Forced to marry, I picked up a young powerful official

Shen Pingwan frowned, feeling quite caught in a dilemma.

She looked at He, who nodded at her with determination in her eyes, as if to say that no matter what choice she made, she would be her mother to support her.

"Divorce letter..." Shen Pingwan asked tentatively.

Madam Qi was a little surprised. She didn't expect that she was willing to give up the splendor and wealth of the Marquis's Mansion. This was unlike her usual vain character.

When Shen Nankui heard this answer, a hint of surprise appeared in her eyes, but then she thought it through. Even if Shen Pingwan was divorced and sent home, as long as the Shen family was willing to accept her, she would always have someone to rely on. This must be the reason why she dared to make this decision.

She lightly skimmed the tea foam, took a sip of tea, and continued to watch quietly.

The wife of Marquis Qi had a hint of ridicule on her lips, and glanced at Shen Pingwan with a half-smile, "Ms. Shen, you and I have been mother-in-law and daughter-in-law for so long, and until today, you finally made me look up to you. Since you are willing to leave the Marquis' Mansion and ask for a divorce, then I will grant your wish. However, you have been married to the Marquis' Mansion for less than a year, and you are not virtuous and respectful to your parents-in-law, and you have not given birth to children for the prince. According to reason, you do not need to return your dowry when you leave the Marquis' Mansion. However, we in the Qi family are not such stingy people. You can take back as much dowry as you bring, but you must return every penny of the betrothal gift given by the Qi family."

Shen Pingwan's face turned pale, "It's obviously the prince's fault! How can you blame me for this?"

Madam Qi looked at her without any emotion in her eyes, "What's wrong with the prince? You are spreading rumors and slandering others like this. Do you not want to live anymore?"

He's heart trembled, and she quickly held Shen Pingwan down.

She looked at the wife of the Marquis of Qi in disbelief. No wonder she could talk about the prince's affairs with everyone as if nothing had happened. It turned out that she didn't take anyone in the Shen family seriously at all, so she dared to confuse right and wrong.

It is expected that after today, if any bad word about Prince Qi gets out from the Shen family, I am afraid that the Shen family will be in immediate disaster.

Seeing how frightened they were, Lady Qi Hou smiled gently, but what she said made them break into cold sweats.

"Oh, by the way, I heard that my father-in-law worked in the Ministry of Rites and had made two mistakes. He is so unreliable in his actions, I am afraid he is not qualified for the important position in the Ministry of Rites. It just so happens that I heard from the Marquis that there is a vacant position of county magistrate in Yangping Pass in the northern frontier. I think my father-in-law is very suitable. Your Shen family has been in the capital for so many years, I am afraid you are tired of living there, it is a good opportunity for you to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the northern frontier."

Yangping Pass, that is a bitterly cold place on the frontier...

And from the tone of her voice, she seemed to want not only to demote Mr. Shen, but also to exile their entire family.

He's teeth chattered, and she felt fear for the first time.

If the Shen family was really driven to such a barren land, how could they ever make a comeback in their lives? Shen's father, his sons, and she, all of them were finished...

She couldn't help but feel a little regretful. She shouldn't have let Shen Pingwan make the decision on her own. Once this choice was made, it would not only ruin her daughter, but the entire Shen family.

Shen Pingwan also knew the seriousness of the matter and quickly shouted, "Mother-in-law, you misunderstood!"

"I...what I meant just now was not to ask you for a divorce letter. I meant to say that I definitely would not accept a divorce letter. I know that you love me deeply and are willing to teach me and support me. You even sent your most capable Nanny Sun to help me. I don't want to leave the Marquis' Mansion!"

Her face was full of pleading and she spoke with great sincerity.

She didn't want to go to a hellhole like Yangping Pass. Besides, if the Shen family went bankrupt, how could she find a better next home? Wouldn't that make Shen Nankui, that slut, a laughing stock, a laughing stock?

No, she wouldn't allow that to happen.

If she had to choose, she still wanted to be a majestic marquise. The feeling of holding money and power and controlling the life and death of others was too fascinating.

Even though she is only the wife of a prince now, after experiencing the feeling of being superior, she no longer wants to be an ordinary person.

Madam Qi Hou looked at her calmly, "Want to tease me? You don't seem to be mature enough yet."

Shen Pingwan shook her head and said, "I am sincere, mother-in-law. Please trust me again because I have been doing my best to take care of the prince since I entered the Marquis' Mansion..."

"There is no regret medicine in this world. Besides, as I said just now, there are many people who want to enter the Marquis' Mansion. The Qi family does not need you. I have already given you a chance, but you did not cherish it."

The wife of the Marquis of Qi glanced at her and spoke with disdain.

"Except for your pretty face, you are not qualified to be my daughter-in-law. I am willing to tell you so much instead of giving you a divorce letter directly, because I appreciate your care for the prince for several months. You chose your own path, and there is no reason to take back the words. I advise you not to be ungrateful."

"Mother-in-law...I won't leave. Please give me another chance..."

No matter how Shen Pingwan cried and begged, Lady Qihou remained indifferent.

He was also anxious. In her panic, she saw Shen Nankui sitting beside her. She hurriedly walked towards her and said in a low voice: "Nankui, you have always been smart. Think of a solution quickly. If the Shen family is really demoted and exiled, how can they take care of you and Yichuan in the future?"

Shen Nankui sat upright but didn't look at her.

"Mother, when the Shen family is fine, you wish I would stay away from you. But once something happens to the Shen family, no matter how big or small, you will blame it on me. Am I born to protect the Shen family from disasters?"

The exchange of marriages, dowry, even a word from Shen Pingwan, a letter from the Shen family, could make her travel for several days, suffer humiliation and difficulties, and even replace Shen Pingwan to perform rituals...

One pile, one piece.

It seemed that to the Shen family, she was just an obedient dog who came when they called and left when they dismissed.

In her previous life, she had been obedient to the Shen family all her life. In order to preserve the Shen family's prosperity, she endured all grievances and wasted her life in the Marquis' Mansion. This was already her repayment for all the favors.

She was tired too.

In this life, she wants to live for herself.

He Shi didn't expect her to say this suddenly, and said angrily: "What time is it, and you are still fussing about this? Are you blaming me for asking you to take the place of this ritual? I have already said that I will compensate you, all right, hurry up and find a way!"

She spoke these words quickly and in a low voice while her eyes were scanning the direction of Lady Qi.

Shen Nankui sighed, "Mother, you can let me help you, but I have one condition."

He was both anxious and angry, staring at her with eyes that seemed to be spitting fire.

"The Shen family is about to face disaster, and you are still bargaining with me?"