Everyone else knew of Chai Yang Xinghe's existence, but they assumed they were friends Shen Wei had met outside and were passing through to visit him. Thus, the two of them could appear in the village openly.
Li Yue Shu did not say much about this, her attitude towards them remaining indifferent.
Considering these two had secretly monitored her for nearly a year, it was a mercy she hadn't beaten them up to vent her anger. Naturally, she couldn't be as close to them as she was to the Wei family guards.
Chai Yang Xinghe had seen her attitude towards the Wei family guards in secret, so they could naturally sense the difference.
Knowing Li Yue Shu did not wish to see them, the two rarely appeared before her. During meals, they sat quietly in a corner, trying to minimize their presence.
Shen Wei was no different from usual, but during dinner that day, he kept glancing at Li Yue Shu.
When she looked back, he would quickly avert his gaze as if nothing had happened.
Li Yue Shu felt puzzled, sensing he had something he wanted to ask her. After everyone finished eating and was resting, she took the initiative to find Shen Wei and asked if he had something to say to her.
Shen Wei looked at her strangely for a moment, then hesitantly spoke, "You... I just wanted to ask if you have someone you like?"
Li Yue Shu's expression froze.
She looked at the person before her with a puzzled expression, her mind filled with questions.
He suddenly asked her this question, there must be a reason.
Could it be... he liked someone?
Thinking of this, Li Yue Shu's brows furrowed.
Shen Wei felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze, shifting his eyes slightly, a flicker of regret flashing in his eyes.
He should have asked Old Man Liu this question, why did he come to her!
Just as Shen Wei was thinking about what else to say, Li Yue Shu suddenly spoke, "If you like someone, you can tell me anytime. I will definitely grant your wish."
Shen Wei was stunned.
How did the topic shift to him?
Before Shen Wei could react, Li Yue Shu continued, "However, I'll say this upfront. Before we are still husband and wife, even if you like someone, you are not allowed to act recklessly!"
Her expression was very serious. "As long as you ask, I can sign the divorce papers anytime, but you must promise me that no matter how many wives or concubines you have in the future, you will absolutely not allow them to harm even a single hair of the children."
Shen Wei's true identity was that of a prince, so he was bound to have multiple wives and concubines.
This novel world was originally inclined towards palace intrigue, and the inner court of a prince's mansion would surely be filled with scheming. This would pose a definite danger to the children.
Thinking of this, Li Yue Shu's brows furrowed even deeper.
Shen Wei, unaware of her worries, felt a pang in his heart because of her words.
Why was it about divorce again!
Also, when did he ever say he liked someone?
Shen Wei opened his mouth to explain, but looking at Li Yue Shu's serious expression, he didn't know how to utter the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
Seeing his silence, Li Yue Shu took it as his tacit admission and couldn't help but pout.
This man, eating her food, wearing her clothes, using her things, living in her home, and deceiving her for so long. Now he had someone he liked and wanted her to make way. Was there such a cheap thing in the world!
Thinking of her previous plan, Li Yue Shu glared at him, snorted coldly, and turned to leave.
Shen Wei was somewhat bewildered.
Was she angry?
Why?
Shen Wei was utterly perplexed, but he didn't know that the next morning, Li Yue Shu went to the village head's house alone.
Seeing her arrive, the village head was about to pick up his bowls and chopsticks to eat breakfast, but quickly put them down.
"Yue Shu, why are you here?" The village head brought her a stool. "Are you here to discuss something with me again?"
Every time Li Yue Shu visited, she was there to discuss important matters that would benefit the village. He assumed it was the same this time.
"Thank you, Village Head." Li Yue Shu quickly took the stool and placed it down, not being overly polite. "I am indeed here today to ask for your advice on a private matter."
Hearing it was a private matter, the village head couldn't help but be surprised.
What private matter could he help her with?
The village head suddenly thought of something and his expression turned serious. "Did the Shen family come to trouble you again?"
Seeing his angry expression, Li Yue Shu quickly waved her hands. "No, no, it's something between me and Shen Wei."
The village head was stunned. "What could be the matter between you and Shen Wei?"
Li Yue Shu didn't beat around the bush and asked, "Do you still remember when I became the head of the household during the division of property from the Shen family?"
The village head immediately nodded. "I've been the village head for so many years, and it's the first time I've encountered a woman as the head of the household. Of course, I remember it clearly."
During the division of property, Shen Wei was still foolish, and Li Yue Shu supported everything in the family. Thus, when she proposed to become the head of the household, he agreed after a night's hesitation.
Li Yue Shu did this simply because she was used to making her own decisions, and at the time, she treated Shen Wei like a child, which led her to propose becoming the head of the household.
She never expected this to be so convenient for her now.
Li Yue Shu said, "As far as I know, if the head of the household is me, then Shen Wei is equivalent to marrying into my family. Therefore, we can only divorce, but he cannot dismiss his wife, right?"
As soon as she said this, the village head stood frozen in place.
He looked at Li Yue Shu with a bewildered expression, seeming unable to process her words for a long time.
Li Yue Shu knew how shocking her words were to the village head, so she didn't rush him, quietly waiting for him to digest it.
After an unknown amount of time, the village head hesitantly asked, "You want to divorce? Why?"
Li Yue Shu's expression was calm. "Shen Wei and I have no feelings for each other. Now that he has recovered, there is no need for this marriage to continue."
She said it as a matter of fact, but the village head couldn't understand. "Isn't it a good thing that Shen Wei has recovered? This way, you have support and don't have to work so hard. Besides, feelings can be cultivated slowly. Don't many couples meet for the first time on their wedding day?"
Li Yue Shu pursed her lips slightly. "Village Head, Shen Wei and I are in a very special situation, and we must divorce. I actually came today to ask, since Shen Wei married into my family, will a divorce agreement signed by me alone be valid?"
In other words, she wanted to dismiss her husband.
But the village head didn't grasp the deeper meaning of her words. Seeing that she was still considering divorce, he softened his tone and earnestly persuaded her, "It will be valid, but Shen Wei is a good child to entrust yourself to. Yue Shu, if you get along well, you will surely discover his good qualities later..."
Li Yue Shu knew it wouldn't be that easy. She pursed her lips slightly, not responding to the village head's words.
She suddenly felt that if she were to be completely honest with the village head about her true intentions, he would definitely lecture her harshly, or even bring the other villagers to persuade her.
Thinking of this, Li Yue Shu immediately stopped talking and quietly listened to the village head's earnest persuasion.
She had already obtained the result she wanted. After returning, she could find an opportunity to dismiss her husband.
Shen Wei was a prince. As a royal relative, he probably had never heard of dismissing one's husband in his life.
This dismissal letter would serve as her revenge for his deception over the years!