Chapter 272 Divorce
Yun was awakened by the slap from Wei's father and dared not let Wei Lingze act recklessly anymore. She immediately sent people to guard Lingfengyuan strictly to prevent Wei Lingze from causing trouble at the Xiao family.
Unable to go out, Wei Lingze smashed things in Lingfengyuan and started a hunger strike.
After the servant reported, Yun rubbed her solar plexus and said tiredly, "Let him starve for a few days first, and then we can do it when he has no more strength."
As soon as the servant left, the Yun family sent someone else.
Ever since Yun took over the management of the household and became the mistress of the Wei family, the Yun family rarely sent people to call her home, fearing that something big had happened at home. Yun gave instructions to a few confidants in the courtyard and then got on the carriage to go home.
Nothing major happened in the Yun family, but Xiao Qinghe recently moved back to her parents' home, and there were a lot of rumors. Yun's mother wanted to care about Wei Lingze's situation.
Yun was exhausted both physically and mentally, and did not hide anything from Yunmu, telling her everything.
After hearing this, Yun Mu cursed the Yun family for being foolish. "He'er is such a good girl! How could you be so partial to Ze'er and treat her like this, even doing something like drugging her? There have been rumors lately that He'er has health problems and is having trouble getting pregnant. Were you deliberately trying to get people to throw mud at her?"
"No!" Yun quickly denied, "Mother, the Wei and Xiao families have already gotten into such an ugly situation. Even if I were foolish, I wouldn't throw dirty water on He'er at this time."
"Then why don't you help He'er clarify?"
Yunmu immediately questioned, looking at Yun with a sharp look.
Yun's shoulders slumped dejectedly.
The news that Xiao Qinghe had difficulty getting pregnant was indeed not spread by her, but the public opinion generated by this incident was favorable to the Wei family, and Yun couldn't help but feel lucky.
It is a very bad thing for a woman to have difficulty in getting pregnant. Even for a family as prominent as the Xiao family, Xiao Qinghe has such a reputation that it would be difficult for her to remarry after the divorce. If the Xiao family had any concerns, perhaps Xiao Qinghe and Wei Lingze would still have a chance to turn around.
Yun didn't say anything, but her thoughts were exposed in front of Yunmu.
Yun Mu was so angry that she pointed at her nose and scolded her, "You are so stupid! Our Yun family is a family of scholars. You are as well-educated as any man. You have been married to the Wei family for so many years, and the Wei family has never treated you badly. How could you be so stupid?"
"Mother, I understand all that, but Ze'er was born after ten months of pregnancy. He was so high-spirited back then. This injury was a huge blow to him. He struggled to get back on his feet. I really can't bear to let him suffer any more setbacks."
Yun started to cry as she spoke.
She used to be the mistress of the Wei family who put family honor and the overall situation first, but watching her own son paralyzed in bed and being unable to do anything during those days, her heart was broken countless times, and she really couldn't bear to blame Wei Lingze anymore.
Yunmu could understand Yun's feelings, but she couldn't agree with her actions. She sighed and said, "It's all your fault that Ze'er has come to this point. If you don't want to continue making mistakes, let the two children divorce as soon as possible."
"No, mother, Ze'er can't leave He'er..."
Yun wanted to struggle, but Yunmu directly handed her a stack of papers.
"During the Laba Temple Fair, Ze'er caused many innocent students to be injured due to his selfishness. These people have written many articles praising the Xiao family's good deeds and righteousness. If they continue to pester us, they will turn their pens and attack the Wei family."
These people were not bribed by the Xiao family and wrote the articles in exchange for money. Instead, they received help from the Xiao family in times of crisis and felt from the bottom of their hearts that the Xiao family was kind and righteous, and that they had suffered great grievances in the marriage with the Wei family.
Once public opinion starts to build, it will be out of control.
Yun's hands trembled as he looked at the articles.
She understood that both Shen Qingyuan's memorial in the court and the articles written by these students were warnings from the Xiao family to the Wei family.
It’s not that the Xiao family doesn’t have the ability to force the Wei family to divorce, but they are concerned about the reputation of both families and give face to the Wei family.
Yunmu sighed and said solemnly, "Now that things have come to this, the only way for Ze'er to get a divorce is to get along with her."
Yun closed her eyes and spoke after a while: "I understand, mother."
There was no way Wei Lingze would agree to the divorce, so Wei's father and Yun took the Wei family members to the Xiao family.
Unlike the cheerful atmosphere when discussing the marriage, everyone's expression was very solemn.
The Wei family was willing to return all of Xiao Qinghe's dowry and posted a notice to clarify that there was nothing wrong with Xiao Qinghe's health and that the two of them voluntarily separated because of their incompatibility. They would get married in the future and would not interfere with each other.
After destroying the marriage certificate and tokens on the spot, Xiao's father and Wei's father went to the Ministry of Household Affairs together to cancel their marriage.
In the evening, Xiao Qinghe received the divorce papers.
The divorce letter was not written by Wei Lingze, but by Wei's father, but it was stamped with Wei Lingze's private seal.
Xiao Qinghe took the divorce papers and read them over and over again without getting tired of it. The past ten years turned into countless fragments that kept flashing in his mind.
Over the past ten years, she has loved someone sincerely and passionately, disobeyed her parents for him, endured all kinds of criticism for him, and even hit her head against the wall for him.
Now, they have parted ways and have nothing to do with each other anymore.
Xiao Qinghe sat there for a long time holding the divorce papers without saying a word. Quezhi couldn't help but worry: "Miss, are you okay? If you want to cry, just cry."
Xiao Qinghe shook his head.
She didn't want to cry, she just felt refreshed.
There is a sense of relief at finally being free from all constraints.
Quezhi probably couldn't understand her, and probably no one else in the mansion could understand her either.
Xiao Qinghe thought for a while and suddenly wanted to meet Chunxi.
Without hesitation, she immediately asked someone to prepare a carriage to find Chunxi.
It started snowing halfway, and when she arrived, the wind and snow were even stronger.
Xiao Qinghe didn't wear a cloak or bring a heater, but she didn't feel cold at all. She braved the wind and snow to come to the main courtyard. Before she even stepped into the courtyard, Chunxi came to greet her: "It's dark and snowing, what happened?"
Chunxi held an umbrella, her face full of concern.
Xiao Qinghe's eyes sparkled, and she was so excited that she almost lost her voice. She pinched her palms hard before she spoke: "Aunt, Wei Lingze and I are divorced."
Because of excitement, Xiao Qinghe's throat was a little hoarse and his voice was a little trembling.
Chunxi was not surprised, nor did she feel sympathy or worry. Instead, she smiled and gave her a big hug. Then she heard Chunxi's excited and powerful voice: "That's great, He'er, congratulations, you will be free from now on!"
Yes, she is free.
Xiao Qinghe hugged Chunxi tightly and responded to the hug.
After a moment, she whispered, "Aunt, congratulations to you too."
"Eh? Congratulations on what?"
Chunxi was a little puzzled, and Xiao Qinghe said softly, "When you left the Wei family, you should have been as happy as I was, but there might not have been anyone to give you a hug at that time. This congratulations is for you at that time."
Chunxi's heart softened and her nose felt a little sour.
Wei Lingze, this bastard who doesn't know how to appreciate what he has, will regret it for the rest of his life!
At the same time, the Wei family.
Wei Lingze smashed the bowl and put the pieces to his throat: "I don't agree to the divorce. Let me go see He'er, or I will die in front of you!"
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