Leng Ningxiang's divorce caused a great sensation in the capital. People in restaurants and teahouses were talking about Leng Ningxiang and Lord Ji's divorce everywhere.
However, Leng Ningxiang had the right time, place and people in this matter. Most people stood on her side and thought that Leng Ningxiang should do this.
The Ji family suffered a great blow as a result, and those who had done business with the Ji family all withdrew.
In this world, it is indeed normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines, but he did not establish himself as a loving person from the beginning, nor did he let his original wife manage such a large family for him. After having several miscarriages, he still slandered his ex-wife for being jealous and unromantic.
Old Madam Ji was so angry that she was no longer invited to banquets hosted by ladies from aristocratic families in the capital, and she was always pointed at and criticized whenever she went out.
She had been looked up to by others all her life, and now she suddenly faced this kind of disparity, which she simply could not bear.
"Son, that Leng Ningxiang is so abominable. She has ruined the reputation of our Ji family and made it difficult for us to move forward."
Lord Ji didn't say anything. He knew very well that he owed Leng Ningxiang, and Leng Ningxiang didn't do anything. How could he blame her?
It was as if she was looking at him like this, with a dim gaze.
"My Lord, this is all Wanru's fault. Wanru will go to her sister tomorrow to plead for mercy, asking her to stop blaming you. Wanru can't bear to see you so sad. Wanru is heartbroken."
As she said this, she puffed out her belly.
The belly of twins is naturally much bigger than the average belly.
Seeing her so well-behaved and considerate, Lord Ji felt warm in his heart.
"Don't go. Don't worry about what's happening outside. It will soon disappear. We can just close the door and live our own lives."
"Okay, I'll just listen to you!"
It was as if he lowered his head, but there was a hint of coldness in his eyes.
If the rumors continued, when would she be able to get married? She had to find a way to make everything seem natural.
It will be here soon. Lord Ji went out to discuss business, but when he came back, his face was pale and he fell ill the next day.
Old Madam Ji was extremely anxious and quickly called the servant of Lord Ji to inquire about it. Only then did she learn that because of the divorce, the other party looked down on Lord Ji and broke off cooperation with him.
Lord Ji spent a lot of money to buy this batch of goods. If they fail to keep them, the Ji family will probably suffer a serious loss.
"No, we must not let the rumors continue!"
Old Madam Ji has lived a good life for many years, and even the affairs of the rear house were left to Leng Ningxiang to manage. How could she have the brains to do business?
She only knew that she had to help her son win back the client, so she quickly prepared a carriage and went out to ask the client for his consent.
When she got in front of the customer, she began to slander Leng Ningxiang and put all the blame on Leng Ningxiang.
The client got angry on the spot and scolded her for being disrespectful to the elderly and a bad person. Even if there was no divorce, he would not cooperate with Lord Ji just because Lord Ji had such a confused and malicious mother.
Not only that, he also asked his business friends to boycott the Ji family.
Lord Ji saw a doctor and finally woke up, but then he heard that his mother had angered the other party and almost fainted again.
"Son, I didn't mean it. That man must be Leng Ningxiang's adulterer, otherwise why would she protect Leng Ningxiang like this?"
Madam Ji tried her best to distance herself from the matter, but after saying this, she felt even more strongly about it.
"That must be the case. Otherwise, what man would give up a good business opportunity and throw away this money-making opportunity? Son, it's all my fault. When you were not home, I didn't keep that woman in check and let her cuckold you."
"Mom, don't talk nonsense. Ningxiang is not that kind of person."
Lord Ji sighed. His mother's suspicious nature was really unbearable.
"What do you mean she's not that kind of person? If she wasn't that kind of person, why would that man stop doing business with you for her?"
"My son, I know you are kindhearted, so I trust Leng Ningxiang. But you spend a lot of time outside, so how can you see things as clearly as I do?
Don't you know that when you were away, Leng Ningxiang put on makeup every day and went out in gorgeous clothes? If she didn't do that to see her lover, what else could she be doing?"
Lord Ji opened his mouth, but for a moment he couldn't say anything.
"She didn't let Hengrui stay at home and even changed his surname. She was afraid that Hengrui wasn't your child and that you would find him if he stayed in the Ji Mansion..."
The more she spoke, the more excited she became, and the more she felt that this was true.
It was as if he covered his mouth, saying in disbelief.
"If it's really as my mother said, then my husband has been a..."
thump!
She knelt on the ground and slapped herself hard.
"I can't speak, I know I'm wrong."
Madam Ji hurriedly helped her up: "What's wrong with you? The one who's wrong is that bitch!"
Lord Ji was already feeling unwell and his head was dizzy, and after hearing this, his mind was even more confused.
Did Ningxiang really betray him?
If not, how could she be so prosperous after the divorce, while his reputation was ruined and he couldn't even do business.
If this is the case, if this is the case, then what is the value of their relationship as husband and wife?
puff!
After spitting out a mouthful of blood, he fell into a deep sleep again.
"Son!"
Upon seeing this, Madam Ji rushed over, cried a few times, and then fainted.
"Sir, mother?"
Wanru shouted twice, and saw that the mother and son were completely unconscious, with the corners of his eyes twitching violently.
"Come, send the old lady back to her room and ask the doctor to come and treat you and the old lady."
A doctor was called in soon and diagnosed that the two had suffered from anger attacks.
It's like giving the doctor some money so that if someone asks about the situation, the doctor will exaggerate.
After the doctor left, she went out again to find Hengrui.
Hengrui was studying at the Imperial College. When he was leaving school, he was stopped by Wanru who was waiting outside.
"Hengrui, your grandmother and your father are both sick. You should go back and see them."
It was as if he was wiping away tears, his face full of anxiety.
Hengrui frowned: "Why did you suddenly get sick? Wasn't he fine before?"
Although he had severed ties with them, they were still his grandmother and father, and he couldn't completely ignore them.
"The doctor said they were out of anger. As you know, the divorce incident has put the Ji family in the spotlight. Your grandmother and your father couldn't bear it and fell ill."
At this time, there were students who were leaving school around. After hearing this, they all persuaded Hengrui to go back and take a look.
"No matter what, they are your grandmother and father. You should go back and see them."
His good friend Tang Zhao reminded him.
If Hengrui doesn't go, it would be considered unfilial, and this reputation would be bad for Hengrui if it gets out.
"Well, I'll go home and tell my mother, then I'll go to the Ji Mansion to take a look."
Although Hengrui agreed, it was still cautious.
"But your mother resents your father, so I'm afraid she won't let you go to the Ji Mansion. Otherwise, you should go there secretly and don't make your mother sad."
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