Chapter 414 Wang's Suicide
The Wei family relieved the country of its worries, and the emperor and empress were overjoyed.
Rumors circulated in the court that His Majesty favored Wei Ziming to serve as Minister of the Imperial Secretariat.
If he becomes the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, he will be a candidate for Prime Minister in the future.
After Prime Minister Cui's death, the position of Prime Minister remained vacant.
The position of head of all officials is coveted by many.
The Wei family was bustling with activity, but a scandal broke out.
When the guests arrived, they caught the women of the Wei family having an affair.
Wei Ziming immediately stepped in to suppress the news.
Now that he enjoys the emperor's favor, naturally no one dares to offend him.
However, quite a few people still knew about this in private.
Inside the Wei family's inner quarters, the Langya Wang clan had already arrived.
Wei Liangchen sat to the side with a gloomy expression.
Wang's eyes were red and swollen.
Wei Ziming sat in the main seat and simply took out a letter of divorce.
Wang looked at Wei Liangchen and said, "Husband, I have never done anything to wrong you or the Wei family."
Wei Liangchen remained silent, his face grim.
In full view of everyone, Wang and a man were found in the house with their underwear disheveled.
On that day, Wei Ziming took it upon himself to send a letter to the Wang family.
The Wang family of Langya was a prestigious clan, and even if Wei Liangchen's wife committed adultery, she could not be punished arbitrarily.
It was Wang's parents who arrived.
Wang's mother said coldly, "I know my daughter's temperament. She would never do such a shameful thing. We, the Wang family, will not accept this letter of divorce."
Wei Ziming said expressionlessly, "Your daughter has disgraced the Wei family. Not throwing her into the pond according to the Wei family rules is already giving the Wang family a huge favor. The Wang family should not be ungrateful."
Wang's father looked at Wei Ziming and said, "Your Wei family is trying to slander my daughter with nothing but empty words. If we, the Wang family, accept this letter of divorce, how will my daughter face anyone in the future!"
Wei Ziming sipped his tea. “In full view of everyone, Brother Wang, Liangchen is my own nephew. Where do you think you're going to put his face? If you continue to make trouble, I won’t hesitate to announce this to the world and see what kind of behavior your Wang family’s daughter has!”
The two sides were deadlocked and neither was willing to give in.
Wei Liangchen picked up the letter of divorce from the table.
He tore up the letter of divorce in front of everyone.
Wang looked at Wei Liangchen with some surprise, "Husband."
Wei Liangchen stood up and placed a letter of divorce in front of the Wang family elders.
"Take Wang back with you."
After saying that, he turned and left the hall.
Wei Ziming was somewhat displeased, but still said, "Liangchen is gentle and kind, and is willing to give Wang Shi some face. Brother Wang, please don't make trouble. Rest assured, the Wei family will never embezzle Wang Shi's dowry."
Wang's parents snorted coldly as they looked at Wei Ziming's expression.
"Walk!"
That night, news of Wang's suicide by jumping into a well reached the Wei family.
In the Wei family study, Wei Ziming watched as Wei Liangchen heard the news of Wang's suicide and a look of grief appeared in his eyes.
Wei Ziming said coldly, "Liangchen, when did you become so indecisive?"
Wei Liangchen closed his eyes. "Uncle, Wang is, after all, my first wife."
Wei Ziming's eyes were filled with indifference. "She made you lose face, and you still remember her as your first wife! What womanly compassion!"
Wei Liangchen opened his eyes and looked at Wei Ziming. "Uncle, you and I both know whether Wang Shi did this or not. She's already dead. Uncle, please don't say any more slanderous things."
Wei Ziming scoffed, "Do you think giving her a divorce decree will save her life? The Wang family is a noble family, valuing reputation more than life. Even for the sake of the unmarried women in the family, Wang Shi still cannot escape death. If she accepts the divorce decree, she can at least survive in a temple with only the dim light of the lamp and the ancient Buddha."
Wei Liangchen's face was gloomy. "Liangchen has learned a lot."
Looking at Wei Liangchen's expression, Wei Ziming said casually, "Go back and prepare. Once the auspicious day is chosen, I will personally officiate your wedding."
Wei Liangchen said, "Nephew, I'll take my leave."
Upon reaching the outside of the study, Wei Liangchen let out a sneer.
Xiao Yuanyi listened to Gongshu Ling recount the news of Wang's suicide in the courtyard.
She calmly sipped her tea, saying, "Wei Ziming arrived very quickly."
Gongshu Ling asked in bewilderment, "Why didn't the princess just kill Wang Shi to prevent future troubles, instead of going through all this trouble?"
Xiao Yuanyi smiled and said, "The Langya Wang Clan is quite powerful. If the cause of Wang's death were to become known, not only would the Wei family be in deep trouble, but my plans would also be affected. Moreover, reputation is the most important thing among these aristocratic families. If a woman's reputation is tarnished, no one will listen to what she has to say. Even if she doesn't commit suicide, she will be forced to do so by her clan. Since the cause of her death has nothing to do with us, it is the best way to prevent future troubles."
Gongshu Ling nodded. "With Wang Shi dead, your marriage to Wei Liangchen will be on the agenda. Are you really going to marry Wei Liangchen? This is a major event in your life."
Xiao Yuanyi looked at Gongshu Ling and said, "Ah Ling, people need to learn to leverage their strengths. I was sent away from the capital to grow up, which put me at a disadvantage. I need more strength to help me accomplish my great cause. Women who have been disciplined for a long time value marriage more than anything else. They think this way, and so do men."
Gongshu Ling spoke up, "What the princess thinks is naturally beyond the reach of ordinary people."
She then took out a small, cleverly designed box, twisted it, and handed the note inside to Xiao Yuanyi.
"This is a message from the hidden sentry."
After reading the note, Xiao Yuanyi said with a regretful expression, "I dislike killing people the most."
At Xiangguo Temple, Xiao Yuanyi, dressed in a cloak, stood in the courtyard.
A short while later, Wuyou emerged from the meditation room.
"donor."
Xiao Yuanyi turned to look at Wuyou, "Master Wuyou, I knew you would come out to see me when you heard about the cause of the chaos."
Wuyou looked at Xiao Yuanyi's face and said calmly, "I have not been able to greet you properly since you have come to visit. May I ask what brings you here?"
Xiao Yuanyi smiled and looked at Wuyou, "Master Wuyou, would you be interested in playing a game of chess with me?"
Wuyou smiled slightly, "Please, benefactor."
The two went to the meditation room and sat facing each other.
Xiao Yuanyi held a white chess piece in her hand. "I think I can help Master Wuyou relieve his worries."
Wuyou smiled and said, "Wuyou has nothing else on her mind."
Xiao Yuanyi smiled serenely and looked up at Wuyou, "Master, aren't you often troubled by the chaos of the world, having nightmares every day?"
Wuyou paused for a moment, then said without changing his expression, "You flatter me, benefactor."
Xiao Yuanyi placed a white piece on the chessboard. "I think I can help Master Wuyou."
Wuyou still smiled and said, "Wuyou doesn't understand what you mean, benefactor."
Xiao Yuanyi placed a chess piece, and the white piece immediately showed a wolf-like momentum.
"If the world falls into chaos, the people will suffer greatly. Master Wuyou is a monk, and the Buddha is compassionate. How could he bear to see the people suffer?"
Wuyou smiled and said, "In this peaceful and prosperous era, there will naturally be no suffering and devastation as you described."
Xiao Yuanyi smiled and said, "Master Wuyou, is it that you don't care about the lives of the people, or that you lack confidence in your own predictions? Could it really be as that person said, that you are just a person with a name but no substance?"
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