Chapter 129 Chapter 129 A Powerful Person
The marriage between Zhong Shu and Lu Qing did not end in a dignified manner. When she first asked for a divorce, Lu Yang and Wen Zhi thought she was crazy.
"I see you guys don't have any conflicts on a daily basis, so why do you want to divorce?"
"Ah Shu, you have to think it through."
"Yes, yes. You two young couples have experienced life and death. It's not easy to get to this point."
In response to this, Zhong Shu just shook his head lightly, indicating that he had already made up his mind.
Naturally, the one who couldn't understand the most was Lu Qing.
He initially thought he had seen it wrong. Zhong Shu didn't even talk to him in person. He just left a letter and left.
As for where he went, he didn't know.
He wanted to explain to Zhong Shu, but he couldn't find him. Who could he explain to? Only then did he feel scared and terrified.
Zhong Shu had been writing faster since she'd left Lu Qing's side. This month, she'd even submitted half the manuscripts in one sitting. Living alone was actually quite nice; without Lu Qing constantly sighing and complaining around, she felt much better.
Because of this decision, she began to re-evaluate the heroines she wrote. Divorce was undoubtedly the right choice, both for her and for the heroine with the bad husband.
During the time Zhong Shu was away, she moved to Anjing. Bai Zhi, who informed her, said that this was the emperor's wish.
Zhong Shu felt very ashamed. He had no official position, so how could he go to Anjing like this?
Bai Zhi replied, "Although Miss Zhong doesn't hold an official position, this serialized novel published in the newspaper shows that she is a very important talent."
Lin Si also took the time to summon her to the palace once, and the two of them took advantage of Lin Si's afternoon tea time to eat snacks and chat.
Lin Si was very satisfied with Zhong Shu's determination to divorce.
There are so many men in the world. If you make yourself unhappy, just find another one. Why hang on to one person?
After coming out of the palace, Zhong Shu met Liang Nian, and the atmosphere between them was still a little awkward.
Zhong Shu mustered up the courage to say thank you to Liang Nian.
Liang Nian was confused and didn't know why Zhong Shu was thanking her.
Zhong Shu added, "Thank you, Prime Minister Liang, for recommending me to Your Majesty."
Liang Nian shook his head. "You wrote it well because of your own talent. No need to thank me." He paused and asked, "How's the divorce going?"
"I will go back to Lingzhou tomorrow to handle the formalities."
The procedure was scheduled for next month simply because Zhong Shu didn't want to delay the submission of the manuscript, that's all.
But she felt that Lu Qing seemed to have misunderstood her meaning.
Lu Qing began to admit his mistake, saying that it was because of his career setbacks that he unconsciously took his anger out on Zhong Shu. He would change in the future. They had been married for many years and should not have ended up like this.
"I know you gave me this month to reflect on my mistakes. I've thought a lot during this month, and I did do a lot of things wrong."
Zhong Shu simply shook his head. "The one-month gap is simply because I don't want to delay submission, not because I want you to reflect on your decision."
Lu Qing was now unsuccessful in both his official career and his love life. He could not accept this reality for a moment and wanted to say something to make Zhong Shu feel guilty.
But Zhong Shu had anticipated his rhetoric and spoke first. "Are you trying to say that I've been married to you for years and haven't borne children, but you've also never taken a concubine. It's said that you'd rather not have children than have a harmonious marriage with me?"
Before Lu Qing could respond, this was exactly what he wanted to say.
Whenever he had angered Zhong Shu in the past, Zhong Shu would immediately forgive him as soon as he mentioned the child.
Zhong Shu said calmly, "Actually, we don't have children. This is all your fault, isn't it? You thought I didn't know, and you thought you were hiding it well, but I just didn't want to expose you."
Lu Qing's face instantly turned purple, and he felt both embarrassed and annoyed.
"You're talking nonsense! Who told you that?"
"I didn't hear it from anyone else. I saw it. You know exactly what that tranquilizer you mentioned taking is."
The last way to control Zhong Shu was gone, and Lu Qing was afraid that Zhong Shu would tell others and delay his marriage to his next wife.
Once the divorce documents were signed, Zhong Shu was completely free.
Lu Qing looked at her back without turning back, feeling a mixture of emotions.
In two days, Zhong Shu will go back to Liangzhe to visit his brother and sister-in-law, and then return to Anjing.
As her time in Lingzhou was limited, Zhong Shu went to a book club that she hadn't been to for a long time.
It is exam week recently, and most of the members of the book club are students, so there are very few people.
When Zhong Shu walked in, he saw a pretty girl with a plum blossom birthmark on her forehead standing in front of the message, reading it very seriously.
She was so serious as if this was the last time she would attend a book club in her life.
