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

The joy of getting what he wanted quickly overshadowed the pain of losing his little sister.

Lu Jieyue felt much better. She looked at Lu Zhufeng and said, "Zhufeng, you see, rules are rigid, but people are flexible..."

Lu Zhufeng pursed his lips, his face showing difficulty. He truly cherished his younger sister, and she had only been dead for a short time, yet the Marquis's mansion was already holding a celebratory banquet...

He felt a pang of conscience.

Just then, Wei Zhaoning returned to the manor, and he asked, "Ningning, what do you think of this matter?"

Wei Zhaoning remained expressionless. Of course, she would wholeheartedly support her sister-in-law's marriage.

"I have no objection. It's up to the Marquis to decide on this matter. After all, I don't manage the household, and I have no authority to make decisions about the affairs of the Marquis's mansion."

Seeing her like this, Lu Zhufeng thought she was still angry. "Ningning, don't be like this."

"As you know, Wei Jiaruo and I..."

"What do you mean?" Wei Zhaoning raised an eyebrow, completely unconcerned.

Lu Zhufeng was somewhat speechless. He looked at Wei Zhaoning's appearance and felt a strange sense of unfamiliarity.

"Sigh, just tell me straight. I'm handing over all the household management and control to you. What do you think we should do about it?"

Wei Zhaoning realized that Lu Zhufeng actually just wanted to find someone to give him a way out, or rather, to take on his guilt and pain.

In that case, Lu Jieshuang's spirit in heaven would only think that all of this was decided by Wei Zhaoning, and she wouldn't be to blame Lu Zhufeng.

Lu Jieyue also had this idea, and said somewhat awkwardly, "Ningning, look, although I am your elder, I am still your unmarried daughter."

As the mistress of the household, you are obligated to approve all matters, large and small, concerning the Marquis's residence.

"Zhu Feng has no backbone at all; everything still has to be based on your opinion, doesn't it?"

Wei Zhaoning didn't take the bait, waving her hand, "You're joking. Right now, I only want to stay with Princess Changning and help her heal her emotional wounds. What if she gets upset and offends the Marquis's mansion because of Ashuang one day? I don't have time for that."

Lu Jieyue gritted her teeth, knowing that Lu Zhufeng would not be able to get over this easily because of her younger sister's death, so she had no choice but to ask Wei Jiaruo for help.

Wei Jiaruo arrived quickly after receiving the news.

Seeing the subtle atmosphere among them, she roughly understood what was going on.

Lu Jieshuang is dead, Lu Ze has gone mad, and the only one left in the mansion is her eldest sister-in-law who is still sane, so she has no choice but to try to please her from that angle.

"My lord, my sister-in-law has lost her innocence because of this marriage. If the marriage cannot be held in time, I'm afraid people outside will start gossiping about the Marquis's mansion again."

"Furthermore, Lord Meng Yun is currently very influential in the court, and the Marquis's mansion has just suffered a major blow. At this time, a marriage alliance would be more prudent."

These words really struck a chord with Lu Zhufeng.

At this moment, Lu Zhufeng temporarily disregarded Wei Jiaruo's actions and coughed lightly, "Sigh, but it's A Shuang."

Wei Jiaruo immediately chimed in, "A Shuang was a kind and understanding girl when she was alive. If we burn more paper money for her, she will understand."

She had seen how much her sister-in-law had suffered waiting for this marriage, so how could she bear to blame her?

Lu Jieyue glanced at Wei Jiaruo with considerable satisfaction.

Lu Zhufeng cleared his throat. "Sigh, never mind. Ashuang is a kind-hearted girl, and she also hopes for the best for the Marquis's mansion. Let's just do it this way."

At this moment, Lu Ze, who was drunk, suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

"Great, you've finally found an excuse! As your younger brother, I'm so happy for you."

"Ah Shuang, did you hear that? If you ever get the chance to come to the mortal realm, you must come and take my life!"

Lu Zhufeng's face was ashen as he looked at Lu Ze, who had lost his arm and was holding a cheap wine jar that reeked of foul odors. He sighed.

"Someone, the second young master is drunk. Quickly help him back to his room to rest."

Lu Ze gave a sinister laugh. "You're the one who's drunk."

After saying that, he laughed heartily and left.

After returning to his room, Lu Ze burst into tears, curled up in a corner, and repeatedly flipped through the old letters he had exchanged with Bai Yunxiao, which were proof that he had loved her.

He didn't want anything else; all he wanted was Bai Yunxiao.

That was the last bit of warmth he received in this world.

A servant came in and said, "Second Young Master, Young Master Bai took that male prostitute boating on the lake today."

Lu Ze clenched his fists tightly, his eyes red.

During the days when Bai Yunxiao didn't want him, he would send people to secretly follow Bai Yunxiao. As long as he could hear news about Bai Yunxiao, even if it was news of him being with someone else, he could still survive.

Suddenly, he remembered that in his previous life, after becoming one of the top three richest men, he married the daughter of the prime minister.

He doesn't feel anything for that woman now.

I just remember that he had a very good reputation in the capital at that time, and Young Master Bai also came on his wedding day.

At that time, the two of them were not familiar with each other and had only met briefly, which is why he did not recognize Bai Yunxiao when they first met.

But as time has passed, I can now recall many details of those long-forgotten memories.

At that moment, Young Master Bai looked at him with a smile, "Young Master Lu is young and promising, and as handsome as Pan An. I admire you. Here, I wish Young Master Lu a happy marriage and many children."

He replied, "Thank you."

Then, we passed each other by.

Looking back now, Bai Yunxiao still had a very good impression of him back then.

How did I end up like this in this life?

He suddenly asked the servant, "How's the shop's business lately?"

The servant was stunned for a moment, then stammered, "Young master, the shop... has been losing money."

Since suffering the blow, Lu Ze has become addicted to gambling and drinking, and he has been acting erratically, with the number of times he is sober being counted on one hand.

So I simply stopped paying attention to that shop and naturally didn't know what was going on inside.

The servant glanced at Lu Ze cautiously again, his voice growing softer and softer, "Young Master... there's one more thing."

"The rent for that shop has gone up, and the due date is up. The landlord said that if the rent isn't paid this month, then..."

If you want to smash up the shop, tell them to get out.

He didn't dare say the rest of the sentence.

Lu Zeyi focused his attention. "How much is the rent?"

"Reporting to you, young master, it's five thousand gold coins a year. This location is different now than before; the foot traffic is increasing, so the rent has gone up."

Lu Ze had a headache, but then he suddenly remembered that in his previous life, he made his fortune with a spice shop. Who didn't treat him with utmost respect? Who didn't think highly of him?

How could Bai Yunxiao possibly look down on him again?

Correct! That's right!

He can't keep going on like this!

He still has his spice shop, he still has a chance, he must bounce back and defy fate.

"I understand. Go out first and make me a bowl of hangover soup."

The servant was somewhat surprised, but still quickly replied, "Yes!"