I'll Give My Things to Whoever I Want

Marchioness of Loyalty and Valor truly didn't understand; she genuinely loved Ji Yunzheng.

Because they didn't have their own children at the time, they couldn't stay in the Marquis's household, so they brought him back.

But now Ji Yunzheng only has resentment towards her.

Ji Yunzheng glared at her fiercely and said:

"What kind of mother are you? You only brought me back to win favor with your husband."

I don't like Yuan Xue at all, but she's your daughter, so you arranged for me to marry her.

Do you think she has any resemblance to a noblewoman?

Yuan Xue looked at him coldly and said:

Do you think I like someone like you? What's the difference between you and a eunuch?

Do you know how... how bad you are? I've already asked the doctor, and he said you're completely useless.

I've just been giving you face by not saying anything. Do you really think someone like you could have a child?

Zhou Wanwan hadn't expected Yuan Xue to say something like that.

Ji Yunzheng shouted loudly:

"Yuan Xue, you shrew, how could you say such a thing?"

Can you die without a man?

Yuan Xue scoffed and said:

Did I touch a nerve?

Ji Yunzheng, to be honest, I've been holding back for a long time too.

I want a divorce from you...

Marchioness of Loyalty and Valor was anxious. "Xue'er..."

Yuan Xue looked at her and said, "Mother, you don't need to persuade me anymore. I really can't stand living with a man like that."

Ji Yunzheng roared, "Fine! You just wait until I divorce you! And you, you brat, after hearing all this, you won't leave here alive either!"

After saying that, he took Manniang and left.

Marchioness of Loyalty and Valor looked at Zhou Wanwan and said:

"Little miracle doctor, I'm so sorry for causing you trouble."

Don't worry, I'll send two people to protect you.

Zhou Wanwan chuckled and said:

"No need, I can go back by myself. But what use is a son like that?"

"Children! You can have them if you want, it's not like you have to have this one."

Marchioness of Loyalty and Valor was stunned for a moment before muttering to herself, "That's right! What's the use of having a son like that? Wouldn't it be better to just have a grandson?"

Zhou Wanwan turned and left. Wasn't she trying to sow discord?

Ji Yunzheng.

As soon as Zhou Wanwan stepped out of the courtyard, she saw more than a dozen guards rushing towards her. Ji Yunzheng really wanted her dead.

Unfortunately, the Old Scholar Tree was very fast and swept all the guards away.

Zhou Wanwan skipped and hopped to the front yard, where everyone had already finished eating.

The young ladies sat together chatting, and when they saw Zhou Wanwan, they ignored her.

Zhou Wanwan rolled her eyes and looked at Feng Yueyao beside her, saying, "These people are so boring. They were the ones who challenged me first, and now that they've lost, they're ignoring me."

Feng Yueyao chuckled and said, "Isn't this how these noble ladies are?"

Zhou Wanwan hummed in agreement and said, "These pieces of jewelry were all won; they're a gift for you."

Feng Yueyao blinked and said, "Isn't this inappropriate?"

"What's wrong with that? You know I have so much jewelry, I can't wear it all. Aren't we best friends? Of course we'll share the good times and the bad." Zhou Wanwan waved her hand generously and gave all the jewelry she won to Feng Yueyao.

Zhou Mei, standing beside her, blushed and said, "Wanwan, I'm still your older sister! You give all this jewelry to outsiders but not to me?"

Each piece of these jewelry items is quite expensive.

Zhou Wanwan looked at her and said, "I'm not familiar with you."

Zhou Mei tugged at the handkerchief in her hand and said, "Didn't you say you were going to move back soon? Why don't you know me anymore?"

Zhou Wanwan chuckled and said, "I can give my things to whomever I want, it's none of your business."

Zhou Mei was so angry that she stomped her feet.

Zhou Wanwan then remembered that there was indeed such a thing; they would be going back to the Zhou Family to stay for a while in a short period of time.

Zhou Fusheng mainly wanted to go back, since he had passed the imperial examination and wanted to show off.

In Zhou Wanwan's opinion, there was nothing to brag about; those people were simply jealous, envious, and resentful.

In the afternoon, when the courtyard was quiet, Shangguan Wan'er stepped out with a smile and said:

"I see so many talented men and women here, each and every one of them is capable."

Why don't we take this opportunity to have a talent competition, so everyone can have a good laugh and see what we're missing?

These words immediately caused a stir.

Someone immediately chimed in, "Miss Shangguan is right! That's exactly how it should be!"

Soon, someone ran to inform the young masters, ladies, and wives of each household.

Before long, the courtyard was filled with people.

Seeing that most of the people had arrived, Shangguan Wan'er announced loudly:

"Now that everyone is here, let's start by composing poems, then we'll compete in music, archery, and horseback riding."

Anyone with talent, just show it! We're only judging by skill, not by rank, just having fun.

Shangguan Wan'er looked at Zhou Wanwan with ill intent and said, "I also want to see what kind of talented men and women your Yunxi County has."

Upon hearing this, the talented men and women from the capital all turned to look at the people from Yunxi County.

In a corner, several talented men and women from the capital huddled together, whispering, "What decent people could Yunxi County possibly produce? It's just a rural place."

"In our capital city, renowned scholars and Confucian masters are a dime a dozen; in poetry, prose, calligraphy, painting, music, chess, and calligraphy, they are all top-notch."

"To insist on competing with them in talent in this small place is rather beneath me."

One person's tone was full of disdain:

"I truly disdain comparing myself to these people from the barbaric and desolate countryside."

Their meager talents, if they were in our capital, wouldn't even qualify them to carry the shoes of ordinary scholars; they're simply not in the same league.

Another person chimed in:

"Absolutely right! In terms of vision, knowledge, and foundation, we are far behind!"

"It's only in this small county town that he's still considered someone important. If he were to go to the capital, he'd be nothing special."

Shangguan Wan'er's eyes were full of sarcasm as she said:

"Weren't you so capable before? Why are you silent now?"

Being able to pass the imperial examination and become a Xiucai (a scholar who passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations) would make one a person of importance in Yunxi County.

But in our capital city, there's really nothing to brag about.

Do you know what we young people in the capital value?

Is a man proficient in all six arts: rites, music, archery, charioteering, calligraphy, and mathematics?

Women were expected to be proficient in playing the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting.

To be complacent with a little literary talent is far too shallow.

Zhou Wanwan rolled her eyes and said, "Fine, fine, you guys compete! I'm not competing, it's pointless."

Lu Lan scoffed lightly and looked at Zhou Wanwan, saying:

Zhou Wanwan, what kind of competitions are interesting?

Do you really need a prize to participate?

Zhou Wanwan pouted and said:

"If there's no prize, what's the point of competing? What's the harmony?"

I don't care about fame, I don't want to compete for first place, and I certainly don't want to fight with you.

"Why should I bother if there's no prize?"

A slightly Xie Cheng'en voice came from the side. "In the end, isn't it all about the prize? This time, the prize will be provided by my Xie Family."