After the arranged marriage, I pampered the sickly regent.

"It's a token from the Regent's Palace."

One of the officers stared in shock at the token in Ye Qingwu's hand. Could the woman in front of him be the Regent's Consort?

Thinking of this, the soldiers lowered their heads and respectfully saluted in Ye Qingwu's direction.

"This humble servant greets the Regent's Wife."

Ye Qingzhu, who was standing to the side, had a bad feeling when she saw this, especially since Ye Qingwu had revealed his identity to the soldiers at this moment because of her behavior just now.

As Ye Qingzhu was pondering this, she noticed Ye Qingwu looking in her direction.

“This person made a huge fuss at the imperial examination site. Take him back to the government office and investigate him thoroughly to see if he has any ulterior motives.”

"you dare!"

Upon hearing these words, Ye Qingzhu's face turned deathly pale. She had already been to the government office once before and did not want to experience that feeling of being imprisoned again.

When Ye Qingwu said these words, it was almost an angry outburst.

"Ye Qingwu, don't think that just because you're the Regent's Consort, you'll be any different. Let me tell you..."

Before Ye Qingzhu could finish speaking, the soldiers had already approached her.

"How dare you! Not only are you making such a racket here, but you also dare to disrespect the Regent's Consort!"

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will definitely take this woman back to the Prefect for examination."

Seeing the soldiers getting closer and closer, Ye Qingzhu didn't care about anything else and turned to run.

Ye Qingwu looked at this scene with cold eyes. After being out for so long, it was time to go back.

Meanwhile, Ye Qingzhu ran into a small alley and only breathed a sigh of relief after the soldiers left.

That bitch Ye Qingwu dared to use her status to oppress me.

"Why didn't you help me just now, sir?"

Ye Qingzhu was dissatisfied with this, but as soon as she said it, she realized it was wrong.

She remembered that after what happened in the village, the adult told her that it was seriously injured and needed to rest, leaving behind only one item, saying it could help her achieve her goals if necessary.

In order for Jiang Wenjin to become the top scholar in the imperial examination like in her previous life, she had already used that thing.

Otherwise, whether facing Ye Qingwu or government soldiers, how could he have ended up in such a sorry state?

Thinking about what had just happened, Ye Qingzhu was furious. She would remember this grudge and make that bitch Ye Qingwu pay the price if she ever did.

No, because the government troops have already been mobilized to deal with Ye Qingwu's matter, she needs to leave as soon as possible.

Ye Qingzhu had just come out of the alley when she heard a command coming from behind her.

"stop!"

Ye Qingzhu froze. She clearly remembered that the soldiers had left. Could it be a scheme to lure her out?

"Don't come any closer, I'm..."

Just as Ye Qingzhu was about to speak, she saw that the person had already walked over.

"Sister Qingzhu, we've finally found you."

When she saw who it was, Ye Qingzhu breathed a sigh of relief. Who did she think it was? It turned out to be Ye Yuanfeng.

"Second brother, it's so good to see you here. I almost..." Ye Qingzhu lowered her head, her voice choked with emotion.

Ye Yuanfeng sensed something was wrong and quickly asked Ye Qingzhu, "Qingzhu, don't cry. Was my tone too harsh just now and scared you?"

Ye Qingzhu shook her head.

"Second brother, this matter has nothing to do with you, it's... sister."

Upon hearing this address, Ye Yuanfeng's expression instantly darkened.

"It's Ye Qingwu again!"

"Second brother, you probably don't know this, but while you were unconscious, sister asked father for a thousand taels of silver."

"Is there such a thing?"

Ye Yuanfeng, who was originally just angry, completely lost his temper.

"Qingzhu, let's go. Let's find Ye Qingwu now and demand an explanation."

As Ye Yuanfeng was about to lead Ye Qingzhu toward the Regent's Palace where Ye Qingwu was, he saw Ye Qingzhu take a step back, her eyes filled with terror.

"Second brother, I'd better not go to that place. I've already angered my sister. She even showed me the Regent's Palace token and asked the authorities to arrest me."

"Second brother, you've just woken up, so it's best not to cause trouble," Ye Qingzhu sighed.

"After all, my sister's status is very different now, and she has His Highness the Regent backing her up. If things get out of hand, we'll be the ones who suffer."

Ye Qingzhu clenched his fist. Although he had many grievances against Ye Qingwu, he had to admit what Ye Qingzhu had said.

Seeing Ye Qingzhu's dejected appearance, Ye Yuanfeng felt even more resentful.

"Second sister, don't be afraid. Although we can't do anything to Ye Qingwu right now, our eldest brother will be back soon. Once he returns, he will definitely stand up for us."

Ye Qingzhu nodded.

Meanwhile, Ye Qingwu had already returned to the Regent's Palace.

Has the Prince returned?

Ye Qingwu asked the guards at the gate of the mansion.

"Your Highness, the Prince has not yet returned to the residence after leaving." Ye Qingwu nodded, not pressing the matter further.

"Oh no! I forgot to report the matter between the Sixth Princess and that young lady to the Princess!"

The guard suddenly looked terrified and said to the person next to him.

But when he looked around, Ye Qingwu was nowhere to be seen.

As Ye Qingwu arrived at the back garden and was about to return to her courtyard, she saw two women sitting on stone chairs in the pavilion.

She was familiar with one of them, the sixth princess Zhan Siwan, born to the imperial concubine. As for the other one…

"Sister Su Yan, the Imperial Uncle will be very happy to see you later."

As Ye Qingwu approached, she overheard Zhan Siwan talking to another woman.

"Su Yan?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingwu paused, becoming more curious about the person beside Zhan Siwan.

Who could be the person this sixth princess talks about every day?

"Siwan, this is the Regent's Palace after all; you must not speak carelessly here."

Su Yan quickly stopped Zhan Siwan from continuing, her eyes lowered, "Besides, I heard that His Highness the Regent has already married a princess."

Zhan Siwan, however, dismissed the matter with disdain.

"Sister Su Yan, don't worry. Ye Qingwu's title of princess is just an empty name. When the royal uncle sees you, he will definitely divorce her and make you the new princess."

"In that case, the Sixth Princess should hurry up and make her move."

Just as Zhan Siwan was getting into her speech, Ye Qingwu's voice suddenly came from behind.

Zhan Siwan turned around abruptly, and when she saw Ye Qingwu standing there at some point, she felt inexplicably guilty, and her questioning tone became stammering.

"Ye... Ye Qingwu, how could you be here? And you even dared to eavesdrop on my conversation with Sister Su Yan! You are utterly shameless!"

Ye Qingwu sneered and walked towards the pavilion.

Upon seeing this, Zhan Siwan couldn't help but take several steps back, and was pulled back by Su Yan beside her just as she was about to fall.

"Siwan, be careful."

Zhan Siwan, who was being pulled back, looked at the lotus pond behind her; she was just a hair's breadth away from falling in.

She didn't believe Ye Qingwu hadn't seen it.