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

A beautiful yet stunning face appeared before my eyes.

It is Princess Shen Shu of Changning.

"What's wrong, Ningning?" Shen Shu asked, startled.

Wei Zhaoning's curled fingers twitched.

If you were to ask who she wronged the most in her past life, it would be Shen Shu.

In her previous life, Lu Jieshuang was the mistress of Lord Li, Shen Shu's husband.

"It's nothing, what's wrong with you?" Wei Zhaoning noticed her protruding belly.

Shen Shu's face was filled with happiness. "Yes, finally."

In her early years, the imperial physicians said that Shen Shu's body was not suitable for childbearing, as she was too weak.

After getting married, she tried all sorts of folk remedies, but failed to conceive.

Zhaoshan Temple is said to be the most effective place to pray for a child. Legend has it that if you climb the 1,900 steps and make a wish to the Bodhisattva, your wish will be granted.

Since getting married, Shen Shu would go to Zhaoshan Temple to pray to the Bodhisattva every few days, and she would not slack off no matter the wind or sun or even the heavy snow.

"Perhaps the Bodhisattva saw your sincerity," Wei Zhaoning said with a smile, but her heart was filled with bitterness.

"Ningning, tell me what exactly happened? How could you agree to let Wei Jiaruo into the manor? And what's with those servants calling her 'Madam'?" Shen Shu frowned deeply.

Wei Zhaoning smiled faintly, "This is a long story, I'll tell you the details later. I'm fine, you don't need to worry about me."

At that moment, she caught a glimpse of Lu Jieshuang's figure not far away.

"Dongxu, I lost a hairpin. Go and look for it for me," Wei Zhaoning instructed.

Dongxu looked at Shen Shu with a solemn expression, nodded heavily, and followed.

"You're just too easily swayed. Look at my husband, if he dares to take a concubine, I'll kick him out of the princess's mansion and make him beg for food on the streets!" Shen Shu muttered.

Hearing this answer, Wei Zhaoning felt even more confident.

In her past life, when Wei Zhaoning discovered that Lu Jieshuang was Lord Li's mistress, a tragic situation had already occurred: Lu Jieshuang had killed Shen Shu's unborn child.

Shen Shu was unable to accept the truth and went to the Emperor to make a scene.

In order to protect Lu Jieshuang, she took her maternal grandfather's imperial edict and knelt in the palace for a long time, barely managing to save Lu Jieshuang.

Because of this incident, Shen Shu never spoke a word to her again, and the two became like strangers.

However, she was attacked in the suburbs once, and happened to run into Shen Shu, who still saved her despite past grievances.

Regret and guilt intertwined in my heart.

People who do wrong should be punished.

She protected Lu Jieshuang, but hurt Shen Shu in the process.

But in this life, she will never let such a thing happen again.

"Alright, alright, let's go get some snacks. Let's not talk about those unhappy things anymore," Wei Zhaoning said.

During this period, Wei Zhaoning would inquire about the health of the fetus in her womb from time to time.

Only after receiving a positive answer did they dare to continue their plans.

"Oh my, the Marquis's wife is here. Why is it another Marquis's wife entertaining the guests? Your Yongxin Marquis's mansion is quite strange, having two Marquis's wives." The woman covered her mouth with a handkerchief and giggled.

The person who came was Gu Xiaoran.

In her early years, she worked as a maid for Wei Zhaoning in the Duke's mansion.

Because of her refined demeanor, and the fact that her appearance bore a resemblance to Wei Zhaoning,

Sometimes, when it got dark, Wei Zhaoning would dress her in expensive clothes, and people would mistake her for someone else from a distance.

Later, for some unknown reason, she committed adultery and was driven out by the Duchess.

When they met again, she became the concubine of the Marquis of Pingyang.

Whenever we meet, they speak with a sharp and sarcastic tone.

Wei Zhaoning didn't want to pay attention to her, so she acted as if she didn't exist.

Gu Xiaoran's sarcasm deepened. "Why aren't you saying anything?"

"No matter what, Ningning is still the Lady of the Marquis. How dare you, a concubine, come out and invite ridicule? Oh, I forgot, a few years ago you were the one washing Ningning's feet." Shen Shu immediately retorted.

"you!"

As if her sore spot had been touched, Gu Xiaoran was so angry that her face turned red and her neck bulged.

"What do you mean, 'you'? This princess must ask the Marquis of Pingyang where his concubines are supposed to be so polite to people," Shen Shu said.

Gu Xiaoran bowed through gritted teeth, "Don't think you're any better than me. Do you know what's going on outside...?"

Seeing that Dongxu had returned, Wei Zhaoning stopped her, "Ashu, let's go admire the flowers, don't argue with her."

After saying that, she pulled Shen Shu away in a hurry.

"Slow down, slow down. I'm pregnant. You're still acting as recklessly as you would when you were young," Shen Shu said.

Wei Zhaoning protected Shen Shu all the way, and then took her there under the pretext that the mountain flowers would bloom even more beautifully in the future.

The back mountain is sparsely populated and extremely empty.

Behind the artificial hill, a corner of a blue robe was exposed.

"Isn't that Changming's clothes? He's here too." Shen Shu, holding her belly, went to find him.

To be able to recognize someone just by their clothes shows true sincerity.

Wei Zhaoning pulled her back in time, "Ashu, listen carefully. I brought you here today so that you can see something clearly."

"Please calm down, okay?"

Shen Shu could feel the tension in the air. Her body tensed up instantly, as if she were foreseeing some danger.

"Ningning, don't scare me."

Wei Zhaoning led her quietly closer to the artificial hill.

"Brother Ming, I'm willing to be with you even without a formal title. She's pregnant, you must have been enduring it for a long time, right? Let me serve you, okay?"

Shen Shu's pupils suddenly contracted.

"It's too dangerous here. Let's find another place. What if she sees us..."

"Brother Ming, isn't this place exciting?"

"She won't come. Even if things come to light, just say I seduced you. She won't blame you. Brother, do you want it?"

The breathing became heavier and heavier.

Shen Shu was almost out of breath. She covered her face, tears streaming through her fingers, wetting her hands. Her heart ached as if it were being torn apart.

"Ashu, calm down," Wei Zhaoning said helplessly.

Wei Zhaoning took her away, and she could feel that Shen Shu's body was stiff the whole time.

"I'm going to kill them! What right does he have! I went through so much trouble to get pregnant with his child! He eats my food and uses my things, what right does he have!"

"Who exactly is that woman?!"

Shen Shu broke down, wiping away tears, each scream hysterical.

"Was this what Gu Xiaoran didn't finish saying earlier?"

"How ridiculous! The whole capital knows about it, but I'm the only one kept in the dark, while I'm diligently resting at home every day to nurture my pregnancy! I'm going to go to His Majesty right now to settle this! Neither of us will get away with it!"

Wei Zhaoning sighed, "Ashu, calm down, now is not a good time."

A hoarse sob swirled in Shen Shu's throat, and her shoulders trembled violently.

"Why won't you let me go! Why!"

Wei Zhaoning suddenly hugged her.

Shen Shu sobbed in her arms, crying like a child, her tears soaking her shoulder.

"Why did he...?"

After she calmed down, Wei Zhaoning spoke up: "I didn't let Gu Xiaoran say it just now because I was afraid of alerting the enemy."

Shen Shu comes from a prominent family; it would be too easy for her to either seek a divorce or take revenge.

The problem is, there's something Shen Shu has been unaware of all along.