Zhefangyuan.
Jade brought in a plate of freshly baked pastries and said to the madam, "Last night, the old madam secretly had someone bring Concubine Ye into the mansion. She's in the Pine Willow Courtyard."
Qin Sheng nodded, not surprised.
It seems that her divorce from Yin Wenxiao can be finalized before the Lunar New Year.
Sure enough, on the third day, Madam Yin notified people from both families to come over. After Qin Sheng tidied herself up, she went to the main hall with her maid.
Unlike last time, this time the hall was full of people from both families. Qin Zhengde, Qin Nianshi, and Qin Yu were all there.
The moment Qin Sheng saw them, a sentence her mother had told her before she got married flashed through her mind.
No matter what grievances you suffer after marriage, your family is your greatest source of support.
At that time, Qin Sheng always felt that there was something wrong with what her mother said.
There's a saying that "a married daughter is like water spilled from a cup." Once married, she takes her husband's surname. No matter how comfortable or aggrieved her life is, how can she go back to her parents' home to complain and worry them?
But now---
Seeing her parents and brothers sitting there, Qin Sheng felt as if she had been filled with courage.
Now that things have escalated to this point, the elders of the Yin family are too embarrassed to speak first.
They came here today purely because they still bear the title of 'Yin'.
Finally, it was the old patriarch of the Qin family who spoke first, giving a long and eloquent speech that made all the elders of the Yin family lower their heads.
The Qin family patriarch's words made them all lose face.
Listening to this, it's clear that Wenxiao has done absolutely nothing right since they got married. I don't know what's gotten into his brain to turn such a good hand into this mess.
Madam Qin was heartbroken to hear this, and she choked up with sobs several times. Qin Zhengde felt sorry for his daughter while comforting his wife.
Qin Yu also had a cold expression, wishing he could go over and beat that bastard Yin Wenxiao to death.
Since there was no face left to lose anyway, Old Madam Yin remained calm, but Yin Wenxiao's face was grim.
He couldn't help but look at Qin Sheng.
Qin Sheng didn't look at him.
Today she wore a light purple brocade winter coat with a white cloak over it. The skirt and cloak were embroidered with delicate patterns, making her look noble, dignified, and magnificent.
Yin Wenxiao couldn't help but think of the night they got married.
If time could turn back, perhaps he wouldn't have treated her so coldly that night, and then wouldn't this scene today have been avoided?
Yin Wenxiao gave a self-deprecating smile, his thoughts pulled back by the sounds of arguing in the hall.
It turns out they were talking about the alimony payment that the man needs to make to the woman after the divorce, and the two families are currently arguing over the alimony payment.
Qin Sheng remained silent because she had her family backing her up.
There are no specific legal provisions regarding alimony; it all depends on the negotiation between the divorcing parties. Once the agreement is reached, it can be paid in a lump sum.
"no!"
At this moment, Old Madam Yin suddenly shouted, "Ten thousand taels of silver is too much! Qin Sheng has not been married for a year and has no children. After the divorce, she wants ten thousand taels of alimony. Is your Qin family desperate for money?"
Furthermore, because of what happened before, Old Madam Yin went around trying to bribe people and ask those aristocratic families to submit memorials to plead for Wenxiao. Not to mention the public funds, she also spent most of her own private treasury.
Where would Qin Sheng find another ten thousand taels of silver?
Even if she had it, she wouldn't give it to me! Why should I?
If it weren't for Qin Sheng, would this family be in this state now? It's already good enough that we're not making her pay compensation, why should we give her alimony!
However, the Qin family patriarch and Qin Sheng's uncle were not easy to deal with. The two old men talked back and forth, leaving the Yin family elders with no way to defend themselves.
How else can we refute this?
It was the Yin family that was dishonest in the first place. Besides, the man is required to pay alimony to the woman in a divorce, which has been a law in Da Xiang for many years.
These days, they're arguing so fiercely over money and worldly matters that they're practically red in the face. The elders all feel ashamed.
They simply kept quiet.
Whatever. If the old lady really can't bear to part with that little bit of money, then let her go and argue with the Qin family herself.
"alright!"
The voice was loud, and it was Yin Wenxiao who walked out from beside Old Madam Yin and said coldly, "Fifteen thousand taels of silver. In addition, as compensation, I own a jewelry shop, which will be converted into cash and given to Qin Sheng."
"..."
Qin Sheng was slightly surprised, while Old Madam Yin was so angry that she almost vomited blood, but fortunately, Granny Bi supported her.
Fifteen thousand taels of silver...
If Qin Sheng really gets this money, how much is left in Wen Xiao's private coffers? That bastard, how could he...
...
With both families as witnesses, Qin Sheng tore up the previously written divorce agreement, and Yin Wenxiao wrote another one.
The two of them pressed their fingerprints on it together.
From this point on, Qin Sheng and Yin Wenxiao were officially divorced. From now on, they would marry different people and have no further connection.
Yin Wenxiao sent his servant to fetch 15,000 taels of silver from his private treasury.
Qin Sheng accepted it.
She needed to go back to Zhefang Courtyard to check her belongings again. Her parents and brothers went out first and waited for her at the gate of the mansion.
Ye Jiaoniang hid in the shadows, clutching the handkerchief in her hand tightly.
Qin Sheng and Yin Wenxiao divorced, but she was not happy at all because she no longer wanted to be the matriarch of the Yin family.
If her identity is true, then she is a princess of noble birth, and what is the matriarch of the Yin family? Just a down-and-out!
However, Old Lady Yin also said that she would not help with this matter unless she could conceive Yin Wenxiao's child.
What other options are there?
Ye Jiaoniang did not want to have another child with Yin Wenxiao, nor did she want to be bound to the Yin family for the rest of her life.
She deserves a better life.
Just like her mother said, she was born to live a good life!
Ye Jiaoniang turned around, clutching her handkerchief, and suddenly saw Xue Mei wearing a white cloak not far away. She paused, and then suddenly realized something.
...
Everything was packed, so Qin Yu had his men carry the boxes out one by one, without troubling the servants of the Yin family.
Apart from the 15,000 taels of silver notes, Qin Sheng did not take anything from the Yin family.
Including the jewelry that Old Madam Yin had given her before, Qin Sheng put it all back in the box and had it sent to Songliu Courtyard.
Qin Sheng left.
The entire Yin residence was quiet.
Yin Wenxiao did not see Qin Sheng off. He went out alone through the back door, without letting the servant follow him. Even the old lady Yin did not know where he went.
She was still heartbroken over the 15,000 taels of silver notes, and kept cursing Qin Sheng and the Qin family, using very offensive language.
Granny Bi served her from the side, not daring to utter a sound.
Madam Yin said, "Now both families have lost face, but it doesn't matter. The Qin family will regret it someday!"
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