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

Drunken Immortal Pavilion, third floor private room.

The room was filled with the smell of alcohol mixed with the unrestrained laughter of young people.

Xiao Fang leaned back in the main seat, wearing a bright red brocade robe that was unique in the capital.

His dark hair was loosely tied up with a jade hairpin. Although he was dressed neatly, it couldn't hide his nonchalant arrogance.

"Hey, look downstairs."

Prince Qing'an, who was sitting by the window, suddenly slammed his hand on the table and pointed at the street.

"Where are they running off to? It's like they're rushing to be reborn."

Several wealthy and dissolute young men crowded to the window to look out, but Xiao Fang didn't even lift his eyelids.

He twirled a white jade wine cup between his fingers, and the wine droplets clinging to the rim of the cup fell onto the back of his hand, crystal clear.

"It seems they're heading towards Shuntian Prefecture."

The heir of the Duke of Fu peeked out and looked for a long time.

"What's all the commotion about... The eldest daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, she's suing her fiancé again?"

"The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion?"

The heir apparent of Prince Duan responded with a hint of mockery.

"Is this the matter with the Marquis of Yong'an's mansion? They just caused a scene in Shuntian Prefecture the other day, and now this again? Is it really worth it to fall out over a little money?"

"Who can argue with that?"

The Crown Prince of Qing'an smacked his lips.

"The Marquis's family is strange. If things really don't work out, they should just break off the engagement. Why do they have to drag it out? Even if they do marry her, I'm afraid they won't be able to tame her temperament."

"The legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's family?"

Xiao Fang finally raised his eyes, his gaze deep and filled with a lazy curiosity.

"Exactly!"

The Crown Prince of Qing'an turned to look at him, a mischievous smile on his face.

"It was when you 'dealt' with that blind fool on the street last time, and you spilled blood all over her."

Afterwards, you insisted on paying the girl who had given you a new dress.

Xiao Fang paused for a moment as he swirled the wine glass in his hand.

A figure flashed through his mind: blood splattered on her face, the girl clearly trembling with fear, her face deathly pale.

But in those eyes, there was a clear hint of... pleasure.

It's as if they're saying, "Good riddance."

Ordinary women would either hide or be afraid of him, but this one secretly approved of his actions.

Xiao Fang's lips curled up slightly, a small curve, but it instantly brightened his already extremely handsome face, making him look handsome with a touch of wickedness.

"interesting……"

He suddenly stood up, his bright red robe sweeping across the table and creating a gust of wind.

"Let's go take a look."

He casually tossed a heavy silver ingot onto the table, where it landed among the cups and plates with a crisp sound.

"The extra is yours."

"Please take care, gentlemen."

The waiter smiled so broadly his eyes crinkled, and respectfully saw the guest off.

The atmosphere inside the Shuntian Prefecture government office was tense.

Yun Shuyao stood in the hall, the injury on her back aching slightly from her straight back, but her hand holding the petition was very steady.

Across from him stood Duke Zhenguo, Yun Chongshan, his face as black as the bottom of a pot.

Yun Shuwen, the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo, frowned deeply.

Meanwhile, Gu Jinghuai, the heir of the Marquis of Yong'an, was staring at her with a resentful look.

Prefect Zhang sat in the hall, feeling only a headache.

He had seen all of Yun Shuyao's evidence, and it was indeed irrefutable.

But if it were like last time, a mere fine would be enough, but this time they're suing someone.

It's an undeniable fact that the Marquis's mansion, together with the shopkeepers, embezzled the shop's funds, but the identity of the person being questioned...

Although he had a reputation for virtue, he wasn't so foolish as to try to fight a losing battle.

Both the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion and the heir of the Marquis of Yong'an clearly wanted to settle the matter peacefully.

Unfortunately, the eldest daughter of the Yun family banged a drum in front of the government office when she arrived.

At this moment, countless people are watching. If he does not accept the petition, an imperial censor will impeach him tomorrow.

But if he were to accept the case... the forces behind the two prefectures are deeply entrenched, how could a mere prefect like him possibly handle the case?

"Miss Yun."

Lord Zhang put down the account book, his tone clearly conciliatory.

"This is ultimately a private matter between the two families. Now that your father and fiancé are both here, why don't you... settle it privately?"

"Master Fang."

Yun Shuyao raised her eyes, her voice clear and bright.

"What private matters are there before the law?"

Now that we have both witnesses and physical evidence, and the lawsuit is reasonable, we urge Your Honor to adjudicate the case impartially.

