Red Mansion: After being expelled from the family, I was granted the title of Marquis of Mobei

Chapter 78: The End of Friendship, No More Relationship

Although the title of Grand Pillar of the State and a fief of two thousand households were lifetime elusive rewards for most military commanders, for the Marquis of Guanjun, it was merely a painless punishment.

If it were any other military general, let alone killing the Chief Censor, even if he led his troops to break into the Ministry of Justice's prison to kidnap someone, it would be enough to get him dismissed from office and stripped of his title.

In the past, the powerful people in Shendu had overestimated Emperor Yongping's favor for Jia Jue. However, now the powerful people in Shendu discovered that although they had overestimated it, they still miscalculated the degree of Jia Jue's favor in the face of facts.

After this incident, the powerful people in Shendu finally had a real understanding of Jia Jue's position in Emperor Yongping's heart.

If the Ning and Rong mansions and the four princes were disappointed with Jia Jue's almost unscathed outcome, then the Zhongqin Marquis's mansion was filled with fear and trembling.

Why did they have the confidence to divorce Sheng Hualan with a letter of divorce? It was because they felt that Jia Jue was doomed this time and was unable to protect the Sheng family.

Now, although Jia Jue received some punishment, he was not seriously injured.

In this way, the Zhongqin Marquis's behavior of adding insult to injury is a blatant slap in the face of the Guanjun Marquis's Mansion.

In the afternoon, in the dungeon of the military camp, Uncle Zhongqin looked ashen, and his eyes were full of despair when he looked at his wife.

Originally, Uncle Zhongqin was still wondering why he and his two sons were arrested by the soldiers sent by the military commander.

Although the three of them had previously engaged in the practice of collecting empty salaries and exploiting the blood of soldiers, these things were all over after the reorganization of the Beijing camp.

After talking with his wife just now, Lord Zhongqin already understood everything.

Uncle Zhongqin felt his whole body trembling and he could not control himself. The huge despair turned into endless anger.

He was filled with resentment, and then he slapped the wife of the Earl of Zhongqin in the face.

The wife of the Earl of Zhongqin was beaten so hard that she saw stars, turned around three times on the spot, and fell to the ground with a thud.

After the wife of the Earl of Zhongqin struggled to get up, she looked at the Earl of Zhongqin with a look of extreme panic.

Uncle Zhongqin said in a cold voice.

"Bitch, my Yuan family's century-old foundation has been destroyed in your hands today."

The wife of the Earl of Zhongqin said helplessly.

"Master, I, I have also suffered..."

The wife of the Earl of Zhongqin also wanted to say that this was all her niece's fault in order to shirk responsibility.

But Uncle Zhongqin was in no mood to listen to this. He waved his hand impatiently and said.

"Shut up, what's the point of saying this now?"

"If you still want me and my two sons to live, go to the Sheng family and apologize now."

"If the Sheng family is willing to forgive us and speak a few good words to the Champion Marquis, then everything will be manageable."

"Otherwise, you'll be waiting for the three of us to collect your bodies. Get out of here."

The wife of the Earl of Zhongqin left the military camp prison trembling with fear.

As Lord Zhongqin watched his wife leave, he felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

Although the daily exploitation of Sheng Hualan was tacitly approved by Earl Zhongqin.

However, ever since the Sheng family married the Marquis of Guanjun, Earl Zhongqin has told his wife more than once that she should have a good relationship with Sheng Hualan.

However, Lady Zhongqin was used to being bossy in front of Sheng Hualan, so naturally she was unwilling to lower her stance.

As a result, things developed step by step to this extent.

At this time, Uncle Zhongqin was deeply touched by the words of the ancients.

Marrying an unvirtuous wife will ruin three generations, and choosing a bad husband will ruin your whole life.

The current situation of the Zhongqin Marquis’ Mansion is a perfect proof of this statement.

Uncle Zhongqin was filled with emotion, but in the end he could only sigh.

In the evening, in the Sheng family's Weiruixuan, Wang Ruofu looked very proud.

"Humph, this damned Zhongqin Marquis's Mansion, when they sent me the divorce letter earlier, their attitude was so arrogant."

"They simply treat our Sheng family as nothing."

"Now, let her kneel in front of our house. It would be great if she died on her knees."

Sheng Hong, who was standing by, was also very happy, but he hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Madam, although the Zhongqin Marquis's family deserves the punishment, it is not a good idea to let them kneel here."

"If we really die here, it will be bad for our reputation."

Wang Ruofu was very dissatisfied when she heard this.

"Sir, what do you mean? You're not planning to just let it go with the Yuan family, are you? I'm telling you, I won't agree."

Sheng Hong waved his hand and said.

"Don't worry, that's not what I meant."

"I am very angry that the Yuan family bullied my Sheng family so much."

