Chapter 159: Chapter 101: Still Wanting Shen Ruoxi to Return to the Xiao Family and Clean Up the Mess

The engagement between Prince Zhan and Shen Ruoxi spread in a secretive and mysterious manner, becoming the talk of the town.

The people wholeheartedly blessed this pair of beautiful people.

In the hearts of the public, both of them were undoubtedly heroes.

The story of Shen Ruoxi bravely saving Prince Zhan, and their legendary feats of fighting enemies side by side, had long been adapted into captivating tales, praised by storytellers, becoming popular anecdotes during tea breaks.

Shen Ruoxi’s two sisters-in-law were also overjoyed upon hearing this news.

However, thinking that Prince Zhan was already twenty-five, having remained distant from women, and there were even rumors about his impotence, they couldn’t help but worry.

Shen Ruoxi knew well why Jun Moling had not married, and their engagement was more to dispel the emperor’s intention of bringing her into the palace.

Therefore, she patiently explained to her sisters-in-law, successfully dispelling their concerns.

The last time Shen Ruoxi married Xiao Chengyi, the Xiao Family was a small household, and the wedding was held blandly and without much fanfare.

This time, as she was to marry Prince Zhan, the entire Shen Mansion spared no effort in preparations, just to host a grand and splendid wedding for her, showing off the occasion.

On the other side, Xiao Chengyi returned alone to the Xiao Family from the border city.

Mrs. Zhou saw her son’s return and hurriedly inquired about Ning Zhen, wondering why she was nowhere in sight.

Xiao Chengyi said in a muffled voice, “Mother, I have already divorced Ning Zhen.”

As soon as these words were spoken, Mrs. Zhou was momentarily stunned, standing frozen in place.

But Old Mrs. Xiao said resentfully, “Good! That kind of woman should indeed be divorced. Greedy and lazy, if it weren’t for her pregnancy before, I would have had you divorce her long ago. Couldn’t even keep a child, serves her right!”

Xiao Chengyi was not entirely without virtue; he knew he bore undeniable responsibility for Ning Zhen’s miscarriage.

Upon hearing his grandmother speak of her this way, he couldn’t help but feel uneasy, furrowing his brow slightly, yet ultimately he did not voice his argument.

Mrs. Zhou wore an extremely displeased expression; she had never had a good impression of Ning Zhen, feeling that compared to Shen Ruoxi, they were worlds apart.

But her son had made his choice, and she could only resign to acceptance.

Now, having just gone through a separation with one, and now divorcing another, she anxiously said, “Mother-in-law, marriage is not child’s play, Chengyi just went through a separation, and now he’s divorcing again, it’s really inappropriate!”

In this way, what good girl would be willing to marry her son? Mrs. Zhou was worried and troubled.

Old Mrs. Xiao gave Mrs. Zhou a sidelong glance, then smiled at Xiao Chengyi, “Chengyi, don’t listen to your mother’s nonsense. It’s just as well that Ning Zhen is divorced, you are now a rising star in the military, having achieved great victory, with a bright future.

Here’s the thing, Grandmother will invite a matchmaker to mediate with Ruoxi, and, you go apologize to her and bring her back to our Xiao Family, a couple originally meant to be together is best.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chengyi couldn’t help but inwardly sneer repeatedly.

Back then, when he brought Ning Zhen back to the mansion, Grandmother constantly emphasized he was the head of the family, so what if he took a common wife?

The stance was clearly to suppress Shen Ruoxi in every way, forcing her to bow and obey.

Now that he had separated from Shen Ruoxi, Grandmother has realized all her merits, but unfortunately, it is all too late.

Even though he dreams of reconciling with her on countless nights, he knows it’s an impossible dream.

Mrs. Zhou’s mind was as clear as a mirror, knowing that her mother-in-law wasn’t truly holding affection for Ruoxi, wanting her son to bring her back to the Xiao Mansion was merely because, after Ruoxi left, the life at home had fallen into disarray.

