Chapter 249 The Retribution Has Only Just Begun
"Jun Jun," Jiang Wan Ning turned to Jun Jun and said, "Do you dare to divorce your husband?"
Everyone was shocked when Jiang Wan Ning said this.
Divorce?
Aside from the recent rumors that the Princess of Langya was going to divorce the King of Langya, there has been no other known case of a husband divorcing his wife in Dongling Kingdom.
"Ningning, what?" Even Jiang Yuan didn't dare to think that way.
Yang Hui realized she had wronged Jiang Wan Ning, and her voice softened, "That Ning Ning, won't the matter of divorcing her husband affect Jun Jun...?"
If a woman divorces her husband, which family will want her in the future?
“It’s better to divorce someone else than to be divorced,” Jiang Wan Ning said. “Auntie, don’t you agree?”
"Even so, I believe that Junjun will be able to find someone who is willing to treat her sincerely in the future. Even if she doesn't find someone, life is not just about getting married and having children."
“You can go and see the mountains, rivers and seas, do business, or even become an official.”
"Become an official?" Yang Hui and Jiang Yuan were both shocked.
The old lady scoffed, "Hmph, what woman in this world holds an official position? She's just trying to comfort you."
"We don't need her here anymore, Haitang, drag her out," Jiang Wanning said calmly.
After Haitang responded with an "yes," she added, "You old rascal, I've put up with you for a long time."
As he spoke, he clasped his hands together, and a cracking sound could be heard from his fingers. The old lady was so frightened that she stepped back, "You, you, what do you want to do?"
"My Guo family is the future imperial family."
"Hmph!" Haitang snorted coldly, "Of course I'll take you to have some peace and quiet."
He then chopped the man unconscious with a single chop and dragged him out.
Guo Bingwen watched this scene with wide eyes, swallowed hard, and said, "Indeed, no women hold official positions in Dongling Kingdom."
“Just because it doesn’t happen now doesn’t mean it won’t happen in the future,” Jiang Wanning said. “I don’t know if Junjun will become an official in the future, but I know you definitely won’t.”
"Because of you, there was no chance."
"I have already proposed to His Majesty that starting next year, women may also participate in the imperial examinations and become officials in the court," Pei Yanchuan said to Jiang Yuan and his wife.
"All of this was achieved by Ningning; I merely made an appearance."
Jiang Yuan and Yang Hui looked at Jiang Wan Ning in disbelief. Jiang Yuan became even more certain of Jiang Wan Ning's position in Pei Yan Chuan's heart.
However, he expressed more praise for his niece.
“That’s impossible. I often read law books, and there’s nothing like that,” Kwok Ping-man shook his head repeatedly in denial.
Because only he knew that Jiang Wanjun's talent was no less than his own, and that some of her articles were even many times more brilliant than his, which was something he could never accept.
No man wants his wife to be more capable than him; it would be a loss of face.
"Ningning, is this for real?"
Jiang Wan Ning nodded, "The Prince and the Emperor have already discussed it, and there should be news by the time we return to the capital."
"Uncle, Aunt, you know Junjun's talent. Women are not just about embroidery and needlework, nor are they confined to this back courtyard for their entire lives."
“Auntie, I know you want Junjun to marry an official, but it’s better to be an official yourself than to marry into the family, don’t you think?”
Yang Hui was a little embarrassed that her past little thoughts had been exposed in public, but she wasn't angry. She took Jiang Wan Ning's hand and said, "Good girl."
"It was all my fault for being short-sighted and wanting Junjun to compete with you. I was wrong."
“You’re right. Women shouldn’t just be embroiderers and do needlework, nor should they be merely tools for bearing children.”
"I will never stop Junjun from doing whatever she wants in the future."
Jiang Wanjun looked at Jiang Wanning with gratitude. Her lifelong dream was nothing more than to become an official like men, but all of this was burdened by her mother.
She only told Jiang Wan Ning about this, so it seems her older sister has taken it to heart.
“Good boy, we’re entrusting Junjun’s affairs to you. We’ll listen to you,” Jiang Yuan said.
Yang Hui nodded in agreement.
Jiang Wan Ning looked up at Guo Bingwen, who immediately said, "I disagree."
"I don't need your permission to divorce me," Jiang Wan Ning said coldly. "Go get some paper and pen."
"I'll go get it myself!" Jiang Yuan said, walking towards the study.
This house was originally his, and he knew the location of the study better than anyone else.
Jiang Yuan practically ran, and in no time he had paper and pen ready to write.
Jiang Wanjun said softly, "Father, I want to write it myself."
Jiang Yuan then looked at his daughter and nodded heavily, "Okay!"
Although Jiang Wanjun's whole body seemed limp, her hand holding the pen was very strong, and she put a lot of effort into every word and every stroke she wrote.
When Jiang Yuan finally wrote his name, he quickly took the pen from Jiang Wanjun's hand and took out the prepared inkpad.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Wanjun bit her lip hard, and blood immediately flowed from the corner of her mouth. Jiang Wanjun gently wiped the blood from her lips with her index finger.
He pressed down hard on the letter of divorce, on the spot where his name was, as if pressing out all the pent-up emotions in his heart.
Jiang Wanjun forced herself to stand up, took the letter of divorce, and walked up to Guo Bingwen.
"Junjun..."
Before Kwok Ping-man could finish speaking, Kong Man-kwan threw the letter of divorce in his hand at his face.
Kwok Ping-man looked shocked. "Are you really going to be this heartless?"
"Since you're like this, don't blame me for spreading the word everywhere and letting the people judge for us."
“You don’t need to tell me,” Jiang Wan Ning said. “I will have someone post this letter of divorce, the handkerchief, and all your actions on the notice board.”
Aren't you afraid of her reputation?
“You’re the one who did wrong, not Junjun. What’s there to be afraid of?” Jiang Wanning said. “When I arrive in the capital, I will naturally inform the Emperor about these things you’ve done.”
"I don't think His Majesty would allow someone like you to participate in the imperial examinations and become an official in the court."
Kwok Ping-man shook his head repeatedly, "No, you can't."
“I will go to the princess; she will surely have a solution.”
"Kwok Ping-man, you've finally admitted it." Jiang Wan-ning scoffed. "But it doesn't matter if you don't admit it."
"You just need to go find Princess Ping'an."
After saying that, Jiang Wan Ning turned to the servants and said, "Go and pack up the Guo family's belongings and kick them out."
"Don't give a single penny to anyone who isn't from the Guo family."
These servants were originally part of the Jiang family's dowry, so seeing this situation, they naturally obeyed Jiang Wan Ning's orders. They quickly packed up the things and chased Guo Bing Wen out together.
"Ningning, isn't that letting him off too easily?" Yang Hui said angrily. "He should be whipped! He should be sent to jail."
“Auntie, who said things are over just like that?” Jiang Wan Ning curled her lips. “Guo Bingwen’s retribution has only just begun.”
"Just wait and see."
Yang Hui then exchanged a glance with Jiang Yuan, who said, "Ningning must have already made plans. We just need to wait and see."
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