Favoring a concubine and destroying the wife? I'll abandon my husband and children and wipe out

Cheng Nanzhi was not in a hurry and calmly instructed, "I believe my husband and the others will not mind waiting for me a little longer. Qingdai, take out that red agate headdress and the dress that arrived yesterday."

"Yes!" Qingdai immediately replied.

Unlike the atmosphere in Guantang Courtyard, the front hall was now completely still.

Zhao Ye and Madam Zhao sat in the main seats with grim expressions, while the servants in front of them remained silent in fear.

Zhao Shize and Zhao Huaiyu were also there. Hearing that Ye Ruyue was coming and would be staying at the manor, the two had gotten up early that morning with great excitement. But now, all they felt was drowsiness.

"Why isn't Mother here yet? I'm so sleepy!"

Opposite them stood a woman with her hair styled in a cloud-like bun, wearing a long, smoky blue gauze gown. She was strikingly beautiful, like a lotus flower reflected in autumn water, elegant and graceful.

It was Ye Ruyue!

After waiting for a long time, Ye Ruyue's eyes were full of impatience, but when she looked up, she only showed understanding and spoke softly.

"It's normal for the lady to feel tired and unwell after recovering from a long illness; it shouldn't be because she harbors any resentment towards Yue'er."

Zhao Ye slammed his hand on the table.

"She's just unhappy! But her dissatisfaction is with me, her husband, and she's still holding a grudge about what happened last night!"

Not wanting to lose face in front of his beloved, Zhao Ye angrily retorted, "It's just a few small things, why is she still holding onto them? Does the Zhao family lack her things and absolutely have to have them?!"

Ye Ruyue didn't know he was referring to last night, but that didn't stop her from adding fuel to the fire: "Madam shouldn't be that kind of person!"

"Yue'er, you don't need to speak up for her anymore. She went a bit too far in this matter," said Madam Zhao, displeased.

She had already heard the details from Granny Zhang. Even if Ye'er had indeed misunderstood, how could she hold onto it so tightly and even kick her husband out? Where in the entire capital could one find such an arrogant wife!

Zhao Shize and Zhao Huaiyu instinctively wanted to say something, but considering Cheng Nanzhi's estrangement from them over the past few days, they nodded in agreement.

After all, they were her own children, and Ye Ruyue felt a pang of heartache seeing them yawning incessantly.

"Ze-ge'er, Yu-jie'er, why don't you go back and rest first?"

Madam Zhao hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, you are all at the age of growth, don't overwork yourselves."

Seeing that Zhao Ye nodded, Zhao Shize and Zhao Huaiyu left with a clear conscience, completely abandoning their desire to see Cheng Nanzhi.

Zhao Ye grew angrier the more he thought about it: "Yue'er, Mother, I don't think Cheng Nanzhi will come. She's not giving us any face, and we're not waiting for her..."

Before he could finish speaking, the voices of servants outside rang out.

"Madam has arrived!"

Zhao Ye was about to question him with a stern face, but when he looked up, he was stunned.

Cheng Nanzhi entered, supported by her maid. She wore a long brocade dress embroidered with clouds and wild geese, and a radiant red agate headdress. Her already beautiful appearance was even more dazzling and incomparable, leaving everyone in awe.

Jealousy flashed in Ye Ruyue's eyes, and she found Cheng Nanzhi's outfit extremely familiar. Before she could think about it further, she noticed that Zhao Ye's anger had completely vanished, replaced only by amazement. She immediately spoke to bring people back to their senses.

"So this is your sister-in-law. Seeing is believing. I feel ashamed of myself."

Cheng Nanzhi clenched her fists to stay calm and looked up at the woman who looked exactly like the one in her dream.

"you are?"

Qingdai whispered, "Miss, she is that vile woman!"

"This is Yue'er. Don't tell me you don't know who she is. If you had come any later, you wouldn't have even seen her!" Old Madam Zhao said unhappily.

Zhao Ye's anger resurfaced: "Madam is indeed different from us commoners. It's difficult for her to even show her face. She makes excuses all the time!"

