I felt much more at ease.
It turns out that he and the old lady were not related by blood, but rather had a blood feud.
No wonder the old lady spoiled him rotten, trying to turn him into a useless person.
His life was almost ruined by her and Aunt Chang.
Fortunately, he met Sister Xiao and Xiao Shu.
Only then were they able to survive and have a bright future.
Ning was equally moved.
No wonder she couldn't win against the old lady and Aunt Chang; her heart was completely different from theirs.
The mother and daughter had long since gone mad with greed for the title.
She, a mere innocent child, was able to leave the Duke of Anguo's mansion alive; she truly had to thank heaven, earth, Qingyin, and fate.
Not only did the mother and son feel lucky, but other relatives and guests also thought they were incredibly fortunate.
Their ancestors were just country folk who sold steamed buns, yet their father became a duke and their son a marquis. Even the stories in folk tales couldn't match their legendary status.
Before long, Liu San and his wife were brought there.
Under the old woman's identification and the interrogation of the Prefect of the Capital, they confessed.
As for the old lady's collusion with Aunt Chang to drug Wei Zhenghong, and even earlier, Aunt Chang's poisoning of Ning Shi, these were also brought to light.
Because it involved nobles and was a major case, the Prefect of the Capital transferred the case to the Court of Judicial Review.
The Dali Temple sentenced Old Madam Chang and Aunt Chang to death.
Although Wei Teng was unharmed, after reviewing the case, the emperor revoked the title of Duke of Anguo and Wei Teng's position as heir apparent, demoting Wei Teng to a commoner.
As for the family fortune of the Duke of Anguo's mansion, it was all given to Wei Zhenghong as compensation.
Wei Zhenghong had avenged his great enemy, but he felt no joy whatsoever.
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