The Fourth Year of Proxy Marriage to a Noble Family

When the Wei family fell into decline, after the eldest sister found a new, high-ranking match, the unloved Yinluan was forced to take over her and the Wei family's engagement to maintain appearances.

By the fourth year of her proxy marriage, the Wei family's fortunes had steadily risen, while her eldest sister's prestigious marriage was faltering. In March, her parents brought her eldest sister, who had long since returned home after her divorce, to the Wei family. They called for Yinluan and said, "This marriage was originally given to you by your elder sister. Now that you've had it for four years, it's time to return it to her."

Her mother-in-law, who never liked Yinluan, accepted benefits and spoke with a condescending tone, "You've been in our Wei family for many years without bearing children. It's your good fortune that your sister is willing to help us continue the family line." Her sister-in-law, who had always been close to her eldest sister, naturally sided with her. Yinluan thought her husband, who had been by her side for years, might stop this. But ever since her eldest sister entered the house, Wei Ruzhuo's gaze kept falling on her eldest sister. Yinluan called him several times without response, tugging at his sleeve to make him snap back to attention. Yet, he too called her eldest sister by her given name, "Chen Tan says she doesn't vie for the main wife position, only an 'equal wife'. What do you think...?"

Stunned, Yinluan was instantly speechless. How did this marriage, which she had completed through her own sacrifice, become entirely her fault? What did her years of striving in the Wei family count for? At this moment, Yinluan finally realized that whether in family ties or love, no matter how low she humbled herself, she could never hope for a shred of affection. A thousand words dissolved into sorrow and nothingness. After a long silence, she lowered her gaze and softly said, "If that's the case, then let's divorce."