a bolt from the blue.

The three masters of the Duke's mansion were still waiting to confront Jiang Ruoqing.

Who would have thought that they would first hear a piece of news from her that would nearly break them down?

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

The Duke couldn't help but slam his fist on the table; his face was ashen, and his expression was terrifying.

They watched as Jiang Tian was buried.

That fire burned Jiang Tian's residence to the ground, not to mention her.

Moreover, not only were many of Jiang Tian's belongings found at that time, but a skeleton was also carried out.

At that time, everyone was certain that Jiang Tian had perished in the fire.

The jade pendants she left behind are still displayed in the storeroom, and her memorial tablet is still enshrined in the temple. How could this woman possibly be the Crown Prince's concubine?

That's utter nonsense!

But the Duke's outburst had already revealed his bluster and cowardice.

If he didn't have something to hide, why would he react this way to Jiang Tian's sudden appearance?

The Duchess of the Duke's Mansion was originally a country girl, and she knew nothing about anything.

Upon hearing that her former daughter-in-law was still alive, she was so frightened that she collapsed in her seat, unable to utter a word.

Lu Zhixing was the calmest of them all, but his face was still a little pale.

He barely managed to control his tone: "Are you sure?"

Jiang Ruoqing's palms are still ice-cold.

She believed in science in modern times and had never seen anything strange in ancient times.

Besides, it was a living, breathing person; everyone saw it, so there's no problem with her eyes.

Jiang Tian even made eye contact with her, and the smile on her lips terrified Jiang Ruoqing to the extreme.

"Yes, it was her, it was definitely her, I'm not mistaken. She even glanced at me and smiled. I don't know what she wanted, but she won't let us go..."

Jiang Ruoqing's voice trembled continuously.

She had no grand ambitions; she just wanted to live an easy life.

The death of her eldest sister was a strange thing, but she decided to keep all the secrets to herself and not ask about them.

In ancient times, many women had no human rights. She was already content to live to this day, having married into a wealthy family, and had no energy left to think about anyone else.

Besides, she and Jiang Tian are sisters on the surface, but they are not close at all.

Jiang Ruoqing really didn't want anyone to disrupt her peace.

But Jiang Tian suddenly transformed into the Crown Prince's concubine, no ordinary person.

How could she not retaliate against them?

Back then, following Father's orders, Mother flaunted her power in front of Jiang Tian, ​​revealing countless truths. Now that Jiang Tian has power, won't she retaliate?

Putting herself in her shoes, Jiang Ruoqing would never let the person who harmed her get away with it.

Therefore, she was very scared at that moment.

Ancient laws were not as comprehensive as modern laws. As the crown prince, Yuan Ye could kill someone with ease if he wanted to.

Jiang Ruoqing didn't want to die.

She gritted her teeth and said to the others in the Duke's mansion, "We can't just sit here and wait to die. Jiang Tian will definitely not let us go. If she doesn't want us to live, then we will all die."

Her words were somewhat incoherent, but it was precisely her fear that convinced them that Jiang Ruoqing was not lying.

She definitely saw Jiang Tian.

The long-lost name rang in the ears of everyone in the Duke's mansion once again, and their hearts seemed to plummet into an ice cave.

"Don't panic. Tell me everything that happened after you met Jiang Tian."

Lu Zhixing immediately regained his composure.

He was actually sweating profusely.

But he knew that if he didn't regain his composure soon, his father would definitely break down again.

The Duke's mansion's outward glory was uncertain and they were still agonizing over who should take over when, unexpectedly, Jiang Tian suddenly returned.

She didn't come back as an unknown.

As the Crown Prince's concubine, and now the only woman by the Crown Prince's side, Lu Zhixing's heart sank lower and lower just because of this identity.

Won't she take revenge?

If someone had humiliated him to this extent, Lu Zhixing would definitely have retaliated.

Lu Zhixing and Jiang Ruoqing were surprisingly in agreement; they both believed that Jiang Tian would not let them off the hook.

After calming herself down briefly, Jiang Ruoqing recounted the entire process of how she met Jiang Tian.

She emphasized Jiang Tian's demeanor.

Jiang Ruoqing's impression of her elder sister was far too superficial.

They hadn't spent much time together at all, and there wasn't much of a relationship between them. After Jiang Ruoqing married into the family, she subconsciously ignored her and didn't want to recall anything about her.

That way, she would remember that she was a thief who stole her elder sister's marriage.

But this time, meeting her in a different capacity, Jiang Ruoqing simply couldn't ignore her.

Jiang Tian's demeanor was exceptionally outstanding.

In the capital, Jiang Tian's appearance wasn't considered top-tier, but among a group of mistresses, no one dared to ignore her.

Her calm demeanor, composed gaze, and imposing presence deeply impressed Jiang Ruoqing.

Having lived in ancient times for so many years, Jiang Ruoqing has long since gained a new understanding of people from ancient times.

All those novels are fiction.

No one who survived in ancient times was a fool.

Especially for those in high positions, if they don't exercise caution, one day they might not even know how they died.

Jiang Ruoqing never dared to expose her secrets. Although she was a lazy bum, she was still trying to fight for her own survival.

But when she met Jiang Tian, ​​she realized that she was far inferior to him.

To be fair, could she possibly get close to the Crown Prince?

Could she have changed her identity without anyone knowing and become the Crown Prince's concubine in other people's eyes?

Jiang Tian's scheming and strategic thinking are extremely profound.

Even befriending such a person requires caution, let alone becoming enemies.

But they wanted to kill her.

After finishing her story, Jiang Ruoqing lowered her head and remained silent.

It took Lu Zhixing a long time to break the eerie silence.

He said to the Duke, "Father, I need to go out and investigate this matter before making a decision. If that person is indeed Jiang Tian, ​​we need to change our target."

The father and son exchanged a glance.

The Duke's face remained ashen.

He looked at his son and said, "Come to the study with me."

Finally, he said to Jiang Ruoqing with disgust, "Putting everything else aside, as the mistress of the Duke's mansion, you actually lost your composure in public, making the Duke's mansion a laughing stock in the capital. You have utterly disgraced me! You are confined to your quarters and find a nanny to teach you proper manners!"

Jiang Ruoqing had no objections.

She also wanted to find a quiet place for a while.

Jiang Tian had a huge impact on her.

When the father and son arrived at the study, Lu Zhixing's expression was very solemn.

"Ruoqing wouldn't speak without reason. Jiang Tian must have had some extraordinary encounter to become the Crown Prince's concubine. To prevent her from retaliating, Father, we must make plans as soon as possible."

The Duke's expression was extremely unpleasant.

They originally intended to seek refuge with the crown prince.

The Duke's mansion had long since fallen into disrepair.

From the moment the emperor began to strengthen the centralized power of the monarch, these nobles were excluded from the margins of power.

The Duke was unwilling to admit defeat easily, so he resorted to all sorts of methods.