Chapter 399 Qin Shaojing is Divorced

Chapter 399 Qin Shaojing is Divorced

"I heard from my aunt that the second branch's lady was already furious, ordering Qin Shaojing to kneel in the ancestral hall, and even sent someone to fetch a pig basket, intending to drown Qin Shaojing in it!"

"Gasp!"

"Ah!"

Everyone gasped in shock.

The act of drowning in a pig basket was something they had only heard of, never actually seen around here!

Moreover, Qin Shaojing was, after all, the Qin Duke's daughter, and her aunt had recently been honored as Lady of Xue. The Liu family couldn't easily harm her.

The fact that they brought out the pig basket showed that a huge scandal had broken out, thoroughly enraging the Liu family.

"Did they really drown her?" Cheng Hui asked.

"Not yet!" Liu Qingshuang said, "The head of the second branch returned and, after saying something, released Qin Shaojing."

"You're kidding! Qin Shaojing caused such a big scandal, and the head of the second branch still let her go?"

"Yes, she was caught by Liu Er right in General Cheng's residence, and half the Imperial City was talking about their affair!"

"General Cheng even beat him up, and they still let Qin Shaojing go?"

"They can't just let her go; the Liu family is going to cast her out!"

Hearing that Qin Shaojing was to be cast out, everyone couldn't help but frown.

She originally wanted a peaceful separation, but now that's impossible; she can only be cast out!

"Are they really going to cast her out?"

"Is it just a straightforward divorce?"

Liu Qingshuang looked at them, "Don't say anything yet; there's something even stranger coming up!"

"Spill it!"

"Sister Qingshuang, what else are you holding back?"

Liu Qingshuang looked at Lu Lingyun, "You don't know, but after Qin Shaojing caused such a big scandal, the Liu family is going to divorce her, and the divorce letter cites 'childlessness' among the 'seven reasons for divorce'!"

"What!" All the women were stunned.

This time, they were truly astonished.

Qin Shaojing had caused such a huge scandal, and in the end, she was just cast out with a light punishment.

And the reason for the divorce was merely... childlessness!

They didn't even mention adultery among the seven reasons!

This...

"Why would they do that?"

"How should I know?" Liu Qingshuang said, "I also heard it from my aunt. It's probably because the Liu Duke's residence wants to preserve their reputation."

The crowd analyzed the situation with a mix of skepticism and curiosity.

"It's also possible that Qin Shaojing's aunt was recently granted the title of Lady of Xue, and the Liu family might have taken her status into account," they speculated.

Lu Lingyun, upon hearing their analysis, gave a faint smile.

That wasn't the reason at all.

Qin Shaojing was holding the Liu family's biggest scandal in her hands!

Just by listening, she could imagine that Qin Shaojing must have used her affair with her father-in-law as her final trump card yesterday, forcing the Liu family to release her.

The Liu family was only concerned about saving their own face!

However, this also revealed Qin Shaojing's choice to Lu Lingyun.

It seemed she truly didn't want to remain in the Liu family and had instead chosen Cheng Qi.

In her current situation, even if she had a trump card to stay in the Liu family, life would be unbearable from now on.

Moreover, by bringing this matter into the open, her mother-in-law would undoubtedly use underhanded methods to torment her, ensuring she would never have peace.

This incident had also angered her father-in-law. The trump card could only be used once; after that, it would be useless. If she were humiliated again, her father-in-law would no longer protect her.

Considering all this, the wealthy life in the Liu family wasn't worth the gamble compared to choosing Cheng Qi.

But this also meant she was now completely opposed to Lu Lingyun.

She was determined to become her enemy.

Lu Lingyun's eyelashes fluttered, and a glint of ruthlessness appeared in her eyes. At that moment, Cheng Hui stood up and exclaimed,

"It's over, it's over! If she gets divorced, she'll definitely go after my brother!"

Cheng Hui quickly caught on.

Before she even left, she had the audacity to seduce her brother and live in his house. Now that she's divorced, wouldn't she be even bolder?

She would surely cling to her brother for dear life!

All eyes turned to Cheng Hui.

Tong Nanyuan said, "Hui Hui, why do you care? Let your clueless brother live with Qin Shaojing. Let's see what kind of life they can build together!"

"I agree. If they really live together, your brother might see through her facade."

"It would be best if he ended up regretting it!"

Everyone chimed in agreement.

That was true, but he was still her own brother!

How could Cheng Hui stand by and watch him step into the abyss!

"No, I still need to make it clear to him. He must not marry her!" Cheng Hui said, and with that, she ran out.

"Hui Hui," Tong Nanxia called out, as if she had something important to say.

But unfortunately, Cheng Hui had already run far away.

Seeing Cheng Hui's determination, the others didn't press her further.

Naturally, the bond between siblings is stronger than that of mere onlookers.

Everyone hoped Cheng Hui could convince Cheng Qi to turn back before it was too late.

After sharing a collective sigh, everyone went their separate ways.

As Tong Nanxia was leaving, Lu Lingyun stopped her.

"Nan Xia."

"Cousin,"

Tong Nanxia paused and turned to face Lu Lingyun.

Noticing her furrowed brows, Lu Lingyun asked, "You're worried about Cheng Qi, aren't you?"

"No," Tong Nanxia quickly replied, "I just think General Cheng is a good person and I'm worried he might be tricked. That's all."

Lu Lingyun smiled softly, "Nan Xia, you've always had a kind heart."

At this, Tong Nanxia's gaze dropped, and a blush crept onto her cheeks.

She always remembered the young man who had picked up her handkerchief in the garden and comforted her tears.

"Nan Xia, you have a good heart, and none of us want to see Cheng Qi fall into trouble. So, I need your help to look into something."

"What is it?" Tong Nanxia looked up.

Lu Lingyun met her gaze, "When you return, try to uncover how Qin Shaojing was drugged on your wedding day."

Meanwhile, at the General's mansion.

Cheng Hui rushed back anxiously.

"Brother!"

She found Cheng Qi in the hallway.

"Cheng Hui, you're back," Cheng Qi's face brightened with surprise.

"Brother, did you know Qin Shaojing has been divorced?" Cheng Hui asked immediately.

At this, Cheng Qi's expression darkened, and he stayed silent.

"Brother, since Qin Shaojing has been divorced, she'll surely come back to you. She'll sweet-talk you, making excuses about herself and the Liu family, just to get you to take her back!"

Cheng Qi's brow furrowed.

"Brother! Qin Shaojing is no good and far from simple. She made a huge mistake yet still got the Liu family to divorce her for infertility. She must have pulled many strings. You're too trusting to outsmart her!"

Just then, a clear voice chimed in behind Cheng Hui.

"Sister Cheng Hui, it's not nice to gossip behind someone's back."