Nangong Lingyao pressed her lips tightly together, not speaking. However, her long eyelashes trembled slightly, betraying her inner turmoil.

Knowing Nangong Lingyao was listening intently, Yang Mengchen raised an eyebrow and continued in a soft voice, "If Sister Lingyao harbors hatred, regret, or even wants to give up on life, yet lacks the courage to face it, not only do you hurt yourself but also the family members who love you dearly. This undoubtedly brings pain to loved ones and joy to enemies.

Does Sister Lingyao think it's worth it?"

Moving her lips, Nangong Lingyao wanted to say something but ultimately remained silent.

"Sister Lingyao is still very young, and there's a long road ahead in life. It's okay to stray, as long as you promptly return to the right path, it's never too late." Yang Mengchen gently and quietly said, "The key is whether Sister Lingyao has the heart and the strong will to start over?"

After a long silence, Nangong Lingyao slowly said, "I think... I need... some time alone..." And then she closed her eyes.

"Very well." Yang Mengchen stood up, casting a deep glance at Nangong Lingyao before stepping out of the bedroom.

Upon hearing the door close, Nangong Lingyao slowly opened her eyes, looking at Yang Mengchen's departing figure with her lips lightly bitten and her gaze murky and indistinct.

An anxious Lady Nangong, who had been waiting outside, hurried forward as she saw Yang Mengchen emerge. She glanced at the tightly closed door and asked eagerly, "Ms. Yang, how is Lingyao doing?"

"Sister Lingyao said she wanted some time alone." Noticing the sorrow and pain on Lady Nangong's face, Yang Mengchen sighed inwardly and consoled her, "Aunty Nangong, don't worry. Sister Lingyao is understandably disconcerted after such a tremendous shock. She will recover in time, but for now, it's best not to enter.

Just let Sister Lingyan stay with Sister Lingyao; otherwise, Sister Lingyao might be upset again."

Nangong Lingyan immediately responded, "I'll go and stay with the fifth sister." Saying this, she gently pushed the bedroom door open and entered.

Lady Nangong collapsed into her husband's arms, her tears silently streaming down, her brows and eyes brimming with irrepressible guilt and remorse.

Sister Mu had been serving her from a young age, yet she had failed to notice that Sister Mu had long been replaced by someone else. Not only was her daughter harmed, but Sister Mu also died tragically innocent. It was her fault, all her fault!

Holding his wife tightly, feeling her sadness and deep remorse, Nangong Yelin's heart was also heavy.

"Ninth Sister, if you have anything to say, feel free to speak," Nangong Lingfei said, sensing unease at Yang Mengchen's slightly furrowed brows.

After some thought, Yang Mengchen said, "If possible, you should find a strict, serious and experienced maid to educate Sister Lingyao, a Sister palace maid would be even better. Also, you should carefully select the maids around Sister Lingyao; anyone with the slightest hint of ill intentions should not stay."

Nangong Yelin and his wife exchanged glances with Nangong Lingfei. None of them spoke.

After this incident, they would, of course, carefully select some maids to serve Lingyao (fifth sister), but finding a strict, serious, and experienced Sister of Penitentiary was difficult. Those maids from the palace were especially sought after, not to mention the Sister palace maids.

Only one or two were available every few years, and although the Nangong family was a Royal Merchant, the palace maids hardly looked their way, unless they had ulterior motives; and such maids were not wanted by their family.

Seeing the thoughts of the three, Yang Mengchen glanced at Long Xuanmo, who was next to her. Before she could speak, Long Xuanmo had already said, "I will figure something out."

"This..." Nangong Yelin and his wife were visibly hesitant.

Nangong Lingfei was quite surprised by Long Xuanmo's eagerness, knowing the two were not close. But looking at Yang Mengchen, he quickly understood and was extremely grateful to Yang Mengchen.

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