Chapter 60: Divorce

Chapter 60: Divorce

When the four words "unfaithful wife" were spoken, everyone was shocked.

For a woman, these four words were fatal.

Sun Yijun, returning from the toilet, was bewildered by the scene, wondering what on earth was going on.

"You're talking nonsense!" Mother Shen, recovering from her shock, shouted in panic.

But Jiang Shu was not afraid at all and confronted Shen Qingrong, "Dare you admit it if you did it?"

Shen Qingrong was both angry and resentful but could not speak a word.

Her silence was tantamount to an admission.

In an instant, the looks of the ladies and young misses toward her changed.

The third daughter of the Marquis Jingan's residence, the young lady of the Lu family, had actually committed such a scandalous act, truly despicable.

Seeing everyone look at her with disdain and contempt, Shen Qingrong felt as if she had been stripped naked, losing all dignity.

"I just wrote a letter, unwilling to ask, what did I do?"

"Do any of you not have feelings for others, or secretly write letters? Why do you look at me like this, why!"

Shen Qingrong was driven mad with anger, shouting without restraint.

"Jiang Shu, you've ruined me, don't think you'll be fine either."

"Wanting a divorce is a dream, just wait to be divorced!"

As soon as the words were out, everyone was stunned again.

"The Marquise Jingan wants a divorce? What happened?"

"Perhaps because the Marquis Jingan took another wife and had children, even making her a concubine, who could bear it?"

"But she is just the daughter of a merchant, marrying into the Marquis' residence is already a blessing from her ancestors, what more could she want?"

Hearing the discussions, Shen Qingrong laughed maniacally and triumphantly, "Did you hear that? They all say you're unworthy!"

Shen Changze and Lu Mingke, arriving upon hearing the news, immediately sensed something was seriously wrong.

Yu Lan and Sun Yijun looked at Jiang Shu, finally understanding the meaning of her previous words.

It turned out she had decided to seek a divorce, no wonder she didn't care about her status in the Marquis' residence.

With cold almond eyes, Jiang Shu calmly said to the frenzied Shen Qingrong, "When I supported the Marquis' residence, why didn't you say I was unworthy? When I provided your dowry, why didn't you say I was unworthy? When you asked me for money and things, why didn't you say I was unworthy?"

"Shen Qingrong, have some shame."

Jiang Shu's words stirred up a storm.

"So the rumors outside are true, the Marquis Jingan's residence really relies on the Marquise to support it."

"Spending someone else's money and still bullying them, truly heartless and worse than beasts."

Some people, indignant, spoke out, and Old Lady Shen, hearing this, became so enraged that she fainted.

"Quickly, take the old lady back to Shouyong Hall and find Medicinal Sister Fang," Mother Shen instructed the servants in a panic.

After sending away Old Lady Shen, Mother Shen saw Shen Changze, as if suddenly finding a pillar of support, and said helplessly, "Changze, you must think of a way?"

Mother Shen was at a loss as to how to resolve the situation, wishing she could faint like Old Lady Shen and be done with it.

Shen Changze took a deep breath and looked at Jiang Shu, "Today is Grandmother's birthday banquet, why did you cause such a disturbance?"

Not having seen each other for days, he never expected their next meeting to be under such circumstances, feeling both heartache and disappointment.

Jiang Shu was amused by his anger and pointed to the surrounding crowd, "Does His Excellency the Marquis want to ask them who started the commotion?"

Mother Jiang, who had remained silent until now, could no longer hold back, red-eyed and wiping tears, "Only today did I learn what kind of life my Shu has led for six years."

"When the Marquis came, he blamed Shu without asking the reason, completely ignoring his own faults, no wonder Shu wants a divorce."

"This Marquis' residence, my Jiang family cannot afford, please give Shu a divorce decree, from now on we will have nothing to do with each other."

"In consideration of the bond between husband and wife, the silver spent by the Marquis' residence over these six years, the Jiang family will not demand repayment, considering it as charity."

These words, neither light nor heavy, pointed out Shen Changze's fault, explained Jiang Shu's reason for seeking a divorce, and also revealed that Shen Changze was living off her.

