Given the current reputation of the Earl's Mansion, even if he divorces Jiang Yao, he won't find anyone better.
Therefore, the most important thing right now is to keep Jiang Yao calm.
Thus, the problem has become a dilemma.
Jiang Yao didn't want Xiao Taohong to come in.
Meanwhile, Xiao Taohong, who was three months pregnant, wouldn't let her in the door. If she could make a scene the first time, she could make a scene a second time.
"That old fat pig is going to the slaughterhouse, and that wretched little peach blossom is going to be slaughtered. To think that I, a dignified lady of the house, would be held hostage by such a vile person, I'm so angry..."
The aunt was so angry that her face turned ashen and she was practically fuming.
A thought flashed through her mind, and she suddenly remembered something.
"Didn't Scholar Ji of the Hanlin Academy say that Lingyu's poetry was good and invite Lingyu to participate in the poetry appreciation gathering? Now that Lingyu is not here, go to his study and find a good poem. I will take it over and let the Scholar appreciate it. I remember the poetry appreciation gathering is tomorrow, right?"
"Madam, I was just about to report that Madam Ji sent someone at noon to say that there are too many students attending the poetry competition, so the Earl's residence doesn't need to go!"
"!"
"This is outrageous!"
"This is absolutely outrageous!"
"It's just some trivial poetry appreciation event. If they won't let me go, I won't even bother participating!"
While Madam Bo was furious about the poetry gathering, Jiang Yao lifted the sedan curtain and looked at the two intersections, also lost in thought.
She has been back at her parents' home for several days.
The aunt sent people to invite her several times, and also sent many valuable gifts.
Logically, she should have returned to the Earl's residence.
However, the thought of the cold and deserted Earl's mansion without Pei Lingyu made her unable to stay even for a day.
Yulang is perfectly fine, yet he doesn't stay at the Earl's Mansion.
They actually chose to have a prostitute squat in that dilapidated two-courtyard house.
She thought with a heart-wrenching pain, and some passersby recognized her.
"Oh, isn't that the young mistress of the Earl's mansion in the carriage? She thought she had married a perfect husband, but who would have thought that this young master Pei Lingyu would be such a shameless person, secretly keeping prostitutes outside and even sending people to make a scene at his door. He's utterly disgraceful!"
"That's right. I thought she had risen to a high position and become a phoenix, but now it seems she's nothing more than a pitiful wretch disgraced by her husband."
"I heard that prostitute is incredibly seductive, she's completely bewitched the young master. The most talented woman in the capital can't even compare to a prostitute, tsk tsk tsk!"
"Hmph, she's always been the one putting on airs like a mistress, but now that this has happened, let's see how smug she can still be!"
The mocking and sarcastic words were like knives, piercing Jiang Yao's heart again and again.
She was in great distress. She looked up and glanced around; all she saw were her old rivals who had been jealous of her reputation as a talented woman.
Ever since she married into the Earl's family, many people have mocked her for being a second wife.
However, due to the prestige of the Pei family, they dared not embarrass her to her face.
The current situation clearly shows that things aren't going well at the Marquis's residence either.
Jiang Yao angrily slammed the curtain down.
“Pei Yanzhi is also a good-for-nothing! A lowly clerk in the Ministry of Revenue has offended so many people, and I am ashamed to be dragged down with him.”
"..."
Why is the blame being placed on the Crown Prince?
You didn't scold or beat the young master for keeping a mistress, and even begged him to come back. But you scolded the young master for not provoking you at all?
Moreover, the heir apparent had already been promoted to the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, a fifth-rank official, which was one rank higher than the master's position as Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Rites.
The personal maid was speechless at Jiang Yao's outburst of anger.
Seeing Jiang Yao's expression, she ordered the carriage to return to the Jiang residence, and as expected, Jiang Yao didn't say anything.
Trying to fathom Jiang Yao's thoughts, she knew she shouldn't speak up, but then she secretly weighed the red envelope given to her by Madam Song hidden in her sleeve, and ultimately decided to speak up and offer advice.
“Miss, listen to what those people are saying. You are the most talented woman in the capital. Even Liu Yunyan from the Luoyang family can't match your poetry.”
"With such poetic talent, Miss is a flower on a high mountain, someone to be admired from afar and not to be trifled with."
"Now look what's happened, you've been humiliated to your face. I feel so sorry for you."
“The Earl’s mansion is now penniless and powerless, and the young master still treats you like this. Why don’t we listen to the madam and get a divorce? Why bother staying with the young master? Not only does he make you angry, but he also makes you a laughingstock to others.”
"What do you know! Yulang is just naive and got fooled."
Jiang Yao refused outright, and even glared at the girl fiercely.
“Yu Lang is clear-headed, unlike those who have wicked schemes. He believes in the inherent goodness of human nature and always greets people with a smile.”
"In addition, he was pampered by his aunt since childhood, and as the only son in the family, he was the center of attention and respected by everyone wherever he went."
“Naturally, he had no chance to come into contact with those treacherous people. He was also very compassionate. When Xiao Taohong said a few words about her tragic past and acted cute, Yulang naturally felt very sorry for her. That’s how he fell into her trap.”
"He couldn't see through that bitch Xiao Taohong's true nature, but I could tell at a glance that Xiao Taohong was definitely not truly in love with Yulang."
“If I were Xiao Taohong, knowing that making a scene at the Earl’s mansion would embarrass Yulang, even if I were pregnant, I would only be a mistress, keeping quiet and obedient.”
"But she hid her pregnancy from the fact that she was pregnant, and only came to make trouble after the pregnancy had stabilized for three whole months."
"This shows how cunning she is."
"Yulang was simply deceived by her."
"Lianxiang and Lianyu are two despicable women, and those two concubines are even more stupid, they can't even read a few words. After thinking it over, I am the only reliable wife by Yulang's side. If I abandon him, would I still be human?"
"Besides, what I loved about him was his pure and kind nature, unlike Pei Yanzhi who appears glamorous on the surface but is as cold as ice. Anyone who spends their life with him would be unlucky."
"I wonder how miserable Jiang Shuwan must be, living alone in an empty room every day. Mother even told me to please Jiang Shuwan so I can remarry. Mother is really senile."
"Jiang Shuwan herself hasn't even married well, how can she help me find a good husband?"
"Besides, I'm not worse off than Jiang Shuwan, so why should I ask her for help?"
"Don't be fooled by her current success; she'll be a sight to behold in the future."
"The most important thing for me right now is to live my life well."
Just like brainwashing, Jiang Yao became more and more enthusiastic as she spoke, and more and more convinced that she was right.
As soon as she got home, she didn't rest, but picked up a pen and wrote a letter to Pei Lingyu.
"I hope that Yulang will change his mind after seeing this letter."
As the girl walked further and further away with the letter, Jiang Yao's eyes filled with tears.
"My dear Yulang, wake up! Xiao Taohong is no good person," she murmured.
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