Chapter 250 â Raising A Son In The Cultivation World (part 2)
When Li Su transmigrated, it was the day that Yuan Dao and Su Wanrongâs eldest daughter was one year old.
Li Su touched her belly. At about this time, he was already in her belly! Li Su wondered if she should run away before someone found out that she was pregnant.
Li Su didnât plan to fight against Su Wanrong. In this world, it was clear that heaven was on Su Wanrongâs side. Her ancestors were cultivators and she gave birth to a daughter who was also a cultivator. Cultivators must cut off worldly desires and pursue the cultivation path wholeheartedly. Yuan Ru ran to the mortal world every three or five years as she considered the mortal world as her back garden.
Li Suâs task this time was to raise Yuan Xian. That was all. There was no need to confront them. Besides, this was a cultivation world. What could Li Su do to these people? Li Su had a space, others boundless abilities. Li Su had one space, but the others would have a hundred more. As for her relative strength? As soon as they waved their hands, Li Su would be sent flying.
She knew her limits! Was it okay for her to stay out of all their complicated relationships?
Li Su had made up her mind. She began to prepare for the future. The first thing to do was to check the dowry of the original owner. This was what the mother and son would rely on in the future.
After checking her dowry and private property, Li Su was satisfied. The original owner was the youngest daughter of the Liu family. After her birth mother gave birth to her, she died. Her father treated her like a treasure. When the original owner got married, her father gave almost half of the Liu family property as a dowry to his daughter. Most of his private property was also given to the original owner before he died. It was likely that the entire Yuan family may not even be comparable to the original owner, let alone Su Wangrong. Who knew whose dowry was worth more in the end?
Although the story didnât explain it, Li Su could still guess. In the second year after Liu Qingyunâs death, Su Wanrongâs eldest daughter, Yuan Lan, got married extravagantly and became a princess consort. Although the Yuan family had some wealth, Yuan Lan was just a daughter. Yuan Dao had intentions, but he would not use most of the family wealth as his daughterâs dowry. Su Wanrongâs original dowry was not generous. One could imagine how Yuan Lanâs extravagant wedding came about. Although, Li Su didnât understand how the Yuan family and Su Wanrong operated.
Li Su had a bottom line. She was very grateful that there was no marriage law in this era. A womanâs dowry was the womanâs private property, and the husbandâs family could not use it. Even if he was divorced or abandoned, the dowry went with the woman.
With these dowries, Li Su had more confidence. She was going to negotiate with Yuan Dao.
After seeing off the last guest, Yuan Dao was also a little tired and was about to go to West Garden to rest.
âMaster, please come here. There is something important that the madam wants to discuss.â
Yuan Dao saw that it was Cui Zhu, the dowry maid of his first wife, who spoke.
Yuan Dao frowned, today was Lanâerâs birthday banquet. Even if he didnât say it, Qingyun should know that he was going to rest in West Garden today. Why was she rashly sending someone to invite him over now?
âIâll talk about it tomorrow. Iâm tired.â After that, Yuan Dao left without looking back. Qingyun was now acting increasingly out of line. On such a happy day today, she didnât attend because of illness, and only now did she come out like this. She really thought he was a foolish person. Did she think that he would be fooled by her?
âMaster, the madam said that, if you donât go, she will tell the old master and the old madam tomorrow.â Cui Zhu was not afraid.
Yuan Dao left without stopping. What could she say? It was nothing more than her asking his parents to call the shots for her.
When Li Su heard Cui Zhuâs report, she sneered. Okay, if she offered to discuss something and he didnât come, then he couldnât blame her for acting first and reporting afterwards.
The next day, Li Su went to Lofty Purple Hall, just at the time Yuan Dao and Su Wanrong were holding Yuan Lan to pay their respects to the old master and old madam.
âPaying respects to father and mother, my husband, and younger sister. Everyone is here. Thatâs good. I have something to say,â Li Su said with a smile.
Su Wanrong hugged the child and bowed slightly to Li Su.
Yuan Dao frowned slightly.
âQingyun, whatâs the matter so early in the morning?â Mother Yuan asked when she saw that Father Yuan and Yuan Dao didnât speak.
âOh, itâs not a big deal,â Li Su said.
Yuan Dao had such an expression, as expected.
âI want to divorce,â Li Su continued.
Father Yuan and Yuan Dao were shocked. They dropped the teacups in their hands. âDivorce? Why?â Yuan Dao stood up.
âHusband, when you went to my Liu family to propose marriage, in front of my father, didnât you make a promise? Did you forget? You said that I would be the only one forever, and you would never have another.â Li Su stared at Yuan Dao. âFather-in-law was there at the time, and he acquiesced, didnât he?â
Yuan Daoâs expression was a little distorted.
Father Yuan said in embarrassment, âThat is what happened, but arenât you unable to have children? Besides, you agreed to let Mrs. Su marry into the family. What are you saying now?â
âYeah, thatâs why I want to divorce. I have been married to the Yuan family for many years, and I have not neglected my duties, except that I have no children. When my father was still alive, I couldnât have children, and no one in the Yuan family blamed me and even comforted me. But my father passed away only half a year ago, and you proposed that my husband marry an equal wife. I donât want to go into detail about the reason. As husband and wife, we should part without hard feelings!â Li Su snorted coldly. After Li Su transmigrated over, she found this key point in the original ownerâs memory. Liu Qingyun was confused and didnât think about this important point, but it was very clear to Li Su.
