Xu Zekun stroked Yao Susu's back and comforted her, "The child is fine, don't worry."

Yao Susu's long hair was draped over her shoulders, and her white pajamas made her look even paler and more delicate.

Because of excessive blood loss, her cheeks were pale, and her usually delicate lips were bloodless. Only her eyes were red. She clutched Xu Zekun's clothes and couldn't help sobbing, "Master, I'm so scared... wuwu"

What was she afraid of? Was it the bullying of the county lady, or the worry of almost losing her child? Yao Susu didn't say, but Xu Zekun felt the same way. He kissed Yao Susu's heart, not knowing how to comfort her: "It's my fault for not staying by your side. Don't cry, I promise that this will never happen again, okay?"

Yao Susu cried silently for a while, then remembered something and wiped away her tears. With tears still in her eyes, she said softly, "I...I won't cry anymore. It's not good for the child."

Seeing Yao Susu swallowing her grievances in her heart, Xu Zekun felt indescribable tenderness and guilt in his heart.

He leaned over and kissed Yao Susu's cheek, and said softly, "Susu is so good."

_

Although the child was saved, Yao Susu was still very weak and had to lie in bed for several days. Xu Zekun asked for leave from the emperor and stayed with her in the mansion these days.

On this day, Fang Yanran's mother, Madam Li, came to the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion with a bunch of supplements.

In Shou'an Hall, Mrs. Wu looked unhappy, but after all, she was the imperial concubine's mother, so she had to keep a decent face.

Mrs. Li smiled and kept saying that Fang Yanran was ignorant.

"I'll go and talk to her later. How can she be so willful? Fortunately, the child is not seriously injured, otherwise, it would be a disaster." She is older than Wu and looks wealthy. Her smile makes people feel very kind.

Seeing her like this, Wu Shi was at a loss for words: "My dear relative, you know that I only have one son, Ziling. Ziling is not a child anymore. After all these years, I only have this one flesh and blood!"

"Yes, yes, yes." Madam Li nodded. "I understand. Today I brought a lot of good medicines to nourish the body and protect the pregnancy. I apologize for all of this on behalf of our Yanran."

After she said this, Wu Shi couldn't say anything more. Fang Yanran had such a domineering personality, but her mother was so gentle that it was hard to get angry.

"Forget it." After all, she was just a concubine, and there was really no reason for the wife to apologize to the concubine.

Mrs. Li felt relieved when she saw that the matter was about to be exposed. She was just about to go see Fang Yanran when she heard the voice of a servant coming from outside the house.

Xu Zekun came over.

Mrs. Li was surprised. She had told her in-laws about this matter, but she didn't expect her son-in-law to come. Could it be that he really wanted to stand up for the concubine?

Xu Zekun didn't have much contact with his mother-in-law, but she had always been gentle and polite. It was rare for her to be so cold, without even a smile.

As soon as he opened his mouth, he dropped a thunderbolt: "I want to divorce the county lady."

"What?!" Mrs. Wu and Mrs. Li were both shocked, and Mrs. Wu almost fell off her chair.

Although she didn't like the county lady, she never thought of letting her son and the county lady divorce!

Although Yao Shi had lost her pregnancy due to the County Lady's miscarriage, if they divorced over this, it would be like favoring a concubine over his wife! If this were to get out, how would the Ningyuan Marquisate maintain its dignity?

Even if he didn't have a domineering and capricious wife like the county lady, Xu Zekun would probably not be able to find a good noble lady to be his step-wife because of his reputation of favoring concubines over wives.

Wu's eyes flashed, and she thought, could it be that Zi Ling wants to make Yao his wife? This is impossible!

"Zi Ling, don't talk nonsense. Our Yanran is a little willful, but this is not a reason for divorce!" Mrs. Li was really panicked.

She had indeed come today to apologize, but the child had been saved, and the concubine had not suffered any loss, so why would Xu Zekun do this?

Wu looked at Xu Zekun with a cold face and said firmly: "I don't agree!"

Xu Zekun's expression changed slightly, and he said calmly, "Fang Yanran and I have been married for six years, but our relationship has not been harmonious. She has someone else in her heart. I am willing to divorce her and set her free."

Madam Li's face turned pale and she shouted, "Xu Zekun! Even if you want to favor my concubine over my wife, you can't lie like this and ruin my Yan'er's reputation!"

Xu Zekun smiled, staring at Madam Li and said, "You're just talking nonsense? Mother-in-law, since I'm telling the truth, I have evidence. There are witnesses to the letters Fang Yanran and her cousin Feng Shaoxuan have exchanged over the years, as well as their previous secret meetings in the palace. Do you want me to show them to you?"

