Republic of China: My great warlord, many children, many blessings.

Sister-in-law, think about it. Brother Jin Fengju is thinking about marrying Xiao Lian every day. Why not give her to Shen Hao? That would kill several birds with one stone.

Not only will it resolve Xiao Lian's crisis, but it will also build a bridge between you and Shen Hao, giving you a better future.

Who knows, we might even have to rely on Xiao Lian in the future.

The second daughter-in-law, Cheng Huichang, also nodded.

She wasn't like the third daughter-in-law, Wang Yufen, who enjoyed gossiping and mother-in-law stuff, nor was she as knowledgeable, reasonable, and good at managing the household as the eldest daughter-in-law, Wu Peifang.

Cheng Huichang's favorite thing to do was to participate in new women's activities and important matters such as how to improve women's social status.

She is simply a role model for the modern woman.

Therefore, she strongly supported Wu Peifang's divorce.

Women in the new era must have this kind of courage.

Seeing the two women's attitudes, Wu Peifang thought about it carefully and also felt that it was a good thing.

"Then you wait here, I'll go discuss it with Xiaolian."

"Yes, sister-in-law, hurry up and go, otherwise Ruizhi will faint soon."

You can hear the sounds coming from next door, it's like a pig being slaughtered.

My goodness, is it really that exaggerated?

"I never expected that Ruizhi, who is usually so dignified, refined, elegant and intellectual, would be so wild behind the scenes," Wang Yufen exclaimed in astonishment.

Wu Peifang, Cheng Huichang, and Wang Yufen exchanged glances, their faces turning slightly red.

Meanwhile, Jin Fengju, who had drunk deer blood wine, couldn't sleep and quietly came to Xiao Lian's room.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Xiao Lian, who was gently sniffing the soap, suddenly heard a knock on the door.

So he asked:

"Who?"

No one spoke, but the person kept knocking on the door.

Xiao Lian put down the soap in her hand, got up and opened the door.

When the door opened and she saw that it was Jin Fengju, Xiaolian's expression changed slightly, and her beautiful eyes were full of vigilance.

"Young Master, why are you here so late instead of sleeping?"

Be careful, it might have a bad influence if the young mistress finds out; she'll be unhappy.

Jin Fengju sneered, "Ha, what a joke."

I don't care whether she's happy or not.

"What can you do to me if I'm unhappy?"

As he spoke, Jin Fengju pushed up his glasses and took a step forward.

Xiao Lian quickly stepped back and said, "It's getting late, young master, you should go back. I need to rest."

Jin Fengju stared straight at Xiao Lian and said, "Xiao Lian, don't you understand my feelings?"

Xiao Lian forced a smile and said, "I don't understand what the young master means."

Young Master, you should leave quickly, lest the Young Madam misunderstand.

The more frightened Xiao Lian became, the further she retreated, which only made Jin Fengju happier.

She chuckled slightly and said, "Why are you avoiding me? Are you afraid of me?"

Xiao Lian said, "Young Master, yes, I'm afraid of you. Please leave and don't make things difficult for me, okay?"

Jin Fengju smiled wickedly and said, "Why are you afraid of me?"

"I'm afraid you'll do something to betray the young mistress, I'm afraid you..."

Jin Fengju's expression darkened, and he said unhappily, "Afraid that I'll marry you? Do you think I'm not good enough for you?"

"Young Master, no... I didn't mean that. It's just that I'm of lowly status and not worthy of you. Please leave quickly and don't make things difficult for the Young Madam, okay?"

The eldest young mistress treats me like an older sister, and I don't want to put her in a difficult position.

Jin Fengju sneered, "Xiao Lian, once you become my concubine, you'll live a life of luxury."

At this point, Jin Fengju took out a gemstone ring, waved it in front of Xiao Lian, and placed it on the table, saying, "Take this. I'll talk to my mother about taking you as a concubine later."

