Jiang Tian's tone was flat, but Wei Yunting could still detect an unyielding spirit in her voice.

If she were an ordinary woman, she would accept her fate even if she spent her whole life hidden away in the inner quarters of the house.

But she insisted that she wouldn't be able to hold on.

Wei Yunting never expected that Jiang Tian would have such a fiery temper.

He was not moved in the slightest by her words.

The two had a huge difference in status, and although they had consummated their marriage, Wei Yunting never truly valued her.

Therefore, he found Jiang Tian's words amusing.

"You haven't experienced the hardships of life, so you naturally think that being confined in your house is restrictive. But you don't know that the outside world isn't so good."

Wei Yunting placed his hand on hers: "There's no need to mention these things anymore. When the time is right, I will take you out for some fun."

Despite saying that, Wei Yunting had no such intention.

He is spreading the news that he is obsessed with a divorced woman. If Jiang Tian goes out, she will probably die on the street.

Some people enjoy watching him indulge in women, while others don't.

If some self-proclaimed righteous knights were to kill Jiang Tian while she was traveling alone, under the guise of acting on behalf of Heaven, he wouldn't be able to say a word against it.

In that case, it would be best for her to make fewer public appearances before the storm arrives.

This time, Jiang Tian was not disappointed. She was very clever and could tell that Wei Yunting was already getting impatient with her.

She simply nodded obediently.

Seeing her nestled obediently in his arms like a precious cat, Wei Yunting felt even more affection for her.

No matter how many rebellious traits she might have, as long as she knew to repay kindness, Wei Yunting was certain she would behave herself.

"The spring night is too short. I have things to do tomorrow, so let's rest early tonight."

Wei Yunting picked Jiang Tian up, and by the time she finished washing up in the bath, she had already fainted.

Wei Yunting left early the next morning, and as expected, he did not appear for several days.

Suddenly, rumors began circulating on the streets that Wei Yunting was infatuated with a divorced woman.

According to the legend, King Shen happened to see a woman attempting suicide by the river and, moved by compassion, saved her.

Only after finding out the reason did they learn that the woman was a divorced woman.

Her husband, however, was a compulsive gambler who abandoned his wife and family. Despite his own health problems, he used his childlessness as an excuse to abandon his wife and marry into her family.

The prince, with his keen insight, punished the scholar, but was then captivated by the divorced woman. He specially placed her in his villa and showered her with affection every day.

This affair became tainted with scandal and spread widely, eventually becoming a matter of word of mouth.

Many people wanted to find out if this was true, and some people who had dealings with the servants of the other courtyard took the opportunity to come out and say that it was indeed true.

Everyone knew that the prince was not interested in women, but he treated that woman differently, visiting her twice in three days and staying overnight each time.

With corroboration from others, the story gained some credibility.

Who would have thought that, within a few days, Wei Yunting would stop hiding it altogether and began to shower the woman with silks, satins, gold and silver jewelry, and other exquisite items, sending them all to the villa.

Now everyone believed it; the prince really was keeping a mistress in a golden house.

What the common people have heard about, how could it possibly escape the ears of those aristocratic families?

In the capital, the Left and Right Chancellors exchanged intelligence and then glanced at each other.

To others, they are rivals, but in reality, they have long been on the same side.

"Is Wei Yunting trying to trick us?" the Left Prime Minister asked.

The Right Chancellor's men are better at gathering intelligence. He stroked his beard and said, "The spies sneaked into the courtyard and took a look at the outer room. They said that the woman's appearance is quite similar to that of Princess Duanrong."

The Left Prime Minister's eyes widened.

Everyone knows that Princess Duanrong, who had long been sent away for a political marriage, almost became husband and wife with Wei Yunting.

Back then, Wei Yunting's fervent pursuit of Princess Duanrong was known to everyone in the capital.

If it weren't for a twist of fate that Princess Duanrong had to marry in place of her disfigured sister, Wei Yunting would have long since become the prince consort, instead of their mortal enemy.

"If that's the case, then it makes sense..."

After Princess Duanrong got married, Wei Yunting was heartbroken and his hair turned white overnight.

If it weren't for the emperor's compassion in finding a renowned doctor to treat Wei Yunting, he would probably have spent his entire life with that head of white hair.

Therefore, it's normal that he would take a liking to a woman who resembled Duan Rong.

"So what should we do?"

The Right Chancellor only said four words: "Hold back your troops and do nothing."