Catching Them in the Act?

This is definitely a case of being love-struck.

Zhou Wanwan had already gotten what she wanted, so naturally she didn't want to interfere in other people's affairs. Besides, she had already said what she needed to say.

They headed straight home, and soon Zhou Yi came to propose marriage. Old Master Xu was quite satisfied with Zhou Yi.

Madam Xu also smiled very brightly:

"Master, our Fengjiao is a blessed woman."

Now that she's recovered from her illness and married a Ruyi, her life is sure to be smooth sailing.

Do you think we should make the dowry more generous this time? After all, she's marrying a scholar.

Under normal circumstances, Old Master Xu would have given her a dozen or so shops, and would have given her everything he could from his family.

After all, she was his only daughter, but Zhou Wanwan's words were like a thorn in his side.

Old Master Xu shook his head and said:

"What's the rush? I think it's better to be safe. The things are in our house, and they'll belong to our daughter sooner or later."

Don't reveal it now. Also, tell Fengjiao what to say and what not to say; she needs to know what to say.

Madam Xu pouted and said, "Other people want to give their daughters everything when they marry them off, but you're so reluctant to part with this or that."

Old Master Xu shook his head and said:

"It's a woman's kindness to give her everything now, which is tantamount to giving our lives and fortunes to the Zhou Family."

What if the Zhou Family treats her badly?

You've fattened up Zhou Yi; that's when you'll be able to fleece us. Tell Xu Fengjiao that if she dares to reveal our family's secrets, she won't get a single penny.

I'd rather give this money to someone else than give it to her, and I mean it.

Old Master Xu is a businessman after all; he has a long-term vision.

Madam Xu turned to Xu Fengjiao and said that Old Master Xu had indeed given a dowry, but it wasn't as generous as Zhou Yi had imagined.

The Yaoniang even made a special trip to the Xu Family to discuss her dowry.

"Jiaojiao, what's in your dowry? Let me tell you, a girl's dowry should be quite generous."

I brought several shops and several estates as part of my dowry, which is why I was able to establish myself in my husband's family.

My mother-in-law is very good to me now.

Xu Fengjiao gave a bitter smile and said:

"My father said that our family will only provide a shop and a farm as dowry this time."

My family business has recently run into problems; we're facing a cash flow crisis, and I'm at a loss.

The Yaoniang was completely dumbfounded after hearing this:

"What did you say? A shop, a estate? Aren't you family quite wealthy?"

How did you end up in such a sorry state? If that's really the case, people will probably gossip about you if you marry into the Zhou Family."

Xu Fengjiao's heart skipped a beat. In the past, she would have listened to the Yaoniang and begged her father.

But ever since Zhou Wanwan said those things, she was actually a little scared. Now that the Yaoniang said this, she felt even more uncertain.

The Yaoniang continued her persuasion:

Actually, this trip was my mother-in-law's idea. She meant that since you've married into our family, she'll treat you like her own daughter.

These dowries will all be yours in the future. Zhou Yi is going to take the imperial examination now, and the family needs money right now.

Bringing more dowry will also benefit Zhou Yi.

If Zhou Yi achieves fame and success, our family's future will surely be bright. You should think it over carefully.

I'll head back now!

Xu Fengjiao suddenly spoke up, "Yaoniang, why do I feel that your belly has gotten a little bigger lately?"

The Yaoniang's face stiffened for a moment, and she said somewhat flusteredly, "Recently... I've had a good appetite lately, and I'm afraid I've gained weight. I'll go back now, and you can think about it some more."

After the Yaoniang left, Xu Fengjiao felt a chill in her heart.

She went directly to Old Master Xu and said, "Father, it seems that what Zhou Wanwan said is true; there's something wrong with the Zhou Family."

Old Master Xu paced back and forth in his study, saying, "This Yaoniang must also have problems. What should we do now? Marry her or not?"

Xu Fengjiao said with red eyes:

"Of course we have to marry him, after all, he's a scholar who passed the imperial examination, and we can't afford to offend him. But as long as the dowry is decent, that's fine."

Could I possibly find a better Ruyi in this condition? But I won't let them have it so easy.

If I'm going to marry into that family, I won't let them have it easy.

She had to expose their scandalous affair; otherwise, how could she maintain her standing in the Zhou Family?

When Zhou Wanwan came to the Xu Family for medical treatment, Xu Fengjiao, with red eyes, knelt down on the ground, startling Zhou Wanwan.

Zhou Wanwan looked at her and said, "What are you trying to do?"

Xu Fengjiao looked at her and said:

"Just as you thought, the Yaoniang and Zhou Yi were in cahoots."

I'm hoping you can help me catch them cheating.

Zhou Wanwan coughed and said, "Catching someone in the act? Isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

Xu Fengjiao immediately had a box of jewelry brought out, saying, "This is a small token of my appreciation."

Zhou Wanwan accepted the jewelry directly, saying:

"Oh dear! I'm not here for the jewelry, I'm here to see a good show."

Okay! I'll arrange it, but you'll need to find a lot of people, otherwise it won't be fun.

Xu Fengjiao naturally understood her meaning, and she found more than a hundred people to ambush in that grove of trees in advance.

Zhou Wanwan's job was to lure the two people over, but actually, she didn't need to lure them at all; the woods were their date spot.

As expected, the two emerged from the inner room one after the other that evening.

Zhou Yi hugged the Yaoniang tightly and said, "Yaoniang, you've really suffered. Don't worry, I will never let you down."

The Yaoniang looked at him shyly and said:

"Brother Yi, I like you, and I'm willing to do anything for you."

As long as you remember me, I'll be content.

Dry wood ignites a raging fire...

Zhou Yi looked at the Yaoniang in his arms and said, "You're pregnant, I can't touch you."

The Yaoniang kissed him directly. "Brother Yi, it's alright, it's been three months, the baby is stable."

Zhou Yi was completely captivated, while Zhou Wanwan sat on the shoulder of the Old Scholar Tree, watching with great interest.

If this were filmed, it would be a top-notch action movie, guaranteed to be a huge hit!

Zhou Yi and the Yaoniang were intimate for a long time. Zhou Wanwan scoffed inwardly, "This man isn't very good either! Five minutes..."

The two were deeply in love when they heard the villagers rushing over.

The village chief, seeing the Yaoniang and Zhou Yi embracing, turned ashen with anger. "Brother Yi, what are you doing?"

Zhou Yi trembled with fright and quickly released his widowed sister-in-law, saying, "Village chief, that's not true. My sister-in-law and I... we didn't do anything."

"Pfft... Hahaha... There's nothing between them, yet they're hugging so passionately?"

"Brother Yi, I like you... I'm three months pregnant." Someone mimicked the Yaoniang's voice in a sarcastic tone.

The Yaoniang was so ashamed and indignant she wanted to die. What's going on?

Then, more than a hundred people emerged from the bushes, exclaiming, "Wow! We've been digging for medicinal herbs here, and we've never seen anything so exciting!"

Soon the Xu Family received the news, Xu Fengjiao cried her heart out, "Brother Yi, how could you do this to me? How could your Zhou Family do such a thing?"