Chapter 547: Husband and Wife Are Like Birds in the Same Forest; When Disaster Strikes, Each Flies Away on Their Own

Chapter 547: Husband and Wife Are Like Birds in the Same Forest; When Disaster Strikes, Each Flies Away on Their Own

"But wasn't it because Lu Shen had been taking medicine for a long time and got better for a few days?"

"Yes, he got better after taking the medicine."

Madam Zheng narrowed her eyes, "I've heard that Wang Fuzhen is still a virgin until now."

Madam Lu: “……”

"What's really going on with your son, Lu Shen? Does he have a problem or not?"

"Well... dear mother-in-law, they already have two children, how can you suspect that he's incapable?"

"Ah? I didn't say he was incapable, are you saying he really is?"

Madam Lu: “……”

"Could it be that Wang Fuzhen doesn't even let him touch her?"

"This..." It's embarrassing no matter how you put it.

"Ha, after marrying her for years, he hasn't even touched her, what kind of useless man is that?" Madam Zheng snorted coldly, "I think it's better to just give up. It's better for Jin Xiu to become a nun than to spend the rest of her life with such a useless man."

Madam Lu's face turned extremely ugly. She suddenly realized that the longer this dragged on, the more humiliating it would become.

Divorcing Wang Fuzhen was impossible; the Wang family wasn't someone to be trifled with.

The most likely outcome would still be a mutual separation, and they would lose all dignity in the process.

Thinking of this, Madam Lu relented and said, "You're right, dear mother-in-law. Alright, I'll have my son divorce Wang Fuzhen as you suggested. I bid you farewell."

After she left, Fang Jinxiu emerged from behind the screen.

"Mother, will this work?"

Madam Zheng smiled proudly, "Of course, with me taking care of it, how could anything go wrong?"

"Mother, you're amazing. Thank you, mother."

After returning home, Madam Lu spoke to Lu Shen about it. Lu Shen had been feeling overwhelmed by Wang Fuzhen lately, to the point that he had become much more low-key at court, often walking alone at the edges with his head down.

Listening to Madam Lu urging him to divorce Wang Fuzhen quickly, he vaguely felt that something wasn't right.

Cui Qingqing was afraid that Fang Jinxiu would get involved with the Lu family again, so why would she come forward to advise? And what's more, suggesting that Fang Jinxiu would return after the divorce?

Of course, it sounded reasonable, but her eagerness seemed suspicious, as if she was desperate to stop Wang Fuzhen from causing a scene.

Madam Lu said, "I've thought about it, and what Cui Qingqing said makes sense. If this drags on, we'll only embarrass ourselves further."

"If we embarrass ourselves, wouldn't she secretly celebrate? Is she hiding some malicious intent?"

Um...

Madam Lu froze for a moment, and it seemed to make sense.

If they were humiliated, Cui Qingqing would be overjoyed.

No, that couldn't be right.

She quickly shook her head and found a reason for Cui Qingqing.

"That can't be, although she harbors resentment towards us, it's an internal conflict. Externally, she still hopes for our good. Don't forget about Ning'er and Huan'er. What good would it do the children if we were to fall into misfortune?"

Is that so?

"Let's handle this quickly. It's not clear who spread the rumor that Wang Fuzhen is still a virgin, and not many people believe it yet. If this gets confirmed, people will mock you for being useless."

"Hmph." Lu Shen snorted coldly, "If I compromise, then I'd truly be useless."

"Oh, child. Regardless of who wins between the two of you, even if you win, do you really think you can divorce Wang Fuzhen with the Wang family's influence? The Yu official in the Capital's court is just a mediator. In the end, neither of you will be able to divorce the other, only a mutual separation."

Lu Shen understood that the final result would still be a separation, but he just couldn't swallow his pride.

"Hmph, if she wants a divorce, she should compensate me, or I'll drag her down."

Madam Lu's persuasion was in vain, and another day passed.

On that day, a major event occurred, causing Lu Shen to return and immediately write a divorce letter for Wang Fuzhen without saying a word.

That day, Wang Fuzhen's father did not return after attending court and was instead detained by the Da Li Temple for investigation.

Despite usually being muddle-headed, Lu Shen had a bit of cleverness.

As soon as this happened, he quickly understood the implications.

He knew that once the Emperor made a move, it meant he had full confidence. In this round of the game, his so-called 'father-in-law' had lost and would likely be unable to escape this time.

After court, still in his official robes, he first instructed his servant to prepare ink and paper, and swiftly wrote the divorce letter.

After signing it and stamping it with his seal, he rushed to the courtyard where Wang Fuzhen lived.

Wang Fuzhen looked bewildered, "What are you doing? Have you lost your mind?"

Just after court, the news hadn't spread yet, so Wang Fuzhen was still unaware of what had happened that day.

Lu Shen slammed the divorce letter in front of her, "Take it and leave, now."

Wang Fuzhen: “……”

"You shrew, I've had enough of you."

Just yesterday, Lu Shen was still bargaining with her, saying that he wanted compensation if they were to divorce.

It was originally thought that there would be a few more days of haggling.

Unexpectedly, Lu Shen agreed so quickly, and without asking for any compensation.

There’s only one possibility.

Her old man had finally gotten into trouble.

Wang Fuzhen coldly smiled, her fingers pinching the divorce papers still damp with fresh ink. She handed them over to her maidservant.

"Fine, from now on I, Wang Fuzhen, am no longer part of the Lu family, and I have nothing to do with you, Lu Shen."

"Of course, when will you move out?"

"Right now."

"Good, someone, go and invite Madam Lu over to supervise the move, so she won’t take anything from the Lu family."

The matter was settled so suddenly that Madam Lu was still a bit dazed.

Seeing the servants moving things, she finally believed it was real.

"Son, why did you suddenly change your mind? Weren’t you going to ask for compensation from her, and drag this out?"

Lu Shen pulled Madam Lu to the side and whispered a few words into her ear.

Madam Lu was shocked. "Really?"

"Absolutely certain. The news should arrive any moment now. Do you think I still dare to ask for her things? Her dowry might even be confiscated as dirty property."

Wang Fuzhen was busy arranging the move. She had a dowry house, not far from the Lu family’s, and with many hands, they would finish the move quickly.

As she was busy, a senior maidservant from her mother, Lady Wang, arrived.

"Miss, something’s wrong! Miss… What… What are you doing?"

Wang Fuzhen lightly smiled. "Moving house. I’ve divorced Lu Shen."

"What? When did this happen?"

"Just now. Here I am, already moving things since I got the divorce papers. Xiao Wan, what’s wrong? Why did my mother send you to find me?"

The maidservant was anxious, pacing around. How should she put it?

Why was it such a coincidence?

Master was sent to the Da Li Temple prison, and Miss got a divorce.

No, this couldn’t be a coincidence…

She glanced sideways and saw the son-in-law still wearing his official robes, overseeing the move. She understood what was going on.

The maidservant gave Lu Shen a bitter smile and sighed. "They say that husband and wife are like birds in the same forest; when disaster strikes, they fly away separately. The son-in-law flew away pretty quickly."

Son-in-law? What son-in-law?

Wang Fuzhen had never acknowledged Lu Shen as her Wang family’s son-in-law.