Those princes already regarded Yu Jingyuan and Yu Jingyuan as thorns in their side, and now that they had solid evidence of their crimes, they naturally would not let go of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Soon, news came from a neighboring country that several princes had jointly impeached Yu Jingyuan and Yu Jingyuan, demanding that the emperor severely punish the two and not only recover the embezzled funds.

Their children should also be removed from the clan register and dealt with according to law.

When the news reached the capital, Yu Jingyuan and Yu Jingyuan were struck dumb, trembling with rage and their faces turning ashen.

They never expected that Pei Wuwang would be so ruthless, not only sowing discord between them and the Second Prince in Daliang, but also daring to extend his reach into their country, joining forces with other princes to deal with them.

Those past acts of corruption and the misdeeds of their children, which they had tried so hard to cover up, have now been exposed to the public, completely ruining their future.

Even their families suffered as a result.

The two were frantic, pacing back and forth, but utterly helpless. All they could do was roar and curse at the air, their eyes filled with despair and venom.

But he dared not cause trouble for Pei Wuwang and Shen Qingtang again, his mind filled with how to protect himself.

Shen Qingtang soon learned that Pei Wuwang was behind all of this.

Seeing how he effortlessly caused the Yu brothers so much trouble, he couldn't help but smile and praise them: "I didn't expect you to have such methods. You solved two big problems without making a sound. I underestimated you."

Pei Wuwang was taken aback by Shen Qingtang's straightforward praise, and his ears turned slightly red. His usually cold and hard face was tinged with shyness.

He turned his face away somewhat awkwardly, his voice lowering slightly: "It's just a little trick, as long as it saves you trouble."

He was always decisive and ruthless, with a deep mind, but such straightforward praise in front of Shen Qingtang always made him lose his composure.

My heart started beating a few beats faster.

The blush on her cheeks became more and more pronounced, and even the roots of her ears felt hot.

Just then, Yun Qingxuan returned from outside with Pei Nian'an and witnessed this scene.

He looked at Pei Wuwang, who was usually calm and aloof, but now looked like a young man who had been praised, his face full of shyness, while Shen Qingtang looked at him with a smile.

Their eyes were full of tenderness and appreciation, and an ambiguous atmosphere flowed between them.

A complex emotion flashed across Yun Qingxuan's amber eyes.

There was surprise, inquiry, and a fleeting, barely perceptible dimness in his eyes.

It happened so fast it was impossible to catch. He quickly regained his usual calm and composure, but his gaze towards Pei Wuwang held a hint of something indescribable.

It was as if he was re-evaluating the man. He didn't go forward to disturb him, but simply stood a short distance away, gently patted Pei Nian'an's shoulder, and gestured for him to go back inside first.

Meanwhile, Liang Wanwan watched as Yun Qingxuan treated Shen Qingtang and Pei Nian'an differently, and her resentment and jealousy grew wildly like weeds.

She could never accept that she was inferior to a merchant's daughter, and she could not bear Yun Qingxuan's indifference towards her.

So, she deliberately created another "chance encounter," dressed up in her finest clothes, and brought carefully prepared pastries, blocking Yun Qingxuan's path.

"Mr. Yun, I have specially prepared some exquisite pastries for you. Would you like to try them?"

Liang Wanwan's voice was soft and sweet, her eyes filled with affection. She tried to win over Yun Qingxuan with her beauty and gentleness. The pastries in her hands were exquisitely packaged and exuded a sweet fragrance.

However, Yun Qingxuan merely glanced at her indifferently, his gaze lingering on her for less than a moment.

He walked right past her, his tone flat and indifferent: "No need."

Without the slightest hesitation or lingering affection, it was as if Liang Wanwan before him was merely an insignificant passerby.

Liang Wanwan's outstretched hand, reaching for the pastry, froze in mid-air; the smile on her face instantly vanished.

As she watched Yun Qingxuan's retreating figure without hesitation, a mixture of grievance and anger welled up in her heart, and her eyes instantly reddened.

She couldn't understand what she lacked compared to Shen Qingxuan, and why Yun Qingxuan would rather look at a married woman differently than give her a second glance.

This resentment and humiliation nearly drove her to the brink of collapse, yet she could only grit her teeth and bear it.