Wei Teng was extremely disappointed.
Even with things that were already certain, Wei Yan was able to easily escape punishment. His Majesty has been far too lenient and indulgent towards Wei Yan.
He wanted to remind everyone that it was Chang Yu'e who was being punished, not Wei Yan, and that this result was completely unreasonable.
But seeing Situ Ming's unpleasant expression, he swallowed his words.
Situ Ming is getting married today, but Wei Yan stole his thunder. He probably feels like killing Wei Yan.
Once Situ Ming ascends the throne, Wei Yan will certainly not have a good time.
There's plenty of time; he can wait.
After the excitement was over, everyone followed the emperor back to the banquet to continue their meal.
Wei Yan felt alternating chills and fever, and barely managed to hold on until the banquet ended. He fainted as soon as he stepped out of the banquet hall.
Yi Shuihan put him on the carriage.
“His body was already weak, and he was given a strong drug, which has severely depleted his energy. He needs to recuperate for several months.”
After Xiao Qingyin made the diagnosis, she said to Ning Shi.
Looking at her son's pale face, Ning felt an intense hatred for the Chang family.
Aunt Chang seized control of the Duke of Anguo's mansion, but the Chang family was still not satisfied and even plotted to take over the Marquis of Jing'an's mansion.
Are they trying to wipe out all the wealthy and powerful families in one fell swoop?
She will not let it go easily.
Within two days, the news that Chang Yu'e had been awarded a chastity archway became common knowledge.
Along with the story, the Chang family woman's skill in controlling men was also widely circulated.
Most of them married into wealthy families and became concubines, and without exception, they were all greatly favored.
Several of them killed the head wife and were then made the legal wife.
Chang's daughter was of average appearance, so her achievements naturally aroused curiosity.
As people dug deeper, they uncovered a great deal of infighting and private affairs within the Chang family, putting the Chang family in the spotlight.
As the saying goes, "People fear becoming famous, just as pigs fear growing fat." Once the Chang family gained notoriety, families interested in marrying off their daughters immediately found excuses to refuse them.
Some couples who were already engaged even started considering breaking off their engagements.
The noblewomen of high-ranking families became even more vigilant and resolutely refused to allow the Chang family's daughter to enter their homes to serve their husbands.
Chang Yu'e, who caused this scandal, was severely punished according to family rules.
Chang Yu'e was filled with resentment.
There were those directed at Wei Yan, and those directed at the Chang family.
"You were the ones who said Wei Yan had a bright future and told me to get close to him and try to marry him. Now that something has gone wrong, how can you blame it all on me!"
These words were overheard by Aunt Chang, who was visiting her parents' home.
She said expressionlessly, "You're so stupid. You've dragged us all down with you. Who else is to blame but you?"
She hadn't been officially recognized as the wife yet, and already didn't have much face among the other ladies. After this incident with the memorial arch, she was too embarrassed to even leave her house.
Chang Yu'e sneered: "Aunt, you're so smart, why don't you teach me?"
All they know is lecturing.
"Didn't I teach you to be patient?" Aunt Chang sneered. "It took me more than ten years to get Wei Zhenghong under my control. Who do you think you are, thinking you can handle Wei Yan in just two months?"
Chang Yu'e looked unconvinced.
She simply doesn't have that patience.
I don't think it's necessary.
Why wait more than ten years if it can be done quickly?
Aunt Chang spent over a decade and still couldn't become a proper wife, so what right does she have to lecture her?
"Aunt, you should worry about yourself first. I think you'll have to wait until Cousin Teng becomes a Duke before you can rise in rank."
Aunt Chang was furious at how her niece had treated her, so she complained to the Earl of Guangning, asking him to discipline Chang Yu'e properly before leaving.
Having been humiliated, the Earl of Guangning naturally wouldn't let Chang Yu'e off easily.
The aunt and niece had a complete falling out.
Ning was unaware of what had happened at the Chang family's residence; otherwise, she would surely have laughed out loud even in her sleep.
She was the one who spread the word about the Chang family woman's skill in controlling men, so that the Chang family would know that heaven is watching what people do, and those who do many unrighteous deeds will surely perish.
However, she did not expect that a few days after the palace banquet ended, Wei Zhenghong sent someone to deliver a box of things and a stack of contracts.
"These are all the Duke's private property."
The attendant who brought the goods pointed to the contract.
"What's in the box is the Wei family's heirloom, which the Duke wants to leave to his second son."
Ning was stunned.
"Why would he give us these things out of the blue?"
The attendant replied, "The Duke is bedridden and fears his days are numbered. He wishes to make arrangements for his passing as soon as possible."
Ning's breathing paused.
Wei Zhenghong is seriously ill?
He's just lame, isn't he?
Is he about to make his final arrangements?
"What exactly is wrong with your Duke?"
"It started with foot pain, then rib pain, then knee pain, and now I can't walk. The doctor said it's arthritis, but the medicine isn't helping."
Unexpectedly, Wei Zhenghong also contracted a strange illness.
Ning recalled the pain she had suffered from illness and felt a pang of pity for Wei Zhenghong.
But he has a wife and children, so it's not her place to worry about him.
She confiscated the items and said to her attendant, "We have severed ties with the Wei family. Neither the Duke's private property nor the Wei family's heirlooms have anything to do with us. You should take them back, lest someone turn around and accuse us of theft."
The attendants had no choice but to take it back.
When he returned to the mansion to report to Wei Zhenghong, he bumped into the old lady and Aunt Chang at the entrance of the main courtyard. He stopped and greeted them.
The old lady saw him carrying a box and asked, "What's this?"
"Some of the Duke's things."
"Open it and take a look."
"Uh..." The attendant looked troubled. "I can only hand it over to the Duke."
Wei Teng walked over and sneered, "What does my father have that my grandmother can't stand? Could it be that my good second brother is being filial to my father?"
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