"Go."

After the steward left, the Duke of Wei went to ask for leave. After taking leave, he went to fetch his wife.

As soon as the housekeeper received the news, he had the white cloth hung up.

Soon, the people of the capital learned that the Duchess of Wei had passed away.

Ning Yirong was processing official documents when Sisi arrived. Upon seeing Sisi, Ning Yirong dismissed all the servants.

After the servants left, Ning Yirong put his arm around Sisi's waist. "Wife, did you come to help me because you saw I was too tired?"

Sisi glanced at the memorials on the table. "How could such a small matter tire you out? The Duchess of Wei is dead."

"I know."

"Who did this?"

"I."

Sisi raised an eyebrow. "Why?"

"For you. She said you've been charming since you were a child."

Sisi glanced at Ning Yirong. "If it's because of this, half the old men and women in the capital will die."

Ning Yirong kissed Sisi. "I knew I couldn't hide it from you."

Ning Yirong told Sisi about the Duke of Wei and Sun Muxin's new plan. "Given Wei Cheng'er's abilities and Gou Dan's attitude towards her, if nothing unexpected happens, she will definitely become Gou Dan's right-hand woman in the future."

"If someone brings up the matter of the Duchess of Wei faking her death and accuses the Duke of Wei of deceiving the emperor, Gou Dan will be in a very passive position. Should we deal with it? We can't bear to. Should we not deal with it? The matter is still there."

"Furthermore, if the Duchess of Wei finds out that Wei Cheng'er has become a favorite minister and starts interfering, or even uses Wei Cheng'er's name to commit crimes, Gou Dan will also have a headache."

"In short, the Duchess of Wei is both stupid and vicious; she will only cause trouble for Gou Dan if she lives."

Sisi also thought that the Duchess of Wei was a nuisance. However, he clearly did it for Gou Dan, but told the guards that it was to avenge her.

Sisi gently touched Ning Yirong's face. "You're making me take the blame again. Have you gotten used to making me take the blame all the time?"