On the day Ma Junhao married Guo Lirong, Tong Ruolan and Xiaohu were summoned to the county yamen. That morning, the yamen had been secretly seized by the governor's men, and County Magistrate Jiang had been imprisoned.
"Your humble servant pays his respects to the governor!" Xiaohu and Tong Ruolan saluted the governor.
"No need to be so polite! I have already looked at the evidence, and there are some points that I need you to answer for me. Also, if you have any requests, you can raise them. I will satisfy you within my ability." The governor explained the reason for calling them over.
"Sir, I just want my parents' injustice to be redressed and all the things of the Tong family to be returned." Xiaohu stated his request.
"This is natural, I agree!" said the governor.
"Tong Ruolan, what about you?" the governor asked Tong Ruolan.
"Sir, I have divorced Ma Junhao. Both parties have signed the document, but it has not yet been stamped by the government. I beg you to stamp it for me. My two children are also with me. I beg you not to affect them." Tong Ruolan also stated her request.
"Since you want a divorce, I agree to your request!" said the governor.
"Your humble servant thanks you, sir!" Xiaohu and Tong Ruolan excitedly bowed to the governor to express their gratitude when they heard that the governor agreed to their request!
"Okay, no need to be so polite, let's talk about the problems in the evidence," the governor said.
The three of them were discussing the case in the room, while the Ma Mansion was decorated with lights and was in a festive mood.
Ma Junhao led his wedding procession to the Guo residence early in the morning to marry Guo Lirong. He had fulfilled his promise. With his current status and position, he could marry any wealthy young lady he wanted. Why would he marry an old, faded woman? It was because he had promised Guo Lirong in his youth. Furthermore, Guo Lirong had lived with him without a formal relationship and had given birth to a daughter and two sons. He simply could not let her down again.
Inside the Guo residence, Guo Lirong's eyes were filled with joy. After waiting for over a decade, she finally got to marry Junhao. She no longer had to bear the accusation of being a mistress. From now on, she could openly declare herself the mistress of the Ma residence.
Guo Lirong quickly put on her makeup, and the matchmaker was waiting beside her.
Guo Zheng was extremely happy today, ever since her father divorced that woman and announced his marriage to her mother. Yesterday, she had been flaunting her power on the streets, arrogantly proclaiming herself the daughter of the Ma family. Unfortunately, her friends, knowing her former identity, had distanced themselves from her, save for a few from less privileged backgrounds who fawned over her.
Soon, Ma Junhao arrived at the Guo residence with his wedding procession. The bridesmaid helped Guo Lirong into the bridal sedan chair, while Guo Zheng and her two younger brothers boarded the carriage behind them and followed the wedding procession toward the Ma residence.
At the Ma Mansion, Ma Ruiqi heard the news that his father and mother had divorced the day before yesterday. When his father came back, he asked him about it, and his father said that the news was true and they had already divorced.
Ma Ruiqi hurried to the inn to find his mother and asked her why?
"Mom, why do you want to divorce Dad and let that bitch get away with it?" Ma Ruiqi saw Tong Ruolan and asked her why she wanted to divorce.
"Qi'er, mother is doing this for your own good. A man like him is not worthy of being your father." Tong Ruolan couldn't tell Ma Ruiqi the truth and could only find a poor excuse.
"If it's for my own good, if it's really for my own good, you won't divorce me, and you won't let me follow you. Do you know? From now on, I'm no longer the eldest son of the Ma family. Do you know how my friends will laugh at me?" Ma Ruiqi asked Tong Ruolan half-crazily.
"I'm sorry, Qi'er. It will be over in a few days." Tong Ruolan saw her son's expression and felt pain in her heart. Son! Forgive me. In a few days, you will understand my good intentions.
"I can't get over it, mother. I hate you! I don't agree with you divorcing father, and I won't follow you, let alone leave the Ma Mansion. I will always be the eldest son of the Ma Mansion." Ma Ruiqi said, then left the inn and went to visit a brothel. He stayed in the brothel until today, and only returned to the Ma Mansion with his broken body.
Looking at the lights and decorations in the mansion and the servants' joyful mood, he felt resentful. He resented his parents' ruthlessness and disregard for his feelings. So what if they divorced? As long as he stayed, he would still be the eldest son of the Ma Mansion.
Ma Junhao took Guo Lirong back to the Ma Mansion, and the housekeeper began to arrange for the two to get married.
Tong Ruolan and Tong Lanxi arrived at the Ma residence and saw the colorful lights and decorations. They sneered in their hearts. Ma Junhao, Guo Lirong, I'll let you get married in a grand ceremony, but after that, you won't have another chance.
"Isn't that the former mistress of the Ma Mansion? What is she doing here? Could it be that she regrets it?"
"It's possible. Given Master Ma's family background, how could she not regret it?"
"Do you think Mr. Ma will return to his former love and still want her?"
"I don't think so. That man was humiliated by a woman in public, and he still wanted her?"
"The ex and the current partner showed up at the same time, or the ex showed up at the current partner's wedding banquet. Interesting, really interesting. There's a good show to watch today."
The few guests were discussing the purpose of Tong Ruolan's appearance and what decision Ma Junhao would make. Everyone looked like they were watching a show.
Ma Junhao and Guo Lirong heard the guests' chatter, and their faces paled. Ma Junhao was furious. "What is this thief doing here? It's not enough to hurt him, now she's coming to embarrass him again."
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