Consort De sent someone to the Xiao family to persuade them to agree to a divorce agreement, allowing Lady Wuya to divorce the eldest son of the Xiao family's second branch, who had already died.
The head of the Xiao family initially disagreed, but after some bargaining, they finally agreed after Consort De promised that the Xiao family's daughters could be selected as imperial relatives.
Only after the divorce papers were written down was Uya officially free.
She could no longer live in the Xiao family's courtyard in the capital, so at the behest of Consort De, Lady Wuya returned to the Wuya family home located outside Xizhimen.
A month passed in this way. Wuya Shi found it increasingly difficult to stay. Now, Wuya Shi's father was too old to move, and her eldest brother was in charge of the household. At first, her brother thought that the Fourth Prince would soon bring Wuya Shi into the mansion, but a month had passed, and the Fourth Prince still hadn't come.
"No, I must get my elder brother to the palace to see my aunt immediately. We can't wait any longer." Wuya sat on an embroidered stool in her room, looking at herself in the mirror. She was still as beautiful as ever, yet she was now a widow, alone in her empty chambers, at the mercy of her family. When Wuya had first returned, her family members had all fawned over her, hoping she would become the Fourth Prince's woman and help them. But now, seeing that the Fourth Prince hadn't sent anyone to fetch her, their expressions gradually changed.
“Yes, if we keep waiting like this, Aunt’s face is getting colder and colder.” Cuiyun, who was following Wuya, had also endured a lot of glares and ridicule.
"Hmph, short-sighted fools. Don't bother with them. Once I gain favor, they'll all have to watch their step!" Uya said coldly.
“Yes, once Madam enters the Fourth Prince’s residence and gains his favor, they will all rush to curry favor with her,” Cuiyun added.
“Alright, go and invite your elder brother over. He should still be in the manor at this hour. Just tell him it concerns the Fourth Master, and he will definitely come,” said Madam Wuya.
As Cuiyun headed towards the main courtyard of the Wuya family to find Wuya's eldest brother, the head of the Wuya household, she encountered Wuya's eldest brother's wife in the courtyard instructing the servants before she even entered.
"You audacious servant, how dare you come in like this! And what about Granny Wu who guards the gate? She's becoming more and more careless, letting just anyone in!" Jin Jia cursed.
Cuiyun suppressed her anger and curtsied to Jin Jia, saying, "This servant greets Madam Jin! I have come to see my uncle on the orders of my mistress. It concerns matters between my mistress and the Fourth Prince."
Jin Jia sneered, raising her voice, "Oh, the Fourth Prince hasn't arrived yet. Your mistress is already using his name to speak. Isn't that a bit too early!" It turned out that Jin Jia had long been resentful about the unexpected arrival of an idle person to support in her household, and thus frequently cut back on Wu Ya's allowance. At first, Wu Ya tolerated it, but it became increasingly blatant. Several times she had mentioned the Fourth Prince's name to Jin Jia, and Jin Jia had been somewhat restrained. Now, seeing that the Fourth Prince hadn't come to fetch anyone, Jin Jia's expression grew increasingly grim.
"Madam, please let me go and speak to my uncle. Otherwise, my lady has already divorced the Xiao family and will naturally return to her maiden home. This is, after all, her maiden home!" Cuiyun said through gritted teeth. This Jin Jia is too greedy. When Wu Ya first returned, she even gave her and her legitimate son and daughter gifts. When she left the Xiao family, Wu Ya brought a lot of gold, silver, and valuables, as well as rewards from Consort De.
When Jin Jia saw that Cuiyun dared to threaten her with such a good offer, her expression immediately changed. Just as she was about to lash out, she heard someone walk out from behind her. It was Wuya's elder brother.
"This servant greets Lord Wuya. My lady requests that you make a trip there so that you can find a way to send a message to the palace," Cuiyun said.
"Hmph, what's the use of you going to your aunt's place and pleading all you want if they don't come? If you ask me, why are you making such a fuss? You might as well just stay here and stay with the Xiao family. They'll never shortchange you on a house or a meal!" Jin Jia said incessantly. Although her words were harsh, they were all true.
"Alright, that's enough. It's none of your business how my aunt behaves," Uyaddon said. "Let's go, to your wife's place."
Watching her husband and Cuiyun walk out of the courtyard gate, Jin Jia spat on the ground and muttered, "Dreaming all day long, does she still think she's an unmarried young lady? She couldn't even become the Fourth Prince's wife back then, and she still has this idea now. It's just wishful thinking!"
Meanwhile, Wuyaduodungun and Cuiyun arrived at the place where Wuya lived.
"Big brother is here!" Uya was wearing a light blue double-breasted gown and a matching white plum blossom embroidered skirt. She leaned against the ebony door frame, looking like a tender bamboo shoot just sprouting in early spring.
Duodun Gun suddenly felt that this girl might really bring glory and good fortune to the family, just like his aunt, and quickly said, "It's quite chilly in early spring, why are you dressed so lightly, little sister? You should put on a cotton robe before coming out. Be careful not to catch a cold!"
Seeing her brother say this, Wuya smiled and said, "Little sister, you're not cold, brother, please come inside!"
The brother and sister entered the house together and sat facing each other in the main room. Cuiyun hurriedly went to pour tea for them. When Wuyaduodun saw that the tea Cuiyun brought was stale, he frowned, realizing that this was something his wife had done.
"Don't take your sister-in-law seriously. She's just a woman with no opinions or vision. Cuiyun, go to Zhang Mama's and get this year's new tea. Just say it was me who said it," Duodun Gun said to Cuiyun.
After Cuiyun went to fetch fresh tea with a smile, Wuya said to Wuyaduodun, "I'm sorry to have troubled you, brother. If Wanru can rise to a high position in the future, I will never forget the kindness you and sister-in-law have shown me."
Duodungun immediately said, "Sister, there's no need to say that. We are siblings. Cuiyun told me that you want me to go to the palace to see our aunt?"
Uya nodded and said, "Yes, my aunt told me that I only needed to go out for a while and then my cousin would come to pick me up. But my cousin hasn't come yet, so I'm afraid something has delayed him. I think it would be better if you, brother, could think of a way to see my aunt."
After pondering for a moment, Duodungun said, "It won't be easy for me to get an official position in the palace unless my aunt summons me. How about this, I'll go and think of a way to send a message through someone."
Uya knew he was telling the truth, so she nodded and said, "That's right. My sister has already written the letter. Brother, you just need to find someone you trust to take it in."
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