However, ever since the Empress fell out of favor and was placed under house arrest, Princess Zhao Yang fled her marriage, and Duke Li Guo's Mansion, suspected of aiding in the princess' escape, was reprimanded and neglected by the Emperor. Now that the Crown Prince has been stabbed, Duke Li Guo's Mansion has become the prime suspect and is under investigation by Ying Tianfu, leaving the mansion in dire straits. Today, it's not as prosperous as the State Duke's Mansion. Therefore, Du Yuheng would not show weakness in front of Mo Ziqi, especially since Mo Ziqi wanted to take away the young beauty he had finally caught. How could he let go so easily?
Mo Ziqi observed him coldly and said, "Young Master Du is overthinking. I don't have the intention to interfere in your private matters, nor to rob you of anything. If something belongs to you, no one can take it away. But if it doesn't belong to you, it can't be considered robbery."
