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

Wei Zhaoning clenched her hands tightly under the covers, gritting her teeth to suppress her emotions.

"My lord, please let me stay and serve you. You can bring your wife with you; I'm really getting bored..."

Lu Zhufeng still disagreed, "You really want to hang out with your girlfriends that much? Let me tell you, especially that Shen Shu, she's no good. She's the kind of person who would even lay a hand on her own husband. If you hang out with her, I'm afraid she'll lead you astray, just like that Tana. You're not secretly contacting her now, are you?"

When Lu Zhufeng thought of Wei Zhaoning's sisters, the one he had the most objection to was Princess Tana. She was a foreigner who was always meddling in other people's affairs. She even said that he was not a good person and that her whole family was not a good person!

If attending the banquet leads to a gossipy woman saying unpleasant things to Wei Zhaoning and trying to sow discord between the two, then it would be a losing proposition.

Wei Zhaoning said, "It's been a long time since we last contacted each other, my lord. I just wanted to clear my head. I've been staying in the manor these past few days and I'm getting really bored. Besides, haven't you always wanted people to know that I've returned to the manor? This is a good opportunity."

In order to bring down the Crown Prince, Wei Zhaoning trampled on his own reputation and dignity, which shows how troublesome the Crown Prince's matter was.

Lu Zhufeng was pleased and, after Wei Zhaoning's persistent pleading, finally agreed. Although it was indeed against the rules for him to go in this capacity, the Regent should step down at that banquet. Taking Wei Zhaoning with him at this critical juncture would further provoke the Regent and perhaps make it easier to control him.

The next day.

Wei Zhaoning was somewhat surprised that the Regent had actually gone to court. The people she sent to inquire said that the Regent seemed to be in very good condition, without any dejection, and was still as decisive and efficient as ever in court.

She was quite happy; at least the relationship was over, and the Regent could leave with dignity and embrace a new life.

But deep down, there was still a faint sense of melancholy. Both of them had moved on, so did that mean the relationship was truly over, completely over?

She couldn't stay cooped up any longer, so she arranged to meet Shen Shu.

If she continues to overthink like this, she'll eventually be tormented to death by herself.

This was the first time she had met Shen Shu since returning to the Marquis's residence.

Shen Shu was somewhat angry, and had been giving Wei Zhaoning the cold shoulder for some time because of this. She knew how much her royal uncle liked Wei Zhaoning, yet Wei Zhaoning had returned to the scumbag who had hurt her without even saying goodbye.

It wasn't because Pei Yi was her royal uncle that she was angry; what angered her was that even though Wei Zhaoning had been hurt so badly by Lu Zhufeng, she still clung to him, disregarding her own dignity. Was this relationship really so hard to let go of?

She felt sorry for Wei Zhaoning, but more than that, she was disappointed in her. However, they were sisters after all, and she wouldn't really break off their friendship over something so trivial. So, she reluctantly went to the teahouse for their appointment today.

"What do you want from me?" She was angry just looking at Wei Zhaoning, and she wasn't going to say anything nice.

When Wei Zhaoning saw Shen Shu like this, he sighed heavily.

The problem is that she can't explain anything to Shen Shu. Shen Shu is a big mouth, and she knows better than anyone that if she says this, the Regent will probably find out in less than a day, and all her previous efforts will be in vain.

"Alright, don't be angry anymore. I know you don't like Lu Zhufeng, but this is ultimately my personal choice. You should wish me well."

Wei Zhaoning knew how infuriating her words were; if Shen Shu had said those words to her, she would have really wanted to beat her up.

But there was nothing she could do; the lies she told were like spilled water—they couldn't be taken back, and there was no chance to take them back.

Shen Shu's reaction was exactly what she expected. She immediately got angry, "How dare you say that! I told you that you've grown up and aren't like a love-struck fool anymore, and you just turned around and gave me a huge turd!"

I just don't understand, what's so great about Lu Zhufeng? Did she save your life? Look at him now, all greasy and disgusting, how could you actually bring yourself to kiss him!

What is it about my royal uncle that he can't compare to? You really leave me speechless. I don't even know what to say to you. You're utterly hopeless!

Wei Zhaoning quickly poured her a cup of tea, "Oh, stop talking."

"Even if Lu Zhufeng has a thousand faults, he and I have a long-standing relationship, and it's not something you can just forget. He told me that he will change in the future. Everyone in this world makes mistakes, and we should give those who make mistakes a chance. As long as he can correct his mistakes, things like the past will not happen again."

These remarks sounded exactly like those of those idiots who are cheated out of their underwear by their men and still help them count their money. Wei Zhaoning herself felt disappointed and frustrated when she saw such people, and now that these words were coming out of her mouth, it was really ridiculous.

"Pah! Tell me, what's your reason? Do you think I don't know you? You're trying to lie to me. If you don't explain to me why you went back to the Marquis's mansion today, I won't let you off the hook!" Shen Shu said fiercely.

Wei Zhaoning rubbed his forehead. "I'm telling the truth."

"I don't believe you. You can fool others, but you can't fool me. If you want me to believe that you still like Lu Zhufeng, you might as well make me believe that I am Qin Shi Huang."

Shen Shu truly understands Wei Zhaoning. Apart from the fact that she has her own reasons, she can't think of any reason why she would want to return to the Marquis's mansion. This is too abnormal!

Wei Zhaoning was almost driven crazy by her, but just then, she caught a glimpse of a tall figure at the bottom of the teahouse.

Pei Yi was dressed in a black robe embroidered with gold pythons, with a jade belt around his waist. His posture was as upright as a pine tree, and he exuded an aura of authority without anger.

She seemed arrogant and domineering, as if she were not the same person who had questioned her with red eyes that day.

Wei Zhaoning's heart skipped a beat. Seeing him walk out in good spirits, her guilt lessened considerably.

But the smile on her lips froze the next moment.

Behind Pei Yi was a young girl.

The girl was about eighteen or nineteen years old, dressed in a lotus-pink dress. Her eyebrows were like willow leaves in early spring, thin and curved, naturally radiating a verdant charm without any makeup.

Her almond-shaped eyes were clear and bright, like a spring, and her gaze revealed a girl's liveliness and playfulness.

She followed closely behind Pei Yi, whispering something, her face flushed an unnatural red. Pei Yi turned around and smiled gently at her.

The next moment, the girl's arm was linked with Pei Yi's, but Pei Yi did not push her away, he just looked at the girl with a faint smile.

Wei Zhaoning was all too familiar with that look in her eyes.