Madam Li didn't expect Xu Zekun to go to such lengths for his concubine. It was simply shocking. Yan'er was wrong, but how could he say it so easily? Is it a glorious thing for him that his wife is having an affair?

She pointed at Xu Zekun and said, "You..." You talked for a long time but couldn't say the following words.

Mrs. Wu was deeply shocked by the news. She never knew Fang Yanran had an affair with her cousin, and what's worse, they were still in contact after getting married!

This was a huge shock to her, and her body had already been damaged by the emotional fluctuations in recent days. She closed her eyes and fainted!

-

In Huanfang Courtyard, when Madam Li came in furiously, Fang Yanran was still lying on the bed. Seeing her mother, she sat up, the grievance in her heart surged in her heart, and her eyes suddenly turned red: "Mother..."

Unexpectedly, what greeted her was a fierce slap from Madam Li: "Evil girl!!!"

Fang Yanran was stunned by the beating. She touched her face and tears rolled down her cheeks. "Why did you hit me, mother?"

Madam Li changed her gentle demeanor in Shou'an Hall and turned cold: "Why did I hit you? Did you know that Xu Zekun wants to divorce you?!"

Fang Yanran's eyes shone: "What? No! Impossible!"

She never thought that Xu Zekun would really leave her. Isn't Yao Susu okay?!

"Mom, mom, you are lying to me, right?" She hurriedly climbed onto Mrs. Li's arm and asked urgently.

Madam Li yanked her arm down harshly, angrily saying, "It's all my fault. Because you're the youngest in the family, I've always spoiled you, which is why you're so clueless! Your sister and I have told you countless times that Xu Zekun is a rare talent, and he's interested in you. It's a good match, but you're so stubborn! The child in my concubine's belly is the result of years of anticipation, yet you're so foolish that you openly embarrass her and nearly cause her to miscarry! How could Xu Zekun tolerate you if you act like this?!"

Fang Yanran burst into tears: "I... I hate, mother, I hate that concubine, I hate that Xu Zekun only has eyes for her, but treats me like a piece of trash, I..."

"Enough!" Madam Li's eyes were filled with disappointment. "Now Xu Zekun wants to divorce you because of your secret meeting with Feng Shaoxuan. Think about it, if this gets out, how can you live with dignity?! Our Fang family, your father, and your sister will all be humiliated by you!"

Fang Yanran was horrified. Xu Zekun actually knew about this. He actually knew about her secret meeting with her cousin?!

Everything her mother said was too much for Fang Yanran to bear. She was really scared. She cried and pulled her mother's sleeve: "Mom... Mom, Yan'er knows she was wrong. Yan'er doesn't want to divorce. Please help me."

She has always been proud and rarely seen in such an embarrassing situation. After all, she is her own daughter, so how could Mrs. Li not feel pain in her heart.

However, after thinking about the current situation, she hardened her heart and said, "Yanran, I can't help you. The only one who can help you is you."

She wiped Fang Yanran's tears and said, "I heard from mother that your mother-in-law will never agree to Xu Zekun and you getting a divorce. If this reason is made public, not only will we be embarrassed, but the Ningyuan Marquisate will also lose face. But the son-in-law's heart has turned cold, and this is a big deal. You must change your temper and find a way to win back the son-in-law's heart, understand?"

Seeing Fang Yanran still gritting her teeth and refusing to respond, Madam Li knew that she still cared about that concubine and wanted to step forward and slap her awake again: "What are you still hesitating about? Can't you see the current situation clearly? I tell you, if you really divorce Xu Zekun, you can only become a nun after you go home!"

After saying this harsh word, Madam Li left the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion, leaving Fang Yanran alone. She really didn't know why everything changed in just one day.

Xu Zekun actually said such words about divorce for that woman. Did she really do something wrong?

-

Wu was furious. The first thing she said after waking up was to grab Xu Zekun's hand, her eyes full of heartache: "Ziling... my son."

Xu Zekun was hurt by his mother's gaze. He knew that his mother was worried about him. He held Xu Zekun's hand and said, "Fang Yanran... actually bullied you like this!"

Wu was furious. She finally understood why Fang Yanran had been so cold and indifferent since marrying into the Ningyuan Marquis's Mansion. It turned out that she had someone else in her heart...

When did Zi Ling find out? How long did he endure the humiliation?

Wu Shiguang's heart broke when he thought about it.

Her son, who was so handsome and upright, had committed a great sin! He married a fickle woman like Fang Yanran!

"Mother, please grant me your blessing." Xu Zekun lowered his eyelids slightly, revealing a rare vulnerability.

