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

Hearing that they were going to Qingzhou City to deliver supplies themselves, Qin Yun regretted her earlier suggestion: "Maybe we should forget it. The situation in Qingzhou City is unclear right now. Going there rashly might just be helping or causing trouble."

“It is precisely because we do not know the situation there that we must go. Ye Wushuang, you are in charge of the travel permits and documents, and Qin Yan and I will be in charge of preparing supplies. Qingzhou City is in trouble now, and as children of a prominent family, we should not remain indifferent. If these supplies can help, that would be best, even if it is just a little bit.”

“Alright.” Ever since Ye Wushuang learned that Su Mingyue had gone to Qingzhou City, he had been feeling uneasy. Now that Quan Feiying and the others needed to transport supplies, it would be best for him to deliver them personally.

"Then it's settled." Quan Feiying was very happy that the three of them had settled the matter so quickly: "Qin Yan, you don't have much money on you. It's all from Xu Fangcheng. Just give me a little. I only have about 10,000 taels of silver in my own pocket, but I can ask my mother for some support. Ye Wushuang, what about you?"

"I'll offer 30,000 taels."

"Sure, I didn't realize you were so well-off."

"Although I'm not in charge of the household, my two older brothers are very supportive and give me a lot of money."

"I'll pay five thousand taels."

Quan Feiying was surprised that Qin Yan had taken out so much: "It seems that Xu Fangcheng has been quite generous lately, giving quite a lot."

Qin Yan smiled slightly: "We should always use money in the right way."

"Qin Yan's awareness is truly remarkable." Those in the know are well aware of the kind of life Qin Yan led in the Xu family. For Qin Yan to suddenly produce five thousand taels of silver is probably all her savings.

"I'll leave the purchasing to you and Wushuang. I have a child and can't stay away from the manor for too long."

"Don't worry, leave the rest to us."

“I have connections, I can get everything ready in half a day, and we’ll leave first thing tomorrow morning. Do you really want to come along?” Ye Wushuang looked at Quan Feiying.

"What, you underestimate me? I was born into a military family, I can wield a whip and travel far away."

"That's not what I meant. Would your family agree? What if I take you out and your whole family comes after me? I can't handle that."

Quan Feiying is still very pampered at home. If her family knew that she was going to Qingzhou City and that she would not return for a long time, the whole family would definitely not agree.

"Don't worry, I just told you the weather has been really gloomy lately and I'd like to stay at the estate for a while. I'll head out to the estate this afternoon, and I'll be waiting for you at the intersection outside the city on the way to Qingfeng Temple early tomorrow morning."

"Are you sure there won't be any problems?" The Ye family's social standing is not as good as the Quan family's, and Quan Feiying is the eldest daughter of the Quan family. If something really happens, he can't take responsibility. If the Shi family and the Quan family cause trouble for the Ye family, his two older brothers will skin him alive.

"Look at your cowardly appearance." Quan Feiying rolled her eyes at him. "What, you're taking me out? Do you think our whole household will eat you up? Don't worry, if anything happens, I'll take responsibility myself. It won't be your problem."

"You better keep your word. If it weren't for going to Qingzhou City to find Mingyue and the others, I wouldn't have taken you with me no matter what."

"Take it or leave it. If you don't want to, I can go by myself. Who cares?" Quan Feiying was also furious.

It's just asking him to take her on a long trip, not asking him to marry her. Look at his cowardly courage. He's only brave because he has two older brothers. If it weren't for his brothers protecting him, with his physique and temperament, he would have been dead long ago in a place like the capital.

"Wushuang, say less. Feiying, the situation in Qingzhou City is complicated, and Wushuang is just worried about you. With Wushuang transporting the supplies, we can wait for news at home."

"No, I'm going no matter what." Quan Feiying insisted on going.

"Alright, let's go together then. We'll meet at this intersection tomorrow morning. I'll take care of my family, and you take care of yours. That's all."

It's difficult for Quan Feiying to travel far, and he also has to get past his two older brothers to travel far. He and Quan Feiying are like the pot calling the kettle black, neither of them needs to say anything to the other.

The three left quickly.

When Quan Feiying returned to her residence, she said that the weather had been hot and humid lately and that she would be staying at the estate for a while.

She had just told her maid to pack her things when the Duchess arrived.

"Why would you go to the estate for no reason? Her Majesty the Empress has issued an imperial decree. The situation in Qingzhou City is currently unclear. To be on the safe side, it is best for all ladies and young women to stay in the city for the time being. Anyone from Qingzhou is absolutely not allowed to enter the city. During this period, you should stay at home and behave yourself, and do not cause any trouble to leave the city."

Normally, if Quan Feiying wanted to stay at the manor for a while, she would naturally have no objection.

The situation is special now; if you try to leave the city, the guards won't let you through.

"I'm just going out for a few days and I'll be back soon. It's not that serious, is it? Besides, the capital is a great distance from Qingzhou." Quan Feiying hadn't expected that she wouldn't even be able to leave the city now.

If they aren't allowed to leave, what will happen to their plans with Ye Wushuang?

"Not during this period, but it's okay after this period. Don't cause trouble. If you cause trouble at this time, the Emperor and the Empress will make an example of you. You'd better think about what to do."

Quan Feiying was so angry that she wanted to smash things, so she could only send a message to Ye Wushuang, asking him to think of a solution.

Hearing that Ye Wushuang wanted to travel outside the city, his two older brothers also disagreed.

"You can't leave the city during this period. If you want to leave the city, you have to report it. You're perfectly fine at home, why are you thinking of going out to travel?"

"Brother, well, let me tell you the truth. The situation in Qingzhou City is complicated right now, isn't it? Mingyue and the others haven't been heard from since they went to Qingzhou. I was thinking of sending some supplies over to see if I could help." Ye Wushuang realized he couldn't get away with lying, so he had no choice but to tell the truth.

Upon hearing this, Brother Ye raised an eyebrow and became even more opposed: "Nonsense. The capital is strictly investigating people coming from the Qingzhou direction right now. You still dare to go there at this time? Don't you want to die? If you have supplies to transport there, that's a good deed, and I can help you find a caravan to take them there. As for you, stay in the manor and don't go anywhere."

Listening to her elder brother's scolding, Ye Wushuang resignedly returned to her own courtyard.

That very night, they found a caravan and decided to go with them.

When those people heard that he was leaving the city, they took him with them.

Upon waking up early in the morning, Brother Ye saw Ye Wushuang's letter and clenched his fists in anger.

This Wushuang is getting bolder and bolder, almost to the point of being lawless.

Ye Wushuang wasn't the only lawless one; Quan Feiying was too.

Quan Feiying left only a letter saying she wanted to go out and see what was going on, and that she would definitely return safely before disappearing. Enraged, Madam Quan punished several maids in her courtyard, ordering them to keep quiet about what they knew and to let their young mistress run wild, while simultaneously sending people to bring her back.