That's the end of this matter.
Otherwise, if things get too big and public, and with those established families keeping an eye on things, it will be difficult to handle in the end.
"Yes." Yue Rongxiao nodded, seeing that he was really worried, and was about to send his personal eunuch to summon the imperial physician when suddenly there was a 'bang'.
"Fifth Uncle!"
It turned out that Yue Rongheng had a terrible headache and fainted, knocking over a row of mahogany shelves behind him.
...
Qin Sheng stayed in Zhefang Courtyard and didn't go out. Old Madam Yin also fell ill. Left with no other choice, Yin Wenxiao temporarily handed over the affairs of the mansion to Aunt Lin.
In the palace, the regent's fainting was naturally kept secret. The one who came to the Yin residence to deliver the imperial decree was the chief eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonial, who had an arrogant expression on his face.
Once the chief eunuch left, Madam Yin finally felt relieved.
"As long as the title is still valid..."
It was worth it for her to almost exhaust her family fortune to persuade those old aristocratic families to petition on behalf of Wenxiao.
Yin Wenxuan, with her pregnant belly, was serving her mother when she couldn't help but say, "But in this case, I'm afraid Wenxiao will never be given an important position in his official career again."
What's the point of keeping the title of Marquis of Pingyin?
Old Madam Yin closed her eyes briefly. "As long as we can keep our title, everything else is minor. We'll find a way."
She wasn't sure if she was speaking to her daughter or to herself, but she said, "There will be a way."
"Wenxiao." Old Madam Yin turned to look at her son. "It's only thirty strokes of the cane. Do you still remember how I taught you when you were a child? No pain, no gain."
"..."
That's what they say, but being flogged at the gate of Shuntian Prefecture was tantamount to tearing apart the last bit of dignity that Yin Wenxiao had left.
Yin Wenxiao remained silent.
"Did you hear me?" Old Madam Yin said sternly, "Wenxiao, dignity is nothing compared to life, wealth, and family honor!"
Yin Wenxiao slowly clenched his fist. "Son understands."
The imperial edict stated that at noon today, the Earl of Pingyin should go to the gate of Shuntian Prefecture to receive his punishment. There is still one hour until noon.
Yin Wenxiao got up and left.
With Granny Shi dead, Old Madam Yin couldn't be without a trusted confidante, so she promoted Granny Bi from the inner courtyard.
There were only three people in the room at that moment.
Yin Wenxuan couldn't help but ask, "Mother, what do you plan to do with that bitch Qin Sheng? Are you just going to leave her in Zhefang Courtyard like this?"
They were all mistaken. Qin Sheng was no lucky star at all; he was clearly a poisonous scorpion!
Yin Wenxuan couldn't help but feel fortunate that she was already married; otherwise, after such an incident, she might have been left at home as an old maid.
"Just leave it there," said Madam Yin with disgust. "What else can we do?"
Yin Wenxuan was unwilling to accept it. The thought of Qin Sheng causing such a gloomy atmosphere in the entire Pingyin Marquis's mansion made her wish she could tear Qin Sheng to pieces.
and---
With such a thing happening in her family, Yin Wenxuan has no face left in her husband's family.
Zhang Jin had been bullied at the Ministry of Revenue these past two days, and when he returned, he gave her an even colder look, spending the rest of his time with his concubine.
"What about the Qin family—"
Yin Wenxuan said, "I'm afraid their family will do something else to cause trouble. They're all shameless."
"What can you do if you keep making a fuss? You can't fight city hall. Besides—"
Before she could finish speaking, a commotion broke out outside, and an old woman stumbled in, shouting, "It's terrible, Madam! Madam, Madam says she wants to divorce her husband!"
"..."
When Madam Yin heard the words "divorce," her vision went black, but Granny Bi quickly caught her from behind.
"Divorce me???"
Yin Wenxuan stood up abruptly and shouted, "Qin Sheng dares to divorce her husband? I think she's got a death wish!"
...
Qin Sheng has written the letter of divorce.
In the Great Xiang Dynasty, whether it's divorcing a wife or a husband, there must be a legitimate and sufficient reason, and Qin Sheng now has that reason.
The divorce papers are ready. As long as Yin Wenxiao presses his fingerprint on them, the two will be separated forever, and their marriages will be completely separate matters.
"lady……"
Jade lifted the curtain and came in, lowering her voice to say, "Awei has already sent word back that the Earl has finished receiving his punishment at the gate of Shuntian Prefecture."
He was given thirty lashes in broad daylight at the gate of Shuntian Prefecture.
Yin Wenxiao has completely lost face, and he doesn't know what kind of looks he will receive when he walks around the capital in the future.
Qin Sheng nodded without saying anything.
Jade asked worriedly, "What if the Earl doesn't put his fingerprint on it?"
After all, the idea of divorcing a husband is just too shocking. What if the Earl is thinking of a fight to the death?
Now that things have come to this, are we just going to let Madam waste the rest of her life in this Zhefang Courtyard?
If Yin Wenxiao still refuses, given the current situation and public opinion, she can take the letter of divorce to the Shuntian Prefecture to file a complaint.
However, Qin Sheng would never want to go to this point unless absolutely necessary.
In this way, not only will the Yin family lose face, but the Qin family will also likely be criticized and pointed at.
“Madam,” Caiyue came in to announce, “Aunt Mei has arrived.”
Qin Sheng has been staying in Zhefang Courtyard for the past two days. She neither goes out nor allows anyone from outside to come in.
Xue Mei is quite clever; despite the commotion, she stayed in Rainbow Courtyard to rest and prepare for childbirth, refusing to leave.
Today, I think I heard the news that Yin Wenxiao was being tortured at the gate of Shuntian Prefecture. Feeling uncertain, I came to Qin Sheng to inquire about the situation.
Qin Sheng said, "Let her in."
Xuemei doesn't look pregnant yet, but it could also be because her winter clothes are thick, so it's not obvious.
"Madam," Xue Mei greeted respectfully.
"Sit down." Qin Sheng's expression wasn't particularly good. After she sat down, he didn't say anything, flipping through a book in his hand.
"Madam... I heard that the Earl has already received his punishment at the gate of Shuntian Prefecture..."
"You..." Xue Mei swallowed hard and asked cautiously, "Do you have any thoughts or plans?"
"Are you trying to confirm whether I will ultimately leave the Yin family?"
"..."
Xuemei looked somewhat embarrassed as she heard the lady say calmly, "I am leaving the Yin family, but as for who the new mistress will be, you'd better pray for yourself."
Xuemei was startled by these words. She felt something was off. Could it be that the madam knew who the new madam would be after she left?
As they were talking, Caiyue came in again, glanced at Xuemei, and looked troubled.
Qin Sheng said nonchalantly, "There's nothing I can't say. Tell me, what happened this time?"
Caiyue said, "It's Aunt Ye. She came back from the back door and has already gone to the Old Madam's Pine and Willow Courtyard."
...
Songliuyuan.
Ye Jiaoniang arrived quietly, and only dared to remove her veil after entering the room, where she gave a respectful bow to Old Madam Yin.
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