Chapter 289: Removed from the Family Tree

The Ying family was originally a large local family.

Songshan Village is just one of many branches.

Passing the imperial examination meant one had one foot in officialdom, so the main branch sent a manager who was older than him but only in his thirties.

Not too much attention, but not neglected either.

At this moment, in the solemn ancestral hall, the two managers were on both sides of the incense.

They were dressed in fine clothes, had fair skin, and looked pampered. Furthermore, they held their chins high, had an air of superiority, and looked down upon others.

Standing among other elders, he was very eye-catching.

The two men were quite dissatisfied with the fact that a woman was called out alone during the ancestor worship.

Chief Ying has been in this remote place for too long, and has become confused and ignorant?

If Madam Bai and King Sun of Thailand had not been watching the ceremony, and both of them were guests of this woman and were very supportive of the clan leader's move, they would have spoken out in opposition long ago.

Wen Yan thought that she would be taught a lesson and told to put Ying Zhilin first in everything in the future and assist him well.

Unexpectedly, the Ying clan leader praised her in front of everyone for her noble character, good housekeeping and kind heart, and said that the Ying family was proud to have a clan lady like her.

He also personally handed her incense and asked her to worship her ancestors.

The two main veins finally couldn't stand it anymore, suppressed their temper, and stopped them, saying: "Aren't you being too hasty?"

Clan leader Ying smiled and said, "When we split up the family, the clan rules said that unless it was a major matter affecting the entire clan, the branch could make its own decision." So, shut up, both of you, and just watch the ceremony!

The person in the main vein choked and closed his mouth with an unhappy look on his face.

Afterwards, Clan Leader Ying gave Ying Zhilin and Wen Yan a separate page in the family tree, with their names listed side by side.

This is a great recognition and honor for ordinary clan women.

Wen Yan gasped in fear.

He winked at Ying Zhilin, asking him to stop it immediately.

She just wanted to be Mrs. Ying for a few years, and then divorce her when the time was right and regain her freedom.

Now that it has become such a grand affair, how will his future real wife cope with it?

Everything is compared with others, and he is always suppressed by his "ex-wife" and lives in the shadow of his "ex-wife".

However, her eyes were twitching so much that Ying Zhilin didn't understand what she meant.

He also patted the back of her hand to calm her down.

Wen Yan: “…”

Just be patient, sir!

Forget it, I won’t be the one eating it in the future anyway.

After writing the family tree, Clan Leader Ying also used Wen Yan as an example to inspire other women in the clan. As long as they have good character and do things that benefit the clan, they can also receive the same treatment as Wen Yan.

Many women were excited after hearing this and were eager to do something big.

"Since the ancestral hall is open today and the elders are all here, let's deal with this other matter at the same time." After finishing the matter with Wen Yan and his wife, the clan leader's face suddenly became serious, and he continued, "Why don't you bring the people up here?"

Then, several young men from the clan brought all the members of the Lao Ying family in.

Old Mrs. Qiao glared at Wen Yan fiercely.

The last time she entered the ancestral hall was several decades ago, when she had just married into the Ying family.

Wen Yan had been married for only half a year, and although it was her first time visiting the ancestral home, it was so grand.

There is also the clan leader to protect him, which is a treatment that even her grandmother doesn’t have!

Why does Wen Yan have this honor?

As he was looking straight ahead, a loud shout suddenly came from the front: "Qiao, do you know your mistake?"

Qiao was startled and looked up, only to see all the elders in the clan looking at her harshly.

She was frightened, her eyes rolled around, and she suddenly rushed to the two representatives of the main lineage, knelt in front of them, hugged their clothes and cried.

“Who wants to be a bad person when they can be good?

I have been deliberately playing the villain all these years just to urge Ying Zhilin to become a talent!

Now that he has passed the imperial examination, I am no longer useful, so are you guys just thinking I'm a hindrance?"

Mrs. Qiao reacted quickly and cried bitterly. If you didn't know the inside story, you would definitely feel sorry for her.

"You're quite good at turning the tables." Patriarch Ying was almost amused by her. "Do you think others know nothing about what you've done these years?"

The patriarch immediately told her all the bad deeds she had done over the years.

The person in charge frowned when he heard this, pulled back his clothes and retreated.

"Our Ying clan cannot bear such an evil woman as you. Today, I will punish you as the clan leader."

"You want to divorce me?" Mrs. Qiao's face turned pale and she said excitedly, "You can't do this to me! I gave birth to children for the Ying family and continued the family line. I even supported a scholar. What right do you have to divorce me?"

She is already old. If she is divorced, she will become a laughing stock in the surrounding area and she will have nowhere to go.

Her parents died a long time ago.

The two elder brothers are old and need to be supported by their sons.

She was also at odds with her two sisters-in-law, and those nephews would definitely not take her in as their aunt.

Clan leader Ying said dignifiedly, "I consider that you are old and have indeed given birth to children for my clan brother. I will not divorce my clan brother's wife for his deceased clan brother. You will still be the mother of these children in the future.

But in the name of the patriarch, I will remove you from the family tree."

Mrs. Qiao was struck by lightning and screamed, "This is even more vicious than divorcing your wife! I don't agree! I don't want to be expelled. Old man, you want to make me restless even after death!"

Removed from the family tree.

After her death, she could not be buried with her husband, nor could she be buried in the Ying family's ancestral tomb.

After her death, she will be left alone and will definitely be bullied by other wandering ghosts.

The people of the main lineage, however, felt that the patriarch was indecisive and that not only should such an evil woman be divorced, but all her children should also be expelled from the family tree.

It doesn’t matter whether Mrs. Qiao agrees or not.

With a flick of his brush, Patriarch Ying crossed out her name from the family tree.

Mrs. Qiao cried and made a fuss.

"Why don't you take her away? Are you going to let her go crazy here?" The patriarch looked at Mrs. Qiao's two sons.

Ying Lao Da and Ying Lao San didn't even dare to beg for mercy for her. They helped Mrs. Qiao walk out.

At this moment, Hu Youzhu, who had been kneeling with his head bowed, suddenly rushed to the front of the clan leader Ying and pleaded bitterly: "Clan leader, please save me and send my son Qizheng away as well. My son is also a good student and cannot let him be a burden to the family!"

Ying Qizhen is indeed a good student and has a good relationship with Ying Zhilin.

Qiao Laosan was terrified.

He rushed in and pulled Hu Youzhu away.

"Go away!" Hu Youzhu pushed him away. "You don't care about your son, but don't stop me from fighting for him."

Patriarch Ying glanced at Hu Youzhu and asked calmly, "You said your family is a burden to Qizheng. Give us a few examples so that we can help you make the decision."

Hu Youzhu opened his mouth and tried for a long time, but couldn't say a word.

To put it bluntly, Hu Youzhu was afraid.

She witnessed with her own eyes how Mrs. Qiao treated Zhilin and how her parents exploited him.

She was afraid that Ying Qizhen would become the next Ying Zhilin.

Become the next Jiao Liniang.