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 Favoring Concubines and Destroying Wives? I Refuse to be the Mistress of this Marquis' Mansion

 Chapter 78: 

Divorce

The old favor from the former Marquis of the Lu's family is the trump card for the Lu family.

No matter what Lin Yunyi says, the Old Madam Lu will not give up.

She eased her tone and said to Linyunyi, "Young Master Yi, you are young, let the old lady tell you a truth. The favor of borrowing medicine in times of crisis is not something that can be repaid by returning a similar medicine when your Lin family is prosperous now. Even if you repay a similar favor, it doesn't equal the kindness received."

Old Madam Lu paused and continued, "I didn't want to leverage the favor, but marrying Yunwan as the main wife for our Lu family was also the wish of the late Marquis. If we, the living, violate the deceased's wishes, it would be considered unfilial and unkind."

"Regardless, the Lu family is considered a benefactor to your Lin family. Young Master Yunyi, it's not good for you to force the eldest son into becoming an unfilial descendant, considering your gratitude towards our late Marquis."

She really is shameless!

Lin Yunyi exclaimed indignantly, "According to my mother, when my father was critically ill and beyond cure, although the late Marquis and my father were only acquaintances, he felt sorry for my father's condition. Out of kindness, he generously sent five roots of ten-year-old ginseng to our home."

"Daringly speculating, the late Marquis did not aim to save my father's life, nor was he trying to make my Lin family owe a debt to your Lu family."

"The late Marquis acted out of his wise and compassionate heart."

"And now— what are you doing with the late Marquis's wise and compassionate legacy, Old Madam? You are aiding the descendants of your Lu family, subjecting an innocent woman to such humiliation!"

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Turning away, Lin Yunyi looked at the sun outside the window and extended a respectful gesture, "If the late Marquis were still alive, with his wisdom—seeing the descendants of your Lu family relying on my Lin family for filial piety, I'm afraid..."

He paused, implying that it might have been enough to infuriate the late Marquis!

The people from the Lu family had their expressions drastically changed. Lin Yunyi's words were irrefutable, leaving them with no way to argue. Seeing Old Madam Lu tarnish the reputation of the late Marquis in this manner, the Lu family members couldn't just sit idly by.

The clan leader stepped forward to advise Old Madam Lu, "Sister-in-law, please refrain from..."

From becoming the subject of ridicule again!

Soon, there were complaints among the Lu family members, "If this gets out, our Lu family's descendants will have no face to show in the future."

Someone sighed, "It's not just a matter of losing face; even at night, we're afraid of dreaming about the late Marquis. It's embarrassing, truly embarrassing."

Old Madam Lu looked at them, feeling extremely angry. These clan members, who enjoyed good food and drink on ordinary days, turned out to be useless when it mattered the most!

Clan Leader Lin stood up and said to Lu Zhengliu, "Young Master, let's write the divorce letter. It's better for both families to part ways amicably. Considering the late Marquis's reputation, my Lin clan will not make things difficult for the Lu family."

The Lu family members began to show signs of restlessness.

Dealing with the Lin family was already challenging, as evident from dealing with Lin Yunyi. Without the support of Lin Yunwan as the Young Madam and the clean influence of the Lin clan, the Marquis of Wu Ding's residence would certainly not be as prosperous as before. However, that was still better than the current situation of both families being damaged in the conflict.

Moreover, Lin Yunwan was not their Young Madam; she was Lu Zhengliu's wife alone.

"Sister-in-law."

One after another, the Lu family members advised Old Madam Lu with earnest words.

Old Madam Lu remained composed, showing clear impatience with the Lu family members' attempts to counsel her. She found it ridiculous that in a hundred years, there had been no instance of a wife's family causing trouble for the husband's family.

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Seated in the main position, she remained still, refusing to engage with the Lu family members who were attempting to assert themselves.

However, Lu Zhengliu couldn't sit still any longer.

He walked up to Lin Yunwan and said, "I dare to take responsibility. Regardless of how you resent me for taking a concubine, from today onwards, Qing Ge'er will return to his biological mother's name, and she—will be sent to the estate, never to appear in front of you again."

He then took off a string of keys from his waist and placed them by her hand, bowing his head with a hoarse voice, "These are the keys to my storeroom. Take charge of them as you wish." 

What was he doing?

