The Sickly Regent Prince Who Was Abandoned as a Substitute Bride

Chapter 145 Warmth Enters the Door

"Auntie, Auntie, something terrible has happened!!" Dongfang Mingzhu ran quickly to Zhuchun Garden, shouting loudly as she ran.

"Mingzhu, what's the matter that's causing such a panic?" Liu Qiqi heard the voice and hurriedly came out of her room to greet her.

"Auntie, Father... Father has brought another woman back! That woman has a vixen-like face, and she's very young!" Dongfang Mingzhu said breathlessly.

"What!" Liu Qiqi was startled, almost dropping the teacup in her hand. She knew it; men were all untrustworthy, especially powerful men like Dongfang Zheng.

"Mingzhu, your father has changed his mind!" Liu Qiqi's face was lifeless, as if she had lost all hope.

“Auntie, don’t be sad, I’m here for you!” Dongfang Mingzhu comforted her. “We need to find a way to deal with that woman and not let her steal Father’s heart.”

"But what can we do?" Liu Qiqi asked helplessly.

“Aunt, have you forgotten? The child in your belly is our biggest bargaining chip. As long as we keep this child, he/she may inherit the family business in the future. But if that woman named Wen Nuannuan also gets pregnant, then we'll be in trouble. So, we must find a way to stop her from getting pregnant.” Dongfang Mingzhu’s face was gloomy, and a fierce glint flashed in her eyes.

"Yes, Mingzhu, come in with your aunt!" Liu Qiqi smiled and waved to Dongfang Mingzhu, then turned and went into the inner room. She took a package from the cabinet and carefully placed it on the table.

"Mingzhu, this is a treasure! If we put it into that Wen man's food, I guarantee he'll never get pregnant!" Liu Qiqi's eyes gleamed with malice, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

"Auntie, let's quickly find someone to put this in her food!" Dongfang Mingzhu said impatiently.

"Alas, Mingzhu, I have now lost control of the household affairs, and I have few loyal followers left. To successfully poison her, I must first find a reliable person to infiltrate her courtyard..."

Liu Qiqi frowned, pondered for a moment, and then continued, "How about this, do you see if you have any suitable candidates who can be assigned to this position?"

"Hmm...I've got it! Didn't Father send Wen Nuan a maid today? Her name is Xiao Cui, we can use her." Dongfang Mingzhu said excitedly, suddenly struck by a brilliant idea.

"Oh? Xiao Cui? How is she? Is it believable?" Liu Qiqi pressed.

"I have Xiao Cui's indenture! Besides, her family is very poor, and she's always been thinking about marrying into a wealthier family. If we help her improve her family's situation and promise to promote her after the deed is done, I believe she will definitely agree to help poison her!" Dongfang Mingzhu replied confidently.

"Hmm, not bad, that's a good idea. However, we must be careful and make sure it's not discovered," Liu Qiqi reminded her.

"Don't worry, Auntie, leave this to me," Dongfang Mingzhu said confidently.

Then, she turned to look at Wanyao and instructed, "Wanyao, you go and handle this matter. Remember not to do it yourself; just find a suitable person to do it."

"Yes, Miss," Wan Yao nodded respectfully.

"My lord, lunch is ready!" Steward Zhou came over to wake Dongfang Zheng.

"Hmm!" Dongfang Zheng heard the voice, opened the door, and saw Butler Zhou standing outside. He smiled and asked, "What is it?"

"My lord, lunch is ready. Please move to the side hall for your meal," Steward Zhou replied respectfully.

"Okay, I understand." Dongfang Zheng nodded, then turned and went back to his room to tidy his clothes.

"By the way, Steward Zhou, call Nuan'er over for dinner. It's time for her to get to know everyone," Dongfang Zheng instructed while tidying his clothes.

"Yes, Your Excellency," Steward Zhou replied, then turned and left.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Marquis's residence, Lu Wanning was talking with the nanny beside her.

"What? Dongfang Zheng brought back a woman this morning!" Lu Wanning exclaimed in surprise as she heard the old woman beside her.

“Yes, Madam! That’s why she’s calling us over…” the nanny replied.

"Hmph, this man is getting more and more outrageous. Bringing a woman back is one thing, but he actually wants her to have dinner with me," Lu Wanning sneered.

"Hehe, perfect timing, let's go take a look and bring the divorce papers!" Lu Wanning quickly washed up and walked towards the hall.

"Mother, Mother, wait for me!" Dongfang Wan'er was actually a little worried about her mother. Her scumbag father had brought people back to the manor again!

Lu Wanning saw Dongfang Wan'er's expression...

"Heh, Wan'er, why the expression? Don't worry about your mother, she doesn't care anymore!"

Lu Wanning patted Dongfang Wan'er's head...

Dongfang Wan'er finally breathed a sigh of relief!

"Mother, it's good that you don't mind. Let's go and meet this new concubine!"

"Wen Nuan greets Mother, Lord Marquis, and Madam!" Wen Nuan bowed to everyone, but not to Liu Qiqi.

Liu Qiqi's handkerchief was almost torn to shreds, but her expression remained unchanged!

"So this is Wen Nuan, she really is beautiful. No wonder the Marquis likes her!" Liu Qiqi said with a forced smile.

"Nuan'er, sit down quickly..." Dongfang Zheng liked Nuan'er very much now, so he didn't blame her!

Wen Nuan didn't even glance at Liu Qiqi, and went straight to sit next to Dongfang Zheng, taking Liu Qiqi's seat...

“Aunt Wen, you’ve taken my aunt’s seat…” Dongfang Mingzhu couldn’t stand it. How dare this woman sit next to her father as soon as she arrived?

"My lord, it's because Nuan Nuan is ignorant. She didn't know this was her sister's seat!" Nuan Nuan looked at Dongfang Zheng with a wronged expression, her eyes brimming with tears.

"You've already sat down, there are other seats available! Mingzhu, what about your manners!" Dongfang Zheng frowned and scolded.

"That position has always belonged to Auntie, Father! You're being so biased! Auntie is pregnant!" Dongfang Mingzhu persisted, determined to make her father realize that his actions were hurting Liu Qiqi's feelings.

"Mingzhu, forget it, I'll just change seats..." Liu Qiqi had tears on her face, looking pitiful, and then turned and walked to the back of the seat.

“It’s because my younger sister is being unreasonable. I’ll give you this position as the older sister!” Wen Nuan was good at reading people’s expressions. She noticed the change in Dongfang Zheng’s expression and realized that he had softened his heart, so she decided to take the initiative to back down.

"Haha, Nuan'er is so sensible!" Dongfang Zheng was very satisfied with Nuan'er's behavior. It was just a seat, but Liu Qiqi was making such a fuss...

"Liu Qiqi, Nuan'er has already given way to you, why don't you come and sit down quickly..." Dongfang Zheng's tone revealed a hint of displeasure.