SBCEJM -Chapter 319 The Mistress Who Slept With Her Husband Became Our Financier

The system’s voice was filled with excitement.

【Madam Liu Minjun is the legitimate daughter of a collateral branch of the Ministry of Rites’ Grand Secretary’s family.】
【The attentive man beside her is her husband, Zhou Mao, a collateral branch son of the Rongguo Duke’s household.】
【The green-dressed woman behind them is Wei Ziyan, and the scholar-looking man is Scholar Xu.】
【So how did their relationship become so complicated?】

Feng Zexuan immediately asked.

“Don’t rush, I’ll explain slowly!”

Hearing this, the customers in the shop pretended to casually shift their positions while picking goods.

But their peripheral vision was all locked onto those four people.

Some pretended to examine bracelets, but their eyes never left them for a second.
Some held books without turning a single page.

Wei Ziyan also heard the inner voice.

Her expression stiffened slightly, fingers tightening around her money pouch.

【The two of them were originally a poor couple.】
【Wei Ziyan supported her husband through embroidery, funding his studies for the imperial exams.】
【But Scholar Xu repeatedly failed the exams, lost his ambition, and gradually degenerated.】
【Later, relying on his handsome face, he caught the attention of Liu Minjun, who was still unmarried at the time, and they began an affair.】

“Damn! A scumbag and a shameless woman!” Feng Zexuan exclaimed inwardly.

【One time, they even had an affair in Scholar Xu’s home, and were caught red-handed by Wei Ziyan, who had returned late from work.】

【Tsk tsk, cheating right in their own house—how brazen can they be!】

【Exactly!】 the system agreed.

【At that moment, Wei Ziyan felt her heart go cold. She originally wanted to just write a divorce letter and end it.】
【But one sentence from Liu Minjun changed her mind.】

Wei Ziyan’s knuckles turned white.

Five years ago, on that rainy night, she had pushed open the door soaked to the bone.

Outside, rain poured heavily. She had worked late at the embroidery workshop to finish urgent orders.

The moment she opened the door, she saw the person she loved most… entangled with another woman on that creaking bed.

Candlelight flickered, illuminating the intertwined figures.

Her emotions were complicated—but mostly anger.

She was furious that the man she loved had destroyed that love so easily.

At that moment, all her affection for Scholar Xu was extinguished like it had been doused in freezing rain.

Instantly gone.

【What did she say?】 Feng Zexuan held her breath.

【Liu Minjun calmly dressed herself and said: “I’ll give you money and a comfortable life.”】
【“You… share your husband with me halfway.”】

In the hall, the Imperial Censor Wang Shilang’s hand trembled.

A row of bracelets clattered onto the counter.

“Share a husband… in half?”

He had lived over forty years and had never heard of such an arrangement.

The Deputy Minister of Revenue’s wife shot her husband a meaningful look.

It made him break out in cold sweat.

“No no no—don’t even think about it!”

He quickly shook his head to throw away the terrifying thought.

【Wei Ziyan agreed.】
【Liu Minjun kept her promise immediately—she not only gave her a large sum of money but also bought a three-courtyard mansion in the capital.】
【Even all of Scholar Xu’s future exam expenses were covered.】

【Good heavens! They were basically raising both husband and wife as pets!】

【One provides the body, the other provides cover—what a flawless operation!】

【The only condition was that they were not allowed to divorce, and Wei Ziyan had to call her “sister” in public.】

【Amazing… truly amazing.】

【With the money, Wei Ziyan moved into a respectable house.】
【She played both the “dutiful wife” and the “loyal best friend,” using Liu Minjun’s money to support her family, while also hiring the best accountants to learn financial management.】

【Within two years, she took over all of Liu Minjun’s shops and managed them brilliantly, doubling profits.】

“Respect. This woman is built different!”

Feng Zexuan silently applauded her.

【Later, Liu Minjun secretly gave birth to a son with Scholar Xu.】
【She didn’t dare raise him herself, so she gave Wei Ziyan another large sum and had the child registered under her household.】

【Wei Ziyan held the “golden treasure” and raised him carefully—after all, this was her long-term financial guarantee.】

【Wait a second!】 Feng Zexuan suddenly reacted.

【What about Liu Minjun’s husband, Zhou Mao? Didn’t he know?】

【Hehe, here comes the good part!】

【After marrying Zhou Mao, Liu Minjun still kept her relationship with Scholar Xu.】
【Once, Zhou Mao became suspicious and went to catch them in the act.】

【But halfway there, Wei Ziyan rushed into the room upon receiving news. She wedged herself between them and covered Liu Minjun tightly with a blanket.】
【She quickly stripped herself and dragged Scholar Xu onto her, screaming as Zhou Mao burst in: “Ah! Husband, there’s a thief!”】

【She successfully shielded her “gold master.”】

【Hahahaha! Jumping in mid-act like that?】

【That improvisation gets full marks!】

Everyone in the shop who heard the inner voice looked at her with genuine admiration.

What professional skill!

【Afterward, Liu Minjun gave her another large hush payment.】
【With that money, Wei Ziyan even kept a secret lover outside—the young and strong carriage driver.】

【Nice! Running a career, keeping a boy toy—now that’s life!】

【But the best part is yet to come.】

The system paused dramatically.

【Stop teasing! Say it!】 Feng Zexuan urged.

【Because the two families were “good sisters,” Wei Ziyan often carried Liu Minjun’s child to the Rongguo Duke’s residence.】
【Over time, Zhou Mao’s gaze toward her changed.】

【One day, he cornered her in the garden and subtly asked if she wanted to be his mistress.】

【…Did she agree?】

【No.】

【Why? Afraid of offending her sponsor?】

【She said: ‘Young Master Zhou, I may love money, but I’m picky.’】

Translation: You’re too ugly, and you’re second-hand goods from my sugar mommy. I don’t want you.

The customers listening burst into silent laughter, shoulders shaking.

Zhou Mao and his wife, completely unaware, continued acting like a loving couple.

Zhou Mao was carefully selecting jewelry for Liu Minjun.

“Madam, how about this one?”

“It’s fine. Take this.”

At that moment, Wei Ziyan walked to the “Beloved Bracelets” counter.

She didn’t even look at gold or jade bangles—only picked a simple silver bracelet.

Plain, unadorned, without any patterns.

The shop assistant asked respectfully, “Madam, what would you like engraved inside?”

Wei Ziyan looked at her reflection in the silver band, a faint smile forming on her lips.

That smile held relief, determination, and anticipation for the future.

She said only two words.

“Ziyan.”

Not for her husband.
Not for her lover.
Only for herself.

Feng Zexuan looked at her draft and suddenly felt bored.

What domineering prince and farming heroine? Compared to this real-life drama, it was as bland as plain water.

This kind of outrageous material—if not written down, it would be a crime against storytelling.

She picked up her brush and crossed out the entire draft.

She already had the new title.

【“The Mistress Who Slept With Her Husband Became Our Financier.”】

【No, no!】

【It should be: “The Mistress Who Slept With Her Husband Became Our Financier!”】

The system immediately added:

【Suggestion: split into three volumes.】

【Volume 1: The Birth of the Financier】
【Volume 2: I Blocked a Blade for the Financier】
【Volume 3: Only My Name Is Engraved on the Bracelet】

【Perfect!】

Feng Zexuan’s eyes sparkled.

【System, that’s a great idea!】

【It’s settled then!】

Downstairs, Wei Ziyan put on the engraved silver bracelet.

Sunlight streamed through the window lattice, falling onto the plain silver band.

It shimmered with a light that belonged only to her.