May this scumbag husband, who favored his concubine over his wife, rest in peace.

"What happens next?"

"In the future?" Cuiyu blinked. "There's no future. It's good enough that I can get through this safely."

She left in a hurry, taking only gold and silver jewelry with her. She didn't know how to sell them or take care of herself. In her mind, if things went well, she could see Lingnan before she died; if not, she would die halfway there.

But dying anywhere is better than dying in a den of iniquity.

Hearing her say that, Wen Yuanshu felt a slight pang in her heart.

Such a young child...

“I will ask someone to inquire about removing your citizenship,” Wen Yuanshu said. “You stay in the capital for now. If all goes well, I will have someone send you to Lingnan.”

Although she didn't quite understand why this girl was running off to Lingnan, she knew that this girl was a person with her own opinions.

Cuiyu's eyes lit up: "Madam, you said... you're going to remove my household registration and send me to Lingnan?"

Wen Yuanshu nodded slightly: "You saved me, so of course I should do my part."

Cuiyu and Baitong exchanged a glance and couldn't help but cheer and scream.

Wen Yuanshu was startled by the sudden commotion, and when she came to her senses, she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

They're just kids after all.

Originally, Wen Yuanshu had planned to stroll around the capital with Bai Tong after lunch, but now, her plans have been completely disrupted.

After all, the place where Bai Tong was currently living was not well-defended. If Cui Yu's existence were discovered, it would cause trouble for Bai Tong and the others. Therefore, Wen Yuanshu simply took her home and settled her in.

Although the Lu residence was not large, it had many empty courtyards. Wen Yuanshu had one of them prepared and then asked Cuiyu to move in.

But Cuiyu was somewhat uneasy.

"Madam, can I really stay here without having to do anything?"

Cuiyu asked this question countless times.

Wen Yuanshu nodded as before: "No need to do anything, just stay here. But you can't go out until the household registration issue is resolved. You'll be bored for a while."

Cuiyu took a deep breath.

If it were the kind of boring life where you just eat and sleep, without having to rack your brains to please a man, she would be more than willing to live that way.

So, Cuiyu stayed at the Lu residence for the time being.

When Lu Chengyuan returned in the evening, he wasn't too surprised to learn that Cuiyu was staying there.

He pressed his temples; "Those two brats, they only embarrass me when they go out."

Wen Yuanshu couldn't help but laugh out loud.

“You’re still laughing,” Lu Chengyuan stretched out his long arm and pulled the person into his arms. “I’m embarrassed, but you can’t escape either.”

That's why they say husband and wife are one.

They share the same face.

“Then you’d better take it easy,” Wen Yuanshu said, wrapping her arms around his neck. “I still have my pride.”

The two were practically an old married couple, and Wen Yuanshu did this action very naturally, but Lu Chengyuan's gaze became even more profound.

Sensing the change in the person, Wen Yuanshu's eyes widened: "You can't be serious?"

"Yes."

Lu Chengyuan lifted Wen Yuanshu up with one hand and strode toward the bed.

"Madam, we have news."

Chunhua's voice rang out from outside.

"We'll talk about it tomorrow," Lu Chengyuan said in a low voice, revealing a hint of impatience.

Chunhua nodded and turned back to continue embroidering her wedding dress.

It's obvious that she's not needed today.

Lu Chengyuan left early the next morning.

A little later, after Wen Yuanshu got up, she called Chunhua in: "Any news from the Ministry of Revenue?"

"The Ministry of Revenue said they would expedite the process."

Wen Yuanshu had actually expected the Ministry of Revenue to agree so readily.

After all, Cuiyu had some connection with Prince Jin before, but now that Prince Jin has lost power and left the capital, the Ministry of Revenue will naturally not make things difficult for her anymore.

Wen Yuanshu nodded and went to find Cuiyu herself to tell her the news.

As expected, there was another round of cheers and screams.

"Madam, you are so kind! You are like my second parents!" If it weren't for her inappropriate behavior, Cuiyu would have wanted to hug Wen Yuanshu tightly.

"It's alright," Wen Yuanshu said with a smile. "However, no matter how fast the Ministry of Revenue tries, the necessary procedures still need to be followed. It will probably take three to five days. I'm afraid you'll have to put up with this for a few days."