She Was Like a Lawyer in Ancient Times

Zhou Wanwan looked at the first customer and asked, "What do you want to ask about through divination?"

The man smiled and said, "Official career? I just wanted to ask if my husband has any chance of being promoted this time?"

You haven't been able to get any good divination results this Zhou Wanwan, have you?

Zhou Wanwan looked at her and said, "I'll take 5,000 taels."

The man obediently paid 5,000 taels.

She was just the wife of a minor official of the eighth rank, and with this opportunity for promotion, how could she not be anxious?

Zhou Wanwan reassured her to wait patiently and had tea and snacks brought over.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Zhou Wanwan looked at her and said, "Your husband has no chance of being promoted this time. Let's go back!"

The lady's expression changed immediately. She looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "Miss Zhou, is there any way?"

Zhou Wanwan looked at her coldly and said, "Don't you know what you did? Not only is there no chance of promotion, you're going to be in big trouble."

The woman was so frightened that she immediately knelt down and looked at Zhou Wanwan, saying, "Miss Zhou, save me! I'll give you whatever money you want."

Zhou Wanwan looked at her and said, "Twenty thousand taels."

The lady gritted her teeth and pulled out 20,000 taels of silver.

Zheng Xing'an took the silver, thinking to herself that her young mistress was collecting money far too quickly.

In just a short while, they had already earned more than 20,000 taels of silver.

Zhou Wanwan said calmly, "You must have accepted money from them a while ago! Return that money."

The woman was utterly shocked. "You... you can even figure this out?"

Zhou Wanwan sighed and said:

"This is a trap set by someone, and you're still in the dark. Not only do you have to retreat, you have to retreat with fanfare."

Now everyone knows that your husband accepted bribes. Take this opportunity to get this matter settled quickly.

This was sent by your rivals to harm you, understand?

The woman's face turned deathly pale, and she muttered to herself, "No wonder there are such kind people."

Zhou Wanwan continued:

"And didn't your boss hold a full-month celebration this time?"

"If your partner wants to advance their career, they'll need to send a big gift tomorrow."

The lady's eyes lit up and she said, "I understand."

After she left, Zheng Xing'an asked softly, "Is this really going to work?"

Zhou Wanwan smiled and said:

"I didn't accept these 20,000 taels for nothing; it's because I learned some things."

These things are all true; whether they will come to pass or not is entirely up to fate.

However, returning the silver can still avert disaster.

Zheng Xing'an nodded.

A second guest came in; this woman kept her head down and cried.

Zhou Wanwan looked at her and asked, "May I ask what brings you here, Madam?"

The woman sobbed uncontrollably, "Waaah... I'm so sorry, I'm really upset today. I just heard yesterday that my husband has a mistress."

Zhou Wanwan looked at her and asked, "Whose wife are you again?"

"I am the wife of Shen Jiamu, an academician of the Hanlin Academy."

Zhou Wanwan looked at her with some sympathy and said, "You mean your husband's mistress is your sister?"

The woman looked up at Zhou Wanwan and asked, "How... how did you know?"

When the trees came back to report last night, Zhou Wanwan still thought the matter was quite shocking.

Scenes that were previously only seen on novel platforms have actually appeared in real life.

Shen Jiamu had always been fond of his wife's younger sister. This time, after her husband passed away, Shen Jiamu took her to his villa.

Zhou Wanwan looked at her and said, "Madam, what exactly do you want to ask this time?"

Zhou Wanwan had tea served to her and also had someone wipe away her tears.

The woman composed herself and said, "I just want to ask, should I get a divorce from him?"

Zhou Wanwan looked at her and said, "Divorce, and then what? Being kicked out of the house penniless?"

The woman looked up at Zhou Wanwan and asked, "How did you know?"

Zhou Wanwan sighed and said, "I also know that you're penniless right now."

The woman immediately knelt down and looked at Zhou Wanwan, saying, "Yes, I am indeed penniless. I had no other choice but to come to you."

"What if I don't help you? Are you planning to drink poison, or hang yourself?"

The woman looked at Zhou Wanwan with a horrified expression and said, "How do you know everything?"

Zhou Wanwan sighed and looked at her, saying:

"This isn't something to make a huge fuss about. When you went in, you had a dowry list, right?"

Bring your dowry list when you file for divorce; of course, you can't let them have it easy either.

This villa does indeed belong to your husband, so isn't it yours?

Isn't it perfectly normal for you to take some ladies out for tea?

Once we've gathered evidence, we can bring up divorce. If she refuses, it'll be even simpler: sue him.

The woman shook her head and said, "I'm penniless now, how can I possibly fight him? Besides, officials protect each other."

Zhou Wanwan took a sip of tea and said, "The meaning of 'officials protecting each other' is that they can protect each other; if they can't, then that's another matter."

"I want 20% of your dowry. If you're willing, you won't have to worry about anything. You just need to cooperate with me, okay?"

The lady nodded and said, "Okay."

Zhou Wanwan suddenly felt like she was a lawyer in ancient times.

You need to gather all the evidence of a man's infidelity, and then teach the woman how to fight back.

After a moment's thought, the lady signed and affixed her fingerprint.

All of this requires a contract. Zhou Wanwan looked at her and said, "Don't cry yet. Actually, your dowry is quite generous. If you get it back, it will be enough for you to live on."

The woman looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "My name is Shen Yumei. Thank you, young lady, but can I really get back what belongs to me?"

Zhou Wanwan smiled and said:

"Don't worry! I don't just want her to vomit up everything on the dowry list."

I will find a way to make him hand over those estates and farms that you managed after marriage.

However, remember one thing: from now on, you must follow my instructions in everything you do.

Whether it's your parents or your sister begging you, you can't be soft-hearted, understand?

Shen Yumei nodded.

After Shen Yumei left, Zhou Wanwan received her last customer's order.

The customer simply asked about his health, "I haven't been feeling well lately, I feel sick all over, can you take a look?"

Zhou Wanwan waved her hand and said, "Let me take your pulse first!"

After taking her pulse, Zhou Wanwan frowned and said:

"Ha! How much alcohol do you usually drink? Do you drink every day?"

Your body has become like this; you need to recuperate. I'll give you five thousand taels of silver to help you recover.

Those who can afford to come here generally have some money.

Zhou Wanwan accepted five thousand taels of silver and prescribed some medicine for him, saying, "Your illness was caused by drinking. You need to take good care of yourself from now on. You absolutely must not drink alcohol while taking the medicine, otherwise you won't have much time left."

The man, startled, wiped the cold sweat from his brow and said, "Okay, okay, thank you so much."

"If you take my medicine and can abstain from alcohol, you can live another twenty or thirty years without any problem," Zhou Wanwan said.