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

The candlelight flickered, casting a dim, yellowish light. Pei Yi, dressed in a dark-patterned python robe, sat upright at his desk in the study, his brush moving lightly across the rice paper.

His handsome face was focused and calm, with his brows slightly furrowed.

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the door.

"Your Highness! Your Highness! Miss Wei... Miss Wei is here! Miss Wei has finally arrived!"

Yun Ce excitedly ran into the Regent's study, and tripped and fell along the way.

His movements suddenly stopped, the brush in his hand hovering in mid-air, as if frozen in time.

A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes, his brows furrowed, and the brush in his hand slipped silently, dripping onto the rice paper and staining it with ink, much like the turmoil in his mind at that moment.

"Why not just bring her in?" he asked in a deep voice.

"It was my oversight! I'll go right away!"

Pei Yi's tone was still as bad as ever, but only Yun Ce knew that compared to the previous few days, this was already considered a sign of happiness.

It's been almost half a month since Miss Wei left.

The prince has been in a bad mood lately, which has made life difficult for his subordinate as well.

Miss Wei, she's truly his savior!

After bringing Wei Zhaoning in, Yun Ce twitched the corner of his mouth.

In a short while, the prince changed into a new robe, and his black hair was tied up again, meticulously.

"Sit," Pei Yi said calmly, without even raising his head.

Yun Ce's lips twitched even more violently. He pursed his lips, then consciously went out and closed the door behind him.

Wei Zhaoning's expression was solemn. "How has Your Highness been lately? Helping His Majesty with state affairs must be very tiring."

Pei Yi's expression darkened slightly as he looked up at Wei Zhaoning, who exuded a sense of aloofness today.

"fine."

"What brings you here today?"

Wei Zhaoning's heart sank, and a calculating look appeared in her eyes as she looked at Pei Yi.

Yes, what more testing is needed?

In the entire Dayong Dynasty, who else but the Regent Prince could access His Majesty's memorials?

She was too naive. She thought that because she was close to the Regent and had spoken to him a few times, he was a good person.

Otherwise, how could the outcome have been like that in the previous life?

Why did the Regent withhold the memorial?

With power second only to the emperor, what more could he possibly want?

He wants to kill Prince Duan?

"If you have any questions, you can ask them directly." Pei Yi noticed Wei Zhaoning's strange expression and asked her directly.

Wei Zhaoning snapped out of her reverie. "Does Your Highness still remember our deal?"

"nature."

"Tana has encountered a small problem and needs my help to mediate. It's not an easy task, but I will do what I promised the prince."

I have a small favor to ask Your Highness. Would Your Highness be willing to listen?

Wei Zhaoning asked, "Since it's just a transaction, then make good use of it. What he does is his business. If he can withhold a memorial once, she can find a hundred ways to deliver it to His Majesty."

Even if he wants to take action against her, don't forget there's still a deal involved. Without her, why would Tana help him?

Pei Yixi chuckled. "Is Miss Wei threatening me?"

Wei Zhaoning gave a forced smile. "It's not a threat. Your Highness and I were just doing a deal. Now I've added another condition. Of course, Your Highness can refuse, and the deal is off."

It's just a divorce, isn't it? If the regent is no longer an option, there are other paths to take.

He looked over, his eyes darker than before. "Tell me."

Wei Zhaoning made the right bet; it seems this deal is something the Regent cannot give up.

If she were to oppose him in the future, submitting memorials would pose no danger.

"I heard there is a kind of spiritual herb called Li Luo, which grows on snowy mountain cliffs. It is rare to find one in a hundred years. It can cure all poisons. There is only one in the entire Dayong, and it was taken into the royal family."

Your Highness, could you do me this favor?

Pei Yi's eyes gradually hardened with emotion, and his tone, no longer as nonchalant as before, asked, "Are you injured? Or poisoned?"

Wei Zhaoning smiled and said, "I'm fine. Your Highness only needs to tell me whether you agree or not."

Her palms were sweating. This spiritual herb was something His Majesty had gone through great lengths to find and treasured.

If he doesn't agree, Ashu will lose something to resist the musk, making it difficult to bring down Li Changming and his group.

Pei Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, exuding a strong sense of pressure. He called out towards the door, "Yun Ce, summon the imperial physician."

"yes!"

The imperial physician arrived quickly.

Wei Zhaoning was taken aback. "What is Your Highness doing? You haven't answered my question yet."

Pei Yi ignored her and said to the imperial physician, "Take a look at her and see if she is feeling unwell."

The imperial physician took her pulse and respectfully said, "Your Highness, this young lady has abundant qi and blood and is in excellent health."

Pei Yi's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly, and he waved his hand, dismissing the imperial physician.

Wei Zhaoning asked, "What? Does Your Highness think that as long as I'm not sick and it won't delay your plans, you don't need to help?"

"If you don't want to help, then the deal is void."

Pei Yi's face was as cold as ice, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes. "Yun Ce, go to the palace to fetch Li Luo."

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Hearing him say that, Wei Zhaoning breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, she is currently useful to the Regent, and he is willing to help her.

In an instant, the atmosphere in the room reached freezing point; the two were speechless, and you could hear a pin drop.

After a long silence, Pei Yi parted his thin lips slightly, "Not even a thank you?"

Wei Zhaoning felt a chill run down her spine from his gaze and stammered, "Thank you."

The atmosphere became awkward again, and Wei Zhaoning felt that every day here was like an eternity.

Pei Yi's eyes, hidden in the dim candlelight, shone brightly, reflecting his sharply defined and imposing face, making him breathtaking.

In those deep eyes, it seemed as if a ferocious beast was lurking.

Wei Zhaoning felt that the person in front of him was a completely different person from the approachable prince who had patiently listened to him a few days ago.

She cursed herself inwardly, "Why do you judge a person based on their behavior at one moment?"

He can clear all obstacles for Your Majesty and help Your Majesty ascend the throne, so he must be ruthless and resourceful.

Yun Ce quickly brought Li Luo back to the palace. As soon as he entered, he sensed the strange atmosphere in the room.

He whispered, "Your Highness, the things have been brought."

Pei Yi glanced at Wei Zhaoning, gesturing for Yun Ce to give her the items.

After accepting the items, Wei Zhaoning said, "Then I won't bother Your Highness any longer. Farewell."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Seeing his lord's expression, Yun Ce's heart sank to the bottom. "Your Highness... what happened between you and Miss Wei?"

Pei Yi closed his eyes slightly and said helplessly, "She suspects me."

"what?"

Pei Yi's tone was icy, tinged with anger, "Go investigate, start with the memorials from His Majesty's side."

As soon as Wei Zhaoning stepped out of the Prince's mansion, the scene before her made her mind go blank, and she abruptly disappeared into the night.