Chapter 635 Insane Health Preservation

As the girls spoke, fear was evident on their faces, and some even pointed at Madam He.

Seeing this, Gu Shuyan's eyes darkened, and she asked again, "Why do you say that the prefect's wife is a monster?"

"Because, because she killed people, killed many, many people."

After a long period of questioning, Gu Shuyan finally figured out the whole story.

It turned out that Madam He had previously met a so-called master. In order to prolong her life and preserve her youth, Madam He listened to the words of the sorcerer and found women of marriageable age to force them to become pregnant.

Once it was discovered that they were pregnant to be full term, these girls would be aborted so that the money could be used for their health maintenance.

Thinking of such a heinous health regimen, Gu Shuyan looked at Madam He's face, which looked several years younger, and wished she could destroy her piece by piece.

That cost the lives that hadn't even been born yet, and those girls who couldn't accept everything they suffered in the Marquis's mansion and tried to kill themselves—how innocent they were!

The person who started all of this is none other than Madam He, who looks quite respectable.

"Mrs. He, you are truly heartless and insane." Gu Shuyan was even unwilling to use a respectful title when addressing Madam He.

Madam He had already collapsed to the ground when Granny Wang brought the person over, because she knew that from this day forward, her life was completely over.

Although the old woman was unaware of Madam He's shady dealings, the girls were well aware of them.

Using a woman's aborted fetus blood to nourish her beauty is incredibly wicked. Even if He Biyou knew, he would suffer the consequences.

Not to mention that this matter was brought up in front of so many people. What's even more infuriating is that one of them had just had an abortion yesterday and knew the whole story.

"You wicked woman, how dare you commit such an outrageous act behind my back? Do you think I'm dead?"

He Biyou was trembling with anger. He thought that Madam He's recent improved complexion was because she had found a good rouge, but he never expected that she would use such a cruel method.

"Someone, grind the ink. I want to divorce my wife."

The two had been married for decades, and Lord He himself was over fifty years old. At this time, he actually said that he wanted to divorce his wife.

Everyone knew that He Biyou did this to protect the He family. After all, Madam He, as a noblewoman, was bound to go to jail for doing such a thing, and the He family could not have a criminal as their matriarch.

"My husband, we have been husband and wife for decades, how can you be so heartless as to divorce me?"

It is said that husband and wife are like birds in the same forest; when disaster strikes, they fly away separately.

Previously, Madam He could not fully understand the mystery of this sentence, but at this moment she finally understood that when it really concerns her own interests, the first person to stab you in the back is the one you value most.

The thought that she had gone to great lengths to preserve her youthful appearance just so that He Bi would give her a second glance made Madam He find it utterly ridiculous.

Gu Shuyan was already trembling with anger after hearing this. She had been ruined by her reputation, which ultimately led to the destruction of her family.

Now, He Mengshi—no, she should be called Mengshi now—as a woman herself, should understand best how important innocence is to a woman.

However, for her own selfish reasons, she instigated others to harm so many innocent girls.

Thinking of this, Gu Shuyan's sharp gaze swept across Madam He's face, and Madam He seemed to have thought of something at this moment, turning around to look at her.

Seeing Gu Shuyan glaring at her, Madam He not only didn't feel ashamed, but instead crawled towards her, "Shuyan, your aunt knows you are the kindest person, you will definitely help me, right?"

Madam He shamelessly grabbed Gu Shuyan's hem, but Gu Shuyan easily shook her off.

"Meng, you've committed such an outrageous act and you still expect me to help you? You really are dreaming!"

Gu Shuyan looked at Madam He as if she were a clown, wondering where she got the confidence to say such things to her.

"Young Miss," Madam Meng addressed Gu Shuyan with her former form of address, "Even if you don't consider me, shouldn't you at least consider the Second Madam of the Marquis's Mansion and your family? The Marquis's Mansion is a century-old family. If people find out that the Second Madam has such a mother, aren't you afraid that others will look down on your family?"

When Meng's pleas failed, she resorted to threats. After all, these powerful families valued their reputation above all else, and as long as Gu Shuyan didn't want to ruin the reputation of the Marquis of Yi'an's mansion, she would definitely have to quell the matter.

To Mrs. He's utter surprise, Gu Shuyan laughed immediately after hearing this.

"You really are shameless, thinking that we can't do anything to you? Besides, isn't Lord He writing you a letter of divorce? As long as you are no longer a member of the He family, my Marquis's mansion will naturally have nothing to do with you."

This era is inherently unfair to women; once a woman is divorced after marriage, she instantly becomes homeless.

Your husband's family will have no further connection with you. If your maternal family is good, your parents will take you back home and raise you. But if you encounter a bad family, they will only feel that the woman has disgraced their family and will directly remove her from the family.

Madam Meng was surprised that Gu Shuyan had no scruples at all. Just as she was stunned, a letter of divorce floated down in front of her.

Then He Biyou said, "My lord, although I am unaware of what this wicked woman did, I am also responsible for the lack of strict management of the household. I beg you to punish her accordingly."

Why bother stepping forward and kneeling down? That attitude was much better than Meng Shi's blatant threat to Gu Shuyan.

Seeing that he was using a strategy of retreat as a means of advancement, Yun Yichen naturally didn't say anything.

"Lord He, please calm down. I still need to report the Meng family matter to His Majesty. As for how to deal with it, please wait for His Majesty to decide!"

Why bother with the fact that he is a prefectural governor and the one who made the mistake is Meng? Ultimately, how to deal with this matter still needs to be decided by the emperor.

"This humble official will leave it to Your Excellency to decide," He Biyou said, looking guilty as he was helped up by his servants.

Seeing his heartbroken and trembling appearance, Yun Yichen simply looked at everyone present.

"What happened today is too shocking. In order to prevent the people of Suzhou from rioting, no one except those present today is allowed to spread the news. Anyone who disobeys this order will be punished according to military law."

Yun Yichen's tone was unquestionable, and everyone responded in unison.

After having the officials temporarily keep Meng Shi and her accomplices under guard, Yun Yichen took Gu Shuyan back to their tent.

As soon as he entered the house, Yun Yichen sat down in front of the food and started eating in silence. He didn't even glance at Gu Shuyan, who followed him in.

Gu Shuyan naturally sensed his obvious anger. She walked a few steps to Yun Yichen and cautiously looked him over.