"Does the master think that what I said about divorce yesterday was just said in anger?"
Shen Chang was startled, only then recalling the word "divorce" that Xie had blurted out when he misunderstood her. If she hadn't reminded him, he wouldn't have even remembered it.
His expression softened, and his tone even carried a hint of teasing: "I've already apologized, why are you still arguing with me like a child?"
Clearly, he didn't believe that Madam Shen would really divorce him; she was just upset about yesterday and wanted an explanation from him.
She came from the Xie family, a prominent family where divorce was rare. Although it sounded better than being abandoned, it was essentially no different and would still draw criticism.
Moreover, prominent families value their reputation highly and will not allow any stain on their reputation, so as not to implicate their unmarried daughters.
Therefore, he didn't believe deep down that Xie would really divorce him.
When Madam Shen heard this, she could only laugh. He was still as arrogant and conceited as ever. In his opinion, as long as he was willing to humble himself, she would definitely forgive him.
I don't know where they got such a big face!
"Out of spite?" Madam Shen smiled slightly, calmly brewing a storm of emotions. "Shen Chang, I've had enough of you! I'm only bringing this up today to save you face. I don't want to get involved in your grudges and entanglements with the Fang family. Just sign the divorce papers as soon as possible, and we'll go our separate ways."
Shen Chang's face gradually darkened. By the end, his composure crumbled, and he glared at her intently: "I absolutely disagree! Don't even think about a divorce!"
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The next day, Shen Tangning returned to the Shen family.
She deliberately chose a time when Shen Chang was there, and when he saw her, his face still showed a gloomy expression.
She stepped forward calmly and bowed, saying, "Father."
"So you know to come back. What, did Chi Yan tell you what happened yesterday?" His bad mood was written all over his face, and his words were somewhat sarcastic.
It's clear that being demoted really affected him.
Of course, what was even harder for him to swallow was being betrayed by his son-in-law.
Shen Tangning had expected this, and smiled without changing her expression: "Father, please calm down. My husband told me that in that situation, even if he spoke up for you, it wouldn't have changed anything, and it would have only angered His Majesty."
Hearing this, Shen Chang felt a surge of anger: "Now that you're married, you're siding with your husband's family! Tang Ning, you should know that your husband's family is unreliable. Chi Yan's kindness to you is only temporary. The only ones who can truly support you are your own family!"
"Oh?" She said calmly, raising the corners of her lips and speaking sharply, "Then where was Father when I needed his support? Yes, Father had to weigh the pros and cons, and consider the reputation of the Shen family and himself. I was nowhere to be found."
Shen Chang's expression changed drastically, and he flew into a rage: "What do you mean by this?"
Shen Tangning said gently, "Father, don't be angry. I came back to solve the problem, and arguing will only add to the conflict and won't solve anything."
Shen Chang barely suppressed his anger and said coldly, "Your mother is arguing with me. Go and talk to her! She's not young anymore, she should know her limits when she's being childish!"
At her age, she's still talking about divorce? Aren't you afraid people will laugh at you?
Shen Tangning's gaze sharpened slightly, and her tone became indifferent: "My mother has never been a willful or reckless person. She wouldn't be so resolute if she hadn't been deeply hurt."
"If we can't live together anymore, then divorce is a kind of relief."
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