Everyone already knows about Xie Yunzhou's affair. The Lady of the Marquis's move was really not wise. If the Marquis of Zhongyong's political enemies seize on this mistake, it will implicate the entire Marquis's mansion.

Lady Hou was not unaware of these things.

But she and Xie Yunzhou, mother and son, would suffer together; saving Xie Yunzhou's reputation was saving herself.

The Marquis's military achievements were enough to offset the occasional lapses in judgment she made in her grief over the loss of her son.

Seeing that Ye Zhen and her servant were about to leave the manor, she pushed the old woman aside and said, "Quickly, seize this poisonous woman who murdered her husband."

Her family affairs did not require the government to judge; she herself could act as the judge and seek justice for her son.

The old woman was pushed so hard that she stumbled and fell straight to the side.

Ye Zhen had no choice but to turn around and catch the old woman.

Older people can't withstand falls, and Ye Zhen didn't want to burden her.

Because of this delay, she was grabbed by the arms by two old women.

"Miss."

Wanxing clenched her fists.

As long as the young lady gives the order, she will lead the young lady out to fight her way out. Once the young lady is safe, she will return to kill the Lady Hou and avenge the young lady.

Ye Zhen gestured for her to wait a little longer, but a sense of sorrow welled up in his heart.

Lady Hou was so fearless and emboldened.

It's simply because they know she has no one backing her up.

But she is clearly the legitimate daughter of a first-rank general's family, someone even the Marquis of Zhongyong has to be wary of.

However, her identity was switched by her uncle and aunt, and she became the daughter of a minor official who was bullied by everyone.

Her mother was the first female war goddess personally appointed by the emperor. Before she died in battle, she left behind countless followers, but her cousin, who had taken her identity, used them against her.

Today, if she is dragged back to the house by the Lady of the Marquis, her uncle and aunt, who are her adoptive parents, will not only not save her, but will also help the Lady of the Marquis to confirm her stigma.

Just like in my previous life.

Ye Zhen had no one to rely on but herself to save herself.

Her martial arts skills are her trump card; she cannot reveal them until the very last moment.

Fortunately, things are going according to her plan.

More and more people gathered outside the village to watch the spectacle, and the county magistrate also invited Old Madam Wang.

Accompanying them was a man wearing a mask.

He was tall and elegant, with an unrestrained demeanor. Before he even arrived, he had already driven away the two old women who were holding Ye Zhen.

The voice was teasing, "What tricks is the Lady Marquis playing this time?"