The Flourishing Era of Female Merchants

He misjudged him. He thought that although Liu Zhan wanted the Mei family's support, he was still loyal and affectionate towards Yingxue. But he couldn't even take care of this. How could he be loyal and affectionate?

He regrets it now, he regrets marrying his daughter to such a beast as Liu Zhan!

Liu Zhan frowned, but at this moment, he could only silently endure the pain of the slap. "I promised my father-in-law that I would love and take care of Yingxue. I was wrong. I didn't expect Yingxue to be pregnant. It was an accident. I didn't want it either. She is also a descendant of the Liu family!"

"Hmph, don't call me father-in-law. Who is your father-in-law? My Mei family has no son-in-law like you!" How could Master Mei accept Liu Zhan's apology? It wouldn't be an exaggeration for him to commit suicide in front of him.

Liu Zhan's face darkened, and he thought to himself that something was wrong. He quickly said, "Father-in-law, please don't get angry and hurt yourself. I will take good care of Yingxue from now on and will not let him suffer any harm!"

"You don't need to tell me that. Do you think I'd give you a chance to take care of her? I want you to write a divorce agreement immediately. From now on, Mei Yingxue and you will have no more marital relationship," Master Mei said forcefully.

Everyone present was taken aback. Although divorced women were not discriminated against as much as divorced women, it was still a rare occurrence in the Great Jin Dynasty. Did Master Mei want his daughter and son-in-law to divorce? No wonder, after such a thing, how could the two families still be in-laws?

Liu Zhan's expression changed even more, "Father-in-law..."

"Are you deaf? Don't call me father-in-law anymore!" Master Mei's anger rose even higher, and the more he looked at Liu Zhan, the more hateful and displeasing he became.

Liu Zhan fell silent, but tugged at Mei Yingxue's sleeve. Mei Yingxue was stunned when Master Mei said he wanted them to divorce, and it took her a long time to react. Divorce? Did he want her to separate from Liu Zhan?

No, no, she instinctively felt a sense of rejection; she didn't want to leave Liu Zhan.

Feeling that Liu Zhan and her father's gazes were fixed on her, Mei Yingxue bit her lip and forced a smile. "Father, my miscarriage has nothing to do with my husband. Please don't misunderstand him."

"Hmph, it's none of his business? Then what about your elder brother's business? Does it have anything to do with the Liu family?" Mei Yingxue's defense of Liu Zhan clearly angered Master Mei even more, and his gaze toward Mei Yingxue became increasingly sharp.

Mei Yingxue felt a little panicked, but she didn't show much panic on her face. She said urgently, "Father, my brother's matter has nothing to do with the Liu family, and even less with Liu Zhan!"

"Nothing to do with it? Hmph, do you think your father is blind and deaf?" Master Mei sneered. "It's all over Rong Jincheng. If your elder brother's death has nothing to do with the Liu family, then why are Liu Xuan and Madam Liu still in prison?"

Mei Yingxue's face paled even more. Thinking of the story she had prepared, she continued, "Father-in-law and mother-in-law were both wronged. That day, the servants of the Liu family found my elder brother's body outside. Father-in-law and mother-in-law couldn't bear to leave my elder brother's body exposed in the wilderness, so they had someone bring my elder brother's body back to the Liu family for safekeeping. Father-in-law and mother-in-law's decision was out of good intentions, but who would have thought it would bring disaster upon them? Father, you must find out the truth!"

Master Mei's eyes narrowed, and his gaze toward Mei Yingxue shifted repeatedly. A hint of sarcasm gradually spread across his eyes, hidden very deeply, but it was noticed by the Prince of Bohai and An Mi, who were watching all of this.

Bohai King and An Mi also raised a hint of sarcasm on their lips. Bai Yi was quite surprised that Mei Yingxue would speak up for the Liu family like this. However, An Mi, who knew Mei Yingxue better, understood her actions more clearly.

Mei Yingxue probably has some feelings for Liu Zhan. That day, Mei Yingxue was able to endure the humiliation of having no guests for Liu Zhan, so how could she not be willing to protect the Liu family for Liu Zhan's sake?

You must know that Liu Zhan is by her side. If he uses the name of love to launch a passionate offensive, Mei Yingxue might not realize that there is an abyss ahead, but she might still lose her mind and jump in.

Mei Yingxue, are you sure that it's really worth it to disregard your elder brother's sacrifice for someone like Liu Zhan?

A hint of coldness flashed in her eyes, and Anmi continued to watch this good show quietly.

Meanwhile, Master Mei just stared at Mei Yingxue without saying a word for a long time. Mei Yingxue felt a little uneasy under his gaze, but she forced herself to remain calm. She knew that her father usually believed her, and she had told the truth about her miscarriage without hiding anything. As long as she didn't give herself away, her father wouldn't suspect anything.

However, she didn't know how long she could endure under her father's gaze, and the panic in her heart grew stronger.

After an unknown amount of time, Master Mei, who had been staring intently at Mei Yingxue, finally spoke again. He beckoned to Mei Yingxue, "Yingxue, come here!"

Mei Yingxue paused for a moment, but said nothing. She glanced at Liu Zhan, walked up to Master Mei, and softly called out, "Father..."

Master Mei reached out and took Mei Yingxue's wrist, gently patting the back of her hand. Feeling the coldness of her hand, he frowned slightly and said with pity, "Why are your hands so cold?"

Almost no one expected Master Mei to say such a thing, not even Mei Yingxue. Mei Yingxue was stunned for a moment, thinking to herself, "Father still cares about me so much. It seems he will believe what I say."

A smile appeared on Mei Yingxue's face. Just as she was thinking this, she saw the pity in Master Mei's eyes suddenly turn into a sharpness that burst forth without any concealment. The large hand holding her wrist also tightened suddenly, and he pulled her towards the corpse of Young Master Mei lying on the wooden board without any pity.

"Ah... Father..." Mei Yingxue was caught off guard and exclaimed in surprise. Liu Zhan also stepped forward, but he did not stop her.

As soon as Mei Yingxue called out "Father," she felt a large hand grip her neck tightly. The powerful force pushed her face next to the corpse of Young Master Mei. When Mei Yingxue realized what was happening, she looked up and saw the gruesome holes in Young Master Mei's body. Fear and disgust surged through her.

What was her father going to do? She could already sense how intense his anger was!

Everyone watched this scene, trying to guess Master Mei's intentions.

Although Master Mei tried his best to suppress his anger, the veins on his forehead still throbbed uncontrollably. Looking at his daughter's terror, he then looked at the pale corpse and said, word by word, "Yingxue, say what you just said again in front of your elder brother. Have you thought it through?"

He's giving her a chance, one last chance!