My husband faked his death so I could remarry, but I got involved with my crazy brother and can'

"Although I have received your favor, Madam, I am still somewhat greedy and want to climb the social ladder, which is why I have done so many wrong things."

"However, Dongxue is right. The Second Young Master is indeed not dead. He is currently in the capital, but I really don't know exactly where."

"Do you know her purpose?" Su Yingxue asked calmly, seemingly unsurprised.

"I know. The Second Madam means that if you and the Heir Apparent fight to the death, she can take advantage of the situation, give birth to the Heir Apparent, and then inherit the Duke's mansion in the future."

"Originally, the second young master shouldn't have faked his death, but they coveted your dowry, so they faked their death to try and make you empty your pockets, willing to fight the young master at any cost..."

"Every word I have said is true. If it is false, may I be struck by lightning!"

Seeing that Su Yingxue remained silent, Chunfen felt increasingly uncertain and could only curse and swear.

Xia Zhi's eyes reddened with anger: "You and our mistress grew up together! How could you betray her for your own selfish desires? Do you have any conscience at all? How good has our mistress been to you? She always gave you the best and most fragrant food! How can you do this to her?!"

Xia Zhi wanted nothing more than to jump up and slap her a few times, while Qiu Ye chimed in, "Yes, Madam has always treated you extremely well, but who would have thought she'd raise such an ungrateful wretch!"

"I knew I was wrong. I shouldn't have done that. I've been suffering like this all these days."

"This servant was wrong, please forgive me, Second Madam, and spare my life..."

He kept kowtowing during the Spring Equinox, fearing that the person in front of him would really send him down.

Now that the second young master is not in the underworld, I should be safe, right?

After all, in a situation like this, even if she went to hell, who could she serve?

Su Yingxue remained indifferent upon hearing this.

She did indeed feel resentment and hatred after learning of Chunfen's betrayal in her previous life.

But that was all in my past life.

In this lifetime, she will not shed tears for someone who is not worth it.

She was just a lowly servant girl; since she had betrayed her, she would discard her.

"I'll give you half a month. If you can find out the Second Young Master's location, I'll spare your life."

Chunfen's eyes lit up, and she immediately thanked the emperor: "Yes, this servant will certainly do her best to find it!"

After the Spring Equinox, only the master and servant remained in the house.

Xia Zhi said with dissatisfaction, "Madam, she has already betrayed you, why are you still giving her a chance? This kind of person should be killed."

In Xia Zhi's opinion, Su Yingxue was still too kind.

"Xia Zhi, Madam is making the most of what she has. Since the Second Young Master and the First Madam are plotting against Madam like this, our Madam naturally cannot sit idly by and wait for her doom."

"But if the person is in the shadows, we are in danger. Why not drag them out and fight them fair and square?"

As Qiu Ye spoke, she looked at Su Yingxue.

Su Yingxue raised her lips: "Qiuye is right. We must find the person. But before that, let's find a way to cure the young master's impotence."

"Go find a family doctor to open some rooms."

"yes!"

Prince Rui's Mansion.

"Brother Huaiyun, I truly didn't expect that you would entrust this case to me as a favor."

"Now the Emperor is quite satisfied with my investigation of this case, and even praised me in court. It seems that I have regained my former position in the Emperor's heart."

"All of this is thanks to you!"

"Brother Huaiyun, just say the word! I will do everything in my power to fulfill your desires!"

As Prince Rui spoke, he personally poured wine for Xie Huaiyun.

Xie Huaiyun's mind was still filled with that tear-streaked face and that graceful, fiery figure.

This was the first time he had seen her like this.

Unfortunately, Prince Rui ruined the good thing.

If it were Prince Ping, it would be fine, but unfortunately Prince Rui is suspicious by nature. If I don't go there immediately, I'm afraid he will harbor resentment.

"It is my duty to serve Your Highness."

Xie Huaiyun's voice was normal, but her face showed a hint of loyalty.

Prince Rui was overjoyed.

Xie Huaiyun not only represents the power of the Duke's Mansion, but is also the head of the Arrest Bureau, who is respected by everyone. With his strong support, plus the power of his maternal clan, they would be even more powerful.

Compared to the weak and isolated Crown Prince, he might actually succeed.

"Brother Huaiyun is truly my confidant. I will have to rely on Brother Huaiyun in the future." Prince Rui raised his wine cup.

Xie Huaiyun also picked up her wine glass, saying, "Your Highness is too kind!"

When Wei learned that Xie Huaiyun had spent half an hour in Su Yingxue's courtyard during the day, she was excited and immediately ordered someone to call Su Yingxue to the courtyard.

"I heard the young master went to your courtyard during the day?" Lady Wei looked the woman in front of her up and down.

She was dressed in splendid robes, her steps were light and graceful, her eyes were bright and her teeth were white, and her hair was adorned with pearls and jade. In particular, her features were striking and pleasing to the eye.

It would be even better if it wasn't as vicious as the rumors suggested.

It's not that she can't accept this daughter-in-law.

"Yes, the prince did go for a while, but nothing happened between us."

Su Yingxue didn't stand on ceremony and looked at the stool beside her: "Mother-in-law, would you please have a seat?"

Wei Shi was displeased. "Sit down."

How can you still laugh?

Wei Shi watched as Su Yingxue sat down, looking completely carefree, as if she didn't care about Xie Huaiyun at all.

"Yun-ge'er finally gets to go to the backyard, and you didn't even try to keep him there? Why did you let him leave?"

"The young master has important business to attend to; I can't very well stop him from leaving. Besides, it's broad daylight; does my mother-in-law expect me to indulge in lewd behavior in broad daylight?"

Wei Shi choked.

It is indeed wrong to engage in lewd behavior during the day.

But these two have been married for over a month, and they haven't even consummated their marriage yet.

How could she, as the mother-in-law, feel at ease?

"I know what you're thinking. You still dislike Yun-ge'er, don't you? Those rumors about Yun-ge'er circulating in the streets are completely unreliable. Although Yun-ge'er and his brother have a distant relationship, Yun-ge'er is an extremely upright person. He would never do something like killing his own blood relatives."

"I've heard about your situation. Of the two of you, Yun-ge'er likes you."

"As your mother-in-law, I don't care how you two sisters fight, but your most important task is to ensure the continuation of our Duke's family line."

"Don't worry, if you give birth to the child first, that child can also compete for the position of the young heir."

"In that case, are you willing to put aside your past grievances with Yun-ge'er? Just for the sake of the child."

Wei Shi's gaze fell on Su Yingxue, and he spoke earnestly and patiently.

Su Yingxue hadn't expected the Wei family to make such a promise to her.

Logically speaking, the child she gave birth to should be considered a second wife, which is not legitimate.

Lady Wei was even able to make her child the heir apparent and allow him to inherit the Duke's mansion.

It's really not easy.

Rumor has it that the Wei family favors their second son and ignores Xie Huaiyun.

Looking at it now, that's not entirely true.

"I......"

Just as Su Yingxue was about to speak, Su Zhirou's displeased voice came from the doorway: "Mother-in-law, I am your true daughter-in-law. How can you say such things without addressing me? You only call me 'sister' instead?"

Su Zhirou stormed into the room, her face still pale and sickly.

She was dressed simply, but because she was so petite, she looked rather poor.

Lady Wei frowned deeply: "Why did you come out dressed like this? Are you trying to embarrass our Duke's mansion?"