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

Wei Zhaoning's heart skipped a beat.

But Lu Zhufeng couldn't detect any panic on her face.

Wei Zhaoning remained calm and composed. "I hadn't seen Ashu for a long time and played until late. I thought the Marquis should have returned to the manor by now, so I went back to the Marquis's manor first."

Lu Zhufeng raised an eyebrow, his tone calm but inexplicably sending chills down one's spine.

"Is that so?"

Wei Zhaoning looked calmly at Lu Zhufeng, no matter how flustered she was inside, she couldn't show it on her face.

"But I just sent someone to Princess Changning's residence, why weren't you with her?"

Wei Zhaoning felt a sudden chill in her heart. Before she could react, Lu Zhufeng gripped her chin tightly, and she met a pair of eyes that were brewing a storm.

"Have I spoiled you too much lately? You've learned to lie?"

Wei Zhaoning clenched her fingers so hard they dug into her flesh; she wanted to slap Lu Zhufeng across the face.

But no.

She had gathered a lot of information from the Marquis's residence these days. Now, the most important thing was to determine where Lu Zhufeng and the Crown Prince's next plan would begin and what its specific content would be.

She knew that was the last time.

She's gone mad tonight. Actually, she's thought everything through. She knows that the Regent has always loved her, and his relationship with Miss Xiao is not the kind she imagines.

Once she finds out the plan for this final part, she won't have to suffer in humiliation here anymore. She will go directly to Pei Yi, confront him, tell him the truth, and return to his side.

But clearly, now is not the time.

Wei Zhaoning composed herself and retorted bluffingly, "How could that be? Ashu took me back to the Princess's residence, and no one informed us during that time. Could it be that the servants received orders but went out to shirk their duties and failed to complete the tasks assigned by the Marquis?"

She scrutinized Lu Zhufeng's expression and, after catching a hint of doubt on his face, she was certain she had made the right bet.

Shen Shu and she had grown up together since childhood, and Shen Shu must have known what was going on tonight. She knew that her late arrival meant she hadn't gone back to the Marquis's mansion. Moreover, she needed Shen Shu to temporarily leave Lu Zhufeng's side, so Shen Shu would definitely not see Lu Zhufeng.

She is a princess. No matter how high Lu Zhufeng's status rises, if she doesn't want to see him, he simply can't see her, and there's nothing he can do about it.

Lu Zhufeng was just bluffing her.

Lu Zhufeng remained silent for a moment; in fact, he had not sent anyone to the Princess's residence.

He had just finished dealing with the Crown Prince's affairs and returned to the Marquis's residence. As soon as he got back, he went to see if Wei Zhaoning had returned, but there was no one there at all. He became even more furious and waited there to question Wei Zhaoning about his crimes.

Seeing Wei Zhaoning's innocent and earnest expression, he figured she wouldn't dare lie to him, and his doubts were dispelled.

But he wasn't completely appeased. "Did you just ignore everything I said? I was going to try to elevate your status, but you're useless, so you deserve to be treated like a concubine."

Wei Zhaoning remained silent.

Lu Zhufeng glanced at it and said, "You did well, but don't get too cocky. I'm focused on you now. If you want to experience how I favor Wei Jiaruo and ignore you, then try it next time."

The relationship between Lu Zhufeng and Wei Jiaruo is now merely a facade. It's as if their previous affection never existed. Lu Zhufeng only visits Wei Jiaruo once a month, just to follow the usual routine of having a meal at the main house in the middle of the month, and to take a look at the newborn little lady.

Thinking about this mess, Lu Zhufeng felt that Wei Zhaoning had gotten what she wanted. Giving her a lesson and not elevating her status was enough. This matter wasn't a big deal, and there was no need to make both of them feel uncomfortable.

"come over."

Alarm bells rang in Wei Zhaoning's mind.

So she forced a smile and asked, "You're not angry with me anymore, Lord Marquis?"

She said some coquettish words, but didn't take a single step forward.

"You know you were wrong and have learned your lesson. We've been together for so many years, and I've never truly blamed you for anything."

It's strange, but after all these years, when they're practically an old married couple, Lu Zhufeng still finds Wei Zhaoning incredibly novel and can't get enough of her.

Wei Zhaoning continued, "Then if the Marquis drinks pear soup, but doesn't drink mine, he's still angry."

Lu Zhufeng didn't really want to eat anything since it was so late at night, but he couldn't resist Wei Zhaoning's spoiled behavior. This was quite a novelty for him. Wei Zhaoning had never acted so coquettishly before. She used to be dignified and composed, which was rather boring. Now she knew how to cater to him and please him.

Even though she didn't want to eat, she didn't want to spoil the atmosphere, so she hurriedly swallowed a few mouthfuls of pear soup and then rushed to hug Wei Zhaoning.

The rain lashed the branches, making them tremble all night.

Seeing Lu Zhufeng writhing and groaning on the bed, Wei Zhaoning felt even more disgusted.

Like a beast in heat, every movement of its is disgusting.

When she was with the Regent, she didn't think like that. Instead, she was completely immersed in it, finding it beautiful and intriguing. But just watching Lu Zhufeng direct and act in it herself was unbearable for her.

The next day.

Wei Zhaoning went to wash up early. When Lu Zhufeng woke up, he found himself hugging a pillow, and there was nothing cold beside him. He muttered, "Why is she never here when I wake up every day?"

When Wei Zhaoning returned, he was still lying in bed, unwilling to get up. "He's such a handful, little devil."

Wei Zhaoning smiled, feeling it was time to gather some information, and said, "The Marquis is already exhausted from being out every day, and to be tormented at home makes me feel a little guilty."

"Your Excellency does not look well. You really need to rest well these days. Try to visit the Crown Prince less often. This is not how you should act as an official. You've lost weight from exhaustion. Stay at home and I'll make you some nourishing soup."

Lu Zhufeng was somewhat stunned. Wei Zhaoning now looked just like she used to.

In the past, Wei Zhaoning worried about him every day. Whenever he was injured, she would cry and tell him not to do anything and to stay home. She would make him medicinal meals.

Now that she's older, her emotions have stabilized a lot, and she no longer cries and makes a fuss like before. But in the end, it still made Lu Zhufeng relive the feeling from back then, and his heart softened instantly.

"My wife, please make it first. I drink it every day when I come back." Lost in his thoughts, Lu Zhufeng actually called out "my wife."

Wei Zhaoning: "..."

"I can't not go. I know you mean well, but if I miss a day, that bastard Fang Min..."

As Lu Zhufeng was speaking, he accidentally let something slip and immediately stopped talking.

Wei Zhaoning's eyes narrowed instantly. Fang Min?

But she immediately feigned indifference, saying, "Who cares who he is? Is he that important? More important than your own body?"