News of Song Yuxiu's beating quickly reached the Duke's mansion. At the time, Shen Zhiyi was looking at the account books when someone announced that Song Ruoying had arrived.
"What is she doing here?" Hongrui frowned.
The servant lowered his head slightly and said, "It is said that Prince Song was beaten and seriously injured. He keeps calling out the young lady's name, hoping that the young lady can go back to see him."
"Shameless!" Green Lotus snorted, still looking at Chen Zhiyi, waiting for her instructions: "Miss?"
Shen Zhiyi took a sip of tea. "Get out of there."
In the past, when Song Ruoying visited the Duke's mansion, she was always treated like a VIP. Everyone who saw her treated her with utmost courtesy. Today, not only was she turned away at the door, but the servant not only told her to get out, but even threw a basin of dirty water at her.
"Hurry up, we need to sweep the trash!"
After saying that, he picked up a broom and swept her all the way to the doorway!
Song Ruoying was furious. After getting into the carriage, she muttered, "Chen Zhiyi, you used to be just a dog chasing after my brother! Who do you think you are?"
"What are you pretending for? Divorce? I'm waiting for you to come back to the Marquis's mansion and beg us."
Song Yuxiu was injured and lay in bed groaning.
Shen Zhiyi had always cared for him. In the past, whenever he had a minor illness or pain, she would take care of him without taking off her clothes, and even personally brew medicine. As a result, he was certain that when she heard that he was injured, she would drop everything and rush back.
Instead of receiving news from Shen Zhiyi, they received news from the palace.
When the emperor summoned him, he was so frightened that his soul almost left his body.
——
At the same time, Shen Zhiyi, who was originally going to inspect the shops, also received news that the Emperor had summoned her to the palace.
The tall attendant beside the emperor led her into the imperial study. Shen Zhiyi saw Song Yuxiu kneeling at the palace gate. He was already injured and had been kneeling for several hours. His face was pale and his body was trembling and unsteady.
When Shen Zhiyi entered the Imperial Study, she discovered that in addition to the Emperor, Crown Prince Zhou Yuanbi was also there.
She knelt down to pay her respects, and Emperor Xiaoxuan nodded slightly. "Rise and speak."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"The Empress Dowager has told me everything about your affair with the Song family. The Song family has indeed gone too far, daring to bully you like this!" Emperor Xiaoxuan looked at her, his expression somewhat complicated. "I heard from the Empress Dowager that you want to divorce the Song family?"
"yes."
"Do you know what you'll face after a divorce?" Emperor Xiaoxuan looked her over, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
"I know."
"Back then, Song Yuxiu almost lost his life to save you. You must have been very fond of him to insist on marrying him despite the pressure from your family. Are you really willing to do that?"
"His Majesty……"
"You are the Crown Princess whom I personally chose for him. No one can shake your position. Divorce is no small matter. This matter not only concerns you personally, but also the entire Duke's Mansion. I will give the Song family a warning, but you still need to think carefully about the matter of divorce."
Before Shen Zhiyi could speak again, Emperor Xiaoxuan said, "The Empress Dowager wishes to see you."
Emperor Xiaoxuan's meaning was quite clear.
I don't want her to get a divorce!
“Sister Zhiyi, I’ll take you there,” Crown Prince Zhou Yuanbi suddenly said.
Shen Zhiyi used to frequently accompany her parents and brothers to and from the palace, and was quite familiar with several of the princes.
The Crown Prince chatted with her for a few words, then told her, "If you need any help, you can send someone to the Eastern Palace."
Shen Zhiyi thanked the Empress Dowager and entered the Empress Dowager's palace, only to find that the Empress was also there, as was the Third Prince Zhou Yuanheng. She bowed and greeted them in turn.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the Empress also commented on the Song family's situation, saying that they didn't know what was good for them.
The third prince was exceptionally enthusiastic towards her and always struck up a conversation with her.
Shen Zhiyi listened silently, occasionally offering a few words of reply.
When they were leaving the palace, they heard that Song Yuxiu had been flogged by the emperor until he was unconscious and had to be carried out of the palace.
Sitting inside the carriage, Hongrui looked puzzled. "Miss, I remember the Emperor used to treat you very well. Why is he unwilling to let you get a divorce?"
"When you wanted to marry Song Yuxiu, the Duke and his wife disagreed, but in the end, it was His Majesty who persuaded them."
"His Majesty clearly loves you so much, why this time..."
“But he’s the emperor!” A dark glint flashed in Shen Zhiyi’s eyes.
As the only daughter of the Duke's family, she received a constant stream of suitors from the moment she came of age.
Back then, there were even rumors that she was going to enter the Eastern Palace.
Given the power of the Duke's mansion, if she were to choose a prince, it would undoubtedly be his greatest asset, perhaps even helping him ascend to the throne, and the Duke's mansion would certainly rise to a higher level as well.
Her marriage to Song Yuxiu was the best thing for the imperial power.
A low-ranking noble family cannot stir up any trouble.
As her parents' most beloved daughter, her staying in the capital would be a constraint and hindrance to her parents and brothers who were far away on the frontier.
What is this so-called tenderness?
That was also a consideration to consolidate imperial power.
She had suspected that the Shen family's accusation of treason was related to factional strife, which would inevitably involve the nobles in the palace. She was not in a hurry to divorce them, also wanting to see how everyone would react to the matter.
After all, anyone who dares to touch the Duke's mansion must be someone with immense power.
The Empress Dowager respected her opinion.
Those who have appeared so far include the Empress, the Crown Prince, and the Third Prince...
It seems everyone is hoping for her to get a divorce.
Only His Majesty…
In the previous life, the regent passed away, the emperor was heartbroken, the crown prince was put in charge of the country, and several princes used every means to fight for power.
at last,
The emperor's health gradually recovered.
Those who took sides and participated in factional struggles during the rectification of the court met with bad ends.
Several princes were also punished to varying degrees.
At this point, military and political power were highly centralized.
She lived as a ghost for ten years, until her rebirth, and the throne of Daqian remained unchanged.
Shen Zhiyi had doubts more than once:
When the regent passed away, did this emperor...
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