The sickly son died young? After the marriage exchange, I will bring prosperity to his entire clan f

"A relative found a job for a family member, and my family is coming over. We're moving in together," Du Mingxian could only explain simply.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ya's eyes showed envy. "That's great. The whole family can be taken care of in the capital."

"Hmm, how is Young Master Jiang today?"

"He's much better, but I don't know if his body can hold out until the final examination."

Du Mingxian and Liu Ya also had a connection, and seeing her like this, she kindly reminded her, "You can't take care of Young Master Jiang like that in the future. That's not out of love, that's harming him."

Liu Ya gave an awkward laugh, "Yes, I'll be more careful in the future."

“A good official not only needs to be learned, but also needs to be in good health. If you are out of breath after taking a few steps, what can you do? The court needs talented people.”

Liu Ya took his words to heart, "Yes, yes, I know."

"Sister Liu, is there something you need?"

Liu Ya then remembered that she had come to express her gratitude. "I came here to thank you properly."

"We're all acquaintances and neighbors, Sister Liu is too kind."

Liu Ya handed the bowl in her hand to Du Mingxian, saying, "This is food I made myself; you can keep it."

Du Mingxian accepted it without hesitation, saying, "Thank you, Sister Liu Ya."

"Why are you so polite?"

"Wait a minute, I'll pour the food into our own bowls, and you can take your bowl back."

"Okay, okay, if there's anything else you haven't tidied up or if you need my help, just tell me," Liu Ya said.

Du Mingxian's voice came from inside the house, "We're not in a hurry, we can take our time to tidy up."

"well."

Du Mingxian had no intention of leaving anytime soon, and was leisurely packing up when someone broke into the courtyard and entered Du Mingxian's room that very night.

For the past two days, Du Mingxian and the others have been sleeping in the space. After Ling Silang entered the space, he could not enter or leave without Du Mingxian's permission, and only Du Mingxian could sense the outside world.

Du Mingxian didn't notice when someone entered the courtyard, but when someone pried open their room door, she woke up instantly. She quietly got up and was about to go out.

Ling Silang grabbed her hand. "Is there some noise outside?"

"Ah."

"Could it be a member of the Wu family?"

Du Mingxian thought about it and felt that it must be true. Wu Daniu had taken her back without accomplishing anything, and she left first, so Wu Daniu must be dissatisfied.

Du Mingxian was right. Biyu responded to Wu Sihua and sent someone to secretly pass on the information to Wu Daniu's men. The message was passed from one person to another until it finally reached Wu Daniu's ears.

Wu Daniu now considers Du Mingxian his own, but... this person actually dared to run away.

He didn't have the right before, but now that he does, it's unacceptable for someone to challenge him like this.

Wu Daniu immediately found several strong subordinates and led them to the courtyard that Ling Silang had rented.

They also had someone pry open the door to Ling Silang's room.

Du Mingxian and Ling Silang were still inside the space and hadn't left.

“You stay inside, I’ll go out. Wu Daniu must have something to rely on to dare to bring people here.”

"I'll go out with you. They'll take you there in a bit. What are your plans?"

Ling Silang had already thought of countless ways to deal with these people, but he still insisted on following Du Mingxian's idea.

Du Mingxian was also helpless, "I think... I'll go with him and see what he's up to."

Ling Silang frowned. "They didn't know you knew martial arts before. Now that they've brought you back, they'll definitely have someone watching you."

"Hmm." Du Mingxian agreed. "So what? If I want to, I can. If I don't want to, who can do anything to me? At worst, I'll just hide."

Ling Silang hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Actually, I can use medicine."

"No need, I'll go take a look. The grudge between the Wu family and me needs to be resolved."

"OK then."

The person outside approached the bed, and the moment the bed curtains were lifted, Du Mingxian and Ling Silang appeared on the bed, fully dressed, as if they had been waiting for them.

Wu Daniu stood high in the room, looking down at the two men, and felt a surge of anger.

"Du Mingxian, how dare you run away?"

"What's there to be afraid of?" Du Mingxian asked, seemingly unafraid.

When Wu Daniu's men were about to make a move, Du Mingxian's face turned cold. "If you want to take me away, then take me away. But if your men dare to hurt anyone else, I'll make you pay."

Wu Daniu had never seen Du Mingxian so angry since he met her, and seeing it now felt quite novel. "Fine, whatever you say goes."

He then ordered his subordinates, "Let him go." He then looked at Du Mingxian, "Are you coming with me yourself, or..."

"I'll go by myself." Du Mingxian got up, put on a cloak, glanced back at Ling Silang and gave him a reassuring look, then left with Wu Daniu's men.

Wu Daniu's men sneaked in by climbing over the wall and opening the door from the inside. They deliberately kept it a secret and didn't cause too much of a commotion.

Du Mingxian swaggered away with Wu Daniu.

Du Mingxian was taken back to that house, but not to the same courtyard as before, but to a secluded little courtyard.

Wu Daniu was not satisfied with the arrangement, but he was even more dissatisfied with Du Mingxian's escape. "You should reflect on this here and think it over carefully. When you've made up your mind, I'll get you a better house."

Du Mingxian didn't say anything.

Wu Daniu turned and left without saying anything, but he instructed the people outside, "Keep a close eye on your master. If he disappears again, I'll skin you alive next time."

"Yes."

Du Mingxian didn't go out, but upon hearing this "yes," she knew there were several people in the courtyard, and she wasn't planning to leave yet.

She was taken back, but it was uncertain whether she would be able to catch Ling Silang's parade through the streets on horseback.

On Ling Silang's side, Du Mingxian was taken away by another man openly, which was humiliating for a man, but he was not in a hurry. Instead, he sat at the table and calmly began to write.

The next day, within just half a day, the Wu family was in an uproar.

Wu Daniu specially prepared a house for his younger siblings called Wu Residence, which was managed by Du Mingwei. Right now, Du Mingwei is causing a ruckus.

Wu Erniu was annoyed to no end. "Who is my brother? So what if he keeps a mistress? It's not worth you making such a fuss."

"Is that a mistress? That's an illegitimate child. I'm his legal wife, and the baby in my belly..."

Wu Erniu cast a glare at her, and Du Mingwei immediately felt as if she had been choked, not daring to say a word, let alone think about the things she had done in the past, for fear of being resented.

“Sister-in-law, now that the news has spread, you should be worried about my brother’s relationship with that person, not jealousy here. You should help my brother out of this predicament; nothing else matters.”