Remarried to a top-tier playboy, her reborn ex-husband is filled with regret.

When Gu Jinghuai came out of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, his steps were light and quick.

The Duke of Zhenguo cooperated fully in completing the betrothal arrangements. Once the matchmaker exchanged the dragon and phoenix marriage certificates, the marriage was considered a done deal.

He was waiting to see Yun Shuyao's resigned expression after learning the news, and a strange sense of pleasure welled up inside him.

"Young Master, shall we go straight back to the manor?"

The servant Chengen observed his master's expression and asked.

"Um."

Gu Jinghuai straightened his clothes, and the sunlight shone on him, making him look radiant.

"Go back and tell your mother that it's done."

Gu Jinghuai imagined that once they were married, the stubborn Yun Shuyao would become obedient and continue to manage the household affairs for him.

And he will treat her well, just as he promised in his past life.

Yu Yan has had her fill of fun; in this life, she'll taste Yun Shu Yao's flavor.

Just thinking about Yun Shuyao's appearance and figure made Gu Jinghuai swallow hard, and his body began to feel hot.

...Life will never be worse than in my previous life...

Gu Jinghuai had just entered the gate of the Marquis's mansion and hadn't even reached the Su family's courtyard when several government officials strode in.

"Who is Gu Jinghuai, the heir apparent of the Marquis of Yong'an's mansion?"

The leading official spoke in a booming voice, his gaze sweeping over the crowd before finally settling on Gu Jinghuai.

Gu Jinghuai was taken aback, then frowned and asked:

"I am Gu Jinghuai, and you..."

"Someone is suing you for owing debts and for illegally occupying property!"

The officer pulled out a summons and unfolded it in front of him.

"Miss Yun Shuyao has already submitted a petition to the Shuntian Prefecture government. We request that Young Master Gu come with us!"

Gu Jinghuai's smug expression froze instantly, and his voice cracked with surprise.

"What did you say? Yun Shuyao went to the government office to sue me?"

He could hardly believe his ears.

Has Yun Shuyao gone mad? The two of them just exchanged betrothal gifts, and she actually dares to take her fiancé to court?

"As long as it's you, take me with you!"

The officers didn't care who he was; they only knew how to obey orders and stepped forward to arrest him.

Gu Jinghuai took a step back abruptly, his face turning ashen.

"How dare you! I am the heir of the Marquis of Yong'an's household, how dare you touch me?"

"So what if he's the crown prince? The emperor is subject to the same laws as commoners!"

The officer sneered.

"If Your Highness has anything to say, please come with us to the government office to discuss it!"

The servants around were too frightened to make a sound, and some even secretly ran out of the mansion, preparing to wait outside the palace for Marquis Yong'an to finish his court session and report the news to the Marquis.

Gu Jinghuai looked at the iron chains in the officer's hands, and then thought of Yun Shuyao's cold eyes, a chill creeping up his spine.

Is she really serious?

The area outside the Shuntian Prefecture government office was already crowded with people. When they saw the officials escorting Gu Jinghuai in, they immediately erupted in uproar.

"Isn't this the heir of the Marquis of Yong'an's mansion? How come he's been arrested by the officials?"

"I heard he got sued by his fiancée; apparently, he owes her a lot of money!"

"Tsk tsk, they've already caused such a scene before the wedding even started; the Marquis's mansion is utterly disgraced!"

These comments made Gu Jinghuai blush. He tried to straighten his back and maintain the dignity of the Marquis's heir.

But to outsiders, he seemed utterly shameless.

In the courtroom, Yun Shuyao, dressed in a bright red dress, stood with her back ramrod straight.

"Who is in the hall?"

The Prefect of Shuntian Prefecture slammed his gavel.

"I am the heir of the Marquis of Yong'an's household."

Gu Jinghuai tried his best to remain calm.

"Young Master Gu, do you know your crime?"

Gu Jinghuai looked up at Yun Shuyao, his eyes filled with anger.

"What crime have I committed? It's just a minor dispute over money; why make such a fuss?"

He then turned to the woman beside him and questioned her sharply:

"Yun Shuyao! Are you really going to take this to court? Aren't you afraid of ruining the reputation of both our families?"

Yun Shuyao sneered.

"Face? Prince Gu, you're talking to me about face now?"

Five years ago, your mother took away nine shops under my name under the pretext of "temporary loan," saying it was for working capital.

They then conspired with the manager to falsify accounts, gradually embezzling over 700,000 taels of silver from me. Wouldn't you say that's a disgrace?

