Chapter 172: The Vicious Eldest Daughter (37)

The Prime Minister originally thought that his wife was angry and went to the Prince Xi's mansion to stay with Huang'er for a few days. He thought that she would eventually accept his decision to elevate Concubine Xin to the status of a secondary wife. Who would have thought that after waiting for a few days, instead of receiving a compromise from the other party, he would receive a visit from the elders of his in-laws' family, along with a divorce agreement.

She wants a divorce.

How is that possible?

To ensure that Madam Chu's request went smoothly, Wen Wan even found several skilled scriptwriters to embellish the story and had it told by storytellers in various restaurants. Prime Minister Chu Feng was usually very good at cultivating his image, and his image as a doting husband and father was deeply ingrained in people's minds. Although the affair between Aunt Xin and Chu Sisi had caused some damage, because of Chu Sisi's abilities, the people did not see it as a stain on the Prime Minister's reputation. Sometimes people are just so hypocritical.

This time, however, Wen Wan also brought along her mistresses and illegitimate children.

When Madam Chu saw it, she was furious. She had hesitated for a while, but now she couldn't wait to get a divorce. She never wanted to see Chu Feng and those despicable people again.

Chu Feng frowned as he looked at his daughter standing next to his wife.

"Madam, what are you doing? I know you don't like Chen Xin, but Sisi is currently favored by the Emperor. If I don't elevate Chen Xin to the status of a secondary wife, Sisi's position will be awkward. How can she continue to bring honor to our Prime Minister's Mansion? Madam, you have always been a sensible person. Why don't you understand your husband's predicament?" Chu Feng said somewhat angrily. It's always the husband who divorces his wife, how can the wife initiate the divorce? What a laughing stock that would be if word got out.

"Besides, Chen Xin is gentle by nature and won't fight you for control of the household. You will still be in charge of the Prime Minister's residence in the future. What else do you want to cause trouble for?"

Madam Chu sneered, "Do you think I just want the power to manage your Prime Minister's mansion?"

Looking at the man she had lived with for decades, who clearly acknowledged that what she had been fighting for all these years was the management of the Prime Minister's mansion, Madam Chu suddenly felt that she had been incredibly stupid to have competed with that woman Chen Xin for so many years. This man even made her forget the gentle and handsome man from back then, who, despite his poor family background and lack of official rank, was still full of ambition and had been incredibly kind to her.

Sure enough, once a man has power and money, he will naturally change.

"When you proposed to my father back then, you said you wouldn't take concubines and that I would be the only one in this household. There's a contract to prove it. Otherwise, why would you think my father would have taken a liking to you when you had nothing? Originally, you were supposed to be my family's son-in-law, but I persuaded my parents because I valued your future. Even though you couldn't afford the dowry, I resolutely married into your Chu family, using my dowry to pave the way for you and manage the household business. Otherwise, would you have had the money to support that slut Chen Xin outside? Would you have had the means to have that illegitimate daughter Chu Sisi outside? If it weren't for my father, could you have passed the imperial examination? Could you be sitting in the high position of Prime Minister now?"

This was the part Chu Feng disliked hearing the most, and he once considered it a disgrace. Even now, many of his political enemies still secretly say that he rose to power because of women and look down on him.

He initially loved Madam Chu, but gradually his feelings turned into resentment.

Whenever they argued, Madam Chu would bring up past events to threaten him. He had had enough of it. If it weren't for the Empress Dowager, he would have given up long ago.

"Liu Qiyu, that's enough."

Liu Qiyu is Madam Chu's name. Madam Chu is already heartbroken. Her daughter is right; this man now resents her.

At that moment, Chen Xin arrived.

Wen Wan looked over and saw that Aunt Xin was different from the last time she had seen her. Now, Aunt Xin had a rosy complexion, exquisite and elegant makeup, and her spirits were much better.

“Madam, if you are unwilling, then I can continue to be a concubine. I really cannot bear the position of a secondary wife.”

Madam Chu's temper flared up again. What annoyed her most was Chen Xin's weak and delicate appearance, which made her angry.

Wen Wan quickly grabbed the person, "Mother, important matters are at hand."

"yes."

Madam Chu looked at the elders she had invited and said, "Elders, please get down to business."

“Qiyu, divorce is a big deal. Besides, didn’t the Prime Minister say that you will still be in charge of the household? Isn’t it normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines? You’ve been married for over twenty years. It’s not good to end things so easily.”

Madam Chu: "..."

He looked at the clan elders and said, "I called you here to be my witnesses, what do you mean by this?"

"Qiyu, don't be angry. Women who have divorced are often gossiped about and cursed. Why get upset over such a small thing?"

Prime Minister Chu remained silent, looking at Madam Chu.

His wife had truly forgotten that the Liu family was not what it used to be. These clan elders were supported by him, the prime minister, on a daily basis, so it was impossible for him to give up those sustenances. Moreover, the Empress Dowager also favored Chu Sisi, so a divorce was out of the question.

Wen Wan had long known that these old men, who looked greedy, slick, and old, were unreliable, but her mother still invited them and gave them a large sum of money, which was all wasted on pigs.

"Who dares to insult my mother? She is my mother and the mother-in-law of Prince Xi. If anyone has the guts to insult her, come to me and let's see who dares."

"Huang'er—" Chu Feng called out, frowning.

"Your Excellency, please address me as Princess Consort Xi."

Chu Feng: "..."

He clapped his hands, and soon a group of people were brought in. Chu Feng was originally angry because of his daughter's attitude, but when he saw the people who were brought in, his eyes were shocked, and he even couldn't hide his panic.

"who are they?"

"Father doesn't recognize them? But they said they are all your wives, and they bore you children. Father doesn't recognize them?"

“Nonsense, that’s pure nonsense. I don’t know them.”

"Since Father doesn't recognize them, then they deliberately deceived me. I'll take them away. As for how to punish them, Father certainly won't care, right? This is Ling Yun, isn't it? I've seen you at the Prime Minister's residence before. I thought I'd have another younger brother, but who would have thought it was you who lied to me. Guards!"

Two guards from the Prince Xi's residence stepped forward.

"Break his legs and throw him out."

Ling Yun: "!!!"

The woman beside him was extremely flustered, staring at Chu Feng with pleading eyes. Chu Feng's neck veins bulged with anger. "Why be so cruel? Just kick him out."

“That won’t do. I represent the Prince. If he says he’s my brother, then many people will have to give him benefits because of that title. Wouldn’t that tarnish the reputation of my Prince Xi’s Mansion? How can I allow this to happen? I won’t kill him either, Father, don’t worry.”

Chu Feng: "..."

Wen Wan was furious at her scumbag father. Ling Yun was the next generation he was raising, who was supposed to take the imperial examination and become an official to inherit his mantle. Wen Wan was forcing him to do this.