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

Wei Zhaoning said, "I was worried that Wei Jiaruo wouldn't be able to invite Master Tang, so I've already sent someone to go with her. If anything goes wrong, Master Tang will give me some face."

Lu Ze's expression softened considerably as he looked at Wei Zhaoning with a probing gaze. Would she really be so kind?

"If you're worried, you can send one of your own people to go with my people to find Master Tang. She shouldn't have gone far," Wei Zhaoning said.

Lu Ze narrowed his eyes, thought for a moment, and realized that Wei Zhaoning might have really realized her mistake and wanted to continue to please him.

"That would be best! Someone, come along and search!"

*

Wei Jiaruo finally found Master Tang's real address.

It was located at a hot spring resort right next to the capital city.

She wasted so much effort, running around to several cities!

"Madam, will Master Tang really agree? I heard that Master Tang has promised not to come out of seclusion again," the maid asked.

Wei Jiaru snorted coldly. "Acting so profoundly, didn't you still manage to get Wei Zhaoning to come out in your past life?"

"What do you know? Whether you can get him to come out depends on fate." Wei Jiaruo looked arrogant and smug, as if she was very sure that she would be able to get Master Tang out of the mountains.

The maidservant lowered her head and followed.

Master Tang is over fifty years old, with a serious and meticulous demeanor.

Upon seeing the visitors, they simply asked politely, "Did you two want to see me?"

Wei Jiaruo looked him over and noticed that his walking posture was a bit awkward, his left leg was weak, and he was supported entirely by his right leg.

A flash of joy crossed her eyes.

The letter from my previous life also mentioned that Master Tang's skills were superb, but unfortunately he was a cripple.

Otherwise, how could she be so certain that Master Tang would agree?

It just so happens that her left leg is also injured. The two of them, suffering from the same ailment, have plenty to talk about.

She curled her lips into a smile and gestured to the maid beside her to bring over the expensive ointment.

"I am Lady Yongxin, Master Tang. As you can see, my left leg is also injured. This ointment is extremely rare and can speed up recovery. Consider it a gift for visiting. I have come today because I have long admired your reputation and wish to pay you a visit. I apologize for disturbing you."

Master Tang's gaze fell on the jar of ointment. "Come in and talk."

Wei Jiaru smiled triumphantly.

When asking for help, you can't make your purpose too obvious right away; you need to have a proper conversation first.

"Master Tang, how does your leg feel now?"

Master Tang said, "I've gotten used to it, it's alright."

Wei Jiaruo lowered her eyes, looking as if she had lost her parents.

"Sigh, my leg hurts so much that I toss and turn every night. I don't know when it will get better. No one in this world can truly understand my pain except for people like you and me."

Especially when the weather gets cold, the pain is excruciating, like my bones are being torn apart! Mr. Tang, do you have any good ways to bear the pain?

Master Tang's expression was somewhat intriguing as he carefully examined her leg. "Was it kicked by a horse? It would be better if you used a hot water bottle to apply heat, especially when it's cooler."

"But what exactly are you trying to say?"

When he wasn't looking, Wei Jia pinched her inner thigh hard and squeezed out a few tears.

"Yes, sigh, Master Tang, only you can understand this feeling, right? Everyone looks at me with mockery and disdain, they all look down on me."

I truly don't know the meaning of my life anymore. What good is being a Marquis's wife if everyone says I'm a cripple, an abnormal person?

As she spoke, she glanced at Master Tang's expression.

Master Tang frowned, and his tone suddenly became impolite.

"If you despise yourself and belittle yourself, then don't drag me into this."

If you think a person is completely worthless because of a limp, you're being far too superficial. It turns out the Yongxin Marquis's family's refinement is nothing more than this.

His words were laced with barbs and veiled threats.

This sentence immediately startled Wei Jiaruo. Why didn't he play by the rules?

Her eyes darted away, she gave a dry laugh to cover her embarrassment, and took another sip of tea.

This approach won't work, so we have to get straight to the point.

"Master Tang is right, that's what I've been telling myself too. Sigh, I've lost hope in my life, but I still have a younger brother."

My younger brother owns a spice shop, but he's run into a bit of trouble and needs a mentor to help him out. Master Tang, what do you think...?

Master Tang looked at her coldly, "Lu Ze, the second young master of the Yongxin Marquis's mansion?"

He then scoffed, "The first person in history to create a stench through perfumery—I'm sorry, I don't have that ability."

Wei Jiaruo's heart skipped a beat. Wasn't she supposed to be living in seclusion? How did she know about these things?

She flattered him, saying, "Yes, yes, he may lack natural talent, but what I value is your ability, Master Tang."

That way, if you don't want to teach him, you can teach me directly, and I can teach him after I've learned it.

Don't worry, you'll definitely get your share of the benefits.

Master Tang was both amused and exasperated, the irony only deepening the irony.

"I'm sorry, but I don't help people of questionable character. You should know better than I how the Lady of the Marquis got her position. Take the ointment."

Wei Jiaruo's face immediately turned ashen, as if she had eaten a dead rat; her back stiffened, and she felt utterly ashamed.

"you......"

These words were like a series of resounding slaps to her face.

She was both ashamed and angry, and practically fled in panic.

With nowhere to vent her anger, she slapped the maid several times until the maid's face was swollen before she was willing to get into the carriage.

The maid covered her face, "Madam...madam, please calm down. What you should be thinking about now is how to explain this to the Second Young Master when we get back!"

A sinister glint flashed in Wei Jiaruo's eyes. "Confess?"

She only needed to alter a few words, and the attack was turned on Wei Zhaoning.

How should we explain this?

*

Before Meng Yun could give any definite answer about Lu Jieyue's marriage, Lu Jieyue had already started asking embroiderers to make her wedding dress.

Lu Jieyue said she wanted to use the best materials, which would require money.

Since Wei Jiaruo was not in the mansion, Wei Zhaoning was summoned.

Besides Lu Jieyue, Meng Yun and Lu Ze were also present.

Two men were discussing gambling techniques at length.

Wei Zhaoning wore a pale moon-colored dress, her hands were as soft as tender shoots, her skin was as smooth as cream, her snow-white skin had a faint pink hue, and her features were soft yet stunning.

Perhaps it's because she's finally able to let go of her worries, but she's become more and more stunning.

Meng Yun watched from afar, momentarily forgetting to respond to Lu Ze's words.

Wei Zhaoning noticed Meng Yun's greasy eyes, like those of a thieving rat, and felt a sense of disgust.

"Madam Hou looks radiant lately," Meng Yun said with a smile as Wei Zhaoning approached, his restless eyes roaming over her entire body.

How strange! I've seen this Lady Hou before, but I didn't notice how attractive she was last time.

"You flatter me," Wei Zhaoning replied coldly.

Lu Jieyue clenched her fists, gritted her teeth, raised her head, and gave Wei Zhaoning a warning look.

"Brother Mengyun, have some tea." She hurriedly brought over a cup of tea, trying to distract Mengyun.

Meng Yun took the tea and sipped it, but her gaze remained fixed on it.

"Wei Zhaoning, just hand over the money and you can leave. Nobody here wants to see you." Lu Jieyue's brows were furrowed with anger.