e honorable wife of the Marquis's heir will be the head of the household in the future, responsible for managing all affairs. How could she possibly allow a girl who ran away with someone else to take...And then

Zhang, upon hearing these two words, was shocked beyond belief and even suspected she had misheard.

Marriage is a lifelong commitment, and tying the knot is not just about two individuals; it's about uniting two families. It's something that shouldn't be taken lightly. Furthermore, remarrying after divorce doesn't necessarily guarantee happiness. Men who remarry can often find young brides, while women who remarry usually end up as concubines or stepmothers to someone else's children.

Zhang immediately frowned and disapproved, saying: "Nonsense! Xuanyi, you're not a child anymore. Don't act like one. How can you talk about divorce so casually There's nothing perfect in life. If something isn't going your way, you want to get divorced Isn't that treating marriage like a joke"

Gu Xuanyi had originally run back to her mother's house after being wronged. Now, hearing her mother reprimanding her, she felt even more wronged. She questioned her righteously: "Mother, they bullied me and you didn't help me, but now you're helping outsiders scold me Am I really your biological child"

Zhang didn't hear the reason for the matter, and she was anxious. Seeing that her daughter hadn't explained, she felt something was amiss. She asked in a low voice, "Tell me what happened first. If there's a problem, let's solve it first. Separation is not a solution; it's a last resort when nothing else works. You're not saying anything and just making a fuss about getting a divorce. Isn't that being unreasonable"

Gu Xuyan met her mother's gaze, that scrutinizing look suddenly made her feel a little guilty. She replied, "My husband's sister bullied and defamed me, she didn't treat me as a sister-in-law at all. I was angry and slapped her, but my mother-in-law saw it and immediately said I was uncultured, saying that you didn't teach your daughter well. She confined me for a month, while my younger sister-in-law got away with nothing. Then my husband came, and I thought he would at least help me, after all, his sister was wrong first. But he didn't listen to my explanation and scolded me for being unreasonable along with his mother.

Upon hearing this, Zhang's heart sank. No wonder her daughter hadn't explained the reason behind the incident earlier; it turned out that her daughter was the one who had started the fight. Regardless of right or wrong, striking someone first is always seen as wrong. Even if she was in the right, she would be perceived as unreasonable. When news spreads that a sister-in-law slapped her younger sister-in-law, people will only see it as the sister-in-law being vicious and cruel.

Zhang shi hated iron for not being steel: "Xuan Yi, you're foolish! Do you think your younger sister-in-law is like a sister to you at home Your cousin Xuan Ling is timid and an illegitimate child. Even if you hit her, she wouldn't dare complain to your stepmother. But your younger sister-in-law is a legitimate daughter, loved by her parents. Even if your mother-in-law didn't accidentally see it, she would still complain afterwards, and you would still suffer the consequences."

“She was the one who spoke rudely first. Look at my hands, this is from my husband pushing me, I fell and hurt myself,” Gu Xuanyi said, then spread out her hands. There were abrasions on the palms of her hands, no longer bleeding, but still painful.

Seeing this, Zhang's heart ached. Her eyes instantly reddened as she sighed softly: "Silly child, no matter how she pressures you, you can't fight back. If you fight back, even if you're right, you'll be wrong. Now that you've run back home, if they don't send someone to pick you up, you won't have a way out. In the long run, you'll still have to go back on your own."

Gu Xuyan suddenly raised her voice: “I’m not going back, I want to divorce him!”

"Are you going to leave"

As soon as she finished speaking, a male voice came from the direction of the door. It was her father Gu Jing Sheng's voice.

Gu Xuanyi looked up and saw her father striding towards her with a grim expression. He immediately launched into a scathing reprimand: "Xuanyi, marriage is not child's play. I let your past indiscretions slide, but now that you are someone else's wife, how can you still be so unreasonable At your age, you are making such a fuss! The Wuan Prince's Mansion is a prestigious family, and you don't even know how to cherish it. Now you are the Duchess of the Crown Prince. If you divorce him, who would want you as a married woman No one from a suitable family would accept you. Those with lower status wouldn't even consider you unless you were to become someone else's concubine."

