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

General Xiao nodded without speaking and silently walked towards the rear hall.

Wei Zhaoning immediately followed.

Xiao Mengxi looked at Pei Yi in disbelief. "Brother Yi, even now, are you still sticking up for her? What am I to you? A burden? Do you not even want to marry me?"

Pei Yi felt dizzy. He had only said those words on instinct. He didn't want to see Wei Zhaoning treated that way, so he just blurted them out.

He was still worried about Wei Zhaoning, but he hadn't even sorted out his own affairs yet, so he had no right to do anything for Wei Zhaoning. If it really was Wei Zhaoning who killed him, he couldn't blindly side with the murderer in front of the deceased. All he could do was that last little thing.

He didn't want to see Xiao Mengxi suffer such a blow, so even if he was really as Xiao Mengxi said, he couldn't tell the truth or show it. He could only say, "Don't overthink it, we're getting married soon."

Xiao Mengxi suppressed her grievances, glaring at Pei Yi with red eyes. She was in so much pain that she really wanted to make a scene, but she knew how this marriage had come about and how precious it was to her, so she couldn't cause a scene. She could only vent her anger slightly.

Amidst the chaos, Bai Yunxiao couldn't sit still and quietly followed. He didn't notice when Lu Ze beside him had disappeared.

Seeing that no one was around, Wei Zhaoning got straight to the point, "General Xiao, I have a way to save Young Master Xiao."

General Xiao was suddenly startled, his cloudy old eyes widening. "What did you say?"

Just a few words were enough to send chills down his spine.

Wei Zhaoning nodded. "There were many people just now, and it was inevitable that the Crown Prince would have his eyes and ears. I said some unlucky things in order to ask for a chance to be alone with you. I apologize."

"Young Master Xiao is not dead."

General Xiao forgot to breathe, his hands trembling. For a moment, he disregarded etiquette and grabbed Wei Zhaoning, shouting, "Explain yourself! So many coroners have said it's no good, they're already dead! You!"

He was rambling incoherently, and his teeth were chattering.

Wei Zhaoning quickly poured him a cup of tea. "There's not much time left, General Xiao. Please trust me one more time, trust the eldest son one more time. Move the body to an open space where no one can disturb it. I have a way to wake the eldest son up."

General Xiao had sought out sorcerers who could bring the dead back to life these past few days, but life and death are predestined, and even the Crown Prince couldn't help with this matter; it was beyond saving.

His feelings for his grandson were immeasurably deep. Although he was very old and had been on the battlefield for many years, he still couldn't accept that his beloved grandson had passed away.

If it weren't for the Crown Prince's earlier promise to extend Xiao He's life, he would never have wanted to get involved in the Crown Prince's affairs.

But people have weaknesses and vulnerabilities. In the face of absolute temptation, what is justice? Isn't the difference between good and evil just a thought away?

Because Xiao He died and the Crown Prince was unable to save him, he immediately turned against him and completely severed ties with the Crown Prince.

Now, even if it were a pig that told him it could save Xiao He's life, let alone Wei Zhaoning, he would give it a try, as if nothing could save him.

Without hesitation, he quickly had a clearing made and the coffin carried over. Wei Zhaoning ordered that no one be around, so he had everyone wait outside the mansion. No matter how curious he was, he dared not look at it for long.

Bai Yunxiao was unaware of the contents. Although General Xiao had said that no one was allowed inside, he had arrived earlier and hadn't moved. He didn't want Xiao He to disappear from his sight.

He hid behind the artificial hill, quietly observing Wei Zhaoning rummaging through his clothes for something.

Before Wei Zhaoning could make a move, a figure suddenly appeared in the open space.

Lu Ze.

Lu Ze shoved Wei Zhaoning aside and said, "You bastard, you dare to lie to me?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yunxiao held his breath and focused his mind.

Wei Zhaoning stepped forward, narrowed her eyes, and said sharply, "Get out of my way."

Lu Ze said, "What do you mean he's not dead? You dare to cheat and slack off right under my nose? Aren't you afraid I'll turn around and tell my brother? I'll make sure you never have a good time!"

"You still want to save him? Are you deliberately trying to ruin my plans? Didn't I tell you? This sickly guy won't live much longer, he's about to die. What's the point of saving him? He'll just die again soon anyway. Why did you have to pull this stunt! You're ruining my plans!"

Lu Ze was truly furious. He was initially very happy and thought Wei Zhaoning was very efficient. When he heard the news of Xiao He's sickly death, he was so happy that he couldn't sleep for a whole day and night.

These past few days, he took advantage of the situation to comfort Bai Yunxiao, and the two of them got along better and better. It turns out that Wei Zhaoning, that bitch, was lying to him and even pulled this stunt on him!

Wei Zhaoning: "Then go tell your brother to get out of the way. You can't afford to make up for the delays."

In fact, Wei Zhaoning did this not because of Lu Ze's threat, but for another reason.

Lu Ze panicked. "I've already said, if he's dead, he's dead. Let him die completely, okay? I'm begging you, I've never begged you in my life, please just leave this alone!"

"I told you to kill him, and you did. As long as you stay out of this, I won't say anything bad about you in front of my brother, and I won't target you anymore, okay? Let him die, he deserved to die anyway!"

Do you know how long I've waited for Bai Yunxiao? He finally agreed to look at me! But as soon as this sickly man gets up, he won't look at me again. I at least called you sister-in-law, for my happiness, can you please put away that righteous act?!

Wei Zhaoning raised an eyebrow: "You've never called me sister-in-law, get out."

"Someone come here!"

Wei Zhaoning was about to call for help when Lu Ze quickly covered her mouth. Lu Ze glared at her, baring his teeth, and said, "Shut up, you bitch!"

He held Wei Zhaoning tightly, not letting her move an inch.

Wei Zhaoning was startled. She was no match for a man's strength, and no matter how hard she struggled, she couldn't break free. Looking at Lu Ze's expression, he had gone mad. He didn't look like a human being anymore; he looked like a madman. His features were all twisted together, making people's scalps tingle.

Wei Zhaoning was worried that it would be detrimental to Xiao He's health, and now the appointed time was almost here...

Fortunately, Lu Ze only had one arm, which he used to control her, so he didn't have any spare hand to do anything that would be detrimental to Xiao He.

But just then, before Wei Zhaoning could react, she saw Lu Ze's arm, which was tightly holding her, move slightly. Suddenly!

A poison-laced dart flew from the sleeve, heading straight for Xiao He's neck—