Chapter 88 I can also accept being removed from the family genealogy

Shen Ding'an was taken aback for a moment, then immediately replied, "Of course, you and my little sister are my most important family members!"

"Then help me get a divorce. This is my only request in this life. If I cannot get a divorce, I will die with regrets."

Shen Shuangyu really wanted to know if, after all she had said, Shen Ding'an would regain some conscience, have a change of heart, and help her this once.

After all, as the current head of the second wife's family, Shen Ding'an actually has the most say.

It would be most beneficial for Shen Shuangyu if he were willing to help, so she has endured this betraying brother until now without turning against him.

Shen Ding'an was stunned, but still managed to say, "Sister, brother-in-law is really good. Although you two don't have feelings for each other now, but..."

"You don't believe in my determination?" Shen Shuangyu interrupted, her expression sorrowful. She feigned weakness, saying, "I really want a divorce, Third Brother. I can only rely on you. Please help me."

Shen Ding'an looked at Shen Shuangyu, his eyes flickering, before finally avoiding her gaze. "Sister, you should reconsider. I... I'll go to court now."

After saying that, Shen Ding'an ran away without looking back.

[He wouldn't help even a little bit. It seems he hasn't regretted it at all these years. He really is... a heartless bastard. You shouldn't have saved him in the first place; you should have let him die at Xirong Pass.]

Shen Shuangyu stood still, her expression hardening, and coldly watched Shen Ding'an's retreating figure.

Looking back, one of the reasons she finally agreed to marry into the Marquis's family was that she was afraid of harming her younger siblings and made a compromise for their reputation.

Looking back now, it's really ridiculous.

On the other side, Madam Hu caught up with Shen Yue, "Master, how could you agree to this..."

Shen Yue interrupted, "What's the rush? She's just a helpless girl. She can't cause any trouble. Take her directly to Mother's place. Once Mother speaks, let's see how she dares to mention divorce. If she's really so shameless, then you and the women of the clan should have a good talk with that girl. It's best to find out why she insists on divorce. If you can talk, then talk. If you can't, then invite the elders of the clan over to teach her a lesson."

Hmph, back when she was falsely accused of sleeping with someone else, the clan held a meeting. Under that pressure, didn't she still cry and agree to obediently marry him?

He didn't believe that when all the elders gathered and scolded her, she, a mere girl, could withstand such pressure without breaking down and insisting on a divorce.

You'll be lucky if you don't feel so ashamed you want to die by then; that's utterly absurd.

The reason Shen Yue decisively proposed holding a clan meeting was that he believed that a woman as obedient as Shen Shuangyu could never escape the three cardinal guides and five constant virtues. No matter what rebellious thoughts she might have now, she would eventually have to accept her fate.

Maybe she's just making a fuss now, and she'll back down when the clan meeting is actually held.

Seeing her husband so calm, Madam Hu gradually calmed down as well. Indeed, clan gatherings were mostly about pleasing the eldest son's family, and besides, what family wanted a divorced woman?

Even if that brat makes a scene at the clan meeting, she'll only be asking for trouble.

After the couple agreed, Shen Yue said to Song Zhixian, "Don't worry, Lord Marquis, just treat it as a minor incident. She will settle down soon."

Song Zhixian didn't say anything. In fact, he knew that the Shen family would never agree. Although Shen Shuangyu had married him in such a shameful way, it had also fulfilled the wishes of the eldest branch of the Shen family in a way.

At that time, Shen Chuchu was dying, and his former in-laws wanted to force a daughter of the Shen family to him as a substitute to ensure the future interests of his three children.

Because he loved Shen Chuchu at that time, he didn't mind their ideas and didn't care which Shen family girl married him.

But the opportunity only comes once, if Shen Shuangyu divorces him again this time.

The Shen family can't possibly bring in another daughter from their family, so what will happen to the three children's future? Therefore, the Shen family will absolutely not agree to Shen Shuangyu's divorce.

Song Zhixian brought Shen Shuangyu back only to scare her and make her behave.

He believed that the Shen family could reintegrate Shen Shuangyu into the family.

