Chapter 2313

"Neither did I," Elder Chun said. "Old Yun isn't with us anyway. Why bother telling him?"

Elder Zhan chuckled. "That old fellow called. He said we were selfish, only thinking of our own leisure while leaving him alone in the capital."

"I ignored him," Elder Chun stated bluntly.

Elder Zhan grinned. "I pretended to be deaf, shouted that I couldn't hear, and hung up. I bet Old Yun is jumping with anger right now."

"You're amazing," the elders said, giving Elder Zhan a thumbs-up.

Zhu Yanyi watched them, speechless. These old kids had truly become old kids.

The Zhu family arranged their own affairs first, then started visiting relatives. There weren't many relatives—just the Xie, Qi, and Cheng families. They knew the Zhu family was returning. Since the Zhu family had many things to handle in the first few days, no one came immediately. A few days later, Xie Xinyan arrived with her husband and child.

Xie Xinyan brought someone else: Zhu Aidi.

Zhu Aidi looked pale and depressed. Although Zhu Yanyi had grown up with Zhu Aidi, Zhu Aidi was much closer to Zhu Yanli emotionally. So, Zhu Yanli took Zhu Aidi aside to chat.

Xie Xinlian looked at the situation, then at Xie Xinyan, sensing that bringing her here wasn't for no reason.

Xie Xinyan pulled Xie Xinlian into the kitchen and explained Zhu Aidi's situation.

"Zhu Micheng only has one daughter, Aidi, so he didn't choose a son-in-law to marry into the family," Xie Xinyan whispered.

"We heard about that. Jin Feng was my close friend back then. After she passed away, I promised to look after Aidi. That's why I specially returned to give a gift when Aidi got married," Xie Xinlian remembered naturally.

"Zhu Micheng was tricked by the matchmaker. The matchmaker said A Cheng was a good man, honest and capable. But she was only honest on the surface. her 'capability' was in deceiving her family. she secretly borrowed money from loan sharks and kept a young mistress. Now that the girl is pregnant, she came to find Aidi. Only then did Aidi find out. You know, Aidi gave birth last year, to a daughter. A Cheng blamed Aidi, saying that because she had a daughter, she was cutting off her lineage. I find it ridiculous. she is a son-in-law who married into the family. Where does her lineage even come from?"

Xie Xinyan spoke with disdain in her eyes.

Xie Xinlian pondered slightly. "So, what is Aidi's plan for coming today?"

"Aidi wants a divorce, but Zhu Micheng is confused and refuses. she said if Aidi divorces, she won't recognize her as her daughter. A Cheng is even worse. Now that things are exposed, she directly told Zhu Aidi that post-marital debts are shared. So even if she borrowed from loan sharks, Zhu Aidi has to repay them too. she even took that mistress to live in a rented apartment." Xie Xinlian felt sorry for Zhu Aidi.

After all, when Wu Jin Feng was alive, they had grown up playing together. Although Wu Jin Feng was gone, they treated Zhu Aidi not as a biological daughter, but as a junior relative.

Xie Xinlian scoffed. "I looked down on Zhu Micheng when Jin Feng married her. You and I know what kind of person Jin Feng was. She was clever and skilled since childhood, and she even graduated from primary school. The only issue was her 'class component' was poor—rich peasant. In today's terms, that could be considered a good family background. Not a lady of a great family, but certainly a refined girl of a small family.

But Zhu Micheng? she had nothing. her only advantage was being a poor peasant, so she married Jin Feng. When Jin Feng was alive, the Zhu family was decent because she managed it. But now that she's gone, they are just like that."

Xie Xinyan sighed. "Exactly. Sister Jin Feng died too early. If she were still here, Aidi would never have married a scum like A Cheng."

"An old A Cheng, a young A Cheng. The Zhu family has two A Chens, and neither is 'successful' (Cheng means success)." Xie Xinlian said directly. "So, what does Aidi want to do today?"

"Aidi is heartbroken. She doesn't even want to care for her child. I found out and brought them mother and daughter out. First, to let her relax here and have everyone comfort her. Second, I thought we could help her." Xie Xinyan looked at Xie Xinlian, a bit embarrassed. "After all, when Sister Jin Feng was alive, she was quite nice to us."

Xie Xinlian pointed at Xie Xinyan. "I knew you came for a reason. This is the Zhu family's matter. But regardless, Jin Feng entrusted Aidi to me before she died, making her my goddaughter. I can step in, but it depends on Aidi's determination."

Zhu Yanyi didn't know about Zhu Aidi at first. Later, seeing Zhu Aidi crying to Zhu Yanli, she got curious and went over, then found out.

