Chapter 181 What about me? What should I do?
Xu Wan looked at Ye Yunchu. She took two steps back after being shocked by his words, and then she held on to the table to steady herself.
She pressed her fingertips so hard that her nails almost dug into the edge of the table. Then she raised her eyes, her eyes already red as she looked at Ye Yunchu.
He questioned, "Just for a lowly maid like that, you want to divorce me?"
Ye Yunchu didn't dodge at all: "Yes."
"Don't be afraid that others will laugh at you if this gets out!"
His expression was so cold, yet firm: "That's my business."
Xu Wan's fingertips turned white and bled from the extreme force, but she seemed not to feel it.
Her pride being swept away and Ye Yunchu's attitude made her feel extremely heartbroken.
Not only did she fail to win Ye Yunchu's favor, she also lost to a lowly maid.
Because of the death of a maid, her once grand wedding became a joke. She was the most noble lady in the capital. She was dazzling wherever she went. She was the center of attention and many people were in love with her.
But she didn't like any of them, she chose Ye Yunchu, who was also a gifted person.
This should be a beautiful marriage.
Even if Ye Yunchu is not affectionate and loyal, so what? She has already seen through which man with status and power in this world is affectionate and loyal.
So she didn't care about a maidservant, she thought it was within her control.
As long as Ye Yunchu treats her with respect and gives her the opportunity to interact with him, she will be sure to win his heart.
When the novelty wears off, it won’t matter if she is like her father and mother. By then, she will give birth to a legitimate son and firmly control the rear house of the marquis’ mansion.
Mrs. Ye would give in and hand over the housekeeping power to her.
Just treat each other with respect.
But now, Ye Yunchu had torn it all apart. He didn't even give her the dignity of a respectful relationship, and was actually trying to make her a laughing stock. Divorcing after only a few days of marriage, what else could this be but a joke? It was the only one of its kind in the world!
For a maidservant.
Yes, Ye Yunchu is a romantic man, he would do this for a lowly maid.
How can this not be considered affectionate and loyal?
But if this deep affection and loyalty is not directed at her, it would be so ridiculous.
What was she then? A companion piece to their relationship.
Xu Wan's eyes were red as if she was crying blood. She stared at Ye Yunchu intently. The pain in her hands was not even one ten-thousandth of the pain in her heart.
She was hysterical: "But her death has nothing to do with me. It wasn't my Xu family's fault! Why do you treat me like this? Divorce is simple, but for me, it's a humiliation. How do you want me to live with myself in the future?"
Ye Yunchu lowered his eyes, but he didn't keep them down for long. He looked at Xu Wan again and said, "Even if it has nothing to do with you, I can't get over this. It's best if we get divorced right now. You can tell others that it's my fault and I won't refute you. Otherwise, we'll live apart until you want to get a divorce."
Xu Wan smashed the vase on the ground like crazy, and then started smashing other things.
Seeing her losing her composure and going crazy, Ye Yunchu put down his teacup without even blinking.
He just said, "I'm used to living here. I'll clean up the other courtyard for you to live in."
"You ignored me! Do you think I'll be scared? Will I compromise? No! Ye Yunchu, don't even think about it! I, Xu Wan, only lost my husband, but never divorced."
Xu Wan rushed over and beat Ye Yunchu, she cried and gritted her teeth, as if she hated him so much: "You are the one who married me with three matchmakers and six betrothals, and eight sedan chairs. Without you, I can't enter the door of your mansion. What right do you have to divorce me just like that?"
Ye Yunchu grabbed Xu Wan's wrist. His injury hadn't healed yet, and the cough he suppressed made his throat full of the fishy-sweet smell of blood. He pushed Xu Wan away and said, "Since you don't want to divorce, it's up to you. From today on, you move out of the East Courtyard."
Xu Wan was pushed to the ground. She looked at Ye Yunchu, whose hair was disheveled and eyes were red, like a ghost crawling out of hell.
She stared at the ruthless Ye Yunchu with hatred, her bloodstained fingers clenched tightly, and said with great hatred: "You don't need to chase me away, I will leave on my own!"
