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

The clan leader's face turned pale and he was burning with rage, but due to the situation, he could only reluctantly lower his head, his body shaking uncontrollably.

As the highest-ranking patriarch of the Zheng family, he is a respected elder on the surface. In fact, like Lord Zheng, he has many unknown secrets behind him, including raising a good-for-nothing son who is addicted to gambling.

This son had recently owed a gambling debt of three thousand taels of silver to the Su Family Bank. Su Wanyu not only knew about this, but also instructed her subordinates to deliberately lend him money, causing the debt to accumulate to five thousand taels.

Now, unable to repay his debt, he has been imprisoned in a dilapidated house.

Yesterday, Siqi had sent an ultimatum to the clan leader. As long as he agreed to divorce her husband, the five thousand taels would be considered a reward; if he did not agree, the Su family would take his son's hands as punishment.

Although the Su family does business in an honest way, they have to take some extraordinary measures when facing such a cunning and scoundrel person.

The clan leader was originally still hoping for a lucky break, thinking that Su Wanyu wouldn't dare to really take ruthless action, and attempted to use this to suppress her arrogance.

However, when Siqi showed the blood-stained ring, all the luck disappeared in an instant.

Now, even the emperor has personally intervened in this matter, what else can he say?

Emperor Xuan in front of him was in control of the delicate balance of the situation. Seeing that his sister had already prepared a retreat for the clan leader, he waved his hand with ease: "Everyone, please stand up. I just happened to pass by today and join in the fun. You can continue to take care of your family affairs."

This simple sentence seems light-hearted, but it actually implies majesty, making people dare not disobey.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Inside the ancestral hall, with that low and solemn response, everyone seemed to be relieved. The tense atmosphere instantly relaxed, and they all slowly stood up from their kneeling positions, their clothes rubbing against the ground, making subtle and chaotic sounds.

There was an imperceptible whisper in the air, and when everyone's eyes met, they hid the suspicion and uneasiness in their hearts.

Why did His Majesty come here for no reason? Did he develop a special interest in Su Wanyu?

Or was it just a whim that he wanted to use his power to interfere in his subjects' family affairs and take away what others loved?

Such questions lingered in everyone's mind, but no one dared to speak out directly. They just secretly exchanged glances with each other, revealing their inner turmoil.

During this time, some people who were curious lowered their voices and talked a lot, believing that the emperor's sudden appearance was just out of curiosity and pursuit of new things.

After all, that person always likes to please others and has a changeable temperament, making it difficult to predict his true intentions.

However, the truth behind all this was beyond everyone's expectation.

The seemingly ordinary second wife of the Zheng family is actually the emperor's most noble sister.

This visit is to give the most steadfast support and protection to my brothers and sisters.

Just as everyone was lost in thought, the old patriarch of the Zheng family inadvertently caught a glimpse of the smooth jade ring on the table. His heartstrings suddenly tightened, and he could no longer suppress the waves in his chest. He suddenly straightened his back and asked in a loud voice: "Su, have you really made up your mind and want to say goodbye to your husband?"

This question, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly attracted everyone's attention, and everyone's eyes were focused on Su Wanyu.

Su Wanyu leaned slightly to the side, and with an unquestionable elegance, she bowed to the old patriarch and said in a firm tone, "This is true. This is the decision I made after careful consideration."

As she finished speaking, she pulled out a divorce letter that she had prepared long ago from her sleeve and gently handed it to the clan leader.

The moment the old patriarch took it, his hands trembled slightly and his face turned pale in an instant.

He unfolded the thin divorce letter, weighed each word, and then turned his gaze to the silent Zheng Chengyan, and asked in a heavy tone: "Zheng Chengyan, are you willing to sign this divorce letter and acknowledge that Su formally proposed the divorce?"

Zheng Chengyan's hands hung limply at his sides, his eyes dull, as if all resistance and struggle had left him. He could only barely squeeze out a vague "hmm" from his throat in response.

This series of sudden changes made the old lady who had been watching the changes completely lose her composure. She looked at the clan leader in panic, her voice trembling a little: "Clan... Clan leader, what do you mean..."

The old patriarch deliberately avoided her almost pleading gaze, his face calm and his tone indifferent: "Old Madam, the rules have been made clear in the meeting just now. Since the divorce was agreed in the morning, and now Su has agreed, Zheng Chengyan has no objection. This move is both reasonable and does not violate family rules."

Upon hearing this, the old lady was so excited that she could not control herself. She raised her fingers tremblingly and was about to argue, but because of her excitement, she had difficulty breathing and her whole body was shaking. In the end, she could only half-kneel on the ground weakly.

Little Mrs. Guo, who was standing by, was quick-witted and quick-handed. On the surface, she seemed to be concerned and went forward to support the old lady, but in fact she was quietly applying pressure on the old lady's ankle, which caused her so much pain that she could not move for a while. She cried out in pain but could not speak. The scene fell into embarrassment and chaos for a while.

The old lady tried hard to stand with her frail body. She slowly swept her gaze over the tribesmen gathered around her, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes.

Those clan members who had just been fiercely opposing the divorce fell silent after the clan leader's majestic words. The expressions on their faces varied, some were surprised, some were confused, and more were silent obedience.

She covered her chest tightly with her hands, as if she could feel the pain coming from there. She wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by a violent cough.

At this moment, Mrs. Guo, who was standing by, was quick to react and gently but firmly clamped her wrist, signaling her not to get excited anymore.

Zheng Chengyan's expression was distorted and his emotions were like a flood that broke through a dam, out of control.

He stood up suddenly and shouted at the old lady almost like a roar: "Enough! I am the master of my own life! I am willing to accept Su Wanyu's divorce letter, and no one can stop me!"

He clenched his hands into fists, veins on his arms bulged, and his voice was hoarse and firm. The image of the once gentle and elegant second son of the Zheng family had completely disappeared at this moment, leaving only an indignant, resolute and independent soul.

The old lady's eyes widened, burning with anger. Her angry gaze seemed to penetrate everything. The shock and confusion in her eyes almost made her eyeballs jump out of their sockets.

How absurd it is that a man would voluntarily ask to be divorced by his wife, and this man is her grandson.

Her heart felt as if it was being cut into pieces. Her face instantly turned as pale as paper, and her teeth kept chattering. Deep in her heart, she felt deep despair and sorrow about the future of the Zheng family - is this family really hopeless?

Su Wanyu stood quietly aside, watching this farce coldly. She raised her curved eyebrows slightly, as if she had her own unique insights into this family dispute.