When Zhao Yun learned that Li Zan was going to marry Hongyi, she was shocked as if struck by lightning.

Her eyes widened, and she murmured in disbelief, "How is this possible?" Just a few days ago, Li Zan was furious that his mother-in-law had taken the initiative to propose a divorce, and he had vowed that he would never divorce his mother-in-law, even if it meant death. Only a few days later, he actually took the initiative to write a letter of divorce.

Li Zan's actions dealt an even greater blow to Li Huai'an. He tore up the letter of divorce that his father had instructed him to deliver to his mother, and immediately rode off to Chaoyang County.

"Miss, the young master has gone to Chaoyang County, and Consort Rou still needs someone to take care of her. The master is completely infatuated with that vixen in red and doesn't care about the young master or the child in your womb at all. Now the manor is out of money, what should we do?"

Zhao Yun also couldn't accept this fact.

My father-in-law has been away from home all night, staying at the Cangchun Tower. My only support, my husband, has gone to Chaoyang County to find my mother-in-law in a fit of anger.

In the vast Li mansion, she became the one who was isolated and helpless. Zhao Yun's heart was filled with anger, disappointment, and a deep sense of powerlessness.

Bai Wei and Li Zan had been together for over twenty years and were very affectionate. Zhao Yun always believed that they had a deep bond.

However, Li Zan is now so heartless, completely disregarding the bond between husband and wife, and even ignoring the feelings of his son and daughter-in-law.

Zhao Yun felt the same way, as if her heart had been torn apart, causing her unbearable pain.

She suddenly understood why her mother-in-law had been so resolute in divorcing Li Zanhe.

On the other hand, Zhao Yun also developed deep doubts about the woman in red.

What kind of woman could possibly cause a man who had lived a peaceful life with Bai Wei for over twenty years to suddenly change his personality and become so stubborn? Does she possess some special charm or means?

The one who tied the knot must untie it. Zhao Yun became increasingly angry and decided to confront Li Zan in person.

However, Zhao Yun tried to see Li Zan several times at the mansion, but he refused to see her. Today, Yu Ming ran over to tell her that Li Zan had returned to the mansion.

She rushed over and pounded on the door, but all she heard from inside was Li Zan's cold voice: "I won't see you!"

Zhao Yun's eyes welled up with tears without her realizing it. She had never imagined that Li Zan would treat her like this. It seemed that he wasn't going to accept her as his daughter-in-law.

Zhao Yun continued knocking on the door, unwilling to give up, but received no response. In the end, she could only leave helplessly, her heart filled with confusion and despair.

Left with no other choice, Zhao Yun had to return to the Lotus Courtyard.

She looked at herself in the mirror, haggard and worn. The baby in her womb seemed to sense her sorrow, kicking and struggling incessantly.

Zhao Yun clutched her stomach tightly, tears blurring her vision. She couldn't let her child suffer; she was determined to fight for her and her child's rights.

"Miss, you must take care of your health," Yu Ming said worriedly from the side.

"Yu Ming, come with me to Prince Rui's residence." After a long silence, she took a deep breath and decided to ask Princess Zhao Chunhua for help.

Inside the Prince Rui's residence, Shen Hanshan was playing with his youngest daughter when he suddenly heard the gatekeeper report that Zhao Yun, the wife of Prince Li Huai'an, was requesting an audience with the Princess.

Shen Hanshan couldn't help but wonder, where is there any princess in this mansion?

Although Zhao Yi publicly claimed that the eldest princess had been recuperating in the royal gardens for some time, everyone in the Prince Rui's mansion knew perfectly well that the prince in the mansion was actually Aunt Feng Hong in disguise.

Back in Dunyang City, Shen Hanshan patiently waited for Zhao Zhi to finish her postpartum confinement before probing whether she planned to return to Daxuan.

However, Zhao Zhi did not seem to have this intention.

Therefore, Shen Hanshan decided to take the risk and secretly abducted his eldest daughter. With Zhao Yi's help, he rushed back to Da Xuan overnight. He dared not steal both children, lest Zhao Zhi panic and do something impulsive.

Shen Hanshan's goal was clear: to use the child to force Zhao Zhi to return to his side.

He didn't care about the identity of this Prince Rui; what he truly cared about was that Zhao Zhi's man could only be him, Chen Hanshan.

However, the fact that Zhao Zhi was not at Prince Rui's residence must not be revealed. Shen Hanshan gave Feng Hong a wink, signaling her to come closer, and whispered, "Disguise yourself as His Highness and go see what she has to do."

Feng Hong nodded in agreement, quickly put on a human skin mask, and gracefully stepped into the front hall.

At this moment, Zhao Yun was already waiting respectfully there. When the servant saw that she was six months pregnant, he gestured for her to sit down and wait.

However, this was Zhao Yun's first time requesting an audience with the Princess, and he was filled with trepidation, so he dared not sit down rashly.

Suddenly, she heard light footsteps behind her. Overjoyed, she turned around to look, but dared not look directly at them. She could only lower her head and slowly bow, saying softly, "This humble woman, Zhao Yun, greets Your Highness, the Princess."

"No need for formalities, please sit down and let's talk," Feng Hong replied gently.

Zhao Yun hesitated for a moment, but finally sat down carefully in the chair.

As soon as she sat down, she couldn't help but choke up, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Seeing this, Feng Hong frowned slightly and instructed a maid to hand Zhao Yun a handkerchief, comforting her, "You are pregnant now, you should take care of yourself. Talk about it slowly, don't be so sad. Besides, this is the Prince Rui's residence. If the servants see you crying like this, they might think I've bullied you!"

"Your Highness, please forgive me! I never meant that!" Upon hearing this, Zhao Yun quickly stopped crying and said, choking back tears, "My parents mysteriously disappeared last year on their way to Chaoyang County, and their whereabouts remain unknown. I am now all alone, with no one to rely on, and I have no other choice but to come before Your Highness, hoping to beg for your help..."

"Oh? What do you want me to do for you?" Feng Hong elegantly picked up her teacup, took a sip, and then slowly glanced at Zhao Yun, who was sitting in a chair, sobbing with her head slightly lowered.

During this time, news of what happened at the Duke's mansion had spread throughout Lingyang City, and she had naturally heard about it as well.

"This humble woman, this humble woman begs Your Highness..." Zhao Yun's gaze slowly fell on the exquisite embroidered shoes at Feng Hong's feet. Her mind involuntarily recalled her past life, and a pang of sorrow welled up in her heart. She couldn't help but sigh, "We are both women, why are our fates so different?"

She could have lived a carefree life, but now she has to endure such pain and torment.

"Since Madam Li hasn't made up her mind yet, she should go back first! Someone! See her out—" Feng Hong waved his hand impatiently and raised his voice to give the order.

Soon, two maids entered and respectfully led the reluctant Zhao Yun out of the mansion.

Yu Ming watched as Zhao Yun walked out looking dejected, and her heart sank. She knew that Zhao Yun had not accomplished her task.

She lowered her voice and comforted her, "Why don't you go and beg Prince Rui? After all, ever since His Highness married Prince Rui, he's still as infatuated with the Second Miss as ever. You forgot, he even broke into the Second Miss's courtyard late at night!"

Reminded by Yu Ming, Zhao Yun's eyes lit up.

Oh right! How could she have forgotten about that?!