Chapter 39: Learning to Fight

Wang Yaozu finally paid fifty taels of silver.

He took out almost all the money he had, and even asked the landlord, Mrs. Qian, to refund most of the rent for this rental, and barely collected fifty taels of silver.

"Liu, do you really need so much silver? You have taken all the money from me, and my mother and I can only live on the streets. We have been married for three years, why don't you care about our friendship at all?" Wang Yaozu couldn't help but question.

Liu Xiaoru frowned slightly.

Zhang Yunniang was afraid that she would be soft-hearted, so she hurriedly said, "He said he had no money before and coaxed you to sell embroidery to support the family, but now he can still make so much money, right? It shows that he never tells the truth."

Liu Xiaoru nodded vigorously, looked at Zhang Yunniang with admiration, and said, "Sister, you are right, I will listen to you."

Wang Yaozu was anxious and said, "You listen to an outsider in everything. Do you really think that after divorcing me, you can marry a good man again? Maybe you don't even know that you have been sold by someone!"

Although Liu Xiaoru and Zhang Yunniang just met, she believes that the person who can raise a good child like Niuniu must be a very kind person.

She also had an inexplicable trust in Zhang Yunniang, as if they were sisters in their previous life. At this moment, she could not tolerate Wang Yaozu slandering Zhang Yunniang, and said, "My sister will not sell me out! If you say that again, I will ask for 100 taels of silver!"

Wang Yaozu was so angry when he heard this that his nose was about to be crooked, but he did not dare to provoke him anymore, and could only reluctantly hand over 50 taels of silver to Liu Xiaoru.

When he wrote the divorce letter, he wanted to play some tricks, but Gu Mingda was watching him, so he could only reluctantly write "The relationship is not compatible, each has resentment, the two hearts are different, and it is difficult to come to one mind" on the divorce letter.

The reason for the divorce in the revised divorce letter was that the couple had no fate, not the unfilial mother-in-law that Wang Yaozu originally wanted to write.

After signing the divorce letter, Liu Xiaoru finally felt relieved, at least she did not have to worry about her life.

Wang Yaozu was forced to leave the house with Wang Pozi and his luggage. Before leaving, he did not forget to speak harshly to Liu Xiaoru, saying: "I want to see what kind of good husband you, a broken woman, can find when you remarry!"

Liu Xiaoru said directly: "Don't worry, no matter how blind I am when I remarry, I will not find a mother and son to sleep together!"

Wang Yaozu was furious again. He was about to refute, but Liu Xiaoru closed the door of the house forcefully.

Wang Yaozu had not even stepped out of the door yet. Seeing her action, he could only run out in a hurry. Not only was he frustrated, but he was also hit on the back and cried out in pain on the spot.

Liu Xiaoru in the house was also talking to Zhang Yunniang about her plan at this time: "Sister, I want to go to Granny Qian and rent the previous room back."

Zhang Yunniang shook her head and said: "People have many requirements for women. The house that the Wang family rented before is not very appropriate. First, there are many scholars living in the backyard. You are alone and it is easy to cause gossip. Second, many people in the yard know that you have money, and I am afraid they will have evil intentions."

Many of the scholars who came to the city to take the exam were accompanied by their brothers or servants. It was obviously inappropriate for Liu Xiaoru to live in that yard again.

"Then where should I live?" Liu Xiaoru couldn't help asking.

She originally thought that she could get rid of the Wang family and get a new life, but she didn't expect that this first step would face all kinds of problems. The money was too much and it became a hot potato.

Zhang Yunniang said: "You can live with Granny Qian for a while."

Granny Qian's son passed away last year. She now lives in the northwest corner of the house with her adopted grandson.

Her grandson is only four years old. At this age, even if they live together, it will not affect Liu Xiaoru's reputation.

"Sister still has a way!" Liu Xiaoru looked at Zhang Yunniang with sparkling eyes.

Zhang Yunniang said again: "In order to prevent the scoundrels from coveting this money, the best use is to spend it openly. Don't worry about it in advance. You can think about it slowly. We are in the capital for this month and can protect your safety."

Liu Xiaoru nodded vigorously. She was actually a little hesitant about whether she should go back to her parents' home.

When she thought of the virtues of her brother and sister-in-law, she was also afraid that the money would never be taken back if they got their eyes.

Although Mrs. Qian was not used to having more outsiders around her, she was grateful for Gu Mingda's help in the past. She only accepted a little money and agreed to let Liu Xiaoru live in her house.

Liu Xiaoru has always been diligent. Before Mrs. Qian spoke, she cleaned up the house inside and outside, and the last bit of dissatisfaction in Mrs. Qian's heart was completely dissipated.

Zhang Yunniang returned to her room and said to Gu Mingda with some guilt: "Husband, am I too nosy? I have been making a fuss for so long and delayed your studies again."

Gu Mingda chuckled and said: "This is kindness, not meddling. Besides, studying is a long-term hard work, not a last-minute cram. Even if I cram now, it probably won't affect the results of the college entrance examination. Why do you blame yourself for it?"

Zhang Yunniang sighed softly, as if all her shortcomings were advantages in her husband's eyes, and she seemed to get his support and understanding for everything she did.

Niu Niu, who was standing by, listened to her parents talking, her eyes rolled around, and then she dived into Zhang Yunniang's arms, saying in a baby voice: "Thank you for minding my business, otherwise there might be no Niu Niu in this world. I am so awesome, I am like the reincarnation of a Bodhisattva who saves people from suffering, and I have saved another life."

Zhang Yunniang raised her hand and gently tapped her daughter's small nose, saying: "Little clever girl, you come to join in the fun too!"

Niu Niu smiled sweetly at her.

Zhang Yunniang's heart was about to melt, and she felt that all the fatigue of the whole day was swept away.

But she still explained to Gu Mingda carefully, saying: "I don't know why, but when I heard Madam Liu crying, I couldn't help but want to help her."

Gu Mingda said: "Maybe she is a good match for you, or maybe you were sisters in your previous life."

Zhang Yunniang nodded and said: "I hope to have such a well-behaved and obedient sister."

Gu Mingda thought of Zhang Yunniang's biological sister and fell silent.

But Niuniu suddenly said: "I like Aunt Liu very much!"

The couple nodded. Niuniu has been helping Liu Xiaoru all the time. Even if she is a child who likes to join in the fun, she seems a little too concerned, so she asked: "You know how to like her at such a young age. What do you like about her?"

Niuniu tilted her head and said: "I like her tall height!"

The couple laughed even harder.

Niu Niu continued, "Auntie Liu listens to me seriously. She is different from others."

Zhang Yunniang didn't expect Niu Niu to actually give a decent reason. She nodded and said, "She is patient."

After all, it is hard enough for ordinary adults to take care of their own three meals a day. No one can be patient enough to listen to a five-year-old child.

Niu Niu said something shocking again: "I also like her fighting skills. She is as powerful as mother. She looks so majestic with a broom. She can also pull hair and scratch people's faces. Niu Niu wants to learn to fight from her in the future!"