The Abandoned Wife of a Military Family: Your disguise has been exposed again.

Chapter 163 This man has developed a taste for it.

Yunwei could tell that Fengyin was quite scheming and harbored a strange hostility towards her.

At the last chrysanthemum appreciation banquet, Feng Yin even tried to embarrass her by playing the game of passing the flower while beating a drum.

Later, Feng Yin came to Qingyi Garden again, using the excuse of learning martial arts from her to get close to her, but she rejected him.

The conflict between them and Xu Yanyan just now was also the result of Feng Yin stirring things up from the sidelines.

She had heard of the Feng family to some extent, so she was quite surprised that Xu Yanyan, a descendant of a loyal and virtuous family, would get involved with a scheming woman like Feng Yin.

Huang Ying lowered her voice to explain to Xuan Yuanjing, "The Feng family is the maternal family of Empress Dowager Feng and the current emperor's maternal clan, but the Feng family's reputation in the capital is not very good. In particular, the Feng family members, relying on their status as imperial relatives, run rampant in the capital, bullying the weak and forcibly taking women from the common people, which is commonplace, but Empress Dowager Feng has suppressed them all."

Empress Dowager Feng does not restrain her own family members, but instead indulges the younger members of the Feng family, making them even more unscrupulous. Just a few days ago, Feng Yin's elder brother, Feng Huai, even beat a maid to death in the house.

"How did you know?" Yunwei asked, surprised.

After all, outsiders can't see the private affairs of such large families.

Huang Ying, a young woman confined to her chambers, knew that Feng Huai had beaten a maid to death in the house.

Huang Ying sighed and said, "There is a maid in my courtyard who is from the same hometown as a maid in Feng Huai's courtyard. The two know each other and often find opportunities to meet. She told my maid that she was very afraid that one day she would also die a violent death, so she made arrangements for her affairs with my maid early on."

"I see." Yun Wei nodded.

“I’ve also heard of Feng Huai. He’s a lecherous and cruel man. Several of his wives died suddenly for unknown reasons. Now that I think about it, he must have killed them.” Liang Tian added.

Xuan Yuanjing clenched her fists. "I hope Feng Huai doesn't run into my hands, or I'll definitely take his dog's life."

Huang and Liang were startled and quickly advised, "Don't be impulsive. The Feng family has deep roots in the capital. Although you are a princess of the Yue Kingdom, if you offend the Feng family, you may bring trouble upon yourself."

Seeing how tense the two were, Xuan Yuanjing chuckled and said, "Alright, I know. I was just saying. As long as they don't bother me, I naturally won't bother them either."

Even when she was alone in a foreign land, she still understood the importance of protecting herself.

"Gentlemen, your tea and refreshments have arrived." At this moment, the waiter from the teahouse brought in the tea and refreshments.

The group stopped talking and sat down at the table.

After the waiter placed the tea and snacks down, he left.

As they ate tea and snacks, watching the dancers gracefully performing on the stage downstairs, they quickly put Feng Yin and Xu Yanyan's matter out of their minds.

As evening fell, the group came downstairs and stopped in their tracks when they heard a group of guests at a table in the hall discussing matters concerning the Moon Kingdom.

"...It is said that the Emperor of Yue Kingdom died suddenly, and the court was in chaos. The eleventh prince was preparing to ascend the throne with the support of the ministers when, unexpectedly, the seventh prince, who was on a mission to Xizhou, returned."

Now, Xuanyuan Ke has become the new emperor of the Yue Kingdom.

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuanjing, who had been chatting and laughing with the others, suddenly froze on the spot.

Reacting quickly, she turned and strode toward the table of guests who had been talking.

"Is everything you're saying true?"

The speaker paused for a moment, then, seeing it was a young woman, said in a flippant tone, "What, young lady, are you also interested in politics? Would you like to sit down and have a cup of tea with us?"

"I'm asking you, is what you just said true?" Xuan Yuanjing grabbed the guest's collar and demanded angrily.

The guest was startled and stammered, "For a young lady to be so rude is an insult to her manners! You...you let go of me!"

Yun Wei walked over, pulled Xuan Yuan Jing aside, and patiently asked the guest, "Is it true that the Emperor of Yue Kingdom died suddenly and Xuan Yuan Ke ascended the throne as the new emperor?"

"It's true, of course. This matter was discussed in court this morning. I heard it from my father," the guest said.

Upon hearing this, Yunwei glanced at him.

Huang Ying whispered in her ear, "He is the son of the Vice Minister of Revenue. I have met him."

Yunwei nodded. So, what this person said must be true.

Judging by the timeline, if Rong Zhen's plan goes smoothly, the Emperor of Yue Kingdom will die around this time as well.

