RPAGF Chapter 68 The Emperor Agrees to Divorce
Chapter 68 The Emperor Agrees to Divorce
“Shen Nian’an is really interesting. He did something wrong, but now he’s crying out that he’s been wronged.”
The Empress herself brewed tea with hot water, while the Emperor frowned and remained silent.
There's a process to go through when Xie Yanting returns this time, where he'll be rewarded for his contributions.
Thus, at the first morning court session after the New Year, the Xie family once again drew envious glances from all the civil and military officials.
So much so that they felt it was reasonable for Xie Wanru to want a divorce, after all, the woman had a powerful background and was favored by the emperor, while the man was from a fallen noble family.
Xie Yanzheng's marriage to a woman from the martial arts world greatly disappointed some people who wanted to establish a kinship with the Xie family, and they all turned their attention to Xie Yanzheng.
They all hoped to find a good marriage for their daughters with the Xie family, after all, the Xie family's sons were extraordinary and brave in battle, and these qualities were obvious to everyone.
Both Xie family members are excellent choices, both in terms of family background and the young men themselves.
"Your Majesty, my father was concerned about my sister Xie Wanru and instructed me to protect her no matter what. Therefore, I dare to offer a reward in exchange for my sister's divorce and escape from this misery."
Xie Yanting knelt down, begging sincerely.
The adults who had been on good terms with the Xie family also chimed in. These people were all from the Xie family's side and didn't have much contact with the Shen family, nor did they particularly like the Shen family's way of doing things.
If it were a family with good morals, such a thing wouldn't happen. Even if it did, they would immediately sell the mistress to give the woman's family an explanation.
As for the Shen family, they are still keeping that mistress. Shen Zhan is a useless person, and the son he raised is also useless.
Meanwhile, Xie Wanru went to the palace and cried her heart out again.
She had looked somewhat aggrieved in front of the Empress before the New Year, and not long after, the Flower Festival incident happened, which made people feel quite sorry for her.
The Empress instructed Aunt Caiyun to inform the Emperor of this matter, and the Emperor then approved her divorce papers with Shen Nian'an.
After all, Shen Nian'an had come to plead for help, and both sides had made it clear that they were unwilling to continue living together.
Moreover, Xie Yanting burned down the courtyard as soon as he returned. If the emperor still does not agree to the divorce, he is worried that Xie Yanting will do something even more outrageous. In that case, he, as the emperor, will be in an even more difficult position.
"You two families should discuss this amongst yourselves; there's no need to bring this matter up in court."
The Emperor waved his hand, instructing his personal eunuch to withdraw all the bestowals and honors.
When the brother and sister met at the palace gate, they smiled at each other.
"If I don't return to Xuan ahead of time, what are you planning to do? Just swallow your grievances?"
Xie Yanting looked at Xie Wanru, his younger sister. He didn't know when it started, but she stopped telling him when she was wronged.
Just like Xie Wanru originally favored the Third Prince, the rest of the Xie family still don't know it.
"No, I will go to the Empress and cry every day until she agrees."
Xie Wanru winked playfully, a hint of slyness in her smile. "Besides, I know that if I can't handle it, you'll definitely be able to come back and help. With you here, I'm not afraid of anything."
Xie Yanting affectionately ruffled her hair, his eyes filled with tenderness and determination: "Silly girl, I will never let you suffer any more grievances in the future. I came back this time to protect you."
The two talked as they walked toward the carriage, preparing to leave the palace.
At this moment, the sun shines brightly, the breeze is gentle, and even the air seems to be filled with a sense of warmth and tranquility.
"Wanwan, only by leaving the bad people will you meet someone better. And even if you never marry again in this life, the Xie family will protect you for the rest of your life."
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The two returned to the Xie residence, and Xie Yanting then sent someone to invite the Xie family elders to the Shen family.
Now that the decree for divorce has been issued, there is no longer any obstacle.
Xie Wanru didn't want to show up, but the divorce agreement required her and Shen Nian'an to be present, so this was the last time she would step into the Shen family's gate, and Xie Wanru still went.
Moreover, Dongzhu specially dressed her up.
“Our young lady is an excellent girl; he is blind and has been blinded by greed.”
While doing Xie Wanru's makeup, Dongzhu muttered to herself.
She truly never expected that the child adopted by the Shen family under her young lady's name was actually born to Shen Nian'an and his mistress. Not only did they deceive her young lady, they also wanted her to raise someone else's child.
"Dongzhu, it's all in the past."
Xie Wanru smiled faintly.
In his previous life, the Shen family was already in decline at this time, unable to make ends meet. Now that Shen Nian'an's courtyard has been burned down, it will probably take some effort to find the money to rebuild it.
When they go to the Shen residence, they need to carefully count the dowry they received when they married into the Shen family. In this life, she cannot let others squander her money.
She not only wanted to get back her dowry, but also wanted those who had bullied her to pay the price.
The moment she stepped through the gates of the Shen residence, her eyes were resolute, devoid of the weakness and attachment of her past life. Xie Yanting, too, was imposing and full of charisma today.
If it weren't for the unrest at the border, the return of my eldest and second eldest brothers would have made things even more difficult for the Shen family.
Shen Nian'an was already waiting in the hall, along with other members of the Shen family. When they saw Xie Wanru dressed simply yet still exuding elegance, a complex emotion flashed in their eyes.
Knowing that from this day forward, the two would be strangers, a strange bittersweet feeling welled up in his heart.
"Xie Wanru, are you... alright? Are you... really going to divorce me? A woman who divorces is different from a man; she will be criticized by the world." Shen Nian'an's voice was slightly hoarse.
His question, "Are you alright?" left Xie Wanru feeling somewhat bewildered. When did they start caring about each other again?
Xie Wanru smiled softly, but there was a hint of coldness in her smile: "Of course I'm doing very well. I haven't done anything wrong. Let's stop pretending to be friendly and just get the divorce settled as soon as possible."
Her nonchalance caught Old Madam Shen off guard. She had thought Xie Wanru was just being stubborn and that as long as the Shen family handled it properly, she would forgive Shen Nian'an.
"Wanru, please reconsider. Nian'an has realized his mistake and is willing to treat only you well from now on. We will also send the child away and will never keep him in the mansion to get in your way again," Old Madam Shen hurriedly said, trying to persuade her to stay.
Xie Wanru's gaze was firm: "What's done is done. Some things, once they happen, can never be undone. My mind is made up, and I hope that the old lady will grant my request."
On this day, Xie Wanru was actually a little more polite to Madam Shen. If it were before, she would definitely have given her a good talking-to.
"Wanru, I truly love you as my daughter-in-law. Look, in all these years since you married into the Shen family, I have never made things difficult for you..."
Madam Shen got up and tried to approach Xie Wanru, but Xie Yanting reacted quickly and stepped aside to block her, not giving her a chance.