"But even though we're angry, we have to consider Hua'er."

"At Hua'er's age, and with Zhuang Ge'er already pregnant, it would be difficult for her to find a good home if she wanted to remarry."

"How about we call Hua'er over and discuss it with him?"

Wang Ruofu struggled for a while and then sighed deeply.

Pity the parents of the world.

If Wang Ruofu had her temper, she would not be satisfied even if she killed the Yuan family.

But no matter what, she would still think of her daughter.

Wang Ruofu nodded and said to Madam Liu beside her.

"Madame Liu, go call Hua'er over."

Nanny Liu bowed and said.

"Madam, I will go now."

Not long after, Sheng Hualan came to Weiruixuan.

After Liu Ma and others were sent away, Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu looked at Sheng Hualan with complicated expressions.

Wang Ruofu said gently.

"Hua'er, your mother and father called you over here. I'm sure you know why."

"Madam Zhongqin, kneel outside our house now."

"Mother knows that what the Yuan family did this time was really excessive."

"But if you part ways with the Yuan family, I'm afraid it will be difficult to find a good match in the future."

"That's why mother asked you to come here to ask what you think."

"If you still want to reconcile with the Yuan family, then your mother and father will go and beg the Marquis to show mercy, and this matter will be over."

"After this lesson, I think the Yuan family won't dare bully you again."

After hearing this, Sheng Hualan knelt in front of Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu and said without thinking.

"My daughter knows that my parents are thinking about my future."

"But the Yuan family is a group of fickle villains. They came to kneel down and admit their mistakes, not because they think they are wrong."

"But seeing that the Marquis was safe and sound and that the Yuan family father and son were all arrested, I was terrified and had no choice but to come here."

"Even if my daughter reconciled with the Yuan family this time, it was just a facade."

"As long as there is trouble at home or in the Marquis' Mansion, they will repeat their old tricks."

"My daughter doesn't want to live like this for even one day."

"My daughter has made up her mind. This time, she must part ways with the Yuan family."

"As for the future, my family gave our daughter a generous dowry when she got married."

"The Marquis has already promised to return all the money to the Zhongqin Marquis' Mansion."

"This inheritance is enough for my daughter and Sister Zhuang to live on for the rest of their lives."

"After the matter with the Yuan family is settled, my daughter plans to move out and buy a small courtyard in East City that will be big enough for mother and daughter to live in."

Wang Ruofu hurriedly helped Sheng Hualan up and said.

"Hua'er, get up quickly. If you want to part ways with the Yuan family, just go your separate ways. Why do you have to move out of the house? There's no room for you and your daughter in the house."

Sheng Hualan waved her hand and said, "Mother, my brother isn't married yet, so it's okay."

"My brother will eventually get married, so it would be more convenient for me to move out of the house."

"Don't worry, my daughter will bring Sister Zhuang to pay her respects to you often."

After hearing this, Wang Ruofu didn't know what to say.

Sheng Hong sighed and said after thinking for a while.

"Hua'er, Daddy knows that the Yuan family has broken your heart, and Daddy can't do anything to help."

"Since you have made up your mind, then Daddy supports you."

"Well, the mansion has three farms outside the capital, with about one to two thousand acres of land. These are left for you to collect rent and use. It can be regarded as your father and mother's pocket money for you."

"Don't worry about the Yuan family's affairs. I will invite the Marquis to our house later."

"The Duke of Zhongqin's family kneels to ours. To put it bluntly, it's all because of the Marquis's intimidation."

"The final decision on this matter should be made by the Marquis."

Sheng Hualan looked at her parents gratefully, bowed, and said.

"Thank you for your understanding, my daughter. I'll leave everything to you, my father and mother, and the Marquis."

Wang Ruofu helped Sheng Hualan up and said.

"Hua'er, no matter what time it is, you are still your father's and mine. If anything happens, don't handle it by yourself."

Sheng Hualan nodded, her eyes a little moist.

After Sheng Hualan left Weiruixuan, Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu looked at each other and made up their minds.

Afterwards, the Sheng family sent someone to the Marquis Guanjun’s Mansion.

Half an hour later, Jia Jue brought Sheng Minglan to the Sheng family in a very low-key manner.

As soon as the two got off the carriage, they saw the wife of the Earl of Zhongqin kneeling at the door, her face looking tired and miserable, and very numb.

After seeing Jia Jue and his wife, Lady Zhongqin struggled to stand up, staggered to them, knelt down and said.

"My Lord, Madam, the Yuan family knows they are wrong. Please have mercy and forgive them."

Then the wife of the Earl of Zhongqin kowtowed like pounding garlic, and soon blood flowed from her forehead.

Sheng Minglan felt a little reluctant to see this, but she was also really angry with the Yuan family, so she turned her head away and didn't look at the wife of the Earl of Zhongqin anymore.

