Otherwise, how could the eldest prince have left if the peace talks between the two countries had failed?

Chu Heng picked up his fan and lightly tapped her forehead. "You Ran isn't so stupid after all!"

You Ran said with annoyance, "It's all my fault, I was too lazy to have someone investigate. Since you found out, why didn't you tell me?! Also, what did you make the Southern Yue people pay tribute to? I got a share of the tribute too!"

Chu Heng shrugged. "Paying tribute to Nanyue is a matter of state. You haven't contributed anything, so it's not fair for you to take a share of the spoils, is it?"

“You…” You Ran pondered for a moment, then suddenly realized, “I know, it’s that Madam Yu from the Third Prince’s residence, isn’t it? The emotional entanglements you’ve caused have dragged me down with you!”

She simply held out her hand, saying, "I don't want a share of the spoils, you can just give me compensation!"

Chu Heng thought for a moment, then took out a key from his waist and tossed it to her. "This is the key to the private treasury. If you ever have the chance to visit the Eastern Palace, you are welcome to choose whatever you want from it."

You Ran caught the keys in a flustered manner, a little bewildered.

That's incredibly generous!

...

Sure enough, within three days, Su Yun's troupe put on a great show.

It tells the story of a serial killer who uses the guise of mourning to harm women, even his own children.

The ghosts of the woman and the infant who died tragically did not perish and returned every night to seek revenge. Eventually, they drove the woman insane, causing her to reveal the truth in public and face legal punishment. After death, they were put into a cauldron of boiling oil and repeatedly tortured in the eighteen levels of hell.

Everyone who has seen this play applauded and cheered.

The infamy of the Marquis of Jing'an's mansion once again resounded throughout the capital.

Lady Jing'an fainted again. When she woke up this time, she was hemiplegic and unable to speak.

November arrived quickly, and the executions were carried out in the autumn.

As the executioner's blade fell, Liang Yi's eyes, filled with remorse, remained open until her death.

The onlookers applauded and cheered.

Although You Ran did not go to watch the execution, she took the sullen Yun Manying out for a walk to cheer her up. When they were tired, they went directly to Fuxi Restaurant for a meal. They specially chose a seat in the main hall and listened to the people talking about it, which made them feel quite relaxed.

"How was that, Third Sister? Wasn't it satisfying? Luckily, that villain was reported in time, otherwise, who knows how many more women would have suffered!"

Yun Manying also looked relieved, "Luckily you came up with a difficult question that day to humiliate him and anger him so much that he broke off the engagement on the spot, otherwise..."

You Ran chuckled and said, "I knew it! I'm a lucky charm! Third Sister, you'll definitely turn misfortune into good fortune!"

Yun Manying thought for a moment, "Actually, I've come to terms with things these past few days. I always hear Father say that the outside world is very vast. After the New Year, I want to go to the Northern Border with Father to see it."

You Ran nodded leisurely, "That's great, Fourth Aunt is willing to let you go?"

“Mother said she wants to go too. She also wants to visit her maternal grandfather in Dingzhou.”

"What? She's not going to take care of Xiao Liu and Xiao Qi anymore?"

“She said that Xiao Liu and Xiao Qi are under the supervision of the academy, and they also have their grandmother and three aunts at home, so she is very at ease.”

"Oh, isn't this the third young lady of the Yun family who was just jilted?" A sharp voice came from the side.

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw several people just coming in from the doorway.

Upon closer inspection, You Ran realized that the person speaking was the wife of the Duke of England's heir, Madam Jiang.

The young girl following beside her was Jiang Xian, whom she had met once before. She was the girl who was said to be marrying into the Third Prince's household.

A veiled woman with her head bowed followed behind.

Yun Manying stood up and bowed to the two of them.

Jiang glanced at the two of them arrogantly, "Some people are really unlucky. They finally reach the age of twenty and can get married, but they never expected to be rejected on their wedding day."

Jiang Xian covered her mouth and chuckled, "Isn't that right? Now, this old maid is a jinx; it'll be too difficult for her to remarry!"

After their sarcastic remarks, the two men strutting upstairs with their heads held high.

"Waiter! Give us a private room!"

The waiter quickly stepped forward to greet them, "Excuse me, gentlemen, the private rooms on the second floor are all booked!"

"What?!" Jiang Xian exclaimed angrily, "Do you even know who I am? And who my sister is?"

The waiter smiled apologetically, "You two look extremely distinguished, but I'm truly sorry, all the private rooms on the second floor are full. Perhaps you could move down to the main hall? Or perhaps you could come another day?"

Jiang Xian immediately slapped the waiter across the face, "You audacious dog! How dare you ask us to dine in the main hall? We're not shameless creatures who would dare to embarrass ourselves after being rejected by our fiancé!"

You Ran was furious. She looked up at the waiter and said, "Xiao Feng, ask them to leave! Fu Xi Lou doesn't do business with them!"

Jiang retorted sarcastically, "What right do you have to tell Fuxilou not to do business with us?"

Yun Manying also stood up and shouted, "That scumbag Liang Yi, do you think I should just wait to die if I don't break off the engagement? I'm just breaking off an engagement, can't I even show my face in public? What kind of logic is that? Grass doesn't thank the spring for its flourishing, and trees don't complain about falling in autumn. Everyone has their own way of living. According to you, does that mean that people who are divorced, abandoned, or even those who are missing limbs can't go out to eat and go shopping? Is showing their faces considered shameless and disgraceful? You're meddling in everything, even my business! Why don't you go to the Moon Palace instead?!"

He finished his tirade in one breath, displaying immense power.

With a relaxed smile, he clapped enthusiastically.

A passerby recognized the implication: "Young lady, so you're that scumbag Liang Yi's fiancée? Well, it's good that you broke off the engagement!"

"Exactly, what are you going to do with someone like that? Break off the engagement or keep them around for the holidays?"

"It's fortunate you broke off the engagement, otherwise, I don't know when my neighbor's sister's injustice would have been redressed!"

Yun Manying was surprised by the reaction and nodded awkwardly to those around her.

The waiter quickly gestured for the three people upstairs to enter, "Madams, Misses, please come in—"

"Who do you think you are?!" Jiang Xian raised her hand to slap him again.

With quick reflexes, You Ran sent her chopsticks flying straight at Jiang Xian.

The veiled woman behind Jiang Xian quickly pulled her aside. The chopsticks grazed Jiang Xian's wrist, cutting her skin and piercing the paper window of a nearby private room.

"You!" Jiang Xian exclaimed angrily, "How dare you be so rude to me!"

"You started it by hitting me!" You Ran retorted angrily. "The one who strikes first is despicable! You're meddling in everything, even my little servant's business! Why don't you go to the eighteenth level of hell?"

"Hahaha—" The people burst into laughter when they found the two sisters' conversation amusing.

Jiang Xian retorted angrily, "What right do you have to tell us to leave?"

The waiter explained, "Miss Six is ​​our owner, and she has the right to decide whether or not to entertain you. Please excuse us, we apologize for the inconvenience."

The veiled woman whispered something in her ear. Jiang Xian glared at You Ran for a moment, then grabbed her sister and stomped downstairs, kicked the door, and left.

You Ran felt that the veiled woman looked somewhat familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had seen her before.