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

No one thought much of it, except for Little Rong Wang, who glared at Wei Zhaoning fiercely, thinking, "You heartless bastard!"

"Something must have gone wrong. Someone, go and look for it. The banquet will continue. Everyone, eat and drink well. Don't worry about it."

General Xiao gave the order, and the sounds of string and wind instruments and singing and dancing began again.

This matter was already difficult to handle. Everyone had come to welcome him, and there were so many people. Xiao He was already an adult and wouldn't get lost. If the banquet was forcibly ended because one person was absent, everyone would inevitably have their own thoughts. Therefore, even though General Xiao was uneasy, he had to pretend to be calm.

Wei Zhaoning smiled and nodded, then returned to her seat.

Lu Zhufeng asked, "You've met the young master of the Xiao family? Do you know each other?"

He now sees Wei Zhaoning as his appendage, regardless of who he is, especially someone of high status. He doesn't want Wei Zhaoning to get involved with him because he was so humiliated by the Regent before, and he still has a lingering fear of him.

Wei Zhaoning: "It was just a chance encounter and a greeting. Your Excellency doesn't need to take it to heart."

She poured tea for Lu Zhufeng, and seeing that she was obedient, Lu Zhufeng didn't say anything more.

On the other side, Xiao Mengxi's face fell, her brows furrowed with worry. "Brother Yi, I'm really worried about my brother. I already lost my sister, if my brother were to... Waaah..."

Pei Yi noticed that her nose was slightly red and a tear glistened in the corner of her eye. For some reason, he felt that Xiao Mengxi's complaints today were more sincere than usual.

"Don't worry, he's a grown man, nothing will happen to him."

"Well, it's not all that I'm worried about. My brother's illness... well, the doctor came to see him and said he probably won't make it through this winter..."

As Xiao Mengxi spoke, her voice grew increasingly choked with emotion.

Pei Yi sighed. Xiao He was indeed a rare talent, but fate played a cruel trick on him.

"Sometimes miracles happen, and who can predict what will happen in the future?" Pei Yi could only offer words of comfort, but he wasn't really good at comforting people, so some of his words came out rather bluntly.

Xiao Mengxi raised her eyelids and stared at Pei Yi without blinking, nodding haphazardly, thinking to herself, "Then aren't you my miracle, Brother Yi?"

"If Brother Yi wants to comfort me, then please have some more pastries. You've lost so much weight. When I see you, I think of my brother. I hope you're both doing well."

Xiao Mengxi raised her hand and gently pressed the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.

Pei Yi picked up the pastry and ate it in big bites. He had never liked sweet things, but he really didn't want to see Xiao Mengxi so sad. This was the only thing he could do as an elder.

"A miracle will happen." Xiao Mengxi stared at Pei Yi's lips, murmuring absentmindedly.

"What did you say?" Pei Yi raised one eyebrow, still swallowing the pastry.

"It's nothing, Brother Yi, you're so kind."

The Crown Prince arrived later, and Wei Zhaoning noticed that he had been staring at the Regent and Miss Xiao from the very beginning.

You could also say it's like staring at someone.

She watched Lu Zhufeng without making a sound. He didn't seem unusual; he was just toasting people around him.

It wasn't until Xiao Mengxi spilled a bowl of tea soup onto the Regent, soaking a large area of ​​his clothes that the incident occurred.

The Regent abruptly stood up and informed General Xiao that he had to leave his seat, asking General Xiao to send a servant to take him to a side room in the Xiao residence to change his clothes.

Five years ago, he also fought alongside General Xiao. Moreover, General Xiao was his elder, and he respected him. So, in this situation, he could leave early at someone else's banquet, but not this time. For both personal and practical reasons, he had to stay until the end.

Pei Yi quickly disappeared from public view, and Wei Zhaoning glanced at Xiao Mengxi as if possessed.

Xiao Mengxi remained calm, making no unnecessary movements, simply watching the song and dance with an ordinary expression. Wei Zhaoning glanced at him once before looking away.

Then she saw the Crown Prince and Lu Zhufeng exchange a glance. Now was the time. She didn't know the specifics of what they had said about using some kind of drug or taking force, but the Regent was definitely in danger now.

Neither of them went out. They exchanged glances and then went about their own business. Wei Zhaoning glanced at Lu Zhufeng and swallowed hard.

Lu Zhufeng: "What's wrong?"

At this moment, Shen Shu walked through the crowd to Wei Zhaoning's side. "Ningning! I've been looking for you for ages. I was delayed by something today, so I'm late. Don't stay here feeling bored. Come on, let's go for a walk and sober up."

Lu Zhufeng's face immediately darkened.

Wei Zhaoning replied in agreement, "I thought you weren't coming."

"My lord, I'll be right back."

Lu Zhufeng's gaze towards Shen Shu was filled with venomous resentment.

Shen Shu said, "Lord Lu wouldn't be so petty, would he? Ningning and I haven't seen each other for so long. If you're really going to hold this against me, then I'll have to hold a grudge about what happened before."

She was referring to the fact that Lu Jieshuang had harmed her child, and according to His Majesty's original plan, this whole family would not be spared.

Shen Shu simply didn't want to implicate Wei Zhaoning, which is why she chose to target only Lu Jieshuang.

Lu Zhufeng was well aware of this, and a forced smile appeared on his face. "Then, go and come back quickly."

After saying that, he gave Wei Zhaoning a warning look. He had no choice but to vent his anger on Wei Zhaoning. He couldn't afford to offend Shen Shu. He had finally gotten a little better and couldn't let Shen Shu ruin it.

"Hurry up." Wei Zhaoning and Shen Shu hurriedly walked out of the banquet hall.

"What exactly are you planning to do, that made me pull this stunt?" Shen Shu asked curiously.

Wei Zhaoning had entrusted her with this matter in a letter beforehand, asking her to come today and take her away from Lu Zhufeng.

Wei Zhaoning anxiously watched the direction the Regent had left in. "There's no time to explain anymore. Someone's going to be in trouble. Quickly find a quiet place. I'll be back to you soon, and we'll go back to the banquet together."

Shen Shu felt confused, but didn't ask any questions. She found a lotus pond and sat down.

Wei Zhaoning quickly disappeared. As Shen Shu was thinking, she suddenly muttered, "Why haven't I seen my royal uncle today?"

Wei Zhaoning searched all the rooms but couldn't find the Regent.

"Pei Yi!"

She called out again and again, but there was no response.

Her anxiety grew heavier and heavier. What if something really happened to Pei Yi? She would regret it for the rest of her life. In an instant, she felt that she didn't want to pretend anymore. She liked Pei Yi and wanted to stay by his side. She didn't dare to think that if something really happened to Pei Yi, then their last moments together would be filled with such a misunderstanding.

As she was thinking, she stumbled into a side room, and before she could even stand still, she bumped into a familiar embrace.