The daughter of the first wife is reborn and marries a rich family again

As they talked, the moonlight outside the window was bright, and the night in the capital seemed longer than usual. In the center of it all, Yu Caiwei was sitting in the carriage, looking at the Zheng family mansion approaching, with a smile of unknown meaning on her lips.

"Hanyan, this round has finally come to a showdown."

Inside the carriage, Han Yan gently stroked the short blade in her arms and said worriedly, "Miss, this journey is dangerous. Do you really not need me to accompany you?"

Yu Caiwei shook her head gently, her brows full of unquestionable determination: "Hanyan, although you and I are master and servant, I regard you as a sister. I have a plan in mind for this trip. You stay here. If the situation is not good, go and inform the Sixth Princess immediately."

"But, miss—"

"No need to say more, just do as I say." Yu Caiwei's eyes were firm and warm, as if she could see through people's hearts, which calmed Han Yan's uneasiness a little, and she finally nodded in agreement.

The carriage slowly stopped outside the Zheng family's residence. The driver lifted the curtain and Yu Caiwei stepped out of the carriage. She was dressed in a white dress that was whiter than snow, and looked even more cold and aloof in the moonlight. Her appearance immediately attracted whispers from passers-by.

"It's Miss Yu! She's really here. Are the rumors true?"

"Looking at this situation, I'm afraid there will be a good show to watch. I'm afraid the Zheng family will not have peace tonight."

Yu Caiwei ignored him and walked straight into the gate of Zheng's mansion. Her back looked lonely but resolute, as if she was not only stepping into Zheng's mansion, but also the center of the vortex of fate.

The atmosphere in the Zheng family lobby was heavy. Xiao Cheng and Zheng Zhuohua sat facing each other, their words were full of hidden meanings, and the air was filled with invisible tension.

"Mr. Zheng, Caiwei's talent is known to all. Instead of letting rumors slander me, why don't I marry into the Zheng family? This will not only preserve her reputation, but also consolidate the relationship between the two families. Isn't it a win-win situation?" Xiao Cheng's words revealed a confidence that could not be refused.

Zheng Zhuohua sneered, with a complicated look in his eyes: "Prince Xiao has a good plan, but marriage is a big deal, how can it be a joke? What's more, neither you nor I know what Caiwei is thinking."

Just as the two were at a stalemate, a voice came from outside the door: "Report, Miss Yu is here!"

They both looked towards the door at the same time, and saw Yu Caiwei walking towards them. Every step seemed to tread on everyone's heartstrings, and the air in the hall froze instantly.

Yu Caiwei walked slowly to the two of them, bowed slightly, and said in a cold but firm voice: "Brother Zhuo Hua, Prince Xiao, since I am here, I want to hear your opinions on my future arrangements."

Zheng Zhuohua looked complicated, hesitating to speak; Xiao Cheng, on the other hand, looked confident and said with a smile: "Caiwei, your future is naturally decided by you. However, the choice I offer is undoubtedly the best."

"Best?" Yu Caiwei raised her eyebrows and asked back, with a sharp tone that could not be ignored, "What is the best? Is it to rely on the powerful and become a pawn in other people's chess game, or to follow your heart and live for yourself?"

The servants and guards around were all shocked when they heard this, secretly marveling that this seemingly weak woman could have such a proud character.

"Caiwei, you..." Zheng Zhuohua was about to speak but was interrupted by Yu Caiwei.

"Brother Zhuo Hua, Sir, today I, Yu Caiwei, declare here that no matter how chaotic the outside world is, my destiny will be written by myself. As for marriage, unless I am willing, no one can force it on me."

After saying that, Yu Caiwei turned around and was about to leave, but suddenly stopped and left a meaningful sentence: "As for your so-called 'best arrangement', I'm afraid you will be disappointed."

The night deepened, and in the backyard where all things gathered, a gust of wind blew, bringing with it a scattering of fallen leaves. Yu Caiwei stood in the moonlight, her back looking particularly lonely and determined.

"Hanyan, let's go. There will be a huge change in the capital tomorrow."

As Yu Caiwei left the Zheng family, the Sixth Princess paused for a moment, a playful smile on her lips: "This game of chess is becoming more and more interesting..."

The news of Yu Caiwei leaving Zheng's house quickly caused a stir in the capital city. People were discussing it hotly in the streets, teahouses and taverns.

"Have you heard? Miss Yu broke into the Zheng residence alone last night and directly challenged Prince Xiao and the eldest son of the Zheng family."

"Oh, this is really bold. A weak woman dares to challenge two major forces. Isn't she afraid that the wind will blow her tongue away?"

"What do you know? Miss Yu is not an ordinary woman. It is said that she is very talented and even the emperor has praised her."

"Tsk tsk, it looks like there's going to be some good shows in the capital tonight. I have to find a good spot to watch this excitement."

The next morning, the sun shone through the clouds and illuminated the capital. Yu Caiwei, dressed in a green shirt, strolled through the market, with Han Yan following her cautiously. Passersby looked at her sideways and whispered to each other.

"Is that Miss Yu? She looks gentle and graceful, not as heroic as she was last night?"

"You can't judge a person by his appearance, and you can't measure the depth of the ocean. Is Miss Yu's reputation just a rumor?"

Yu Caiwei seemed not to hear anything until the sound of a group of horses' hooves approached from afar, breaking the tranquility of the street. A group of guards surrounded a young man. It was Zheng Zhuohua who came to visit in person.

"Caiwei, I have something important to discuss with you. Please come back with me." Zheng Zhuohua's expression was stern, but his tone was unquestionable.

"Mr. Zheng, if there is nothing urgent, I would rather enjoy this ordinary freedom at the moment." Yu Caiwei responded lightly, but there was a hint of inquiry in her eyes.

"This is a serious matter, and it concerns your safety." Zheng Zhuohua lowered his voice, with a barely perceptible worry in his eyes.

Yu Caiwei hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded. Following Han Yan, the group headed to Zheng's mansion again. On the way, the people's curiosity and speculation became more and more heated.

"Master Zheng has come to invite her personally. I'm afraid Miss Yu will turn the tables and become the host."

"No, I heard that Prince Xiao didn't give up last night, and I'm afraid something big is going to happen today."

In the secret room of the Zheng Mansion, the candlelight flickered as Zheng Zhuohua spread out a scroll on the table, which was covered with complex diagrams and markings.

“This is…” Yu Caiwei looked at it carefully, her brows gradually furrowed.

"This is a map of the troop movements around the capital in recent months, as well as intelligence I received about certain forces' infiltration." Zheng Zhuohua said in a deep voice, "There seems to be a bigger chess game behind Prince Xiao."

Yu Caiwei was silent for a moment, and her eyes gradually became firm: "I understand, Master Zheng hopes that I can help you find out everything."

"Yes, although you and I are not related by blood, we are both from the capital and should support each other." Zheng Zhuohua's words revealed a rare sincerity.

"I promise you, but the condition is that everything I do is only to protect the innocent from being manipulated by power." Yu Caiwei said seriously.