Chapter 52: Speak with Caution and Act with Care

From this, it was clear that in Yun Tai’s eyes, Yun Zui was never truly considered a daughter. Very well. Since she had such a father, there was no longer anyone in the Prime Minister’s residence for Yun Zui to care about. From now on, she could take her revenge however she pleased, without any need for restraint, to toy with them as she wished.

“If that’s the case, so much the better.” Yun Zui herself mentioned returning to the Prime Minister’s residence, so naturally, he agreed. Yun Zui’s lips curved into a smile, her eyes flickering with unreadable emotion as she said softly, “Then the Prime Minister’s residence must give a proper welcome to this Dowager Consort.” They wanted her to return? Very well, let her return. She had already had her fill of amusement at the General’s estate; it was time to play with the Prime Minister’s residence. By the end, let’s see if they dare to drive her out.

At her words, Yun Tai immediately said, “The entire Prime Minister’s residence will wholeheartedly welcome the Dowager Consort’s arrival.” His expression was outwardly respectful, but the chill in his eyes was clear to Yun Zui.

Standing behind Yun Tai, Yun Shang and Tie Fan nearly cheered with joy. As long as Yun Zui left the General’s estate, she would have nothing more to do with it. Even if something happened to her at the Prime Minister’s residence, it didn’t matter. After all, it was her maiden family, and what kind of father would try to kill his own daughter? Even if the common people had their suspicions, no one would dare say so.

The four of them each harbored their own schemes.

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Yun Zui disliked the idea of parading to the Prime Minister’s residence in a grand sedan chair. In modern times, she always came and went without a trace, never one to be the center of attention, so she refused the sedan. She knew the way to the Prime Minister’s residence, so she simply rode over on horseback by herself.

But everyone at the Prime Minister’s residence knew Yun Zui would be arriving today, so they all lined up at the entrance to await her grand arrival. They waited and waited, but still, Yun Zui did not appear. It was nearly dusk before she finally approached at a leisurely pace. Instead of riding, she was leading her horse, strolling along slowly.

Looking at her, several people couldn’t help but feel exasperated. At first, when they heard she was riding, they thought she’d arrive quickly. But now they realized she had been walking her horse the whole time, making them wait for nothing. Though their hearts were filled with resentment, no one dared speak out of turn.

“Greetings, Dowager Consort.”

The voices rang out in unison.

Though they were all family, ancient times had their own rigid customs, and everyone had to abide by them.

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“Where is my room? Take me there at once—I’m tired,” Yun Zui said, unwilling to waste words with these wolves in human skin.

“Dowager Consort, the meal in the front hall is already prepared. Won’t you dine?” Yun Tai, as the head of the Prime Minister’s residence, naturally stepped forward, though his eyes betrayed his contempt for Yun Zui.

Yun Zui cast him a languid glance and replied, “I’ve already eaten.”

With that, she led her horse straight through the main gate. Someone nearly exclaimed—how could a horse be led through the main entrance?—but any servant who dared approach was instantly cowed by Yun Zui’s cold, sharp gaze.

Watching Yun Zui’s nonchalant departure, the crowd ground their teeth in silent fury.

“That wretched girl! She ate elsewhere before dawdling back, making us all wait for nothing,” Yun Xi cursed under her breath, glaring in the direction Yun Zui had gone. In the past, they’d always bullied Yun Zui—when had they ever suffered such humiliation at her hands?

Yun Tai’s deep gaze flicked toward Yun Xi in warning. “Before Yun Zui, remember to mind your words and actions.”