As for Jia Jue, such a small scene meant nothing to him.

After all, Jia Jue is a veteran who has emerged from the mountains of corpses and seas of blood. He has seen countless scenes of blood and flesh flying on the battlefield.

Jia Jue naturally would not take the self-torture trick of the wife of the Earl of Zhongqin to heart.

Jia Jue said after giving Lady Zhongqin a cold look.

"Your Yuan family doesn't know you're wrong, you just know you're in big trouble."

"Okay, kneel down here and you'll have your say."

After Jia Jue finished speaking, he took Sheng Minglan and went straight to the Sheng family, ignoring the wife of the Earl of Zhongqin.

Not long after, in Weirui Pavilion, Jia Jue and Sheng Minglan bowed to Sheng Hong and his wife together.

Naturally, the couple did not dare to be arrogant, and quickly returned the greeting and said.

"You're welcome, my dear son-in-law. Please take a seat."

Then Jia Jue and Sheng Minglan sat down. After a brief greeting, Sheng Hong looked at Jia Jue and said.

"My dear son-in-law, I am ashamed to trouble you to worry about the Sheng family during these troubled times."

Jia Jue waved his hand and said.

"Father-in-law, we are one family and we should keep our differences."

"Let's not beat around the bush and get down to business."

"My father-in-law and mother-in-law asked my husband and me to come here. I guess it's related to the matter between my eldest sister and the Yuan family."

Sheng Hong nodded slightly and said.

"The Yuan family has completely hurt your elder sister's heart this time. She doesn't want to have anything to do with them anymore."

"The Yuan family has humiliated the Sheng family so much this time and sent them a letter of divorce. If it weren't for the virtuous son-in-law, I'm afraid the Sheng family would be humiliated."

"Now that the Yuan family has come to seek peace, I will naturally ask my son-in-law to come and preside over this matter and see what the rules are."

Jia Jue said after a moment of thought.

"Since Big Sister doesn't want to go back to the Yuan family, then things will be much simpler."

"I've sent people to arrest the Yuan family, father and son. To be frank, their life or death is just a matter of my whim."

"The three of them have a bad background. I have plenty of ways to kill them."

"But if we really kill them, the Yuan family will definitely go all out and insist on divorcing their wives, bringing disgrace upon the Sheng family."

"So this is what I think. We can't wipe out the Yuan family. We should leave them a glimmer of hope."

"Of course, they have to agree to a few conditions."

"First, divorce should be changed to amicable divorce."

"Second, return all of Eldest Sister's dowry."

"Third, give Big Sister fifty thousand taels of silver as compensation."

"Fourth, Sister Zhuang will be raised by my eldest sister and will no longer have any connection with the Yuan family."

"As for how to settle Sister Zhuang, we can either let her join the Sheng family or the Marquis' Mansion."

"I saw this child and I liked him very much."

"I wonder what my father-in-law thinks of my idea."

Wang Ruofu hesitated for a moment and said indignantly.

"My Lord, these are what they should have compensated Hua'er for. Letting them go like this is too easy for them."

Jia Jue smiled and said.

"Don't worry, mother-in-law. I won't let them off so easily."

"Once they agree to these conditions, I will only let the military governor deal with the Yuan family, father and son."

"The father and son can only save their lives, but they will definitely be dismissed from their posts. Most of the Zhongqin Marquis's property will also be confiscated by the military."

"The Zhongqin Marquis's estate has accumulated wealth for many years, but it was all lost in one day. This is the fate they deserve. I wonder what my mother-in-law thinks."

Wang Ruofu nodded and looked at Jia Jue gratefully.

"Thank you, Lord Marquis, for helping the Sheng family vent their grievances."

Jia Jue said with a chuckle.

"What are you talking about, mother-in-law? You are being irritated again."

"What do you think, father-in-law?"

Sheng Hong echoed.

"That's great. I'll leave the rest to you, my dear son-in-law."

After reaching an agreement, Jia Jue asked someone to call in the wife of the Earl of Zhongqin.

The wife of the Earl of Zhongqin originally still held on to a lucky mentality, thinking that Sheng Hualan might still want to return to the Yuan family, so there was still a chance to ease the situation.

However, after seeing Jia Jue, with a frosty face, ruthlessly ordering the disposal of the Yuan family, Lady Zhongqin said with a pleading look on her face.

"My Lord, my dear, we are family. How could it have come to this?"

Wang Ruofu snorted coldly.

"No thanks. Your Yuan family is a noble Earl's mansion. Our Sheng family is a small family. We can't afford to marry into their family, let alone be related to them."

"Alright, Madam Zhongqin, if you want to reconcile, the conditions have been set."

"You promised me that from now on, you will go your way and I will go mine."

"If not, then we'll see."

(End of this chapter)