Divorced by her husband's family and rejected by her own! She defiantly turned her life around

Tang Fan didn't say anything. Everything else was negotiable, but 4000 taels was no small sum. Even if the two families split it, it would still be 2000 taels. Where was he going to get the money?

Madam Xu quickly replied, "I agree, I agree to everything. If Madam Tang doesn't have enough money, I can lend it to you first."

Madam Tang quickly added, "I agree as well."

"Selling some of my dowry should be enough; I won't put him in a difficult position."

Tang Fan nodded. "Madam Liu, it's settled then. We agree to all the requests you've made."

"Very well, then we ask the magistrate to be our witness."

"When will Clerk Tang be able to send the silver over?"

"Give me three days, and I will personally deliver it to your door within three days."

Seeing that it was almost time, the magistrate said, "Now that the matter has been resolved, everyone may disperse. Tomorrow, after the two ladies apologize, they will come to the yamen to receive their caning punishment. Everyone is welcome to watch the punishment."

And so, the baseless misunderstanding ended.

Madam Xu was extremely relieved to have escaped imprisonment. If she had gone to jail, her husband would have divorced her when he returned, and divorcing her would have been tantamount to taking her life. "It's all that wretched woman Yan's fault," she thought. "If it weren't for that wretched woman Yan, I wouldn't be in this situation."

Sigh! I just received a little bit of the master's pity, but will it all fall through again? Why is my life so miserable!

The magistrate returned to the county office, and Yan silently followed Tang Fan home. She was terrified, wondering if her husband would beat her. She was most afraid that her husband would remain silent.

"Yan, you should know very well how we got married. You are my cousin. I have been tolerant of you all these years, but you have only become more and more unreasonable. Today you have made me lose face. How could you have become like this?"

If it weren't for my mother, aunt, and two children, I would never have gotten involved in this matter today.

"Yan, let's get a divorce, let's save face for each other."

"Don't you know why I've become like this? We grew up together, childhood sweethearts. I've liked you since I was little, and you said you would marry me and make me your most beautiful bride."

I've been reciting this phrase since I was little, hoping that I'll grow up quickly, wear a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, and wait for your bridal sedan chair to bring me into your home.

But you've fallen for another woman, and I can't just stand by and watch my beloved Fan become someone else's groom.

"What's wrong with me fighting for my own happiness? Shouldn't you be the one in the wrong?" Yan's voice suddenly rose, startling Tang Fan.

"I know I married you through dishonorable means, but I gave more than you. I ruined my reputation and made my sisters in the family look down on me."

I gave myself to you completely, but how have you treated me all these years? You've always been cold and indifferent to me, and you're not even close to our child. Do you hate me that much? Don't I have any place in your heart at all?

How cruel you are!

The woman you've always been thinking about is already married, but you still miss her and even call out her name—Qingyue—while you sleep at night.

You are truly shameless, sleeping next to your own wife while calling out someone else's name. I felt like killing you back then.

But I didn't, because you are my brother Fan, the person I love, and the father of my child.

"Tang Fan! Your promise ruined my life!" Yan Shi said, covering her face and crying.

Tang Fan was at a loss for words after hearing what Yan Shi said. He sighed, stood up and helped Yan Shi, who was squatting on the ground crying, to her feet. "Yu Fang, I never thought that you would take a child's words seriously and that they would cause you so much harm."

Yufang, I'm sorry.

He pulled Yan Yufang into a tight embrace, feeling her body trembling from crying. "Cry, maybe you'll feel better if you cry it out."

You're right, she's already married. I should let go, live my own life, and find my own happiness.

We shouldn't let down those who are truly kind and loving to us.

Yufang, can you give me another chance? Let me make it up to you properly.

Yan Yufang cried even louder, as if she wanted to cry out all the grievances she had suffered over the years. Tang Fan took out his handkerchief to wipe away her tears and gently comforted her, "Okay, stop crying. You won't look pretty if you keep crying. If you still feel wronged, hit me a few times to vent your anger."

If you keep crying, I'm really going to go find another woman.

Yan Yufang burst into laughter through her tears, playfully pounding Tang Fan's chest with her small fists. The room was no longer filled with their mutual disdain, but rather with an ambiguous atmosphere.

Yan Yufang pushed Tang Fan away, "Not now, I'm filthy right now, I need to go wash up first."

"Okay, I'll wait for you."

Madam Xu was already injured, and her maid Xiao Cui helped her back to her courtyard. "Madam, let me help you wash up first."

"Fine, I've made such a huge fool of myself today, those aunties will laugh me to death, and they'll be even more smug tomorrow."

"Madam, please don't think so much. No matter how arrogant they are, they are just concubines. They can never surpass you. You still have the eldest young master, who is the closest to you."

"Xiao Cui, what do you think Master will do if he finds out about this when he gets back?"

"Master will definitely be very angry, but he loves to hear his wife say comforting words. If you just apologize to him and say some nice things, he probably won't be too harsh on you, and his anger will subside in a few days."

"You see things quite clearly."

"I have served my master and mistress for so many years, and I know a little about my master's temperament. It is my blessing to be able to share my mistress's burdens."

"Alright, go and get ready."

After Xiao Cui left, she began to reflect on herself, wondering if it was worth it to go crazy for a man. Where did the promise of a lifetime of being one person go?

Men, oh men, what should she do? She needs to think carefully. Will giving in really win back his heart? They say what you can't have is always the best. Maybe she needs to change her strategy.

Liu Siyue breathed a sigh of relief after everyone had left. "It's like being sitting at home when trouble comes out of nowhere. What did we do to deserve this? They're a bunch of crazy people who've gone mad for men."

"Madam, we are so grateful to have you here today. Otherwise, we don't know how badly we would have been bullied. I wasn't afraid of those constables at all, since they are government officials. I didn't want to bring trouble upon you, so I endured it and let them throw dirty water on us."

I really think brains are more powerful than kung fu. I wish I had both. Qingwu's tone was somewhat heavy.

"Qingwu, you did the right thing today. Some things can't be solved with fists. You have to use softness to overcome hardness."

Although everyone suffered a bit of injustice today, we'll receive a substantial compensation, so we're not at a disadvantage.

"Madam, will they really send the silver?"

"Yes, and it definitely will."

The mood that was just a little depressed turned brightened, and everyone looked forward to tomorrow's apology and generous compensation.

At noon the next day, a gong sounded from the east alley. Two yamen runners invited Madam Tang and Madam Xu to the gate of the Yun residence and knocked on the door.

As soon as Liu Siyue and the others came out, they saw a large group of people. Madam Xu was still wearing a veil, so her expression could not be seen. However, Madam Tang looked like she was in a good mood, with a smile on her face. What had happened?

After accepting the two men's sincere apologies, they were taken to the county government office by the bailiffs to be flogged. Liu Siyue had no interest in watching others get spanked; she still needed to work and earn money.