She was buried alive at the start, but she's determined to smash her ex-husband's head in

In less than a month, he lost a full one hundred taels of silver.

Why would a scholar who only knew how to read and write gamble? He had a marriage with the Minister's family, and as long as he did his duty, he didn't have to worry about his future career.

Mother Liu cried out again, "It's all because of the Lin family that my son has come to this! If it weren't for wanting a better dowry for the Third Miss, why would my son have gambled away his money?! It's all the Lin family's fault! You should pay off my son's debts!!!"

The Lin family wasn't short of money to give one hundred taels, but this money didn't come from thin air. It was all earned little by little by Lin Zhengwen, working from dawn till dusk. It could be given to beggars struggling to make ends meet on the street, used to help disaster victims, or even used to help children who wanted to study but couldn't afford a tutor.

But you must never give it to someone because of their own greed, which leads to a bottomless pit of gambling. Once a person gets involved in gambling, their life is over!

He used to be such a good child, but now he's been beaten like this because of his greed! He's lying on the ground, utterly humiliated, while his mother takes him to the woman's house demanding money.

Lin Qingwei looked at Madam Ye: "Does Father know about this?"

Madam Ye nearly ground her teeth to powder, then nodded and said, "Master is furious. He told me to resolve this matter as soon as possible, and said that Shuhui cannot marry such a gambler! Their marriage is off!"

Why did this mother and son have to barge in during their meal? How could Lin Zhengwen not know?

He was a man who cared a lot about his reputation and image. When he heard people outside gossiping that the Minister's family was going to marry their illegitimate daughter to such an uneducated gambler, it was clear that they were mistreating their illegitimate daughter.

He was so angry that he glared and scolded Ye Shi, saying that she hadn't investigated properly beforehand, which caused trouble for the Lin family!

The Ye family was truly wronged!

Mr. Liu has always had a good reputation. He has been ambitious and hardworking since childhood and there is nothing to criticize about him. Apart from his mother being a bit domineering, he is really a good match for Lin Shuhui.

Who would have thought he would do something like this! It's unbelievable!

Lin Qingwei glanced at Lin Shuhui, who was still crying pitifully, looking like a victim, but Lin Qingwei knew that she was definitely involved in this matter...

"Since Father has spoken, Mother should pack up the things they sent after placing the order and kick these two people out of the manor along with them. Anyway, these two people have nothing to do with our Lin family anymore."

Liu's mother was not having it. If her son really broke off his engagement with Lin Shuhui, who would they ask to repay the debt of one hundred taels?

As soon as Lin Qingwei finished speaking, Liu's mother got up from the ground and rushed to Lin Shuhui's side.

"Shuhui! Zizhen is your fiancé! You can't just stand by and watch him die! He did all this just to be worthy of you! If anyone's to blame, it's you! You're such a kind girl! You can't just stand by and watch him die!"

Lin Shuhui was terrified and hid behind Aunt Liu. Aunt Liu was furious, her face flushed. Even though she was usually cautious and never stood out, she couldn't hold back this time.

She forcefully pushed Liu's mother away, her voice shrill with anger: "What fiancé! Don't talk nonsense! Shuhui has nothing to do with him anymore! Get out of the Lin residence right now!"

Aunt Liu held Lin Shuhui tightly, her heart filled with extreme hatred. It was all her own fault! She had underestimated everything!

They really thought Madam had arranged a good marriage for Shuhui! Who would have thought Liu Zizhen would turn out to be such a person! And his mother is even more unreasonable! If Shuhui really marries him, who knows how much suffering she'll endure!

The scene was chaotic.

Liu's mother and Aunt Liu continued their entanglement, while Lin Shuhui sobbed softly. A group of debt collectors, poised to pounce, glared fiercely at Lin Qingwei and Ye Shi, determined not to leave until they received their money.

Liu Zizhen, who was lying on the ground, had actually been awake for a while, but he didn't dare to move, afraid that others would notice that he was already awake.

"What should we do, Qingwei! We can't get rid of them! They're even blaming the Lin family for everything. If word gets out, it will damage your father's reputation!" Madam Ye was frantic.

At this moment, Chunqi jogged over and whispered something in Lin Qingwei's ear. Lin Qingwei nodded.

She walked up to the group of menacing debt collectors and said, "Brother, could you lend me your stick? We can talk about paying off the debt."

Although the man didn't know what Lin Qingwei was going to do, he didn't hesitate for a moment when he heard that he could get money, and handed over the stick in his hand.

Lin Qingwei brandished the stick, finding it fairly easy to handle, and then, to everyone's bewilderment, struck Liu Zizhen on the back with it, causing him to scream like a pig being slaughtered.

Liu's mother ran back excitedly: "Son! You're finally awake!"

Liu Zizhen grimaced in pain but still managed to wink at his mother before his eyes rolled back and he fainted again.

Understanding immediately, Liu's mother pinched her thigh and started crying again, pointing at Lin Qingwei and saying, "What have you done! You beat my son like this! You have to pay compensation!!!"

"How much compensation?" Lin Qingwei took out a contract of indenture. "Is Miss Fengxian's contract of indenture sufficient?"

"How did you get Fengxian's indenture?!" Liu Zizhen suddenly woke up again, his tone excited, his eyes fixed on the thing in Lin Qingwei's hand. "Give her to me!"

"Why should I give it to you? I bought it with my own money." Lin Qingwei folded the indenture and put it into her sleeve.

She had a chair brought over and sat down. Lin Shuhui's face was rather pale, but she kept hiding behind Aunt Liu, crying with one eye peeking out to stare at Lin Qingwei.

Completely bewildered, Ye walked over to Lin Qingwei and asked, "Who is Fengxian?"

"That's a question for Young Master Liu," Lin Qingwei said. "Does your mother know when Young Master Liu became involved with Miss Fengxian and gambled away almost all his family fortune to redeem her?"

Liu's mother looked bewildered, and for a moment thought she was hallucinating.

Liu Zizhen, his neck stiff, dared not look at his mother, and continued to shout, "Give me Fengxian's indenture! I'll leave the Lin family immediately! I'll never appear before the Third Miss again!"

"What do you mean! Who is Fengxian! Didn't you say you went gambling because the Third Miss thought you were too poor and didn't want to marry you?!" Mother Liu pulled her son directly in front of her, her eyes wide open and covered with bloodshot veins.

"Mother! Let's talk about this when we get back!"

Liu Zizhen knelt on the ground, looking at Lin Qingwei with utter pleading: "Young Miss! Please give me Fengxian's indenture! I'll do anything you want! Just give me Fengxian's indenture!!!"

"I'm afraid you don't know yet," Lin Qing said with a smile to Liu's mother, "Miss Fengxian is pregnant with your son's child. You're going to be a grandmother!"

Liu's mother was on the verge of a breakdown! Who would want a child born to a courtesan?!