Only after being reborn did I realize that I was the white moonlight of a powerful minister.

After Zhou and her son left, Fusheng, who was behind the door, went to Derong Garden to give a reply.

The Lin family and their family could stop the rumors from spreading, but with Zhou's mother's visit today, the old lady could no longer keep it a secret.

Just as things were almost settled, Ye Wanning and Lin went to Derong Garden together, and not long after, Ye Wanyu and her sister also arrived.

Ye Wanning slowly recounted the process of meeting Zhou's mother, while observing her grandmother's expression. "These days, there have been many rumors circulating outside, but my sister-in-law and I thought that since the rumors haven't been confirmed yet, we shouldn't let our grandmother worry about it for the time being. Today, after Madam Zhou came to visit, I've seen clearly that the Zhou family is not a good place to go."

No sooner had she finished speaking than the old woman came in and said that Fusheng had arrived.

Old Madam Ye had just fainted from anger, and only after taking a couple of sips of ginseng tea did she regain some strength. "Let him in and give his answer. I want to see what this Xu woman can say next."

After entering the room, Fusheng glanced at Ye Wanning before cautiously replying, "Madam Zhou means that the rumors are true, but so what? It's good that the engagement is broken off, so that Zhou Hanlin and Miss Xu can get married. She was cursing at the door for a while, and it was Zhou Hanlin who took her away."

"That shameless shrew!" Old Madam Ye, who came from a distinguished family, couldn't bring herself to use such vulgar language. She patted her chest and gasped for breath, while Granny Feng beside her helped her catch her breath.

"Grandmother, don't be angry. It's not worth ruining your health." Ye Wanning squatted down in front of her grandmother. "You should think positively. It's a good thing to see the true colors of Zhou Yu's family before marrying him. Otherwise, wouldn't I be crying every day after I marry into their family?"

"My Wan Ning, I watched you grow up. After your parents passed away, you grew up a lot. You helped with the household affairs at such a young age, and you endured whatever others said about you. I thought that Zhou Yu had finally made it through the imperial examination, but it turns out that Zhou Yu is a heartless bastard!" Old Madam Ye hugged Ye Wan Ning and cried bitterly.

The others also shed tears. Ye Wanyu said that the Zhou family could not be let off so easily. "I always thought Zhou Yu was a hypocrite. He ate our food and used our things, but he even had a child and a mistress. How could he do this to my eldest sister? I think we should not only break off the engagement, but also have our brothers go to Zhou Yu and demand an explanation. All the money we have spent on him over the years should be returned to us!"

Lin pulled Ye Wanyu's hand, signaling her not to stir up trouble.

Ye Wanning agreed, saying, "Second sister is right. We can't let them bully us for nothing."

"Is this a good idea?" Ye Wanhua was the most timid and had always been indecisive.

Ye Wanning said there was nothing wrong with it. "Zhou Yu can do something like this, why should we care about his reputation? The Ye family was willing to support his studies because they considered him their future son-in-law. Since they want to break off the engagement, they should get all that money back. If Zhou Yu doesn't give it to us, we'll let the whole capital see how he cheats on his wife and lives off her!"

After saying that, Ye Wanning sent someone to fetch her brothers.

After crying several times, Old Madam Ye calmed down a bit and took Ye Wanning's hand, saying, "Our family is in the right and we're not afraid to break off the engagement with Zhou Yu, but what will you do in the future?"

"Grandmother, don't worry about me. I'll live my own life. If I don't find a suitable husband, I'll take Yunzhi to live on the estate. It won't delay my sisters' marriage. My elder brother and sister-in-law are both tolerant people. They won't let me go hungry." Ye Wanning had already planned her escape route.

Old Madam Ye refused, saying, "How can I face your parents if I let you live on the estate? It's Zhou Yu's fault for being blind and not appreciating you. Let's break off the engagement with the Zhou family first, and Grandmother will definitely help you find a better husband!"

A woman's marriage is like a second reincarnation. Fortunately, Ye Wanning's family is not a rigid old-fashioned family. They love her and are willing to turn against Zhou Yu for her sake.

When Ye Mingyue and Ye Mingde returned, they heard that Zhou's mother had come to cause trouble. Even the usually composed Ye Mingde was so angry that he smashed his teacup, exclaiming, "This is outrageous!"

