My elder sister forced me to become a concubine; I was reborn and remarried into the emperor's

The marriage between the eldest daughter of the Wei family and the Crown Prince was a sensation; everyone in the capital knew that the Wei family had produced a Crown Princess.

Upon seeing the eunuch arrive to deliver the Empress Dowager's decree, their first reaction was that it was addressed to Lady Wang or the Old Madam. Those who had been making a ruckus and criticizing Lady Wang immediately fell silent.

Even if the Wei family did something unethical, they are still the Crown Princess's maternal family.

If nothing unexpected happens, she'll be an empress in the future. In the face of ultimate power, all humanity can be abandoned.

Even Lady Wang herself thought so; her eyes lit up slightly, as she hadn't been to the palace for quite some time.

She really wanted to visit Wei Mingzhao, but her daughter said that the Crown Prince was in a bad mood lately and dared not let her wander around the palace.

Upon seeing the Empress Dowager's decree, they assumed that Wei Mingzhao had persuaded the Empress Dowager, finally allowing the mother and daughter to meet.

I could feel the gazes of those around me shift from pointing and whispering to envious looks.

Wang straightened her back instantly, her neck became more upright, and she even cleared her throat, now displaying the demeanor of a matriarch.

"Those who are blind should quickly move aside, lest they block the eunuch from announcing the imperial decree."

She said this deliberately to Wei Nanxun and her father, as well as Geng Laosan and the others, her eyes filled with disdain and arrogance, exuding an indescribable sense of superiority.

Geng Laosan had a fiery temper, and he wanted to go up and argue with Wang Shi.

Wei Rongde tugged at his arm and said, "Brother Geng, we've finally met, let's find somewhere to catch up and not disturb their good time."

Wang adjusted the hairpin in her hair, then twirled the jade bracelet on her wrist, which was as wide as a leek leaf, and said lightly, "Second brother is so sensible. Hurry back and pack your things, so you won't be an eyesore here."

Then she flashed a bright smile, greeted the eunuch who was delivering the imperial decree, and said in a very familiar tone, "Your Excellency, I am here now. You may announce the decree."

But as soon as she finished speaking, the little eunuch opposite her remained unmoved and said without looking at her, "Greetings, Duchess, but Her Majesty the Empress Dowager is not here to deliver an imperial edict to you."

Wang's smile froze on her face. She awkwardly tugged at the corners of her mouth, forcing out a forced smile.

He added, "Then you must be looking for our old lady, right? She happens to be here."

Just as she was about to turn back to find Old Madam Wei, she heard the eunuch's shrill voice rang out again: "May I ask where the Seventh Lady of the manor is? I have come to deliver the imperial decree to her on behalf of the Empress Dowager."

Now, Wang's smile vanished completely. She felt as if someone had poured a bucket of cold water on the coldest day, leaving her feeling utterly chilled.

Her arrogant words, telling Wei Nanxun and her daughter to get lost, echoed in her mind.

Her face stung as if she had been slapped hard several times.

Especially Geng Laosan, who loudly proclaimed from the side, "So the Empress Dowager is here to deliver an imperial edict to our benefactor's daughter. There's someone else blocking the way!"

Someone in the crowd couldn't help but laugh out loud, and then a chorus of mocking laughter rose and fell.

Amidst the laughter, Wei Nanxun calmly approached the young eunuch and said, "I am Wei Qiniang."

Just now, everyone's attention was focused on Wang Shi and Wei Rongde, watching the show with great interest, and they didn't even notice the silent woman standing next to them.

At this moment, she walked up to the crowd, her neat riding outfit highlighting her slender waist and graceful figure. When she revealed her extremely beautiful face, everyone's eyes were filled with amazement.

"So this is the Seventh Lady. I've never heard of her before. She's so beautiful. Even the most beautiful woman in the capital can't compare to the Seventh Lady of the Wei family."

"Yes, I only knew that Miss Wei was beautiful, but compared to her, she is far inferior."

Wei Nanxun didn't have time to pay attention to the voices; she was also somewhat puzzled.

Last time, she clearly refused the Empress Dowager's request to stay. Logically speaking, the Empress Dowager and she should have no connection anymore.

While she was thinking, the little eunuch said with a smile, "Her Majesty the Empress Dowager has summoned Seventh Lady to the palace tomorrow to admire the flowers. Please be prepared, a carriage will come to pick you up early tomorrow morning."

Wei Nanxun was stunned. She thought the Empress Dowager would not summon her to the palace again.

Could it be Pei Ji?

But ever since they parted that day, he has not sent a single word to them, let alone met them again.

She thought that the two of them would never have any contact again. Who would have thought that she would have to go to the palace again so soon after returning to the capital?

And the timing was perfect, not too early, not too late, just at this exact moment to deliver the imperial edict, it's hard not to have something to think about.

Regardless of who ordered her to enter the palace, she could not disobey the Empress Dowager's decree. After a brief moment of distraction, she curtsied slightly and said, "Seventh Sister, please accept the decree. Thank you for making this trip, Eunuch."

"It's no trouble at all. It's my honor to be able to deliver the imperial decree for the young lady."

While they were still exchanging pleasantries, Wang Shi was already speechless.

She had never felt so humiliated. She stared at Wei Nanxun with hatred, wishing she could tell everyone that she had been in the same room with another man for many days and was probably no longer a virgin.

Unfortunately, Wei Nanxun also had something on Wei Mingzhao, which prevented her from asking the question.

He could only watch helplessly as she gloated, while he, like a clown, turned back, utterly humiliated.

Unexpectedly, even though she had tried her best to make herself less noticeable, Geng Laosan kept staring at her. Seeing that she was about to leave, he immediately said loudly, "What, Madam Wei, do you know that you're in the way and are in a hurry to leave?"

All eyes turned to her again, and Wang wished she could disappear into the ground.

She clenched her fingers, pretending not to hear anything, and quickly stepped into the mansion, immediately ordering someone to close the gate.

But it couldn't block out the amused voice outside: "Madam Wei, you ran so fast! Anyone who didn't know better would think your butt was on fire. Oh dear, don't close the door! Your second master's things are still inside."

This drew laughter from everyone outside.

Wang had already embarrassed herself enough. She didn't say a word and just wanted to lock herself in her room and not see anyone.

But after taking only a few steps, he bumped into Old Madam Wei's slightly angry face.

He slapped her hard across the face: "Idiot! You've completely disgraced the Wei family!"

Wang trembled all over and collapsed.

Everything was fine before; she had planned everything perfectly. How did things turn out like this? How can she ever face anyone again after this?

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After Wang left, the onlookers gradually dispersed. Wei Nanxun was still worried about how to pack up and take everything from the West Garden in the shortest amount of time.

Now that's great, with Geng Laosan and his brothers around, moving these things is a piece of cake.

The gatekeeper wanted to keep the door closed, but when Geng Laosan waved the knife at his waist, the people inside obediently opened the door.

They headed straight for the West Garden without looking to the side.

During this time, Zhixia and Weiheyu didn't have enough time to pack too many things, and only managed to pack the valuables. Fortunately, they had so many people helping them.

Originally, it was estimated that it would take three to five days to move everything, but these dozen or so people came and packed it all into boxes in no time.

They had packed everything up before dark, leaving only large, bulky items that were difficult to move, which Wei Rongde would have someone come and haul away the next day.

Finally, under the cover of night, a large group of people left the Wei family, resembling a locust swarm.

Once everything was settled, Wei Rongde called his daughter into the room alone.

"Xun'er, what's going on with the Empress Dowager this time?"