She was buried alive at the start, but she's determined to smash her ex-husband's head in

They did it on purpose, of course.

Without a carriage, how could Lin Qingwei get to the Duke's mansion? Even if she sent someone to find a carriage now, it would be too late. Being late is such a rude thing to do!

Lin Xiuyao sighed and said with feigned regret, "Only my mother and I went to the banquet before, and the carriages in the manor were just right. My sister's sudden return really caught us off guard."

“That was before, sister. Don’t forget, if it weren’t for me this time, you and Mother wouldn’t even have been able to get into the Duke’s mansion.”

How dare you flaunt such a despicable tactic? Lin Qingwei walked up to Lin Xiuyao with a forced smile and raised her hand to touch the faded scar on her cheek.

Lin Xiuyao was startled and took a step back, but Lin Qingwei pulled her back forcefully.

"What do you think you're doing in front of everyone!" Lin Xiuyao said in a low voice, both shocked and angry.

Lin Qing smiled dangerously: "Anyway, my reputation isn't good either, and this isn't the first time I've hurt you. If I push you down right now, and you can't attend the banquet because you broke your leg, then wouldn't I have a seat?"

"How dare you!!!" Lin Xiuyao almost screamed.

"Why don't you dare?"

She wasn't the type to tolerate things, and neither was Miss Lin. It was better to be feared than to be bullied.

Lin Xiuyao was so frightened that she grabbed Lin Qingwei's wrist tightly. She just wanted to humiliate Lin Qingwei and embarrass her, but she definitely didn't want to be unable to go to the Duke's Mansion!

The main event is yet to come, so how could she let go of this golden opportunity to witness Lin Qingwei's utter disgrace!

Thinking of this, Lin Xiuyao's eyes darkened, but she immediately put on a smiling face and went over to him.

"Sister! I was just kidding. Mother is still waiting for us. Let's hurry over. The carriage can definitely fit everyone."

Lin Qingwei felt disgusted and said with a look of disgust, "But I don't want to ride with you, what should I do?"

"You're really asking for trouble!" Lin Xiuyao was furious and wished she could stomp on Lin Qingwei's face a few times!

"How about this? Since my sister's health isn't good anyway, I think it's because she doesn't exercise enough. Why don't you walk to the Duke's mansion?" She affectionately took Lin Xiuyao's arm, acting as if she were doing it for her own good.

"You're sick because you've been spoiled too much. I'm only doing this for your own good. You're such a good and sensible little sister, you definitely won't refuse your sister, right?"

Even if Lin Xiuyao wasn't sick, she would get sick from anger. She deftly freed her arm from Lin Qingwei's grasp and said as she walked forward, "Sister, you really love to joke. Mother is waiting for me, so I'll be going now!"

Anyway, her mother favors her. Even if Lin Qingwei gets on the carriage, she will inevitably be scolded by her mother. If she angers her mother, it is not impossible for her to throw her off the carriage!

If she can't cure Lin Qingwei, doesn't she still have her mother?

After waiting for quite a while without anyone arriving, Madam Ye lifted the carriage curtain again, somewhat annoyed: "Why aren't you here yet?"

Lin Xiuyao cried out with a wronged expression, "Mother! My sister doesn't want to ride with us!"

The sound was so loud that it could be heard by people within a ten-mile radius. Lin Qingwei rolled her eyes speechlessly. It turned out that there really were such shameless people in the world.

Madam Ye's face grew increasingly grim, inwardly berating Lin Qingwei for being so insensible. It was one thing to act recklessly at home, but this was happening outside! So many eyes were watching; wasn't she disgracing the Lin family?

Just as she was about to reprimand him, a luxurious carriage came to a leisurely stop in front of Lin Qingwei.

Lin Qingwei looked at the carriage, which was more than ten times more luxurious than the one in the Lin residence, feeling both satisfied and pained. How much money did Chunqi spend?! Oh well! It's the Lin family's money anyway.

Just as she was about to lift her skirt and get into the carriage, a head suddenly popped out from inside.

"Fiancée! I've come to pick you up!" Qi Yan jumped down from the carriage in one go, his bright red hair ribbon fluttering in the wind. He was truly a dashing young man, dressed in fine clothes and riding a spirited horse!

Every time he appears, he radiates light, making it impossible to look away.

Lin Qingwei was momentarily lost in thought again, and then she heard the clatter of hooves. She turned her head and saw Chunqi driving a small carriage toward her.

The carriage Chunqi rented was originally quite nice, but compared to Qi Yanzhi's, it was simply pathetic...

She took a step back, bowed to Qi Yanzhi, and politely declined, saying, "My engagement with the Crown Prince still needs to be considered, and it would be improper for me to ride with you."

Hearing her words, Lin Xiuyao felt that this bitch was putting on an act and deliberately showing off! She was so angry she wanted to grind her teeth to dust! Ye Shi pulled her inside with a cold face.

He scolded in a low voice, "What are you doing looking like that? She can only be smug for a little while!"

"I'm just not reconciled!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Xiuyao seemed to hear the sound of a third carriage approaching. She immediately lifted the curtain and saw that the person who came was Pei Zhaoan, the King of Hell who was feared by everyone in the capital!

Qi Yanzhi was still smiling and saying it was okay, but when Lin Qingwei looked up and saw Pei Zhaoan, she almost stumbled and lost her balance.

The two men reached out to help, but neither managed to grab Lin Qingwei. Lin Qingwei, on the contrary, breathed a sigh of relief and felt very lucky to have stood up.

"Why is the Grand Secretary here too?" Qi Yanzhi smiled in a friendly manner.

Pei Zhaoan was not so happy. He was dressed in all black, and the air pressure was so low it was almost freezing. He glanced at Lin Qingwei, who felt her neck start to hurt again.

The low, yet magnetic laughter sent a jolt through Lin Qingwei as if she had been electrocuted.

"His Majesty is particularly concerned about Miss Lin's situation at the Lin residence. Today, he happens to be going to the Duke's residence to celebrate the Lady's birthday, and thought he would pick up Miss Lin on the way."

He looked at Qi Yanzhi with an extremely provocative yet undeniably confident gaze.

At this moment, the bright and friendly smile on Qi Yanzhi's face gradually faded, and he subtly moved to block Lin Qingwei.

“Miss Lin is my fiancée, so there’s no need for you to trouble yourself, Your Excellency.”

Now it's not just her neck that hurts; Lin Qingwei feels that everyone's gossipy gazes on her are making her feel like she's dying!

What is this all about?! What on earth is going on here? Isn't Pei Zhao'an supposed to be the Emperor's inner guard, always so busy he barely has time to breathe? How come he has time to mess with her today?

Sitting inside the carriage, Lin Xiuyao was already insanely jealous. Her long, slender fingernails almost tore through her exquisite clothes, and her face was so distorted that she was nothing like the kind, pure, and talented woman described by everyone.

Why is it that everyone's eyes are on her the moment she returns?! All of this originally belonged to her! She will not allow anyone to take what's hers! Absolutely not!!!

Lin Qingwei felt no joy at the sight of two men vying for her in public. She disliked it and found it difficult, extremely difficult.

She doesn't need a man to save her; she can solve this problem on her own.