Zhu Yanyi pondered. Times were advancing, and women's thoughts were changing. Divorce might be looked down upon now, but what about ten years later? Many people could marry today and divorce tomorrow. They weren't disrespecting marriage; they wanted to choose the right life. The path of life isn't chosen casually, nor is it walked lightly. There are many twists and difficulties on life's road.

A bad marriage is just a disease in marriage. If it can be saved, save it. If not, cut it off. Divorce is just a form.

Zhu Yanyi had a sudden realization just by hearing Zhu Aidi's story. Yan Aohan, of course, saw Zhu Yanyi's unusual state. He came over immediately, tapped her lightly, and set up a barrier to let Zhu Yanyi realize safely. Others didn't notice the situation here. However, Zhu Yanyi's realization didn't last long—only about ten minutes.

Although short, even a mosquito has some meat. So, this realization was useful.

Zhu Yanyi looked at Yan Aohan. "I owe Zhu Aidi a karmic debt."

Because of Zhu Aidi, Zhu Yanyi had a realization. Although short, it was a karmic connection. Therefore, Zhu Yanyi must repay this debt.

"Then help her solve her problems," Yan Aohan suggested softly.

She naturally cared about her wife's karma. She wasn't familiar with Zhu Aidi, but since it involved Zhu Yanyi's karma, helping this person was reasonable.

Zhu Yanyi nodded. She meant the same. Then she walked back and said to Zhu Aidi, "Aidi, what do you want to do? Do you still want to maintain this marriage?"

Zhu Aidi shook her head, tears in her eyes, but her face was resolute. "I don't. Even if I owe debts, I don't want to maintain this marriage. I want a divorce, but my father refuses."

"Don't worry about what your father thinks now. As long as you have your own idea, other things will be easier to solve," Zhu Yanyi said calmly.

Xie Xinlian happened to come out and heard this. "Ani, if Aidi wants a divorce, what do you plan to do?"

"It's simple. Azure Sovereign Qingdi is there, right? Just mobilize her. Solving this is easy. A Cheng has already committed adultery and bigamy. As long as we catch this point, the court can directly grant the divorce. As for the debt, as long as it's determined you were unaware, we can have someone handle it. Evidence is easy to get. It will be A Cheng's own problem, not falling on you," Zhu Yanyi said slowly. This matter was really very simple for her.

Perhaps because the matter was simple, her realization only lasted ten minutes. Zhu Yanyi suddenly had this thought, but shook her head. It probably wasn't like that.

After speaking, Zhu Yanyi looked at Zhu Aidi. "Think about it first. If you are sure you want a divorce, I will have someone help you solve it immediately, using the fastest method. It should be resolved before the year ends."

"I want my daughter," Zhu Aidi said, looking at her sleeping daughter in her arms.

"Okay. Any other conditions?" Since she had promised to help, she planned to take full responsibility.

"I don't know what other conditions I can ask for," Zhu Aidi said with a bitter smile. She hadn't seen much of the world and truly didn't know.

Seeing Zhu Aidi like this, Zhu Yanyi sighed softly in her heart. "Alright, I will have someone handle this. In short, you won't suffer a loss in the end. But regarding your father, I think you need to step up, Auntie."

Xie Xinlian said directly, "No problem. I will go over this afternoon to scold this Zhu Micheng. He really thinks he is something. It is a new society now, and he still wants to be old-fashioned? Dealing with him is easy for me."

"I will go with you," Zhu Shunyao said from the side. He knew Xie Xinlian would agree because of the sisterhood with Wu Jin Feng back then. But Zhu Micheng was clearly a confused fool. If his wife suffered a loss, it wouldn't be good. So, he would go. Suppressing a Zhu Micheng was too easy.

"Good." Xie Xinlian considered this point too, so she didn't refuse at all and directly agreed to let Zhu Shunyao go together.

After speaking, Zhu Yanyi looked at Zhu Aidi. "You don't need to go back for these two days. We have empty rooms on the second floor. You and your daughter can stay at our house temporarily. Go home after the matter is over, to prevent A Cheng from jumping to desperate measures."

"Good." Zhu Aidi thought for a moment and agreed. "But I need to go home to get some clothes for Huanxi, and for my little Guaiguai."

Zhu Yanyi nodded. "Okay. I will accompany you back then."

"Ani, it's rare for you to be so enthusiastic," Zhu Yanli said curiously from the side. She always knew Zhu Yanyi rarely took the initiative in such matters.

Zhu Yanyi smiled slightly. "I will tell you later. Anyway, part of the reason is that Aidi grew up with us after all."