Everyone turned to Jiang Lanyue. Wei’s mother glared at her, her disgust undisguised.
Wei Wan’er pouted, pretending not to see anything, and didn’t greet anyone.
Jiang Lanyue completely ignored Wei Xu’an’s advances and, as in her past life, went to speak to Wei Chi.
“Congratulations on passing the imperial examination, my husband! May your career be smooth sailing in the future.”
Jiang Lanyue roared inwardly, ”
May you be poor and destitute, your scheming never be rewarded, and may you be utterly disgraced!”
Seeing his young wife again, Wei Chi’s eyes swirled with emotion.
With the passage of time, he could no longer remember what his young wife looked like.
His last impression was of a thin, frail old woman lying on the bed.
Facing his vibrant and alluring white moonlight again was like seeing the unforgettable love of his youth; how could he not be moved?
When he woke up yesterday, Shen Jiaxue was lying beside him, just like before.
He had been caught in bed with another woman by the Duchess of Liang, who demanded he take responsibility.
Shen Jiaxue wept bitterly, her words revealing her deep love for him.
She insisted the adultery was none of his business, yet subtly pressured him.
Recalling his past life when he first encountered this situation, he felt both guilty towards his beloved wife and proud of his own charm, which had driven the Duke’s daughter to such humiliation.
Thus, under the Duke’s combined pressure and persuasion, he relented and agreed to divorce her and marry another.
In his past life, he had achieved his desired career: a smooth path to the Grand Secretary position, becoming a powerful minister second only to the Emperor, reaping both fame and fortune.
His only regret was his young wife, the woman with flawless skin, a charming smile, and who had gently massaged his shoulders and back.
It was all Shen Jiaxue’s fault that she had died.
Seeing Jiang Lanyue again, Wei Chi felt a pang of divine mercy, a second chance.
This time, he would protect her.
However…Shen Jiaxue was jealous, and he needed the Duke of Liang to pave his way.
Therefore, he and Lanyue would still have to go through the divorce process.
A hint of reluctance flashed in Wei Chi’s eyes, his captivating fox-like eyes filled with tenderness.
He gently took Jiang Lanyue’s hands.
“Lanyue, you’ve worked so hard taking care of the family all these years.
You won’t have to work so hard anymore.”
Yes! You ungrateful wretch, you’re about to divorce me and remarry.
The Wei family will have a new mistress to manage things.
Jiang Lanyue silently complained, secretly rolling her eyes, but her cheeks flushed: “It’s not hard work, it’s my husband who’s worked hard.”
“Hmph! What hard work has she done!
It’s good enough that she hasn’t killed this old man!”
Wei’s mother couldn’t stand her son’s affection for his daughter-in-law, and said sourly.
Then Wei’s mother began to ramble on about what had happened yesterday, embellishing the story, while Wei Wan’er occasionally added fuel to the fire.
Jiang Lanyue didn’t take it to heart; after all, she was about to divorce Wei Chi, so why waste her breath?
Wei Chi sighed, gently comforting his mother, but he didn’t believe her words at all.
He didn’t know when it started, but his mother’s opinions of Lan Yue grew increasingly negative.
Lan Yue was clearly very filial to his mother, doted on his younger sister, and treated Xu An like her own son.
He simply assumed it was a clash of personalities between the two.
Seeing her son protecting his wife, Wei’s mother felt even more bitter, but she didn’t want to offend him.
“Hmph! Fine, this is the last time!”
Wei’s mother gave Jiang Lan Yue a sinister look, then turned to Wei Chi with a beaming smile: “My son must be tired!
Jiang, why don’t you take Chi’er back to rest!
You’re such a waste of your eyes, you have no discernment at all.”
Jiang Lan Yue’s expression remained unchanged, ignoring the old woman’s nonsense, and then led Wei Chi back to Xi Yue Lou.
Along the way, Wei Chi seemed to have endless things to say, holding Jiang Lan Yue’s hand tightly, unwilling to let go, which infuriated Jiang Lan Yue, who glared at him several times.
“Seeing Xiyue Tower again feels so familiar!
Lanyue, look at the swing in the courtyard, I built it for you myself for your 19th birthday, and the plum blossom tree in the corner, it’s a pity it’s not in bloom yet…”
Jiang Lanyue frowned slightly, a sense of vigilance rising in her heart.
She had felt something was off about Wei Chi earlier, and now his behavior made her even more suspicious.
“My husband has only been gone for a few days, why do you seem to have gone on a long trip?
You seem to cherish every little thing in the house?”
Wei Chi, unsuspecting, looked at his young and beautiful wife, his heart filled with longing.
Suddenly, he bent down and hugged Jiang Lanyue tightly.
“Lanyue, I swear, I will never let you get hurt again, nor will I let you die young.”
He didn’t notice that his wife, whom he was holding tightly, had eyes full of shock, resentment, and overwhelming unwillingness.
Why!
Wei Chi was already so lucky in his past life, why did he come back with her in this life after she was reborn?
Jiang Lanyue gritted her teeth in hatred.
If she had a knife in her hand right now, she would have plunged it into Wei Chi’s chest without hesitation.
Wei Chi felt the person in his arms trembling and thought she was moved to tears by his words.
He smiled and said, “Little crybaby, you will always be my only wife, Wei Chi.”
Who wants to be your wife, a lowly servant?
Jiang Lanyue could no longer hold back.
She pushed Wei Chi away and turned to face the bedroom, afraid that her unusual behavior would arouse his suspicion.
“Husband, be careful someone sees us.”
Behind her, Wei Chi was clearly amused by Jiang Lanyue’s shy appearance.
His chest trembled, and his eyes were full of joy.
The two entered the house one after the other.
Jiang Lanyue quietly waited for Wei Chi to propose a divorce.
But she underestimated Wei Chi’s patience and kept bringing up useless topics.
“I remember Lanyue has a manor in the suburbs of the capital?”
Here it comes!
Here it comes!
Jiang Lanyue tried her best to suppress the upward curve of her lips.
“Yes!
My little sister’s favorite fruit in the summer comes from that estate.”
Wei Chi nodded thoughtfully.
His little sister seemed to love all kinds of fruit, and Lan Yue, who always doted on her, naturally indulged her picky eating habits.
Wei Chi hesitated for a moment, his expression complex and painful.
Lan Yue had done nothing wrong; she was gentle and considerate towards him, and respected his family.
The matter of divorce was on the tip of his tongue, but he couldn’t bring himself to say it.
“Why are you looking at me like that, my husband?
Is there something you want to tell me?
We are husband and wife, there’s nothing to worry about.”
Jiang Lan Yue glanced at Wei Chi with her round, beautiful eyes.
She couldn’t wait any longer; to avoid any complications, they had to divorce today.
Other matters could be planned after they left.
Wei Chi’s eyes flashed, and he had a feeling that Lan Yue seemed to have guessed his thoughts, even looking forward to it.
Upon closer reflection, he realized he was overthinking it.
Lan Yue had no family to rely on; he was her e verything.
How could she want to leave him?
“Lan Yue, I do have something to discuss with you.”
After a pause, Wei Chi lowered his head slightly, his face gloomy.
“I have been framed by someone who is extremely powerful.
I have just entered the court and am powerless to resist him.
It would be better if we lay low for now.
You can stay at the manor for the time being, and I will bring you back after I have established myself in the court.”
“But before that, you need to put on an act with me and sign the divorce papers.”
Jiang Lanyue covered her mouth in shock, her face full of disbelief.
Her eyes were red, she looked pitiful and broken, and her body swayed as if she had been greatly shocked.