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

Lu Chengyuan also fell silent.

This is too obvious.

"Yuan Shu, why aren't you eating? Is the food not to your liking?"

Turning to face the family's concerned expressions, Wen Yuanshu shook her head: "No..."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that she had finally started eating.

The meal finally ended in a somewhat eerie atmosphere.

In the following days, everyone in the Marquis's mansion took turns staying at home and did not go to see Wen Yuanshu. They simply let Wen Yuanshu know that her parents, brothers, and sisters-in-law were all there.

-

After resting at the Marquis's residence for a few days, Wen Yuanshu received news and returned to the Lu residence.

Two weary travelers from afar stood awkwardly in the neat and elegant front hall of the Lu family home, unsure of what to do with their hands.

A maidservant brought forward tea and snacks and said softly, "Young masters, you must be tired from your journey. Please have a seat."

The younger one instinctively shook his head: "We're dirty, so we won't sit!"

The larger one nodded as well.

Seeing this, the maid couldn't help but chuckle: "Anyway, these cushions need to be washed. You two are honored guests, so there's no need to be so formal."

Wu Lichuan shook his head again: "No need."

His voice was calm, though somewhat hoarse.

He looked around and said, "The people who came to pick us up said my little sister is here, but I don't know..."

"Oh, Miss Wu is indeed here. I have already sent someone to tell her, but... perhaps something has happened."

Wu Lichuan nodded, a hint of melancholy flashing in his eyes.

After waiting quietly for a while, footsteps approached, and the maids around them bowed to the newcomer. "Madam."

Wen Yuanshu strode into the front hall, her gaze falling on the Wu brothers, and she trembled slightly.

The two brothers were both so thin they were practically skin and bones; they were just big and small skeletons standing there, and their clothes were extremely thin. Fortunately, the weather was warm, so they hadn't been cold on their way here.

When Wen Yuanshu looked at the two brothers, the two brothers were also looking at her.

The lady in front of me looked to be only about twenty years old. She was beautiful and had an air of nobility, like the moon in the sky.

"You must be Madam Lu," Wu Lichuan realized, and immediately knelt down, lifting his robe. "I am deeply grateful for Madam Lu's help."

Wu Jingchen quickly followed suit and bowed to Wen Yuanshu.

Wu Lichuan's every move was very disciplined, clearly showing that he had studied etiquette well. In contrast, Wu Jingchen's behavior seemed rather inappropriate.

Wen Yuanshu stepped aside and then quickly stepped forward to help them up: "Get up quickly."

Wu Lichuan avoided her hand, his eyes still lowered: "We're dirty, don't get your hands dirty, Madam."

As he spoke, Wu Lichuan stood up.

Even though the man before me was disheveled, his back was straight, showing his integrity and character. If it weren't for a sudden disaster, such a person would probably have achieved great things.

Looking at him, Wen Yuanshu felt a mix of emotions.

“We’ve already prepared a yard for you,” Wen Yuanshu said. “Get some rest first.”

"Thank you ma'am."

Seeing that the two looked increasingly haggard, Wen Yuanshu didn't delay and personally led them to the guesthouse that had been arranged beforehand.

The guesthouse had already been cleaned and was simply furnished, but it was fully equipped and much better than their accommodations in Lingnan.

As soon as Wu Jingchen entered the guesthouse, his eyes lit up, and he rushed inside, looking around the room.

Wu Lichuan cupped his hands in thanks to Wen Yuanshu and said, "Thank you for taking me in, Madam, and thank you for caring so much about my family's affairs."

As he spoke, he bowed deeply to Wen Yuanshu.

“Since you have been wronged, you should naturally be exonerated. However, for you, this day has come far too late.”

The once large family has now dwindled to just these three people.

Wu Lichuan pursed his thin lips slightly.

It's too late.

But it's still better than being unable to change one's fate for generations.