Lin Yunwan looked up at Lu Zhengliu and found him quite ridiculous. Did he think that driving away Ge Bao'er, acknowledging Qing Ge'er as an illegitimate son, would make everything as if nothing had happened?

The tears and suffering from her previous life, who would compensate for them?

Lin Yunwan closed her eyes, not letting herself lose composure in front of her family, and calmly said, "If you truly repent, write the annulment letter. If Lu's family can properly arrange Chang Gong, from now on, our families can go their separate ways without grievances or resentments."

In consideration of the late Marquis's memory and for the sake of Chang Gong, this was her greatest tolerance.

Lu Zhengliu shook his head, his gaze cold and resolute. "Impossible. Yunwan, it's impossible."

Advising in a low voice, Madam Wei said, "Yunwan, Zhengliu has given you the keys to his storeroom..." In her view, a man entrusting his storeroom to his wife was the greatest sign of trust and affection.

Even some of the Lu family members wavered. If the heir showed this level of sincerity, it would be the best outcome to salvage the relationship with the Lin family. However, the Lin family was not so easily persuaded.

"Should have done it earlier," Lin Yunyi's tone was cold and firm, firmly rejecting the idea.

The faces of the Lin family members were as cold as if they had been frozen in an ice cellar, showing no sign of improvement.

The issue was no longer about whether the Lu family would compromise or not. Old Madam Lu could only speak up, saying, "Zhengliu, let it go. Come here, bring the pen."

"Grandmother!"

Lu Zhengliu turned around, frowning as he looked at the Old Madam. Had his grandmother gone mad?

He hurriedly approached and said, "Grandmother, this is grandfather's last wish. Have you forgotten?"

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Old Madam calmly said, "Annulment is impossible. If the Lin family wants their daughter back, Zhengliu, write a divorce letter to Yunwan. Seven years without a child, disrespectful to elders, two violations out of seven; it's enough to divorce her."

"Grandmother."

Lu Zhengliu frowned, strongly disagreeing with such an approach. This was risking Yunwan's life.

Madam Lin stood up abruptly, disoriented, and pointed in a random direction, exclaiming, "You, you! You want to force my daughter to death!"

If Yunwan returned home after a divorce, even if she cut her hair and became a nun for the rest of her life, it couldn't be tolerated. A divorced woman would bring shame to the family, leaving her with no way out.

Madam Lin felt as if her heart were being cut with a knife as she pointed and scolded, "Beast! You beast!" She was cursing Lu Zhengliu.

Yunyi, with a pale face, supported his mother. He felt distressed, but there was nothing more he could say. The Lin family had no way to prevent the divorce the Lu family wanted.

Lin family's patriarch frowned, looking at Lu Zhengliu, and asked, "Is the heir really divorcing his wife?" He seemed unsure whether it was Lu Zhengliu being obstinate or if there were valid reasons.

Lu Zhengliu's mouth twitched slightly. Old Madam Lu said coldly, "Zhengliu, if you dare to defy me, I'll go meet your grandfather right away."

"Grandmother." Liu Zhengliu also furrowed his brow, clearly feeling conflicted.

Old Madam Lu instructed Yan Mama to bring writing materials and urged Liu Zhengliu to write a divorce letter.

Lin Clan Chief became anxious, "Old Madam!"

Once Lin Yunwan is divorced, all the daughters in the family are finished, and the reputation of the Lin family is ruined. They will become the laughingstock of everyone.

They all have sons who are either already officials or preparing to enter the government service, and they absolutely do not agree to go this far.

Madam Lin turned around, groping for the direction, and said to the Lin clan members, "When has my daughter ever been disrespectful to her in-laws and elders? For seven years, there has been no offspring, that is true. Our son-in-law favors a concubine and destroys his wife. If he doesn't consummate the marriage with my daughter, how can she conceive?"

Madam Lin then turned her face to the heavens and yelled, "Master, Master! Look how they are pushing our daughter to her death!"

Lin Yunwan took a few quick steps forward, tears streaming down her face.

The matter of her unconsummated marriage was something she had never discussed with her mother before, so how did her mother find out?

"Mother?"

Lin Yunyi quickly helped Madam Lin to sit down.

Madam Wei was so frightened that she was in a flurry, and Lu Zhengliu was also extremely uneasy, fearing something had happened to Madam Lin.

Old Madam closed her eyes, pretending not to see.

Today, she had made up her mind; if the Lín family wanted anything, they could only take back a discarded wife.

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