RNP Chapter 275 The Young Master is Willing to Be a Mistress (20)
Chapter 275 The Young Master is Willing to Be a Mistress (20)
Inside Rongqi Hall
Jiang Rou's situation was not as difficult as Sheng An had guessed. After all, everyone was focused on the farce unfolding in the hall and had no time to make things difficult for her.
Even her mother-in-law, Zhao, who used to wish she were dead, didn't even spare her a glance.
The reason is simple: the protagonists of this farce are her promising son and her carefully chosen daughter-in-law, who is the most outstanding among the noble ladies.
Seeing the malicious gazes of her other sisters-in-law, Zhao's face darkened completely, and she squeezed a hole in the handkerchief in her hand.
Qin Sheng knelt upright in the center of the hall, his voice deep and calm:
“Father, you always taught me that ‘a true man should be able to distinguish right from wrong and protect his family and himself.’ However, Su is a vicious woman who has harmed my child and hurt my beloved. Such a wicked woman cannot be tolerated in our Qin family any longer! Today, I beg you, Father, that I want to divorce Su and write a divorce agreement so that we can go our separate ways and have no further contact with each other. I hope you will grant my request.”
Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent. Su Xuruo suddenly looked up at the man in front of her. A few days ago, he said he wanted a divorce. Although she was heartbroken, she was also fearless. After all, Su Xuruo came from a prestigious family and knew that large families always valued interests. The elders of the Qin family would not agree to Qin Sheng's nonsense.
But she never expected that Qin Sheng would be so heartless, kneeling down in front of everyone in the mansion and begging for a divorce. The sight of everyone made her instantly return to the scene of her wedding day.
Even if she doesn't divorce Qin Sheng today, she won't be able to stand in the mansion. A heartless mistress, unable to tolerate her concubine, caused her to miscarry and was even asked for a divorce by her husband in public.
She was certain that her kind aunts and sisters-in-law would spread the whole story of what happened today, and that not exaggerating would be considered a sign of leniency towards her.
If that happens, the reputation she has built up over the past decade will be ruined, and her father, who has long forgotten her, will surely abandon her decisively. At that time, she will truly be abandoned by everyone.
Thinking of this, a dark glint flashed in Su Xuruo's eyes; she absolutely could not fall to that point.
Before anyone could react, Su Xuruo turned around and crashed into a pillar behind her, shouting, "Since my husband refuses to believe me, I can only prove my innocence with my death."
When everyone came to their senses, Su Xuruo was lying on the ground covered in blood, her eyes closed, and her chest barely rising and falling, making it impossible to tell whether she was dead or alive.
Upon seeing the blood, everyone screamed, and the Rongxi Pavilion descended into chaos in an instant.
It was Madam Xu, who was seated at the head of the table, who was the first to react: "Hurry up and help the person down, and quickly go and fetch a doctor."
After the maids and servants carried the person away, the hall returned to silence, with only a few occasional sobs.
Looking at the situation, Madam Xu sighed and looked at Qin Sheng, who was still kneeling on the ground, with a headache: "Sheng-ge'er, now you see, Madam Su is willing to die to prove her innocence. She must have suffered a great injustice. This matter must have wronged her. You and Madam Liu are still young..."
After pausing for a moment, he continued, "Child, there will be more in the future; let this one pass."
Qin Sheng felt even colder upon hearing this. That was his child, a life. How could he possibly go there?
Qin Sheng's knuckles turned bluish-white from gripping his fists so tightly, but his gaze remained fixed on his father at the head of the hall, as cold as a deep pool. His voice was firm: "Our country's laws are strict, and murderers should pay with their lives. The evidence against Su for murdering Yu Wan is conclusive. Even if she dies on the spot today, it is still in accordance with the law."
Looking at her son, who was still stubbornly insisting on his own way, Zhao said, "Sheng-ge'er, your mother knows that Liu is the one you love. You must be heartbroken because she lost her child..."
Upon hearing this, Qin Sheng turned his gaze to Zhao Shi, his eyes deep and unfathomable, his voice flat and even: "Mother knew that her son would be in pain."
His words came suddenly, and his eyes seemed to see right through Zhao, making her feel flustered. After the fluster, she became angry, realizing that her good son was now suspecting her.
Zhao was furious and couldn't help but think of her youngest son, Qin Yue, who was her most beloved child. It was true that children who weren't raised by her side were not close to her.
The subtle tension between mother and son did not escape the notice of Madam Xu, who was in charge of the household. Looking at her eldest daughter-in-law, who had not made any progress over the years, she felt a deep sense of disappointment and frustration.
Although Zhao was stupid, she always followed her lead, and Zhao was a knife that she was quite used to. But now it seems that no matter how useful this knife is, she has to give it up, otherwise she will be the next one to become estranged from her grandson.
Just as Madam Xu was about to speak up and offer a way out for the mother and son, she heard her eldest son, who had been silent all along, speak up.
“A true man should stand tall between heaven and earth. How could you be so preoccupied with your personal feelings? You almost drove your wife to her death for the sake of a concubine. Do you think our Qin family has had it too easy?”
Qin Sheng suddenly looked up at his father at the head of the table. Meeting his father's stern gaze, Qin Sheng was the first to give in. He forced himself to speak with difficulty, "Your son dares not."
Before Old Master Qin could say anything more, his servant whispered a few words in his ear. He immediately got up and walked outside. When he passed Qin Sheng, he paused for a moment and said in a deep voice, "Starting tomorrow, you will kneel in the ancestral hall for two hours every day to clear your head and think clearly about what you want to do."
After saying that, he turned and walked out without looking back.
Jiang Rou looked at Qin Sheng, who was still kneeling in the center of the hall, and asked the system, "This Liu Yuwan is really amazing. She has the male lead under her thumb. With such good talent, is it possible for her to be like me?"
021 pondered for a moment upon hearing this and said, "I need to report this to my superiors first. However, our department happens to be short-staffed. If possible, they might even become our colleagues in the future."
After finishing, 021 continued, "Rou Rou, do you know where Qin Sheng's father went?"
Jiang Rou shook her head gently, but then she thought of someone.
Sure enough, the next second we heard that name from 021: "Xie Jingci ordered someone to summon him."
After seeing Grandpa Qin off, Xie Jingci called Sheng An over and asked, "Has she gone back yet?"
Sheng An said, "Madam Jiang has already returned. I had someone send her a bowl of calming soup with the ingredients, and I specifically instructed her to drink it. Young master, you don't need to worry."
Xie Jingci nodded slightly. After Sheng An left, he looked at the book in his hand and his thoughts began to wander.
The only sound in the quiet study was the "tap tap tap" of Xie Jingci tapping on the table.
The guards reported that Su Xuruo's collision with the pillar was quite dramatic; they wondered if she was frightened.
His thoughts were torn between two opposing forces: on one hand, he was afraid of offending her if he went to her at night, and on the other hand, he saw her hiding under the covers, crying in fear. His mind felt as if it had been split in two.