Ever since Ruoxi left, the family expenses had become stretched thin.

To make ends meet, she even shamelessly went back to her mother’s home to borrow Silver, but how could this be a long-term solution?

Her sister-in-law and brothers from her maternal family, whenever they saw her, would treat her with disdain and sarcasm, saying that being married into the Xiao Family for over twenty years and to have ended up needing her maternal family to support her, how could anyone respect her?

Moreover, after Ruoxi left, the number of servants at home was reduced repeatedly.

The old mistress’s leg pain worsened, yet there was no money for treatments.

Truly it has been a case of misfortune never coming singly; the Xiao Family had become the laughing stock, and she’s just considering how to bring her back to solve the mess of the Xiao Mansion.

However, the child has finally escaped the pit of the Xiao Family, and Mrs. Zhou would by no means allow her own son to disturb her peaceful life again.

“Mother-in-law, they are divorced, this was decreed by the emperor himself, there is no possibility between them anymore.

Though Zhen has many faults, she is at least a Military Guard bestowed by the emperor and has her own salary.

If every time a young couple has a quarrel, one is to be discarded, how could that work?

Which family couple doesn’t have their disputes or arguments? Does that mean they should all be divorced?” Mrs. Zhou spoke sincerely to Old Mrs. Xiao.

“What do you understand?” Old Mrs. Xiao scolded Mrs. Zhou angrily and then immediately switched to a sycophantic face, “Chengyi! You decide, Ruoxi she…”

Xiao Chengyi felt a surge of disgust, tightly furrowing his brows, pressing against his brow, interrupting Old Mrs. Xiao’s words unceremoniously, “Grandmother, Mother, I have separated from Ruoxi, it’s impossible, as for Ning Zhen even less possible, she was…”

He stopped abruptly, Mrs. Zhou jumped at his words and anxiously asked, “What happened to her?”

Xiao Chengyi waved his hand impatiently, this matter concerns a man’s dignity.

Thinking that Ning Zhen had even said he was no better than a flower thief, he felt this woman utterly shameless.

Reflecting carefully now, no woman from a decent family would sleep with a man without a legitimate status.

At one time, he found her boldness in bed novel and exciting, felt she was irreplaceable, yet now he realizes if she were so unrestrained with him, she could be the same with others.

She actually was a shameless, wanton woman without any concept of chastity.

Thinking that he once regarded such a woman as a treasure, losing a wonderful girl like Shen Ruoxi because of her, it was indeed utterly ridiculous and foolish!

Originally, she was violated and he, acting on a generous impulse, did not intend to blame her, swallowing the grievance by himself.

Unexpectedly, this became her capital for boasting everywhere, publicly humiliating him.

No matter what, he could never want this kind of woman again.

Divorcing Ning Zhen did not leave him untouched; though the aftermath was not as intense as that of Shen Ruoxi’s, his mind was in turmoil, so much so that he didn’t want to mention anything about Ning Zhen anymore.

“Mother, please stop asking. Grandmother, Shen Ruoxi is now engaged to Prince Zhan, let’s not mention her anymore in the future.

Your grandson now only wants to focus on working hard, striving to provide you both with good living days.”

Xiao Chengyi said firmly.

Mrs. Zhou felt a surge of bitterness upon hearing this.

Ruoxi has finally found her own happiness, it’s the Xiao Family that didn’t have the fortune.

However, she thought Ruoxi’s fortune was probably still ahead.

Old Mrs. Xiao’s previous arrogant demeanor finally deflated, her face filled with despair and dejection.

It’s over, the Xiao Family is not turning around for a while, now truly practically barefoot, extremely poor, even having trouble feeding.

Yet, looking over at her outstanding grandson, hope rekindled in her heart.

She contemplated secretly, with a grandson as exceptional as this, how could he not find a noble girl from a distinguished family?

The girls who left the Xiao Mansion, it is their own loss.

Thinking this far, picturing Shen Ruoxi most regretful, her mood finally became much lighter.

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