Chapter 223 He was forced to divorce his wife at her doorstep.
Mr. Wu comforted her, saying, "We've lived here for several years and nothing strange has ever happened. It must be because Lao Liu is too tired lately that she's like this."
Madam Wu was still worried. "Sir, why don't we move out with our daughters first, and then move back later?"
After pondering for a moment, Master Wu said solemnly, "No, if we really move out, it will prove that there is something wrong with this house, which means that there are vengeful spirits in this house! How could the Lu family, who are traitors, be vengeful spirits? If we move out, it will only tell the people that the Lu family has been wronged!"
Madam Wu thought it made some sense, but she was still a little scared.
As the two chatted, Madam Wu suddenly remembered something, "Sixth Prince has taken a fancy to that spice merchant, why don't we marry her off sooner?"
Master Wu nodded, "Alright, I'll send someone to the Zhou residence tomorrow to discuss it."
Madam Wu nodded slightly, "If the eldest son of the Zhou family is unwilling to divorce his wife, then we will find a way to make him divorce her."
Mr. Wu replied, "That's right."
Mrs. Wu was also tired and turned to go back to her room.
She walked to the door and accidentally tripped over the threshold, almost falling forward.
The maidservant helped her up, saying, "Madam, please be careful."
Madam Wu steadied herself and breathed a sigh of relief. "I don't know what's wrong with me lately, I keep tripping over things even when I'm just walking. I'm so unlucky."
The maid advised, "Madam, you must be very tired. You should rest early."
Madam Wu, holding her throbbing head, waved her hand and said, "Yes, let's go."
Mr. Wu stood alone in the room in silence for a long time. The next day, everyone seemed to have forgotten about the incident. Mrs. Wu and Mr. Wu arrived at the Zhou residence with their entourage.
That day, Du Wanchun happened to have bought some fabric, intending to make some clothes for her three children and also for Miss Han.
Master Wu and Madam Wu arrived at the Zhou residence with a group of people, looking arrogant and haughty.
Du Wanchun also acted like the mistress of the house, having two servants pour tea for the two of them.
Madam Wu cut to the chase: "Where is your husband?"
Du Wanchun replied, "My husband has gone to the shop. May I ask what brings you two here?"
Madam Wu glanced at the tea beside her and asked, "How long have you and your husband been married?"
Du Wanchun sat down to the side and slowly said, "It's been over a year. What is the meaning of Madam's question about this matter?"
Madam Wu didn't mince words, "Although your husband is a merchant, he has a good younger brother who was adopted by the Emperor. In a way, he has risen to a higher social status. You are probably not good enough to be associated with a family like that."
Du Wanchun didn't reply, but took a sip of tea.
Madam Wu looked around the mansion and said, "I've come today to tell you that our daughter has taken a liking to your husband."
Du Wanchun raised her eyes slightly and said with a cold laugh, "My husband has no plans to take a concubine at the moment."
"Taking a concubine? Do you think my daughter will become your husband's concubine?" Madam Wu said angrily.
Du Wanchun smiled and said, "Otherwise, what are you here for?"
Madam Wu slammed her hand on the table. "My daughter can only be a wife! You'd better have some self-awareness! Leave the Zhou family on your own!"
Du Wanchun stood up, her voice growing colder, "Leave the Zhou family? Madam, do you mean you want my husband to divorce me?"
Madam Wu raised an eyebrow and said, "That's right."
Du Wanchun picked up a cup of tea and slowly walked up to Madam Wu. "Madam, my husband and I are deeply in love. Why would he divorce me? Instead, you people came to my door to drive me away. Isn't that going too far?"
She splashed the water from her cup onto Mrs. Wu's face as she spoke.
Madam Wu was startled and quickly stood up. "You little brat, how dare you!"
Mr. Wu was also very surprised, never expecting this peasant woman to do such a thing.
Du Wanchun slowly put the cup in her hand aside and said with a cold laugh, "Madam, don't be nervous. I just saw that there were bugs on your face, so I splashed water on your face in a moment of panic."
Madam Wu wiped her face with a handkerchief and said angrily, "Nonsense! Lan'er!"
She shouted to the maid behind her, "Give her a good scolding!"
Upon hearing this, Lan'er strode towards Du Wanchun.
Zhou Ruiyuan is currently without official position or rank; if it were an ordinary person, they would probably just have to obediently take the beating.
As Du Wanchun saw the maid's hand fall, she took a few steps back.
The maid's hand missed its target, and she quickly looked towards Madam Wu behind her.
Madam Wu was furious and pointed at her, saying, "Quickly, do it!"
The maid had no choice but to bite the bullet and go ahead.
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