bullyxtreme Chapter 157 After the divorce, I found a better wife. Why are you crying? (12)
Chapter 157 After the divorce, I found a better wife. Why are you crying? (12)
In Jingzhao Prefecture, Jingzhao Yin Ruan Xingping heard what He Zijin said, glanced at her second brother who was standing next to He Zijin, and thought of Marquis Changle again.
Although the current Marquis Changle has mediocre achievements, when the old Marquis Changle was alive, he helped the late emperor pacify the world. Your Majesty may not necessarily favor Marquis Changle.
Ruan Xingping just felt that it was too hot to handle. No matter whether it was the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion or the Marquis Changle's Mansion, they were not people that a small Jingzhao Yin like him could offend.
"Miss He, this... divorce has never happened before in our dynasty. I really cannot make an exception. How about Miss He change the divorce to a peaceful divorce, sit down with the Changle Marquis' Mansion and have a good discussion before making a decision?"
Ruan Xingping touched his nose, wondering why a man like Marquis Changle would agree to such a humiliating letter of divorce.
"Sir Ruan, on his wedding night, the Marquis of Changle secretly worshipped heaven and earth with a maid, and even when he was injured, he did not forget to make love with this girl."
Ruan Xingping was shocked. There were rumors in the capital that Marquis Changle had been poisoned and had no children, and was paralyzed in bed. How could Marquis Changle be so strong and energetic again when it had only been a few days since he was injured?
"I am insulted like this. I really can't think of any room for negotiation. If your beloved daughter suffers this disaster, what will you do?"
Ruan Xingping weighed the pros and cons again and again, and only said: "I know Miss He has suffered a lot of grievances, but -"
Ruan Xingping changed the subject and said, "Both families are noble families. My small Jingzhao Prefecture cannot make a decision on its own. Why don't I report this to the Emperor and let His Majesty make the decision!"
"Then I will wait for news from Master Ruan."
He Zijin handed the divorce letter to Ruan Xingping, and after Ruan Xingping received it, he planned to wait until the court meeting and then report it to the emperor privately to avoid hurting the reputation of both families.
Unexpectedly, just as he received the divorce letter, a eunuch came to the door and said, "His Majesty has ordered that the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo and the Prefect of Jingzhao come to the palace to meet the emperor."
After receiving the imperial edict, Ruan Xingping picked up the divorce letter, tidied her appearance, and planned to go to the palace with He Zijin to meet the emperor.
Your Majesty actually values the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion and the Marquis of Changle's Mansion so much.
Ruan Xingping secretly thanked himself for not jumping to conclusions just now. If he had favored one side, His Majesty would have supported the other more.
Not only did he incur the disfavor of His Majesty, but he also offended a noble family. Now His Majesty's summons was exactly what solved his urgent problem.
Inside the imperial palace, outside the Xuanzheng Hall, the old lady of the Marquis of Changle was wearing imperial robes, accompanied by her most promising second son. She and the people from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion stood on their respective sides, and neither of them was willing to stand next to the other.
After entering the Xuan Zheng Hall, He Zijin and others paid great respects to Chu Hongyun. Chu Hongyun then gave seats to the people from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, while the two people from the Marquis of Changle's Mansion stood where they were.
Seeing this difference in treatment, the old lady of the Marquis of Changle secretly sighed, knelt on the ground, and cried, "Your Majesty, my late husband died early, and my sons are useless and can't support the Marquis of Changle Mansion. You actually asked the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion to come to your house and humiliate my Marquis of Changle Mansion."
"I hope Your Majesty will look upon the old Marquis's contribution and make a decision for Changle Marquis' Mansion. My three sons were beaten black and blue by the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. Even my eldest son who couldn't get out of bed was not spared by the Duke of Zhenguo's murderous hands."
"The daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo even disregarded the law. Not only did she divorce her husband, she also forced my son to stamp his seal on her body."
"Your Majesty, please make the decision between me and Changle Marquis' Mansion!"
