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

The tiles made a slight sound underfoot, which startled Yun Shuyao so much that she clung tightly to the clothes of the person next to her.

"Scared?"

Xiao Fang placed her on the roof, pressed her shoulders to sit down, and then sat down himself, looking down at the granary.

Yun Shuyao instinctively leaned closer to Xiao Fang, her small hand tugging at his sleeve, while muttering something under her breath.

"Who's afraid?"

Xiao Fang chuckled softly, took out an oilcloth bag from his pocket, opened it, and found a yellowed account book inside.

"Tell me why you've come to inspect the granary, and I'll show you this."

Yun Shuyao's gaze lingered on the account book, and she bit her lip.

I recently had a dream.

Yun Shuyao took a deep breath, her speech steady yet carrying an undeniable force.

"In my dream, there will be a war in the northern desert a month later, and General Xiao, the Prince of Zhenbei, will lead his troops into battle."

She paused, looking at Xiao Fang's suddenly tense profile, and said, word by word:

"He will... die in battle..."

As the last few words fell, the mockery on Xiao Fang's face vanished instantly.

He clenched his fist tightly, his knuckles turning white, and his eyes churned with a stormy sea of ​​emotions.

The urgent report from the border was sent to the capital in secret, and the decision to send my father on his expedition was made in secret just three days ago.

Even within the Ministry of War, only a handful of people knew about it. How could a sheltered young woman like her possibly know?

Xiao Fang's expression flickered uncertainly.

His mother's death made him hate his father's heartlessness.

But even the deepest resentment cannot outweigh the word "father," for it is an unbreakable bond in blood.

"Died in battle?"

His voice was hoarse, filled with an incredulous chill.

"How could that be?"

There are two reasons.

Yun Shuyao lowered her voice even further.

"In my dream, the army's rations were tampered with, the front lines ran out of food for three days, and then a traitor betrayed them. The Prince of Zhenbei... died from exhaustion!"

Seeing Xiao Fang's sudden change in expression, she added:

"The loss of three border cities enraged His Majesty, and my uncle became the scapegoat, executed along with his entire family on charges of being a 'profiteer'."

Xiao Fang stared intently at her, as if trying to see a trace of lying in her eyes.

But her eyes were too calm, so calm that it didn't seem like she was fabricating a lie about a life.

How can you prove it?

He spoke coldly, but could not hide the wavering in his voice.

"Of course."

Yun Shuyao met his gaze and spoke very quickly.

"If you don't believe me, just wait and see. In three days, the Crown Princess will give birth to twins, a boy and a girl."

The boy weighed 6.8 jin (approximately 3.4 catties), and the girl also weighed 6.8 jin (approximately 3.4 catties). The Imperial Astronomical Bureau reported that "the birth of these two stars signifies a long and prosperous reign for the nation."

This statement is so specific that it doesn't seem like mere fabrication.

Xiao Fang looked up at her, his eyes less questioning and more inquisitive:

"You even know the weight of a child?"

"That's how it was in my dream."

Yun Shuyao showed no sign of fear.

"If it comes true in three days, let's investigate this matter together, shall we?"

Xiao Fang remained silent for a moment, his fingertips tracing the edge of the account book.

The moonlight fell on his face, half in light and half in shadow, making it impossible to see his expression.

Yun Shuyao felt a tightness in her chest. She knew that these words sounded absurd, and if it were someone else, they would probably think she was crazy.

Xiao Fang stared at her for a long time before handing the account book to Yun Shuyao.

"You take a look first."

Yun Shuyao was stunned for a moment, then immediately reached out and took it.

The ledger pages were rough, and the handwriting on them was crooked, yet the records were detailed.

From the arrival of grain ships at the port to the registration of grain entering the warehouse, and then to the escort of grain out of the warehouse, every transaction is marked with the person who handled it.

"The ledgers don't show any problems."

Yun Shuyao closed the booklet, somewhat dejected.

Xiao Fang took it and quickly flipped through it, his voice deepening several octaves.