In an instant, the looks of the crowd toward Shen Changze became very peculiar.

Shen Changze, ashamed and unable to show his face, gritted his teeth, "I will not grant a divorce."

Jiang Shu sneered coldly, "Refusing a divorce and refusing to repay the money, does the Marquis' residence have a tradition of being shameless?"

Shen Changze, a man with a title and a general, being publicly ridiculed, was a great humiliation, losing all face.

He clenched his fists tightly, suppressing his anger, and said, "To fight over a rabbit, to what extent will you go before you stop?"

Even now, Shen Changze still thought Jiang Shu was fighting over a rabbit.

Jiang Shu didn't bother to explain and said straightforwardly, "At this point, besides a divorce, there is no second way."

Looking at the resolute Jiang Shu, Shen Changze's heart ached unbearably.

Reason told him that since Jiang Shu had caused such a disturbance, he should give her a divorce decree to try to save the Marquis' residence's face.

The mere thought of Jiang Shu leaving the Marquis's mansion and him filled him with overwhelming fear and reluctance to let go.

"Brother, she has harmed my reputation and tarnished the Marquis's mansion's honor. Why don't you divorce her?" Shen Qingrong asked, indignant and unwilling to accept it.

After this commotion, Mother Shen was also moved and whispered in persuasion, "Changze, the Marquis's mansion cannot withstand any more turmoil."

Shen Changze closed his eyes, pained, and said, "If you insist on leaving, there is only divorce, no amicable separation."

Since he could not keep her, he could only choose to protect the Marquis's mansion and his family.

"You are too cruel!" Mother Jiang trembled with anger all over her body.

How had she been so blinded at the time to agree to the Marquis's mansion's proposal?

This heartless and ungrateful family, how many times have they wronged my Shu, and how much suffering has she endured?

Having made up her mind, Mother Shen was no longer afraid, straightened her chest, and said with authority, "Based solely on Jiang Shu's actions today, she has already violated the seven grounds for divorce. Divorcing her is justified."

"You..." Mother Jiang had never seen such shameless people and was speechless with anger.

Jiang Shu stepped forward and pointed at Shen Qingrong, saying, "According to what the Dowager said, Shen Qingrong has also violated the seven grounds for divorce. Shouldn't she be divorced by the Lu family?"

Mother Shen was taken aback but forced herself to say, "That is the Lu family's business and has nothing to do with you."

Upon hearing this, Yu Lan and Sun Yijun both widened their eyes, their faces showing disdain.

The surrounding crowd also opened their eyes and looked at Lu Mingke.

Lu Mingke pressed his lips tightly together, feeling utterly humiliated.

"Bad news! Bad news!"

A servant ran in hurriedly and reported urgently, "My Lord, something... something has happened."

"The young master was playing in the garden when he got into an argument with someone and accidentally injured Young Master Zhuang."

What!

Yu Lan's face changed drastically, and she shouted, "Lead the way."

Today, she had brought Zhuang Yun along to the banquet and met Yu Zheng upon entering the mansion. Zhuang Yun then stayed in the front courtyard with Yu Zheng.

Shen Changze furrowed his brows and quickly followed.

Jiang Shu and the others hesitated for a moment before following as well.

They rushed to the garden.

Yu Zheng had arrived earlier and was now holding Zhuang Yun in his arms.

"Yun'er!" Yu Lan hurried forward and carefully examined Zhuang Yun's injuries.

Zhuang Yun had a wound on his forehead, and his head had bled quite a bit, looking very frightening.

Yu Lan was heartbroken and gently asked, "Yun'er, how are you? Does it hurt a lot?"

Zhuang Yun originally wanted to say it was okay, just a little painful, but when he saw Yu Lan winking at him, the clever Zhuang Yun immediately understood and started making sounds.

"Mother, it hurts so much, I feel dizzy..."

After comforting him for a while, Yu Lan turned to Shen Changze and Mother Shen and angrily said, "I have seen the hospitality of the Marquis's mansion today!"