"My lord, are you upset that I'm late? Is it because you still remember last night? I've made it very clear that it's inappropriate for Miss Biao to use my things."

Ye Ruyue almost lost her composure.

Zhao Ye got up in annoyance.

Cheng Nanzhi didn't give him a chance to speak; her eyes reddened instantly.

"My lord, you never used to argue with me like this. Could it be that after these three years apart, your feelings for me have faded and you've fallen for someone else, making you seem like a different person?"

The three people opposite them felt their hearts pounding.

Is Cheng Nanzhi starting to suspect something? No, now is not the time to let her know!

Zhao Ye immediately came over and apologized: "You are the only one in my heart. Last night, my wife couldn't see me at all. I was just anxious and angry. I didn't mean to."

He said softly, "Let's just let this go, okay?"

Madam Zhao said, "Yes, yes, Nanzhi, you've always been magnanimous, don't hold it against Ye'er."

Cheng Nanzhi covered the coldness in her eyes with her handkerchief: "But my husband has really hurt me this time. It's not enough to make me happy with just a set of jewelry and a few bolts of satin."

Ye Ruyue's pupils contracted.

No wonder she looked familiar; the things Cheng Nanzhi had were originally promised to her by Zhao Ye! How could he go back on his word and give them to Cheng Nanzhi!

Ye Ruyue looked at Zhao Ye with a resentful expression.

Zhao Ye ignored her and gritted his teeth, saying, "I remember you used to like the pastries from the Zhiwei Pavilion shop on East Street the most. So, I'll give that shop to you. You mustn't be angry anymore."

Madam Zhao and Ye Ruyue almost gasped when they heard this.

After Cheng Nanzhi married into the Zhao family, the family became much wealthier and acquired many shops to make money.

Zhiweige is one of the most profitable shops today!

That's what I'm leaving for my precious grandson!

Old Madam Zhao was reluctant to give it away.

Zhao Ye quickly gave him a meaningful look.

[What's the point of giving it to Cheng Nanzhi? Isn't it already part of the Zhao family's property? Besides, she won't live to see Ze Ge'er grow up. Given her love for Ze Ge'er, the shop will eventually be left to him anyway!]

Cheng Nanzhi, who heard this clearly, felt a chill in her heart. So they already wanted her dead at this point?!

Ye Ruyue understood what Zhao Ye was thinking, but she still felt incredibly sad!

Even when her relationship with Zhao Ye was at its peak, Zhao Ye never considered giving her the shop!

Although he didn't really mean it to Cheng Nanzhi, he mentioned it to her so easily. Did he value Cheng Nanzhi that much?!

Cheng Nanzhi could guess what Ye Ruyue was thinking just by looking at her face, and deliberately smiled sweetly: "I knew that my husband only has me in his heart. With such a good wife as me in front of you, how could anyone else be interested in you?"

Zhao Ye, who had been given the cold shoulder several times, was somewhat flattered. Recalling the days when he and Cheng Nanzhi were still quite loving, his expression softened, and he took the initiative to sit down with her.

Ye Ruyue suppressed her sourness: "My cousin and his wife have such a good relationship."

Zhao Ye paused, then silently took a step away from Yuan Chengnanzhi.

Qingdai coldly replied, "That's right! Who in the entire capital doesn't know that my young lady and Lord Zhao are deeply in love? Some vixens may try to sabotage them, but they don't even know their own limitations!"

Ye Ruyue's eyes were filled with jealousy. "Sister-in-law is so lucky."

Cheng Nanzhi naturally sat in the main seat and said lightly, "Cousin, you are joking. It is clearly my husband who is very fortunate to have married me. After I entered the family, the Zhao family has become much better off."

Ye Ruyue choked.

Zhao Ye and his wife choked up.

That being said, it just doesn't sound good no matter how you put it!

“Madam, we are both blessed people,” Zhao Ye said.

Cheng Nanzhi thought to herself with a hint of sarcasm, "My husband is right."

But the Zhao family's good fortune will be completely cut off starting today!