The daily struggles of divorced women in ancient times

The next day, Xia Mianwan went to Yang's house with two jugs of wine.

Madam Yang saw Xia Mianwan's happy face, "Mianwan, yesterday, Prefect Chen came to our house to drink. My master mentioned our wine to him, and Prefect Chen praised it highly after tasting it."

"Are Magistrate Chen and Mr. Yang old friends?" Xia Mianwan had never heard of this before.

Madam Yang smiled and said, "Su Zhi is also a student of Bailu Academy. He once became my master's disciple. In fact, he is Chen'er's senior brother."

Xia Mianwan nodded. She had always known that Mr. Yang was a distinguished person of the time, but she didn't expect that even Prefect Chen was Mr. Yang's student.

"Don't underestimate Su Zhi because of her young age. She is very capable and a favorite of His Majesty." Madam Yang was the teacher of Prefect Chen. Her own children were always the best in everything, and even a wonderful person like Madam Yang could not help but praise her a few more words.

"The one the teacher teaches will definitely be a good boy."

"By the way, Mianwan, what are you doing here today?" asked Mrs. Yang.

Xia Mianwan hesitated for a while before finally speaking: "Sister Yang, to be honest, I want to ask you something."

Madam Yang had never seen Xia Mianwan in such an awkward state before, so she sat up straight and asked, "What's the matter?"

"I wonder what the Zheng family's current situation is in the capital?" Xia Mianwan asked.

"The Zheng family...is it General Zheng Tingyan?" Mrs. Yang asked in surprise.

Xia Mianwan nodded seriously, "To be honest with you, Sister Yang, Zheng Xiaoyun was once my husband."

Madam Yang was really shocked this time, "Could it be that you are the divorced wife of the unfaithful Zheng Xiaoyun?"

Xia Mianwan was stunned for a moment. This divorced wife... was indeed a bit unpleasant to hear. "Indeed, I am the divorced wife."

Madam Yang was surprised and finally said seriously: "Mianwan, since you opened your mouth, you must have difficulties. Although the Zheng family is now prosperous, we in the Yang family are not afraid. Although my master has not held any official position, he was the second place selected by the emperor. He has been running the White Egret Academy for many years and has a very good reputation among the elite. The Zheng family has made some moves. If so, don't be afraid, just tell me."

Xia Mianwan felt relieved, but still explained: "Sister Yang, the Zheng family didn't come to find me, it was my mother who came. The Xia family has been well managed over the years and has no shortage of money, but the children in the family have no future in studying. Only the second brother passed the imperial examination and is now just a minor official in the capital. The Zheng family was sentenced to exile, and the Xia family was afraid of being implicated by me, so they didn't agree to let me divorce, and they were unwilling to accept Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er. In the years since I came to Yanzhou from the north, the family has never come to find me, nor has they ever brought me a word. Now... but they suddenly came to find me and asked me to file a complaint with the emperor. Knowing yourself and the enemy will ensure victory in a hundred battles, so I wanted to ask Sister Yang about it."

Madam Yang despised the Xia family's actions and felt a little distressed. "You've suffered a lot. The Zheng family is indeed a big hit in the eyes of the emperor. Before, Madam Zheng... No, it was the wife of that unfaithful man who injured someone in the capital by riding a horse. The censor reported that General Zheng was not strict in managing his family. The emperor not only did not punish the Zheng family, but also said some nice things in a friendly manner..."

"When Shengshan was in Yanzhou, his rule was extremely strict. But it's the opposite in the capital. Is it true that... the Zheng family is not as favored by the emperor as everyone thinks?" Xia Mianwan asked.

Madam Yang gave Xia Mianwan an approving look, "Mianwan has good taste, my master also said so."

"so……"

While Xia Mianwan was still deep in thought, Madam Yang suddenly became worried. "Mianwan, since the Xia family has come to our house, whether they want to board the Zheng family and take advantage of the favorable conditions, or are being manipulated by the Zheng family's political enemies, it is not a good thing for you... Moreover, the Xia family has come to our house, and you brought Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er with you, so the Zheng family will come to our house sooner or later... Otherwise, you can come and live in my house, in case the Zheng family wants... wants..."

Seeing that Madam Yang looked worried, Xia Mianwan patted her soothingly and said, "Sister Yang, what do you want? Are you afraid that the Zheng family will kill you to silence you?"

Madam Yang looked serious, she was really worried.

"They don't dare. No matter whether it's the Zheng family or their political enemies, they don't dare. It's possible that they might trip them up secretly, but they would never kill people." Xia Mianwan said firmly.

"Why?"

"The Xia family is not a decoration. If the Zheng family wants to touch me, they are naturally not afraid of the Xia family, but they are afraid of being entangled by the Xia family. The Xia family will naturally not sincerely seek justice for me, but if they give up a daughter and don't get their money back, the Xia family will never be willing. So the Zheng family is also afraid... I know Mrs. Zheng, she shouldn't do such a stupid thing. As for the political enemies of the Zheng family, it is even less likely to touch me. Although I am just a daughter of the Xia family, Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er are the children of the Zheng family. If they touch us, aren't they afraid that the Zheng family will never stop fighting?"

Madam Yang thought carefully about what Xia Mianwan said. After thinking for a long time, she nodded heavily, "You are right, Mianwan, they certainly don't dare to do that, but... it's not easy for you."

Xia Mianwan smiled lightly, "Although the game in the cracks is difficult, I believe I have a future."

Madam Yang held Xia Mianwan's hand tightly and said, "Fortunately, you know me now. No matter my status as a member of the Yang family or the daughter of the Wang family, I will never put you in danger. If you need my help, just tell me."

Xia Mianwan returned and held Madam Yang's hand and said, "Good sister, there is really something I need your help with."

"You tell me, and I'll get someone to do it."

"I want you to help me spread the story of Zheng Xiaoyun and me to the capital in a way that makes it seem true or false, and make it a topic of conversation after dinner in the capital. I have also written a storybook. The prototypes of the story are Zheng Xiaoyun, me and the eldest lady of the Haichen Gang. It would be best if we could find a famous opera troupe in the capital to perform it and become famous. The more sensational this matter is, the safer Chen Ge'er, Yu Jie'er and I will be. If what he did is known to everyone, then I must live a good life to show that he is not guilty..." Xia Mianwan spoke out his thoughts in one breath.

Madam Yang considered the details carefully and nodded in response, "Leave it to me. The Wang family of Langya is very good at doing this kind of thing."

Xia Mianwan smiled and handed the storybook to Madam Yang, "Sister Yang, this is the storybook I wrote overnight, take a look at it, just to kill time."

Madam Yang took the storybook and flipped through it curiously. She was almost fascinated by it. "My God, Mian Wan, your writing skills are so strong. This storybook will definitely become a hit."

"Yeah!" Xia Mianwan smiled.