Yiyi was furious.

Even though the Dukes wife had not chosen her, she did not move out. She simply went on a hunger strike for a day.

No one had gone up to offer her a meal. At night, she came down dejectedly.

The Dukes wifes attitude was very firm. She did not fall for Liu Yiyis pretentious act and said to her ruthlessly at dinner, Stay in this house if you can. If not, youre free to leave.

On the contrary, the Dukes wife liked Xiao Ying more and more. If there was anything on her mind, she would always tell Xiao Ying and their relationship became more harmonious.

During dinner, Liu Yiyi could not understand what the Dukes wife and Xiao Ying were talking about, nor could she interrupt them.

In this family, she was like an outsider.

Soon, it was the day for Long Ming to be discharged.

Long Mei contacted Xiao Ying early in the morning.

I think Id better not go. He had not contacted her recently. He probably did not want to see her!

Long Mei did not force Xiao Ying. It was her brothers fault for being so stubborn!

When Long Ming was discharged from the hospital, even Wan Bao came to fetch him.

Xiao Ying had promised Wan Bao that she would let her return to the palace with Long Ming after he was discharged from the hospital.

Long Ming had changed out of his hospital gown and was wearing a knee-length black coat. It accentuated his tall figure. Under his short hair, his facial features were well-defined and his eyes were dark.

He glanced around the ward and saw that that woman was not among the people who came to fetch him. He could not describe his feelings.

She had always been so brutal.

Had she been ignoring him recently because she wanted him to look for her?

How naive!

He would not look for her!

Although the Dukes wife had been troubled by Liu Yiyis lack of manners recently, she had been paying attention to the relationship between Xiao Ying and Long Ming.

Seeing that Long Ming was discharged from the hospital and still did not contact Xiao Ying, the Dukes wife felt a little angry and resentful.

Yinger had already given birth to a daughter for him, and the two of them had already been at the stage of discussing marriage. But their relationship had broken down just like that.

As a mother, she was worried for Yinger even if she were to marry into the palace in the future.

Given the Dukes status, it would not be difficult to find a good family for their daughter.

The Duchess looked at Xiao Ying, who was making snacks in the kitchen, and said to her, Yinger, will you accompany me to a banquet tonight?

Xiao Ying nodded. Okay!

Xiao Ying fed the Duchess a piece of bear biscuit she had just made. Mom, what do you think about it?

The Duchess curved up into narrow slits. Delicious.

Liu Yiyi happened to come to the kitchen and when she saw the harmonious and happy relationship between the Duchess and Xiao Ying, she felt something gnawing at her heart.

Why was this Xiao Ying so popular everywhere she went?

She was the daughter of the Dukes wife. When had the Dukes wife ever smiled at her like that?

That night.

The Duchess brought Xiao Ying to the hotel.

When they arrived downstairs, Liu Yiyi followed them down in her evening gown.

Mom, youve never taken me out. Can I go with you and Sister tonight?

The Dukes wife looked at Liu Yiyi, who was wearing a fiery red dress, seemingly imitating Xiao Yings style. She frowned slightly. Ill take you there after you learn your etiquette.

Liu Yiyi stomped her feet. Who said I havent learnt it?

A well-bred young lady would not stomp her feet like that.

The Duchess tpok Xiao Yings hand. Yinger, lets go!

Liu Yiyi looked at their disappearing figures and the tears in her eyes fell.

The Duchess was too biased. Liu Yiyi had never thought about why the Duchess was disappointed in her. She felt that she was not in the wrong and it was completely the fault of everyone else.

Liu Yiyi drove out of the Dukes palace.

She arrived at a bar.

She sat in front of the bar and ordered a cocktail. She took a big sip and took a huge gulp, choking on it so much so that her tears fell.

Liu Yiyi was wearing a high-end custom-made dress. Although she wasnt refined, she was pretty and her figure was exquisite, so many people came to hit on her.

Liu Yiyi was concerned only about a person with Long Mings status. There was no way she would take a fancy to any of these men.

Lou Lan, Li Yuan, and a few other socialites were also at the bar. They had spotted Liu Yiyi coming in.

Li Yuan whispered into Lou Lans ear, Lan Lan, do you see that woman? A servant of my family has a relative working for the Dukes family. She told my servant that that woman is the second daughter of the Duke.

Lou Lan frowned in confusion. Isnt Long Ying the only daughter of the Duke?

After the Dukes palace announced Xiao Yings identity, Lou Lan had kept a low profile for a while. It was only when no one came to find trouble with her for several days that she had come out again.

She had information about Xiao Yings past. Lou Lan wanted to find the person who had given her the information, but that person seemed to have disappeared and could not be found.

I heard that this Second Miss had a weak body in the past. The fortune teller said that she had to live in the mountains.

Lou Lan looked at Liu Yiyi and walked toward her with a smile.

On the way to the banquet, Xiao Ying looked at the Dukes wife. Mom, give Yiyi some time to learn the rules.

At the mention of Liu Yiyi, the Duchess head hurt. I dont know if she can change those bad habits.

Xiao Ying pursed her lips and said, Mom, I think I should move out for the time being. You and Yiyi should build up your relationship

Before Xiao Ying could finish, she was interrupted by the Dukes wife. You silly child, youre always thinking about others! I wont let you move out. I panic whenever I dont see you for a day.

Xiao Ying had no choice but to listen to the Dukes wife.

In the palace.

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Long Ming told Wan Bao a story and came out of her room.

When he arrived downstairs, he overheard Long Mei on a call.

Sister-in-law, did the Dukes wife bring you to Mrs Lis party? Mrs Lis third son is very outstanding and is still unmarried. From what I see, the Dukes wife must be bringing you out to meet that outstanding single man.

Hearing Long Meis words, Long Mings expression darkened.

When he was discharged from the hospital, she had been nowhere to be seen but now, she was going to a party for a blind date?