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

Lu Zhufeng's eyes were bloodshot, and he gritted his teeth.

Those who betray him will never have a good life.

Wei Zhaoning, I really misjudged you. You pretended to be so affectionate back then. You were quite the actor.

Even a cornered dog will jump over the wall.

Lu Ze advised, "Brother, I've already made an appointment with some powerful figures in the capital tonight. Once my shop gains a reputation, I'll have plenty of funds and connections. Don't worry, count me in when it comes to dealing with Wei Zhaoning."

It wasn't that he truly felt sorry for Lu Zhufeng, but Wei Zhaoning's actions in both her past and present lives had made him resentful. Even if he couldn't see this eyesore, he didn't want her to have an easy time.

"Besides, what do you think the Regent's Palace is? That Seventh Princess is arrogant, and the Little Prince Rong is no pushover either. Sooner or later, she won't be able to stay there and will be begging to come back."

Lu Zhufeng felt a little more at ease and sneered, "Come back? Ha, we'll see if she can even get through this door!"

The old lady chimed in, "That's right! She won't be able to get in that door! A daughter of a wealthy family? I think she's just a little prostitute!"

Lu Zhufeng was furious and went to Wei Jiaruo that very night to make peace.

Wei Jiaruo was pleasantly surprised. She had originally planned to deal with Wei Zhaoning, but she didn't expect her to commit such a big taboo by running off with another man.

Although the regent was powerful and handsome, she was not jealous at all.

She was reborn, and it was still uncertain whether the Regent truly loved Wei Zhaoning. Besides, everyone knew that the Regent was ruthless and mostly using Wei Zhaoning, making her live a life of constant danger. She was more interested in watching Wei Zhaoning struggle.

Moreover, the Seventh Princess and the Prince Rong are both incredibly shrewd and difficult to deal with, far more so than the fools in the Marquis's mansion. Not to mention that the Marquis's mansion only has Lu Ze left now.

Wei Zhaoning, as always, enjoys making himself miserable.

It's good that she's in peace and quiet. Wei Zhaoning will definitely not stay long before he slinks back. As long as she keeps the Marquis in check during this period, Wei Zhaoning won't be able to threaten her at all.

Wei Jiaruo said with a fawning smile, "My lord, I thought you really didn't want to talk to me anymore."

Lu Zhufeng looked at Wei Jiaruo. She was clearly speaking softly, but he still felt uncomfortable.

Seeing that face makes me think of Wei Zhaoning. They were born to the same father, so why do they look so different?

One is in the sky, the other is on the ground.

I was so easily fooled by Wei Jiaruo's gentleness and attentiveness before, how come I never noticed how big the difference was between us?

He shook his head, trying to stop thinking about that shameless slut.

"I want to see the Crown Prince."

Wei Jiaruo was taken aback, alarm bells ringing in her mind, "What does the Marquis want with the Crown Prince?"

Lu Zhufeng pursed his lips, saying impatiently, "Just introduce me, why ask so many questions?"

Wei Jiaruo rolled her eyes and looked at Lu Zhufeng thoughtfully.

"Very well, my lord, I will take you to the palace tomorrow. It's late, why don't I help you to rest first? It's been so long since you last came, my lord, my baby and I have missed you terribly."

Lu Zhufeng did not answer, letting Wei Jiaruo serve him.

He wasn't in the mood, so he vented quickly, but it didn't make him feel any better.

As Wei Jiaruo went through ups and downs, all he could think about was Wei Zhaoning's face.

*

Wei Zhaoning spent several days in the Prince's mansion, all of which she slept in.

The image of Lu Zhufeng's madness kept flashing through her mind, and she was terrified. She had never felt so tired before. She didn't want to do anything and just wanted to lie in bed and waste her time.

Sometimes she would recall how Lu Zhufeng faked his death and eloped in her past life, only to return and accuse her; other times she would recall how Lu Zhufeng demoted her from wife to concubine in this life and slapped her without a word.

Her heart felt like it was being squeezed; she was so tired.

It was a feeling of near exhaustion.

She finally escaped, but thinking about these things still made her feel terrible. She didn't love him anymore, so why couldn't Lu Zhufeng let her go and why did he have to humiliate her like this?

She felt uneasy, sensing that Lu Zhufeng might cause trouble again.

"Ningning, our wedding day is just around the corner. Get up and eat something. You've gotten so thin from hunger." Pei Yi tiptoed into the room, carrying a bowl of porridge.

Wei Zhaoning snapped out of her daze, rubbing her temples. "Sorry, I slept for too long."

Pei Yi smiled and shook his head, then bent down to feed Wei Zhaoning porridge spoonful by spoonful.

"Ningning, are you hiding something from me?"

Wei Zhaoning almost choked. What was she supposed to say? That she had been reborn? No one would believe that. What if the Regent thought she was crazy?

"no."

"Your Highness, I'm just worried that Lu Zhufeng might harm you, and I'm afraid I'll be a burden..."

Before he finished speaking, warm fingers gently touched Wei Zhaoning's lips.

"You have so little faith in your husband's abilities?"

Those eyes were captivating, staring intently at Wei Zhaoning. When their eyes met, Wei Zhaoning's ears turned red.

"I...I...Your Highness, this is ultimately a transaction. When there are no outsiders around, please don't address me like that..."

Pei Yi looked at her with interest. "Are you shy?"

"I'm sorry, I can't agree to that."

"To truly convince outsiders, one must ensure that there are no mistakes in daily life. Princess, you should get used to it."

For example, now, why don't you call out "husband" and let me hear it?

She froze, even her breath caught in her throat.

Her ear tips turned bright red in an instant, as if they had been dyed with the finest rouge. The heat quietly spread down her neck, and even her cheeks flushed slightly.

She hurriedly lowered her head, her long eyelashes fluttering rapidly like startled butterfly wings. She dared not look into his eyes, only staring at the handkerchief she was clutching tightly, her fingertips trembling slightly.

"Ningning? Call her that." Pei Yi patiently leaned closer, forcing her to look directly at him, and coaxed her softly.

Wei Zhaoning's throat went dry, and her heart was in turmoil. "Husband... Husband."

After saying this, her face flushed red, and her cheekbones twitched slightly.

Pei Yi's lips curled up, seemingly pleased. His fingertips brushed against her ear, carrying a slightly cool temperature. Before she could react, a soft, smiling whisper fell into her ear: "Good girl."

"Try on your wedding dress after you finish eating. Your husband is the Regent, there's nothing the Regent can't solve."

Wei Zhaoning swallowed hard. She had to admit that these words, coming from this person, were incredibly reassuring. After being teased like this, the gloomy atmosphere dissipated considerably.

She couldn't control herself from being tempted, but was that really the right thing to do?

She had never been so out of control when facing someone. As soon as she got close to her, her heart would pound wildly, and she couldn't stop herself from speaking.

Even during the year she loved Lu Zhufeng the most, she never experienced this feeling. Was it really the right thing for her to come to the Regent's Palace?