Over the past few days, Madam Wu had thought about a great many things.
The entire Wu household relied on her dowry to maintain its outward splendor. They would never agree to let her divorce. She had married up into the Wu Family, and her own family would not allow her to act recklessly either.
The best way to seize her dowry was to let her die in the Wu household.
Every additional day she stayed there brought another measure of danger.
Selling Yanque would inevitably provoke the entire household's displeasure, especially that of her husband, Wu Li. He might even slap the label of a jealous wife on her.
She had actually given Yanque a chance. Yet after so many days back, Yanque had shown no intention of confessing to her. She was even exchanging flirtatious glances with Wu Li behind her back.
Just as she was hesitating over how to deal with Yanque, Jian Ruonan arrived.
It was Jian Ruonan who gave her the confidence to sell Yanque.
She could not bear another moment in this household. Since she could not leave, she might as well go mad and make everyone miserable.
But Jian Ruonan said, "You can't sell her!"
Once Yanque was sold, Ladybug Wu would come home and raise a huge fuss, and Madam Wu would still be the one left dealing with the misery.
Being known as a jealous wife was hardly a good reputation.
If she wanted a divorce, all the more reason to leave openly and honorably, with her head held high.
Madam Wu asked, "Little Jian, what do you think I should do, then?"
Jian Ruonan said, "She's already pregnant, so make her a concubine. Assign a few young maids to serve her, give her a few new outfits, and throw in