The rain stopped at midnight.

Liu Jue was panting heavily. He took the handkerchief from Jiang Tian's hand and wiped himself with it. Soon the handkerchief was soaked.

He turned his head to look at the beautiful, sweat-covered face beside him, and suddenly sighed, "I'm doomed. I've had an affair with the wife of my subject."

Jiang Tian felt even breathing was difficult. Hearing his words, she pressed down on his still restless hand: "Then, Your Majesty, could you please stop moving?"

Liu Jue feigned innocence and said, "I was only busy for two hours. My lady needs to rest and recuperate."

Jiang Tian ignored him, straightened up, and ordered her trusted maid to boil water.

Once the two were in the bathtub, Liu Jue did it again, then smiled and held Jiang Tian as they fell asleep.

The next day, when Jiang Tian regained consciousness, she continued to train Jiang Yu and Wei Jinxiu as usual.

"Where is my sister's friend?"

Jiang Tian took a sip of the sweet soup and calmly said, "I'm leaving."

Jiang Yu nodded: "Oh."

"Maybe I'll come again in the future."

Jiang Yu gave him a complicated look: "Huh?"

Jiang Tian ignored her and continued leading the two of them up the mountain.

There are always many exciting events in the capital, and one family may be gone while another is gone. However, the aftermath of trouble for a family can be long-lasting and far-reaching.

The Wei family's home is almost deserted.

Before, Wei Wenxuan was a civil official in the Hanlin Academy. His wife was from the family of a meritorious official, and Aunt Chu was also capable and good at flattery.

Although their family couldn't compare to those truly prestigious families, they still had quite a few social engagements on a daily basis.

Now that their infamy has spread, everyone who encounters the Wei family avoids them.

Even a girl like Wei Xi is no longer receiving invitations from her best friends.

If Wei Wenxuan still wants to rise in rank, he cannot sit idly by and wait for his doom.

After a few days of dejection, members of the Wei family arrived.

Nowadays, there are no officials in the imperial court who fight alone. Various factions are deeply intertwined. Even officials from humble backgrounds can only finish their studies and pass the imperial examinations with the help of their families.

Mutual support and assistance is the duty of every member of the tribe.

Wei Wenxuan usually provides a lot of support to the clan, so now that his distant cousin has come, he dares not refuse to receive him.

Although few people in their family passed the imperial examinations, there were many merchants and scholars who had achieved the lowest level of education.

Besides Wei Wenxuan, there were several other respected elders in the clan in the capital.

But they didn't want to speak.

Wei Wenxuan has lost face and is now on the emperor's side. If we were to communicate with him now, we might get into a lot of trouble.

Who walks in this world without seeking personal gain?

Only those who acted based on Wei Wenxuan's official title were truly in a panic, eager to rush over immediately.

My cousin came on his father's orders. After arriving, he first scolded Wei Wenxuan and then ordered him to bring Jiang Yu back.

Since we've already lost all face, we can only try to make amends.

I've never seen a matriarch of a family stay at her parents' home for an extended period.

If Jiang Yu returns and properly reorganizes the inner quarters, and treats Jiang Tian as an honored guest, perhaps the Wei family's vitality will gradually recover.

Wei Wenxuan looked dejected, but he still hadn't considered getting a divorce.

For him, marrying Jiang Yu was a step up.

Moreover, Jiang Yu is a gentle person and has never caused him any trouble over the years.

Now, it's because of her sister's arrival that their family is in chaos.

However, if they want to regroup, Jiang Yu is indispensable.

After being scolded by his cousin, Wei Wenxuan temporarily cheered up.