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

Niu Dali hurriedly went back to call his wife and daughter-in-law over. "Master, these are my wife and eldest daughter-in-law. Please have them help you to come in and rest."

"Good, Chief Niu is very thoughtful."

When Liu Siyue entered the main courtyard, she saw that it was fully furnished with bedding and furniture, and she could lie down and sleep immediately.

A moment later, the Ma family mother-in-law and daughter-in-law brought over the boiled water, took out teacups and tea bowls from the cabinet, and began to brew tea.

"Master, the tea is ready. Please enjoy it."

"Aunt Niu, Aunt Ma, the bedding, bowls, plates and tea sets in this house are all yours. I will have Steward Ning procure new ones."

"Thank you for your generosity, Master. We will take good care of the house and estate. You are welcome to come and stay anytime."

"We can grow more fruits and vegetables on the estate, and we can also eat them at home, Ningxiang, don't you think?"

"Yes, it's not far from the county town, so we can eat the produce from our own farm."

"Yes, Master, we will definitely grow more fruits and vegetables."

"If you encounter any difficulties in your life in the future, go to the house and find Manager Ning."

We've been out for quite a while now, it's time to head back.

Let me introduce you. This is Madam Yun. If she comes, you must treat her well.

"Yes, Master."

"We've been out for quite a while now, it's time for us to head back."

Liu Siyue and her group returned much faster than they had come.

Upon entering the city, I found that both sides of the street were lined with small vendors, all ready to hawk their wares.

"Can we go out and have some fun on the streets tonight?"

"Tonight is for lighting the lamps, tomorrow night is the main day, for lighting the lamps, and the night after tomorrow is for striking the lamps."

All the events will be held tomorrow; today is all for preparation.

"Oh, I see!"

Liu Siyue returned to the house, gulped down two cups of hot tea, changed into clean clothes, lay down comfortably on the bed, and fell asleep without realizing it. When she woke up, it was already dark.

"Master, you're awake. Dinner is ready."

"You guys go first, I'll be right there."

She got up, turned her neck, twisted her waist, stretched her arms and legs, and then went to the dining room.

When Yao'er saw her mother arrive, she babbled happily and clapped her hands. Liu Siyue picked up the child and kissed her left cheek and then her right cheek. The soft, fragrant little dumpling was just so adorable.

"Let's eat quickly, everyone. We'll go for a walk around the streets together in a bit."

I'm skipping dinner tomorrow night to go out and sample all sorts of delicious food.

Tonight we'll go out for a stroll, and tomorrow night everyone will go together.

"Ru Xue, what's the situation at the shop today?"

"You've been having so much fun outside, and now you've finally remembered me."

"I wasn't playing around, I'm going to do something important, okay?"

"The pastries sold incredibly well; they were sold out as soon as they went on sale. It's just a pity that there weren't enough ovens to make them all, and those who didn't get any left disappointed."

The person Sister Xu found is such a smooth talker; I could never imitate her.

"So, we need to broaden your horizons, let you learn from others, see how they sell things, and how they talk."

You need to build up your courage and determination so that you won't be so afraid when you go out to do business on your own in the future.

Tomorrow we'll celebrate the Lantern Festival in the county town, and the day after tomorrow we'll head home early, just in time for our wedding in August.

"If we go back the day after tomorrow morning, will Mom beat us?"

We agreed before we left that we would go back tomorrow.

If you don't keep your word, Mom won't let us out next time.

"Don't worry, I'm here. I'll make you feel better."

"Fine, whatever you say. If Mom's going to beat someone, it'll be you."

"Let's go, let's go to the street and take a stroll. Let's see if it's lively and if all the lanterns are lit!"

"It's their first time visiting a lantern festival, and they're really looking forward to it."

Liu Siyue, Ningxiang, Yun Chenxin, Liu Ruxue, and Qingwu Qingye went out together.

On their street, every household had two large red lanterns hanging on their doors, illuminating the entire street brightly.

There were even more people on the main street, gathering in twos and threes to watch the lanterns and eat delicious food, with laughter constantly coming from some of the restaurants.

When the gatekeeper of the Xu residence saw the people from the Yun family going out into the street, he quickly went back to inform his young master, "Young master, the people from the Yun family have gone out into the street."

"How long have you been walking?"

"As soon as they left, the servant came in to report."

"Okay, you can go now!"

Xu Jingxi quickly got up from his desk and walked towards the main courtyard.

"Mother, would you like to go for a walk in the street to admire the lanterns? Your son will accompany you, and we can help you digest your food."

"Xi'er, you're so kind. Then you can go for a walk with your mother."

Xu Jingxi, accompanied by his servant, and Wang Zhilan, accompanied by her maid Xiao Cui, went out into the street.

When Wang Zhilan left the mansion, every household had large red lanterns hanging in front of their doors, and children were running around in the streets carrying lanterns.

"Mother, let's go to the main street. It's more lively there, and the lanterns have more variety."

"My mother hasn't come out to enjoy the lanterns for several years."

The mother and son walked and talked until they reached the main street. "Mother, look, the main street is so lively. The magistrate did something good this year, which enlivened the atmosphere of the county town."

"Yes, young master, it wasn't this lively before. The previous magistrate was too timid to do these things."

"Xiao Cui, watch your words!"

"This servant knows her mistake and begs for punishment, Master."

"It's good that you admit your mistake. Don't gossip about others in the future, or you'll get yourself into trouble."

"Mother, look, isn't that Auntie in front of us?"

Wang Zhilan looked in the direction he was pointing and exclaimed, "Hey, it really does seem to be your aunt! Let's follow her and take a look!"

Liu Siyue was holding her child and looking at a rabbit lantern. "Sister Liu, what a coincidence to run into you on the street!"

"Sister Wang, Jingxi, you've come to the street to see the lanterns too."

"Xi'er said she would come with me to see the lights and take a walk, and here we are, running into you guys."

"Come on, let's go for a walk together. I heard it's going to be very lively tomorrow night!"

Jingxi, I heard that some restaurants are holding poetry gatherings or something. Do you want to go and join the fun?

"Okay, how about Auntie comes to support me tomorrow?"

"Okay, your aunt will take everyone to support you. When the time comes, you should guess lots of riddles on the street and win a lantern for each of us."

"You're the most knowledgeable person here; you're the best at solving riddles."

"I will certainly live up to my aunt's expectations and do my best to win a lantern for everyone."

Wang Zhilan and Liu Siyue walked in front, while Xu Jingxi walked behind, together with Liu Ruxue.

"Miss Ruxue, what kind of lantern do you like?"

"I like lotus lanterns. I've seen lotus flowers blooming in the water."

"The lotus is beautiful. The lotus has a noble character, rising from the mud unsullied and remaining pure even when washed by clear ripples, just like a young lady."

It was hard to see clearly in the darkness, but Liu Ruxue's face had already turned bright red.

Liu Ruxue touched her face. Was she praising herself?

"Young Master Xu, you flatter me. How can I compare to Lotus? I am just a country girl."

"Miss Ruxue, there's no need to be modest. A person's character has nothing to do with their background."

During the few days I spent with the girl, I discovered that she possessed a special quality that ordinary women could never imitate.

"What elegance do I have? How can I compare to the ladies of high society in the city?"

I am ignorant of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting; I am ignorant of poetry, etiquette, and social customs.

"You can learn all of what you've said, but your unique charisma is something that others can't imitate."

With light steps and gentle movements, they protected each other from the front and back. They turned back halfway through their shopping trip, planning to explore properly the next day.