in2ebook Chapter 167 Heli Shu
Chapter 167 Heli Shu
When a woman marries, she must keep her eyes open and carefully see whether she is marrying a human or a ghost.
Otherwise, once you marry into that family, it will be difficult to get out.
The last time the Min family discovered that Pei Yutang was keeping a mistress and had a child who was almost two years old, they wanted Min Siyue to divorce Pei Yutang. Min Siyue also wanted a divorce, but the mother and son kept dragging their feet and begging, and they couldn't reach an agreement even after several days of negotiations.
One of them spoke of marital affection with genuine sincerity, while the other believed that harmony in the family brings prosperity. They urged her to endure and consider the reputation of both her own and her husband's families, causing Min Siyue to struggle painfully between husband and wife and family, enduring a life-or-death torment. In the end, she had no choice but to give in to Pei Yutang's kneeling pleas and promises.
This time, the mother and son used the same trick again. If Qin Yizhen hadn't been there, and the Pei family hadn't released her, it would have been very difficult for Min Siyue to get the divorce papers.
Yes, the Min family could indeed forcibly take her away, but without a divorce agreement, Min Siyue would still be a member of the Pei family, entangled with Pei Yutang, and would have no chance to remarry.
"Have you two reached an agreement? If so, then write this divorce agreement."
Qin Yizhen didn't care about what Lady Changyang said about "bringing Min Siyue back after she calms down." She took the divorce papers, escaped the quagmire, and was reborn. Min Siyue, unless she was stupid, would never jump into this pit again.
If she jumps again, it means she's hopelessly stupid.
"It's all decided, Your Highness. I'll have Yutang write the divorce papers now." Lady Changyang nodded in agreement. Then, she tugged at Pei Yutang, telling him not to say anything that might anger the princess.
Pei Yutang was scolded and felt a little scared. After hearing his mother's words, although he was somewhat unwilling, he nodded and agreed: "Yes, Princess, I will write the divorce papers right away."
Just then, someone brought over a writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. A skillful maid even ground the ink, waiting for Pei Yutang to pick up the brush and write.
Pei Yutang stared at the paper for a long time, then had no choice but to bite the bullet and start writing:
This is because of the deep affection between husband and wife, the meaning of husband and wife, the secret joy of their wedding night, and the happiness of sharing a meal together.
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If a couple is bound together for three years, they will live in harmony; if they harbor resentment for three years, they will become enemies.
They are now at odds, likely because they were enemies in a past life, turning against each other and becoming bitter enemies. As descendants, they harbor resentment and their karmic ties are not fulfilled, leading to this separation.
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After the divorce papers were written, their names were written and stamped with red seals. Then, with their parents as witnesses, both parties wrote their names and stamped their red seals.
Thus, the divorce agreement became effective, and Min Siyue was no longer a member of the Pei family, nor was she Pei Yutang's wife.
Lord Min received the divorce papers and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Show me the divorce papers," Qin Yizhen suddenly said.
Lord Min responded with a "Yes," and then handed the divorce papers to Lü Qiao, who had come forward. Lü Qiao took the divorce papers and presented them to Qin Yizhen, who glanced at them and said, "Bring me a pen."
A maid brought a brush dipped in ink.
Qin Yizhen reached out and took the brush, then wrote her name in the witness section.
Lord Min snapped out of his daze and bowed in gratitude: "Your subject thanks the princess."
"I am here today to witness this matter, only because the two families have become estranged and turned against each other. May they each find peace from now on." Qin Yizhen stood here today, showing some bias towards Min Siyue, but more so because she was indignant at the Pei family's utterly despicable behavior.
"Bring me the inkpad."
A maid brought inkpad, and Qin Yizhen took the seal, which was in a small red silk bag, from Lü Qiao's hand. She dipped the seal in inkpad and pressed it onto the seal.
Now that's settled, she witnessed the marriage and the divorce, and with witnesses and evidence, the Pei family can't renege on their promises anymore.
When Qin Yizhen pressed the seal, Pei Yutang's heart skipped a beat. For some reason, he was suddenly filled with unease. For some reason, he suddenly stepped forward to take the divorce papers.
Lord Min frowned, then reached out to stop him.
Pei Yutang opened his mouth: "Father-in-law..."
"Hmph, who's your father-in-law?" Lord Min snorted coldly, stepped forward to take the divorce papers, and waited until the words on them were completely dry before folding them and putting them in his sleeve pocket.
Pei Yutang, who was standing to the side, was still grumbling: "Father-in-law, I know that I shouldn't have laid a hand on Siyue, but Sizhu has already beaten me up. Let's just let this matter go. Otherwise, let Siyue stay in the Pei family. The Pei family will definitely take good care of her."
"...If my father-in-law is unwilling, we can take Siyue back first, and then I'll go and bring her back after she calms down..."
Lord Min dismissed these words of reconciliation as the ramblings of a madman and couldn't be bothered to listen.
Just then, the Earl of Changyang finally returned.
The Earl of Changyang was about forty years old. As a military general, he was tall and handsome, and bore a resemblance to Pei Yutang. However, while Pei Yutang looked young, the Earl was experienced and composed, with deep, cold eyes that exuded great authority.
"I was unaware of the princess's arrival. I pay my respects to the princess."
"Lord Changyang, you may dispense with the formalities." Qin Yizhen's mouth was dry from talking so much, so she took a sip of warm tea.
The Earl of Changyang said, "I have heard about what happened at home. It was all because my son was ignorant and made a mistake that disturbed the princess. Please forgive him."
"Whether or not I am disturbed is a minor matter. It is the fact that Prince Pei has acted on a whim, blindly believing and attacking his wife without distinguishing right from wrong. He has even caused the loss of the child in his wife's womb. I am afraid he is not up to the task."
"I have heard a lot about the reputation of the Marquis of Changyang. However, while the Marquis of Changyang is serving the country with utmost loyalty, he should also leave some time to educate his descendants, so that they will not be incompetent and become parasites on the country."
“Your Highness is right, I have learned a lot.”
The Earl of Changyang was a man of broad mind. Even when lectured by such a young junior, he was not angry. He humbly accepted the lesson and remained neither arrogant nor servile.
He was a good man, but he didn't raise his son well.
Qin Yizhen nodded: "Now that Prince Pei and Miss Min have divorced, please ask the Marquis of Changyang to keep his son in check and not to harass the young lady again."
"They're divorced?" The Earl of Changyang was stunned. He suddenly looked up at the Earl of Changyang's wife and Pei Yutang.
Lady Changyang felt guilty and dared not look at him.
Lord Min, who was standing to the side, said, "That's right, Marquis Changyang. From now on, your son and my daughter will have nothing to do with each other. This matter was agreed upon by the Min family and the Pei family beforehand. We respect my daughter's wishes. Whether she stays or leaves, we have asked the princess to be our witness."
"My daughter's wish is not to stay in the Pei family any longer, so the princess arranged for the Pei family to write a divorce agreement. Now that the divorce agreement has been written, with the princess as our witness, surely the Earl of Changyang will not go back on his word?"
If we go back on our word, wouldn't that be disrespectful to the princess?
For a moment, the Earl of Changyang's expression went blank; he probably couldn't think of how to keep the person here.
Finally, he sighed softly, "It's all my fault for being too busy in the past and not being able to teach the child well. Brother Min, I'm really sorry."