TSWRLM -Chapter 198 Madam, You Should Check the Divorce Document First

“Although Your Highness’s status is noble, if you want me to kneel, shouldn’t there at least be a reason?”

Yun Wantang’s face was full of defiance.

Before leaving the capital, everywhere she went, she was treated like a star surrounded by admirers. Over the years in Wengzhou, she had been even more revered. Being beaten last night was already humiliating enough; now, being asked to kneel publicly was almost unbearable.

Others wanted to speak up for Yun Wantang, but remembering Princess Hengyang’s temperament, they didn’t dare, and could only turn their eyes toward Wen Yanshu.

Princess Hengyang also looked at Wen Yanshu. “Princess Consort, will you come to the lady’s rescue?”

Although Wen Yanshu had presented the notice from years ago clarifying the rumors, Princess Hengyang still didn’t fully believe he had no pity for Yun Wantang.

Wen Yanshu looked at Yun Wantang.

Her eyes were already red, and now tears began to fall.

She had thought that after he just publicly distanced himself from her, seeing her so wronged would soften him. But instead, she heard Wen Yanshu say, “Your Highness has been bearing unjust accusations for nearly ten years. The Yun family has never publicly clarified them. Madam, it is you who should apologize to the princess.”

“……”

Princess Consort, weren’t you supposed to be at odds with the princess? When did you become so compliant?

With Wen Yanshu now siding with the princess, no one else dared speak. After a brief pause, Yun Wantang finally knelt.

After dealing with Yun Wantang, Princess Hengyang punished everyone who had secretly taken advantage of the chaos to harm Chun Xi.

Once the princess’s anger subsided, the censors dared to let people leave.

Chun Xi woke up in the evening from hunger.

Her head throbbed as if it were going to explode. A cup of water was brought to her lips; after drinking three cups, she barely regained some clarity, only to realize she was back home, with Shen Qingyuan by her side.

Hadn’t she gone to the princess’s mansion to taste wine? When did she come back?

Her stomach growled in hunger. Chun Xi tried to get something to eat but felt pain all over her body as soon as she got out of bed.

“Ugh~” Chun Xi gasped, frowning. “Husband, why does my whole body hurt? Did you hit me while I was drunk?”

“Think carefully, did I hit you?”

Shen Qingyuan asked, his tone ambiguous. Chun Xi felt uneasy and quickly retraced the night’s events in her mind.

She went to the princess’s mansion for wine. The princess was pleasant to talk to, even suggested showing her a good spot for stargazing. They rode out, and then…

Chun Xi’s eyes widened in disbelief. “I… fought with the princess?”

By the end, her voice trembled uncontrollably; she desperately wished it were just a drunken dream.

But Shen Qingyuan extinguished that hope with a cold reality check.

“Not only did you fight, Madam, but you made the whole city know. By now, even the Empress Dowager probably knows.”

“……”!!!

Chun Xi froze.

She vaguely remembered hitting Shen Qingchi and many prominent ladies from noble families.

Although she had been drunk and with Princess Hengyang, those she hit could not retaliate against the princess—they would surely hold her responsible.

So last night, she must have offended a lot of people.

Drinking really does lead to trouble. How could she have caused such chaos?

Chun Xi lowered her head, thinking hard about how to resolve this, and finally mustered the courage to look at Shen Qingyuan.

“Husband…”

Shen Qingyuan remained silent, simply watching her. Chun Xi clenched her fists and spoke slowly, “I caused a huge scandal while drunk, offending many powerful ladies. Please divorce me.”

Before Shen Qingyuan could respond, she continued, “This crime may not be fatal, but it will have endless consequences. In the future, who knows how many will secretly hinder you at court? Only by divorcing me can you avoid being blamed…”

“Fine.”

Before she could finish, Shen Qingyuan agreed.

Although this topic was initiated by Chun Xi, his prompt consent made her heart skip a beat.

“Are you really divorcing me?” she asked.

Shen Qingyuan replied, “Madam, this was your suggestion. Were you just saying it, or did you truly want me to agree?”

She hadn’t meant not to, but having been married for over half a year, she felt she could at least try to make him stay.

Chun Xi’s heart ached, but her face remained calm. She shook her head. “No. I sincerely don’t want to drag you down. I hope your future is smooth, and your official career prospers.”

Shen Qingyuan said, “Thanks to Madam, I now live independently, my stepmother is gone, and I’ve been highly favored by His Majesty. In the future, not only will my career prosper, but remarrying will also be easy.”

“……”

Lord, I haven’t even left yet, and you’re already talking about remarrying? So heartless!

Chun Xi felt like her heart had been dipped in a vinegar vat.

Although Shen Qingyuan’s promotion and current wealth had little to do with her, the thought of another woman soon sleeping beside him made her chest tight with frustration.

But no matter how frustrated she felt, the major mistake had been made, and she couldn’t drag Shen Qingyuan down with her.

Chun Xi forced herself to rally. “Yes, Husband, you’re such a good man; surely many girls will like you.”

Shen Qingyuan acted decisively, immediately going to the study to write a divorce document.

Seeing him personally seal the document made Chun Xi’s nose sting.

He handed it to her. “Madam, check if there’s anything inappropriate.”

Chun Xi, nearly in tears, had no mind to look. She folded the document directly.

“Husband, you were the top scholar. This document must be eloquent and perfect. I’ll start packing my things.”

Back in the main residence, opening the wardrobe and seeing everything familiar, all the memories of her months with Shen Qingyuan flooded back.

Chun Xi suddenly realized she had already considered this her home, and Shen Qingyuan was the closest, inseparable person in her world.

Tears rolled uncontrollably. She was so upset she could barely breathe, her shoulders trembling.

Shen Qingyuan’s voice came from behind, “Madam, are you crying?”

Unable to stop, Chun Xi admitted in a muffled voice, “These past months, you’ve treated me very well. I like you, can’t bear to leave you. Crying is only natural.”

“Then why not stay if you feel so sad?”

“I am sad, but I don’t want to ruin your future. Someone as good as you should become a great official for the benefit of the country.”

“……”

Shen Qingyuan didn’t insist. He quietly watched Chun Xi pack her things while crying.

In just a few months, Chun Xi had accumulated many belongings, plus gifts from the Empress and Madam Xiao; it would take a while to pack.

She looked at Shen Qingyuan and asked softly, “Lord, there are too many things. Can I stay here a few more days? Three days, is that okay?”

Chun Xi’s eyes and nose were red from crying. Looking at him like this, she looked utterly pitiful.

Shen Qingyuan sighed silently and said helplessly, “Madam, you should look at the divorce document before worrying about anything else.”

What could be interesting in a divorce document?

But thinking she might rarely see Shen Qingyuan in the future, Chun Xi obediently took out the document to read.

“Father-in-law, your daughter A-Xi really has no heart…”

Reading the first line, Chun Xi froze.

Wait… what is this even?