The afternoon sun in Zhenxing Marquis's mansion was warm and the flowers in the courtyard were in full bloom, but this beautiful scene could not soothe Lu Yundi's worries. She sat quietly in the room, with a hint of sadness in her eyes, waiting for the man she loved and hated.

Soon, there were footsteps outside the mansion, followed by the sound of the door curtain swaying gently. Lu Yundi raised his head and saw Jiang Jilian walking in briskly with a smile on his face.

"Madam, I'm back." There was a hint of pride in Jiang Jilian's voice.

Lu Yundi frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure: "My Lord, did you go to see Miss Ye again?"

Jiang Jilian was stunned, and the smile on his face was a little hard to hold. He laughed dryly a few times: "Madam, you misunderstood, I just went to take care of some trivial matters."

Lu Yundi smiled lightly, his eyes revealing deep disappointment: "My Lord, you don't have to lie to me, I know where you went."

Jiang Jilian was a little embarrassed. He cleared his throat and tried to change the subject: "Madam, I heard that you want to be the head of the family. This is a good thing. I fully support it."

Lu Yundi looked at him coldly: "My Lord, are you really willing to let me be the head of the family? Or do you just want me to feel at ease so that you can continue to have fun outside?"

Jiang Jilian's expression was a little complicated. He didn't want to admit it, but he didn't want to deceive his wife either. "Madam, I will consider your words. After all, you are the mistress of the Marquis' Mansion."

At this time, there was a sound of footsteps outside the door, and then Ye Wanxue walked in. She was wearing a light blue dress, with delicate makeup and a cunning look in her eyes.

"My Lord, you're back." Ye Wanxue's voice was soft, like a pool of spring water.

Jiang Jilian's expression softened immediately. He walked to Ye Wanxue and patted her shoulder gently: "Miss Ye, thank you for your hard work."

Lu Yundi watched this scene, and a bitter feeling welled up in her heart. She held back the tears in her eyes and said coldly: "Miss Ye, you really know how to gain a foothold in the mansion more and more."

Ye Wanxue smiled slightly, with a hint of pride in her eyes: "Madam, you are too kind. I just want to make the Marquis happy."

Jiang Jilian frowned. He didn't want to see the conflict between his wife and Ye Wanxue intensify. "Madam, Miss Ye also has good intentions. You don't have to do this."

Lu Yundi snorted coldly: "My Lord, you are always so partial. No wonder I misunderstood."

Jiang Jilian felt helpless. He knew he couldn't convince his wife, so he could only give up for the time being.

One day, Jiang Jilian was sitting alone in his study, feeling very worried. Lu Yundi came in and saw his sad face, feeling distressed.

"My Lord, why are you so troubled?" Lu Yundi asked softly.

Jiang Jilian raised his head and looked at his wife's concerned eyes, and a warm feeling surged in his heart: "Madam, I am worried about the things in the mansion."

Lu Yundi sat next to Jiang Jilian and gently held his hand: "My Lord, don't worry, I will do my best to handle the affairs of the mansion so that you don't have to worry about anything."

Jiang Jilian looked at his wife, and a surge of gratitude welled up in his heart: "Madam, you are always so considerate. I am really sorry for you."

Lu Yundi smiled gently: "My Lord, let the past be the past, we still have to look forward."

Jiang Jilian nodded and secretly made up his mind to work hard to make up for his debt to his wife.

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The next day after school, Jiang Lili complained to Lu Yundi in dissatisfaction: "Mother, the classmate who beat me, Wu Jing'an, his father is a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy. Can you help me find someone to teach his family a lesson?"

Lu Yundi was shocked. Was Jiang Lili planning to retaliate?

Lu Yundi frowned slightly, with a barely perceptible cold light flashing in her eyes. She spoke slowly, her tone calm but with a warning: "Li Li, do you know how the prestige of our Zhenxing Marquisate was gained? It is not by acting arbitrarily, but by being prudent and wise. If you really want to retaliate, you must have a sufficient reason, otherwise it will only cause unnecessary trouble."

Jiang Lili's mouth twitched slightly, and she was obviously not satisfied with her mother's answer. She bit her lower lip, and a sly look flashed in her eyes: "Mother, I know my limits. Wu Jingan humiliated me in public, I can't just let it go. Besides, if I can take this opportunity to improve our family's status, wouldn't it be better?"

Lu Yundi was silent for a moment. She knew her daughter's character very well and knew that she would not let this matter go easily. She took a deep breath and said slowly, "Okay, I'll ask someone to check Wu Jing'an's father to see if there is anything that can be used. But remember, everything must be under my control." Jiang Lili's eyes flashed with joy, and she nodded hurriedly, "Thank you, mother. I know what to do."

Lu Yundi personally arranged for her servants to find out the news about the Wu family. At the same time, she also secretly communicated with several powerful ladies, trying to find the right opportunity.

One afternoon, the sun shone through the window lattice into the exquisite hall. Lu Yundi and Jiang Lili were sitting by the window, sipping tea and chatting. "Lili, do you know? The Wu family seems to be in some trouble recently." Lu Yundi said lightly. Jiang Lili immediately pricked up her ears: "Mother, what trouble?"

Lu Yundi smiled slightly, with a sly look in his eyes: "I heard that the eldest son of the Wu family made a mistake in the Hanlin Academy recently and was punished by the emperor. The Wu family is trying to make up for it."

Jiang Lili's eyes flashed with excitement: "Then can we..."

Lu Yundi nodded slightly, but a hint of seriousness flashed in his eyes: "Yes, we can use this opportunity. However, we must be careful not to let anyone catch us."

Jiang Lili nodded, with a hint of determination in her eyes: "Mother, don't worry, I know what to do."

In the next few days, Jiang Lili started a series of actions. She first deliberately showed up at the Wu family's banquet, got close to Wu Jing'an's father, and then subtly mentioned the matter of the eldest son of the Wu family.

"Uncle Wu, I heard that your son had some minor incident in the Hanlin Academy recently. I wonder what the details are?" Jiang Lili asked with concern.

Wu Jing'an's father looked embarrassed and didn't know how to answer. Jiang Lili added just the right amount, "If there is anything you need help with, we at Zhenxing Marquis' Mansion are willing to do our best."

The Wu family was very surprised by Jiang Lili's attitude, but at the same time they also developed a liking for her. Jiang Lili took this opportunity to gradually get closer to the Wu family.

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Lu Yundi's distant cousin Yan Qingyu entered the palace when she was young and became a personal maid to the empress dowager.

Before the Queen Mother passed away, she left a will in front of the Emperor, not only granting Yan Qingyu a high position as a female official, but also rewarding her with a large amount of land and property.

Now that her cousin had come to visit, Lu Yundi became like a little girl, holding her arm with a loving look on her face and acting coquettishly.

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