The Sickly Regent Prince Who Was Abandoned as a Substitute Bride

Soon after, several servants carried boxes of valuables into the hall.

Wang Yu and Liu Qiqi were extremely nervous because both of them had used Lu Wanning's dowry.

Ye Jiuchen decided to inspect it himself…

"Give me the dowry list..."

“Your Highness, I have no dowry list,” Wang Yu said.

“This servant doesn’t have any either,” Liu Qiqi said.

"Oh? There's no dowry list. How can we tell if everything is complete?"

"Ninth Prince, I have!" Dongfang Wan'er stepped forward and gestured to Qiuqin beside her to present the dowry list to Ye Jiuchen...

"Very well, present it here. I want to inspect it myself." Ye Jiuchen took the dowry list expressionlessly and then began to carefully check the items in the box.

However, the result was extremely disappointing. The so-called dowry was incredibly simple, with more than a dozen chests that were almost empty.

Ye Jiuchen's face grew increasingly grim, his hand gripping the form tightly...

Ye Jiuchen slammed the list to the ground, glaring at Wang Yu and Liu Qiqi, "How dare you! You actually misappropriated the dowry! Although it is said that a woman's dowry is to be kept by her husband's family, what law stipulates that a wife's dowry can be used at will!"

Wang Yu and Liu Qiqi were so frightened that their legs went weak and they collapsed to the ground, completely losing their strength.

"What...what happened? Where are the things? How could they all be gone?" Liu Qiqi stared wide-eyed at the box that should have been full of valuables. She remembered not taking so many things, yet the box was now empty. Her gaze involuntarily turned to Wang Yu beside her.

"Why are you looking at me like that? I've only been in charge of these things for a few days, so I definitely haven't taken as much stuff as you!" Wang Yu glared angrily at Liu Qiqi.

Dongfang stared at the empty box with a grim expression, his face filled with disbelief. He couldn't understand why his valuables had suddenly vanished without a trace. When he heard Liu Qiqi still trying to explain herself, his anger erupted instantly.

"Liu Qiqi, how could you be so greedy and shameless!" Dongfang Zheng said through gritted teeth, looking at Liu Qiqi with disappointment...

Liu Qiqi, however, disagreed. She raised her head and replied confidently, "My lord, I'm doing this for the sake of the entire manor! We need more money to keep the manor running and ensure everyone can live a comfortable life."

Dongfang Zheng had no intention of listening to her continue. He sternly rebuked her, "Shut up! Your actions have severely damaged the interests of the Marquis's mansion, and this cannot be tolerated any longer!"

"Your Highness, please forgive me. I failed to discipline you properly..." Dongfang Zheng quickly admitted his mistake, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.

"Lord Dongfang, let's check what's missing first. It'll be good to find out so we can return it to your wife," Ye Jiuchen said expressionlessly.

Dongfang Wan'er stepped forward, picked up the list and began to read it: "Ninth Prince, please let me take a look. Perhaps I know where some of these things are."

Ye Jiuchen nodded slightly, "Granted!"

Dongfang Wan'er was secretly delighted, believing that Ye Jiuchen had come to help her.

Sure enough, she soon discovered the clue: "This agarwood carving screen with the auspicious four seasons is in Grandmother's room."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yu's face turned deathly pale, and he inwardly groaned, "It's all over, it's all ruined..."

Ye Jiuchen raised an eyebrow, seemingly unsurprised by the answer.

“Ninth Prince, why don’t you come with me to my grandmother’s courtyard? Perhaps more than one thing is missing,” Dongfang Wan’er suggested.

Ye Jiuchen nodded in agreement: "Granted!"

Led by Dongfang Wan'er, a large group of people marched toward Wang Yu's courtyard.

"Wan'er, you did a great job!" Lu Wanning walked side by side with Dongfang Wan'er with a big smile on her face.

"Haha, Mother, this is just a piece of cake," Dongfang Wan'er laughed triumphantly, her face beaming with confidence.

In fact, Ye Jiuchen had already noticed Dongfang Wan'er's subtle actions, and a faint smile appeared on his lips...

“Ninth Prince, this screen was one of the treasures my mother brought with her when she was a bride…” Dongfang Wan’er said softly.

"Hmm, send a few people in to tidy up..." Ye Jiuchen instructed softly.

"Alright, thank you, Ninth Prince." After receiving permission, Dongfang Wan'er eagerly led Ye Jiuchen's men straight into Wang Yu's room, and a large-scale search began.

"Move this rosewood chair away; and this rosewood table over here too; don't forget that bronze spiral bottle in the corner, move it quickly," Dongfang Wan'er directed everyone to move the items in an orderly manner.

Ye Jiuchen's guards were well-trained, swift, and efficient, working tirelessly...

"Hey, found it! This ruby ​​ring belongs to my mother, and this red coral bracelet too, take them all..." Dongfang Wan'er continued to search and organize the various jewelry with great interest.

"It's all over, it's all over!" Wang Yu's heart broke as she watched the things being moved out one after another.

"Alright, that's all..." Dongfang Wan'er turned around and clapped her hands, then looked around and exclaimed, "Wow, it's so spacious! Grandmother actually took so many things..."

At this moment, Dongfang Zheng's face had turned ashen. He was angry that Liu Qiqi and his mother had taken so many things, but he was even angrier at Dongfang Wan'er for making him lose face...

"Let's go, let's go see Aunt Liu again..." Dongfang Wan'er said, leading her people toward Liu Qiqi's courtyard.

The same scene played out again; they practically emptied Liu Qiqi's courtyard as well.

“Auntie…” Dongfang Mingzhu looked at everything before her, her heart filled with resentment. She knew that her dowry was all gone.

“Mingzhu, your aunt can’t do anything about it. Your father…” Liu Qiqi silently shed tears. All her efforts over the years seemed to have been in vain. She might as well just consider it as feeding the dogs.

The matter wasn't over yet. Dongfang Wan'er wasn't satisfied. She suddenly said, "There's still a lot to go. I remember my sister took many of my things too!"

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Mingzhu's mind went blank. "Sister Wan'er, those were all gifts from you!" she explained anxiously, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Nonsense! You said you borrowed it, but it's been years and you still haven't returned it to me..." Dongfang Wan'er sneered. She thought to herself, since Ye Jiuchen is here, I can use his influence to get everything that belongs to me back.

"Someone, immediately follow Dongfang Wan'er to retrieve the items..." Ye Jiuchen waved his arm, his tone steady!

"Yes, sir!" Immediately afterwards, more than a dozen guards came out and responded in unison.

“Let’s go, sister…” Dongfang Wan’er said softly, standing behind Dongfang Mingzhu.