Divorced by her husband's family and rejected by her own! She defiantly turned her life around

Xiao Tao took two packets of pastries and placed them in Wei Yuanguang's hands. "Village Chief Wei, please take care. Qingling, please see my guest out."

Wei Yuanguang walked through Liujia Village carrying two bags of pastries, his mind racing. Liujia Village was truly different now. Just by looking at the village roads and the expressions on the villagers' faces, he knew their lives had improved.

He hopes that his son and the Lu family's son will both pass the provincial examination next year and be on the list of successful candidates, bringing honor to Bainiwan.

"Hey, isn't this Village Chief Wei from Bainiwan? Your village is too small, so you came to our village to digest your food. Feel free to walk around in our village. Our village is spacious, and the villagers are kind-hearted. They are definitely not like the people in some other villages who are so malicious."

Wei Yuanguang ignored these people and walked quickly forward. When he left the village, many villagers from Bainiwan were still waiting not far away. Seeing that he was carrying two bags of snacks, they thought that things had gone well.

"Village chief, village chief, has the matter been resolved?"

"Let's go back and talk about it."

The villagers sensed a hint of unease in his tone. "Village chief, stop keeping us in suspense. Let's talk as we walk. We're getting impatient with you."

Wei Yuanguang sighed, "The matter didn't get done; they didn't agree."

"Village chief, didn't you try to beg them properly?"

"If that's how you see me, what did I gain by swallowing my pride and begging for help for Bainiwan?"

"Uncle, that's not what we meant. What I meant was that Liu Siyue must hate the Lu family to refuse to help our village. Should we tie up the Lu family members and bring them to Siyue to apologize?"

"Listen to what you're saying! What right do you have to kidnap the Lu family? What did they do to you? Besides, they have a student who's going to take the provincial examination next year."

"So what do you suggest we do now?"

"What else can we do? Just wait. Anyway, we can't burn charcoal this year, and we'll have to wait until next year."

"Yes, Uncle is right. We'll start preparing for this as soon as it gets cooler next year."

After seeing Wei Yuanguang off, Madam Feng and the others came out. "In April, did the village chief of Bainiwan come and make things difficult for you?"

"It's not that difficult. He just saw that our village made money from burning charcoal and wanted to get involved. I didn't agree. I've already given the solution to the village. I don't want to get involved in this matter. Let the village chief and the others handle it themselves."

"Yes, we really can't get involved in this matter; it would offend people."

"Your three uncles' weddings are coming up in April. What do you think I, as their older sister, should give them as gifts?"

"Mother, you can give me whatever you want, whatever you wish." Liu Siyue took out 200 taels of silver notes and put them in her hand.

"Why did you give your mother so many silver notes in April? I have money on me. You gave me 200 taels last time and I haven't spent it yet."

"Mother, take this. It's a gift from your daughter to you. I'm only giving it to you because I have the ability. If I didn't, I wouldn't be able to give it to you even if you wanted it."

"Okay, Mother will save them all for you. When you get married in the future, Mother will prepare a proper dowry for you so that you can have a grand wedding."

"Mother, I already told you, this money is for you to spend, why are you saving it for me? I'll save it for my own dowry."

"Okay, okay, okay, I won't save it for you, I'll save it for Yao'er."

"Mom, I'm going to get angry if you keep doing this. I earn money so you can spend it. If you don't spend it, are you going to keep it to have more babies?"

"I'll spend it, I'll spend it, okay? I feel like I'm letting you down too much. You have to worry about everything at home, big and small. I don't want you to be so tired."

"Mother, you don't understand. I'm at the age where I need to work hard. I need to make as much money as I can while I have the ability and energy. Otherwise, I'll starve when I'm old."

"You know you'll be destitute when you get old, so I sincerely hope you can find someone you like and have more children. That way, you'll have something to rely on when you're old."

Otherwise, you'll be all alone in your old age, how desolate that would be!

"Mom, I know, I just haven't met one yet. If I do meet one in the future, I'll bring him back for you to see, and you can give me a good opinion of him."

"Mom, I'll take you to the county town to shop tomorrow, no, I'll take the whole family with us, and we can buy the New Year's goods at the same time."

"I promised to take them to the county town, but we haven't gone yet. It's almost Chinese New Year, and the county town must be very lively. Let my sisters go out and see the world."

"Won't it be a hassle if so many people go?"

"What's the trouble? We don't have to walk. We have horse-drawn carriages and oxcarts."

"The things at home are too valuable to be given as gifts. It would be better to buy them some things in the county town."

During dinner, Liu Siyue told her family the good news. Ruyue and Ruxing jumped up with joy, "Great! Great! This is wonderful! We're going to the county town! We're going to the county town!"

Cousin, is the county town big? Are there many people there? Are the buildings tall?

I'm going to use my own savings to buy things I like.

"We'll find out tomorrow."

The two little girls were so excited about going to the county town tomorrow that they couldn't sleep all night.

After breakfast, Liu Siyue went to see her eldest sister. "Big sister, we're going to the county town today. Is there anything you need to buy?"

"No, I don't go out. I have food and drink at home, so I don't need anything."

"Okay, you take good care of yourself at home, I'll buy you some good food when I get back."

The family set off in the carriage, leaving only the cook, the cleaning lady, Xiao Tao, and Liu Yiyue at home.

The villagers watched with envy as three horse-drawn carriages and one oxcart drove through the village. It's true what they say, fortunes change. The family that was once the most destitute is now the most prosperous.

They arrived at the city gate, where a long line of people was waiting to enter. They lifted the carriage curtain to look out, exclaiming, "Wow, this is the county town! There are so many people!"

Upon entering the town, it was bustling with activity. "Master, shall we go shopping or return to the mansion first?"

"Let's go back to the house first; it's not convenient to go shopping by carriage."

Four cars stopped in front of the Yun residence. "Everyone, get out of the car, we've arrived."

The gatekeeper had already heard Liu Siyue's voice and opened the door. "Master, you're back?"

"Second Uncle, Mother, let's go inside."

Qingye and the gatekeeper helped drive the carriage to the backyard.

Upon hearing Liu Siyue's voice, Yun Chenxin, Ningxiang, and the other servants quickly came out to greet her, "Siyue, Master, you're back."

"Let me introduce you, this is my second uncle, and this is my mother."

"Greetings, Second Master. Greetings, Madam."

Liu Siyue felt that this form of address was rather awkward. "Greetings, Second Master," she said, "From now on, you shall address me as Master and Madam. My mother and my second uncle are husband and wife."

"Greetings, sir and madam!"

The servants greeted him again, but Liu Dawang was at a loss, bowing his head awkwardly. Madam Feng quickly said, "Everyone, please don't stand on ceremony, please get up."

"Madam Xie!"

Looking at the expressions on everyone's faces, Liu Siyue knew they had misunderstood. "I know what you're thinking. I recognize my second aunt as my mother, that's all."

"Master, Madam, Master, we know, we know, please come inside and rest."

"Second Uncle, Mother, let me introduce you. This is my good friend Yun Chenxin."

"Chenxin greets her uncle and aunt."

"Hey, get up quickly. You and April are best friends, so treat them like your own children. There's no need for so much formality."

Liu Dawang felt that the woman in front of him looked familiar, as if he had seen her somewhere before, but he couldn't remember where. He would have to ask Siyue later.