As soon as she finished speaking, Chuntao stepped forward with the account book and presented it to the prefect.

"My lord, this is a detailed account of the Gu family's misappropriation of shop revenue over the past five years."

Every transaction bore the shopkeeper's signature, as well as a receipt for the silver personally signed by the Lady of the Marquis.

The account books were opened, revealing a dense array of numbers, which amplified the murmurs among the people.

"My God, they embezzled over 700,000 taels in five years?"

"They're using their future daughter-in-law's dowry! How shameless!"

"How old was this girl five years ago? Probably not even of marriageable age yet?"

"Isn't this blatantly deceiving young girls?"

"Look at the prince's expression; he probably doesn't want to acknowledge it yet."

"No wonder this girl is going to court. If she doesn't take it to the authorities, she probably won't get her money back."

Gu Jinghuai's face flushed red and then turned pale. Looking at the account books, he felt a suffocating tightness in his chest.

He forced himself to shout:

"It's just a misunderstanding, why are you making such a fuss?"

"Yun Shuyao, don't forget, you're going to marry into the Marquis's family. What good will this mess do you?"

"benefit?"

Yun Shuyao raised her eyes, her gaze sharp as a knife.

"If getting my things back isn't considered a benefit, then is it only a benefit if you let me be cheated out of more than 700,000 taels of silver?"

I want the whole capital to see how your Yong'an Marquis's mansion abuses its power to humiliate an unmarried woman and embezzle my dowry!

As for marrying into the Marquis's household, I've already made it clear to you that I will never marry into a Marquis's household like yours, a household that devours people without spitting out their bones.

"you!"

Gu Jinghuai was trembling with anger. He took a step forward and threatened in a low voice:

"Let me tell you, I have already exchanged our birth certificates at the Duke's mansion. You can only belong to my Yong'an Marquis's mansion."

"You've gone this far today? When you marry into this family, I, the young master, will definitely take you..."

"Whether the betrothal gifts have been exchanged or not, I will not marry you!"

Yun Shuyao interrupted him, her voice clear and bright.

"The government office isn't handling marriage matters! Gu Jinghuai, you don't need to threaten me."

You owe me money, and you must repay it in full!

Prefect Zhang, after reviewing the account books and listening to the testimonies from both sides, slammed his gavel heavily:

"The evidence in this case is conclusive! Young Master Gu, you must return all the debts owed by Yun Shi Shu Yao, totaling 780,000 taels!"

Do you have any objections to this?

"My lord, this is a matter within the Marquis's household!"

Gu Jinghuai wanted to argue, but was coldly interrupted by Lord Zhang.

"Court adjourned!"

Lord Zhang shook his head, thinking to himself that this young master of the Marquis's mansion was incredibly stupid.

His own judgment didn't even mention a repayment date, clearly leaving him a way out.

Unfortunately, he didn't understand at all and insisted on making a scene at the government office. No wonder the Yong'an Marquis's mansion has fallen to such a state...

The officers stepped forward to take him away, but Gu Jinghuai abruptly shook them off, glaring angrily at Yun Shuyao with eyes full of resentment.

"Yun Shuyao, you just wait! I, the young master, will make you regret what you've done!"

He turned and walked away, but his steps were unsteady. The whispers behind him felt like a slow, agonizing torture, making him wish he could disappear into the ground.

Yun Shuyao stood there, watching his hurried departure, her fingertips trembling slightly.

She knew that today's events would surely spread throughout the capital.

Upon returning home, she would surely face the accusations of her father and brothers.

But in this life, no matter who forces her, she will not back down an inch!

The surrounding crowd watched this scene with admiration in their eyes, and some even shouted:

"Well done, Miss Yun!"

Yun Shuyao didn't turn around, but bowed deeply to the prefect before walking out of the government office.

"Return to the residence."

The coachman should urge the horse forward.

Chun Tao was so anxious that she hesitated to speak, but finally couldn't help but open her mouth.

"Miss, if the Duke finds out about what happened at the government office today, I'm afraid..."

Yun Shuyao didn't respond, but secretly clenched her sleeves, her eyes filled with determination and resolve.

For some reason, my father attached great importance to this marriage.

Logically speaking, a declining marquis's mansion is not worthy of such condescension and eagerness from a noble duke's mansion to befriend it.

Last time she helped her break off an engagement, her father's attitude was very extreme.

Yun Shuyao tried hard to recall her memories of her past life. What information had she missed?