The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

Only when Ge Dongqing was fast asleep at night could the maidservants guarding him get a moment of peace, so the servants who served Ge Dongqing in the mansion could do nothing about him except to endure it.

Shang Xi, who had only knocked on the door once during this period, knocked on the door again today. She felt guilty. This matter was caused by Cheng Youning. Cheng Youning ate when he should eat, drank when he should drink, played when he should play, and had fun when he should have fun, as if nothing had happened. The emperor found him but did not punish him, not even a small punishment. Despite this, none of the ministers said anything. No one wanted to poke the hornet's nest of the prince. If they provoked the prince, there would be thousands of people like Ge Dongqing who would not only lose face and reputation, but also be punished according to the law. No one wanted to suffer such a predicament and learn the law of begging.

Therefore, all the misfortunes and humiliations fell on Lu Siniang and Ge Dongqing. Although Ge Dongqing brought this upon himself and was not to be blamed for being beaten, Lu Siniang was wronged. What had she done wrong? She became the talk of the imperial city and a laughing stock among the people.

If she doesn't come, Shang Xi will feel bad about it. If she comes, she will still be a little timid. In such an embarrassing situation, it would be better for her not to come.

Shang Xi, feeling nervous, met Lu Si Niang at the gate of Ge Mansion as soon as he got off the carriage with Yuhua.

Seeing the thinner Lu Siniang, Shang Xi felt even more unbearable. If this layer of window paper had not been broken by the naughty Cheng Youning, Lu Siniang might have tolerated Ge Dongqing for the rest of her life. But once this window paper was broken, Lu Siniang had to raise the horsewhip again to defend her dignity. Now that it had come to the point of divorce, Cheng Youning had made an "indispensable contribution". He played a huge role in stirring up trouble and adding fuel to the fire in this matter. Without Cheng Youning, Ge Dongqing and Lu Siniang might have lived in harmony, and the Ge family would have returned to being as peaceful as before.

"Si Niang, are you going out?"

"Hey? Shang Xi, Yu Hua, you're here!"

"Are we here at the wrong time?"

If Lu Siniang had said she was in a hurry to go out, Shang Xi would have turned around and left immediately. She had gone through a fierce psychological struggle before coming to the house today. She wanted to pester Cheng Feng to come with her, but Cheng Feng would rather accompany the Han brothers to the Shi family teahouse to chat and talk than come to see Ge Dongqing and Lu Siniang. What else could she do here besides humble herself and apologize? Cheng Feng was right not to come. If he didn't come, Shang Xi had no choice but to let Yuhua accompany her.

Lu Si Niang treated Shang Xi the same way as before, "Why not at this time? I just came back from outside."

Shang Xi looked at the sky. She had woken up early on purpose, fearing that Lu Si Niang would go to the weaving workshop. "Si Niang, you're back from work so early?"

Lu Si Niang did not shy away from Shang Xi and Yu Hua. Their affairs with Ge Dongqing were already known to everyone. "I went to the palace to ask for an audience, but the emperor refused to see me."

"Si Niang, do we have to get a divorce?" Although Shang Xi's tone was filled with worry, she was conflicted inside. The balance in her heart was always wavering. She didn't want Lu Si Niang to divorce her husband, but she also felt that someone like Ge Dongqing deserved to be divorced.

Lu Si Niang smiled faintly, "Ge Dongqing's disloyalty, unfaithfulness, unkindness, and unrighteousness have made me the laughing stock of the entire imperial city. On the streets and alleys, after dinner, everyone talks about me, Lu Si Niang. How can I stay in the Ge Mansion?"

Shang Xi felt guilty, but she also had her own difficulties. She was helpless in many things that made her angry. "Fourth Mother, this is Youning's fault. He is so naughty and does things without considering the consequences. He caused you such a big trouble, but he returned to his previous life as if nothing had happened. I hate him so much, but I can't do anything about it. The emperor doesn't allow Cheng Feng and me to ask about his affairs, so I have no right to punish Cheng Youning, otherwise I will have to use family law. If he hadn't been adopted out, I would have dragged him here today to apologize to you and Uncle Ge and calm the anger in your heart and Uncle Ge's."

Lu Si Niang waved her hand, indicating that she was giving up. "What are you talking about? What does this have to do with the Crown Prince? If you don't want others to know, then don't do it yourself. Ge Dongqing did such a shameful thing, so why would he care about others pointing fingers at him? Even without the Crown Prince's help, this day would have come sooner or later. I, Lu Si Niang, know it all in my heart, so I'll end it sooner rather than later."

"Fourth Mother, can you please forgive my Uncle Ge? Divorce is no small matter!"

Lu Siniang smiled when she heard this and asked, "Are you here today to be a lobbyist for me and Ge Dongqing?"

Shang Xi said, "I know my words won't work, but I still don't want to see you and my Uncle Ge drifting apart. Uncle Ge has no major flaws except for his philandering habits. He's gentle, polite, and a rare gentleman."

Yuhua, who was always depressed while walking beside Shang Xi, couldn't help but smile secretly. Many women hated Ge Dongqing and secretly scolded him for being shameless and hypocritical for favoring prostitutes and abandoning his wife.

Shang Xi racked her brains to come up with two words to praise Ge Dongqing, which was really superfluous. It would have been fine if she hadn't said this, but saying these words would have ruined the mood.

Lu Siniang didn't want to talk about Ge Dongqing with others, but people who came to see her could not avoid Ge Dongqing. She knew that Shang Xi came here as a lobbyist, but she had made up her mind and no one could change her mind.

"Your uncle Ge is lucky. He is the emperor's sworn brother. Otherwise, I would have cut him into pieces and fed him to the dogs." Lu Siniang's half-smiley look made people feel cold, and the sarcasm in her tone could not be concealed.

Shang Xi saw that Lu Siniang was so ruthless that she might kill Ge Dongqing. "You absolutely cannot do that, Lu Siniang. We are legitimate citizens. We cannot kill in a fit of rage."

Yuhua also echoed: "Yes, don't even think about killing someone. Lord Ge is still a high-ranking official in the court. If you kill him, you, Si Niang, will have to go to jail. Si Niang, please don't be impulsive and get yourself into trouble."

Lu Si Niang held her chin high, a sneer in the corner of her eyes, "Don't worry, I won't do a losing business for such a heartless man. All I can do is help him. Doesn't he want to divorce his wife and marry Jiao Manlou's Fu Liu? Hasn't Fu Liu also been eyeing my position as the principal wife for a long time? I will help them, but the emperor won't give them the chance."

Yuhua said, "The Emperor didn't even give them a chance, which means they're not meant to be together. Si Niang is also too impatient. How can you easily give up your position as Madam to someone else? The Ge Mansion is such a small place, even the daughters of wealthy families can't even climb into your family. How can you take the initiative to make room for someone else?"

"No matter how high the Ge family's status is, I, Lu Si Niang, don't care. Ge Dongqing has many tastes. The serious young ladies of wealthy families can't satisfy his picky tastes at all. He likes to lower himself and hang out with prostitutes in brothels. What a vulgar man."