"The betrothal gifts will definitely be returned, and your Wang family cannot shirk all responsibility for what was done today. Now, take your dowry and come back to the Wang family with me to discuss this in detail."

Such an incident would certainly damage her reputation in the matchmaking world, and Aunt Mei had no intention of letting Wang Xiangyu off easily.

What should have been a joyous occasion turned into a farce. Even the people who came to help with the cooking didn't know whether the meal would actually be cooked or not.

"Scholar's wife, what should we do?"

“Auntie, things have gotten this bad, we definitely can’t cook anymore. Maybe we can still return the live chickens and pork.” Li Youran was used to being pushed into charge again.

They first informed Uncle Tang, then found two strong young men who, carrying the live chickens and a pile of pork, retreated the way they came. As for the chickens and fish that had already been slaughtered and killed, there was probably no way to return them.

After handing the returned money to Uncle Tang and helping him tidy up his things, Li Youran and her sister-in-law went home.

"You adulterous whore, going out to cheat on your husband in broad daylight!" Seeing that Li Youran and her sister-in-law had not returned home for a long time, Old Lady Lu began to get angry again.

"Shameless thing, hurry up and cook! Do you want to starve your old mother to death?" Old Mrs. Lu said as she picked up a stick and started hitting her eldest daughter-in-law.

"You gave birth to two worthless children, unable to even produce a son, and you still have the nerve to go out and join the fun!" Seeing her eldest daughter-in-law's submissive appearance, Old Lady Lu beat her with increasing gusto, cursing as she did so.

"You old hen that can't lay eggs, have you gone too far? How dare you snatch my stick!" Old Mrs. Lu never expected that Li Youran would dare to take the stick from her.

"Sister, I'm fine, let Mom beat me." The eldest daughter-in-law was both touched and scared when she saw her younger brother and sister-in-law standing up for her.

“Don’t give in to this crazy old woman. Why should she hit you or curse you whenever she wants?” You Ran said, throwing away the stick. “Shut your stinking mouth. If I hear you curse again, I’ll make sure your son stops supporting you.”

"How dare you! Why should my son listen to you! I'll make him divorce you, you shameless little whore!" The old woman had never heard such outrageous words before, and she exploded.

"Just because your son is happy, he's happy even if I can't have children. It won't be long before your son gets married and forgets his mother," Li Youran said provocatively.

"That damned little whore! How unlucky I am to have married a daughter-in-law who can't lay eggs!" Old Mrs. Lu wasn't stupid. After thinking about it carefully, she realized that every time she scolded her daughter-in-law, her son would protect her. Who knew that one day her son might really betray her! No, she had to divorce that little whore!

Hearing the shouts and curses, the neighbors came to watch the commotion. Some even went to the cosmetics shop to deliver a message. Boss Lu and Old Master Lu returned soon after.

"Such a big matter, let's wait until the second son comes back before we talk about it!"

Even though Old Mrs. Lu cried and screamed, threatening to kill herself, Lu Chuan wasn't home, and Old Master Lu couldn't make the decision on such a big matter.

"Eldest brother, go and call the second brother back." Hearing Old Lady Lu's order, the eldest brother hesitated for a moment, but still sighed and went to call Lu Chuan.

"It's nothing, just a little squabble that made everyone laugh," Grandpa Lu explained with a smile to the surrounding neighbors, afraid that these trivial matters might have a negative impact on Lu Chuan.

Actually, Old Master Lu was more anxious than Old Mrs. Lu. Their second son's wife had been married for a year, but there was still no sign of pregnancy.

If it weren't for the fear of damaging Lu Chuan's reputation, Old Master Lu would have wanted to divorce this daughter-in-law who couldn't have children as soon as possible. After all, what use is a woman who can't have children?

However, Old Master Lu believed that it was only natural for a woman to be divorced if she couldn't bear children. Therefore, he turned a blind eye to his wife's usual beatings and verbal abuse of his second son's family.

"She doesn't get along with her mother-in-law and can't have children. I really don't know what Brother Lu Chuan saw in her."

Watching Lu Chuan's hurried departure, Hu Bowen couldn't understand why a woman who couldn't have children was so important.

"I think you're just being a sour grapes," Liu Zhiyuan said, putting down his wolf-hair brush as he continued, "Your wife is indeed capable of bearing sons, but her waist is almost twice the size of Li Youran's."

At this point, Li Youran's image flashed into Liu Zhiyuan's mind, and he couldn't help but smile slightly, before quickly shaking his head and giving a wry smile...

Liu Zhiyuan loved eating Li's steamed buns, and he especially loved Li Youran, who helped sell them. He originally planned to go to Li's family to propose marriage after he had completed his studies, but he did not expect that Lu Chuan would make a move so early.

It's also my fault for not thinking things through. You Ran is already 16 years old and should have gotten married long ago. I just regret being a step too slow...

"Liu Er, let's see Young Master Lu off." Upon hearing his master's order, Liu Er hurried to get the carriage.

When the carriage arrived at the Lu family's residence, it was surrounded by layers upon layers of people. Lu Chuan quickly squeezed in, and Liu Zhiyuan, who was following behind, frowned and followed as well.

Li Youran was kneeling on the ground in thin clothes, looking pitiful. Lu Chuan quickly stepped forward, took off his cloak, draped it over Li Youran, and held her in his arms with heartache.

"It's all my fault. I've been married into the Lu family for a year, and there's not a hint of pregnancy in my belly." Li Youran avoided Lu Chuan, stood up, and looked at everyone.

"My poor son, treating that barren hen like a treasure!" Old Mrs. Lu cried and sang, "My son treats you so well, and you still don't appreciate it, you adulterous little whore!"

Since this shameless little harlot has brought up that she can't have children, then don't blame me for being impolite. I must divorce her today! Judging from how nervous my son looked at that harlot earlier, it's clear how much she means to him. If I don't divorce her soon, my son won't be my own anymore!

"Neighbors, be the judge! It's her own fault for being unable to have children, not that my Lu family is heartless!" Old Mrs. Lu turned to look at Old Mr. Lu. Seeing that he didn't speak, she knew that this meant he had tacitly approved of her decision. She continued, "Today, I ask everyone to be my witnesses. Today, my Lu family is going to divorce this barren old hen!"

"Mother, I will not abandon You Ran!" Lu Chuan's eyes reddened, tears streaming down his fair cheeks as he spoke firmly to his mother.

"Lu Chuan, I beg you, please divorce me!"

"This is utterly ridiculous!"

As soon as Li Youran finished speaking, a powerful voice rang out.