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

Shen Shu's heart skipped a beat, her shoulders trembled slightly, and an unspeakable sadness spread endlessly from the depths of her heart.

"I'm going to kill him."

Shen Shu's eyes were bloodshot, and she finally let out all the grief and anger she had just felt.

Wei Zhaoning was so angry that her chest ached.

"Ashu, we can't wait any longer! Let's kill him and make him pay for the child's life!"

*

When Lu Jieshuang heard that Princess Changning's child had died, she felt that even the wind smelled sweet, and she was overjoyed every day, which contrasted sharply with the somber atmosphere in the mansion.

Seeing her so confident, the old lady couldn't help but ask, "How many days has it been? Why hasn't Zhu Feng been released yet?"

"I heard the princess miscarried. Are you sure she's in the mood to plead for her release at this critical juncture?"

The old lady naturally didn't know how Princess Changning lost her child. Now, all the people outside knew was that Princess Changning had suffered a shock and miscarried.

As for what triggered it, no one knows.

Lu Jieshuang hummed a little tune, "Mother, Wei Zhaoning and Princess Changning are in cahoots. Even if Princess Changning is about to die, she will still go to save her. There's no need to worry about that."

The old lady was startled by her daughter's rambling words. Her youngest daughter had always been timid and fearful, and would never dare to speak like this before. Lately, she didn't know what had gotten into her, but her words were now so startling.

"How dare you speak like that, child! If someone hears this, won't you lose your head?!"

Lu Jieshuang remained completely unfazed, even admiring herself in a small mirror. "Princess Changning is too busy grieving to care about such idle gossip," she said.

Lu Ze agreed with this statement. After all, in his previous life, he had heard that when the governor of Changning County was released back to the capital, he was in dire straits himself, yet he still managed to save Wei Zhaoning's life.

That's really deep affection.

"Mother, there is no need to worry. My relationship with Young Master Bai is still good. He has already agreed to plead for my brother."

The old lady's heart was finally at ease. It was true that Aze was promising, as he had connections with the son of the Grand Tutor's family.

In this light, it wasn't entirely unreasonable for Wei Jiaruo to support Aze in building connections at the casino.

Gradually, everyone seemed to be infected by Lu Jieshuang's relaxation, and they were almost at ease, as if they had gained confidence.

So it seems like it wasn't a big deal after all. Lu Zhufeng didn't break any laws, and as long as he knows someone, going home is just a matter of time.

Let others handle this; they can just wait and see.

Lu Jieshuang has been unusually happy lately, researching new makeup looks and learning to dance.

After the family finished dinner, she suggested that everyone see the new dance she had learned.

She danced confidently and had a great time.

Shen Shu will definitely become a bitter woman after losing her child, and maybe one day she will be so desperate that she will go down to be with the child herself.

The relationship between Changming and her will inevitably develop into a rift, which is a perfect opportunity to show their true colors.

She wanted to let her brother Changming know how radiant and beautiful she was compared to that haggard old woman in the mansion.

Suddenly, a sinister figure appeared in the doorway, startling her so much that she lost her balance and tripped.

Her fingers trembled, her pupils dilated, "Wei...Wei Zhaoning?! Why are you back?!"

Everyone was stunned.

Wei Zhaoning narrowed his eyes, his gaze towards Lu Jieshuang filled with murderous intent.

"What, you're not welcoming me?"

The old lady immediately stepped down from the seat of honor. "Where's Zhufeng? Didn't he come back with you? Didn't you kill someone? Did the General's Mansion bail you out?"

Wei Zhaoning sneered, "The General's Mansion isn't the royal family; it doesn't have that kind of power."

"Please wait patiently, everyone. I'm heading back now."

After saying that, she looked at Lu Jieshuang and warned, "A-Shuang, if you do something wrong, the King of Hell will come to take your life."

She gave Lu Jieshuang a meaningful look, then ignored the insults from the people in the Marquis's mansion and left on her own.

The old lady was trembling with anger. "A-Shuang, didn't you say Princess Changning would save Zhu Feng as well?! What are we going to do now?!"

The earlier relaxation vanished, and everyone began to worry again.

But at this moment, Lu Jieshuang was in no mood to answer the old lady's question. She was as if someone had grabbed her throat and she couldn't speak.

A cold sweat broke out on my back, and a sense of fear rose deep within me.

She had never seen Wei Zhaoning look like that before.

What did she mean by that?

What does she know?

Her body suddenly went limp, and she took a deep breath.

She was just a messenger. It was that bitch Wei Zhaoning who caused the trouble and killed Shen Shu's child. What does it have to do with her?

Even if she is of imperial nobility, she cannot be convicted so unreasonably!

What's so scary about her? That good-for-nothing Wei Zhaoning can't even beat Wei Jiaruo, let alone her? Dream on!

"Your mother is asking you a question, what are you daydreaming about?" Lu Jieyue was getting anxious. If her marriage was delayed any longer, she would become an old maid!

Lu Jieshuang snapped out of her shock, "It must be that Wei Zhaoning deliberately stood by and watched him die, specifically ordering Princess Changning not to save my brother!"

"What can we do now, Second Brother? Didn't you say that Young Master Bai would try to persuade them?"

The whole family looked at Lu Ze again.

Lu Ze suddenly felt a surge of pride.

When my elder brother was alive, whenever the family had any problems, they would only go to him for advice. He was the pillar of the Marquis's mansion.

He, the second son who did not inherit the title of Marquis, was practically just a figurehead.

No one thinks of him when something happens, and no one consults him on any important decisions. They all think of him as a playboy who only knows how to drink and gamble.

Today, everyone depends on him for their livelihood; the life, death, honor, and disgrace of the Marquis's mansion seem to rest on his shoulders alone.

He finally understood what the power of a voice truly meant.

He cleared his throat.

"Well, after all, Ashuang is a woman, so it's normal for her not to think things through."

It's normal that the princess has no chance of winning because she's on good terms with Wei Zhaoning, but it's different for Young Master Bai.

"Young Master Bai and I are... sworn brothers, bound by blood and death. Based on that alone, he'll definitely side with me."

"The Grand Tutor has already pleaded with the Regent. The Regent won't refuse to give face to the old ministers in the court."

Lu Jieyue felt like she had grasped at a straw.

"Aze, how come I never realized before how useful you are in important matters?"

The old lady was also pleased and praised, "This is what they call 'silent until it speaks, then astonishing everyone with its eloquence'."

"Our Aze is already a real man. Don't let his usual drinking and gambling fool you; when it comes to important matters, he's the most reliable."

Lu Ze felt a little embarrassed, but these remarks did indeed please him.

The next day.

"Second Young Master, Young Master Bai has arrived."

The old lady suddenly stood up. "Aze, go quickly and see! Your brother should have been brought back!"

Lu Ze suddenly felt a little annoyed, as the whole family was waiting for his older brother to come back.

But my brother has no future, what good will it do him to come back?