Yuan Dao was a little agitated and took two steps forward. âQingyun, youâŠâ He had feelings for Liu Qingyun. When Liu Qingyun was not yet married, she was a well-known beauty and a talented girl. Her father was also an imperial teacher. Even Prince Yong and Prince Qi intended to ask for her hand in marriage. The Liu family had no intention of getting involved in the battle within the imperial family. After a lot of consideration, Yuan Dao was chosen among the many families seeking marriage with the original owner.
After their marriage, the two did spend many days in loving bliss.
At this point, Yuan Dao didnât want to. But Liu Qingyun had no children, which was unacceptable to Yuan Dao and the Yuan family.
âQingyun, even if Daoâer married an equal wife, you are still Daoâerâs official wife, and the mistress of the Yuan family. The Su family has always been docile and respectful to you, why botherâŠâ Mother Yuan advised.
Li Su smiled. âPardon me, mother. I understand what you said, but I have been spoiled by my father since I was a child. I canât tolerate sand in my eyes. It has not been easy to endure until today. If my father was alive and he knew of my decision, he would have approved.â
Yuan Dao was silent. When imperial teacher Liu was alive, among his children, it was his youngest daughter who looked the most like his deceased wife. She was the one he loved the most. When he was dying, he even gave his private property to Liu Qingyun over his sons.
Those private properties, in addition to some priceless ancient books, calligraphy and paintings, imperial teacher Liu accumulated a lifetime of wealth. He was afraid that after his death, he would not be able to continue to take care of his daughter, so he could only use these common things to protect his daughter.
Although these were not the Yuan familyâs right now, they would definitely belong to the Yuan family in the future.
In any case, Yuan Dao did not want to divorce.
âQingyun, say whatever you want, I can promise it to you. You will always be my official wife and the mistress of the Yuan family. No one can change your status. I have discussed this with my father and mother. In the future, Wanrong will give birth to the eldest son and you can adopt it in your name. You can rest assured!â Yuan Dao said.
Su Wanrong had been holding her daughter and was standing behind Yuan Dao with a neither sad nor happy expression, like Liu Qingyun could not affect her. But after hearing this, her expression finally changed. She looked up at Yuan Dao in disbelief.
But Yuan Dao only wanted to salvage things with Liu Qingyun and didnât notice her at all.
Su Wanrong looked at Mother and Father Yuan again. They were nodding their heads, indicating that what Yuan Dao said was true. They were also reluctant to part with the rich dowry and private property that Liu Qingyun had, as well as her status.
Su Wanrongâs grip on the child gradually tightened until the child felt pain and started crying.
Li Su heard the childâs cry and smiled slightly. She walked to Su Wanrongâs side and reached out to touch the childâs face. However, Su Wanrong looked wary and ducked back.
Li Su glanced at Yuan Dao and said nothing.
Yuan Dao frowned slightly and said softly, âWanrong.â Although he had not discussed this matter with Wanrong, he believed that with Wanrongâs intelligence and knowledge, she should understand his intentions.
In fact, Su Wanrong really understood Yuan Daoâs intentions. After all, before entering the family, her family had already analysed the situation in the house for her. She had to stay away from Liu Qingyun, give birth to a few more children, then she wouldnât need to worry about the rest.
When she had just married in, Yuan Dao also told her about his attitude towards Liu Qingyun.
Su Wanrong understood in her heart, but understanding was one thing, accepting it was another. No mother would want to give up her child to someone else, especially when the other party was her own rival.
Li Su smiled. âHusband, donât be too hard on others. I still think that we should divorce!â
In the next few days, no matter who in the Yuan family came to try and persuade her, Li Su still said that she wanted to divorce.
In order to keep her, Yuan Dao originally wanted to demote Su Wanrongâs status as equal wife to a concubine, but he didnât expect that Su Wanrong was pregnant again.
Yuan Dao had to give up the idea. The child Su Wanrong was carrying might be his eldest son. If he brought this up at this time⊠No, he couldnât take this risk.
Yuan Dao wrote a letter to the Liu family and wanted the Liu family to persuade Liu Qingyun. But Li Su didnât read the letter from the Liu family at all. In the end, helpless, the elder brother of the Liu family came to the Yuan family in person, trying to persuade his younger sister. But after Li Su talked to him, the Liu familyâs eldest brother suddenly changed his mind and supported her decision before he left.
Yuan Dao didnât need to think about it to know. He was afraid it had something to do with the private properties left by his father-in-law.
Li Su promised that, if the Liu family supported her with her divorce, she would return half of the private property left by her father to the Liu family.
Li Su deliberately kept some of her hand a secret and did not say what the other half was. Those priceless ancient books, calligraphy, and paintings, had already been put into the space for storage. Half of what she said was money. She had no shortage of these things.
In the future, there was no need for Li Su to come forward. The plenipotentiary representative of the Liu family was her eldest brother.
After a month, Yuan Dao finally signed the divorce papers.
Li Su took the divorce papers and smiled. The eldest brother of the Liu family also shouted for someone to move Li Suâs dowry back to the Liu family. Li Su said, âDonât be busy, eldest brother. I donât plan to go back to Liu familyâs house. After all, I am a married daughter. Although I divorced, there is no reason to live at my parentsâ house. Even if older brother and sister-in-law donât dislike this, my nieces and nephews will have their own opinions. I have property and business, so I can live anywhere. I have a manor and I plan to move there. The Liu familyâs manor is nearby, and there is someone to take care of it. Donât worry, older brother!â
The eldest brother of the Liu family knew that his younger sister always had her own ideas, so he did not force it. However, he still took someone to escort Li Su. It was only after she was delivered safely was he relieved.