Gu Xuyan was stunned. She didn't expect her parents to react this way, not supporting her divorce at all. Her father didn't even ask for the specific reasons and scolded her instead, as if everything was her fault. It felt like her in-laws were blameless. In an instant, she felt a chill run down her spine.

Gu Jing Sheng didn't want to lose Wu An Bo Shi Zi, a good husband from a well-respected family. He blurted out, "You go back to Wu An Bo's mansion immediately! If you did something wrong, apologize sincerely. Running back home to cause trouble and threaten divorce is embarrassing for you, but more embarrassing for me!"

Zhang shi didn't expect her useless husband to speak like that. She immediately got angry: "Husband, how do you talk This matter is not entirely Xuanyì's fault. Even if we have to go back, the Wuan Marquis Mansion has to send someone to pick us up. How can we go back on our own Going back like that wouldn't be more humiliating"

Gu Jing Sheng was taken aback by his wife's words, and quickly retorted: "She just recklessly ran back to her parents' home and said that divorce wouldn't be a shame Even after being married, she still has such a temper! Which daughter-in-law doesn't suffer some grievances Everyone endures a little bit and it lasts a lifetime! Wanting to divorce because of a little grievance, that woman probably doesn't even know how many times she'll get married!"

Gu Xuanyi's tears couldn't help but fall again.

Zhang shi felt sorry for her daughter and held her in her arms. She said to her husband, "Are you the father of your son-in-law or the father of Xuanyi Although Xuanyi's hasty decision to break off the engagement is not something I agree with, it's not entirely her fault. Her in-laws are also partly to blame. Now that Xuanyi has returned to her parents' home, she shouldn't go back on her own. Changxing Houfu and Wuan Bobofu are well-matched families, neither is superior to the other. Since both sides made mistakes, it's unfair to blame Xuanyi alone. This shows a lack of respect for our family!"

Gu Jing Sheng's face was a little embarrassed. He glanced at the mother and daughter: "She ran back to her parents' home for a trivial matter, causing trouble and wanting a divorce. Isn't it because you spoiled her Look at Xuan Ling, she is so sensible. She is also married now, but I haven't seen her run back to her parents' home to cause trouble."

Upon hearing this, Zhang's anger surged. She had previously thought her husband was mediocre, but now she realized he was also unreasonable. She angrily retorted, "Xuan Ling married well, how can she be like Xuan Yi"

Gu Jing Sheng scoffed, "She married the son of a low-ranking official. How could that compare to Xu Yi's marriage Xu Yi married the son of the Duke of Wu An and became a duchess. How much more prestigious is that than being just the wife of a juren like Xuan Ling"

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At this time, a maidservant rushed over to report: "Master, Mistress, the eldest uncle has arrived."

When Zhang heard this, her heart finally settled. Her son-in-law had arrived, which gave her a way out. She then spoke to her son-in-law kindly and resolved the issue. Afterward, she allowed her daughter to go back with her husband to live happily ever after.

Who would have thought, when Gu Jing Sheng heard this, he immediately told his daughter, "Xuan Yi, your uncle-in-law is here to take you back now. You have a way out. Quickly go back with your uncle-in-law. If you keep making a scene like this, what will people think Don't you feel ashamed I'm embarrassed for you."

Gu Xuanyi saw her father's elbow sticking out, and her resentment reached its peak. In a moment, she forgot to respect her elders. She suddenly stood up and said without reservation, "If you want to go back, just go with him! Since you like him so much, why don't you marry him It would be best if you gave birth to a few more children. You two can live happily ever after, and I won't bother you!". Uncomfortably, she turned away and mumbled, "Your Majesty doesn't give you these every year."Gu Jingxi chuckled softly: “You needn’t worry about the Emperor’s gift, your husband can get lychees from...