After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Chapter 285 Abandoning Ke Yunyun and her son

Bilian looked at Cui Shi with teary eyes, knelt down and pleaded, "Master, the Zhu family is determined to divorce you. Even if you don't want anything, you can't stay here any longer. If you don't want the house the Zhu family offers, we'll have to go back to the Cui family."

The Cui family is eyeing your dowry! They didn't dare go too far before because of the Zhu family, but now that the Zhu family is no longer protecting you, how will you keep those things?
But with the villa in the prefectural city, things are different. We can secretly move there without the Cui family knowing, settle down in the prefectural city, and then go to the prefectural government to transfer your money openly. By the time the Cui family finds out you've been divorced, it will be too late. As long as you don't want it, that money won't end up in the Cui family's hands.

"My lord! You can't be willful now!"

Cui Ruyi clenched her fists in resentment, tears streaming down her face. "Why? Why is the Zhu family treating me like this? Me! The dignified eldest daughter of the Cui family, actually being suppressed by a mistress? How ridiculous, how utterly ridiculous!"

Bilian was also filled with hatred, but she dared not add fuel to the fire at this moment. "Master, a small act of impatience can ruin a great plan. Even if you want revenge, you can't cause trouble now. Let's endure it and leave here, okay?"

Cui Ruyi was eventually persuaded by Bilian.

That day, the Zhu family accountant came over, carefully checked Cui Ruyi's dowry, and then had it sealed in chests, loaded onto a carriage, and taken to the villa in the prefectural city overnight.

Cui and Bilian also left discreetly.

With them gone, Madam Zhu's worries were immediately relieved. To avoid any unforeseen complications, she planned to send Cui's letter of divorce to the county government for stamping once the servants returned, and then spread the news. The next thing to deal with was Ke Yunyun and her son.

Thinking of her grandson whom she had never met, Madam Zhu felt somewhat reluctant, but for the sake of the Zhu family's future, she hardened her heart and personally led a group of people to Dongmen Village.

The Wan family was all working in the fields, and at that time, the village was almost empty.

The arrival of Madam Zhu puzzled the whole family, who took time out of their busy schedules to come back and see her.

Seeing their disheveled state, Madam Zhu frowned subconsciously. Her reluctance to part with her grandson lessened a bit, and she got straight to the point: "I came here to tell you that my son is about to marry a new bride from a prominent family. For the sake of peace in the family, the Zhu family cannot acknowledge the identities of Madam Ke and her son."

Considering that Madam Ke has given birth to an heir for the Zhu family, our Zhu family will not be too heartless.

Here are ten thousand taels of silver notes, a house deed, and two land deeds, all in Pingzhou, outside of Lizhou. The mother and son can live in Pingzhou in the future. As long as they never set foot in Lizhou again, the Zhu family can guarantee them a life of wealth.

Upon hearing this, Su Chunsen's family all looked extremely grim.

Madam Wan was even more furious and accused, "Madam Zhu, what exactly are Yunyun and her son in your eyes? Yes, I know that mistresses are not respectable, and the mother and son never thought of entering the inner chambers. They are all arranged by you. When they are useful, they are your precious treasures, and when they are no longer useful, they are discarded like worn-out shoes."

Madam Zhu didn't want to continue entangled with Madam Wan. After putting down her things, she was about to leave with her people when she paused at the door and said, "We will no longer provide Mr. Tang with tuition fees. You can let Mr. Tang leave."

Madam Zhu went straight to the carriage, and Madam Wan was so angry that tears streamed down her face. "You all heard that, didn't you! The Zhu family is so heartless! Waaah... Why is Yunyun so unlucky! I thought..."

She originally thought that even if Ke Yunyun and her son couldn't return to the Zhu family in the future, they would still be recognized by the Zhu family and have a legitimate identity. But today, Madam Zhu pulled this stunt, and Wan felt that the sky had fallen for Ke Yunyun and her son.

After all, they were the children their family had watched grow up.

Wan Shi really had no heart for work. After giving Han Shi some instructions at Su Chunlin's place, she got on a donkey cart and went to Shenjiazhuang. Su Tai was quite surprised that Wan Shi came at this time.

As soon as Wan entered the door, her eyes reddened, she grabbed Su Tai and asked, "Xiao Tai, where is Yunyun? Where are they, mother and child?"

"Aunt, don't worry, I'll take you inside." Su Tai led Wan Shi to the backyard of the cellar.

Upon seeing Ke Yunyun, Wan's tears instantly welled up. "Why is your life so miserable, child! Waaah!"

Ke Yunyun's heart sank, and she subconsciously asked, "Aunt, has something happened to the young master?"

Madam Wan cried again, and after calming down, she choked out, "He's perfectly fine! It's because of you that the Zhu family doesn't want you and your son anymore!"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the courtyard changed their expressions and looked at Ke Yunyun with concern.

Ke Yunyun was stunned for a moment, then lowered her eyelids, looking helpless. "Auntie, what did the Zhu family say?"

Madam Wan relayed everything Madam Zhu had said to everyone: "The Zhu family has climbed back to a higher social status. Zhu Yixuan's first wife, Cui, has probably been dealt with by the Zhu family. Otherwise, where would the new bride come from? They can even deal with Zhu Yixuan's first wife, let alone Yunyun, who is just an outsider. The Zhu family has not publicly announced Kang Cheng's existence. Now they are turning their backs on us, and we have nowhere to reason with them!"
I'd love to make a big scene in the county, but I'm afraid of angering the Zhu family and causing trouble for everyone. We ordinary folks really can't handle this, sob sob sob."

After thinking it over and over, Madam Wan couldn't come up with a better solution than persuading Ke Yunyun to accept the Zhu family's arrangement.

Ke Yunyun hugged Wan Shi with heartache, "Aunt, thank you for thinking of me, but it's not a big deal, there's nothing to cry about."

"This isn't a big deal? Then what is?" Madam Wan was so anxious that she glared at Ke Yunyun, completely unable to understand her nonchalant attitude.

Ke Yunyun looked at Su Tai with a bitter smile, "When I was sick before, my cousin mentioned this to me. She was right. Unless Young Master Zhu dies, my son and I are dispensable in the eyes of Master Zhu and Madam Zhu. I don't want Young Master Zhu to die, but I didn't expect this day to come so soon."

"Aunt, what else did Madam Zhu say?"

Madam Wan immediately opened the bundle and carefully opened the box. "Here are ten thousand taels of silver notes and property deeds for houses and land in Pingzhou. Madam Zhu is afraid you will cause trouble, so she wants to send you far away."

The more Wan talked, the more heartbroken she became.

Ke Yunyun smiled and said, "They are still willing to give me money, houses and land. I should be content. Aunt, I will accept these things. I will leave with Kangcheng later. If Madam Zhu sends someone to inquire again, just tell them the truth."

Wan hesitated, then finally let out a sigh.

Su Tai stepped forward and said, "Auntie, I'll go cook. Stay here and rest for the day, then go back tomorrow."

Wan waved her hand and turned to leave. "There's still a lot of work to do at home. I can't sit still. If it weren't for Yunyun's troubles, I wouldn't have wanted to come out. Xiaotai, you should comfort your cousin. Your aunt will come to see you after the busy farming season."