Chapter 12 Doubts about the Marquis's Identity
Hearing this.
Jiang Wanning was a little confused: "?"
Seeing that she didn't say anything, Chen Yan just thought she agreed, and the expression on his cold face suddenly became extremely gloomy.
There was even a hint of indescribable anxiety and hidden pain in his eyes.
His chest heaved violently, as if he desperately wanted to say something to her, but when the words came to his lips, he hesitated.
He then put his hands behind his back and paced back and forth in the room for a while.
He calmed down a little and spoke in a hoarse voice.
"Madam, over the years since you've been married to me, there have indeed been many things I haven't been able to take care of, and you've suffered a lot... But if there's anything you're unhappy about, just tell me, and I'll definitely change it! So..."
Jiang Wanning looked the man in front of him up and down, feeling that something was amiss.
She couldn't help but ask another question.
"So what?"
Chen Yan was probably really anxious, and even his eyes seemed to turn slightly red.
His voice was hoarse, and he looked at Jiang Wanning eagerly. He pursed his lips again and again before he could finish his words.
"Can you... not get a divorce?"
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Jiang Wanning finally realized that something was wrong with this man.
She stared straight into Chen Yan's eyes for a long time before she spoke.
"No, you are not the Marquis."
Chen Yan suddenly froze, his eyes subconsciously avoiding.
"Madam, what are you talking about? If I'm not your husband... who else could I be?"
Jiang Wanning shook his head.
Her intuition has always been sharp.
Although the cold and stern face in front of him was exactly the same as the appearance of the Marquis in the original owner's memory, Chen Yan was now thirty-six or thirty-seven years old and a veteran who had been on the battlefield for a long time.
His words and actions should be very calm and cold.
He would never show such a panicked expression or even beg her in that tone just for a divorce.
But if he is not Shen Yan, who could he be?
Could he be a spy sent by the enemy country? That doesn't look like it!
Jiang Wanning frowned, his tone slightly cold.
"Stop pretending. You can't hide it from me. I'll only give you one chance... Tell me, who are you?"
Hear her ask this.
Chen Yan seemed to have calmed down, with only a slight, barely perceptible flash of disappointment in his eyes.
"Madam, although I don't know why you suddenly said this, I am indeed your husband, not someone else pretending to be him."
As he spoke, Shen Yan took a step forward.
He grabbed Jiang Wanning's hand and was about to untie it to his belt. "If you don't believe me, you can check it yourself..."
Jiang Wanning's hands trembled and he immediately stepped back.
"You, don't come over here..."
Seeing her reaction, Shen Yan unconsciously curled the corners of his mouth slightly, then returned to his usual composure and took the initiative.
"If Madam must doubt me, I am actually a little curious. I feel like Madam has changed a lot since returning home this time. She even beat her beloved son many times."
Jiang Wanning: “…”
Shen Yan took another step forward, his tall and straight figure almost casting a shadow over her.
"Why isn't the lady talking?"
Jiang Wanning didn't know his background and didn't dare to be too abrupt.
Find an excuse to get away with it.
"People always change as they get older. Hasn't the Marquis changed a lot too? I almost couldn't recognize him."
"That's it."
Shen Yan nodded.
He didn't continue to expose her, nor did he give her another chance to question her.
He turned to look at the divorce papers in his hand and calmly brought the subject back to the topic.
"This divorce agreement..."
Jiang Wanning immediately snatched the thing from his hand.
Then just take the easy way down.
"Oh, Lord Marquis, you misunderstood! I don't want to use this divorce letter. I'm not crazy. Why would I give up my job as the Marquis's mistress and ask for a divorce from you, Lord Marquis? I'm not that desperate."
She is not stupid.
It took a lot of effort for a daughter-in-law to become a mother-in-law.
It's a rare opportunity to take advantage of this status to bully others, so she won't give up her position so early.
At least, I have to deal with those three filial sons before I leave.
Shen Yan seemed to be relieved, and asked curiously.
"Who is the divorce letter for?"
Jiang Wanning hadn't originally intended to reveal her true colors so soon, but since the Marquis had already come to her and asked, she could only reply unhappily.
"It's all because of that good-for-nothing, rebellious son of yours! He's the one who made things so ugly! Now Qingqing is heartbroken and doesn't want him anymore... Oh, what a sin!"
Shen Yan had just returned home and had just heard about the saffron incident.
Hearing this, he fell silent for a moment.
Jiang Wanning couldn't figure out his attitude.
Fearing that he might object, she put on a grief-stricken expression and sighed.
"Actually, I don't want to see them end up like this, but Yutang is such a loser... With his wicked behavior, if he ever makes Qingqing sick or miscarries, wouldn't that mean my grandson's life would have been wasted?"
"My Lord, you wouldn't want Qingqing to get a divorce, would you?"
"After all, the divorce agreement has already been signed, and Qingqing saved my life before. I can't let her suffer any more. If they can't use it, then we'll have to..."
Jiang Wanning looked as if he would take over if his daughter-in-law didn't get a divorce.
Shen Yan was also afraid that she would really quarrel with him. In addition, what happened in the past few days was indeed inappropriate of Shen Yutang. As a eunuch, he should not be too biased.
I don't want to get involved in the affairs of the younger generation.
"No, no, let them use it!"
…
The next day.
After Jiang Wanning had punished Chuntao, he ordered the servant to take Doctor Zhang to the government office with the confession and evidence.
Don't let any of them go.
However, Chuntao was too protective of her master, and she didn't know what evidence Liu's mother and daughter had on her, so she refused to give them up.
After listening to the servant's report.
Jiang Wanning drank a mouthful of ginseng soup, his tone slightly regretful.
"What a shame! I thought I could finally get them to shed their facade this time, but it wasn't enough."
Nanny Lin was smart and persuasive, and she advised from the side.
"Madam, don't worry. There will always be a chance... That Liu has been eager to have her daughter marry into the Marquis's mansion. Now that the Crown Prince's wife is pregnant, how can she sit still? In my opinion, these two won't be quiet for a few more days. They will definitely do something bad again."
"That's true."
Jiang Wanning nodded.
I thought that these servants could see it clearly.
It’s a pity that most servants are used to changing their attitude according to the situation and dare not speak out in front of their masters. They just follow the masters and spread rumors.
Even if there are one or two loyal people, it is difficult for them to have a say.
When Liu used sweet words and flattery to deceive the original owner, Nanny Lin had privately reminded her a few times, but the original owner was so confused that she didn't listen to her advice at all. Instead, she scolded her.
This is probably why Shen Yutang is blind.
Jiang Wanning pondered for a moment and said.
"Your words remind me that keeping these mother and daughter in the mansion will ultimately be a disaster. We must drive them out as soon as possible."
Nanny Lin looked troubled. "It's easier to invite the gods than to send them away. I'm afraid they won't leave easily."
Jiang Wanning scoffed, dismissing the idea. "That's not up to them! This is the Marquis' Mansion, and I have the final say."
"I'm afraid the prince won't agree..."
"At worst, I can kick him out too, and then I can have some peace and quiet."
“…”
Nanny Lin didn't dare to say anything else and just nodded in her heart.
As the two were talking, Baojuan and Murong Qing walked in.
"Madam, the Crown Prince's Consort is here."
Jiang Wanning was an impatient person. He pulled Murong Qing to sit next to him and asked directly without bothering to exchange pleasantries.
"Qingqing, regarding the divorce...how have you considered it?"
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