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

He Qinglian, with her veil covering her face, boarded the carriage, followed by the matchmaker. Lu Yunping and the driver sat in the front, and the driver called out to the carriage, "Hold on tight!" With a flick of the whip, the carriage slowly began to move and gradually started to run.

It was He Qinglian's first time riding in a carriage. She gripped the carriage tightly with both hands, her whole body stiff. Once they left the village and got onto the main road, the road became much smoother.

"Miss Lian'er, don't be too nervous. Once we're on the main road, the journey will be much easier and less bumpy."

The groom didn't come to pick up the bride today, and there's a real reason for it. Once you see him, I guarantee you'll be satisfied. The two of you standing together are absolutely a perfect match, a match made in heaven.

"Marry Lu Tongsheng, and you can expect to enjoy a life of luxury. After June, you'll be a scholar's wife, and later an official's wife, with endless riches and honors."

He Qinglian lowered her head shyly, her small face flushed under the veil, unseen by anyone. She pursed her lips tightly, not believing the matchmaker's words. Everyone said that matchmakers' mouths were deceitful. What groom wouldn't want to personally welcome his bride? To come up with such a clumsy excuse, he must be sick or unable to come. Maybe he's a sickly man on his deathbed.

What should I do if I really marry a sickly man? Should I really stay with him for the rest of my life?

He Qinglian's thoughts raced, and she made many plans for herself, considering which one would be most advantageous.

When Qingwu arrived in town, she handed two letters she had written in advance to a little beggar by the roadside. "I have two letters here. Give them to Master Zhou and Miss Zhou Yuyan respectively. If you do a good job, these 10 coins are yours."

The little beggar's eyes lit up. "Are you telling the truth?"

"Of course, I can give you 3 coins first. Once the matter is settled, I will give you the remaining 7 coins. The items must be delivered to Master Zhou and Miss Zhou in person."

"This is too difficult; the gatekeeper simply won't let me in."

"That depends on your skills."

The little beggar steeled his heart and said, "Fine, I'll definitely deliver the letter today."

The little beggar arrived at the Zhou residence's gate and banged on the door. The gatekeeper opened the door and saw a little beggar. His face instantly changed. "Where did this beggar come from? Get out of here! Don't you know where you are? If you don't leave, I'll chase you away with a stick."

"Brother, I'm not here to ask for anything. Someone asked me to personally deliver these two letters to Master Zhou and Miss Zhou Yuyan."

The gatekeeper saw the letter in the little beggar's hand and tried to snatch it away, but the little beggar pulled his hand back and immediately took a few steps back. "If you don't let me in, and it delays Master Zhou and Miss Zhou's important event, can you take responsibility?" he said. "That person said the matter was urgent."

The gatekeeper glared at the little beggar. "Wait here. I'll go in and inform the master and young lady."

The little beggar looked in the direction where Qingwu was standing and, finding that she was still there, felt relieved.

A moment later, the doorman came out. "Come in with me!"

The little beggar followed the doorman into the reception hall. He couldn't take his eyes off the place the whole way. When the doorman noticed him looking around, he scolded him severely, "If you dare to look around again, I'll gouge your eyes out."

The little beggar lowered his head and followed the gatekeeper to the reception room. "Master, Miss, the person has been brought."

Mr. Zhou, dressed in silk, sat on a grand chair, twirling two large walnuts in his hands. The walnuts were very smooth, indicating that he had handled them often. Mrs. Zhou sat on either side of him, with Zhou Yuyan sitting to Mrs. Zhou's left.

Master Zhou lifted his eyelids slightly. "Bring the person in."

The little beggar walked shakily into the house, his words somewhat incoherent, "Master Zhou, Miss Zhou, someone asked me to personally deliver these two letters to you."

The little beggar gave one letter to Master Zhou and one to Miss Zhou. "Master, Miss, the letters have been delivered. I'm leaving now."

