She was really pleading for mercy. On the one hand, she had to show her filial piety. At the same time, she could also probe her father's attitude towards her mother. Only then would she know what to do next.
Furthermore, Yu Zongzheng had even reprimanded her, which meant that her mother probably wouldn't be able to come out for a while and she shouldn't cause trouble anymore.
When she returned to her courtyard, she fell sick and used this to gain her father's pity. It also proved to the residence that even though her mother had entered the Tranquil Heart Residence, the Second Miss of the Yu Residence, Yu Jianjia, was still her father's daughter, and had unknowingly stabilized her status.
No matter when or where, Yu Jianjia would never forget to scheme so that the situation that was most beneficial to her. Her schemes were mixed with sincerity. Whether it was true or false, no one could ever see through her.
This was truly brilliant.
But!