Soon, Shen Ding'an caught up as well. He couldn't help but ask a couple of questions on behalf of Shen Shuangyu, wanting to know if the Marquis's mansion had wronged Shen Shuangyu.

Song Zhixian naturally couldn't bring himself to say that their Marquis's Mansion had already compromised to that extent, but Shen Shuangyu still wanted a divorce.

All I can say is, "She's the one who's making trouble; she doesn't want to live a peaceful life."

Even now, Song Zhixian still can't fully believe that Shen Shuangyu really wants a divorce.

He still felt that it was because he had not reciprocated Shen Shuangyu's love and the Marquis's mansion had not responded to her efforts that she had become disheartened and reached this point.

But is it really a decision to divorce, or is it just a way to make a complete scene and intimidate them...?

He leans towards the latter.

Perhaps it's just another game played by Shen Shuangyu.

Half an hour later,

Shen Shuangyu was taken to her grandmother's courtyard.

The person who brought her was Yaqi, who couldn't help but say a few words of advice.

"Madam, what is the reason for this? Do you really want a divorce? Life in the Marquis's manor..."

Shen Shuangyu glanced at Yaqi, "Where is Granny Zhao?"

Yaqi thought Shen Shuangyu was concerned and was immediately delighted, "Still recovering from injuries..."

【Huh? You guessed wrong, I thought it was over.】

"You're really lucky to be alive," Shen Shuangyu said coldly.

Yaqi shivered instantly, staring at Shen Shuangyu in disbelief.

Shen Shuangyu continued, "After I leave, you can go back to the Marquis's residence and continue to look after Shen Chuchu's children, isn't that good?"

Perhaps it was because her voice was too cold, Yaqi didn't dare to say another word after that.

Before they were driven away, they were convinced that Shen Shuangyu wanted to seize power, break free from the control of the eldest branch of the Shen family, become the true mistress of the Marquis's mansion, and escape the shadow of Shen Chuchu.

But now Yaqi has a feeling that something is wrong. It seems that what Shen Shuangyu really wants to get rid of is everything in the Marquis's mansion.

Inside the hall, a number of women had gathered.

Besides Shen Ding'an's wife, Lu Lan, several female relatives from the third branch of the family also stayed behind.

Everyone looked unhappy, frowning as they sized up Shen Shuangyu as she walked in.

Grandmother Zhao was already seated in the main seat, her silver hair flowing, her face solemn, her attire simple yet dignified and solemn. She closed her eyes to rest, her prayer beads turning continuously in her hand, until she heard Shen Shuangyu's greeting, at which point she opened her eyes.

A cold, sharp gaze shot out from his aged yet shrewd eyes.

Shen Shuangyu took a deep breath.

Zhao cut straight to the point. "The Shen family has never had a divorced wife, nor will it allow one. You should take back this idea and go back to being a dutiful wife. Consider today as if you were never here."

Shen Shuangyu was already mentally prepared, so she didn't feel discouraged. What she needed to do was to make a statement and try to gain a chance, since other paths were more difficult.

“Grandmother, I no longer wish to be husband and wife with the Marquis, nor do I wish to be a stepmother. I also do not want to deal with the Marquis’s mansion, which hardly treats me as its mistress. I want a divorce and I will never go back on my word.”

"Outrageous!" Madam Zhao slammed her hand on the armrest of her chair. "Are you disregarding the reputation of the Shen family?"

“If Grandmother is worried about this, I can accept being removed from the family genealogy and being expelled from the Shen family!”

These words shocked all the women present.

What kind of talk is that!

Throughout history, only those who have committed serious offenses have been expelled from their families.

That means you can't even be buried in your ancestral graves.

No one wants to bear such a bad reputation in their entire life.

What is she thinking? Has she really gone mad?

If the old Shen Shuangyu had said such words, it would have been out of deep pain. But after talking with Ye Qing for a while and hearing her casually sever ties with her family, Shen Shuangyu suddenly felt that her old-fashioned thinking was ridiculous.

What is the use of having names in a family genealogy?

What are the benefits of claiming to be a member of the Shen family?

It's nothing more than a series of shackles that exploit and take advantage of her.

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