The Abandoned Wife of a Military Family: Your disguise has been exposed again.

Chapter 2: Only Being Liberated Is an Option

Qiutong Courtyard.

Yunwei has just arrived.

Madam Li then beckoned to her and said, "Weiwei, sit down next to me."

Yunwei sat down as instructed, "Mother."

With a smile on her face, Madam Li instructed her maid, "Quickly bring me some of my newly acquired Biluochun tea and brew a cup for the young master's wife to enjoy."

"Yes," the maid replied and went to make tea.

Yunwei was somewhat surprised.

The allowances for each courtyard in the mansion are fixed. If the old lady hadn't used her own private funds, she probably wouldn't have been able to afford this Biluochun tea.

Who would be so generous as to give such a gift to an old woman who lives in the backyard?

Could it be Chen Yuniang?

Yunwei had a clear idea in her mind, but she didn't show it on her face.

She took the tea offered by the maid and sipped it carefully.

"It's really good tea!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Li felt a pang of heartache.

This tea was a gift from her new daughter-in-law, and she was reluctant to drink it herself. But thinking of her chubby grandson, she smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it."

Then, Madam Li patted her hand and sighed, "Three years ago, Yaoting went on a campaign with General Xu on your wedding night, which made you suffer."

Fortunately, Yaoting has returned and made meritorious contributions. General Xu has submitted a memorial to the throne to request commendations for him, and the Emperor's reward will be issued soon.

My daughter and I have finally overcome our hardships. With Yaoting here, you won't have to struggle anymore.

"Furthermore, you two have been married for three years. I've already spoken to Yaoting, and in a couple of days, he will consummate your marriage so that you can have a child as soon as possible."

“Okay, Mother,” Yunwei replied perfunctorily.

She didn't believe the old lady had summoned her just to say these things.

really.

Seeing that Yunwei hadn't spoken for a while and hadn't brought up Chen Yuniang's matter, Old Madam Li finally couldn't hold back and spoke up.

“Weiwei, Yaoting is sorry for taking a concubine. But he is still a hot-blooded young man. Yu Niang comes from a prestigious family, is well-educated and reasonable, and is willing to lower herself to suffer with him. It is understandable that he fell for her.”

For the past three years, they have supported each other at the border. Yu Niang even followed Yao Ting without regard for status and bore him a child. Now that they have returned from the border together, our Li family cannot be so heartless as to give them a proper status. Don't you think that makes sense?"

Yunwei remained silent.

Just as she had thought, Old Madam Li was going to act as a mediator.

Seeing that she remained silent, Madam Li continued, "I know you might feel uncomfortable, but don't worry, Chen Yuniang can't take your position as the principal wife. She'll be the concubine, and you'll be the principal wife. Once she's married into the family, you can set rules for her as you please." Yunwei saw her earnest words and a hint of mockery on her face. "When did Mother find out that my husband and Chen Yuniang were together?"

Madam Li was surprised that she would ask this question, and her eyes flickered for a moment. "I also... just found out."

"Is that so?" Yun Wei raised an eyebrow slightly, staring at the old lady whose expression flickered, and said slowly, "Three years ago, the entire Chen family was convicted and exiled to the border. As soon as the news came out, Mother went around looking for young ladies from various families. Mother, could it be that you are afraid that Yaoting will make a fool of himself because of his affair with Chen Yuniang and drag the Li family down, so you are in such a hurry to arrange a marriage for Yaoting?"

"No, no!" The old lady hadn't expected Yun Wei to be so direct, her filthy thoughts exposed in a single sentence, and she hurriedly denied it.

Yunwei, however, did not give her a chance to catch her breath.

"Back then, I had just been brought back to the Yun family, and my father and mother didn't care for me. Could it be that my mother took advantage of my situation, knowing that my parents were eager to marry me off, and that I was new to the capital, unfamiliar with the place, had no connections, and no one to back me up, so she came to ask for my hand in marriage?"

"Wei...Weiwei, don't talk nonsense. I really like you and feel sorry for you."

Madam Li's heart trembled slightly.

She avoided Yunwei's gaze and her questions, saying, "Weiwei, your mother knows you're upset about this sudden news. Don't worry, you are Yaoting's lawfully wedded wife, and Chen Yuniang is just a concubine. She will never surpass you."

“Mother, the case of the Duke of Chen’s mansion will be overturned soon. At that time, Chen Yuniang will be the legitimate daughter of the Duke’s mansion. With the Duke’s mansion backing her up and Yao Ting’s eldest son, how could she be content to be a concubine?” Yun Wei changed her previous aggressive tone and began to persuade her gently.

Thinking that Yunwei was only worried about the position of mistress, Old Madam Li's expression relaxed.

“You’re mistaken. Chen Yuniang is a sensible woman. She’s made it clear that she won’t compete with you for the position of the principal wife. For Yaoting’s sake, she’s willing to be a concubine.”

Yunwei feigned surprise, "So, Mother has already met Chen Yuniang?"

Madam Li's expression froze for a moment.

"Could this Biluochun tea have also been sent by Chen Yuniang?"

"Vivi..."

When she was exposed to her face, Madam Li's expression turned extremely ugly.

Yunwei then stood up abruptly.

“Mother, since that’s the case, I won’t hide it anymore. I didn’t come here to seek your sympathy. Since my husband and Chen Yuniang are in love, I don’t want to be the one to break them up. I hope you can persuade my husband to agree to a divorce.”

"What? Divorce?"

As if greatly shocked, Madam Li stood up abruptly.

"Yes, divorce. Please, Mother, persuade your husband."

Seeing that she was unmoved by reason, Old Madam Li's heart was in great turmoil!

His son had finally achieved military merit and restored the family's reputation; if they were to divorce now, it would only give others ammunition to criticize them.

As expected of someone raised in the countryside, they are truly ignorant and dare to threaten them with divorce.

Madam Li snorted coldly; her usual kindness had vanished in that moment.

She said with a gloomy face, "As the head of the household, you should be sensible and understanding. Being jealous and possessive is something only women from humble families do. Whether you agree or not, Yu Niang has already given birth to a son for our Li family, and she is bound to enter the family! Besides, our Li family has never had a precedent for divorce. If you insist on leaving, you will only be divorced!"