After the arranged marriage, I pampered the sickly regent.

Granny Chang was stunned by Ye Qingwu's words and asked in shock, "What do you mean by that, Your Highness?"

"Those two maids have been following me since the beginning, Granny Chang. Do you dare say they have nothing to do with you?"

“Your Highness, this old servant is only thinking of your safety. Although Ye Qingzhu was your half-sister when she was in the Duke’s mansion, she is now married and her status is different. It is really unbecoming of her to speak so disrespectfully to you.”

Granny Chang didn't find anything wrong with Ye Qingwu's question at all.

Seeing that this person had made his move, Ye Qingwu's gaze turned even colder.

"So, I should thank Changde instead?"

"Your Highness, there's no need for thanks. There's just one thing this old servant doesn't understand: you and the Regent have been married for several days now, so why do you still have your own courtyard instead of living with the Prince?"

"Has Your Highness forgotten about the bloodline exchange that day?"

Seeing that this person was even scolding her, Ye Qingwu sneered, "Granny Chang, I wonder what gives you the right to speak to me like this?"

Ye Qingwu knew that if she didn't do anything today, she would inevitably encounter obstacles while she was treating patients, given the presence of such a troublesome old woman.

Granny Chang also noticed Ye Qingwu's dissatisfaction, and her attitude became much better than before.

"Your Highness, this old servant is only acting on the orders of the Empress Dowager. If I have offended you in any way, please forgive me."

"It is true that the nanny is acting on the Empress Dowager's orders, but don't forget the order of priority."

"If anyone follows us again, I don't need to elaborate on the rules and the consequences!"

Ye Qingzhu, after being blocked several times in her attempts to leave the palace, was on the verge of collapse.

Jiang Wenjin looked at her behavior with helplessness. "My lady, since this is the Emperor's order, you will stay in the Regent's Palace for the next two days."

"After the curse is dealt with, we can naturally go back."

Jiang Wenjin felt somewhat fortunate at this point, as these people only told Ye Qingzhu not to leave, but did not stop him.

Previously, he was able to enter the Duke's mansion because he was the son-in-law of the Duke's daughter. However, the Regent's mansion is a place that not just anyone can enter, even if they have an official position.

Not to mention that he is currently only a scholar.

Although he didn't know what the curse was, if he could gain the Regent's favor, wouldn't he be able to rise to prominence in the future?

Such an opportunity should not be missed.

"Don't you understand? How could something so ordinary restrict my actions?"

She knew exactly what would happen in two days.

"What does my wife mean by this?"

Jiang Wenjin was even more puzzled by Ye Qingzhu's anger. Just as he was about to ask her more questions, Ye Qingzhu suddenly grabbed him.

"Now that you're able to leave the manor, go to my father's place and explain the situation here to him."

With so many guards stationed here, and Jiang Wenjin being just a poor scholar, he is of no use whatsoever.

Now, the only person she can rely on is her father, the Duke of Ye.

"My wife, it might not be appropriate to alarm your father-in-law about this."

Jiang Wen was completely puzzled, especially since, apart from preventing Ye Qingzhu from leaving, the people in the Prince's mansion had not done anything to cause her any real harm.

Seeing that Jiang Wenjin was still asking questions, Ye Qingzhu felt extremely annoyed and had no mood to explain to him. She simply pushed him out.

"Just do as I say!"

Seeing this, Jiang Wenjin could only agree and quickly left the mansion to head towards the Duke's mansion where Ye Xuan was.

In the Duke's Mansion.

Ye Xuan and Ye Yuanfeng were terrified after hearing what Su Shi said. What if the Regent was going to die suddenly in two days because of the curse, and Ye Qingwu had agreed to treat him at this time?

If anything goes wrong, not only will Ye Qingwu be dragged down with her, but the entire Duke's mansion will also be implicated.

The consequences are chilling just to think about them now.

"Father, what should we do now?"

Ye Yuanfeng asked Ye Xuan.

"What do you mean, what to do? Didn't I make myself clear? Go to the Regent's Palace, find that wretched girl, and explain things to her."

"If you don't acknowledge being a member of the Duke's mansion, then don't implicate the Duke's mansion if you cause trouble!"

Ye Xuan grew increasingly angry as he spoke. How could he, a dignified Duke, be so terrified by his own daughter?

Just then, a servant's voice came from outside reporting.

"Master, the son-in-law has arrived. He says he has something he wants to see you about."

"Son-in-law?"

Ye Xuan was taken aback. This could not possibly refer to that prince; it could only be Jiang Wenjin.

He's currently in a bad mood and has no interest in seeing anyone else.

"Tell him to go back immediately."

Seeing this, Madam Su asked the servant who came in to report, "Besides the son-in-law, has the second young lady returned?"

The servant shook his head. "Only the son-in-law."

After hearing this, Su had no choice but to give up. Jiang Wenjin, who was waiting outside, was disappointed to receive the news of the rejection.

But then, remembering what Ye Qingzhu had said at the Prince's residence, he added, "Please also convey to my father-in-law that it concerns Qingzhu and the Regent's Consort."

The servants were quite polite to Jiang Wenjin, but after hearing these words, they turned back.

Upon hearing what the servants said, Ye Xuan had no choice but to have Jiang Wenjin brought to his study.

"The son-in-law pays homage to his father-in-law."

"Speak, what brings you here?"

"That's right, Wenjin, how come the Qingzhu you just had your servant report involves the Regent's Consort again?"

Seeing this, Jiang Wenjin could only recount what had happened.

"Father, I think this must be a scheme by Ye Qingwu. She wants to use Sister Qingzhu, and if something really happens, she'll drag the Duke's mansion down with her..."

"Enough!" Ye Xuan interrupted Ye Yuanfeng before he could finish speaking.

“Yuanfeng, what are you waiting for? Besides delivering those messages, also bring Qingzhu out of the Prince’s mansion.”

"Yes."

Ye Xuan's words undoubtedly gave Ye Yuanfeng confidence, and he turned and left the study.

"Father-in-law, is there anything I can do to help?"

"you?"

Ye Xuan glanced at Jiang Wenjin. He had previously appreciated the man's talent, but since the marriage exchange incident, he had become even more dissatisfied with him.

Having served Ye Xuan for many years, Su Shi naturally understood his intentions.

Thinking about his daughter's prediction that this man would become the prime minister in the future, he became much more pleasing to the eye.

"Wenjin, you go back first. If anything happens to Qingzhu, come and tell us immediately."

Su's words delighted Jiang Wenjin. Did this mean that he would have the Duke's mansion to rely on in the future?

Inside the Regent's Palace.

Ye Qingwu arrived at Zhan Sijing's room, feeling utterly overwhelmed by what had happened.

Granny Chang, Commander Wang, and now there's Ye Qingzhu too.

Especially that Granny Chang, who treats the Empress Dowager's words like a royal decree, is very troublesome.

"Is the princess still troubled by those people?"

Zhan Sijing came to Ye Qingwu's side and said softly.

"I wouldn't say I'm annoyed, it's just that these people..."