Let's Divorce!

Madam Fang quickly sent someone to investigate, but the results were very disappointing.

The situation of these two families is even worse than Zhou Wanwan described.

Let's start with the family Fang Shu was engaged to. Not only was the mother-in-law mean-spirited and difficult to get along with, but the young master also had a childhood sweetheart cousin.

Now that my cousin is pregnant, there's no way to hide it anymore; she'll have to give an explanation sooner or later.

By using this incident to call off the engagement, Fang Shu had truly avoided a major pitfall.

If I were to marry into that family, I would face endless troubles from wives and concubines, and my sisters-in-law would cause endless problems. Life would be unbearable.

Then look at Fang Yu's marriage, it's even more outrageous.

That young master was extremely easily influenced and doted on his concubines.

He believed everything the concubine said and did whatever she told him to do, without having any of his own opinions.

Madam Fang. Fang patted her chest and said, "It's fortunate that this happened, and it's fortunate that you were here, Wanwan. You are truly our family's lucky star!"

Zhou Wanwan looked at Madam Fang and said:

"Actually, the simplest way to win over a man is to stand on your own two feet."

"Being financially independent and not relying on a man will make him appreciate you."

Madam Fang sighed softly, her tone full of regret:

"It's a pity I've been confined to the inner quarters for so many years, and I've long since given up on dealing with things outside."

Otherwise, I would have had several other businesses in the capital.

There was a fine embroidery shop, a cosmetics shop, a silk and cloth shop, and a shop selling antiques and calligraphy.

If I could personally manage it, with these resources, establishing myself in the capital and living a respectable and glamorous life would be no problem at all.

Zhou Wanwan looked at her, somewhat surprised, and asked, "Madam, you actually own so many shops in the capital?"

Madam Fang nodded, her expression somewhat helpless:

"The money I have for daily expenses and savings is all supported by the shops in the capital."

However, those shops were far away in the capital, and there was no one close, reliable, or trustworthy to take care of them.

I can only let the managers manage things themselves; I'm thousands of miles away, so I can't interfere, and it's inconvenient for me to check the accounts.

They can only wait for dividends every year, wasting such a good foundation.

Zhou Wanwan looked at her and said:

"Madam Fang, how about we cooperate? You can provide the shop?"

I'll offer you embroidery, cosmetics, and silk fabrics; in return, you can trade your collection of antiques and calligraphy for a bookstore!

Madam Fang looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "But... the profits from my shops aren't very high, so maybe we should just forget about it?"

Zhou Wanwan looked at Madam Fang and said:

"How about this? I'll show you some of my shops."

"You can decide whether or not to cooperate then. We really want to open a few shops in Beijing."

Zhou Wanwan took her to several shops, Madam Fang looked at the shops and said:

"Wanwan, you're really amazing. When I'm buying things, these are my favorite shops."

The fabric from this shop is different from others; the quality is exceptionally good.

And that bookstore, I always love reading the books there. I never imagined that all these shops actually belong to you."

Zhou Wanwan nodded and said:

"These goods are all made by us, the knock-offs."

If we join forces, we're sure to make a name for ourselves in the capital.

Madam Fang in the capital; her father and brothers were both influential figures in the imperial court.

Her elder brother held a position in the capital region government, wielding real power over the inspection of shops and the maintenance of local security.

With deep roots in the capital, ordinary merchants would try to use their connections to get Fang Family when they encountered inspections or harassment.

Zhou Wanwan's shops in Beijing suffered a setback, with her being secretly suppressed and her business temporarily halted.

Having no connections in the capital, she encountered deliberate harassment from local powerful figures, leaving her with no one to reason with or mediate, and forced to suffer in silence.

Getting involved with Madam Fang changes everything.

Madam Fang nodded and said, "This is simple. I'll just write a letter to my brother and explain the situation."

Zhou Wanwan said with a smile, "The shopkeeper and the staff will all be my people, and we'll split the profits 50/50."

Madam Fang quickly waved her hand and said, "No, that won't do. Let's split it 30/70, I'll take 30% and you take 70%. After all, I didn't contribute much to this."

Zhou Wanwan looked at her and said, "No, no, I think a 50/50 split is more reasonable. You don't need to be so polite with me."

Madam Fang said helplessly, "Fine, I'll go back now and live separately from him."

This time, Madam Fang could no longer tolerate it.

Lord Fang looked at her with uncontrollable rage. "Zhao Ruyi, you think you're all grown up now, still dreaming of separating into your own household? Let me tell you, don't even dream about it."

Madam Fang sneered, "Since you're unwilling to separate and live separately, then let's get a divorce!"

"You... what did you say? You actually want a divorce? What exactly do you want?" Lord Fang was so angry that he blew his beard and glared at his opponent.

Madam Fang snorted coldly:

"Because of Fang Ting, my two daughters can't get married now."

"If I don't get a divorce, am I just supposed to watch them grow old alone?"

Lord Fang frowned and said, "I've already found two good ones; we'll go see them tomorrow."

Madam Fang chuckled and said:

"Looking for matches? No need. What kind of families are you going to?"

You know perfectly well that my daughter doesn't need to wrong herself like this.

Lord Fang angrily said, "Zhao Ruyi, don't think you can live a good life without me. Look at what happened to Feng Jiao!"

Zhao Ruyi looked at him and said:

"Feng Jiao? What happened to Feng Jiao?"

They are now a loving couple, Shen Chaoge dotes on her, and they live a carefree and happy life.

Lord Fang's face turned red with anger. "So you're just envious of the life she's living, aren't you?"

Zhao Ruyi looked at him and said:

"Let's get a divorce! I've finally seen through you. You're unrepentant, and I've sacrificed so much for you."

Over the years, my dowry has been completely depleted, but you still feel I haven't given you enough. Everything I do is wrong. I'm tired.

Lord Fang was silent for a moment before saying, "Zhao Ruyi, you've been seeing Zhou Wanwan these past few days. Did she say something to you?"

Zhao Ruyi laughed until tears streamed down her face, "You'd rather shift the blame onto a little girl than think about where you went wrong yourself."

Prefect Fang flicked his sleeves and left.

He went directly to the Provincial Surveillance Commissioner's office. Nie Shi'an looked at him and said, "Lord Fang, what brings you here?"

Prefect Fang said angrily, "I have something to discuss with Zhou Wanwan."

Nie Shi'an looked at him and said, "She's taking a nap right now! Why don't you wait a bit?"

Now, Zhou Wanwan can practically do whatever she wants in the Provincial Surveillance Commissioner's office.

Nie Shi'an felt especially sorry for her, worried that she might feel sleepy at noon and have nowhere to rest.

They specially arranged for a soft and comfortable bed to be brought to her and placed in Jing'an room, so that she could lie down and sleep in the afternoon.

They even specially instructed the kitchen to prepare special meals for her, cooking whatever she wanted and catering to her tastes.

In addition, a particularly elegant room was specially prepared to serve as her study.

Enraged, Prefect Fang roared, "She's torn my house apart, and she can still sleep? Wake her up right now!"