May this scumbag husband, who favored his concubine over his wife, rest in peace.

Fortunately.

“However,” King Wei changed the subject, “the woman who was with them must be released.”

Having said all that, they both knew that the other was aware of the situation, but they just hadn't explicitly stated it yet.

Lu Chengyuan didn't waste any time and directly ordered someone to bring over Princess Wei and Shuyao.

“Send another one to Your Highness,” Lu Chengyuan said.

The King of Wei smirked: "Commander Lu is truly... generous."

Upon closer inspection of the Princess Consort's condition, the King of Wei sensed that something was amiss.

The Queen Consort of Wei had her face covered by a black veil, but her eyes, which were visible, were completely unfocused. She kept muttering to herself, but it was impossible to understand what she was saying. She looked as if she had lost her soul.

"The person has been delivered to Your Highness. Please proceed."

King Wei didn't want to stay in this godforsaken place any longer, so he stepped forward to help his queen up.

Unexpectedly, the moment his hand touched Princess Wei, she screamed, "You evil spirit! You evil spirit! Get away! Don't touch me!"

Caught off guard, the King of Wei was pushed away by her. He lost his balance and staggered back several steps before finally regaining his footing.

"Your Highness?" King Wei looked at Princess Wei tentatively. "What's wrong? It's me."

Upon hearing his voice, a glimmer of light finally appeared in Princess Wei's eyes.

Upon recognizing the person before her, Princess Wei choked back tears and threw herself into his arms, crying out, "Your Highness, Your Highness! You've finally come!"

The King of Wei was heartbroken. He carried the Queen Consort Wei and strode away. As for Shu Yao, who was brought over with the Queen Consort Wei, she was taken away by the King of Wei's personal guards.

Watching the group leave, Lu Chengyuan tilted his head and asked, "Are any of those people still alive?"

“That’s all,” the Embroidered-Clad Guard stepped forward. “Knowing that His Highness Prince Wei was coming, they killed everyone in front of Princess Wei.”

“Yes,” Lu Chengyuan nodded, “Clean it up.”

"Yes."

After saying this, Lu Chengyuan turned and left, riding his horse back to the Marquis's residence.

-

At this moment, Wen Yuanshu and Wen Xi sat together next to Old Madam Wen, their gazes fixed on the two children crawling on the ground, their expressions seemingly no different from usual.

However, Madam Wen couldn't help but glance at her several times, feeling that something was off about her.

After a long silence, Madam Wen finally asked, "Yuan Shu, has something happened?"

Otherwise, why would Chunhua suddenly rush back, put the child down, and run away?

Chunhua is not such a reckless person.

Wen Yuanshu's expression stiffened slightly before she regained her composure: "Nothing of the sort, Mother, please don't overthink it."

Her tone sounded strained no matter how you looked at it.

Wen Xi, standing to the side, lowered her head immediately, clearly showing her guilt.

Madam Wen frowned: "You've grown up, but in front of me, you're still a child. If anything happens, you have to tell me."

"I'm really fine," Wen Yuanshu said.

Since she's already sitting here, there's no need to worry Old Madam Wen.

Madam Wen hesitated and glanced at her twice more.

Her intuition told her it wasn't that simple.

But before she could ask any further questions, Lu Chengyuan arrived.

As soon as he arrived, Madam Wen frowned slightly.

Those who have been on the battlefield are always particularly sensitive to the smell of blood.

She could smell a faint scent of blood on Lu Chengyuan.

"Mother." Lu Chengyuan walked a few steps to Madam Wen, speaking to her, but his gaze remained fixed on Wen Yuanshu.

Madam Wen hummed in agreement and said, "I don't know what's wrong with this girl. She suddenly came and sat here with me. Since you're here, take her back."

Lu Chengyuan felt a pang of pain in his heart.

Wen Yuanshu was afraid and dared not stay by herself.

“Okay,” he said, his voice a little hoarse, “Yuan Shu, let’s go back and rest for a while.”

“Yes,” Wen Yuanshu stood up, “Mother, we’re leaving now.”

"Go."

Wen Xi also stood up abruptly and followed.

As the three figures departed, Old Madam Wen's eyes narrowed slightly.

Something must have happened.

The two left Madam Wen's courtyard together, and Wen Yuanshu couldn't help but sigh: "If I had known, I wouldn't have come. My mother kept asking me what happened, but I didn't want her to worry, so I didn't tell her. Luckily, you came."

Otherwise, she really felt she wouldn't be able to hold on.

Lu Chengyuan sighed, his arm around Wen Yuanshu's shoulder tightening slightly: "I'll have someone ask His Majesty for a few days' leave so I can stay home with you."

“No need,” Wen Yuanshu shook her head. “I was just a little uneasy just now, but I’m fine now. You can go about your business.”

"Your matter is the most important."

Lu Chengyuan had already made up his mind, but fearing that Wen Yuanshu would not let him stay, he changed the subject and brought up what had just happened at the government office: "The Prince of Wei has already taken the Princess of Wei away."