Lady Hou is reborn and, by pampering her illegitimate son, reclaims her life of wealth and privilege

Wei Fenghui said firmly and resolutely, "Farewell. I have never taken a single penny from the Marquis's mansion in the past, nor will I take a single penny from it in the future. I am deeply grateful for your hospitality these past few days. As for the gifts from the lady, my mother and I will not accept a single cent. Farewell."

Before Jiang Huaiyu could stop him, Wei Fenghui tightly grasped Wei Ruoyi's hand and hurriedly left the Marquis's residence, leaving Jiang Huaiyu alone to face her disappointment and helplessness.

Despite a month of effort, she still failed to repair her relationship with Wei Fenghui, and Wei Fenghui's departure this time was even earlier than in her previous life.

She had initially harbored the illusion of keeping Wei Fenghui, but the harsh reality forced her to admit that everything was due to the sins she had committed in the past, and Wei Fenghui's resentment was only to be expected.

Jiang Huaiyu summoned Cuiying and instructed the servants to help Wei Fenghui and his mother move their valuables, and inquired about the location of their new home. Afterward, she went into the private treasury alone, took out a brocade box containing land deeds, selected four shop deeds belonging to the Marquis's mansion, attached a thousand taels of silver notes, and carefully placed them into a cloth bag.

Although Wei Fenghui claimed he would not accept a single penny, Jiang Huaiyu knew he could not simply abandon the matter.

Jiang Huaiyu had limited funds left. Apart from the 4000 taels he had given as dowry, he still needed to wait two months until Qingjun Pavilion on Xiaoxiang Street opened before he would have any new income. He secretly planned to give Wei Ruoyi and her son an additional 10,000 taels of silver at that time.

Jiang Huaiyu took a deep breath, and tears finally welled up in her eyes. As she counted the silver, she said to herself, "My lord, please don't blame me. I have done everything I can. It was my eldest son who chose to separate from the family. What I have given you is more than enough. From now on, you don't need to worry about their lives."

Jiang Huaiyu sat quietly by the window, gazing at the withered leaves falling outside, her heart filled with endless loneliness and desolation.

……

In the afternoon, Cuiying returned and reported to her that Wei Fenghui and his mother had rented a small house in Yuqian Lane on the outskirts of Beijing and started their new life.

Jiang Huaiyu handed the carefully prepared purse to Cuiying, his tone gentle yet firm: "Cuiying, I'm troubling you again. Please make sure to hand over the silver and land deeds in this purse to Wei Ruoyi and Wei Fenghui, and tell them that this is what the Marquis left for them, their rightful share. Make sure they accept it."

Cuiying took the purse and turned away gracefully.

Jiang Huaiyu gently wiped away the tears on her face, feeling a sense of emptiness in her heart.

Yesterday was filled with laughter and joy, but today everything has changed. He had thought that after his rebirth, he could once again lead the Marquis's mansion to its glorious peak, but now he remains stagnant and complacent.

However, even so, it is still far better than the previous life.

Just then, Wei Fengyao entered Moyou Hall.

"Mother is fine."

Upon seeing Wei Fengyao arrive, Jiang Huaiyu immediately suppressed her sorrow, put on a warm smile, and kindly pulled him to sit down.

"Feng Yao, what brings you here today?"

Wei Fengyao replied with a smile, "Mother, I will be traveling south with Princess Linchuan tomorrow, and it is expected that I will not be able to return for about a month. I came to inform you of this."

Jiang Huaiyu nodded slightly, "I see." Then, she went to her private treasury and took out 200 taels of silver notes.

“Fengyao, your journey is long and your expenses must be considerable. Is this 200 taels of silver enough? If not, I will get you some more.”

A warm feeling welled up in Wei Fengyao's heart, but he was already used to Jiang Huaiyu's concern. "Mother, there's no need. When I travel with the Princess, all expenses will be borne by the Princess. I don't need to pay out of my own pocket."

