Remarrying Chun Yuan

While Xu Xianglan was telling Huang Wanwan about the terrible things she had encountered, Liu Musheng had already arrived at the Duke of Baoguo's mansion.

Since it was on his way and he didn't want to take a detour, he didn't specifically go through the main gate, but instead went to the west gate.

In a corner of the west gate, four or five heads of the Xu family were kneeling, complaining bitterly to the heavens.

Liu Musheng was somewhat surprised. These people didn't look like servants from the Duke's mansion, but if they weren't from the Duke's mansion, why were they kneeling here?

He casually asked the guards at the west gate as he entered, and the guards replied that he was "a member of the Xu family."

“They came to the mansion early in the morning demanding people, but the Duke was in court, so he ordered them to kneel until noon and not to disturb the lady too early.”

Liu Musheng's heart skipped a beat.

The Xu family wants people?

Isn't that the one Li Chengyue threw into their house?

He stopped being nonchalant and hurriedly entered the mansion.

He wished he could run to see Liu Yuechu as soon as possible, "I have a weird story to tell you, it's almost like a ghost story!"

He went on and on, rambling on about how Li Chengyue had dumped a woman at his residence the night before, and how the woman's family was kneeling at the gate of the Duke's mansion.

"So, do you actually know this Xu Xianglan or not?"

Liu Yuechu had indeed just woken up.

Moreover, no one around her mentioned that Xu Shan's family was kneeling at the gate, so she really didn't know anything about it.

Liu Musheng rambled on incoherently, leaving her somewhat bewildered.

"Where's Wanwan? Why did she send you? Where is she?"

No matter what happened, at least someone can explain things clearly!

What? Xu Xianglan, Li Chengyue, and Xu Shan's family—how did they suddenly end up at the Duke's mansion?

"Of course she's keeping an eye on that woman at home. Do you expect me to stay and keep an eye on her? What if I get blamed?" Liu Musheng was actually a little confused. "Anyway, it's just this one thing, and I'm completely clueless about it. If you don't understand, just send someone to ask. Wanwan is waiting for your news at home."

"Anyway, don't let this woman stay in my house. Take her away now!"

"We don't want any strange women in our family, not a single one!"

He knew what Huang Wanwan was most afraid of, so he made sure to give her a sense of security.

Regardless of who saved this person, he doesn't know them and doesn't want to do such a good deed for no reason.

Liu Yuechu was scolded harshly and felt quite innocent. She looked at Huajiao and said, "Go to the door and ask what's going on."

Huajiao agreed and returned with the guards from the gate after he went there.

When the guard mentioned that the Xu family had come to demand someone, Yuan Cuo punished him by making him kneel until noon.

"...Before the Duke left, he also instructed his subordinates to inquire about what had happened. It turned out that Miss Xu had run away from home in the middle of the night and disappeared. However, she had always admired Madam, so the Xu family guessed that she would definitely come to see you, and they rushed over without any regard for the consequences."

"But I don't know where Miss Xu went, and I haven't gone to look for her."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuechu scoffed, "There's no need to look for her; we already know where she is. This Xu Shan is really quick-witted..." Quick-witted people are the most detestable.

"Send someone to fetch Wanwan and Xu Xianglan," Liu Yuechu instructed Xia Zhi. Xia Zhi had been helping Huajiao with many things and had begun to take over the duties of a first-class maid.

Xia Zhi immediately accepted the order and led her men to the Liu family.

The guards were also waiting for instructions in early June on how to deal with the people kneeling outside the door.

"Didn't the Duke say he would kneel until noon? He is our master, our ancestor. How can I change his words so easily?" Liu Yuechu didn't care about anyone, even knowing that Xu Shan's mother was outside the door.

But her explanation made even Granny Fang roll her eyes.

It is true that the Duke is in charge outside the mansion, but who doesn't know that this Duke is most afraid of his wife, and Liu Yuechu always has the final say?

The guards obeyed and went ahead.

Liu Yuechu also ate breakfast and coaxed the child. She just lazily stayed there until Huang Wanwan brought Xu Xianglan into the mansion.

The carriage went directly into the mansion, so the Xu family members could not see Xu Xianglan.

Huang Wanwan finally understood what had happened. When Xu Xianglan mentioned the "marriage exchange," she became furious and cursed Xu Shan's ancestors for eight generations, which once again shocked Xu Xianglan.

The two met Liu Yuechu.

Without Xu Xianglan having to hesitate or be reluctant to speak, Huang Wanwan told her everything that had happened.

"...Tell me, is this really a father? He actually sends his own daughter to marry a fool, and then brings back a wife for his foolish son!"

"And his old mother was even worse. She went out and boasted about how much he valued this girl, which is why she was chosen by the official's family."

"I bother!"

"Isn't this just like giving away my granddaughter for money? They really want to squeeze every last bit of value out of her. I always thought my dad was a scoundrel, but I never imagined there was someone even worse!"

……

Huang Wanwan was angry the whole way, and after she finished cursing, she gulped down a large bowl of tea.

Liu Yuechu was also quite shocked when she heard her words.

"So, you didn't participate in the carving competition because your father wouldn't allow it?"

Xu Xianglan immediately nodded, "My father said that it is inconvenient for a woman like me to show my face in public, and besides, you are the only Duchess in this world. I am not worthy to be compared with you. I should wait to get married."

“Originally, I accepted it and thought I would just get married, since it’s really not a good age to get married. Besides, after I got married, I wouldn’t have to be treated like a slave to serve others anymore… I just didn’t expect…” Her voice choked up as she spoke, “I just didn’t expect that the person my father wanted me to marry would be an idiot.”

"The key issue is that the family is after your relationship, Madam, and I really don't want to."

“I would rather become a nun than marry into this family.”

Xu Xianglan knelt on the ground with a thud. "Please, Duchess, help me! I really don't want to marry! I don't want to be a burden to you, but I really can't leave the city on my own. Even if I did, I would probably be caught and brought back very soon..."

“I’ve never known anyone since I was a child, and you are the only person I can ask for help from.”

"Please, have great mercy and help me this time. I will repay you even if I have to be your ox or horse in my next life!"

Xu Xianglan knelt on the ground and kept kowtowing, soon leaving bloody marks on her forehead.

That gesture didn't look like a plea at all; it looked more like a suicide plea.

Xia Zhi quickly grabbed her, "Are you asking for a favor or trying to cheat us? Let's talk this out. Don't keep threatening to kill yourself and adding to our bad mood!"

Xu Xianglan wiped away her tears and dared not make any further movements.

Liu Yuechu pursed her lips. Although she knew that Xu Shan's family favored boys over girls and had Xu Xianglan take care of her mentally challenged brother since childhood, she did not expect that they had gone to such an extreme!

"I can give you another chance to participate in the carving competition, but you must be among the top 100. Do you dare to give it a try?"