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

A few days later, Lu Zhufeng was released, but the fact that Wei Jiaruo had killed the gambling king He Mi became common knowledge.

The prison guards used many methods to get her to sign a confession.

She also suffered a lot in prison.

The old lady recalled the scene of a young girl pulling her back from the brink of death years ago, and her heart ached. But considering the situation, she hardened her heart.

"Zhu Feng, let's stop worrying about this. Our Marquis's manor can't afford this kind of trouble!"

Others also offered their advice.

"Brother, don't you think she's already caused enough harm to the Marquis's mansion?"

Lu Ze was the most upset, as Bai Yunxiao had unilaterally ended things with him, and no matter how much he harassed Bai Yunxiao, Bai Yunxiao remained unmoved.

Wei Jiaruo is harming both herself and others; she must not be allowed to live any longer!

Lu Zhufeng's face was grim. "But she's carrying my child. How could she have endured the torture these past few days?"

"No matter what, he's still a descendant of the Marquis's family! He Mi is already a criminal, he didn't kill any innocent people, how can we let Jia Ruo waste the rest of her life on him?"

At this point, the old lady fell silent.

Wei Jiaruo is carrying the Marquis's child...

"No, I'll go ask someone right now!"

Lu Zhufeng was really worried, so he immediately went out and begged everyone, whether they were acquaintances or strangers.

Those people laughed it off, but they were unwilling to help, so he knelt down in front of the Regent's Palace.

Wei Zhaoning saw all of this and was truly impressed by Lu Zhufeng's deep affection for Wei Jiaruo. Lu Zhufeng, who was always concerned about his image, actually went to such lengths for Wei Jiaruo.

It's embarrassing.

Despite several attempts, the regent ignored it.

He coldly tossed out a single sentence: "Your wife needs to be disciplined. If you can't handle her, I will."

How could he not know that Wei Zhaoning's imprisonment and the near-sexual assault by He Mi were all orchestrated by Wei Jiaruo?

Killing someone like that wouldn't be enough to vent my anger.

But how could someone with no family background or connections possibly command the Minister of Justice of the Court of Judicial Review?

Cast the bait and wait for the fish to bite.

Wei Zhaoning prepared to leave the palace to meet the Regent and express his gratitude.

As soon as he stepped outside, he saw Lu Zhufeng looking dejected.

Seeing her dressed neatly and looking radiant, Lu Zhufeng felt a pang of unease. "Where are you going so late?"

"As the mistress of the house, you manage to absolve yourself of all responsibility when the Marquis's mansion is in trouble, turning a deaf ear to what's going on outside."

"Wei Jiaruo is still your sister, how can you be so heartless!"

Having faced setbacks everywhere today, he found an outlet for his pent-up anger.

He tightly tore at Wei Zhaoning's clothes, blocking her from leaving.

Wei Zhaoning abruptly shook him off. "My lord, I went to the Regent's Palace to plead for Wei Jiaruo."

Lu Zhufeng then let her go. Looking at her back, he couldn't help but wonder when Wei Zhaoning had become so familiar with the Regent.

The Regent's Palace.

Wei Zhaoning followed Yun Ce into the Regent's study.

The candlelight flickered gently.

The dark, narrow-sleeved casual clothes accentuated the Regent's broad shoulders and narrow waist, fitting his figure and giving him an air of composure and reliability.

His dark hair was half-tied up, with the rest casually draped over his shoulders, making his complexion appear even more refined.

He was intently looking at the memorial.

Wei Zhaoning's heart skipped a beat, and the tips of her ears turned slightly red.

She didn't know why she was reacting this way, but her body seemed to be out of her control.

Pei Yi slightly raised his eyes, and upon seeing the person who had arrived, a fleeting look of panic crossed his eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for saving my life in prison."

Pei Yi looked at her face and suddenly remembered that she had a nightmare while she was unconscious, and she was covered in sweat and looked very painful.

"I have money, can you let me go? I'll give you whatever money you want, I'm not married yet!"

What exactly did Ningning go through during the years he was away? And what was that good-for-nothing Lu Zhufeng doing?

"Your Highness, I was drugged with aphrodisiacs. After I woke up, I couldn't remember anything that happened. I... I didn't do anything..."

Wei Zhaoning found it difficult to speak. As soon as she entered, she saw the red marks on the Regent's neck and wondered if she had scratched him.

Pei Yixin's heart skipped a beat. "No, it was just a little itchy. I scratched it myself. It's okay if you don't remember. Nothing happened."

Wei Zhaoning breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good."

"There's another matter. Wei Jiaruo didn't bother to distinguish right from wrong and had me arrested and imprisoned in Dali Temple... I suspect she has someone backing her, and that person is targeting the Prince."

"Crown Prince."

Pei Yi said calmly.

Wei Zhaoning had previously thought that the man wearing the golden mask should be the Crown Prince, but she was never sure.

How did Wei Jiaruo get involved with the Crown Prince? In addition, her leg mysteriously healed before, and what she said in the Prime Minister's residence, could these also be related to the Crown Prince?

In his previous life, the Crown Prince had a weak foundation in the court. In other words, even the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review was one of the Crown Prince's men, and he had already begun to consolidate his power in the court.

The Regent said, "Don't worry, I will protect you. That situation will not happen again."

Wei Zhaoning was taken aback, then nodded sheepishly.

"To find out the truth, we need to see if the Crown Prince will protect Wei Jiaruo."

"If I protect her, you can rest assured that I can crush her as easily as crushing an ant."

Wei Zhaoning paused for a moment, then said, "Your Highness, now is not the time. If the Crown Prince secures her release, please refrain from any action. Keeping her alive will still be useful to me."

If Wei Jiaruo dies, the General's Mansion's treason will be impossible to investigate. Who knows if she might have left some tricks up her sleeve to slander the General's Mansion again?

Pei Yi said calmly, "Okay."

"You dismissed all the guards from the Prince's residence last time because you were angry. How about I leave you a contingent of elite troops?"

"I don't want anything to happen to you again."

His tone was cautious and pleading.

A hint of panic flickered in Wei Zhaoning's eyes. This seemingly ordinary conversation between friends made her suddenly feel very uncomfortable.

She replied hastily, "Okay, then I'll take my leave."

She couldn't wait to leave the room; she felt her relationship with the Regent was becoming somewhat complicated.

Pei Yi watched her retreating figure, his eyes as focused as obsidian.

*

As expected, Wei Jiaruo was bailed out by the Crown Prince during the final verdict.

When he returned to the Marquis's residence, he was covered in wounds and looked quite pitiful.

The people in the Marquis's mansion were already angry, resenting that Wei Jiaruo had tarnished the mansion's reputation.

But when they saw the noble and dignified Crown Prince appear at the entrance of the Marquis's residence, their anger turned into flattery, and they all rushed up to fawn over him.

Who would have thought that Wei Jiaruo had such influence that she could invite His Highness the Crown Prince?

Having found a new patron, the Marquis's mansion was saved.

Lu Zhufeng quickly arranged for people to help Wei Jiaruo with her washing and bathing, and also summoned the imperial physician to examine her injuries. He even persuaded His Highness the Crown Prince to come to the mansion for tea and a chat.