The beloved is reborn as a substitute, and the tyrant begs for forgiveness every night.

“Your Highness Prince Su, if you have important matters to discuss, I am now out and you may speak freely. If not, please return to rest.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Xu Leyao, not wanting to waste any more time with him, turned around and went inside.

In just a moment, Zheng Lingjia grabbed her wrist.

"If I am not mistaken, this hairpin does not belong to you."

Zheng Lingjia looked at Xu Leyao with sharp eyes and said.

Xu Leyao's brow twitched upon hearing this.

Then, she looked directly into Zheng Zhihe's eyes and asked.

"This was given to me by my mother, how can it not be mine?"

Of course, Zheng Lingjia didn't know at the moment whether the mother she was referring to was Jiang's mother or someone else.

He just felt that Xu Leyao gave him a rather incongruous feeling.

However, the way the two of them are pulling and tugging at each other now is really inappropriate.

Zheng Lingjia eventually withdrew his hand.

Then, he reached out and asked for the hairpin in Xu Leyao's hair.

However, how could Xu Leyao possibly give him her own things?

She resolutely refused.

"This is originally mine, Your Highness Prince Su, you'd better not overstep your bounds."

After saying this, Xu Leyao turned around and went into the room.

Watching her leave so gracefully and decisively, Zheng Lingjia was somewhat stunned.

Although he wanted to see how Xu Leyao was doing, it was also to fulfill the emperor's order.

But Xu Leyao's current attitude is really showing him no respect at all.

Seeing that Zheng Lingjia's expression was not good, the butler quickly tried to comfort her.

“Your Highness, the young lady is not very knowledgeable about etiquette. She has offended you greatly, please forgive her.”

Upon hearing his words, Zheng Lingjia snorted coldly and turned to leave with his servant.

Since we're not going to get this hairpin back today anyway, we might as well leave early and avoid wasting time here.

Zheng Lingjia could guess that Zheng Zhihe's secret guards were lying in ambush around Xu Leyao.

If the delay is too long, and these words reach Zheng Zhihe's ears, it will inevitably damage the relationship between the two brothers.

After returning to her room, Xu Leyao gently removed the hairpin from her hair.

The hairpin was indeed hers, but it was given to her by her own mother, not by Jiang's mother.

After all these years, the hairpin has returned to her hands, which evokes a sense of nostalgia and wistfulness.

Of course, Xu Leyao didn't have time for such sentimental reflections.

She first put the hairpin into a wooden box, and then took out the hair ornament and kept it separately.

Seeing her like this, Pearl couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Miss, it's just some jewelry. Why did you have such a bad argument with Miss Xiuxiu today?"

When asked, Xu Leyao shook her head, showing no intention of answering.

Even if she wanted to tell Pearl that it was originally hers.

But if I told her, I'm afraid Zhu'er wouldn't believe me; she would just think I was jealous of Jiang Xiuxiu.

Moreover, matters concerning ghosts and spirits are inherently difficult to explain.

Why did Xu Leyao have to say these things, making them seem outrageous?

"Pearl, I'm tired. Go and get me some water to rest."

Following Xu Leyao's instructions, Zhu'er nodded and obediently left.

Just as Xu Leyao was actually soaking in the bathtub, Zheng Lingjia returned to his study.

In the study, Zheng Lingjia reflected on everything that had happened that day and felt a bit overwhelmed.

Jiang Yuwei's current performance is really different from her past performance.

Although he had never met Xu Leyao before, he had heard some rumors about the Jiang family.

According to rumors, the young lady the Jiang family found was timid and cowardly.

No matter how you look at it, it doesn't match Xu Leyao's current performance at all!

Unless, the Jiang Yuwei currently in the Jiang residence is not Jiang Yuwei at all.

But that's impossible!

The person the Jiang family found themselves naturally underwent thorough verification.

But Zheng Lingjia had never heard of an example of a person whose temperament suddenly changed drastically in a very short period of time.

At this moment, he naturally couldn't figure out the reason.

"Your Highness, it's getting late. Why don't you rest early? We can discuss anything else tomorrow."

His servant, Baiju, glanced at the sky outside and then offered his advice.

Hearing Bai Ju's words, Zheng Lingjia didn't dwell on it any longer and nodded in agreement to go to bed.

But before going to sleep, he didn't forget to instruct Baiju to investigate carefully.

What exactly happened to Jiang Yuwei recently?

There's no reason for Bai Ju not to agree.

This will not be mentioned.

The next morning, after getting up, Xu Leyao immediately took the hairpin to the best jewelry shop in the capital.

After entering the jewelry shop, Xu Leyao went straight to the shop assistant and asked him to call the manager.

At this moment, Xu Leyao was dressed in brocade and silk, looking every bit the part of a young lady from a noble family.

The waiter naturally dared not offend such an important person.

He hurriedly ran to the backyard to find the shopkeeper to come and greet him.

"Shopkeeper, I have a hairpin here and would like your shop to help me repair it."

As she spoke, Xu Leyao took out the hairpin.

A hint of surprise flashed in the shopkeeper's eyes as he looked at the hairpin.

This hairpin is of excellent craftsmanship.

Moreover, both its design and materials are extremely solid.

How did it get worn down like this?

And look at this young lady, she's not someone who doesn't know value!

This hairpin is so worn out; repairing it would cost a fortune.

Buying one of the current trendy ones is enough.

Thinking of this, the shopkeeper then offered his advice.

“Miss, we can repair this hairpin. However, the repair cost is high. You might as well buy a new hairpin, which is in line with the current trend in the capital.”

Xu Leyao shook her head and refused the shopkeeper's well-intentioned suggestion.

If it were just an ordinary hairpin, she naturally wouldn't care.

However, this hairpin held a different meaning for her.

Seeing her like this, the shopkeeper didn't ask any further questions, but respectfully invited her to the backyard.

"Please wait here for a moment, Miss. I will go and fetch the head chef to take a look at you."

Hearing this, Xu Leyao nodded.

"Thank you, shopkeeper."

The shopkeeper chuckled and said, "You're welcome," before leaving.

Zhu'er was puzzled to see Xu Leyao leisurely drinking tea here.

Xu Leyao got up early and rushed to this jewelry shop, just to repair this hairpin.

It seems that the young lady really likes this hairpin.

Although she was also a woman, Zhu'er could understand the beauty and elegance of the hairpin.

But this is just a worn-out old object, so why waste time on it?