Reincarnated as the Abandoned Daughter of a Marquis's Mansion: I Take Control of My Life

"Hmph, I hope you're innocent. Don't let my trust in you go to waste." The Marquis shook his head in disappointment. By now, there was nothing he didn't understand.

Just then, a guard approached the Marquis and whispered a few words. The Marquis's face instantly turned extremely grim...

"Bring the man up!" the Marquis ordered the guards to bring the man up.

A moment later, a maid was brought over. Judging from her appearance, she had clearly been tortured. The maid lay limp on the ground.

Upon seeing the Marquis, the maid struggled to her feet, knelt on the ground, and said, "My lord, I have something to say."

The Marquis frowned. "Speak quickly if you have something to say!"

"Your Highness, the young master and the lady of the house often stay in the study for one or two hours at a time. And... I also saw the lady of the house come out of the study with her clothes disheveled." The maid lowered her head after speaking.

The Marquis turned to look at his son, only to see the heir apparent with his head bowed, his face extremely grim. A chill ran down his spine; could it be true? He asked sternly, "Your Highness, is this true?"

The prince gritted his teeth and remained silent.

The Marquis felt dizzy and pointed at his wife, too angry to speak. The Marquis's wife knelt down with a thud, repeatedly begging for mercy: "My lord, I'm innocent! It's all a misunderstanding..."

Upon hearing this, the Marquis flew into a rage, "Well, you two, mother and son, truly live up to your reputation... you're even capable of doing something like this!"

The young master and his wife panicked and immediately knelt down, begging for mercy, "My lord, spare our lives! This is all a misunderstanding!"

“It was all the maid’s doing. Yes, it must have been Chen Ruyan who bribed her to frame me.” Madam Hou pointed at Chen Ruyan.

Madam Chen couldn't stand it anymore. "Madam Hou, we have witnesses, why are you still trying to deny it? Now you're even trying to smear my Ruyan. My Ruyan has no grudge against you, why would she want to frame you?"

"Because, because, because…!" Lady Hou couldn't bring herself to say it. Was she supposed to say that she wanted the dowry that Chen Ruyan brought into the Hou mansion?

How could I possibly bear such a reputation...!

Seeing his wife's guilty expression, the Marquis understood everything. Enraged, he raised his hand and slapped his wife hard across the face. "You shameless woman, how dare you do such a shameless thing!"

The room fell silent instantly. Everyone stared at the Marquis, awaiting his next instructions. The Marquis took a deep breath. "Guards, lock these two in the woodshed and await further orders!"

The prince collapsed to the ground, knowing that he was finished.

Lady Hou was also flustered; she hadn't expected things to develop this way. She had considered herself to have orchestrated everything flawlessly for over a decade, but today… how could she… have lost to a mere maid?

The guards rushed forward and dragged the prince and the lady of the house away, creating chaos.

After everything calmed down, Chen Ruyan walked to the Marquis's side and gently comforted him, "Father, don't get too upset."

The Marquis looked at Chen Ruyan and sighed, "Ah, it's good that you're here. You handled this matter very well. From now on, I'll leave the affairs of the manor to you."

Chen Ruyan smiled slightly, "Thank you for your trust, Father, but I still want a divorce."

At this moment, Minister Chen and his wife fanned the flames from the side: "My lord, how can such a shameless person be allowed to remain in the manor? We expect you to give us an explanation!"

The Marquis took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He knew that if this matter was handled improperly, it would not only damage the reputation of the Marquis's mansion but also affect his career. He had to find a solution that satisfied both sides…

Looking at the situation before him, the Marquis sighed helplessly, "Minister Chen, this is all my fault for failing to discipline you properly. I will give you an explanation."

"As for Ruyan, since she has already proposed a divorce, I will not insist. I will report this to His Majesty tomorrow."

The Marquis turned to look at Chen Ruyan, a hint of guilt flashing in his eyes. "Ruyan, it is my Marquis's family that has wronged you. Don't worry, I will definitely make it up to you."

"As for the reason for divorce, Minister Chen, what do you think? How about we say the two children are incompatible?"

Minister Chen looked at Ruyan, who nodded slightly in acceptance. She knew this was the best possible outcome.

There's no need for a public showdown. The Marquis and his wife have done such a thing, but in private, the Marquis will make sure they live very comfortably.

At this moment, the expressions of Minister Chen and his wife softened slightly. They had been worried that the Marquis would protect his own, but now it seemed that the Marquis was reasonable after all.

After everyone had left, the Marquis was alone in his study, deep in thought. He understood that although the storm had subsided, the reputation of the Marquis's mansion had been affected.

The Marquis swiftly issued an order: all the servants and maids present today must be executed. Only in this way could they keep quiet.

As for Minister Chen and his men, the Marquis believes they will not reveal a single word.

After arranging everything, the Marquis took his whip and headed towards the woodshed. Upon entering, he saw the Heir Apparent and the Marquis's wife kneeling on the ground. They were already pale with fright and trembling all over.

"Do you know you're wrong?" The Marquis's voice was deep and authoritative.

"Father...Father, we know we were wrong, please forgive us!" The prince kowtowed repeatedly.

Lady Hou also pleaded for mercy: "My lord, I know I was wrong. Please, for the sake of our marital bond, forgive me this time!"

The Marquis felt a pang of sorrow. He had placed high hopes on the mother and son, but he never expected them to be so wretched.

"If word gets out about what happened today, what face will my Marquis's mansion have left?" The Marquis raised his whip and lashed it hard across the young master's body.

The young master cried out in pain, while the Lady of the Marquis could only weep silently, trying her best to minimize her presence and avoid drawing the Marquis's attention.

When the Marquis got tired of beating him, he threw down the whip and ordered the guards at the door, "No one is allowed to bring him food or medicine without my permission."

"As for you, you shameless woman," the Marquis said, his expression turning sinister as he looked at his wife. "You even dared to seduce your own son; you must be desperate for a man."

The Marquis turned and ordered his personal guard, "Go to the beggars' den and find a few old, faded men for our respected Lady Marquis to enjoy. If those old men are really incapable, give them medicine. Remember, this Marquis wants this Lady Marquis to live safely."

Upon hearing the Marquis's words, Lady Hou scrambled and rolled to his feet, kowtowing repeatedly and begging for mercy.

The Marquis remained unmoved, looking down at his wife and saying, "Madam, enjoying the company of several men at the same time must make you feel like you're in heaven." After saying that, he left the woodshed without even glancing at his wife again.

"No...!" came the Lady Hou's desperate cry from inside the woodshed.

Meanwhile, Chen Ruyan returned to the Chen residence and sat quietly by the window. She was filled with mixed emotions; this marriage had ultimately ended in failure. But she didn't regret it, because she had upheld her principles and bottom line.

The outskirts of the capital.

"Miss, there's news. Everything in the Marquis's mansion is under your control."

The Lady of the Marquis is enjoying herself, given to her by the Marquis. The most powerful old men among the beggars are currently interviewing you, like dry wood meeting a raging fire. Meanwhile, the young master is unconscious next to the Lady of the Marquis. I wonder if the young master will also be...!" The fifth brother is reading news from the capital to Su Yinyin.

Su Yinyin was lying in the carriage at this moment. After listening to the news from the fifth brother, she pondered for a moment and said, "The Marquis's mansion is still too quiet. My grandmother has been staying in her hometown for too long. Let's find a way to get her back to the Marquis's mansion."

That Chen Ruyan is a decent person; she doesn't force herself to do things against authority. Send someone to keep a close eye on the Chen residence, and make sure the Lady Hou doesn't act rashly.

besides………!"