Chapter 120 Tell the Truth
"Auntie, be careful with your words. Opportunities are fleeting and will never come back again!"
Cheng Weiyao stepped forward and held her aunt's hand. If it was an ordinary love-brained person, she would at most turn a blind eye and ignore it, respect and bless her. But since she was a relative, she still had to lend a hand, in case she suddenly came to her senses.
Wen Chengyun didn't expect Cheng Weiyao to be so bold as to blatantly persuade He to divorce in front of his grandfather. He then gently pulled her sleeve, signaling her to restrain herself.
After all, he is at his maternal grandfather's house. Even if he is a grandson, he is not a family member. It is better to stay in other people's territory.
"I appreciate your kindness, but we were all exiled here. We had a hard time even when we arrived earlier, let alone you. Please ask me to give my regards to the Imperial Concubine. It's not convenient for me to visit..."
The aunt bit her lower lip lightly, having made up her mind. She bowed slightly towards Cheng Weiyao and thanked her for her kindness.
Judging from the master's attitude, he still has some affection for me. As long as this family can still accommodate me, I should not cause trouble for my daughter's family. After all, I am exiled, and I think life is not easy for everyone...
"Did you hear that? I've already visited you, so please go back."
The aunt's obedient appearance satisfied my grandfather's machismo, and he immediately pointed in the direction of the door and began to forcefully drive people away.
Cheng Weiyao knew that this trip would most likely be in vain, so she pulled Wen Chengyun out of her grandparents' house. Although she had promised the Imperial Concubine to come and pick up her aunt for a chat, she was afraid that in the current situation, she would just cry with tears in her eyes when she went...
On the way home, both of them were unusually silent. Cheng Weiyao was thinking about how to deal with her aunt's love affair, while Wen Chengyun was hesitant about how to explain to the imperial concubine when he got home.
Given my mother's personality, if she really heard about my aunt's experience, wouldn't she burst into tears? After thinking it over, Wen Chengyun decided to keep it a secret for now: "Madam, when we get home later, if mother asks..."
"If mother asks, I will tell the truth."
Cheng Weiyao saw through Wen Chengyun's thoughts at a glance. She could understand his filial piety and white lies, but she did not agree with them.
As the concubine's biological daughter, the imperial concubine naturally has the right to know. It is nonsense to report good news but not bad news. I am also hoping that the imperial concubine can help persuade the concubine and make her firm in the idea of divorce.
Wen Chengyun frowned slightly, and looked at Cheng Weiyao with a hint of confusion. His wife had taken good care of his mother's health along the way, so why was she unwilling to cooperate now?
"Let's not even talk about whether Grandfather is willing to release them. Auntie hasn't figured it out yet. If Mother knew about her current situation, she could at least help and persuade her, right?"
Cheng Weiyao explained gently, with a hint of smile in her eyes. Although her cheap husband was very talented and intelligent, he was still a little lacking in understanding women.
A word from a modern best friend can sometimes influence a relationship, let alone a mother and daughter?
As they were talking, the gate of the courtyard was already within reach. The imperial concubine was walking back and forth in front of the gate, clutching a soft handkerchief. Perhaps she was thinking of seeing an old friend, so she put on some rouge and powder, and even changed her clothes into a set of fine festive colors.
Cheng Wei Yao sighed softly. She knew at a glance that these two were indeed mother and daughter. They had the same thoughts and were afraid that the other would know that they were not living well.
"Chengyun, Weiyao, are you back? Are you able to see people? Is your aunt in good health?"
The Imperial Concubine eagerly greeted them upon seeing them approach. Unable to help but feel a little disappointed when she saw no one behind them, she soon relaxed. After all, it was a sudden visit, without prior notice. How could her mother just come on a whim? Perhaps something happened at home?
"Yes, my aunt asked me to say hello to my mother. It's inconvenient for me to come and see her recently..."
Wen Chengyun knew that what Cheng Weiyao had said on the way just now made sense, but when the truth came to his lips and he met the Royal Concubine's eyes full of concern, he couldn't open his mouth.
"My aunt's life in my grandparents' home is not going well. Not only does she have to wash everyone's clothes, but her body is also covered with pinch marks from the mistress of the house. She's treated like a slave, worse than a servant..."
Cheng Weiyao was not as gentle as Wen Chengyun. She immediately blurted out everything she had seen and heard at her grandparents' house like a machine gun.
The imperial concubine's face grew paler as she listened, and her body swayed. If Wen Chengyun had not quickly supported her, she would have fallen to the ground on the spot.
"I knew that none of the people in the first wife's family were good. Before they even entered the palace, they were already finding ways to make things difficult for us mother and daughter. Now that they're down and out, they might be trying to torment mother in various ways. I'm an unfilial daughter..."
The small handkerchief in the imperial concubine's hand was wet with the tears that kept flowing out. She was helped to sit down at the stone table and was still crying secretly.
Having grown up in a large mansion, she knew too well how embarrassing the status of a concubine was. If she was in favor, at least she would be protected by the head of the family, and the mistress would not make things too difficult for her next year. But once she fell out of favor, she would become the target of the mistress's anger.
The Imperial Noble Consort was chosen by the palace that year, otherwise she would have preferred to find a good man to marry as her wife.
The Imperial Concubine's tears distressed Wen Liyu and Wen Chengming. Wen Chengming obediently helped wipe the Imperial Concubine's tears, while Wen Liyu clenched her fists in indignation: "No wonder they say it's better to be a farmer's wife than a concubine in a royal family. The eldest wife is so embarrassed and jealous. If I were a man, I would divorce her!"
"Mother, don't be sad. Be careful not to hurt yourself by crying. Although Auntie has suffered a lot, she looks fine at least. Let me think of a way. There will always be a solution..."
Cheng Weiyao immediately joined the team of comforters, letting the imperial concubine cry for a while so that she could take the next step better.
In this era, divorce is no small matter, and the impact on women is particularly huge. Not to mention whether they can find a good family after the divorce, it is not easy to get the divorce documents. Men can take the initiative to file for divorce, but women... almost only have to lose their husbands or be divorced.
"Does Wei Yao have any solution?"
When the Imperial Concubine heard Cheng Weiyao speak, she knew that she was a person with her own ideas. Her tears stopped immediately and she looked up at her with tears in her eyes.
"There is a way, but I'm afraid my mother won't agree. Maybe it's a dirty trick?"
Cheng Weiyao saw that the heat was almost on, so she leaned over with embarrassment. Marriage and divorce are normal behaviors in modern times, but in ancient times, whether it was a good idea or a bad idea was really a matter of taste...
"this……"
As expected, after hearing Cheng Weiyao's whisper, the Imperial Concubine was still a little hesitant.
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