Is She Targeting Me

But... Grace thought of the tragic fate awaiting the Zhu Family and steeled herself. "Mother, the fact that you think this way means you can sense it—Grace Wan is nothing like you. She truly values control over the household finances."

Lena said nothing.

Grace glanced at Aunt Crystal, signaling her to clear the room.

Aunt Crystal nodded and left.

Once sure no one was eavesdropping, Grace said to her mother, "Mother, you've been ill for years. You actually don't know what kind of person Grace Wan really is."

Lena looked at her, puzzled.

She's not as kind as she seems. All those gestures are just ways to win people over!

"Why do you say that?" Lena asked. "Has she treated you badly?"

For Lena, nothing mattered more than her only daughter.

Seeing her daughter so well cared for by Grace Wan, Lena felt deeply grateful.

"Mother, do you know what it means to be praised to death?" Grace said. "That's the strategy she used on me. She gave me all the best things, taught me to be arrogant, blew little things out of proportion, made me fight with you and Father, and turned me against the world—all to harm me!"

"What? Harm you?" Lena was stunned.

Grace nodded and told her about how Grace Wan had gotten servants killed to frame her, and stirred up trouble between her and her parents, among other things.

The more Lena listened, the more frightened she became. She grabbed Grace's hand and asked, "Why didn't you tell me and your father earlier?"

"I didn't understand any of this before!" Grace said. "It was only after I reflected at the temple last time—maybe the Phoenix Goddess enlightened me—that I suddenly saw things clearly."

On this continent, the Dragon Clan, Phoenix Clan, and Qilin Clan are well-known Divine Clans.

Different places worship different deities.

The entire Vermilion Kingdom worships the Dragon God and the Phoenix Goddess.

The Dragon God is the protector of men.

The Phoenix Goddess is the protector of women.

Lena murmured, "For twenty years, she's managed the household with such care and diligence. I never imagined... she could do these things behind the scenes..."

Mother, think about it—I'm just a girl, I can't compete with Kevin Zhuo for the inheritance, and I'm just an ordinary person without a Spirit Root. Why would she go to such lengths against me? It's because the real target is you!

Is that so? She's after me?' Lena looked truly upset. 'We're all family, we've lived together for so many years...

Mother! You're too naive!' Grace interrupted. 'She resents you for taking her place as head wife. When you were sick, she kept her resentment hidden, but now that you're well, she feels threatened—so you must reclaim control over the household!

Madam! Madam! Something's wrong!' A young servant rushed in.

'What is it?' Lena asked.

Someone from the Dowager Lady's place came and took Aunt Crystal away!' the servant said.

'What!' Lena jumped to her feet. 'Why?'

'I heard... it has something to do with the spirit beast biting Lady Blue Moon yesterday,' the servant said. 'Apparently, there's something wrong with Lady Blue Moon's clothes.'

'What could be wrong with her clothes?' Grace asked.

It was clearly her Antler Serpent, infused with dragon energy, causing the trouble.

The servant shook his head.

The clothes Lady Blue Moon wore today were made by Aunt Crystal,' Lena said seriously. 'Let's go and see what's happening.'