Just Like

Yu Youyao had a nightmare. In her dream, she was married to the Marquis’ son, Song Mingzhao, and had become a mere medicine-human for her third sister, Yu Jianjia. After having blood extracted from her heart for three years, Yu Youyao’s life was nearing its end, so her wrist was slit and she died just like that.
Upon waking up, her heart thumped wildly and she decided to choose the first man she saw to escape that tragic fate. Thus, she clung onto the leg of her maternal cousin who had come all the way from the You Kingdom. “Cousin, I’ll be good to you for the rest of my life.” 
Zhou Linghuai looked at the girl nestled in his arms. She had a lovely face and puppy eyes. Despite his usual ruthlessness, he suddenly found himself unable to reject her. And so, he became Yu Youyao’s protector, helping her to take revenge on those who bullied her, fend off the schemes of others, and reject all of her suitors. He even helped her attain glory and magnificence. 
Once Yu Youyao reached adulthood, events started to progress according to her dream. The Marquis’s son, Song Mingzhao, had indeed come to request for her hand in marriage. However, Zhou Linghuai pressed Yu Youyao against the wall and said in a low voice, “You’re mine. You can’t marry anyone else!”

All Hail Cousin Brother

She smiled, feeling relieved that her granddaughter could still stabilize the overall situation.

She cried because no one would protect her granddaughter in the future. No matter what happens, she would have to rely on herself.

Yu Youyao quickly stroked her grandmother's chest to calm her down. "Madam Yang will become divorced, so it's not good for Third Sister to stay in the capital. Let's send her back to the clan tomorrow. Fourth Brother isn't young anymore. I heard that Mr. Xian Yun is going to open an academy in Youzhou. After a while, I'll send Fourth Brother to Youzhou Academy to study with Mr. Xian Yun."

A daughter of a divorced wife did not have a good life in the capital, let alone in the clan. Her future would not be good either.

Moreover, Yu Jianjia's body was weak. If she's sent to the clan, she would not be raised as preciously as in the residence.

No matter how Yu Jianjia schemed, she would always fail.

Blackened Heart