"The engagement must be annulled! It absolutely must be annulled!" Ye Mingyue, who already knew Zhou Yu's true colors, chimed in, "That bastard Zhou Yu, the robber should be beaten to a pulp!"

As soon as you mention Zhou Yu, Zhou Yu arrives.

The gatekeeper said that Zhou Yu had arrived at the gate and wanted to personally apologize to the young lady and beg forgiveness from the Ye family.

Old Madam Ye said she would not see him, "There's no need for him to apologize; our Ye family cannot bear such a responsibility!"

Ye Mingde was the head of the family, and considering the interests of the extended family, he decided to have the gatekeeper lead the person to the front hall.

Without a second thought, Ye Mingyue ran to the front hall. When Ye Wanning and the others arrived, Zhou Yu was curled up on the ground. Ye Mingyue kicked her twice more, still not satisfied. "You dare to bully my sister? Do you really think the Ye family has no one to rely on?"

Zhou Yu was in so much pain that she vomited, completely losing her composure.

Seeing that her second brother had finished beating him, Ye Wanning went over and said, "Second brother, don't be angry. Hitting him is a waste of your energy."

"Wan Ning, I...I've come to apologize to you." Zhou Yu wasn't his mother, and he knew very well that to climb the social ladder quickly, he needed a good reputation. Now, only Ye Wan Ning could salvage his reputation. He knelt before her, "I was confused, I was wrong, but I've never had any feelings for my cousin. The child was an accident after I was drunk. I never intended to accept my cousin; my heart belongs only to you. The Ye family has been incredibly kind to me; how could I do something so ungrateful? I knew nothing about what happened before, including my mother's visit today!"

Zhou Yu said he could swear to God.

When Ye Wanning lowered her eyes, all she could see was overwhelming hatred. "Zhou Yu, I don't need your apology, and I won't believe your words. If you're going to be a man, admit what you did and stop bothering me."

"No, I can't live without you." Zhou Yu shook his head vigorously. "I swear to God, I will never take a concubine in this life, and you will be the only woman I have. I will also send my cousin and child far away. As for my mother, she gave birth to me and raised me, and I should be filial to her. You can understand me, right?"

"No!" Ye Wanning's attitude was firm. "Ever since your mother insulted the Ye family, I have never been able to treat her as an elder. Zhou Yu, you have truly disappointed me!"

After saying that, Ye Wanning turned to look at her second brother.

Ye Mingyue immediately understood and dragged Zhou Yu outside, saying, "From now on, don't let me see you, or I'll beat you every time I see you!"

"Second brother!" Ye Mingde told Ye Mingyue to be mindful of his image, but Ye Mingyue didn't care.

Ye Wanning took out the prepared marriage certificate and tokens and handed them to her elder brother, saying, "Thank you for making this trip for me, elder brother. Besides breaking off the engagement, Zhou Yu also needs to return all the money he has used from the Ye family over the years."

“We’re siblings, so let’s not talk about hardship.” Ye Mingde looked at his graceful younger sister, who was clearly sensible and well-behaved, and everyone praised her, but she had encountered a scoundrel like Zhou Yu. He felt sorry for his sister, but he didn’t dare to show it too much, for fear of putting pressure on her. “Don’t worry, the Zhou family has made things so ugly, I won’t care about saving face for either side. What’s rightfully mine will be taken back.”

Ye Wanning hummed in agreement. This incident had thoroughly angered her older brother, and neither he nor her second brother would let Zhou Yu off easily.

At this moment, Ye Mingyue threw Zhou Yu onto the carriage, just as Xie Bohuai and his servant rode by.

Xie Bohuai reined in the reins and had just stopped when he heard a passerby ask Ye Mingyue what he was going to do.

"Go to the Zhou family to annul my sister's engagement and demand an explanation!" Ye Mingyue sat on the carriage shaft. With him there, neither Zhou Yu nor that shrewish Mrs. Zhou would get away with it.

Annulment the engagement? Xie Bohuai looked at the Ye family's carriage and turned his horse around.

"Sir, where are you going? The town government office is in the east!" Qingshan chased after him, puzzled.