Father, who is both a heir and a descendant, is still biased; the bound system has gone berserk.

Shangguan Tang had his own plans.

Even if she was planning to divorce, she had no intention of going back to her parents' home after the divorce.

If she can successfully divorce and take her three children with her, then she will start her own business under the name of Zhuo Xiu.

The carriage first returned to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, dropped off the old lady and the others, and then changed course to go to East Street.

The saying goes that the east is rich and the west is noble, while the south is poor and the north is lowly. The people living on the east street are all either rich or noble.

Shangguan Tang owns more than one house on East Street, but the one they moved into is the best located and the most luxurious.

The Flying Tigers are currently stationed here temporarily.

With the Flying Tigers guarding the area, the dowry is undoubtedly safe.

As soon as Shangguan Tang and Ying Yufu returned, Granny Zeng and Granny Huang, who had arrived earlier, came out to greet them. Also coming out was the original manager of the mansion, Manager Zeng, who was Granny Zeng's head of the household.

Shangguan Tang didn't waste any time and said directly, "Shihua, Shishu, go with Steward Zeng to the storeroom and get the dragon's saliva grass."

She paused for a moment, then added, "Also, bring the marriage certificate and tokens with the Cheng family."

Granny Zeng and Granny Huang were startled. They exchanged a glance and looked at Shangguan Tang with concern.

"Miss, I heard that at the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet, not only did the Cheng family want to annul the engagement, but the Duan family's daughter also publicly stripped and offered herself to the Second Prince, and even invited the eldest son of the main branch to join her?"

Shangguan Tang was surprised: "The chrysanthemum appreciation banquet just ended, how did the news spread so quickly?"

Granny Zeng said, "Yes, it's probably spread throughout the entire capital. Tsk tsk, the Duan family's daughter's unrestrained nature has made many romantic scholars yearn for her."

Even the eldest daughter of the main wife was the subject of inappropriate thoughts.

Ying Yufu said, "I don't know which kind person spread the word."

At this moment, the kind-hearted storyteller is telling his story in the most famous theater in the capital.

Dressed in a blue robe, with a wig and beard, and holding a folding fan, he looked every bit the part of a storyteller.

He spoke eloquently and eloquently, drawing continuous cheers from the audience below.

East Street.

The sound of hooves came from outside, and a guard from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion rode up and dismounted in front of Shangguan Tang's residence.

He quickly greeted the gatekeeper and rushed in.

"Young Miss, something terrible has happened! News has come from the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence that Young Master Zhuo Xiu has fallen ill again."

The teacup that Shangguan Tang had just picked up fell to the ground with a crash.

Just then, Shishu and Shihua arrived with the ambergris and the marriage certificate and tokens from the Cheng family.

Upon hearing this, their faces also turned pale.

Shangguan Tang had already run outside.

Ying Yufu immediately called for Shi Shu Shi Hua to follow along.

The Marquis of Weiyuan's residence.

Old Lady Liu was carried back from the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet and is currently unconscious.

Meanwhile, in the main courtyard, in Ying Nanyao's room, Ying Chengting looked at his father lying on the bed with disbelief.

And this empty room.

"Second Uncle, what has happened while your nephew has been away studying abroad?"

Your legs, and this manor…”

As he spoke, he glanced at the Second Prince, Ying Hengzhi, and his mother, Liu Xueyan.

Why are rumors circulating on the streets about the Second Prince, his sister, and Linglong's affair?

Also, why didn't I see Grandmother when I came back this time?

In the past, his grandmother doted on him the most. If she knew he was coming back, she would have already set out a meal at Shou'an Hall and invited him over.

But this time when I came back, there was no hot meal, no laughter, only cold desolation and bleakness.

He felt inexplicably uneasy.

Ying Hengzhi blushed with embarrassment at her elder brother's words about a threesome, and tears instantly streamed down her face.

"Big brother, it's all because of Second Aunt and Ying Yufu..."

"Oh right, where's Second Aunt? By the way, I met quite a few talented and extraordinary people during my study tour, and I need some money to make friends with them..."

Ying Hengzhi stamped her foot. "Big brother, listen to me..."

Ying Hengzhi quickly recounted how Shangguan Tang and Ying Yufu's personalities had drastically changed, and how Shangguan Tang had moved all of his dowry away.

"I see!"

Ying Chengting frowned slightly. "Second Aunt has really gone too far."

He glanced at the Second Prince and said, "The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is a complete mess right now. Ying Yufu not only doesn't want to share the burden for the Second Prince, but she's also thinking about competing for his affections and making the Marquis's mansion a mess as well. She's really too ignorant."

The Second Prince also sighed, "I misjudged her before. I thought she was obedient, sensible, and knew what was important, but I never expected her to be so unruly."

Liu Xueyan wiped away her tears with her handkerchief. "Who says otherwise? It's just that because of their commotion, our Marquis's mansion can't even afford to pay for medical treatment and medicine now."

The Marquis needs a dragon's saliva herb for his leg, but when I asked my second sister-in-law for one, she wouldn't even let me in the door.

My mother suddenly fell ill at the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet today, and we don't know what caused it.

The Zhang family doctor just came to see her and said that my mother had fainted due to excessive fright.

But she remained unconscious, and seeing a doctor and buying medicine would cost money.

My second brother and sister-in-law are throwing a tantrum and refuse to come back..."

Ying Nanyao lay in bed, his face growing increasingly grim as he listened.

A glint of malice flashed in his eyes. "Since they don't know what's good for them, then we'll force them to come back."

Ying Nanyao looked at Ying Chengting and said, "Chengting, only you have a solution!"

Ying Chengting immediately showed reluctance.

The Second Prince said, "Young Master Ying, there is no need to hesitate. I know you are kind-hearted, but the current situation is special and we need to take some extraordinary measures."

"Then we shall do as Your Highness says."

After saying this, Ying Chengting took out a fist-sized brass bell from his pocket and gently shook it.

In the most secluded courtyard of the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence.

This small courtyard is a restricted area of ​​the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence, and it is closed year-round. Except for a few necessary servants, no one is allowed to enter or leave.

Even if Shangguan Tang wanted to come in, he had to be very careful, because if he wasn't careful, Ying Zhuoxiu, who lived inside, would go crazy.

When he wasn't going berserk, he would just sit quietly.

That blank, bewildered gaze was as if he had lost his soul.

Over the years, Shangguan Tang and the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion have tried every possible method and searched for all sorts of talented people, but they have been unable to cure Ying Zhuoxiu.

He has been quiet for some time now.

Today, as usual, the servant brought Ying Zhuoxiu his meal, but he suddenly roared and then clutched his head with both hands, his expression pained and ferocious.

The next moment, he swept the food off the table and began banging his head against the table repeatedly.

With a few thuds, it became a bloody mess.

"Second Young Master!" The servant was terrified and distressed, and hurriedly went out to call for help.