The Sickly Regent Prince Who Was Abandoned as a Substitute Bride

As the carriage slowly drove away from the mansion, Lu Wanning's emotions gradually calmed down. She leaned back in her chair, closed her eyes, and recalled the time she had spent with Dongfang Zheng.

Those days, though filled with sweetness and warmth, were mostly filled with endless pain and torment. Now, all she wants is to get away from this heartbreaking place as soon as possible and start a new life.

"Wan'er, this carriage is so luxurious!" Lu Wanning couldn't help but exclaim as soon as she got into the carriage. She gently stroked the soft cushions inside, feeling the delicate texture, and secretly marveled: such a comfortable carriage could probably only be owned by royalty and nobility!

As the carriage moved slowly forward, Lu Wanning discovered that she didn't feel the slightest bump or jolt. She couldn't help but ask curiously, "Wan'er, who sent this carriage? How come it's so smooth and comfortable?"

Upon hearing her mother's question, Dongfang Wan'er blushed slightly, lowered her head somewhat awkwardly, and said softly, "Ahem... Mother, this was a gift from the Ninth Prince..." Her voice carried a hint of barely perceptible shyness.

Upon hearing this, Lu Wanning's eyes flashed with surprise. She hadn't expected the Ninth Prince to be so generous as to gift Wan'er such a luxurious carriage. So, she smiled at her daughter and gently asked, "Wan'er, it seems the Ninth Prince treats you quite well. What do you think of him?"

Dongfang Wan'er frowned, seemingly considering how to answer. After a moment, she said in a low voice, "I'm not actually that familiar with him... we've only met a few times. Maybe he's a germaphobe, he doesn't really like other people riding in his carriage..." She didn't want to have too much to do with Ye Jiuchen, that unpredictable person.

Before long, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion came into view...

"Wan Ning..."

"Wan Ning..."

"younger sister"

"Wan'er is here! Move aside, don't block my view of Wan'er..."

The family members of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion had already been waiting at the gate of the mansion.

"Father, Mother, Second Brother, Second Sister-in-law, Third Brother..." Lu Wanning slowly stepped down from the carriage with the careful assistance of her personal maid, Granny Gui.

As soon as she got out of the car, she saw her long-awaited family waiting for her not far away. Tears instantly blurred her vision and welled up in her eyes...

Meanwhile, Dongfang Wan'er, supported by Qiu Qin, slowly stepped out of the carriage. She tried to calm herself down in the carriage, and only after composing herself did she muster the courage to get off, because she was afraid that once she stepped out and saw her maternal grandparents, uncle, aunt, and Qingcheng, she would be unable to stop herself from crying…

"Wan'er greets her maternal grandfather, maternal grandmother, second uncle, second aunt, and youngest uncle!" Dongfang Wan'er gracefully bowed and greeted everyone...

Everyone present was quite surprised; how could Wan'er have suddenly become so sensible and well-behaved...

"Wan'er, did you suffer some injustice at the Marquis's mansion? Tell your grandfather, and he broke her leg..." Lu Yanchen's voice was loud and clear.

"You're old, but you still think you're young? Who did you break a leg for!" Ye Jingxia glared at Lu Yanchen, then turned to look at Dongfang Wan'er with loving eyes and said softly, "Wan'er, tell your grandmother quickly, who made you angry? Did that bastard Dongfang Zheng upset you? Your grandmother will go and burn his mansion down right now!"

“That’s right, Wan’er, your second uncle may not have much else, but he has plenty of money. If anyone dares to bully you, your uncle will bury them in money!” Lu Qingmo quickly chimed in.

Su Yazhen, who was standing to the side, nodded in agreement.

"Ahem, although your uncle's legs aren't very convenient, your uncle can still stand up for Wan'er!" Lu Muchuan's voice was very gentle, just like his name, making people feel incredibly warm.

"Father, Mother, brothers, and sisters-in-law, don't spoil her too much. This girl is very bold. Who would dare to really bully her?"

Dongfang Wan'er had been trying to hold back her tears and remain calm. But when she saw how much her family doted on her, and when she thought of the tragic fate of her maternal grandfather's family in her previous life, all her strength and forbearance finally collapsed at this moment. Tears flowed out like a flood, and she couldn't stop them.

"Oh dear, my little grandson, why are you crying like this? Wan Ning, the child is crying like this, and you still say she hasn't been wronged!" Ye Jingxia said with a face full of heartache.

Lu Wanning naturally understood why her daughter was crying, but she still quickly and gently patted Dongfang Wan'er's back, softly comforting her, "Wan'er, don't cry. Tell your mother if you're upset."

Dongfang Wan'er tried her best to control her emotions, but her gaze fell on the little guy hiding behind her second aunt.

"Qingcheng!" Dongfang Wan'er wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, a complex emotion welling up inside her. She had once been very harsh to Qingcheng, yet Qingcheng still longed to be close to her. Now, seeing Qingcheng's mixture of fear and yearning, she felt a pang of guilt.

"Grandfather, Grandmother, Wan'er is fine. I just suddenly remembered how ignorant and willful I was in the past, causing you so much worry, so I feel a little sad." Dongfang Wan'er made up an excuse to explain why she was crying.

Ye Jingxia stared intently at Dongfang Wan'er, her eyes filled with concern, seemingly not entirely believing what she said.

"Are you really alright, Wan'er? If anything's on your mind, you must tell us," Su Yazhen added.

Dongfang Wan'er took a deep breath and nodded firmly!

“Father, Mother, Wan’er has grown up and become sensible. Before, Wan’er was misled by Dongfang Zheng’s concubine and did many wrong things. Please don’t blame Wan’er, brothers and sisters-in-law. From now on, Wan’er will try her best to correct her mistakes and become a good child that everyone can be proud of,” Lu Wan Ning said.

"What are you saying? Wan'er is just lively, just like me when I was young! Hahaha!" Lu Yanchen's rough laughter echoed throughout the doorway!

Dongfang Wan'er also laughed!

"Qingcheng, come here quickly, I brought you a gift!" Dongfang Wan'er said with a smile, waving to Lu Qingcheng.

Lu Qingcheng hid behind Su Yazhen, peeking out half her face, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and anticipation.

"Wan'er... Sister!" Lu Qingcheng called softly to Dongfang Wan'er, but her voice carried a hint of fear. After all, Wan'er had always been fierce towards her before, so she was still a little afraid.

Su Yazhen naturally understood Lu Qingcheng's thoughts, and she gently pulled Lu Qingcheng out from behind. She knew very well that although Wan'er could be a bit fierce with Qingcheng sometimes, Wan'er was always the first to rush to protect her whenever someone bullied her. Wan'er was actually a kind-hearted child, just a bit fierce. But, she was a child of the Lu family, so it didn't matter if she was a little fierce.