After the divorce, I was adorned in a phoenix robe, while my ex-husband's entire family dug up

She had no choice but to say, "Sigh, fine."

Wei Zhaoning said, "Mother, I'm not getting a divorce now because I have very important things to do. Once I've finished them, I'll stay with you for the rest of my life."

After comforting Madam Wei, Wei Zhaoning went to the study.

Wei Xiao was taking a nap in his study, seemingly unaware of the visitor.

Wei Zhaoning looked at him, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

Before she could speak, a servant rushed in from outside.

"My lord! The second young lady has returned, but she's being stopped outside by the Regent's men!"

The servant did not bow when he saw Wei Zhaoning; he merely glanced at her indifferently.

His master doesn't care about this daughter, so those of them who serve him as his lackeys naturally have to do what he wants.

It's one thing to put on an act in front of the lady, but when it comes to private matters, no one bothers with Wei Zhaoning.

Anyway, Wei Zhaoning isn't some kind of saint, so he's tolerated it all these years and hasn't pursued anything.

Upon hearing this, Wei Xiao immediately stood up.

Unexpectedly, the first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was that unpleasant daughter.

He didn't speak, but glanced at Wei Zhaoning.

"Go and tell the Regent's men that I let her in."

He said to the servant.

The servant hesitated, "Master, that has already been said."

"Those people said that when the prince is investigating, no unauthorized personnel are allowed to enter."

Wei Xiao narrowed his eyes and finally looked at Wei Zhaoning, his voice icy cold.

"How did you get in?"

Wei Zhaoning's attitude towards Wei Xiao was already expected. "No one stopped me."

Wei Xiao snorted and went to the door himself, with Wei Zhaoning following at a leisurely pace.

Wei Jiaruo, her belly protruding, called out from outside the door, "Father! Father, you've finally come!"

"See? I really am the second young lady of the Duke's mansion. Why are you stopping me? I'm going back to my own home. Is that breaking the rules?"

A hint of tenderness appeared in Wei Xiao's eyes as he turned to Yun Ce and said, "Let her in."

Yun Ce smiled and said, "Lord Duke, this is the Prince's order; no unauthorized personnel are allowed to enter."

"No one can do it."

Wei Xiao was somewhat annoyed. "Then how did Wei Zhaoning get in?"

Yun Ce said, "She is not an outsider, and His Highness has given his permission. If the Duke has any objections, he can go and ask His Highness directly."

Wei Xiao's face turned pale and then red.

But that was the regent. Although he was an elder, in reality, he had no right to disobey the regent.

Upon hearing this, Wei Jiaruo became anxious and said sarcastically, "Father, you don't know, do you? My sister is very capable. She's very close to the Regent, and naturally, the people in the Prince's mansion don't treat her like an outsider."

Wei Xiao had some guesses in his mind, and looked at Wei Zhaoning, "Go and tell the prince's people."

"It's freezing cold, don't leave your sister outside."

Wei Zhaoning had harbored resentment for a long time, and hearing these words made her even more uncomfortable.

"Sister, hurry up! Father has spoken, what are you waiting for?"

Wei Jiaruo was aggressive and domineering. As long as she returned to the Duke's mansion, she had her father's support, and Wei Zhaoning was no match for her at all.

"Sister, I know you don't like me, you hate me, but I'm also a member of the Duke's mansion. When the Duke's mansion was in trouble, I came here while pregnant. You can't lock me out just because you hate me, can you?"

As she spoke, her eyes were red-rimmed.

Wei Xiao immediately lost his temper.

Didn't you hear me clearly when I spoke to you?

Wei Zhaoning didn't answer; she was rather curious.

Wei Jiaruo, who traveled a long way, certainly wasn't here for the Duke's mansion or out of concern for it.

Judging from their posture, they probably planned this together.

Although she had guessed it long ago, when the moment of confirmation arrived, Wei Zhaoning's heart still clenched.

"What can I do if the prince won't let her in?"

This was the first time Wei Zhaoning had spoken to her father like this, and her tone lacked respect.

Wei Xiao was almost imperceptibly stunned for a moment, finding it somewhat unbelievable, but this was replaced by anger.

"When did you become so sharp-tongued and disrespectful to your elders! You unfilial daughter!"

Wei Zhaoning smiled faintly, "It's just the truth. If you say so, then so be it."

Wei Xiao was completely enraged. He simply couldn't accept that his daughter, who had followed him around like a lapdog since childhood, had rebelled.

So he raised his hand and slapped Wei Zhaoning.

"How dare you talk back!"

Before he could finish speaking, the palm strike stopped mid-air.

"Your Excellency has quite a temper." Pei Yi appeared out of nowhere, gripping Wei Xiao's hand tightly, his voice filled with anger and a strong sense of oppression.

Wei Xiao's expression changed, and his hand went limp, but his voice remained stiff, "Disciplining one's own daughter is probably none of Your Highness's business, isn't it?"

Pei Yi released his hand, stood with his hands behind his back, and said somewhat lazily, "It's none of my business."

"However, Your Highness, I seem to have discovered something that is not good for you. I'll trouble you to make a trip there."

Wei Xiao's heart pounded like a drum, and his eyes widened instantly.

Wei Zhaoning watched from the side, somewhat puzzled.

Pei Yi simply turned his head and smiled faintly at her before leaving with the Duke.

As Wei Xiao left, he winked at Wei Jiaruo and then glanced at the butler behind him.

Wei Zhaoning noticed these subtle actions.

She sneered and said to Yun Ce, "I'll trouble you, Guard Yun, not to let that fly in from outside."

"Your subordinate obeys."

Wei Jiaruo was furious. "Wei Zhaoning! Who are you calling a fly! Don't leave! Let me in! This is my home! Aren't you afraid Father will come back and cause you trouble?"

The butler also advised, "Miss, you should let the second young lady in. If the master returns, he might take his anger out on you."

You know the master's temperament, and the second young lady only came because she was worried about the safety of the Duke's mansion, and she's pregnant too..."

Wei Zhaoning knew perfectly well what the two were thinking; they were probably plotting something in secret.

She glared at the butler with eyes as cold as knives. "I make the decisions. When did it become your place to interfere?"

The butler immediately fell silent, giving Wei Zhaoning a somewhat resentful look.

Wei Jiaruo was still shouting behind him, looking very anxious.

"Wei Zhaoning! Are you sick?! You can't win a man from me, so all you do is make things difficult for me. I really look down on you!"

You just wait! Wait until Father gets back and see what you'll do then!

Wei Zhaoning had already walked far away. Yun Ce listened to Wei Jiaruo barking like a dog and nodded with great interest.

"Madam Hou, you have quite the acting skills. If someone didn't know the situation, they would have thought that Miss Wei bullies you every day."

"Shut up! You're nothing but the prince's dog. When did someone like you become worthy to speak to me?" Wei Jiaru was furious and lost all sense of propriety.

Yun Ce smiled faintly, "Then the Lady of the Marquis should wait. The Duke may not be able to return tonight."

Wei Zhaoning took a deep breath, took off her clothes, and decided it was time to go and see that Aunt Qin.