She accidentally flirted with the villain and was fiercely criticized as the regent for forcibly mar

Jiang Huai showed no sign of softening: "If he can so easily ignore his sister's death for the sake of his own future, then I don't need a son like him!"

Madam Liu was shocked that her usually gentle and refined son-in-law would be so cold and hard on this matter. She was so shocked that she felt a lump in her throat, unable to breathe.

The Liu family members had mixed feelings, but most of them were focused on one thing: they were worried that having multiple divorced aunts would affect their unmarried children.

Only a few people, with heavy hearts, felt sorrow for Jiang Ruining.

Madam Liu was disappointed in her daughter, but she was still her own daughter, and she had to make plans for her: "So, what does Huai-ge'er intend to do about this matter?"

Jiang Huai ordered, "The lady is seriously ill. To provide her with a quiet environment to recuperate, we shall move to the estate in the countryside of Chengde! Chu Jin, you shall go with her!"

He did not mention divorcing his wife.

The Liu family breathed a sigh of relief.

Madam Liu had already made up her mind. She would not go back for the time being. Once Xiao'er returned, she would arrange for him to be found a wife. When it came time to arrange the engagement, betrothal, and wedding preparations, how could the mistress of the house be involved?

All Xiao'er has to do is ask, and we can bring her back!

……

Hot Spring Resort.

Jiang Ruining and Yun Mi, mistress and servant, began their blissful life at the villa.

My eyes open automatically when my biological clock strikes a certain time.

A variety of delicious breakfasts entice her to stay in bed.

Before the sun rises, I go for a stroll, then go to the orchard to pick fruit and make various fruit drinks. After lunch, I continue working on dessert recipes.

Although the replicated drinks and snacks are certainly not as delicious as the modern ones, they are still about 70-80% similar and can satisfy one's cravings.

When it gets cooler in the evening, go horseback riding, come back sweaty, and then relax in the hot springs.

After dinner, we took a stroll along the paths of the mountain resort. Without numerous pavilions and towers, without bright lights, the starlight appeared even purer and more dazzling, like a handful of scattered diamonds, breathtakingly beautiful!

Such days were like paradise at first, but after a while, they became a bit boring.

Upon encountering Li Jingyu, who had come to the mountain villa with her father and brothers, Jiang Ruining warmly invited her to stay as a young mistress.

Having a "toy" to play with makes things much more lively!

Li Jingyu glared at her and said two words: "You're sick!"

Then, he left without looking back.

Jiang Ruining: "..."

How can you swear at people?

You can stay and rant all you want!

Why are you in such a hurry to leave?

Melancholy.

I just want to join in the fun!

But the excitement is in the capital.

Going back will be lively again, but those leisurely and peaceful days will be gone forever. After all, it's a journey that takes several days and is quite tiring!

"girl."

Yunmi came back from outside, her face looking dejected.

Jiang Ruining pinched her cheek: "What's wrong? Did someone bully you?"

Yunmi shook her head: "I just heard that the owners of the nearby estates have all come; it's quite lively."

"Huh?" Jiang Ruining asked in surprise.

Why was the summer retreat storyline postponed?

Because the female lead was tied up with matters at the Jiang residence and couldn't go, the others also couldn't go for various reasons.

But it doesn't matter, she has already earned the gratitude of Princess Xinyang and her husband!

"Have you heard that Princess Xinyang has arrived?"

"They've arrived." Yun Mi nodded, then pursed her lips. "I heard that Madam and Miss Chu have also come!"

Upon hearing the word "Madam," Jiang Ruining's smile turned frosty: "Her own daughter has only been 'dead' for a little over half a month, and she can't wait to bring her niece out to socialize. What a loving mother!"

Yun Mi clenched her fists and waved them wildly at the air: "Exactly! It's outrageous!"

"She was sent to Zhuangzi to reflect on her mistakes by Jiang Huai."

A clear, crisp male voice rang out from outside.

Jiang Ruining turned her head and looked out, and saw Xiao Che emerging from behind a tree that would take three people to hug.

He wore a white robe with wide sleeves embroidered with red phoenix feather patterns. The bright red color fell into the light and spread out a thin red mist, making his already bewitching face even more devilish. He was even more handsome than the most bewitching demon god she had ever seen in anime!

He locked his gaze on her directly: "I knew you'd look good in this!"

What a secretly passionate guy!

Xiao Che caught the teasing in her eyes, his lips twitched, and he turned back to glare at Shi An.

Shi An shrank back, then turned to Jiang Ruining with a grin: "A few days ago, I heard the young lady say she wanted to see me in red, so I had several sets sent over from the city. For the next few days, you'll see me in a different outfit every day!"

Jiang Ruining suddenly realized and gave him a thumbs up.

A confidant is a confidant; he's got some nerve!

Xiao Che: "..."

Jiang Ruining admired his good looks and steered the conversation back to the previous topic: "Was it news that Madam Jiang was driven to the estate by those monitoring the Jiang residence?"

Xiao Che nodded: "After Jiang Huai returned to the manor, he immediately arrested more than a dozen stewards and tortured them, interrogating them about everything that had happened in the manor over the years that concerned you. The servants were flogged and confessed everything."

"The Liu family was all there, trying to plead for her, but Jiang Huai didn't give them any face and immediately ordered her to be sent to Chengde."

Jiang Ruining smiled faintly, her eyes lowered: "A wife who bore him children and managed the household, and a daughter who is already dead. If my father didn't know I was still alive, he would definitely choose the living one."

"But he knows I'm still alive, and to let me know that he cares about me, his daughter, he naturally has to make a show of it. He sent people to this manor here to see how Madam Jiang would react after she found out I was alive."

"If she repents, I will give her a chance to make amends to me. If she continues to be harsh to me, I will probably let her continue to recuperate at the estate."

Divorce his wife.

Intermarriage between the two ethnic groups is a matter of face for both sides; it's not as simple as it seems.

"And my dear maternal grandmother will stay in the capital, and once my brother returns, she will begin arranging for him to be engaged and married. How can my mother not be in the mansion? The dignity of a noble family must be maintained!"

"Once they return to their residence, it will be impossible to send them away again!"

Xiao Che didn't notice any expectation in her expression: "Your mind is still relatively clear; you're not easily moved."

Jiang Ruining sighed deeply, a bitter smile playing on her lips: "All those years of suffering and scheming weren't for nothing."

I don't want to waste my breath on people who are meaningless.

The topic was changed.

"A lot of people from the surrounding villages have come. They'll definitely gather for some kind of banquet or party. I'll send you an invitation then, so be sure to invite me!"

Xiao Che raised an eyebrow: "Going to come back to life?"

A zombie?

Upon hearing these two, Jiang Ruining's eyes lit up, and he rubbed his hands together: "Yes! Yes! If I don't come back to life, how will my dear mother know I'm still alive? How will I watch her confession?"

If she doesn't repent, how can she be forgiven and continue to be the glamorous matriarch of the Jiang family?

How could she refuse her compensation, and instead disgust and torment her?

hee hee~

Xiao Che thought she was going to jump up and beat him up after hearing "zombie"!

And she actually got happy about it?

"..."