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

Liu Siyue pocketed the 5200 taels of silver notes. After leaving the pawnshop, she felt a tail following her. It was the same alley as last time. She quickly flashed into her space and saw that it was the same person as before. This time, the thug kept wandering around in the alley and refused to leave. In the end, he just stood guard at the entrance of the alley.

Liu Siyue didn't want to cause trouble, but he forced her to. She had no choice but to take action. She grabbed a stun gun from her spatial storage and, taking advantage of the thug's inattention, shoved it into his waist. The thug didn't even make a sound before collapsing to the ground, convulsing. She could hear the sound of bones breaking as the stun gun was used to strike his leg. She kicked him hard as she left.

Liu Siyue left the alley and went straight to the restaurant. It was well past lunchtime, and there were few customers dining there. She ordered three dishes and a pot of tea to enjoy herself.

Liu Siyue was alone in the private room. She barricaded the door with a chair, went into her space, and started working. She packed some grain into bags. There were many people in the house now, and the existing grain wouldn't last long, so she packed more to stock up. She also packed face cream and hand cream into small porcelain bottles she had bought, giving one to each of the women in the house and one to each of her family members.

Leaving the restaurant, it was still early, so she went to a teahouse to drink tea and listen to storytelling. She stayed there until almost dinner time. When it was almost time, she headed back. She checked the area near her house first. Finding no one there, she quickly put all the grain at the door, picked up a bundle in her hand, and began to pretend to knock on the door.

Qingwu was stunned when she saw it was the madam and then looked at the pile of grain behind her. "Madam, why did you buy so much grain? Did something happen?"

"Let's move the things inside first."

A moment later, Qingye and Ningxiang also came out. The four of them carried all the grain into an empty room and had Ningxiang lock the door.

The group followed her to the reception room, where Yun Chenxin also arrived. "I heard on the street today that the imperial court will increase taxes next year. People on the street are talking about it. I think it's probably true. Grain prices will definitely rise in the future. It won't hurt for us to stock up more."

The harvests in the Great Sheng Dynasty have been bad these past few years, and there's a food shortage everywhere. We can't let anyone know that we have food, including the embroiderers. If there are any unusual changes in the county's grain supply, you all need to adjust your meals accordingly. We can't let the embroiderers think we have food. Of course, we'll make sure they're full, but we can't just eat plain rice and white flour all the time. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Madam, I understand."

"Good that you understand."

These are skincare products I bought for you all. One set for each person in the family. The ones in the white bottles are for hand cream. After washing and drying your hands, apply them to protect them. The ones in the flower-patterned bottles are for face cream. After washing and drying your face, apply the cream evenly to make your skin smoother.

"Madam, we have no need for such precious things. You can buy them for yourself."

"Use them all, all the women in our household need to look beautiful."

"Thank you, Madam."

"Oh, right, I have something to tell you. I'll be going back to the village after breakfast tomorrow. I'll be taking the Bull Demon and the Milk Goat back with me. You two, Qingwu and Qingye, just keep an eye on the house and protect your family."

Don't panic if something happens. If you can't solve it yourself, find someone to help you, and also send someone to the village to notify me as soon as possible.

"Yes, madam."

"Madam, let me escort you back to the village tomorrow, so you can familiarize yourself with the way."

Liu Siyue wanted to refuse, but after hearing what Qingwu said, she agreed, "But you can only take me to the village entrance. If the villagers see me, they'll keep asking me all sorts of questions."

She was most annoyed by women who lacked boundaries and wouldn't give up until they received a satisfactory answer.

"Yes, madam."

After dinner, everyone went about their own business.

She danced lightly as she approached the Bull Demon King, stroking his large head and pointed horns. "Bull Demon King, you're going back to the village with your wife tomorrow. We'll miss you terribly."

Will you miss us after you leave?

The Bull Demon King mooed and nodded.

Qingwu handed her a basket of hay, "Eat up, eat your fill, so you'll have the strength to travel tomorrow."

"After you return to the village, you must protect the lady well; you can't let anyone bully her."

The Bull Demon King buried his head in eating grass, thinking, "These humans are so talkative. I already know everything you're saying."

More than a month has passed since Liu Siyue went to Huichuntang to present the prescription. The county magistrate's wife and daughter have almost fully recovered and are constantly talking about thanking the benefactor who presented the prescription.

The magistrate's wife asked the manager and doctor of Huichuntang several times, but they didn't know where the person lived. They only knew that the person was from Sifang Town, but they didn't know which village. However, they assured the magistrate's wife that if she came again next time, even if they couldn't take her to the county government office, they would at least find out the address. Only then was the magistrate's wife satisfied.

County government office.

Magistrate Su Yimin returned to his inner residence with a worried look on his face. His wife, Wang Yalan, went up to him and took the book from his hands. "Why are you so worried, sir? Is there anything I can do to help you?" Wang Yalan asked with concern as she massaged his shoulders.

Su Yimin closed his eyes and said in a very heavy tone, "Madam cannot help."

Alas! The imperial decree has been issued, and taxes will be increased again next year. How are the people supposed to survive?

The people don't even know if they can survive this year, yet the tasks for next year have already been assigned.

Life is tough these days!

"Sir, do you hate my father?"

"Why should I hate my father-in-law? I understand the feelings of a father. His daughter could have had a better life, but she insisted on marrying a poor man who had nothing. Not only did she suffer, but she also had to endure criticism."

"I also have a daughter. If this happened to me, and that brat dared to steal my precious daughter, I would tear her to pieces."

"Sir, you're just spoiling her like this. What will happen to her after she gets married?"

"Of course I'll spoil my daughter, and of course, I'll spoil my wife too."

"Alas, it's all my fault for being incompetent. There are only two years left in my 10-year relationship with my father-in-law. If I don't achieve anything in these two years, my father-in-law will really sever ties with my wife."

"Sir, there's always a way out. Things will turn around eventually."

Even if my parents don't recognize me anymore, they are still my parents, and I am still their daughter.

My lord, excessive worry is bad for your health. You are just a county magistrate, and you can't do anything about the decisions made by the court. We just need to do our best to have a clear conscience.

They say there's always a way out, and since the magistrate is so devoted to the people, I'm sure he'll find a solution.

"Sigh! Now we can only take it one step at a time."

By the way, any news about the person who provided the prescription?

"not yet.

The manager of Huichuntang once said that Lady Liu offered the prescription because she heard of your good reputation as an official. She did not do it for fame or profit, but only because you are a good official who serves the people.

Such a woman's character is truly rare; I very much wish to meet her and thank her in person.

"What you say is true, Madam. We must prepare generous gifts and personally visit to express our gratitude. If it weren't for Madam Liu, I can't even imagine the suffering you and your daughter would have endured."

"yes!

Thinking back to those days is like having a terrible nightmare; it's something I don't want to think about anymore.

"Master, I want to write a letter to my father and ask him to help you. The county magistrate has the support of the prefectural government, so even if you want to do something, it will be difficult for you to do it."

"Please don't. A distant source of water can't quench an immediate thirst. Do you think the prefect has no one behind him?"

Who knows, the person behind him might be your father-in-law's rival. You're only putting your father-in-law in a difficult position by doing this, putting him in a precarious situation.

Believe me, I will make sure I walk up to my father-in-law with dignity and integrity.

"I believe in the master, I've always believed in him."

The two clasped hands, offering each other encouragement and comfort.