Xu Wan's eyes were full of viciousness. She wanted to say something harsh but she held back. She had to do the harsh things herself but not say the harsh words.
Is Ye Yunchu really lawless and thinks she has no one to support her?
She wanted to file a complaint, go back to her parents' home, and go to the palace to file a complaint.
Let’s see if Ye Yunchu’s severely injured body can withstand another punishment.
He'd rather be dead.
If he died for a lowly maid, he would be a huge joke.
Then she would be a pitiful person and she wouldn't be a laughing stock.
Yes, she just wants this kind of freedom.
She just lost her husband!
Xu Wan got up, as if she had figured something out. She raised her hand to straighten her messy hair and adjusted her collar and sleeves elegantly and nobly.
She walked to the door with a sneer again, but when she opened the door, she covered her face with a handkerchief, and ran out crying with tears falling.
Xu Wan went back to her parents' home to file a complaint, and her family supported her. The matter was brought before the emperor.
When the emperor learned of the situation, he was furious. The crown prince interceded for Ye Yunchu, and he was only given twenty strokes of the cane.
The back of Ye Yunchu's snow-white undershirt was covered in blood, but he didn't even blink, let alone admit his mistake.
After being punished, he forced himself to stay strong and command the original servants in the East Courtyard.
All of Xu Wan's belongings and the servants she left behind were driven to Fangyuan, a side courtyard of the Marquis's mansion.
From then on, Xu Wan was not allowed to set foot in the East Courtyard and Bamboo Garden.
While watching the servant complete the task, Ye Yunchu vomited blood and had a high fever, and became completely ill.
After such a commotion, the Marquis' wife felt sorry for Xu Wan, but she cared more about her son. Xu Wan was so ruthless.
It was inevitable that the Marquis' wife was also upset.
Xu Wan was living at her parents' home, and the Marquis's wife didn't send anyone to pick her up. Ye Yunchu's life was almost in danger, so how could she care whether Xu Wan was angry or not?
The two families had completely fallen out, and things became a bit ugly.
The emperor’s punishment is a punishment, but Ye Yunchu is a man of great talent, so how could he bear to abandon him?
We still sent the best imperial physicians, and when the situation was serious, we even sent the entire Imperial Hospital.
Lord Xu also turned a blind eye. No matter how ugly the situation was, this was still the chosen son-in-law. After all, he still wanted such a capable son-in-law.
The imperial physicians gathered together to discuss treatment methods.
In the end, they all shook their heads, thinking that Ye Yunchu's high fever would not subside and that there was no cure.
It seems like a miracle that he is still alive today.
Finally, the prince came over with alcohol.
The instructions left by Li Ruanruan mentioned how to use alcohol to reduce high fever.
The imperial doctors used the prescription and disinfected it with alcohol, and found that Ye Yunchu's high fever had subsided overnight.
They were all amazed and even asked the prince where this wonderful thing came from and whether it still existed.
After learning that the prince could provide a lot, they all praised him, saying that this was a good thing that could save many lives.
Xiao Jing sat by Ye Yunchu's bed and watched over him.
Ye Yunchu slept for many days before he opened his eyes and looked at Xiao Jing. He paused for a long time before calling out, "Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Xiao Jing told the story of how alcohol saved his life.
Ye Yunchu suddenly burst into tears, crying like a child.
Seeing him like this, Xiao Jing couldn't bear it, but he didn't say anything. He just patted his shoulder and comforted him silently.
Ye Yunchu was crying and gasping for breath.
He killed her, but she saved him.
What is this, a joke of fate?
From then on, Ye Yunchu never mentioned Li Runrun again. His health improved day by day, and he lived his life as if there had never been a person like Li Runrun by his side.
Except when it was late at night and everyone was asleep, he couldn't help but think of her and dream about her.
He never believed in gods and Buddhas before, but later he often went to burn incense.
If there really is an afterlife, I hope Xiaoruanruan won’t suffer so much in the next life.
He hoped to do more good deeds for her so that she could live a smoother and freer life.
Never meet a heartless person like him again.
To meet someone better.
But his eyes when looking at the golden Buddha were often full of compassion.
Because he wanted to.
If she met someone better, what about him?
What should he do?
He loves her so much.
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