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

Ying Nanyao was panting heavily, staring at the wild boar named Ruyan with a terrified expression.

Lin Zhong also looked flustered and couldn't help but take several steps back, pulling Ying Nanyao's wheelchair further away from Shangguan Tang and his group.

"Shangguan Tang, are you crazy?" Ying Nanyao roared.

"You jest, Lord Marquis. I'm perfectly fine. It's you, Lord Marquis, who seems rather deranged," Shangguan Tang said with a faint smile.

Ying Nanyao was breathing heavily with excitement, but his gaze was uncontrollably drawn to Ruyan.

That wild boar was so captivating that he couldn't help but be moved!

Lin Zhong also recovered from his shock. He looked at Shangguan Tang and Ying Yufu opposite him in disbelief. They had actually caused the Earl such a disaster!

"Shangguan Tang, do you even care about me anymore?"

Ying Nanyao always believed that Shangguan Tang's recent actions were all because he was dissatisfied with her requesting that Yan'er be granted an imperial title.

She still has him and this family in her heart.

But today, he suddenly realized that perhaps it wasn't.

She wanted to kill him!

Shangguan Tang looked at him mockingly, "Ying Nanyao, how did you even ask that question?"

From the day you poisoned me with the Heart-Eating Herb, we became enemies.

Ying Nanyao's expression suddenly changed drastically, and he stared intently at Shangguan Tang.

She knew! She actually knew!

Shangguan Tang's face showed disdain: "Furthermore, from the moment you plotted against me and tried to use a love potion on me, you should have thought about what kind of retribution you would face if you failed!"

Shangguan Tang laughed mockingly, "Perhaps you never thought you would fail. You thought that by using the love potion, you could control me and make me give everything for you, just like before."

Ying Nanyao's face darkened; that was indeed what he thought.

Lin Zhong couldn't help but speak up in defense of his master, "No matter what the Earl does, it's all for the sake of the entire Earl's mansion. Husband and wife are one. It's one thing for you not to think of him, but you even scheme against him. You should reflect on your actions!"

Ying Nanyao nodded repeatedly in his heart. That's right, Lin Zhong was right. Shangguan Tang was too selfish and didn't think about the big picture at all.

"Oh!"

The Crown Prince sneered, mocking, "The Marquis of Weiyuan's household truly has a fine family tradition. Even a mere servant dares to interrupt the masters' conversation and directly criticize the mistress. I've truly had my eyes opened today!"

Lin Zhong's expression suddenly changed. He was so angry that he forgot the Crown Prince was still beside him.

"You, Earl of Weiyuan, have committed an act of disrespect and disrespect for your superiors and the mistress of the house. How shall you be punished for this crime?" the Crown Prince rebuked.

Ying Nanyao said with difficulty, "I... I should give him fifty strokes of the cane as a sign of mercy."

"And what about the offense of being disrespectful in front of me?" the Crown Prince asked again.

Ying Nanyao's face turned pale.

Lin Zhong suddenly knelt down on the ground with a thud.

"Your Highness, please forgive me. I know I am guilty. I hope Your Highness will be magnanimous and forgive me." Lin Zhong's voice was hoarse.

He was really careless today.

The crown prince glanced at him indifferently, his eyes showing no emotion. He scoffed and ignored him.

Instead, he turned to Shangguan Tang and said, "Aunt Tang, you have suffered so much in the Earl's mansion all these years, and even a servant dares to offend you."

Shangguan Tang gave a bitter smile. "Your Highness, I have indeed lived a miserable life these past few years."

Ying Nanyao's pupils suddenly contracted.

What does the Crown Prince call Shangguan Tang?

Aunt Tang?

He stared intently at Shangguan Tang and his entourage, especially Ying Yufu, who was standing very close to the Crown Prince.

What does that mean?

The Emperor had just dissolved the engagement between the Second Prince and this rebellious woman, and she had already climbed up to the Crown Prince.

