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

Before Wei Zhaoning could speak, Meng Yun interrupted, "Jieyue, how can you speak like that?"

Lu Jieyue was furious and looked at Lu Ze, hoping he would help her get rid of Wei Zhaoning.

But Lu Ze acted as if it were none of his business.

Wei Zhaoning stared intently at Lu Jieyue, her gaze carrying a hint of intimidation. "Want money? Fine, but write an IOU first. If you can't pay it back, we'll add interest."

Otherwise, you can draw money from the public funds yourself. Haven't you learned your lesson from the Regent last time?

Lu Jieyue suddenly felt embarrassed. It was because the public funds were not enough to buy the expensive fabric that she thought of calling Wei Zhaoning over to pay for it.

Eight bolts of exquisite and beautiful fabric were laid out on the stone table, and a young maid from the fabric shop was waiting for Lu Jieyue to pay.

Lu Jieyue pursed her lips and looked at Meng Yun, who stared intently at Wei Zhaoning, showing no intention of paying for her.

The atmosphere had become extremely cold, and Lu Jieyue's throat tightened.

The young maid urged, "Miss, do you still want the cloth? If not, I'll take it back; many people want it."

Lu Jieyue took a deep breath and gritted her teeth, saying, "I want it!"

"Wei Zhaoning, hurry up and give me the money, I'll write an IOU."

Wei Zhaoning curled her lips and stuffed several gold bars into the girl's hand.

The girl left the cloth behind, then happily ran out of the mansion clutching the gold bars.

Lu Jieyue looked at the table full of fabrics, her heart bleeding.

Seeing the situation, Meng Yun decided it wasn't appropriate to stay any longer. After exchanging a few casual words, he said he had something to attend to and took his leave.

As he left, he smiled at Wei Zhaoning and said, "Goodbye, Lady Hou."

Lu Jieyue was so angry that all the blood rushed to her head, and her ears were ringing.

She glared at Wei Zhaoning, her eyes brimming with malice.

It wasn't until evening that Wei Jiaruo returned, looking travel-worn.

He was covered in dirt and his hair was so oily it could be used to fry vegetables.

Lu Ze, as if seeing a glimmer of hope, rushed forward and asked, "Sister-in-law, how did it go? Did Master Tang agree?"

Wei Jiaruo looked in Wei Zhaoning's direction with some fear, then shook her head and said aggrievedly, "I'm sorry, Aze, it's my fault for being useless."

Lu Ze's face instantly turned cold. He had noticed her gaze drifting towards Wei Zhaoning, and he raised his voice, "Why?"

Wei Jiaruo lowered her eyes, "There's no reason, it's all because your sister-in-law is useless. It's fine that you can't invite Master Tang, your sister-in-law will find you a better perfumer."

"Sister-in-law, I'm here. No one will dare to do anything to you. Tell the truth!"

Wei Jiaruo kept refusing, and Lu Ze was almost losing his patience. "You won't talk, huh? I'll call my brother to back you up. No one will dare to bully you."

After he finished speaking, he glanced at Wei Zhaoning with an ambiguous expression, and then hurriedly ran towards Lu Zhufeng's study.

Sure enough, in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Wei Zhaoning was summoned to the main courtyard by Lu Zhufeng.

Lu Zhufeng sat in the main seat, comforting Wei Jiaruo, who was sobbing incessantly.

"Waaaaah, it's all my fault, I delayed Aze's shop." Wei Jiaru cried so hard she could barely breathe.

Lu Zhufeng gently patted her back, "It's alright, it's alright, I don't blame you. You've worked so hard, I can't bear to blame you. Don't cry, be good."

When he saw Wei Zhaoning, his eyes turned cold instantly.

He spoke gently, "What is the reason? I'm here, no one dares to bully you, don't be afraid of offending anyone."

Lu Ze said, "Yes, sister-in-law, if you don't say it, it will break my heart."

Wei Jiaruo looked at Wei Zhaoning with a very embarrassed expression, as if she had made a great decision before speaking, "Yes... Master Tang said that my sister doesn't want him to teach Aze."

"But don't blame your sister. She must have her reasons for doing this. I believe she wouldn't be so difficult for no reason."

Upon hearing this answer, Lu Zhufeng closed his eyes slightly, somewhat helpless. He asked Wei Zhaoning in a deep voice, "How long are you going to keep making a scene?"

Lu Ze flew into a rage, grabbed a stick, and was about to hit someone. "I knew it was you, you bitch, who interfered! And you said you were helping me out? You're asking for trouble!"

Before the stick could even land on Wei Zhaoning, she said, "According to the laws of the Great Yong Dynasty, beating the mistress of the house results in the severing of her tendons."

Lu Ze suddenly stopped, his face flushed with anger.

"What did I ever do to offend you? Why are you treating me so cruelly? No matter what, you just don't want me to have a good time, do you?!"

Lu Zhufeng looked at Wei Zhaoning with great disappointment, as if he were a victim.

"A family should live in harmony. You have repeatedly interfered, so I should consider whether to give you a letter of divorce. I believe His Majesty will understand my actions once he sees through your character."

His tone was calm, but his disappointment was profound.

"You don't need to use the General's Mansion to intimidate me. No matter how powerful the General's Mansion is, they are the ones who should be ashamed for raising such a vicious woman."

Wei Zhaoning simply looked at him quietly, without saying a word.

Wei Jiaruo curled her lips in the shadows, not expecting the Marquis to have considered divorcing his wife so quickly.

It's true... even God is favoring her.

"Sister, please soften your stance. The Marquis was just angry and said those things in the heat of the moment. Don't take them seriously. It's all my fault. I was only thinking about how to keep Aze from getting angry, so I told him the truth. I never expected that it would cause the Marquis and you to argue. I really brought trouble upon myself with my words."

It's all my fault! I have such a loose tongue, I can't keep my mouth shut!

Lu Zhufeng said seriously, "What did you do wrong? If Aze hadn't threatened you just now, how far would you have gone to cover for her?"

"Can't you be a little more sensible? She's desperately hoping you die, and here you are, defending her. You're too kind-hearted. If I'm not here, who will protect you?"

At this moment, Wei Zhaoning, who had been silent all along, spoke up, "Wei Jiaruo, could you repeat to me exactly what Master Tang said?"

Wei Jiaruo was taken aback, sniffed, and forced herself to say, "It's just... it's just that my sister specifically sent someone to speak to Master Tang, saying something like, if he dares to take Aze as his apprentice, she will definitely grind him to dust."

Lu Zhufeng and Lu Ze's expressions grew increasingly grim; facing Wei Zhaoning was like facing a mortal enemy.

Ignoring their piercing stares, Wei Zhaoning remained calm and continued, "Are you sure he told you these things?"

Wei Jiaruo felt that her question was a bit aggressive, and she had a bad feeling about it.

But since the words have already been spoken, wouldn't it be a slap in the face to take them back now?

She said confidently, "Sister, if you don't believe me, why ask me? The maid who went with me heard it too."

That maid isn't Liuxiang, and she doesn't serve me personally. She wouldn't favor me. If you don't believe me, call that maid over and ask her."

Wei Zhaoning suddenly chuckled, catching a glimpse of two figures outside the gate out of the corner of her eye. "Is that so?"