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

Wei Zhaoning's fingertips froze in mid-air, her clenched fist loosened, and her knuckles turned white from the effort she had just put in.

It turned out he needed something from her.

Ha, those eyes really do look at dogs with deep affection.

Lu Zhufeng carefully observed Wei Zhaoning's expression.

"It's not a big deal."

"Today, the guests witnessed this incident, and many people have begun to have prejudices against the Hou family, which has greatly affected Aze's business."

However, I have already gone to Meng Yun's residence to arrange the marriage, and this matter can be resolved smoothly. Could you, in the name of the Duke's mansion, invite the guests over again?

"Should we explain that matter clearly and let them take a good look at Aze's business again?"

Not only in the name of the Duke's Mansion, but also in the name of the General's Mansion, those people will definitely give us face.

Wei Zhaoning suddenly thought of something, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

"it is good."

Lu Zhufeng immediately beamed with joy, "Ningning, I knew you wouldn't be angry with me. I'll stay with you tonight."

Wei Zhaoning looked disgusted and opened her mouth.

A servant stumbled in, "My lord, something terrible has happened! Madam... Concubine is having terrible morning sickness..."

Lu Zhufeng frowned and said anxiously, "This..."

He turned to look at Wei Zhaoning, looking somewhat troubled, "Go find the imperial physician to see me, I don't have time."

Wei Zhaoning smiled and said, "Lu Zhufeng, go."

"Really?" Lu Zhufeng's expression relaxed considerably.

Wei Zhaoning's expression was indifferent. "Yes, go ahead. Her pregnancy is the most important thing."

Lu Zhufeng stood up almost instantly, bumping his head on the corner of the table. "I'm so glad you think that way. I knew Ningning was the most sensible. I'll come see you again tomorrow."

"it is good."

The heavy footsteps pounded on the corridor floor, making dull thuds and stirring up a gust of wind.

Once the courtyard had completely quieted down, Wei Zhaoning wrote a letter and handed it to Dongxu, telling her to "send it to my cousin as fast as possible."

The next day.

Main courtyard.

After Lu Zhufeng went to court, Wei Jiaru smashed many teacups, and the ground was covered with broken porcelain shards.

"Madam, please calm down. What if the young master gets hurt?" Liu Xiang hurriedly squatted down to clean up the broken porcelain shards.

Wei Jiaruo's eyes were icy, her hands gripping the hem of her skirt tightly. "It's only been a few days, and she's gone from concubine to secondary wife! How can a Marquis's mansion have two mistresses!"

Liu Xiang paused, then leaned closer. "Madam, two tigers cannot share one mountain. Whoever receives the Marquis's favor is the most powerful. Servants are always opportunistic. Although she is called an equal wife, in reality, there is one who is more authoritative."

These words fueled Wei Jiaruo's jealousy even more. "Favor and family background are incomparable! As long as the Marquis needs the General's Mansion, she will always be able to outshine me!"

"Madam, isn't Auntie's plan already underway? Haste makes waste, and the General's Mansion won't prosper for long." Liu Xiang concealed her smile in her eyes.

"Not enough, I can't wait that long."

Suddenly, a glint of excitement flashed in her eyes. "Liuxiang, tell me, if she were crippled, would the people in this manor still truly respect her?"

Liu Xiang laughed and said, "Madam is wise. No matter how good her family background is, she's just a tool. When the time comes, let alone fighting for the right to manage the household, someone as concerned about face as her probably won't even dare to manage it."

Wei Jiaru sneered, "I want her to experience firsthand what it feels like to fall from grace during my most glorious days."

"Killing her directly would be easier, but I don't want her to become the Marquis's unrequited love; I'd rather savor the sight of her lingering, dying breath!"

*

The day of the banquet.

The guests talked tirelessly about the wonderful scenes of that day, using them as conversation starters to bring them closer together.

The fact that Lu Jieyue and Meng Yun were engaged did not stop them from getting along.

However, things improved somewhat, preventing the matter from escalating further to affect Lu Ze's spice business.

This time, it was Wei Zhaoning who greeted the guests.

In the distance, a man walked over with a folding fan in his hand. He was wearing a rare sky-blue soft silk shirt, and his gait was casual, with a smile on his lips.

"Young Master Bai," Wei Zhaoning said with a smile.

This is Bai Yunxiao, the son of Chief Minister Bai.

Bai Yunxiao smiled and nodded, glancing inside. "Madam Hou's appearance remains unchanged. Hey? Where's your cousin?"

"Young Master Bai, please calm down." Wei Zhaoning glanced at the guest seating area. "Aze!"

Bai Yunxiao followed his gaze and sized up Lu Ze.

In fact, Lu Ze was quite handsome, and when he was a child, the old lady treated him like a little girl.

Lu Ze frowned. He was disgusted by Wei Zhaoning calling him that and didn't want to pay attention to her.

"Young Master Bai is quite accomplished in business. Why don't you take him to a seat and have a chat?" Wei Zhaoning said.

Upon hearing this, Lu Ze changed his expression. "Young Master Bai, I've seen you at the gambling den before. Come with me."

Wei Zhaoning watched the two figures as they walked away, a smile playing on her lips.

Another incense stick's worth of time passed.

My cousin, Wei Lingcai, arrived late.

"Ningning, I don't know anything about business. Your brother-in-law runs a spice shop. Why did you call me here? And why did you call me here with all that scruffy beard? There are so many people here." Wei Ling said breathlessly.

Wei Zhaoning said, "Cousin, I have my reasons for calling you here. Go inside quickly. You have to keep up the act today, or I'll tell Uncle..."

"Alright, alright, all you ever do is use this trick." Wei Ling said helplessly.

Wei Zhaoning chuckled.

Suddenly, as if he had seen a ghost, Wei Ling darted behind Wei Zhaoning.

"What, that guy's here too? You can't be so treacherous with your brother! You know I've been hiding all the way to Jiangnan to avoid him!"

That guy was Bai Yunxiao.

Wei Zhaoning leaned close to Wei Ling's ear and whispered a few words, "Cousin, just do as I say, and don't worry, he won't bother you for long."

Wei Ling's lips twitched. "Are you sure?"

Wei Zhaoning rolled her eyes at him and shoved him away. "Hurry up!"

It's so good to see my cousin's lively and cheerful self again.

Bai Yunxiao was fond of men and had a philandering mind. In his previous life, around this time, he had already become entangled with his cousin.

My cousin and Miss Zou were childhood sweethearts and were already discussing marriage, but because of this misunderstanding, she broke off her relationship with my cousin.

Watching his beloved marry someone else, my cousin drowned his sorrows in alcohol every day, aging considerably. Whenever you saw him, he always had a sullen expression.

During the most difficult period, I couldn't eat and even missed the position of commander of the Imperial Guard because of it.

Later, Bai Yunxiao got bored and set his sights on Lu Ze, trying several times to lure him into gambling in order to get closer to him.

Lu Ze secretly met with her several times, but she discovered and stopped him in time, thus saving them from danger.

But this life is different; if they want to meet, then so be it.

The crowd was a bit crowded, and Wei Zhaoning was suddenly pushed.

Just when she thought she had fallen, she found herself leaning against a solid wall of flesh.

A pair of large hands caught her soft waist, and a strange yet reassuring feeling welled up in her heart.

Before she could pull away, she heard Lu Zhufeng's voice: "Thank you, Your Highness, but could you please release my wife?"