Where there is joy, there is also sorrow. As soon as Nangong Feng stepped out of the courtyard gate, Xiang Wan was blocked at the door by Hei Kang, who suddenly appeared.

I don't know what's wrong with this young master, he seems to be deliberately picking on Xiang Wan. She manages to sneak out to see someone and still gets caught. I'm really amazed by him.

"Young Marshal, you were looking for me?" Xiang Wan looked at the young master in front of her, whose aura was so low it was almost freezing, and before he could ask her anything, she spoke first, "Oh dear, I noticed at the banquet that you hadn't returned for a long time, so I was a little worried and thought I'd come out to look for you. I didn't expect to run into you like this. What a coincidence!"

However, saying such things in front of the young marshal was utterly useless. His face must have looked terrible; seeing his fists clenched and cracking, Xiang Wan, fearing a beating, immediately stepped forward and supported his arm. "Young marshal, I find this courtyard quite strange. I haven't been inside for two years while living in the manor. Does the young marshal know what this courtyard is used for?"

Hei Kang slowly turned his head, stared at Xiang Wan, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice, "Don't wander around at night."

"Okay, I understand."

Xiang Wan knew she was in the wrong, so she stopped talking and silently followed behind Hei Kang, pretending to be a quail.

Just as she was about to turn out of the compound, Xiang Wan glanced furtively behind her and saw several figures disappear into the courtyard. She rubbed her eyes and looked again, but saw nothing.

After that incident, Xiang Wan didn't see Nangong Feng at the manor again. Just when she thought Nangong Feng wouldn't come looking for her again, she received a letter from a servant one day. The letter asked Xiang Wan to meet at an inn outside the manor at dusk and specifically instructed her not to tell anyone. The letter was unsigned, but Xiang Wan recognized the handsome handwriting.

After preparing her belongings, Xiang Wan made an excuse to go out and buy something. After telling Hei Shaoshuai, she changed her clothes and went alone to the place mentioned in the letter.

Upon entering the inn, the waiter led Xiang Wan directly to a room. The room was empty. Xiang Wan looked around; the furnishings were more luxurious than those of a typical inn. She checked her belongings again, wandered around a bit more, and then found a stool to sit down.

A moment later, footsteps came from the doorway. Xiang Wan looked closely and saw Nangong Feng and Wu Ziyu walking in one after the other.

Wu Ziyu entered the room and was taken aback when he saw Xiang Wan. Xiang Wan noticed their expressions—one composed, the other slightly pleased—and understood immediately, asking first, "Afeng, what's going on?"

“Sister-in-law, oh no, I think it’s more appropriate for me to call you Xiang Wan.” Nangong Feng sat down in front of Xiang Wan and took out paper and pen. “Xiang Wan, you are also from a prestigious family. Do you still keep your word? I’ve brought Ziyu here today as well. It would be best to settle our matters together.”

Xiang Wan looked up at Wu Ziyu and saw that he was frowning and not speaking, so she asked, "Ziyu, are you trying to force me to abdicate?"

Wu Ziyu did not answer, and Nangong Feng frowned slightly.

"Ah Feng, we were clearly talking about things between us, why did you have to drag other people into this? What am I supposed to do?" Xiang Wan hesitated, "We..."

"Didn't we make things very clear? Do you want to go back on your word?" Nangong Feng slammed the pen and paper on the table and said coldly, "I never knew that the Jiang family's upbringing was like this. You go back on your word so confidently, humph!"

"You said it yourself, this is a matter between us. What are you trying to do by dragging Ziyu into this?"

"Why go through all that trouble? Since the result is the same anyway, wouldn't it be better to just solve it all at once?"

"Young Master Wu, is this also your intention?"

Xiang Wan turned and yelled at Wu Ziyu. What were she arguing about with Nangong Feng? The main character was standing right here. In the end, it was only because of this man that they had this whole mess. Why should he be able to stay out of it?

Both of their gazes fell on Wu Ziyu. He glanced at Xiang Wan, then at Nangong Feng. Although he didn't speak, his actions betrayed his true feelings. Wu Ziyu walked towards Nangong Feng and stood behind her.

"Ziyu, have you two already discussed it and made a decision?"

Wu Ziyu sighed, nodded, and said, "Miss Jiang, our fate has run its course. Let's set each other free."

Xiang Wan knew that this matter could no longer be fooled, so she said coldly, "Wu Ziyu, are you even a man? It was your Wu family that asked the Jiang family for my hand in marriage, it was you who needed me to help you get out of this mess, it was you who provoked me first, so why do you think you can just back out or leave whenever you want?"

"Ziyu only married you, he hasn't even touched you, how did he offend you? Now you're in the Black Mansion, and you have a good relationship with the young marshal. If you sign the divorce agreement now, you might still be able to marry the young marshal. What's there to be dissatisfied about?"

It would have been better if Nangong Feng hadn't spoken; the moment he did, Xiang Wan's anger surged.

"Nangong Feng, do you think I don't know what you're up to? You deliberately led me to that courtyard that day, wasn't that all planned? Wu Ziyu was responsible for holding back the Black Young Marshal, so you could make your move against me, right? Aren't you two heartless people afraid of retribution?"

"Hmph, those who do great things never get bogged down in trifles. Ziyu and I were about to succeed, but you ruined our plans. Originally, we planned to set you free if you obediently signed the papers. Now it seems we didn't have to go through all that trouble. If you had gone straight to Hei Youde's bed, someone as promiscuous as you would have been dumped anyway."

"How am I promiscuous? Which eye of yours saw that?"

"How dare you say that? Knowing you were married to Ziyu, you still seduced the young master of the Black Mansion. What else is that but being a promiscuous woman? Ziyu didn't divorce you because he has a kind heart."

"You're spouting nonsense!"

"You'll find out soon enough whether it's true or not."

As Nangong Feng spoke, he was about to make a move.

"Ziyu, are you just going to stand by and watch her bully me?"

Wu Ziyu turned his head to the side, "After this is done, I'll guarantee you a life of plenty!"

"Hahahaha..." Xiang Wan laughed loudly, tears almost falling down her face.

"Jiang Xiangwan, what are you laughing at? We are working for the well-being of all the people in the world. What's wrong with you making a sacrifice?"

Nangong Feng turned to look at Wu Ziyu, and seeing that he hadn't made a move, his expression turned somewhat displeased.

"Oh dear, I can't take it anymore. Let me finish laughing before I talk."

Xiang Wan rubbed her stomach, panting heavily. It took her a long time to calm down.

“Since it’s for the benefit of the people, why don’t you make a sacrifice? After it’s done, I can guarantee you a lifetime of peace and well-being.”

"I'm a man!"

"Oh, if that counts, then I'm a man too!"

"you…"

Nangong Feng was speechless after being rebuked by Xiang Wan, and his face grew increasingly ugly.

"Miss Jiang, I'm begging you, just this one thing, is that alright?"

Wu Ziyu suddenly spoke up, which didn't surprise Xiang Wan. It seemed that the two of them had already conspired together.

Are you begging me?

"…yes!"

Why me of all people?

“Because,” Wu Ziyu looked at Nangong Feng, “only you are the most suitable.”