Chapter 123: Li Wenxun’s Schemes

Chapter 123: Li Wenxun's Schemes

Lu Lingyun arrived at the Lu family.

Madam Liu’s courtyard was in complete disarray at this moment.

All the aunts from the Lu family and Madam Liu’s side had arrived.

"Hanyi, your life is perfectly fine. What's there to be unhappy about?"

"That's right, hasn’t Li Gurye also passed the imperial examination?"

"He passed the imperial examination at such a young age. His brothers and father are all officials in the court. His future is bright. Why would you divorce him?"

"And you’ve just given birth to a son. How can you divorce him?"

All the relatives were trying to persuade her.

Even these two unmarried girls, Liu Qingping and Liu Qingshuang, chimed in.

"Second sister, although Second Brother-in-law isn’t as good as Big Sister’s husband, he’s still a remarkable person."

"That's right. Although Second Brother-in-law is a bit poorer and has a smaller official position, he’s still quite good."

Their words only made Lu Hanyi angrier, and she started throwing things around.

"Get out! Get out of here!"

What nonsense!

They were rubbing salt into her wounds.

And even comparing him to Cheng Yunshuo.

What was infuriating was that it seemed like Li Wenxun really couldn’t compare to Cheng Yunshuo!

No matter if Cheng Yunshuo was infatuated with his little concubine or what the future held.

The current Li Wenxun had no money, no power, no influence, and he didn’t even pass the examination to become a zhuangyuan.

How could he compare to Cheng Yunshuo?

Just then, Lu Lingyun arrived.

Seeing her, Lu Hanyi’s anger surged, "Who asked you to come and watch my misery? Get out!"

Lu Lingyun: "..."

"Hanyi, how can you speak to your elder sister like that?" Madam Liu scolded her and quickly turned to apologize to Lu Lingyun, "Lingyun, don’t take it to heart. My daughter has been acting foolishly lately."

Madam Liu was becoming increasingly ingratiating towards Lu Lingyun.

After all, the position of the young mistress of the marquis’s residence was becoming more stable and prestigious for Lu Lingyun.

The whole family benefited from her status.

If she didn’t flatter and get close to Lu Lingyun, what else could she do?

As for her own foolish daughter, she watched her jump into the deep pit she had insisted on, unable to pull her out. Who could save her?

"Exactly, Big Sister, don’t be angry with Second Sister. She just went mad and scolded us!"

"We were just stating the facts and speaking some truth, but we don’t know what upset her!"

Both Liu Qingping and Liu Qingshuang gathered around Lu Lingyun, speaking warmly and affectionately.

Naturally, they were closer to Lu Lingyun now.

Lu Lingyun was so good. She never lost her temper with them and carried the aura of a noble lady from a prestigious family. Even a casual gesture from her was something they couldn’t obtain, making them envious and fond of her.

At home, their mother had told them to get closer to Lu Lingyun.

There was no need for many words. They might be young, but they weren’t stupid. Why would they get close to Lu Hanyi instead of Lu Lingyun?

Seeing all of them fawning over Lu Lingyun, Lu Hanyi felt her eyes burn with jealousy.

Just like in the previous life!

Everyone revolved around Lu Lingyun!

"Fine! Go ahead, all of you, fawn over her! All of you should just die! Die! Die!"

Lu Hanyi screamed, her eyes red with anger.

At that moment, a stern shout came from outside the door.

Father Lu led someone in, his face cold.

Seeing his daughter throwing a tantrum on the bed, he immediately started scolding her, "Lu Hanyi, have I spoiled you since you were young? As a married woman, you have no manners, speaking of death. Who do you want to die?"

The old father’s rebuke had its effect.

Lu Hanyi calmed down.

But when she saw Li Wenxun behind her father, her eyes turned red again, "What is he doing here?"

"What is Wenxun doing here? He’s here to take you back!"

"I’m not going back! I want to divorce him!" Lu Hanyi felt deceived.

Li Wenxun wasn't very good to her either and even took a concubine. So why should she continue to live with him?

"I'm not staying with him!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Father flew into a rage. "Say that again!"

Lu Hanyi, her eyes red, met her father's gaze. Her lips trembled for a moment before she cried out, "Father! He didn't pass the imperial examination as the top scholar!"

"So what if he didn't become the top scholar? At his age, Wenxun passed the provincial exam and became a jinshi in his very first attempt. He is already a dragon among men! What more could you ask for?"

Lu Father was only a jinshi of the second rank himself and was nearly thirty when he passed the exam. He understood the value of being a jinshi.

"Father-in-law, I have received an appointment letter from the Ministry of Personnel to be a county magistrate, and my father has also secured a position for me. He plans to have me sit for the Hanlin examination. I have several options now," Li Wenxun said.

Hearing this, Lu Father said, "Did you hear that? Whether Wenxun serves as a local official or a central official, he has great potential! He's still so young. After gaining some experience in the local areas, he will definitely be promoted. He's bound to rise."

With his family already in official positions, Li Wenxun was secure whether he aimed for the Hanlin Academy or sought a vacant official position.

After some more experience and a couple of opportunities, he was sure to advance.

After all, he was so young.

Lu Hanyi was crazy to want a divorce from him.

As Lu Hanyi listened to her father, she stubbornly closed her mouth and said nothing. At that moment, the child on her bed started crying.

Madam Liu hurried over to soothe the child, and Li Wenxun also stepped forward to check on the child.

Seeing this, Lu Father said, "You are already married and have a son. Wenxun is young and accomplished, and he treats you well. How dare you mention divorce? If you divorce, what will you do? What will happen to the child? Do you want him to grow up without his mother's care?"

"Father!" Lu Hanyi lifted her head. "I just don't want to live with him anymore!"

"Slap!" A crisp slap landed directly on Lu Hanyi's face.

Lu Father's slap was sharp and harsh, given in front of everyone.

The women present silently pretended not to see it, but Madam Liu felt heartbroken watching, while Li Wenxun, standing to the side, secretly felt a sense of satisfaction in his eyes.

Lu Lingyun watched the entire scene like it was a play.

"Father! You hit me!" Lu Hanyi, stunned by the slap, shouted after coming to her senses.

"I hit this brainless fool!" Lu Father scolded angrily. "How did I end up with such a brainless daughter, bringing shame to the Lu family? If you dare to say such outrageous things again, get out of the Lu family! Do whatever you want, but don't call me your father. I'll pretend I don't have a daughter like you!"

Li Wenxun felt quite pleased inside, but he couldn't show it on his face. Seeing the situation, he timely said, "Father-in-law, please calm down. I know I've disappointed Hanyi, but I've really done my best. I don't want to lose Hanyi. Please don't be like this."

Lu Father waved his hand and said to him, "If she dares to mention divorce again or returns to her parents' home without reason, Wenxun, just divorce her. There's no need to ask me! I'll pretend I don't have a daughter like her!"

Lu Lingyun, listening to this, shifted her gaze to Li Wenxun's face, who was standing respectfully before her father.

This man was truly... as calculating as ever.

And "kind-hearted."