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

"What's going on outside?" Wei Jiaruo asked casually.

Before she could even ask, Lu Ze's voice came from outside: "Sister-in-law! He Mi's tricks really worked! Guess how much I won?!"

Lu Ze came in and saw Wei Zhaoning setting out the dishes. He laughed disdainfully.

Wei Zhaoning's hand paused, trembled slightly, and her throat tightened.

He Mi.

What secret?

"My sister-in-law said she genuinely wants what's best for you, would she lie to you?" Wei Jiaruo felt that good things had been happening one after another since Wei Zhaoning got injured.

Lu Ze patted his chest and said, "In just one night, I won a total of five boxes of gold bars. The two boxes outside are for my sister-in-law."

Wei Jiaruo was visibly delighted. "Use the rest in your shop, but don't waste it."

With so much gold, even the most struggling shop could be revived.

"I understand, sister-in-law. If it weren't for your resolute support back then, I wouldn't be where I am today!" Lu Ze said meaningfully, drawing out his words.

In contrast, Wei Zhaoning looked like a drowned rat.

If I hadn't listened to Wei Zhaoning's nonsense in my past life, how could I have ended up living such a terrible life?

"I had no idea that my sister knew the gambling king He Mi?" Wei Zhaoning said.

Lu Ze snorted coldly, "What do you mean by that? Stop being sarcastic. It's fine if you can't help me, but why are you being so sour?"

"Isn't it normal for your sister-in-law to be approachable, have good character, be popular, and have a wide network of connections? Do you think everyone is like you, disliked wherever they go?"

Wei Jiaruo was very satisfied that Lu Ze stood up for her, and she had completely won him over.

"Oh, Ze, don't say that."

Wei Zhaoning smiled and said, "Winning money is certainly a good thing. Congratulations, Aze."

Lu Ze rolled his eyes. He was in a good mood today and couldn't be bothered to argue with this vicious woman.

In one night, he avenged his previous humiliation, causing a sensation in all the gambling dens in the capital.

Those who had previously looked down on him now fawned over him, praising him as the chosen one.

This is not the most critical.

What made him happiest was that after leaving the gambling den last night, he saw Bai Yunxiao.

He took him to the Bai residence for the night, and the two spent the night together until dawn.

Bai Yunxiao said that he missed him very much, but due to public pressure, he was forced not to meet him.

He will definitely improve his situation and keep Bai Yunxiao!

Wei Zhaoning returned to her courtyard, her heart filled with unease.

Her face was pale, and she didn't even notice that she was trembling.

Upon learning of this, Dongxu's pupils suddenly contracted, her previously calm eyes widened instantly like copper bells, and the color drained from her face, leaving only a deathly pale expression of astonishment.

"What secret?!"

Wei Zhaoning frowned. "She has no connection with He Mi at all. Why would He Mi agree to let her teach Lu Ze? I'm a little worried. What exactly did she promise He Mi?"

Dongxu's face turned even paler. "Miss...could it be...?"

*

Wei Zhaoning remained shrouded in anxiety and fear until nightfall.

Such emotions have been extremely rare since my rebirth.

"Miss, if that's really the case, what should we do?" Dongxu also lost her appetite.

Wei Zhaoning closed his eyes briefly and sighed, "When soldiers come, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll dam it."

"There are too many things to solve, let's take it one step at a time."

Dongxu said dejectedly, "The Water Music Festival, which you love most, is coming up soon. I don't know if we'll be able to go to Jiangnan smoothly this year."

"You haven't smiled much since you married the Marquis, Miss. I was hoping you'd be happier at the Water Music Festival this year."

The Water Sound Festival is a folk festival of Dayong.

Every year at this time, the Jiangnan region experiences a major flood, with water levels much higher than usual. Fish that usually stay at the bottom will also come to the surface to join in the fun as the water rises.

Even when there are tour boats on the lake, the fish are not afraid, and the intelligent little fish will even interact with the tourists.

Colorful fish leaped and hopped on the lake's surface, within easy reach.

People in Jiangnan are also skilled in music, so a Water Music Festival is held every year at this time.

As the name suggests, it's a boat trip where you can sing and recite poetry on the lake, and also enjoy delicious crabs and snails.

The hairy crabs from Jiangnan are both sweet and fresh.

After marrying Lu Zhufeng in her previous life, Wei Zhaoning never went to the Water Sound Festival again. She did get to eat the crabs from Jiangnan that were transported from afar, but the taste was never as delicious as when she tasted them on Chenghu Lake when she was young.

At this moment, Wei Zhaoning suddenly remembered that in her previous life, during this year's Water Music Festival, His Majesty had made a special trip to Jiangnan incognito!

"Go! Why wouldn't we go! We'll travel by water; we'll arrive in three days. Hurry down and prepare."

If we can get close to His Majesty, we can save Shen Shu.

Whether His Majesty did it on purpose or someone deliberately tried to obstruct her, she only needed to prove that the Duan family was innocent to get through this difficult situation!

Seeing that her mistress was in high spirits, Dongxu's mood improved considerably. "This servant will go and prepare right away!"

Suddenly, a servant boy ran up and said, "Madam, someone outside wants to see you."

Wei Zhaoning got up and went to the entrance of the Marquis's residence.

The Regent's carriage was parked outside the Marquis's residence. Yun Ce, with a sword at his waist, greeted Wei Zhaoning respectfully, saying, "Miss Wei, I heard you were injured. Our Prince asked me to bring you some ointment."

He held a medicine jar in his hand, which had a pleasant fragrance. Wei Zhaoning recognized it as a top-quality wound medicine used in the army.

Wei Zhaoning gave Yun Ce a cryptic look.

A slap followed by a sweet treat?

Wasn't it the Regent who wanted to kill her? Now that he failed, he's backing out? Does he still think she's useful?

She coldly pushed Yun Ce's hand away, "No need."

Yun Ce's expression instantly turned anxious. "Madam, I know it's a bit late to deliver the ointment after two days of injury, but His Highness didn't do it on purpose. He had important matters to attend to these past two days, and the first thing His Highness said to me was to deliver the ointment."

The prince truly cares about you; please don't overthink it.

Wei Zhaoning's expression grew colder and colder. "There's no need to explain these things to me."

She said firmly, "Go back and tell the Regent that our deal is over."

After saying that, she turned and left.

Yun Ce sighed, opened his mouth, as if to say something.

The person inside the carriage spoke in a deep voice: "Come back."

Yun Ce sighed, left the wound medicine at the entrance of the Marquis's residence, and returned to his carriage.

Wei Zhaoning's mind became tense again. She and the Regent had completely broken up. What kind of method could she use to get a smooth divorce?

Wei Jiaruo's way of doing things is no longer the same as in her previous life, and many things cannot be dealt with using the experience from her previous life.

Staying in the Marquis's mansion would likely lead to dire consequences.

"Young Miss!" A woman's voice called softly to her in the night.

Wei Zhaoning snapped out of her daze and saw it was Liu Xiang, who pointed in the direction of the corner gate.

She quickly walked over and saw the same extravagant carriage from last time.

When I looked closely, I only saw Wei Jiaruo's back as she got into the carriage, which then sped away.

"Quick! Prepare the carriage!" Wei Zhaoning decided to follow.