When the old Marquis of Changle was alive, both the late emperor and Chu Hongyun treated this veteran who had fought for many years with great courtesy. The old lady of the Marquis of Changle believed that His Majesty would definitely make the decision for their Marquis of Changle Mansion for the old marquis' sake.
Unexpectedly, Chu Hongyun did not do as she expected, but threw a memorial in front of the old lady of Changle Hou.
"I think the daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo has the demeanor of a Duke of Zhenguo, she is strong and courageous. But the Marquis of Changle secretly kept the daughter of a criminal minister, married her, and insulted his legitimate wife. If the old Marquis of Changle knew about this, I'm afraid he would jump out from the ground and beat this unfilial son."
The old lady of Changle Marquis's face changed drastically. She was no longer as reckless as before and said tremblingly: "Your Majesty, calm down! I didn't know that Changle Marquis secretly kept the daughter of a guilty minister. I think Changle Marquis was just bewitched by that witch."
Secretly hiding the daughter of a guilty minister, that bastard Yan E dared to do such a serious thing. The old lady of Changle Hou knew this. When she married into the family, she would rather bear the name of a vicious stepmother than to kill that bastard.
This is a serious crime that could implicate the entire Changle Marquis Mansion.
"This matter was committed by Marquis Changle alone, and has nothing to do with others!"
"Marquis Changle secretly hid the daughter of a guilty minister. According to the law, he should be severely punished. However, considering that the old Marquis Changle has fought for many years and made great contributions to the Jin Dynasty, his title will only be demoted to Earl Changle, and the hereditary treatment will be cancelled."
"Also, Yan E is not up to the task, so we will strip him of his title of Marquis of Changle and choose one of the old Marquis of Changle's grandsons to inherit the title of Earl of Changle."
When the old lady of Marquis Changle heard the news, she was disheartened. She was not happy about snatching the title from Yan E. In her hands, the hereditary title of Marquis Changle became the hereditary title of Earl Changle?
If their descendants are useless and there is no one to support the family, in just a few generations, their Yan family will be no different from other noble families and will lose their titles.
Due to the emperor's majesty, she could only accept the imperial edict on behalf of Yan E.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report. The daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo wants to divorce her husband. I dare not make a rash decision on my own."
Jingzhao Yin Ruan Xingping was shocked when he heard the news of the demotion. He became more cautious at the same time. Only after he saw that the matter of Changle Marquis' Mansion was settled did he hand over the divorce letter written by He Zijin.
Your Majesty is well-informed and knows the origins of even the maidservant serving Marquis Changle very well. He must know that Miss He has divorced her husband and has even praised her. Ruan Xingping thinks that Your Majesty might agree to this divorce, which seems ridiculous to the world.
Chu Hongyun took the divorce letter, looked at it carefully, turned to look at He Zijin who was sitting beside him, with a barely perceptible smile in his eyes, "Yan E's behavior is not good, it is reasonable for Miss He to divorce him."
"Your Majesty is wise. When I return, I will help Miss He to handle the paperwork as soon as possible."
The matter had been resolved, and the little girl had not been wronged. Chu Hongyun waved his hand and asked them all to leave. There were so many people around, and for the sake of He Zijin's reputation, he couldn't get too close to her. After all, she was about to become his queen, so there was plenty of time for them to get close.
News in the capital has always spread quickly. Earlier, the Duke of Zhenguo came to the Marquis of Changle's Mansion, and soon there were cars driving from the Marquis of Changle's Mansion to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, which had already caused people to speculate that the marriage between the two families might have changed.
He Zijin's taking the divorce letter to Jingzhao Prefecture for filing attracted the attention of the entire capital. Now that the two families had been brought to the palace, everyone in the capital was making private bets.
Either the daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo successfully divorced her husband and became a big talk in the capital, or the Changle Marquis' Mansion took advantage of the old Marquis of Changle to dampen the arrogance of the Zhenguo Mansion.