Seeing Xiao Lian's pale face, Jin Fengju snorted coldly and turned to leave.

That determined look made Xiaolian feel utterly hopeless.

Xiao Lian picked up the ring and said, "Young Master, I absolutely cannot agree to this. Please take the ring back."

Jin Feng raised her head without turning around and said indifferently, "That's not up to you."

Xiao Lian was so frightened that she knelt on the ground and pleaded, "Young Master, please, have mercy on me and let me go."

Rejected time and again, even with Jin Fengju's good temper, anger welled up inside him.

He turned and looked down at Xiao Lian with a cold smile, saying:

"Hmph, ungrateful wretch."

After saying that, he left, disappointed.

In Jin Fengju's heart, she was just a maidservant; whether she was happy or not, she was merely his plaything.

Xiao Lian collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down her face.

At this moment, Wu Peifang walked in.

Seeing Xiao Lian with tears streaming down her face, she was startled and hurriedly asked with concern, "Xiao Lian, what's wrong? Did that bastard Jin Fengju bully you again?"

Xiao Lian looked at Wu Peifang with a wronged expression, then hugged her tightly and cried, "Young Mistress, the Young Master wants to force me to marry him!"

Wu Peifang's face flushed with anger as she said, "He wouldn't dare! Don't worry, I'm here, I won't let him succeed."

Xiao Lian said, "Young Madam, the Young Master said he'll tell you tomorrow that he wants to marry me. What should I do?"

Under the dim light of the incandescent bulb, Xiao Lian's shadow trembled, like a homeless kitten, looking exceptionally pitiful.

When Wu Peifang thought of Jin Fengju's mother, she shook her head. All of Jin's sons were born to Mrs. Jin, and none of the four sons she gave birth to were successful.

All of this is because of Mrs. Jin's doting on her.

It's all because of her mindless pampering; she protects her sons regardless of right or wrong, otherwise they wouldn't be so useless.

Aside from the moon and the sun in the sky, Mrs. Kim really gives the son of the Kim family whatever he wants.

Thinking of this, Wu Peifang felt helpless.

She and Jin Fengju were considered a good match in terms of social standing, and they were sweet together for a while. Unfortunately, things didn't work out after marriage, and their feelings for each other faded away.

It seems that I have no choice but to give Xiaolian to Shen Hao.

However, wouldn't it be too explicit to say it directly, making Xiaolian feel embarrassed?

After some thought, Wu Peifang felt it was best to lay the groundwork first.

"If Jin Fengju tells the First Madam about this, then no one will be able to stop him from forcing you to marry him."

Xiao Lian, you know the First Madam's personality; she spoils her son endlessly.

"I reckon she'd give her life even if her son wanted it," Wu Peifang said.

Despair flashed in Xiao Lian's eyes, and tears streamed down her face like pearls from a broken string.

"Young Madam, what should I do?"

Actually, it's not that there's no way.

Xiao Lian was taken aback, and quickly wiped away her tears, asking, "What's your plan, Young Mistress?"

Wu Peifang pondered for a moment and said, "Xiao Lian, I know you don't want to marry Jin Fengju, and I don't think much of him either."

I think you have good judgment in this regard.

I must have been blind to marry him.

But the only one who can stop you from marrying him now is Governor Shen.”

"Governor Shen? Why would he help me?" Xiao Lian asked, puzzled.

Wu Peifang said, "In order to protect you, I originally wanted to marry you off to Yanxi. I talked to Yanxi about this, but he refused. He said he had always regarded you as a younger sister."

But Governor Shen is different. First, he has a noble status. Second, if you want him to protect you, you can become his concubine, just like Ruizhi.

Only if you marry Governor Shen will Mrs. Jin not dare to do anything to you.

Even the master would support you.

"So, the question now is whether you are willing to marry Governor Shen as a concubine."

As soon as Wu Peifang agreed, Xiao Lian said:

"I do"

This left Wu Peifang utterly astonished.