Upon hearing that Mu Chenshuang had returned...

Mu Yazhi's eyes overflowed with a bone-deep hatred.

Lu Wei comforted Mu Yazhi for a couple of minutes, then went to the main hall. Looking at Mu Chenshuang standing in the middle of the hall, her upright posture and the invisible aura she exuded made it seem as if she were the one in charge here.

Lu Wei's eyes suddenly darkened. Suppressing her inner resentment, she concealed the sinister look in her eyes and said loudly, "I really didn't expect that the princess is such a scheming person. First, she made Miss Xue pretend to reconcile with Ya'er, making us think that there was a misunderstanding between you and Doctor Li."

Then you had Miss Xue say that line in public, setting a trap for Ya'er. You guessed right; we wouldn't refute it, we'd agree with Xue Jiajia and admit it. Once everyone believed what we said was true, even His Majesty, you would finally appear with Doctor Li, slapping us all in the face. It was truly a wonderful show.

Mu Chenshuang turned to the side, her cold eyes fixed on Lu Wei as she slowly approached, and scoffed, "If you had no intention of harming anyone, why would you have fallen for Miss Xue's scheme?"

Lu Wei frowned as she looked at Mu Chenshuang's smug and arrogant demeanor.

"From now on, you don't need to pretend to be doing this for my own good in front of me. It's really disgusting," Mu Chenshuang said coldly.

"Alright, you should give me my things now."

Lu Wei stopped pretending and sat down in the main seat, adopting a posture of asserting dominance, and ordered loudly, "Someone, go to the study and bring the account books."

Soon, a servant brought the account book and handed it to Lu Wei. Lu Wei took it, stood up, walked to Mu Chenshuang, and handed it to her.

Mu Chenshuang stared at Lu Wei with a narrowed gaze, "Don't even think about playing any tricks on me, Aunt Lu."

Lu Wei looked at Mu Chenshuang without showing any weakness, "With such a large sum of money, what tricks can I possibly play?"

But her attitude had already aroused Mu Chenshuang's suspicion. She was sure she couldn't come up with the income from the fiefdom, but seeing her carefree attitude made Mu Chenshuang very curious about what method Lu Wei had used.

Mu Chenshuang reached out and took the ledger, flipped through it, her hand suddenly tightened, her eyes darkened, and she gave a cold laugh, "A donation?"

"This year, Nanyang suffered from floods, and Jiangbei was hit by a snow disaster. The national treasury is short of funds. The Marquis's mansion is what it is today thanks to His Majesty's grace. This year, the Marquis's mansion has tightened its belt and donated all the money it saved to the national treasury. Although it is only a drop in the bucket, it has at least done its part to help His Majesty. I think Shuang'er, you won't mind. I've taken the liberty of donating this money!"

As he spoke, his eyebrows lifted slightly, showing no fear in the face of Mu Chenshuang's suspicions.

"If Shuang'er doesn't believe me, she can go to the Ministry of Revenue to check. If all else fails, she can ask His Majesty to investigate."

Mu Chenshuang stared intently at Lu Wei. Had she taken all the necessary precautions because she wasn't afraid of Lu Wei's investigation, or was she just bluffing?

If it's the former, does Lu Wei have such great power to change the Ministry of Revenue's financial records?

If it is the latter, bluffing can only provide temporary relief.

Mu Chenshuang couldn't guess what Lu Wei was planning.

"Since it's to help His Majesty, I naturally won't say anything. If the donation really reaches the disaster area, then so be it. But if not, Aunt Lu, you'd better pray that I can't find anything out."

“I am just a concubine, I don’t have the ability to manipulate the records of the Ministry of Revenue.”

Mu Chenshuang frowned and stared at her, but Lu Wei's calm expression made it difficult for her to discern much.

Mu Chenshuang didn't say anything more and turned to leave.

Lu Wei stared at Mu Chenshuang's departing figure, a sinister smile curving her lips. When she looked up, hatred overflowed in her eyes.

If she believes this, the matter can be let go, and she can live in peace. But if she actually investigates, then she has only herself to blame.

Mu Chenshuang returned to the room, her eyes deep in thought. She absolutely did not believe that the money had been donated to the national treasury.

It seems she has to investigate.

night.

Mu Chenshuang sat cross-legged on the bed. Today, Sui Sui had expended a considerable amount of spiritual energy to treat the Empress Dowager, so she was still asleep and would not be able to detoxify and treat her tonight.

Now that the toxins in her body are being cleared, her internal strength has recovered to 50-60%, and she can protect herself without any problem.

At this moment.

Linglong came in to deliver the medicine to help with pregnancy. "Miss, the medicine is ready."