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

When the Seventh Princess heard that Wei Zhaoning had saved everyone in Meishan, she was shocked, but she still couldn't swallow her anger. Wei Zhaoning had made a good promise back then, saying that he and her brother were just putting on an act. What was this now? Was he turning a fake act into a real one?

She couldn't stand Wei Zhaoning's constant lies to her, so she had a bad impression of him.

Now that she saw the young Prince Rong had thrown all his previous hatred to the back of his mind and was following behind Wei Zhaoning, calling her "sister-in-law" repeatedly, she was even more furious.

"Oh, my dear sister, your sister-in-law is actually a very nice person. You must have misunderstood her before. Don't be so stubborn, okay? Let's sit down and talk everything out."

Prince Rong has been trying to persuade the Seventh Princess these past few days, and his lips are tired from talking so much.

Pei Ran was so angry that she threatened to sever their sibling relationship. "Say that again and see what happens! You don't need to call me 'elder sister' anymore. You and your good sister-in-law can go back to your old ways! You useless thing!"

After being severely scolded, Prince Rong could only slink away to his sister-in-law's place.

Wei Zhaoning had also heard about these things, and she found it amusing to look at the aggrieved little Prince Rong.

"Ah Quan, there's no need for this. The Seventh Princess doesn't like me, and that's not something you can control. There's no need to argue with your own sister over such a trivial matter."

Xiao Rongwang sighed, "Sigh. I just feel that she must have some misunderstanding about my sister-in-law."

Wei Zhaoning quickly changed the subject, preventing it from affecting her mood.

After Xiao Rongwang left, Pei Ran angrily walked up to Wei Zhaoning.

"How elegant, even drinking tea. They really treat the Prince's mansion as their own home, and they seem quite at ease with it."

Wei Zhaoning smiled and said, "I married the prince, so I am a princess. The prince's mansion is my home."

She caught a glimpse of the brocade pouch hanging from Pei Ran's waist out of the corner of her eye; she was indeed still wearing it.

Pei Ran snorted coldly, "A Quan said I misunderstood you. I didn't mean to make things difficult for you, it's just that your character is really worrying."

Didn't you say you didn't like my brother? Now that you've gone to the Marquis's residence, why are you back? It's perfectly legitimate that you're sleeping in the same room. Are you trying to lie to me that you're not real?

I really don't know how you can lie so easily.

Wei Zhaoning explained, "I haven't lied to the princess, so you can rest assured. When I told you before, it was indeed a lie about the prince, but the situation is different now. There have been changes, and that's also true..."

"I don't want to hear your nonsense!" Pei Ran said fiercely.

She now finds Wei Zhaoning's explanations almost like sophistry, which disgusts her.

"You really know how to win people over! Don't worry, you won't be staying in the Prince's mansion for long!"

With that, she stormed off.

Wei Zhaoning didn't take this incident to heart. Pei Yi was busy lately and often away from the palace, so she didn't have to hide. She even felt strangely free and a little bored, so she invited Shen Shu to go fishing in the afternoon.

Upon seeing Wei Zhaoning, Shen Shu teased, "How are you going to properly thank me? I haven't even seen your sincerity yet; I've given so much!"

Wei Zhaoning swung the rod and said, "What do you, Shen Shu, the famous Princess Changning, lack?"

Shen Shu: "I'm missing out on so much. Hey, you know what, although my grief has lessened a lot since Li Changming died, I still feel a bit bored most of the time. You're living a sweet and comfortable life with my royal uncle in the palace all day long, and I'm so bored by myself."

Wei Zhaoning quickly sensed a hint of loneliness. She raised an eyebrow. "I know what to send. How about I pick a few handsome young male prostitutes to send to the princess's residence to show my sincerity?"

Shen Shu chuckled, startling away the fish that were about to take the bait. She immediately retorted angrily, "It's all your fault for making me laugh!"

Wei Zhaoning clicked her tongue twice. "So, are you going to take it or not? How about it, is that enough sincerity?"

Shen Shu pouted, "No way, I'm afraid of getting venereal disease."

Even though it was just a joke, Wei Zhaoning knew in her heart that wealthy and powerful families in the capital would only keep male concubines if they had a clean family background, and they would never touch brothel boys.

The two of them laughed it off.

"Hey, seriously, are you doing alright at the Prince's manor? I heard my aunt doesn't like you much, but she hasn't been giving you a hard time, has she?"

Wei Zhaoning said, "She's not a bad person. Compared to what those people in the Marquis's mansion have done, this is hardly a problem."

"Yes, she's not a bad person, but she's a bit stubborn and too spoiled."

Speaking of the Marquis's mansion, Shen Shu felt a great sense of satisfaction and kept chattering away: "Hey, do you know that Lu Jieyue's leg was broken? It was really scary. That Meng Yun is a real scoundrel."

Wei Zhaoning pursed her lips, saying nonchalantly, "She chose this path herself."

Without Wei Zhaoning's "interference," Lu Jieyue finally got what she wanted and had her "happiness."

She felt much more relaxed after deciding not to get involved in other people's affairs, not to take responsibility, and to just mind her own business. She even felt that she had really been a busybody in her past life.

"Who says it isn't? It's really scary."

"ah--"

Suddenly, Shen Shu cried out in surprise, lost her balance and fell forward, almost falling into the lake.

Fortunately, at the critical moment, a pair of hands caught her steadily.

A man in a green robe appeared before the two, his handsome face filled with arrogance and a wicked smile.

Wei Zhaoning had never seen this person before and found him unfamiliar, so she paused for a moment.

Shen Shu yelled, "Damn it! Are you crazy?!"

The man laughed and said, "Well, I didn't let you fall, so you've gotten quite fatter, Princess Changning."

After regaining her footing, Shen Shu shoved the man away. "Xiao Heng! Are you asking for it? I'll teach you a lesson you won't forget!"

It turns out that this person is Xiao Heng, who is rumored to have had an improper relationship with the regent.

Wei Zhaoning was momentarily surprised. Wasn't this person supposed to be elusive and rarely seen? Yet today, she had actually seen him.

At first glance, his features are three-dimensional and striking, belonging to the same category of striking looks as Pei Yi, but with a touch of roguish charm.

Wei Zhaoning suddenly wanted to laugh when she thought about how she had previously misunderstood Xiao Heng and Pei Yi's relationship.

"It's been so many years, why are you still so fierce? You're ready to hit someone right away." Xiao Heng smiled, revealing his gleaming white teeth.

"This must be the Princess Consort. I am Xiao Heng, and I have long admired you."

His sudden seriousness made Wei Zhaoning feel a little uncomfortable.

"I had heard of Young Master Xiao before, and now I see that he is indeed extraordinary."

What Wei Zhaoning was really thinking was, how come this person has such a handsome face, yet does all these improper things?

"Pah! Transcendent my foot! This kind of thug should be thrown in jail!" Shen Shu retorted.