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

Wang Zhilan and Liu Ruxue saw Liu Siyue to the door. "Little sister Liu, we are really sorry for you today. We made you bring up your sad memories again. We will make it up to you in the future."

"Actually, it's nothing. I never planned to get married anyway. Staying any longer would just waste everyone's time. As for Madam Du and Young Master Du, they are really too formidable. If they make any more suggestions, I really won't be able to handle them."

Sister Wang, do you think I'm that good? That your aunt and cousin have their eyes on me.

"Of course you're wonderful. If I were a man, I would also be thinking about you."

Just as Liu Siyue was about to leave, she saw Pei Wanyu hurriedly walk out, followed by a maid carrying a bundle. "Sister Siyue, please wait."

Liu Siyue and Wang Zhilan turned around and saw Pei Wanyu walking towards them. "Sister-in-law."

"Little sister April, I'm so sorry to have troubled you today. You left in such a hurry. This is a small gift that your sister-in-law prepared for you. Please accept it."

"Sister-in-law, you don't need to take it to heart. I just feel that I have no intention of getting married, I am unable to deal with Madam Du and Young Master Du, and I don't want to hold them back. Leaving is the best option."

Sister-in-law, you don't need to be like this, I'm really fine.

"You must accept this gift. It's our first meeting, so consider it a gift from your sister-in-law. Is that alright?"

Seeing that she couldn't refuse, Liu Siyue could only smile and accept it. "Then thank you, sister-in-law. Next time Brother Wang comes to my house, please come along too, so I can treat you well."

"Alright, if my husband goes, I will definitely go with him."

Ru Xue pulled on Si Yue's arm. "Si Yue, I'll go back with Brother Wang next time. Tell your mother that I'm doing well here and that she doesn't need to worry."

"I understand. Study hard and take good care of yourself. If anything happens, come home immediately, okay? The city isn't safe these days, so be careful when you go out."

"Yes, I will."

Liu Siyue returned to the inn with her bundle in her arms. Qingwu had already returned and was lying on the couch, resting with her eyes closed.

Seeing that the door was unlocked, Liu Siyue knew Qingwu had returned. She pushed the door, but it wouldn't open; it was clearly bolted from the inside. Hearing the noise, Qingwu immediately sat up from the couch and asked, "Who is it?"

"Qingwu, that's me."

Upon hearing her master's voice, she quickly opened the door. "Master, you're back."

"Yes, I'm back."

Qingwu took the bundle from her hands and placed it on the table. "Master, what's this? Have you seen the Second Miss?"

"I saw her. Ruxue is doing well. I discussed some business matters with Young Master Wang. He should come to the village to see our workshop in a few days."

I haven't seen which bundle contains the gift that Young Master Wang's wife gave me. It's a box, and it should contain jewelry. You can open it and take a look.

Actually, I escaped from the Wang family!

Qingwu frowned. "Master, has someone bullied you? Tell me, who is it?"

Seeing Qingwu's fierce expression, Liu Siyue knew she was worried about her, so she quickly said, "No one bullied me anymore. It was Madam Wang who acted as matchmaker for me. I was forced to retreat step by step and finally fled in defeat."

"It's outrageous! They dare to force our master to do things he doesn't like. This absolutely cannot be tolerated, not even by Miss Wang."

Qingwu, don't get agitated. "No one forced me. They were just too enthusiastic, and I couldn't accept it. I politely declined and ran away quickly."

"Oh, I see. Master, if you are ever bullied outside, you must tell me. If I can't do anything to him openly, I'll kill him in secret."

"Okay, I'll definitely let you know if anything happens."

Quickly open it and see what's in the box?

Oh, by the way, how's the investigation into the black market going?

As Qingwu unpacked her bundle, she said, "I've found out that the black market is next to a gambling den in the north of the city. It's managed by the gambling den and operates from 5 PM to 9 PM. No one needs to pay 2 taels of silver to enter."

"Okay, let's go early then." Liu Siyue was very interested in tonight's black market trip; she was going to buy things.

Qingwu took the box out of the bundle and handed it to Liu Siyue, "Master, you should open it."

"It's just a box, it doesn't matter who opens it, you open it."

Qingwu opened the box, revealing a set of jewelry inside. "Master, this jewelry looks quite valuable."

"If you like it, I'll give it to you."

"I don't need it. You should keep it for yourself, Master. Your attire is too casual, which might make you look down on by wealthy families. They judge people by their appearance the most."

"I understand. Once I have enough status, I'll wear gold and silver to show off."

The two rested in the inn for a while. Liu Siyue tossed a bundle to Qingwu, "Take this. Here are two sets of men's clothing. Change into them when you go to the black market."

Qingwu slung her bundle over her shoulder, and the two went out to eat together. Seeing them come downstairs, the innkeeper quickly greeted them, "Aren't you two going out? Aren't you going to have dinner at the inn?"

"Okay, let's go check out the night market in the city and try some of the local snacks."

"That's good. You should come back early. The streets will be cleared by the end of Xu hour. The prefectural city is not safe. If you come back late, you might get arrested as bad guys. It's easy to get in, but it's hard to get out."

"Thanks for the reminder." Liu Siyue tossed another 20 copper coins to the waiter. "Remember to open the door for us tonight."

"Don't worry, I'll guard the door and wait for you to come back."

The prefectural city has a night market, and the curfew is quite late. The two ate dinner on the street, found a quiet place, changed into men's clothing, disguised themselves, and went to the black market.

Upon arriving at the black market, two burly men stood at the entrance. Seeing Liu Siyue and her companion approach, they shoved their sticks into the middle of the road, their faces menacing, and pointed at the two women in a gruff voice, saying, "If you want to go in, each of you must pay two taels of silver first."

Qingwu immediately took out four taels of silver and handed it over. The big man moved the stick away and said, "Come on, let's enter the black market smoothly." There were quite a few people setting up stalls in the market, and the two walked and looked around.

"What do you think of this dagger? I think it's quite exquisite, and it feels better than the one I bought before."

Qingwu glanced at it and said, "Not bad, it's a good dagger."

"How do you like it?"

"I like it. The dagger is lightweight and easy to carry around."

"How much is this dagger? I'll buy it."

"60 taels, no bargaining."

"That's too expensive, can you make it cheaper?"

"Is this your first time here? Things on the black market are never bargained for. I can't break the rules. The prices are all registered and reported. If the price drops, I won't be able to make up the difference."

Thank you for letting me know.

Liu Siyue took out a 100-tael silver note and handed it over. The stall owner carefully checked the note and found no problem. She wasn't in a hurry to give change. "Gentlemen, I also have a hidden weapon here, a plum blossom needle, for 40 taels of silver. Would you like it?"

Liu Siyue suddenly became interested. "What plum blossom needle?"

The stall owner took out a small box, "There are 50 needles in here. Tie them to your hand, and once you press this button, the needles will shoot out."

There are two buttons on this device. Pressing one button will fire only one needle at a time. Pressing both buttons at the same time will fire three needles in a row.

Let me demonstrate for you two.

The stall owner tied the plum blossom needles to his wrists, placed a wooden board against the wall, turned around, and shot out one needle on the first try, then three on the second. Qingwu praised, "Stadium owner, you have great skill! All four needles went into the wooden board."

"I'm sorry you had to see this."

Liu Siyue held out her hand. "We'll take this needle. Is it poisoned?"