Siheyuan came through and sent Jia Zhang to prison

Meanwhile, back in the courtyard, Lou Xiao'e and Xu Damao finally came to terms with their relationship. After a lengthy process, they finally completed all the paperwork. Xu Damao, though unhappy, was ultimately at fault for the failed marriage, and he reluctantly accepted the reality.

Lou Xiao'e didn't ask for the courtyard house. She had already made up her mind not to live in this place that had broken her heart. The Lou family's wealth was well known in the local area, and houses were never a rarity for Lou Xiao'e. She had no shortage of them.

It was just that something happened back then, so Lou Xiao'e married Xu Damao now.

Lou Xiao'e returned to the courtyard alone. It was quiet and deserted. Looking at the familiar scene, she felt a wave of sadness. She had been married to Xu Damao for so long, and although they had no children, she had always treated him wholeheartedly and cared deeply for his parents. She had given her heart, but received nothing in return. She had never expected such a tragic ending.

The more Lou Xiao'e thought about it, the more she felt that she hadn't deserved it. She took part of her dowry with her, but because she was still immersed in grief, she didn't have time to take a few things back, so they remained here. She looked at the few items left behind, feeling a mixture of emotions, as if these items carried all her memories of this courtyard, some sweet, some bitter.

Lou Xiao'e walked slowly into the courtyard with light steps. Sunlight filtered through the mottled leaves, casting patches of golden light and shadow on her. Coincidentally, she ran into the deaf old woman. She hadn't seen Lou Xiao'e in a long time, and only then, after asking He Yuzhu, did she learn that Xu Damao had been in trouble.

Seeing Lou Xiao'e, the deaf old lady's eyes flashed with surprise. She quickly quickened her pace and hobbled towards Lou Xiao'e, muttering, "Xiao'e, you're finally back. I've been waiting so long. I just found out about Xu Damao's incident and was worried about you."

A gentle smile appeared on Lou Xiao'e's face, and she said softly, "Grandma, it's okay, don't worry. I have let it go and don't care about it anymore. This is not a big deal now." Her tone was calm, as if all the past disputes had dissipated like smoke.

The deaf old lady narrowed her eyes slightly, looked Lou Xiao'e up and down, and asked with concern: "What are you going to do? What are your plans for the future?"

Lou Xiao'e gently stroked the hair by her ears and replied with a smile: "Deaf old lady, I will come to see you during the holidays in the future. You know, I have divorced Xu Damao now. From the legal point of view, there is no relationship between him and me anymore." After saying that, she raised her head slightly, her eyes revealing a sense of relief and determination.

The deaf old lady opened her mouth, wanting to say more. But for some reason, she felt as if everything in the courtyard was quietly changing, a change that made her feel a little strange and uneasy. She looked at Lou Xiao'e and said earnestly, "Xiao'e, you have to understand that once you get divorced, your life will never be the same. In this society, divorced women will inevitably be viewed differently. You have to think carefully."

Lou Xiao'e gently held the deaf old lady's hand, her smile still intact. "Old lady, I know you're doing this for my own good. But I also know that Xu Damao is not a good person. The things he's done really make it impossible for me to continue living with him. There's no way between us anymore. I don't want to be entangled in this bad marriage anymore. I want to start my own life over again."

The deaf old lady saw Lou Xiao'e's resolute expression and knew that she had made up her mind. No more persuasion would be of any use. So, she gently patted Lou Xiao'e's hand and said, "Good girl, since you have made up your mind, I won't say much. When you have time in the future, please come visit me more often."

Lou Xiao'e nodded obediently and said, "Don't worry, old lady, I will." After that, she turned and walked towards her former home, preparing to pack up her things. Those were her dowry, each one was very valuable, and embodied her memories and wealth.

The deaf old lady watched Lou Xiao'e's departing figure, then turned her head to look out at the courtyard. In her memory, apart from the Yi Zhonghai family's care and concern for her, Lou Xiao'e was the most considerate. Lou Xiao'e came from a wealthy family and was a simple person, without those complicated calculations. It was always comfortable to be with her. But now that Lou Xiao'e was divorced, perhaps she really wouldn't treat her as well as before. Thinking of this, the deaf old lady couldn't help but sigh softly, a sense of loneliness welling up in her heart.

Lou Xiao'e walked through the courtyard with a slightly heavy step, her eyes unconsciously falling in the direction of He Feng's house. She had originally planned to go over to He Feng's house, but then she thought, He Feng was still at work at this hour, and his house must be empty. She stood there quietly, staring at the closed door of He Feng's house, a complex wave of emotions rising in her heart. She muttered to herself, "If I had known earlier, I would have chosen He Feng. But there is no chance to do it again in this world."

After saying this, she sighed deeply, and that sigh seemed to carry countless regrets and helplessness. Then she slowly turned and left. Her back looked a little lonely, as if announcing that she would no longer have anything to do with this courtyard.

In reality, Lou Xiao'e had endured far too much suffering in this courtyard. Recalling the past, she was filled with grief and indignation. She had never imagined that the culprit behind all this was Xu Damao. If Xu Damao weren't currently imprisoned, Lou Xiao'e, given her temperament, would have found someone to give him a good beating and make him pay for his actions.

However, Xu Damao was unaware that, while Lou Xiao'e hadn't directly attacked him, Lou Bancheng was deeply distressed by the injustice his beloved daughter had endured. Lou Bancheng had always doted on her, always cherishing her. Now, seeing his daughter suffer so utterly in the courtyard, he couldn't bear this. So, Lou Bancheng mobilized his connections and established many connections.

After all, in a place like prison, it is not difficult to bribe the people inside to help deal with someone as long as you are willing to spend money. What's more, Xu Damao is a useless person who bullies the weak and fears the strong, so it is natural that he will be targeted more easily in prison.