Chu Mansion.
The Chu Mansion received the news, set up the incense table, and waited for the eunuch to come and announce the imperial decree.
After a while.
The eunuch who announced the decree and Liu Hao's family came to the Chu Mansion chatting and laughing.
After some pleasantries, the eunuch announcing the decree said loudly, "Everyone in the Chu residence should hurry to the gate to receive the decree!"
After Liu Hao's family of three understood their father-in-law's intention, they all covered their mouths and laughed.
Soon, the Chu family gathered at the gate of the mansion.
This move also attracted a lot of onlookers, and people stopped to watch.
"What happened to the Chu family?"
"They are setting up the incense table. They should be receiving the imperial edict..."
Soon, Chu Xia and the two children were also covered tightly with cloaks and sent to the gate of the mansion to receive the imperial edict.
The eunuch who announced the imperial edict saw that everyone was gathered, shook the imperial edict in his hand, and began to read it aloud.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor summons: General Chu Ruofeng's eldest daughter, Chu Xia, is virtuous and upright. She has been married for several years, is filial to her parents-in-law, manages the household frugally, and has no bad words or deeds.
However, her husband's family colluded with her mistress and treated her cruelly, causing Chu Xia to almost die and have three lives lost.
Such an unkind and unjust family is not worthy of marrying the descendant of a loyal and righteous person. Chu Xia is specially granted a divorce. From now on, the man and the woman will have nothing to do with each other when they marry.
Chu Xia's children were gifted to her by the gods and should belong to her. They have nothing to do with the Zhou family. "I decree!"
The eunuch who announced the decree looked at Chu Xia with a smile.
"Miss Chu, please accept the order!"
Qingyao helped Chu Xia forward and knelt to receive the decree: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for making the decision for your subject. Long live the Emperor!"
For a moment, there was an uproar in front of the Chu Mansion.
"Oh, this is new. I've only heard of the Emperor granting marriages, but this is the first time I've heard of the Emperor granting a divorce."
"Yes, Miss Chu married the son of Magistrate Zhou of Fengyi County. If they hadn't done something worse than an animal, the Emperor wouldn't have issued an edict to divorce her."
General Chu and Madam Chu were overwhelmed with emotion. They kowtowed three times towards the capital and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for taking charge of the Chu family!"
The two families entered the mansion in a crowd, and the eunuch who announced the decree was also treated as a guest of honor.
As they chatted, the eunuch who announced the decree looked at Nangong Jiu and said, "Princess Dingguo, the emperor ordered me to ask you, are you satisfied with this?"
"Satisfied!" Nangong Jiu jumped and laughed, clapping his hands.
"Do you have any additional punishment for the person who hurt you?"
"No, that's it. She has a heart as vicious as a snake and a scorpion, so she will naturally have an extremely miserable end waiting for her."
The next day at noon.
After arriving at Fengyi County, eunuch Xuanzhi and his entourage split into two groups, heading for the Zhou family and the Chen family respectively.
The servants and guards of the Chu family beat drums and gongs, accompanying the eunuch who announced the imperial decree, and walked towards the Zhou family in a lively manner.
When the people heard that he was going to announce the imperial edict, they all followed curiously to watch the fun.
When they arrived at the gate of the mansion, the eunuch who announced the decree shouted at the top of his voice: "Everyone of the Zhou family, come to the gate to receive the decree!"
The Zhou family, who were discussing how to go to the Chu family to apologize and take the mother and child back, suddenly panicked.
County Magistrate Zhou hurriedly stuffed silver into the arms of the eunuch who announced the imperial decree: "Sir, could you please tell me what the current situation is?"
"Master Zhou, don't you know what's going on?"
The eunuch announcing the decree dodged the offered silver and said, "If you want to know what's going on, kneel down and listen to my decree."
After saying this, he looked at her with disdain: "Is everyone here?"
County Magistrate Zhou nodded dejectedly: "All ready!"
The eunuch announcing the imperial edict unfolded the imperial edict.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor summons you: Zhou Lingchuan, son of Fengyi County Magistrate Zhou Wende, colluded with his family and a concubine to cruelly and brutally murder his first wife, Chu Xia, nearly killing three people.
