Chapter 10 Divorce Decree
No wonder she smashed things up at Gu's house that day, but showed up in mourning today. I originally thought she knew she was wrong and was using the mourning clothes at her eldest brother's funeral to apologize, but I didn't expect her to be so cruel.
The Gu family's reputation for many years was completely ruined in her hands. I'm afraid that the mourning clothes she wore were just to see her father and brother off.
After figuring out everything, Gu Chuan wished he could tear Xiao Fuguang into pieces. He struggled to break free from his restraints, but could only lie on the ground in vain, enduring the pain and humiliation brought by every blow of the cane.
The talk and laughter of the people around him were like sharp blades, cutting his self-esteem and pride piece by piece.
After being beaten, Gu Chuan was afraid that he would not be able to see Gu Shan off. Seeing that time had been delayed for a long time, Gu Xiu spoke in a cold voice.
"Send General Wude up the mountain."
Zhuang Linan looked at Gu Chuan who was being beaten, and finally gritted her teeth and followed Gu Shan's coffin. If she didn't send Gu Shan off at this time, she would probably be drowned by the saliva of the imperial city.
What is going on? Mrs. Gu wiped her tears and followed Gu Shan's coffin.
The Gu family's funeral procession finally set off.
And at the same time.
On the second floor of the restaurant, the fifth prince Xuanyuan Su stood at the window with a teacup in his hand, watching everything that was happening.
"Xiao Fuguang, this is quite interesting..."
Zhou Mingyu beside him spoke.
"It's quite interesting indeed. Just now he was so weak that he could only lean on the maid's arms, but now he can catch up with the funeral procession."
"Also, every word she said showed weakness, but the maidservants around her were sharp-tongued, and every word they said spoke of the Gu family's injustice."
"Today, the Gu family has become the laughing stock of the imperial city."
Upon hearing this, the Fifth Prince looked at Gu Chuan who was being beaten and spoke slowly.
"That's what the Gu family deserves. A man actually attacked a woman and killed his brother. How can such behavior not be despised? However, this Xiao Fuguang is a little different from the rumors."
Zhou Mingyu nodded in agreement.
"Indeed, she has cleverly taken each step, showcasing the Xiao family's fortitude and unyielding spirit while also cleverly pushing the Gu family into a desperate situation. However, this has completely entrenched the Xiao and Gu families in a feud, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to reconcile in the future."
Xuanyuan Su put down the teacup with a deep look in his eyes.
"So what if we're enemies? The Xiao family is full of loyal and brave men. Although they've fallen, their influence still lingers. Plus, with the Prince Regent backing them up, what can the Gu family do? However, this prince is a little curious. The Emperor's uncle is always rumored to be a cold-blooded killer, ruthless and merciless. Why would he interfere in the affairs of the Xiao family?"
Accompanied by the Regent, many ministers who originally came to the Gu family to attend the funeral followed the Xiao family's funeral procession. The scene was very spectacular. There were even countless people following the procession, remembering the heroic deeds of General Xiao and Major General Xiao.
Xuanyuan Jing walked on the side of the Xiao family's funeral procession with a solemn expression, which undoubtedly added some confidence to the Xiao family and made everyone present realize that the Xiao family was not isolated and helpless.
After burying General Xiao and Major General, Mrs. Xiao knelt in front of the grave in great pain.
Xuanyuan Jing glanced at Xiao Fuguang who was kneeling beside Madam Xiao.
"Leave a few people to escort the Xiao family back to the city."
Then leave quietly.
Gu family.
After Gu Chuan was beaten with a stick, the servant called the court doctor to apply medicine to him. The men under the Regent did it personally, and they really showed no mercy. Gu Chuan lay on the bed, grimacing in pain, and his hatred for Xiao Fuguang deepened a little.
The court doctor carefully treated his wounds, and every touch made him gasp.
"Major General, your injuries are serious. You need to take good care of yourself. I'm afraid you won't be able to get out of bed for a while."
The court doctor gave instructions while bandaging the wound.
Gu Chuan cursed with gritted teeth.
"It's all that bitch Xiao Fuguang's fault! I won't let her go!"
"Today, my Gu family's reputation will be ruined. She won't be able to escape unscathed."
In the palace.
The Emperor looked at the Regent and spoke gloomily.
"There is actually such a thing?"
Xuanyuan Jing spoke slowly.
"The ministers who went to the Gu family to offer condolences today all witnessed and heard it with their own eyes. Gu Chuan did indeed kill his brother and his wife, but it was only out of pity that the ministers present saved Miss Xiao. I happened to encounter them and, after confirming the events with the Lord Censor, have approved Madam Xiao's request for a divorce. I would like to ask your brother to issue an imperial decree for the divorce."
Upon hearing this, the emperor nodded solemnly and said.
"The Regent is absolutely right. Such evil deeds must not be tolerated. I will immediately draft an edict to grant Xiao Fuguang and Gu Chuan a divorce and announce to the world that from now on, Xiao Fuguang and Gu Chuan will have no further relationship."
After saying this, the emperor picked up his pen, quickly wrote an imperial edict of divorce, and stamped it with the imperial seal.
"Su Ping, send it to the Xiao and Gu families for reading tomorrow."
Xuanyuan Jing reached out and took the imperial edict.
"Royal brother, today I personally promised Madam Xiao that I would seek an imperial decree of divorce for Miss Xiao. I will read this imperial decree to the Xiao family on your behalf. I will consider it my honor to keep my promise through your grace."
Xuanyuan listened and looked at him.
"When did the Regent become so caring?"
Xuanyuan Jing spoke slowly after hearing this.
"The Xiao family's sons and daughters died in battle, leaving only orphans and widows. If the court doesn't support them, I'm afraid some people who flatter the powerful and bully the weak will find trouble with the Xiao family."
Well, the Xiao family is now just an empty shell, and the Regent has nothing to use, so Emperor Xuanyuan nodded.
"The Regent is indeed very thoughtful. In that case, I'll trouble you to make the trip."
Gu family.
As soon as Zhuang Linan came back, she came to see Gu Chuan. Mrs. Gu also hurried to see Gu Chuan.
"Chuan'er, how are you?"
Gu Chuan spoke while enduring the pain.
"Don't worry, mother. Your son is fine."
"It's just a superficial wound. My son has suffered more serious injuries on the battlefield, and he managed to get through it."
"It's just that today's board is really humiliating."
Mrs. Gu looked at Gu Chuan's back with heartache, her eyes full of hatred.
"It's all because of Xiao Fuguang. What a vicious woman! How could our Gu family marry her?"
When Gu Chuan heard this, a fierce look flashed in his eyes.
"Don't worry, mother. I will never let her go. I, Gu Chuan, will fight her to the death in this life."
Zhuang Linan spoke up upon hearing this.
"My sister-in-law is probably hating the Gu family to the core. Her actions today have put the Gu family in danger. We don't know what tricks are waiting for us next."
Suddenly a voice sounded.
"Xiao Fuguang did bring shame to the Gu family today, but wasn't it you who gave it away?"
"Gu Chuan, Zhuang Linan, shouldn't you explain what happened to that letter?"
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