Jiang Huaiyu still stuffed the silver notes into Wei Fengyao's hand, "You should still take them with you, just in case."

Wei Fengyao smiled and agreed, accepting the silver note.

"Thank you, Mother. When I return from the South, I will bring you some local delicacies."

"Yes, yes, Mother is waiting for your return at home."

In his previous life, Wei Fengyao did not have the opportunity to enter the princess's residence. However, in this life, thanks to his business deal with Princess Linchuan, Wei Fengyao was able to take up a position in the princess's residence.

This might be a great blessing for Wei Fengyao.

In his past life, he overcame countless hardships, rising from nothing to defeat Prince Rui and Prince Duan, paying a heavy price in the process. With the support of the Eldest Princess in this life, things will likely be much easier.

However, why did the eldest princess not lend Wei Fengyao a hand in her previous life?

Perhaps, as the aunt of the three princes, the eldest princess chose to stay out of it. After all, no one can become emperor without being weak.

Before long, Wei Fengyao set off back to the princess's residence.

Jiang Huaiyu understood that although Wei Fenghui didn't feel much gratitude towards her, she still felt she had to fulfill her responsibilities.

So, the next morning, she took Cuiying and Hongdou with her, along with several boxes of dazzling jewelry and gorgeous silks, and rode in a carriage to the outskirts of the capital to visit Wei Fenghui's residence.

Cuiying gently knocked on the door, waited a moment, and the door slowly opened. Wei Ruoyi's face appeared through the crack in the door. She exclaimed in surprise, "Cuiying!" Then her gaze turned to Jiang Huaiyu behind her, her eyes involuntarily reddening, and her voice trembled, "Madam..."

Jiang Huaiyu immediately stepped forward, took Wei Ruoyi's hands, and comforted her gently, "Why are you crying?"

Wei Ruoyi gently shook her head, her voice choked with emotion: "Why has Madam come?"

Jiang Huaiyu gently patted her shoulder and answered softly, "I was worried about you, so I came to visit. Did you receive the gifts that Cuiying brought yesterday?"

Wei Ruoyi nodded, her eyes filled with gratitude: "Thank you, Madam. I don't know how to repay you."

Jiang Huaiyu gestured to Cuiying and Hongdou, instructing them to move the items they had brought inside. The three of them worked together to carry the four large boxes into the house.

Jiang Huaiyu asked, "Where's Feng Hui? I haven't seen him."

A flicker of panic crossed Wei Ruoyi's eyes: "Feng Hui, he..."

Before the words were finished, Cuiying's exclamation came from inside the room: "What's wrong with the young master?"

Upon hearing the noise, Jiang Huaiyu rushed into the house. Although Wei Ruoyi wanted to stop him, she hesitated for a moment before following closely behind.

Jiang Huaiyu stepped into the room and saw Wei Fenghui lying in bed, his head and arms wrapped in thick bandages, and his legs supported by sturdy splints.

"How did this happen?" Jiang Huaiyu asked Wei Ruoyi anxiously.

Wei Ruoyi hesitated, unsure how to begin. Wei Fenghui, lying on the bed, gently comforted her, "It's alright, I just accidentally fell and hurt myself."

Jiang Huaiyu glared at Wei Fenghui, then turned her sharp gaze to Wei Ruoyi, her imposing gaze pressing down on her like a storm.

Previously, Wei Fenghui had repeatedly instructed Wei Ruoyi not to tell Jiang Huaiyu about this matter, but unexpectedly Jiang Huaiyu came to visit in person.

With tears welling up in her eyes, Wei Ruoyi turned her head, covered her mouth with a handkerchief, and choked out the truth: "Feng Hui was attacked."

Jiang Huaiyu knew perfectly well what was going on and pressed, "Do you know who did this?"

Wei Ruoyi simply shook her head. Jiang Huaiyu turned her gaze to Wei Fenghui, her tone deep: "Was it done by someone from the Jing'an Marquis's residence?"