Such an unkind and unjust person is not worthy of marrying the descendant of a loyal and righteous man. Chu Xia is hereby granted the right to divorce her husband...
"Zhou County Magistrate's virtue is unworthy of his position. He should reflect on his behavior at home and see what happens next."
After the imperial edict was read, the whole family collapsed to the ground.
Isn’t self-reflection the same as dismissal from office?
Divorce your husband with an imperial decree!
The people were stunned and whispering at first, but finally burst into laughter.
"Isn't Zhou Lingchuan's first wife General Chu's eldest daughter?"
"Yes! Now it's bad. Not only have I lost my official position, but I've also lost my wife and grandchildren."
"They deserved it! They're so cruel. General Chu is a first-rank official after all, and he married his eldest daughter to the Zhou family, but they're still not satisfied and actually treated him like that."
"That's right! Miss Chu is a kind person, and she treats people with reason and propriety. If it were me, I would treat her like my own daughter."
"You don't know, that Mrs. Zhou is mean-spirited and not someone you can get along with."
"Oh, what a pity! General Chu and his family are really good people!"
“…”
The eunuch who announced the imperial edict sneered and opened another imperial edict.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor summons you: Zhou Lingchuan, son of the former Fengyi County Magistrate Zhou Wende, and Chen Rouer, daughter of the former Chen Zhubu, have a deep affection for each other. They have conspired with each other for many years, and I, in facilitating their marriage, grant them the right to marry in two days. I decree this."
Among the people, some knew Chen Rouer: "Chen Rouer is so vicious. Not only did she break into my house, but she also harmed a pregnant woman. Tsk tsk..."
"That's good now. A wicked man and a mean woman are getting married. It's going to be a good show to watch."
"That's right, Your Majesty, this is a brilliant move!"
"The Zhou family received two imperial edicts in one day. Our ancestors are so proud of this. Haha..."
Mrs. Zhou could no longer bear the shock, her eyes rolled back, and she fainted on the ground.
The eunuch who announced the decree snorted.
"The Emperor has sent us a message: Your Zhou family is blessed but doesn't know how to appreciate it. The eldest daughter of the Chu family is a blessed person who has not fallen into an unfortunate family. You should take care of yourselves."
After saying that, he turned around and waved his hand, and the servants and guards of the Chu Mansion rushed directly into the yard where Chu Xia lived.
According to the dowry list, the dowry was counted one by one, and after counting, it was carried out one by one and then loaded onto the carriage.
The eunuch who announced the imperial decree stood aside, stabbing the Zhou family with a smile.
"Tsk tsk... With such a large dowry, even if I do nothing, it is enough for my family to live on for a lifetime.
It’s a pity that some people are blind and can’t distinguish between good and bad, so they are not lucky enough to enjoy it!
Move, move everyone!
Count carefully, if there is not enough, let the Zhou family compensate!"
The Zhou family vomited blood, but they could only watch helplessly, not even daring to fart.
Soon, the Chu family's housekeeper brought the list of missing items to the eunuch who announced the decree.
"Father-in-law, this is still missing from the dowry, which is equivalent to 1,200 taels of silver."
The eunuch who announced the imperial decree handed the list to Zhou Wende without saying a word.
"Give the silver. Miss Chu said that the missing dowry was either forcibly given to her daughter by Madam Zhou, or she secretly took it away as a favor.
So, is it fair for you to pay compensation?"
Zhou Wende had no choice but to quickly collect the money.
After much difficulty, they managed to collect 1,200 taels of silver and handed it to the eunuch who announced the imperial decree. After he had someone count it and confirmed that it was correct, he went into the Zhou Mansion to take a look with a gloating look.
"It turns out that the Zhou Mansion is completely destitute. Tsk tsk... Miss Chu has suffered a lot these years.
Zhou Wende, make preparations and marry your wonderful daughter-in-law. The wedding will be held the day after tomorrow, but it is personally granted by the Emperor, so you cannot neglect it."
After saying this, he left with a group of people.
The Zhou family members beat their chests and stamped their feet, but they were helpless...
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
