After the arranged marriage, I pampered the sickly regent.

Seeing that something was wrong, Madam Su ignored Jiang Wenjin and followed Ye Qingzhu to the study.

Ye Qingwu watched all this quietly, naturally not missing Jiang Wenjin's resentment at being ignored.

The book describes Jiang Wenjin as having the appearance of a humble gentleman, but being extremely arrogant and willing to do anything to achieve his goals.

In the book, the original owner of the body repeatedly sought help from others to advance Jiang Wenjin's career. In other words, Jiang Wenjin's ability to become the top scholar in the imperial examination and even rise to the position of Grand Secretary was inseparable from the help of the original owner.

Now that Ye Qingzhu has been reborn and the marriage exchange is underway, she is curious to know where these people's orders will go next.

Su was worried about Ye Qingzhu going into the study alone, but Ye Qingwu was unhurried.

Ye Xuan looked at the three people who entered, his face terribly grim. "Speak, when did you two arrange this marriage?"

"If it weren't for today's homecoming visit, were you planning to keep it a secret forever?"

"And the Su family, are you aware of this matter?"

Su's heart skipped a beat, but she didn't dare to anger Ye Xuan, who was in a bad mood, and spoke cautiously.

"My lord, this matter cannot be blamed on Qingzhu. It was too sudden, and I had no choice but to find out."

Seeing that her mother was speaking up for her, Ye Qingzhu glanced at Ye Qingwu triumphantly, feeling wronged, "Father, even if there was no arranged marriage, this engagement was originally my sister's."

“I just felt that doing this would be unfair to my sister, that’s why I did it. On the contrary, my sister has been aggressive from the beginning.”

Ye Qingwu lowered her eyes, feigning sadness, "Could it be that you think that now that your status is different, you can disregard everyone else?"

Upon hearing this, Madam Su chimed in, scolding Ye Qingwu, "Yes, Qingwu! Qingzhu is still your sister, no matter what. Even if you harbor resentment, you shouldn't have taken things to this extent!"

"Can't we talk about this in private? Do you know how much trouble it will cause the Duke's mansion if this gets out?" Madam Su said, glancing at Ye Xuan again.

She knew that Ye Xuan was a man who valued his reputation the most, especially when it came to matters concerning the Duke's mansion.

Ye Qingwu couldn't help but laugh after hearing this, and looked coldly at the people present.

"So, I should thank you for what you've done?"

"Don't forget, the marriage was arranged by you two from the very beginning, and now you're talking about correcting the wrongs."

"Auntie, aren't you afraid of biting your tongue when you say these things?"

Su gritted her teeth. When did this brat become so sharp-tongued?

"Ye Qingwu, who gave you the audacity to speak to my mother like that!"

"You keep calling me 'aunt,' but if it weren't for my mother, would you be alive and well by now?"

Faced with Ye Qingzhu's harsh words, Ye Qingwu nodded, "Your words have reminded me. If it weren't for my aunt's excessive flattery, I really wouldn't have been reduced to living in a place where even my residence is a storage room."

"Auntie, you've really put your heart into this!"

Madam Su's face turned pale, and she quickly signaled Ye Qingzhu to stop talking.

“My lord, this is a misunderstanding. Although Qingwu is not my child, in my heart she is no different from Qingzhu.”

"Ye Qingwu, did you hear that? Come over here and apologize to my mother!"

Ye Qingzhu said arrogantly.

"Ah……"

"Does Father also think I should apologize to my aunt?"

Ye Qingwu turned her gaze to Ye Xuan, who remained silent, and wondered what role this father had played in the original owner's past.

Ye Xuan clearly didn't expect Ye Qingwu to dare to ask him a question, and his gaze towards her became even more displeased.

"Qingwu, never push your luck!"

"Even if you're unhappy about the arranged marriage, you shouldn't cause trouble now!"

"Go apologize now!"

Ye Xuan's words of condemnation made Ye Qingwu see the person in front of her clearly.

"What if I don't..."

Ye Qingzhu was shocked, and her tone became even sharper, "Ye Qingwu, do you not even listen to your father anymore!"

Although the Su family did not know why Ye Qingwu had changed so much, the more she did so, the more advantageous it was for them.

She took out a handkerchief and sadly wiped away her empty tears.

"Never mind, in the end it's just that I'm not lucky enough."

"If Qingwu is unwilling, then so be it, but there is one thing I don't understand."

Madam Su asked Ye Qingwu, "Today is the day for the bride to return to her parents' home, so why is only you, Qingwu, back? Where is the Prince?"

These words reminded Ye Xuan that although he was angry about the arranged marriage, the matter was already settled and could not be changed.

Since Qingwu has married into the Regent's Palace and become a princess, the prince should have been the one who returned with her. However, she is now all alone, which is quite suspicious.

Ye Qingzhu was very pleased with herself; having been reborn, she naturally knew what had happened.

In her past life, she almost lost all face because of her return to her parents' home. Now it's time to let that bitch Ye Qingwu taste what it feels like to be humiliated.

"I heard that my sister had some trouble on the day she married into the Marquis's mansion, and there was that rooster too."

"Sister, could it be that you really married a rooster?" Just as Ye Qingzhu was about to mock Ye Qingwu, she heard a slap in the face.

Ye Qingzhu received a solid slap to the face, and she was furious and embarrassed after realizing what had happened.

"Ye Qingwu!"

Su Shi was also surprised that Ye Qingwu dared to make a move, and immediately protected Ye Qingzhu by her side.

"Azure Mist, why are you doing this!"

"Why?" Ye Qingwu scoffed, her eyes full of disdain. "Auntie, you don't understand. How dare a mere scholar's wife disrespect the Princess? A slap is too lenient on her!"

Ye Qingzhu was trembling with anger and wanted to rush out and fight Ye Qingwu, but Su stopped her.

How dare that bitch! If she hadn't suggested changing the marriage, how could Ye Qingwu have gotten a chance?

And yet this person dared to use his status to intimidate me!

"Father, you must do justice for your daughter."

Stopped, Ye Qingzhu could only look at Ye Xuan with tears in her eyes.

"Qingwu, kneel down before me!"

Faced with Ye Xuan's reprimand, Ye Qingwu showed no fear in her eyes, but instead asked a question in return.

"kneel?"

"Then tell me, Your Excellency Duke, what wrong have I done, and why should I kneel?"

"Even now, you're still trying to argue your point!"

"I don't care what your current status is, but don't forget that you come from the Duke's mansion!"

Ye Xuan was enraged by Ye Qingwu's attitude. What he hated most was being ignored, let alone his daughter whom he had never noticed.

"So what?" Ye Qingwu said coldly. The reason she chose to return to the manor today was not to suffer humiliation.

"In my opinion, if the Duke had any sense at all, he should know who should be kneeling down and apologizing today!"

It's just a matter of being tougher, as if anyone can't do it.

Both Su and Ye Qingzhu were shocked by this scene, and now they were truly certain.

Ye Qingwu is insane!