Wu's heart gradually softened.

_

Divorce is not a trivial matter. When Ning Yuanhou knew about it, he called Xu Zekun to the study and started to scold him.

"Have you lost your mind? You want to divorce the county lady for the sake of your concubine! Do you know that her elder sister is the imperial concubine!!" Not only did he dote on his concubine, but now he felt that it was too absurd for his son to favor his concubine over his wife.

Xu Zekun knew that it would be difficult for his father to agree, and he couldn't let his father think that the divorce was because of Susu, as that would be bad for Susu.

Without a moment's hesitation, he lifted up his clothes and knelt in front of Ningyuan Hou.

Ning Yuanhou was also encouraged to see his usually proud son being so formal.

Xu Zekun's cool voice echoed, "Father, my son's divorce from the County Princess was a well-considered decision. Behind the County Princess is the Imperial Concubine, and behind the Imperial Concubine is the Emperor's eldest son. I've always wanted to be a loyal subject, but by marrying the County Princess, I've inevitably become connected to the Emperor's eldest son. Now is the perfect time to sever this connection."

Ningyuan Hou fell into deep thought. He had also heard the rumor that the emperor was going to make his legitimate son the crown prince. Regardless of whether this was true or not, anyone with a discerning eye could see that the emperor's eldest son was indeed incapable of great use.

In this case, there is nothing to be afraid of the imperial concubine.

Although cutting off at this time may seem like a mean act, it can indeed be said to be a smart move.

"But if the secret meeting between Fang Yanran and my cousin were to be revealed, I'm afraid you would be ridiculed!"

This is also what Ning Yuanhou is worried about. There is no doubt that Fang Yanran is wrong in this matter, but once others know about it, Zi Ling will be the one who is laughed at!

Xu Zekun lowered his eyes: "Son, I don't care." He really didn't care, and divorce would be an act of killing one thousand enemies and hurting eight hundred of your own. But precisely because he also paid a price, if the imperial concubine came to the emperor to flatter him, the emperor would also be reserved.

After all, the fact that he was willing to divorce Fang Yanran even after revealing such a thing was enough to show that he had endured enough in his relationship with the county lord, wasn't it?

_

Fang Yanran was still thinking about how to coax Xu Zekun. She had even decided to throw away all her face and go to Xu Zekun in plain clothes to apologize.

But she found that she could not even leave Huanfangyuan. Her personal maids Qingxing and Yueli were taken away at some point. The only one left in Huanfangyuan was an old nanny who looked strong and healthy.

Fang Yanran was completely panicked. She had already sensed Xu Zekun's unusual attitude towards her. Could it be that he really wanted to divorce her?

At the same time, a story about a noblewoman secretly meeting her lover had spread throughout the capital. It was being told with great relish in the streets and alleys, even in storytelling halls and teahouses. This fact was so shocking that everyone was curious about it. It was a hot topic for a while.

When Xu Zekun formally proposed a divorce from Princess Jianing, the entire capital was in an uproar. Although the reason for the divorce was that the princess had been childless for six years after entering the mansion, everyone couldn't help but connect this divorce with the story circulating in the capital. After all, many details were very consistent.

Moreover, I heard that the prince's concubine is pregnant. Childlessness is definitely not a reason for divorce. So, what reason would be necessary to get a divorce?

It must be that the county lady was unfaithful...

"Bang!" In the Imperial Concubine's Chonghua Palace, Fang Zhilan's face turned pale with anger: "This idiot!" She was angry at her sister's willfulness and also at Xu Zekun's cruelty. He was destined to leave their Fang family's ship, and he was willing to sacrifice his own reputation for this. How could she not be angry!!!

But unfortunately, she couldn't do anything. The emperor wanted to favor Xu Zekun, and after Xu Zekun lifted the veil, it was her sister who was blamed for everything! !

-

When Fang Yanran saw the divorce letter, she was in disbelief. She was almost confined in Huanfangyuan and had no idea about the news in the capital. She even thought that this was just a temporary punishment and Xu Zekun would not be so cruel!

But now, she realized how wrong she was.

At this moment, she finally abandoned all her pride: "Sir, I was wrong, I don't want to..."

She wanted to go over and pull Xu Zekun's sleeve to admit her mistake, but Xu Zekun didn't want her to touch even a corner of his clothes again. He staggered his steps and looked at him as if he were a stranger: "Please keep this, my lady. From now on, we will go our separate ways and never see each other again in this life."

Looking at Xu Zekun's resolute back, Fang Yanran burst into tears. Why did her heart hurt so much, as if it was split open by an axe? Didn't she not love Xu Zekun?

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