"If they dare to do it, they'll naturally clean up their mess. Since this ledger is useless, it should be put back to avoid alerting them."

"I think there are two places we can start investigating..."

Yun Shuyao wanted to offer her own thoughts, but was interrupted.

"I'll see you out first."

After saying that, Xiao Fang reached out and grabbed her waist, then leaped across the rooftop and arrived outside the granary in a few bounds.

Where are your men?

Yun Shuyao felt dizzy and pointed to the carriage at the end of the alley.

"There."

Xiao Fang nodded, said nothing more, and turned to leave.

Yun Shuyao followed him for a few steps, then eagerly confirmed:

"If the news from the Crown Prince's palace is true in three days, shall we investigate together?"

"it is good."

Xiao Fang didn't turn around; his figure disappeared into the night.

Xiao Fang was clearly in a low mood, but Yun Shuyao could understand.

Who could remain calm upon hearing the news of their own father's impending death?

However, his attitude proves precisely that he has begun to believe.

All that's left to do is wait.

"Zhao Hu, let's go back."

"Yes, Miss."

Zhao Hu was a very tactful servant who never asked questions he shouldn't have; this was probably a habit he developed in the military camp.

Yun Shuyao climbed into the carriage, leaned her head against the side, and pondered in her mind.

I checked the information yesterday, but returned empty-handed today. If I want Xiao Fang's help, I will have to wait until three days later.

Fifteen days have passed in the blink of an eye, and only ten days remain...

Yun Shuyao raised her hand and rubbed her temples.

If we can get Xiao Fang's help, we will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort. Three days is fine, it's worth the wait!

The next morning.

The sounds of gongs and drums from the Yong'an Marquis's residence could be heard even two streets away.

Chun Tao returned from grocery shopping, her face flushed with anger.

"Miss! The Marquis of Yong'an's mansion has gone too far!"

They actually took your marriage certificate with Gu Jinghuai and made a big show of it, delivering it to the government office for registration.

Now everyone in Kyoto knows that you are going to marry Prince Gu!

Yun Shuyao was looking at the account books under the lamp when she heard this. Her pen paused, and a drop of ink fell onto the paper, spreading into a small black blot.

"The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion has also sent out wedding invitations. I heard that all the powerful and influential people in the capital have received them and are waiting to attend the ceremony."

Chuntao grew angrier the more she talked.

"If they do this, you won't be able to refuse the marriage! Miss, what should we do?"

Yun Shuyao put down her pen, her fingertips brushing over the ink stain, her voice eerily calm.

"I know."

"Then you..."

"I have a plan, but I don't know if it will work."

Yun Shuyao said in a low voice.

"Once Su Wenbin's deeds are exposed and the Su family falls, some people will naturally cling to this last straw..."

Everything is Yun Shuyao's speculation. Until the moment it actually happens, there will inevitably be changes, so she is unwilling to say more now.

Chun Tao felt a pang of anxiety when she saw the resolute look in her mistress's eyes.

"Miss, please don't do anything foolish..."

What are you thinking?

Yun Shuyao gave a faint smile.

"I'll find a way to make them suffer; I'm not going to sit idly by and wait to die."

Three days later.

Good news indeed came from the Crown Prince's palace.

The Crown Princess gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, weighing 6.8 pounds each.

The Imperial Astronomical Bureau reported that "two stars have descended to earth, an auspicious omen from heaven," which greatly pleased the Emperor, who then granted a general amnesty.

When the news reached the Prince of Zhenbei's residence, Xiao Fang was reviewing the biography of his deputy, Zhang Wei.

Upon hearing the servant's report, he clenched his fist tightly, and the shock in his eyes gradually turned into icy coldness.

Her dream came true.

My father was to depart for war in seven days.

Xiao Fang got up almost immediately and strode out, his red robe drawing a sharp arc in the morning light.

"Prepare the horses!"

He must find Yun Shuyao.

We must find out exactly what else was in her dream!

"Yes."

The servant dared not delay and ran to the stable to fetch the horse.