"Wait, who sent you to deliver this message?"

"I don't know him. He's a young gentleman. He gave me 10 coins to deliver the message."

Master Zhou waved his hand, and the gatekeeper quickly led the person out.

Master Zhou opened the letter, which read: "Lu Yunzhou of Baini Bay is getting married today."

Zhou Yuyan also opened the letter, which contained a lot of information: Lu Yunzhou married a woman named He today, a native of Wanyuan Town. Some time ago, he went to Liujia Village to ask his ex-wife to reconcile with him.

Lu Yunzhou only wants to make money off you to support his studies; your future is just that of a concubine.

Zhou Yuyan slammed the letter on the table with a "bang," her face flushed with anger. "Who's so bored as to joke about something like this?"

Madam Zhou picked up the letter and looked at it, her face darkening. "Sir, look."

When Master Zhou took the letter and read it, his face immediately darkened. "It's said that scholars are heartless and ungrateful, and that's absolutely true."

"Father, you believe this? Brother Yunzhou is studying at the county school, preparing for the provincial examination. How could he have time to do such boring things? What is important about having a future?"

"Father, you must believe Brother Yunzhou. He's not that kind of person. He said he would never marry anyone but a daughter in this lifetime."

"Look at this letter, it's so detailed and clear, the name and address are clearly stated. To find out if it's true, just send someone to check it out."

If he dares to insult my daughter, I will make him pay the price.

Zhou Yuyan got up and walked to her father's side, grabbing his arm and acting coquettishly, "Father, Brother Yunzhou isn't that kind of person. He's completely sincere towards his daughter, there's no doubt about it. He even bought her a lantern for the Lantern Festival. I gave him the 100 taels of silver myself, but Brother Yunzhou refused to accept it no matter what. I was the one who gave it to him."

Brother Yunzhou can earn money with his own talent, why would he covet our money? Don't listen to those people's nonsense.

"You don't need to worry about how much of that Lu guy has bewitched you, making it hard for you to tell the truth from the falsehood. I have my own plans."

Master Zhou immediately summoned his servant, "Go and investigate this matter, and see if what's written above is true."

The servant obeyed and immediately rode his horse to Baini Bay. He tied the horse to the woods outside the village and walked into the village alone. Baini Bay was bustling with activity. He found a villager and asked, "Brother, may I ask where Lu Tongsheng lives? I need to talk to him."

Who are you?

"I am the servant of Lu Tongsheng's classmate and friend at the county school."

"Lu Tongsheng is getting married today. You've come at just the right time, so you can attend the wedding banquet."

"Married? Who is he marrying? Isn't he about to take his exams? He doesn't have time to get married now. Isn't this just ridiculous? He's ruining his future."

"I heard she's a girl from Wanyuan Town, named He Qinglian."

"I think the exam is dangerous. Lu Tongsheng is sick. His house is just ahead. Keep walking, the one with a big red 'double happiness' character on the door is the Lu family's house."

"Thank you, brother. I'll be going now."

When the servant arrived at the Lu family's gate, the courtyard was filled with joy. Lu Yunzhou, looking very happy, was talking to someone in the courtyard. The servant glanced at him, turned around and left, only to run into the same villager from before.

"You're leaving already?"

"Yeah, he only said two sentences."

"Thank you, brother. I'll be going now."

The servant led the horse out of the woods, leaped up, mounted it, and headed towards Liujia Village. As he led the horse into the village, he saw several women gathered together, whispering to each other. He went up to greet them, "Hello, ladies and aunties, I have something to ask you."

Several women glanced at him; he was a stranger, someone they didn't recognize. "What do you want to know?"

The servant quickly handed over a bag of melon seeds, saying, "It's just a small token of my appreciation, please don't mind."

I'd like to inquire whether a scholar named Lu Yunzhou has come to your village to try and reconcile with his ex-wife.

Upon hearing this, the women felt relieved and could eat their melon seeds without worry.