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

In her past life, she followed in her mother's footsteps.

She would give men unlimited amounts of money, and once they achieved success, she would become a dispensable pawn.

She retraced her mother's steps. Now, looking back, she wants to slap herself.

Fu Jingsheng looked guilty upon hearing Su Mingyue's words. He looked away and said in an unnatural voice, "You must have misheard. I'm already married, how could I possibly call another woman?"

Su Mingyue knew he wouldn't admit it, but she wasn't in a hurry. She figured he'd make his move in the next couple of days.

My mother-in-law said that she was immoral, disrespectful to her elders, unfilial, and had no children.

She really wanted to laugh at the point about having no offspring.

When she married Fu Jingsheng, she was menstruating, so they couldn't consummate their marriage. After her period ended, Fu Jingsheng was recommended to Jingfeng Academy in the capital. Fu Jingsheng cherished this opportunity and set off from home immediately upon receiving the news.

He held her hand and said, "My wife, I don't know when we'll be able to go home after this separation. I'm leaving the family in your care. Don't worry, I will study hard and pass the imperial examination with flying colors, so you can become the wife of the top scholar and enjoy endless glory."

She was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes, and she repeatedly assured him, "You can focus on your studies, I'll take care of everything at home. As for the money, I'll arrange for it to be deposited in the bank every month, just remember to go and collect it."

Fu Jingsheng walked away, turning back every few steps.

The next time I'm back is now.

They haven't even consummated their marriage, how could she possibly be pregnant? It would be really interesting if she actually gave birth to a child.

"My lord, you are now a top scholar, and there must be many girls who like you. I am not a jealous person. If there are any you like, you can take them as concubines. I will definitely treat them as sisters."

"Mingyue, what nonsense are you talking about? You've worked so hard for me to become the top scholar in the imperial examination. How could I be such an ungrateful person?"

Su Mingyue blushed shyly: "Husband, I am so happy to have married you."

Looking at her gentle and sweet face, Fu Jingsheng felt a sudden urge to hug her.

Su Mingyue had already gotten up: "You were drunk yesterday and didn't get to see your clansmen properly. There are still many clansmen waiting for you outside."

Fu Jingsheng's earlier thoughts about what he needed to do today were overshadowed.

What was he just doing? Su Mingyue can't stay.

If Su Mingyue stays, how will Ziyu explain it?

He can't possibly let Ziyu become his concubine; the Grand Secretary would probably want to kill him.

Su Mingyue helped him get dressed and tied his hair up, then waited for Fu Jingsheng to go outside for breakfast.

Outside, the old lady glared at Su Mingyue when she saw that he had gotten up late: "Mingyue, how did you serve Jingsheng? You knew that the clan uncles and elders were still waiting for him, why didn't you wake Jingsheng up earlier?"

Fu Jingsheng rubbed his temples: "It's not Mingyue's fault. I drank too much yesterday and didn't get up in time."

Outside, all the elders of the clan had gathered.

With everyone gathered together, it was time to settle scores with her.

After meeting with the elders of the clan, Fu Jingsheng sat down in front of the clan leader.

He is now the top scholar in the imperial examination and the future hope of the clan, so he is naturally qualified to sit on equal footing with the clan leader.

Sitting behind Su Mingyue, Qian slammed her hand on the table: "Su Mingyue, do you know your crime?"

"Mother, what crime have I committed? Are you going to punish me simply because I didn't give money to the clan to hold a banquet for Jingsheng?"

"You have been married into the Fu family for three years and have not given birth to a child, that's one point."

"And the second one?" As the scene from back then reappeared, Su Mingyue felt very calm.

This scene has finally come to pass.

Yes, he's managed to get close to the Grand Secretary's daughter, so why would he look down on her, a lowly orphan from a merchant family?

Qian had expected Su Mingyue to kneel on the ground upon hearing her accusations, but seeing the other party so calm, the air remained quiet for a moment.

"Bring them up here," the old woman sneered.

A fairly handsome young man was carried in. He was Fu Jingsheng's childhood friend, and they had previously had a fairly good relationship.

“Mother, what do you mean by this?” Fu Jingsheng glanced at the young man on the ground, who was his childhood friend Fu Shangbin.

Madam Qian stood up, her face full of heartache: "Jingsheng, you've been away from home for three years and don't know what's going on at home. I've been waiting for you to come back and deal with this matter. Mingyue and Shangbin were secretly together while you were away. For the sake of the Fu family's reputation, and even more so because I was worried about delaying your imperial examination, I kept this a secret, afraid it would affect you. Now that you've achieved the highest rank in the imperial examination, this sordid affair should be put to rest."

Upon hearing this, Fu Jingsheng stood up in alarm: "Mother, this concerns Mingyue and Shangbin's reputation. You can't just say things without evidence."

"What evidence do you need? Do you think watching them roll around together is evidence? Shang Bin, tell me yourself, haven't you been in love with our Mingyue for a long time and want to be with her forever?"

Fu Shangbin showed no sign of reluctance, instead sneering, "I love Mingyue, and Mingyue loves me too. Even if Jingsheng is at home, I still have to say it. You should divorce Mingyue immediately; I'm going to marry her. She's my woman now; she can't go to the capital with you, and she can't leave me."

Hearing his words, Fu Jingsheng clenched his fists in anger, his eyes turning red: "Fu Shangbin, how dare you! That's my wife, how dare you!"

With reddened eyes, she walked up to Su Mingyue and asked, "Mingyue, is what he said true? While I was away, you two were already living as husband and wife. You were just waiting for me to come back, divorce you, and be with him, is that right?"

Su Mingyue smiled faintly, not directly answering Fu Jingsheng's question, but looking at Madam Qian: "Mother, I have never seen anyone put a green hat on their son before. You are the first to do so. What, do you think Jingsheng's top scholar hat is not suitable, so you want to change it to a green one?"

“Mrs. Su, don’t try to deny it. Shang Bin has already admitted it, and you have no right to deny it. You are not virtuous as a wife, you are not filial, and you have no children. You have violated three out of the seven conditions. No matter what you say, our Fu family will divorce you today.”

Fu Shangbin said loudly, "Mingyue, just admit it. That way we can be together openly and honestly."

Su Mingyue stepped forward and slapped him several times: "Fu Shangbin, where do you get the confidence to say that I am in love with you? Compared to Jing Sheng, you are not even worth his toes. I would rather leave Jing Sheng for you."