Reincarnated Rock Prince, you're saying this is Douluo Continent?

Chapter 129: The Duchess is demoted to commoner status
Good things don't go out, bad things pass thousands of miles.

The news that Duke White Tiger, Duchess White Tiger, and Taotie Douluo had gone to the God of War's residence spread very quickly.

There are many different opinions about the whole incident.

Some people think Zhongli is heartless, while others think he did the right thing.

Zhongli didn't care about this.

He was content to stay in his "small plot of land" and didn't care about what others thought.

Just as Zhongli had predicted, the prestige and reputation of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion plummeted in a very short period of time.

"Dai Hao, Dai Hao, you are truly my lucky star!"

Inside the palace, Xu Jiawei was all smiles.

The White Tiger Duke's Mansion is a "remnant of the previous dynasty." Knowing that Dai Hao has the idea of ​​restoring the previous dynasty, he, as the emperor of the Star Luo Empire, can do nothing about Dai Hao.

Indeed, the Dai family is deeply rooted in the Star Luo Empire, and their prestige is unmatched by the Xu family.

Dai Hao and the Duchess's actions have caused the Dai family's prestige and reputation to plummet, which is a great stroke of luck for the Xu family!

"As for the Duchess..."

At this point, Xu Jiawei's smile faded considerably.

This duchess was, after all, a member of the Xu family, and was a princess.

Her actions could also be linked to the royal family.

Of course, now that she has married into the Dai family, she is no longer a member of the Xu family.

If Dai Hao has ambitions for the throne, doesn't this duchess also have them?
Obviously, it's impossible to have no ideas!

"She is ultimately a member of the Xu family, and I must go to the Martial God to apologize..."

Although he claimed to be apologizing, Xu Jiawei's smile remained unchanged.

"Guards, convey my decree: Duchess Baihu, as an imperial noblewoman, is so jealous and acts in such a manner, which is clearly not the quality a noblewoman should possess."

"Strip her of her princess status, strip her of her status as a member of the Xu family, and demote her to a commoner!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Xu Jiawei simply smiled at the compliment from his father-in-law, not taking it to heart.

When has Xu Jiawei ever been anything but wise?

As for Dai Hao, he will remain inactive for now. But if he makes any more mistakes, the court officials will take the initiative to ask him to be punished. At that time... hehehe!

Xu Jiawei pondered for a moment, then selected a few precious antiques and paintings from the palace treasury before heading out of the palace.

He had met Zhongli a few times and knew what Zhongli liked, so giving her antiques and calligraphy was a way of catering to her tastes.

When Xu Jiawei arrived at the hotel where Zhong Li was staying, the Grand Eunuch also arrived at the White Tiger Duke's Mansion.

After Dai Hao and the Duchess returned, they had a fight and were in an awkward silence when they heard that an imperial edict had arrived. The two then "reconciled" and came to receive the edict.

Upon hearing the contents of the imperial edict, the Duchess plopped down on the ground.

The contents of the imperial edict did not harm her.

But Xu Jiawei wants to completely sever ties with her!
Stripping her of her princess status and her status as a member of the Xu family, and demoting her to a commoner—isn't that a complete severing of ties?
common people?

The fact that she, a princess of the empire, would one day nominally become a peasant was something the duchess found hard to accept.

"Is this the end?"

Dai Hao was puzzled. He had finished reading the imperial edict, but it didn't apply to him.
Shouldn't Xu Jiawei take this opportunity to suppress the White Tiger Duke's Mansion?

At the very least, strip them of their titles or something.

But Xu Jiawei only said "cleaning up family matters," which made Dai Hao suspicious.
The Duchess is a member of the Xu family, and Xu Jiawei is the head of the Xu family. The Duchess is a princess, and Xu Jiawei is an emperor. From any perspective, Xu Jiawei is simply settling family affairs.

Even though Dai Hao is the Duchess's husband, it doesn't matter to him!
Besides, this is an imperial edict!
"Duchess, please accept the decree. This servant must return to report to His Majesty." The eunuch, especially the chief eunuch, was arguably Xu Jiawei's most loyal person.

Eunuchs are incomplete persons, and it is not wrong for "he" to refer to himself as a servant, not a slave.

Upon hearing this, the Duchess's face turned as black as charcoal, but she still accepted the imperial edict.

She knew why Xu Jiawei did this, but she was just unwilling to accept it.

For the sake of the Xu family, her identity as a princess and a member of the Xu family must disappear.

If she weren't a duchess, she might not have been a commoner, but rather sentenced to death!

Just as the chief eunuch was about to leave, he seemed to remember something, paused, and said to Dai Hao, "Your Grace, although the Duchess has become a commoner, she is still the mistress of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion and your wife."

"Please think carefully before divorcing your wife!"

After saying this, the chief eunuch turned and left. When "he" had his back to Dai Hao and the Duchess, a strange smile appeared on his lips.

How dare Dai Hao, a brainless idiot, compete with His Majesty for the throne?

The Dai family is nothing but a bunch of brainless brutes.

As a eunuch, he understood one thing: only if Xu Jiawei was doing well would he be doing well.

If Xu Jiawei falls, "his" life will definitely be difficult!
There might be no change in the court officials, but the eunuchs in the palace will definitely need to be replaced...

Dai Hao clenched his fists. He had just started thinking about divorcing his wife when she shut him down with a single sentence.

The purpose of the marriage alliance with the Duchess was precisely because her status could bring benefits to the Duke's mansion.

Now that the Duchess has been stripped of her status and become a commoner, it means that Dai Hao's legal wife is also a commoner!

Not allowing him to divorce his wife would be an insult to Dai Hao.
"You bastard Dai Hao, you actually want to divorce me!"

The Duchess was no fool; seeing Dai Hao's expression, she understood what he was thinking.

It is said that even a day as husband and wife brings a hundred days of kindness. She even gave birth to two sons for Dai Hao. However, because her status was stripped away, Dai Hao actually considered divorcing her.

If it weren't for the reminder from the chief eunuch, she would probably have become the next "Huo Yun'er" tomorrow.

Dai Hao snorted coldly, ignored the Duchess, and went straight back to his room.

"Dai Hao, you are heartless, don't blame me for being unjust!"

"You have to wear this green hat, whether you like it or not!"

The scene shifts to the hotel where Zhongli is staying.

Xu Jiawei respectfully put down the calligraphy and paintings, picked up the tea, took a sip, and then cupped his hands in greeting to Zhongli, saying, "Martial God, I have come here to apologize."

"What crime has Jiawei committed?"

Zhongli waved his hand, as if he already knew the answer.

Xu Jiawei is a smart man, and smart people don't do foolish things. Zhong Li is very happy to deal with such a smart person.

"Lord Martial God, that Duke White Tiger and his wife are only concerned with their own selfish interests and are causing trouble. They are simply courting death... cough cough, they are so inhuman!"

"The Duchess comes from the Xu family, and as the head of the Xu family, I am suspected of failing to properly discipline her!"

"The Duchess, relying on her status, has acted recklessly and belittled ordinary people. I have stripped her of her princess status and her status as a member of the Xu family, reducing her to a commoner!"

It has been two years, six months and seventeen days since I started writing the book, and I have written more than seven million words. Except for special circumstances, I have not dared to slack off in the slightest.

The landscape is picturesque, something I haven't seen in over twenty years.

I have never visited any famous scenic spots or historical sites.

(P.S.: The author is going on a budget travel trip.)

This book is not yet finished, and regular updates cannot be guaranteed.

Thank you all for your continued support. Wishing you all a happy May Day in advance, and goodbye!
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