She said no more and led the group out of Wangyue Tower.

Although what that person said was probably true, she still wanted to confirm it with Rong Zhen and inquire about her senior brother, so she said to the three of them, "You go back first, I have to go to the Regent's Palace." Xuan Yuanjing, who had become very silent since earlier, quickly said, "I'll go with you too."

Yun Wei paused, feeling somewhat conflicted, but still nodded, "Okay."

After parting ways with Huang Liang and the other person, Yun Wei took Xuan Yuan Jing directly to the Regent's Palace.

"Why has the county princess come?" Sang Qing asked, her face showing surprise and delight. "The master is in the study. Let me lead you there."

"Okay." Yun Wei nodded.

Upon arriving at the study, she immediately saw Rong Zhen sitting behind his desk, writing furiously.

"My lord, the county princess has arrived," Sang Qing reported.

Rong Zhen looked up and saw that it was indeed Yun Wei.

The two exchanged a glance, and without saying a word, a tacit understanding was formed between them.

Rong Zhen said, "I was just about to come find you in a little while."

Yun Wei nodded. "I've already heard about what happened in the Moon Kingdom. I just wanted to confirm with you whether it's true or not."

"Come in and talk," Rong Zhen said gently, putting down his pen.

Yunwei then led Xuanyuan Jing inside.

Rong Zhen glanced at Xuan Yuanjing before saying, "A few days ago, the Emperor of Yue Kingdom suddenly died. Now, Xuan Yuanke has taken control of the power and has become the new Emperor of Yue Kingdom."

Yunwei nodded. It seemed that what the guest at Wangyue Tower said was true.

She originally wanted to ask Rong Zhen about her senior brother, but considering that Xuan Yuanjing was still there, she didn't say anything more.

However, after confirming that her father had indeed died suddenly, Xuan Yuanjing stood up and said, "Sister Yun, I'll go back first. It's rare for you to come to the Regent's Palace. Why don't you keep the Regent company and talk to him?"

Yunwei felt guilty and worried about her. "Are you alright? What are your plans for the future?"

“My father was an inhuman ruler. I had long thought that he would not have a good end. I am not surprised by this outcome.” Xuan Yuanjing said with a bitter smile, but there were tears in her eyes. “Although my seventh brother has ascended the throne and become the new emperor, I do not plan to go back. Sister Yun, don’t worry, I’m fine, really.”

Yunwei frowned, somewhat worried about her, but thinking that she might prefer to be alone at the moment, she didn't say anything more, and instead asked Sang Qing to take her back to the post station.

As soon as Xuanyuan Jing left, Rong Zhen came out from behind his desk. Seeing Yun Wei's furrowed brows and the hint of reluctance in her eyes, he paused and asked, "Are you worried that Xuanyuan Jing will find out that the death of the Yue Kingdom's emperor is related to us?"

"Yes." Yunwei was indeed a little worried.

In the past, she wouldn't have had this concern.

But recently, Xuanyuan Jing has become close to her, and the other party has even treated her as a friend.

But she killed her father, the emperor...

“The Emperor of Yue Kingdom deserved to die. You don’t need to feel pressured. Besides, I was the one who poisoned the Emperor of Yue Kingdom. It has nothing to do with you,” Rong Zhen said, holding her hand.

Yun Wei smiled bitterly, "But I made that poison, and you only got involved because of me. How can I let you bear the burden alone just to ease my conscience?"

Rong Zhen sighed, "Then don't think about it. In this world, it's never easy to have both. You're doing this to save your senior brother and his family."

Speaking of her senior brother, Yunwei immediately asked, "By the way, how are my senior brothers doing now?"

Rong Zhen took her hand and said, "Let's talk as we walk."

"Okay." Yunwei let him lead her by the hand and they left the study.

“Your senior brother is alright. Xuanyuan Ke has also kept his promise and has pardoned your senior brother and his family. They are already on their way to Wei,” Rong Zhen said slowly.

Hearing this, Yunwei finally felt relieved. "That's good." She paused, looking at the man's handsome face, "Thank you for this."

Rong Zhen paused, his calloused fingertips gently stroking the back of her hand, his handsome eyebrows slightly raised. "Just a verbal thank you? Isn't that a bit insincere?"

Yunwei's hand was tickled by his caresses. Just as she was about to pull her hand away, she heard his words and said with a half-smile, "I thought you would say that we don't need to be so polite."

“Indeed, there’s no need to be so polite, but if the county princess insists on thanking me, I can’t refuse, can I?” Rong Zhen said, his gaze fixed on her lips, a hint of expectation in his eyes.

Yun Wei paused for a moment; this man had clearly developed a taste for it.