Zhong Shu didn't say anything, but quietly walked to the front message and started reading.
"This month, Lady Shuhua updated seven chapters in one go. That's a huge improvement."
"Divorce is the best material for writing. Now, the calligraphy and painting lady should be able to write about bad husbands more easily."
"Everyone, it's been a while, I missed you so much!"
"Sisters upstairs, welcome back."
"Exam week is coming soon, and I probably won't be coming to the book club for a while."
"Me too."
"Me too."
As Zhong Shu read along, her originally complicated mood became much calmer, and she smiled faintly.
Meng Nuo read through the messages and replied to many of them.
However, the author of "The Lady of Calligraphy and Painting" did not mention the successful divorce, and there was no news in the message.
Meng Nuo was worried that she came too late and the topic was not discussed anymore.
Meng Nuo turned around and saw another pretty sister reading the message with a gentle smile.
Monno decided to ask.
"Excuse me, sister. I've been delayed by some matters and haven't come for a long time. Has the calligraphy and painting lady divorced? This month's author hasn't said anything. Did I miss some news?"
Zhong Shu suddenly felt a little embarrassed. "They must have divorced already. Maybe they'll share the news with their fans next month."
Meng Nuo snorted coldly. "That would be great! The thought of this man treating Lady Shuhua badly makes me so angry. And it just so happens that I can only have my period every few months."
Zhong Shu chuckled, "It's fate that I met you here. I just finished a big event in my life today, and I have no one to accompany me. I wonder if you have time for lunch? It's my treat."
Meng Nuo blinked her eyes. Of course she would not refuse the beautiful sister's invitation, but she would never let her sister pay.
She is the princess of Nanzhao. How can she let the common people of Da'an treat her to a meal?
"We are all book lovers, of course."
Meng Nuo is more familiar with Lingzhou than Zhong Shu. Zhong Shu stays at home writing manuscripts all year round and really doesn't know which restaurants are delicious.
Just follow Monno.
Zhong Shu guessed that Meng Nuo must be a girl from a wealthy family who came to study, after all, she always brought guards and maids with her when she went out.
When we got to the restaurant, the waiter was very flattering: "Please go into the private room."
Zhong Shu was a little surprised. He didn't expect that this girl was a regular customer of this restaurant.
The waiter came to the box to pour tea, "Miss, you haven't been here for a while."
Meng Nuo took the tea and took a sip. "I just arrived in Lingzhou and I came to your house for dinner."
Zhong Shu was curious, "Didn't the girl come to Lingzhou to study? Why did you come to Lingzhou just now?"
Meng Nuo shook his head. "No, I'm from... a very far place. I came to Lingzhou just to hang out at the book club, chat with everyone, eat hot pot, drink milk tea, and chase after my scumbag husband."
Zhong Shu was shocked!
She actually came here specifically for the book club and her bad husband. Are her novels so attractive?
Meng Nuomi continued to talk: "The Bad Husband is really good. When I'm in a bad mood, reading a chapter can really make me feel refreshed. The calligraphy and painting lady is also very good. Her brushwork is very delicate."
Meng Nuo had been holding it in for a long time and rushed over from Anjing just to see what everyone in the book fan club had been talking about recently and some discussions about the plot.
It was so hard for her to meet a ready-made book fan, so she had to have a long chat with him.
The two had an in-depth discussion about the current situation of the scumbag husband and the subsequent plot, saying that they met too late.
After explaining the plot, Meng Nuo became curious. "I don't know how Lady Calligraphy and Painting got into writing. I heard it's very difficult to get published in the Li County Monthly. Many scholars who submit articles can't get accepted."
Zhong Shu's eyes wandered, "Maybe he was recommended by someone."
"Recommended. Where did you get this information, sister? Did someone think the calligraphy lady's writing was very good and recommended her to the Li County Monthly Newspaper?"
"There are some acquaintances who know some gossip, that's about it." Zhong Shu lowered his head to eat.
Meng Nuo's eyes widened. "The person who recommended Lady Calligraphy and Painting must really know her very well. Sister, you actually have some inside information. Why didn't you tell me just now? Do you know what kind of person Lady Calligraphy and Painting is?"
Zhong Shu smiled and changed the subject. "I really don't know about that. But I think everyone shouldn't have too high expectations of the calligraphy and painting lady. What if she is just an ordinary girl?"
Meng Nuo snorted, "How can a girl who can write a novel like that of a scumbag be ordinary! The lady of calligraphy and painting is super amazing."
These words warmed Zhong Shu's heart, and the melancholy feeling in his heart disappeared instantly.
Yes, she is a very capable person, and she doesn't want to delay her writing career for a useless man.
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