To divorce his wife, the top scholar preferred being cuckolded to wearing a red hat.

The onlookers recognized the passing official as Lord Cheng of the Five Cities Garrison.

The other side was patrolling with two soldiers when they encountered this conflict at the entrance.

Looking at the official in his robes, Madam Qian felt a little dizzy. She quickly remembered that her son was now the top scholar in the imperial examinations, and her in-laws were the current Grand Secretary.

She wasn't afraid of this minor official in front of her.

"Lord Cheng," Madam Fu stepped forward, hoping for the best, and explained the situation: "Here's the thing. We're just a small business. We did what she asked for before; she only gave us twenty taels of silver, so of course we paid twenty taels. Now her daughter-in-law is dissatisfied. Instead of blaming herself for not spending money, she blames us for not satisfying her daughter-in-law. She's demanding a refund for the furniture and even wants us to compensate her fifty taels of silver."

"We're just running a small business. Just because she's the mother of a top scholar doesn't mean she can openly bully us. This is the capital city; isn't there any law here?"

“Madam, if it was your initial request, and they did it according to your requirements, you can’t return their furniture, and they can’t compensate you either,” Cheng Da said after understanding the situation.

Hearing his words, Madam Qian glared at him and said, "Whose side are you on? Why are you taking her side? Aren't you afraid of losing your official position if you take her side?"

Even a lowly official dared to speak to her.

Today, she's determined to show everyone her current status in the capital and see if anyone dares to oppose her.

"I wouldn't dare to make a decision on my own. Since Your Highness is here today, why don't we ask Your Highness to give your opinion?" Lord Cheng didn't take Qian's unreasonable behavior to heart. He simply pointed to a man dressed in luxurious clothes not far away.

The War King and Su Mingyue stood together; one was gentle and beautiful, the other handsome and dashing.

They were like a perfect couple, a match made in heaven.

Qian immediately spotted Su Mingyue standing side by side with the War King.

The War King stepped forward.

"Your Highness," Cheng Wu bowed.

"Madam," the War King called out to Madam Qian, "I attended the wedding of the top scholar with my fiancée. You still recognize me, don't you?"

"Your Highness, this matter has nothing to do with you. They failed to satisfy me, and I will make them pay compensation. You need not concern yourself with this."

"I didn't want to get involved; I just happened to be passing by and came to see what was going on." Xiao Zhan indeed didn't want to get involved, but he saw Su Mingyue staring at them, so he came to see what was happening.

"Yes, the prince and I were just passing by and came to see what was going on. Whatever your dispute is, you should handle it however you want. Our prince won't interfere. But I heard that Lord Su values ​​his reputation the most. If he finds out that his dear in-laws are willing to argue with people outside just to get some money in compensation, I wonder how he will feel."

Su Mingyue really didn't want to get involved, but she also didn't want the carpentry shop to be bullied by the old lady like this.

"Su Mingyue, mind your own business. I don't care whose fiancée you are. Now that you're not in our house, you have no right to interfere in our affairs."

"Who wants to meddle in your family's affairs?" Su Mingyue turned to Madam Fu and said, "Although the old lady is the mother of a top scholar, as you all know, she just got married. The new bride is the daughter of Master Su, and her status is immeasurable. I guess the new bride is in charge, so she doesn't dare to ask her new wife for money, and that's why she's come to you. She's the mother of a top scholar; she can do whatever she wants anywhere. Just give her the money first, and when her wife comes back, give the receipt to her new wife so she can pay you back. That's all."

Upon hearing her words, Qian was almost ready to rush over and hit her.

"Who are you talking about? Our Fu family has plenty of money, so we don't need the bride's money. Stop talking nonsense. It's just twenty taels of silver. I don't want it. I'll just consider it money for a few meat buns to feed the dogs."

Madam Qian was genuinely afraid that someone would bring this matter to Su Ziyu's attention.

Madam Qian stormed off with her entourage.

Before leaving, she made sure to have her furniture carried in.

Seeing that the person had left, Madam Fu breathed a sigh of relief and walked up to Su Mingyue with a smile:

"Miss, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to get the money today. You brought up the top scholar and Lord Su, but we're just small business people. How could we dare to offend such people?"

"She's just a paper tiger; she wouldn't dare make a big fuss." She knew Qian's character best.

They only dare to yell at people weaker than themselves.

If she were to encounter a truly powerful opponent, she wouldn't dare utter a single word.

"Everyone, disperse." Cheng Wu waved to the crowd who had gathered to watch the spectacle.

Seeing that there was no more excitement to be had, everyone dispersed.

"Your Highness." Cheng Wu, who used to be Xiao Zhan's soldier, felt a great sense of kinship upon seeing the prince. "Why are you out? It's been so long since I've seen you out."

"do you have time tomorrow?"

"what?"

Xiao Zhan gave him an invitation: "Come if you have time, otherwise it's fine."

Cheng Wu opened it and, delighted, waved to Xiao Zhan's retreating figure, saying, "I'll definitely be there tomorrow."

Su Mingyue was speechless when she saw him hand out another invitation: "Does the War King not worry about not being able to invite anyone to the banquet? Do you have to give out an invitation to everyone you meet?"

"Our War King's Mansion hasn't held a banquet in a long time. This is the first time, so of course it should be a grand affair. However, the War King's Mansion is currently without a mistress, so I'm not sure if the banquet can be held properly. Why don't you come back with me now and take a look? If there's anything amiss, I can have someone make adjustments as soon as possible."

"If I remember correctly, the steward and matrons in your household are capable of organizing even palace banquets. How could they not handle this small banquet?"

The War King sighed, "Sometimes being too smart isn't endearing either."

"I need to make you realize what kind of person I am, lest we develop feelings for each other over time. Will anyone from the palace come to the banquet tomorrow?"

"What do you think?"

"Are you serious?" Su Mingyue frowned.

“It’s always been real, so how could it be fake? Let me tell you, the Emperor is very shrewd. If it’s too fake, he won’t believe it. We’re going to do it for real. If we’re exposed, not only will you be in danger, but I will be too. You don’t want to put yourself in danger, do you?”

"Is it too late for me to break the contract now?"

"No chance."

“Miscalculation.” Su Mingyue walked up to Qian’s Medical Clinic. “You should go back now. I need to go in and see the patients.”

"Then I will wait for you on the other side and take you back in a while."

"No need, I can go back by myself."

"I haven't eaten either, let's go to your place for a meal together."

Su Mingyue: "..."

Wasn't the War King supposed to be aloof, cold-hearted, and indifferent to women?

Where did the aloofness go?