"How dare you say that again!"

Yun Shuwen suddenly interrupted his younger sister.

"You've repeatedly brought this to court over a few coins, utterly disgracing the Zhenguo Duke's mansion!"

"I'm not the one who's embarrassed."

Yun Shuyao stared directly at her eldest brother and retorted without hesitation.

"It is the Yong'an Marquis's mansion that embezzles dowries from in-laws and abuses women."

"You've gone too far!"

Yun Chongshan was trembling with anger as he pointed at the gate of the mansion.

"You'd better go back to the manor right now! Otherwise, never set foot in the Yun family again!"

Gu Jinghuai sneered from the side.

"Shu Yao, know when to stop. What good will it do you to go too far?"

Seeing the tense situation, Magistrate Zhang inwardly groaned, but decided to go with the flow and gave the constables a wink.

"Return the petition to Miss Yun. This matter..."

Yun Shuyao gripped the legal document tightly, remaining silent. She knew this lawsuit wouldn't be easy.

But she never expected that her father and brothers would side with outsiders to deal with her.

"How is the situation?"

Just then, a lazy voice suddenly came from the entrance of the government office, with a slightly nonchalant tone.

But it was like a stone thrown into an icy lake, instantly shattering the deathly silence in the hall.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young man in red standing against the light at the gate of the mansion.

He was tall and straight, with black hair adorned with a jade hairpin. Although the red was extremely vibrant, it did not appear gaudy on him.

Xiao Fang stood there, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the room with a mixture of scrutiny and utter indifference.

It was as if all the nobles and dignitaries in the government office meant nothing to him.

"It's...it's the heir of the Prince of Zhenbei!"

Someone gasped softly in surprise.

"I heard that a few days ago in West Street, he killed Consort Zhao's younger brother, His Highness Prince Yi's maternal uncle, with a single stroke..."

"Shh! Keep your voice down!"

The whispers in the crowd were hushed, yet they betrayed an undisguised fear.

When Yun Chongshan saw this troublemaker, his face darkened.

Yun Shuwen involuntarily shrank back, and Gu Jinghuai immediately dropped his contemptuous attitude.

Even the prefect in the hall subconsciously stood up, his legs trembling, his knees bent and stiff.

Only when Yun Shuyao clearly saw the red figure did her pupils shrink slightly, and a look of joy appeared on her face.

It's him. If he can help, I might actually be able to get justice.

Xiao Fang ignored everyone's reactions and walked straight into the hall.

As he passed by Yun Shuyao, he paused and turned his head to look at her.

His deep eyes were full of mockery, and only after confirming the hope in the woman's eyes did he lazily murmur:

"How strange, how interesting..."

Yun Shuyao tried her best to control her trembling body, but her eyes did not look away at all.

Actually, she was scared too, but she subconsciously gripped the petition in her hand and firmly told herself to seize the opportunity!

Xiao Fang walked a few steps into the hall and saw him reach out and rip off the black gauze hat from the prefect's head.

"Hey, you..."

Lord Zhang was anxious to stop him, but a single glance from him silenced him instantly.

Xiao Fang slipped his official hat onto his headdress, making it look crooked and awkward, like he was wearing a toy.

Then, he looked at Lord Zhang, his tone calm but cold.

"Take off your robe."

How could Lord Zhang dare to refuse? He hurriedly unbuttoned his official robe and handed over the blue official uniform.

This man kills even imperial relatives and nobles as easily as slaughtering dogs and chickens; how could a mere poor scholar like him dare to act recklessly?

Xiao Fang took the official robe and casually draped it over his shoulders. The robe was open, revealing a bright red brocade robe underneath, making him look even more incongruous, yet exuding an indescribable arrogance.

He sat down in the prefect's seat, picked up the gavel, and without even looking at the people in the hall, slammed it down with a "crack."

"The lady in the hall."

Xiao Fang's gaze fell on Yun Shuyao, a half-smile playing on his lips.

"Who are you suing?"

Looking into his eyes, at the unbridled disregard for rules, Yun Shuyao's tense nerves suddenly relaxed.

She took a deep breath, stepped forward, and held the petition in her hand high.

"Your subject, Yun Shuyao, has filed a lawsuit against Gu Jinghuai, the heir of the Yong'an Marquis's mansion, and Madam Su, the wife of the Yong'an Marquis's mansion."

And the managers of nine shops, in collusion with the corrupt officials' wives!

This time, her voice lacked the previous frustration, and was filled with the courage to take a desperate gamble.