What a tragedy! If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have tried to persuade them in the first place.
Mrs. Song clutched her chest, feeling as if she had shot herself in the foot.
However, I still have to advise against it!
"My son, are you really planning to follow Pei Lingyu like this for the rest of your life?"
Holding Jiang Yao's hand, Madam Song seemed ready to have a heart-to-heart talk with her.
“Mother, what you are saying is true. Yulang is my husband, of course I want to grow old with him.”
"Foolish! The Earl's Mansion doesn't have much money now. The old Earl has become a monk, and the Earl's Mansion has lost its power. What are you doing staying in the Earl's Mansion? You might as well get a divorce. Your eldest sister is now the young mistress of the Marquis's Mansion, and your brother-in-law, the heir, is quite favored by His Majesty. Once you get a divorce, as long as I beg your eldest sister, I will definitely find you a good marriage."
"Mother, what are you saying!"
“I can earn money even if the Earl’s mansion doesn’t have any. Although the ice shop business is gone, I have other ideas. It’s just that I’ve been busy supervising Yulang’s studies lately and haven’t had time to spare.”
"Besides, although the old master has become a monk, there is still Yulang in the mansion. When the imperial examination is held in February, Yulang will surely be the top scholar. Then I will be the wife of the top scholar. How can you ask me for a divorce?"
Jiang Yao was completely stunned. She really didn't expect that Madam Song would advise her to get a divorce.
After all, Madam Song had always advised her to be more generous and live a good life.
What on earth happened? It's truly a reversal of the Heavenly Stems!
"My son, why are you still dreaming of becoming the top scholar's wife? He was a bottom-ranked student in the autumn exam, but with just three months of hard work, he can defy fate and become the top scholar!"
"Not to mention your brother-in-law, the Crown Prince, will also be taking the exam. Will he be able to pass it as well as your brother-in-law, the Crown Prince?"
"Heh, that's not necessarily true." Jiang Yao snorted coldly, and then, as if thinking of something, she became very smug.
"Where do you get your confidence from? The examination papers for the autumn exam have already been printed by the court. Many great scholars and famous figures have said that your brother-in-law, the heir apparent, has the talent to be the top scholar. Other students also agree. But you, a husband who is a loser, are so confident."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yao merely hummed in response and offered no explanation.
After all, only she, the chosen one, knew that Pei Yanzhi had cheated in the imperial examination and harmed Lord Yun.
Moreover, even if I told her, the Song family wouldn't believe me.
Seeing that she was so unwilling to listen to advice, Madam Song did not dwell on the issue and instead analyzed the situation with her directly.
“Good child, listen to your mother’s advice. Our family can’t afford to lose face like this. Pei Lingyu goes to brothels every day and frequents prostitutes. Our Jiang family is a respectable family. Why do you have to hang yourself on this tree?”
"You don't know yet, do you? These days your eldest sister is helping that cousin from the Marquis's mansion find a match."
"Tch, she's just an orphan girl, all alone and helpless, yet the son of the Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices is willing to marry her."
"Isn't it just because you're attracted to her title as the most talented woman in the capital? Goodness, you are too! You're also the most talented woman, and your title is even greater than hers."
"Of course, if you divorce, you will remarry, but what does it matter? Your eldest sister is so capable, and your brother-in-law is so capable. With their help, your marriage will only be better than that orphan girl from the Marquis's mansion."
Ms. Song said with great emotion that her fingers were trembling slightly from excitement.
In the past, being able to marry into the Earl's family was already considered an exceptionally good match.
Now that the Earl's mansion has neither money nor power, and Pei Lingyu is still disgraceful in public, don't blame her for seeking a better match elsewhere.
"Mother, what nonsense are you talking about? If Father finds out, he'll kick you out."
Jiang Yao was frightened by Song's bold words.
"Don't worry, I've already discussed this with your father. He's very concerned about his reputation. Lately, everyone on the street has been talking about his son-in-law visiting prostitutes and even having people come to his door. He's losing face. He not only agrees to your divorce, but he'll also help you find a better marriage to get revenge for you."
Then, Jiang Yao exploded.
"What are you venting your anger on me for! Did I ask you to help me vent my anger?!"
"I'm perfectly fine, why should I get a divorce? Yulang and I are in love, but I pushed him too hard, and that's why he fell for that bitch Xiaotaohong's trick. He did make a mistake, but I've already forgiven him."
"After all, he studied so hard, and it's because I didn't understand him that we have this joke today."
"But I've figured it out. As long as I get rid of that bitch Xiao Taohong, Yulang and I will go back to how we were before. What Xiao Taohong, who is supposed to be all the love and care for Yulang, is just a scene in Yulang's long journey through life. I am the one who will walk to the end with him."
"..."
Upon hearing these words, Song was speechless with shock, and then she burst into tears as if she were beating her heart.
"Oh my god, I told you Pei Lingyu was a vixen, but you didn't believe me. Look how much he's bewitched you. Back then, you were so sure you wanted to marry into the Marquis's family, but you regretted it in the blink of an eye and gave that marriage opportunity to your older sister."
"I shouldn't have trusted you in the first place. I spent so much money, do you know how hard it was for me? I just wanted you to live well and have face. Now the Earl's mansion has lost all face and dignity, and you still cling to it. You've really lost your mind..."
“Mother, let’s not talk about the past. Besides, I’m perfectly clear-headed. I have complete confidence in Yulang. He has extraordinary talent and will surely soar to great heights in the imperial examinations, making a name for himself.”
"...Really? I didn't notice that."
"I haven't seen any extraordinary talent, but he's been playing around with women and taking wives one after another," Song said with utter disdain.
"..."
Jiang Yao's face immediately turned even uglier. She had already said that Lianxiang, Lianyu, and Xiaotaohong were all accidents, but her mother just couldn't understand it.
Since it doesn't make sense, there's no need to say anything more.
Anyway, she's not going to get a divorce.
After a moment of silence, Jiang Yao assured her, "Mother, I know it's because Xiao Taohong embarrassed you that you asked me to divorce you. Don't worry, I will never let Xiao Taohong into the house again, so that you won't lose face."
Having said that, he summoned his personal maid and got up to leave.
Little Peach Blossom Courtyard.
"What? You still don't want Xiao Taohong to come in?"
Pei Lingyu was incredulous when she saw Jiang Yao arrive with her maid.
Two days ago, Jiang Yao sent someone to speak to him in a conciliatory manner, asking him to go home. He thought Jiang Yao had given in, but he didn't expect that he would still have to listen to her.
So what he said was just bullshit?
A surge of anger rose within Pei Lingyu, who clenched his fists, feeling that his masculine spirit had been disregarded.
"I've said before that I won't come home until Xiao Taohong comes in. Did you think I was joking?"
"Yulang, why do you keep mentioning Xiaotaohong? She's a courtesan. Don't you think it's an insult to civility?"
"The lotus rises from the mud unsullied; I never expected you to be a proponent of birth-based values? Yao'er, where has your former purity and beauty gone?"
"You have disappointed me greatly."
Pei Lingyu said, looking at Jiang Yao with a disappointed expression.
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