My husband faked his death so I could remarry, but I got involved with my crazy brother and can'

Chapter 188 The Heartless Man

"So what? I don't like him. Now, no matter what, Father only has me as his daughter. If he doesn't want me, he can divorce my mother, and we can live separately. Who wants this inexplicable status?"

"you!"

Marquis Shunyang was furious, but he dared not offend this little tyrant.

That good-for-nothing went to jail, and now is the time for him to lose face.

Even Consort Feng lost favor because of this.

Su Yingxue ignored her father and went to Qian's courtyard.

"Sir, please, save our daughter, please..."

Aunt Feng is now desperate and has no choice but to come to Marquis Shunyang for help.

No matter what, she had to save her precious daughter.

"Get out of my way! That rebellious daughter has disgraced our Marquis's mansion. You think I'll save her? You're dreaming!"

Marquis Shunyang kicked Consort Feng away.

In her anxiety, Aunt Feng began searching for Qian's dowry and selling it in an attempt to save Su Zhirou, but she was caught red-handed by Qian.

With the maid's testimony, Aunt Feng instantly became the target of public criticism.

"I just want to save my daughter. You're a mother too, please have pity on me!"

Aunt Feng knelt on the ground, pleading humbly.

"No matter what, you can't steal the lady's dowry! What kind of behavior is this?" Aunt Tian said mercilessly.

"Yes, what's wrong with you? After being a concubine for so many years, how have you managed to disgrace me like this?"

Marquis Shunyang looked at Consort Feng with disgust.

Her daughter was more trouble than she was worth, and so was she.

I never imagined they would even do something as simple as stealing.

"My lord, she stole more than once, totaling thirteen thousand taels. Look at this account..."

Madam Qian looked at Marquis Shunyang, who hurriedly waved his hand, "This matter is none of my concern. Just hand her over to the authorities!"

Now, the way Marquis Shunyang looks at her is like something filthy, without a trace of pity.

Concubine Feng, inside the palace, thought of Marquis Shunyang's heartless actions and asked, "My lord, after all these years of friendship, how can you treat me like this?"

"What's there to be reluctant about? A woman like you is a disgrace to the Marquis's mansion. No wonder your daughter looks like this; she's just like you, a crooked beam above a crooked beam below!"

"A woman like you disgusts me just by looking at you!"

"you!"

Before Aunt Feng could say anything more, Marquis Shunyang had lost his patience with her: "Take this thieving slut to the authorities!"

"yes!"

Aunt Feng was quickly arrested, and before leaving, she began to hurl insults at Marquis Shunyang: "Marquis Shunyang, you heartless bastard, you'll die a horrible death!"

The Marquis of Shunyang looked furious and had someone slap her a few times before he calmed down.

He turned to look at Madam Qian: "I never imagined that the woman I once favored would be so despicable. It's truly lamentable. If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have brought her into the household."

Before the Marquis of Shunyang could say anything more, Madam Qian produced the divorce papers that she had prepared beforehand.

"My lord, please sign it."

Marquis Shunyang exclaimed in disbelief, "You want a divorce from me? Haven't I already dealt with that vile woman? Aren't you satisfied?"

"These past few days, I've been fawning over you like a dog. Don't you think that's enough? Do you expect me to kneel down and beg you?!"

Marquis Shunyang was somewhat annoyed.

Now that all the obstacles between them have finally been removed, she actually wants a divorce?

How is that possible?

"If you don't sign, I'll tell my godmother that you favor your concubine over your wife, and I'll have my niece in the palace impeach you."

Now her niece has been promoted to the rank of imperial concubine.

They are not people you can mess with.

"But that's all in the past, can't you forgive me..."

"cannot!"

Qian said firmly, "I will remember the hurt you caused me for the rest of my life, and I will never forget it."

"There are no feelings left between us, and we can never go back. I am now giving you this divorce agreement and hoping you will take care of yourself."

The Marquis of Shunyang's face was extremely ugly. Concubine Tian followed up, saying, "My lord, shouldn't you also divorce me? I also want to leave with my sister."

"What are you doing now?"

Marquis Shunyang was in great distress.

"You previously allowed Aunt Feng to kill her child, of course she holds a grudge. Now that she's gotten her revenge, who would want to follow you?"

Su Yingxue also knew about what happened back then, and her eyes were full of mockery when she looked at Marquis Shunyang.

"Don't talk nonsense, what does a little kid like you know?"

Marquis Shunyang still refused to divorce, but the two women were determined.

Left with no other choice, he could only sign his name on the divorce papers.

After receiving the divorce papers.

The Qian family emptied the entire Hou mansion.

Marquis Shunyang never expected that after Lady Qian left, the Marquis's mansion would become an empty shell.

He stared blankly at the empty Marquis's mansion, lost in thought.

My heart feels empty...

The emperor fell seriously ill, and Prince Ping ascended the throne.

Xie Huaiyun, as a key minister, was promoted all the way and was granted the title of Duke of Anguo.

Because of his timely alignment with the right side, Prime Minister Song and his son-in-law were able to thrive in the officialdom.

As for Su Yingxue, she was also granted the title of Princess Anshi due to her previous merits and enjoyed a salary from the imperial court.

Zhao Zeduan never expected that Zhan Qinghe would be exiled with him. Seeing Zhan Qinghe growing thinner day by day, Zhao Zeduan's eyes were filled with heartache.

"I've taken care of everything. You can go back to the capital now. I believe that person will give you a way out. You don't have to suffer with me."

Zhao Zeduan's gaze towards Zhan Qinghe remained pure and filled with deep affection.

Zhan Qinghe looked at him with a complex expression: "What are you doing? I've caused you to become like this, shouldn't you hate me?"

"Hate you?" Zhao Zeduan smiled bitterly. "I love you so much, how could I possibly hate you?"

"I know I was wrong. I couldn't help getting close to you, I really couldn't help it..."

This wasn't her fault at all; she only has herself to blame for not being able to control herself.

She simply doesn't love him, just like always.

Zhao Zeduan's heart was already riddled with holes.

"Hmph, don't think I'll forgive you. You deserve this."

Zhan Qinghe looked at Zhao Zeduan, showing no intention of forgiving him.

She had already sent a letter to the emperor, saying that her brother Ping had just ascended the throne and hadn't thought of her yet. If she reminded him now, he would definitely bring her into the palace and keep her by his side at all times.

Even if it's just a minor benefactor, even if it's just a minor attendant.

She never gave up.

"Your Highness! No, Madam..."

Lotus finally returned, carrying a handwritten letter.

A hint of sadness flashed in Zhao Zeduan's eyes, but he quickly turned away.

When Zhan Qinghe saw that Lianhua had returned alone, she roughly guessed what had happened.

It has not been opened.

She gave a bitter smile, a smile that was exceptionally poignant.

"Madam, what's wrong?"

Lotus's face was full of worry.

Although her current predicament was entirely caused by her wife, she did not blame her.

After all, the lady has already given her a contract of indenture, so she doesn't have to be exiled.