Divorced woman with child travels through time

Chen Wenfang strode into the house with a face full of anger, cursing inwardly, "How can there be such a shameless person in the world! And a woman at that, she's utterly shameless!"

She grew angrier the more she thought about it. She had actually agreed to the other party's request. She felt increasingly remorseful. How could she have been so stupid?

At this moment, the crowd inside the room formed a circle, and in the center of the crowd, Zheng Wanyi was crying her eyes out, tears streaming down her face, pleading desperately for something. When others asked her what had happened, she kept her lips tightly shut, only continuing to beg Wang Erniu to grant her request first.

Wang Erniu stood aside, his face so gloomy it seemed like it could drip water. He was unmoved by Zheng Wanyi's pleas and didn't even bother to look at her.

Lu Xiong's face was also extremely ugly. He sat to the side, staring intently at the scene before him, his anger burning ever brighter. Zheng Xinyi, sitting beside him, was equally in a terrible mood. Her hands were tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, her nails almost digging into her palms.

Today was supposed to be Zheng Xinyi's big day, but it was completely ruined by this uninvited guest! And it was her childhood friend, her younger sister! How dare she do that!

Zheng Xinyi's resentment and helplessness were intertwined, making her almost unable to control herself.

Just then, Lü Xiong suddenly turned around, his gaze fixed intently on Zheng Xinyi. His eyes were sharp and keen, and he immediately noticed Zheng Xinyi's hand tightly gripping the hem of her clothes. Without hesitation, he stood up, strode to Zheng Xinyi's side, gently took her hand, and whispered, "Don't do that, let go."

Zheng Xinyi felt a sense of relief, as if a great weight had been lifted from her shoulders.

She slowly released her grip, using the fan in her hand to gaze tenderly at Lü Xiong. Lü Xiong felt her gaze and turned to meet her eyes. Their eyes met, and they both smiled shyly for a moment.

Magistrate Zheng tried his best to pull Zheng Wanyi, but she remained motionless as if nailed to the ground.

"General Wang, please grant my request!" Zheng Wanyi's voice was pleading, tears welling in her eyes. She knew her request was excessive, even rude. However, her inner desire disregarded all that, and even her last shred of shame couldn't stop her from speaking her mind.

Zheng Wanyi tried her best to make her crying more poignant and moving, hoping to touch Wang Erniu's heart.

Seeing this scene, Wang Erniu understood immediately, and felt a wave of disgust. This woman was most likely Zheng San's daughter. How could this whole family be so ruthless and unscrupulous?

“Madam Zheng, whatever you ask for, I cannot grant it. I hope you will leave quickly.” Although Wang Erniu’s tone was still relatively gentle, the determination in it was obvious.

Just then, Chen Wenfang walked out with a gloomy expression, barely able to contain her anger and embarrassment at being deceived.

“That’s right, Zheng San Niangzi, you’re not feeling well, you should go home and rest early. Don’t let your parents worry!” Chen Wenfang emphasized the word “parents”, her words carrying a hint of coldness and sarcasm.

Zheng Wanyi, as if she couldn't understand human speech, continued to cry as she said to Wang Erniu, "But Madam Chen has already agreed, General, please let me stay with you. I am so understanding and beautiful, why don't you want me?"

"So what if you're beautiful? You're all looks and no brains! You don't even have a sense of propriety or shame. What do you have to be proud of?" Wang Erniu couldn't help but mock.

"And what about her? She's all looks and no brains, a widow, and I heard she eloped with someone!" Zheng Wanyi went crazy!

"Shut up!" Magistrate Zheng shouted, "Gag her!"

Seeing this, Caiyun quickly stepped forward and stuffed a handkerchief into her mouth. "Mmm!"

Then he pulled Zheng Wanyi, who was kneeling on the ground, up and lifted her up like a chick.

She gave the old woman next to her a wink, and the old woman understood immediately. She and Caiyun then dragged Zheng Wanyi out together.

"I don't want to! Let me go! I won't go! General Wang, your wife has promised me that as long as you are willing to take me as your wife, she will agree. She has promised!" Zheng Wanyi broke free from the old woman, pulled out her handkerchief, and cried and shouted, making a fuss like a child who had not received a gift. She grabbed the leg of the county magistrate Zheng who was closest to her, preventing herself from being pulled away.

"What a disgrace! You've ruined the family reputation!" Magistrate Zheng was dragged away in a sorry state, unable to pull his leg out.

Hearing her say such things, he could no longer hold back. "You may be shameless, but I am!" Magistrate Zheng's face turned pale. He kicked Zheng Wanyi hard, knocking her to the ground, and angrily cursed, "She's probably having a fit of hysteria. Take her away quickly."

"Oh? I see!" A voice of sudden realization came from the crowd of onlookers. "I was wondering which noble lady would lose her composure and do such a thing?"

"Alas, what a pity!" someone sighed regretfully. "Looking at her beautiful face, she should have been a lady of high birth, but who would have thought..."

However, just as everyone was sighing in admiration, Magistrate Lou calmly said, "No matter how good one's appearance is, one's character is even more important." His voice was not loud, but it was like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing the murmurs of the crowd.

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. What was supposed to be a joyous occasion had been ruined by her antics. Considering Chen Wenfang's efforts on the side, they all agreed that Magistrate Lou's words made sense. So they stopped talking and silently watched as Zheng Wanyi, supported by Caiyun, cried and wailed all the way to the side courtyard.

This scene was naturally witnessed by Zheng's mother, who was standing at a distance. Gazing at her daughter's disheveled figure, she couldn't help but feel a surge of sorrow.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the guards were arranged to see off the guests.

Chen Wenfang, her face pale, followed Wang Erniu into the side courtyard. Zheng's mother hesitated before coming up to plead for them.

Zheng Wanyi stared wide-eyed in terror at the menacing-looking people before her, her body trembling uncontrollably. She tried to scream, but found her mouth tightly gagged with cloth, only able to make muffled sounds.

Just then, she saw her mother rushing over. Zheng Wanyi's tears flowed like a burst dam, and she shook her head desperately, signaling to her mother to save her.

Zheng's mother was frantic with worry. Ignoring the stares of those around her and her own pride, she knelt down with a thud and pleaded, "General Wang, please have mercy! It's all because my daughter is so ignorant. She's still young and doesn't understand things! Please, have mercy on her and let her go!"

Zheng's mother's voice was filled with despair and pleading; her forehead almost touched the ground, as if that might soften General Wang's heart.