It's all ruined, who cares about the chastity arch

"Madam Second Young Master, you want to divorce your husband? You must be dreaming. There is no such rule in the history of the Great Qi Kingdom. Stop acting here and go back!"

Another person followed suit, and the scene became increasingly chaotic.

Madam Zheng frowned, her tone revealing dissatisfaction: "Divorce your husband? That's ridiculous and outrageous! If you can't stand it, just go back to the backyard and calm down."

Facing the rumors around her, Su Wanyu seemed to be oblivious. Her eyes were fixed on Zheng Chengyan, who was stunned. Her tone was cold but revealed her determination: "My husband, if you cannot go through the divorce procedure as I wish, then everything today will be over. What do you think?"

"No!"

Zheng Chengyan interrupted hurriedly, his expression unable to hide his anxiety, "We must separate today! Su Wanyu, stop making trouble. I have agreed to let you leave the Zheng Mansion. You just need to sign this separation agreement, which will be a relief for both of us."

"Second Master Zheng, have you ever forgotten that it was you who said that there was no concept of separation or divorce in the Zheng family?"

Su Wanyu slowly unfolded the document, which densely listed all the accusations against Zheng Chengyan, a total of ten major crimes, one by one clearly listed, every word as sharp as a knife, "If you want me to leave, sign this divorce letter!"

The letter was half a foot long, like a heavy verdict, and every word on it was impeccable. As long as Zheng Chengyan wrote it, and the clan leader was a witness, Su Wanyu could declare openly that it was she who divorced this former husband.

The onlookers whispered again, some of them exclaiming in amazement: "The Second Young Madam is really as capable as any man. If the Second Young Master Zheng really signed the divorce letter, wouldn't it be telling the world that the fault is all his?"

This unprecedented and bold move undoubtedly caused an uproar in the Zheng family. People whispered to each other, speculated, and marveled. This turmoil within the family was quietly changing the fate of everyone in an unexpected way.

"If we really sign this divorce letter, where will the face of our Zheng family be? A man who is upright and indomitable would be easily divorced by a seemingly weak little woman. How shameful!" The two elders of the clan were extremely anxious and shouted at Zheng Chengyan with almost all their strength.

Zheng Chengyan's face was as clear as iron, and his heart was as clear as a mirror. He knew that once the divorce letter was signed, it would not only be a great insult to himself, but also a naked provocation to the dignity of the Zheng family.

Since ancient times, in the long history of hundreds of years, no one has ever dared to do such a rebellious act.

Once this letter gets out, the Zheng family's reputation will be completely lost in front of the ancestors in the family ancestral hall, and it will become a topic of conversation for others after dinner.

He would become the shame of his entire family, and the reputation of the Changping Marquisate might also plummet, and he might even face the fate of being expelled from the court.

However, at this moment, Su Wanyu was determined not to accept the divorce and only wanted to end the marriage by divorcing her husband.

If she did not obey, it was said that she would even appeal directly to the imperial court, and her father, the old general who had made great military achievements for the country, would also face a great crisis of life and death.

Zheng Chengyan clenched his teeth, feeling caught in a dilemma, and his inner struggle was like a raging fire.

Once the Marquis's Mansion is really severely punished, not only will the inherited title be wiped out, but the entire family may also suffer a catastrophic disaster with nine generations of the family implicated.

This is a game where one is stuck in an awkward position, and it is a difficult choice between personal dignity and the life and death of the family.

At this time, Su Wanyu raised her voice, with an unquestionable majesty in her tone: "Second Young Master Zheng, have you thought it through? Do you want to sign or not?"

Zheng Chengyan suddenly raised his head and looked at her, catching a glimpse of the faint but dazzling smile on the corner of her mouth. His heart was suddenly hit by a heavy hammer, and an unprecedented fear and suspicion exploded in his chest.

Was all of this her elaborate plan? From using the scientific expedition to put pressure on me, creating the illusion of divorce, to later slandering my father and forcing me to bow to my old enemy Gu Linjun.

Until today, she played her last trump card, the divorce letter, which put herself in a dilemma and aimed to humiliate him in public.

It turned out that she and Gu Linjun had been secretly in collusion for a long time, working together from inside and outside to force herself into a desperate situation step by step.

Zheng Chengyan's face was filled with shock and deep hatred: "Su Wanyu, you have such a cruel heart!"

Facing his accusations, Su Wanyu actually laughed softly: "Zheng Chengyan, no matter how cruel I am, I can't be more cruel than you."

Zheng Chengyan was speechless for a moment, knowing full well that she had been alienated and treated coldly over the years, but she had bent down countless times for the sake of her family these days.

Aren’t these sacrifices and humiliations enough to prove my sincerity?

"Su Wanyu, do you really have no feelings for me left in your heart?"

He almost exhausted all his strength to squeeze out this question.

"Yes."

Su Wanyu answered straightforwardly, then suddenly changed the subject, revealing the complaints that had been buried deep in her heart for a long time: "No, I should say that you have never been in my heart from beginning to end! Do you still remember what you said on our wedding night? You said that you just felt sick when you saw me."

She imitated Zheng Chengyan's tone and said coldly: "I am returning this to you now. Your voice only makes my stomach churn! Zheng Chengyan, there is no need to say more. Just sign it quickly!"

Zheng Chengyan stared at her in a daze, his heart seemed to be cut by thousands of blades, his eyes were filled with confusion and despair, and finally turned into a hollow loneliness.

Since the love is gone, any amount of tenderness will only add to the sadness.

Between life and death and face, the former is undoubtedly more important.

He slowly walked towards the desk, holding a pen and ready to write, as if he wanted to engrave his name on this piece of thin paper forever like a spell.

However, the old lady of the Zheng family, the elder who was worried about the future of the family, suddenly rushed in and snatched the divorce letter: "Divorce your husband? This is ridiculous!"

She shouted sternly: "Su Wanyu, I warn you, if you want to divorce me, you have to be buried in peace!"

She roared almost crazily. She had guarded the Zheng family's foundation for decades and would never tolerate such rebellious behavior happening to her grandson.

Su Wanyu turned sideways, looking at Zheng Chengyan with a sharp gaze: "Second Young Master Zheng, have you heard? According to the will of our ancestors, even if I die, I will not be allowed to divorce you?"

"So, do you want us to die together, or each of us to seek a way to survive?"

Although her words were plain, each word was like a heavy hammer, hitting Zheng Chengyan's heart.

Zheng Chengyan walked up to the old lady with heavy steps and said, "Grandma, my father is currently in prison. The situation is urgent and there is no time to lose."

"What nonsense! What does your father's affairs have to do with Su Wanyu!"

Madam Zheng scolded sternly, "Bring the woman in that room back immediately! Leave some face for our Zheng family!"