It wasn't that Jing Peng hadn't considered certain things, but because he had, and knew how it all worked, that he chose not to act. Even a fool could understand why a chosen heir was given preference over an illegitimate child.
Thus, ever since he discovered his true origins, Jing Peng kept silent, pretending he was blissfully ignorant. That way, everything owned by the Jings would be his, and no one would challenge his right to it. Only a fool would forfeit such a comfortable life.
"Yuanyuan, you're overthinking things. How could Mother not love you? She's just more strict with you. As you know, we're not a farming family but quite wealthy. Why would she treat you like any other child? If she did, it would mean she truly didn't love you. Don't you think I'm right?" Jing Peng attempted to echo Jing Yuan's sentiments to expedite her acceptance.
