The daily struggles of divorced women in ancient times

When Xia Mianwan arrived at the Zheng family's door this time, the doorman was very respectful when he saw her from afar. Haitang had been waiting at the main entrance since early morning.

"Madam Xia, long time no see." Haitang bowed to Xia Mianwan.

Xia Mianwan quickly stopped him, "You already call me Lady Xia, so there's no need to perform such a formal ceremony."

Haitang smiled and said, "My lady deserves such a great gift."

Xia Mianwan's heart moved slightly. It seemed that Old Lady Zheng was showing her goodwill.

"How is the old lady?" Xia Mianwan greeted Haitang as they walked.

Haitang smiled and said, "It's all good. It's hard for you to still worry about the old lady's health. I thought she was tired after the long journey from the capital, but I didn't expect that the old lady is still in good health."

Xia Mianwan nodded and said nothing more.

"Mianwan, you're here!" When Xia Mianwan arrived, Old Mrs. Zheng was already waiting.

Xia Mianwan smiled and bowed, "I am well, old lady. I haven't seen you for a long time, but you look just like when we parted."

Mrs. Zheng held Xia Mianwan's hand and walked to her seat, her eyes full of smiles, "Mianwan, I'm relieved to see that you look so good. You seem to be doing well."

Xia Mianwan nodded slightly: "Old lady, I can live well anywhere. I can live well even in the hardship of the North, not to mention Yanzhou. Yanzhou is a good place. I like it here. Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er are also living well. Chen Ge'er has passed the examination and became a student, you know that, right?"

Old Madam Zheng smiled and nodded, "I know, I know. I know. Brother Chen is really amazing. It is not easy for our military family to have someone who can take the imperial examination."

Xia Mianwan smiled and said, "Old lady, Brother Chen is no longer considered a descendant of a military family."

Mrs. Zheng's smile froze as she was supported by Haitang and returned to the main seat. "Mianwan, I know you have resentment in your heart, but Chen'er's father is Xiaoyun after all."

Xia Mianwan shook her head and said, "Madam, it is true that Xiaoyun is the father of Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er, and I have no resentment in my heart. What happened to Zheng Xiaoyun...what happened to the Zheng family...actually, it has nothing to do with me. However, when I left that day, Zheng Xiaoyun and I had an agreement that Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er would follow me from then on, so they would have nothing to do with the Zheng family. I am stating the facts, not speaking in anger. If...we cannot reach a consensus on this matter, then Madam, I am afraid that your trip to Jiangnan this time will disappoint me. In the short term, the Zheng family is powerful, and I can't do anything. However, the Zheng family is in great trouble, so I hope that Madam will not act impulsively. Also...don't force me to act impulsively."

Old Madam Zheng really felt a headache. Xia Mianwan was too direct in her words and her attitude was also direct, just like when she wanted to divorce. There was no extra nonsense. No means no, divorce means divorce, and if the child is not from the Zheng family, then he is definitely not a child of the Zheng family.

Seeing Xia Mianwan's attitude, Mrs. Zheng originally wanted to try to see if she could... fight for it, but now it seems there is no chance.

Old Madam Zheng sighed and asked frankly, "If I want to see Brother Chen and Sister Yu...will you agree?"

Xia Mianwan actually smiled at this time, "Old lady, I just don't agree with you that Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er are still children of the Zheng family. If they meet, I won't stop them. I know that old lady has always loved Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er, I won't stop them. It's just... if Zheng Xiaoyun..."

Xia Mianwan looked at Old Madam Zheng halfway through her words and said, "You know, this matter cannot be compromised, and I will not compromise. If the old lady is really worried, she should... persuade Zheng Xiaoyun."

Zheng Lingwan had been very depressed today. Upon hearing this, she stepped forward and grabbed Xia Mianwan and said, "I will definitely persuade my brother."

Xia Mianwan patted Zheng Lingwan's hand to reassure her, but her eyes glanced at Old Mrs. Zheng.

Summer hibernation requires a guarantee.

Old Mrs. Zheng also knew that Xia Mianwan needed a guarantee.

Old Madam Zheng moved slightly, and Haitang helped her stand up. Old Madam Zheng sighed and said, "Mianwan, I promise you, I will watch over Xiaoyun. Chen'er and Yu'er will never recognize their ancestors."

Xia Mianwan nodded and relaxed.

Mrs. Zheng changed the subject and said, "Mianwan, although I promised you, you also know that I am old and my control over the Zheng family is declining. Sooner or later, the Zheng family will be ruled by their younger generation. I promised you now, but I can only guarantee my promise to you while I am alive. But if... you don't grow up quickly, then I can't control what Xiaoyun wants to do."

Xia Mianwan chuckled and said, "Old lady, don't worry, that's enough. I wish you a long life."

When Old Lady Zheng saw Xia Mianwan, she felt a little regretful. Or... she had misjudged her. It was just that Xia Mianwan was indeed not outstanding before she was exiled from the Zheng family.

If it was Xia Mianwan who was by Zheng Xiaoyun's side, then even if she died at this moment, she would be able to close her eyes without worrying about the future of the family.

"But Mian Wan, it is not convenient for me to take care of Zhuang's affairs. You have to understand my difficulties."

Xia Mianwan was silent for a while and asked in confusion: "What do you mean, old lady?"

Old Madam Zheng said, "Although the Haichen Gang has been incorporated, Sasa's father's appeal cannot be eliminated overnight. Xiaoyun is not yet completely under control. I can make demands on Xiaoyun, but it is not convenient for me to do anything to Sasa. The Zheng family is not in the right in this matter, and they are caught between you. Therefore, if Sasa does something out of line, you can only solve it yourself."

Xia Mianwan also sighed and said, "I understand. Today I came here to ask for a promise regarding Zheng Xiaoyun. As for Zhuang Sasa, if she really did something out of line, I will handle it myself. But old lady, although I don't care about the divorce, it doesn't mean that I will swallow my anger on other matters. If you really can't restrain Madam Zheng, then... I can't guarantee that my counterattack will not affect the Zheng family."

"After all, I am a human being, and Zhuang is the daughter-in-law of the Zheng family. If we prosper together, we all prosper together... and if we suffer together, we all suffer together."

Zheng Lingwan was surprised to find that the summer night owl would bite people, and when it bit people, it would hit the key points very directly.

Zheng turned around and looked at Old Mrs. Zheng, and found that the smile on her face was gone.

At this moment, the air here seems to become tense.

Old Mrs. Zheng stared at Xia Mianwan solemnly, and Xia Mianwan looked back at Old Mrs. Zheng without any fear.

At this moment, the two people's eyes collided in the air, silently but with a solemn and murderous feeling.

Finally, Mrs. Zheng couldn't hold it in any longer and gave in, "Mianwan, do you really have to be so...unsympathetic?"

Xia Mianwan suddenly wanted to laugh, "Old lady, it's normal to use courtesy before force. I ask myself if I am worthy of the heavens and the earth. I have done nothing wrong to the Zheng family and Zheng Xiaoyun. Just because I don't pursue it... you are in a higher position, you can't treat me as a human being, right? People can't choose between two sides. If you have this attitude today, I will be very disappointed. After all, I think you are the most reasonable person in the Zheng family. I don't want to talk about whether you could have walked to the north without me, whether you could have survived the cold that day, or whether Ling Wan could keep her innocence. Just because I don't mention it, you can't just pretend it never happened and accuse me of being unkind, right?"