Little did she know that the Second Prince was the hidden Crown Prince, the future heir apparent of Bei Xuan.

The crown prince is not destined to live long.

Are they doing this to bring trouble to their whole family?

Do they really think that by attaching themselves to the Crown Prince, they'll have a powerful backer?

That's incredibly stupid and short-sighted!

However, no matter what he thought in his heart, the Crown Prince was still the Crown Prince.

Lin Zhong suddenly realized that the Crown Prince was backing Shangguan Tang up.

Lin Zhong turned to Shangguan Tang and kowtowed deeply, saying, "Madam, it was my fault for speaking out of turn and offending you. I hope you will be magnanimous and not take offense!"

Ying Yufu sneered, "Just because you casually say 'don't blame me,' does that mean Mother can't blame you?"

"Lin Zhong, you have always been disrespectful to me and Mother because you are Father's attendant. We will not take your apologies seriously!"

Lin Zhong's face was deathly pale, his head was bowed, and resentment shone in his eyes.

He said in a hoarse voice, "Second Miss, please forgive me. I will never do it again. I admit my mistake and hope that Madam and Second Miss will be magnanimous and spare my life, and... also, spare the Earl!"

Tsk!

"When did it become your place to meddle in the affairs of your masters? Besides, isn't Father sitting there perfectly fine?" Ying Yufu said disdainfully.

Using the prince's authority, she turned to complain, "Your Highness, it seems this servant is completely unaware of his status, still daring to order his master around."

The Crown Prince glanced at Ying Yufu. The little girl's eyes were dark and bright, with a cunning look in them, like a sweet and delicious little fox.

A ticklish sensation ran through him, and his fingers involuntarily curled slightly, his face remaining impassive.

"Indeed, he is unruly and shows no remorse. Therefore, his punishment shall be increased from fifty strokes to one hundred strokes. If he commits another offense, he shall be executed."

Lin Zhongxin trembled with fear, but dared not argue any further. She knelt down deeply, saying, "Thank you, Your Highness, thank you, Madam and Second Miss!"

Ying Nanyao replied, "Your Highness, one hundred strokes of the cane will kill him. I hope Your Highness will..."

The Crown Prince completely ignored him and said directly to Shangguan Tang and Ying Yufu, "Aunt Tang, Fu'er, let's go back. Ruyan and Yuyan should settle down properly as well."

"it is good."

Ying Yufu smiled softly, her lips pursed.

Seeing that they were about to leave, Ying Nanyao panicked, "Shangguan Tang, you can't go! Shangguan Tang, stop right there!"

Shangguan Tang paused and turned to look at him.

Ying Nanyao's face immediately lit up with joy. "Shangguan Tang, let me explain..."

Shangguan Tang interrupted him directly: "If the Marquis wishes to see Ruyan, once we return to the city, I will send her to the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence in a small sedan chair."

Over the years, the Earl has never taken a concubine; it's all the wife's fault.

After saying that, Shangguan Tang smiled politely, "Lord, please don't be impatient, just wait patiently."

Ying Nanyao stared wide-eyed in horror. What nonsense was Shangguan Tang spouting?

"What sedan chair? What concubine? Shangguan Tang, what good will this do you? What exactly are you trying to do?"

Shangguan Tang's expression was cold. "Ying Nanyao, let's get a divorce."

"dream!"

Shangguan Tang is still not giving up. She wants to break free from my control? No way!

In this life, she was his in life and his in death.

Everything she has belongs to him!

"Alright, I'm not in a hurry. The Earl will agree sooner or later."

Shangguan Tang smiled faintly, turned around and left.

Enraged, Ying Nanyao couldn't help but yell, "Shangguan Tang, how can you be even slightly as cute as Ruyan?"

Shangguan Tang: "..."

Everyone: "..."

Shangguan Tang should be angry, he compared himself to a wild boar, but she still kept saying, "Yes, yes, your Ruyan is the cutest!"

With such a wonderful "little sister" in her life, and given how generous she is, they're sure to get along well!