In the era of imperial power, annuling an engagement was not easy. Especially given Lu Cang's unwavering determination, it was even more difficult.

Unless her reputation is truly ruined, which she doesn't want. Although she doesn't care about her reputation, who would want a bad one when they could have a good one?

In addition, her status as a princess would make it easier for her to do other things.

"Zhizhi is willing to marry me?" Dongli Lucang looked overjoyed, his gaze burning as he looked at Yunzhi, as if he wanted to melt her.

"I didn't say that. I'm just giving you a chance. So, Your Highness, you'd better perform well. Otherwise, I might break off the engagement."

"Don't worry, you won't have that chance."

"Alright, we'll see."

After talking things out, Yunzhi's mood improved even more. Dongli Lucang felt the same way, his lips slightly upturned, and the smile on his face never faded.

After Yunzhi had rested enough, Dongli Lucang took her for a stroll until it was time for lunch, at which point they stopped.

After returning home, Yunzhu went directly to her mother Xu's courtyard and told her about what had happened at the Princess's residence that day.

Although the eldest princess had warned them not to reveal what had happened that day, their parents were an exception. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to explain why they had returned home so early.

When Madam Xu learned that Yunzhi was being targeted by Princess Langhua, she was initially quite pleased. Naturally, the more unfortunate her disobedient daughter was, the happier she was.

Unexpectedly, Princess Langhua proved to be so useless, failing to outmaneuver Yunzhi. Otherwise, how could her engagement to the Regent have been preserved?

That's such a pity.

She almost had a legitimate chance to marry her daughter to the regent.

In contrast to Xu Shi's regretful expression, Yun Zhu was overjoyed. Although Princess Langhua had failed to outmaneuver Yun Zhi, she had succeeded.

The thought of what she had placed on Yunzhi brought an unstoppable smile to her face.

"Zhu'er, what are you laughing at? What's making you so happy?" Xu noticed that her daughter was in a good mood and felt that something was wrong, so she couldn't help but ask.

Yunzhu naturally dared not tell the truth, fearing that Xu Shi might say she disliked Yunzhi but secretly give her the antidote.

However, no one knows a daughter better than her mother. Yunzhu's unusual behavior quickly made Xu Shi think of a problem. So, she asked directly, "Zhu'er, have you finished looking at the things you borrowed from me yesterday? Shouldn't you return them to me?"

Upon hearing this, Yunzhu immediately panicked and said, "Mother, I haven't seen it yet. Can I return it to you in a few days?"

Looking at her daughter, Madam Xu understood perfectly. She must have used it, which was why she was making excuses.

Therefore, I couldn't help but sigh inwardly, feeling that she was too hasty.

However, she didn't expose her, after all, she was her daughter whom she had doted on for so many years, so she should save her some face.

"Alright, remember to return it to me whenever you're done reading it."

"I understand, Mother." Yunzhu nodded, agreeing verbally. But in her heart, she thought it was still impossible to return it. After all, that thing had already been used on Yunzhi.

"Alright, you can go back now. I'm tired and want to rest."

"Yes, I'll take my leave." Yunzhu nodded, curtsied to Madam Xu, and prepared to leave.

But just as she curtsied, Madam Xu noticed something amiss. Therefore, she immediately called out to her as she was about to leave, "Zhu'er, wait!"