Quick Wear: Reversing Life

Chapter 511: The eldest daughter-in-law of a wealthy family (33)

Most of the noble families in this dynasty divorced their wives, and there were few women who could successfully divorce.

Hongxiu was worried that Zhao Su would not sign and seal the divorce agreement. If the divorce failed, he might be punished, and life in the Marquis' Mansion would be even more difficult in the future.

Fu Huaiying told Hongxiu not to think too much and just do as she said.

Unexpectedly, Fu Huaiying actually asked Zhao Su to voluntarily put his fingerprints on the divorce agreement.

"From now on, this will be our home." Fu Huaiying stood in the yard and said to Hongxiu, "Come with me to the pawnshop tomorrow to pick out two maids and servants."

"Madam, that Hongling..."

Fu Huaiying said, "She wanted to protect her parents and sister, so she volunteered to be a witness and is now in jail."

"What about Madam Yan?"

Fu Huaiying chuckled, "Her eldest son is serving in a local government position. For the sake of their legitimate son's career, Fu Hongchuan and the Yan family will protect her no matter what."

"Then she is..."

According to the laws of this dynasty, Yan Binghua's administration of chronic poison to Huai Ying, which caused her infertility, falls under the category of "killing by poison". It was intentional murder but did not cause death. It was treated as murder with injury and should be sentenced to death by hanging.

Moreover, if the lady killed her offspring, it would be considered as "murder of relatives above the age of 18", which may be a serious crime among the "Ten Evils" and cannot be pardoned.

If Fu Hongchuan knew about it, he should be charged as an accomplice to murder.

But Fu Hongchuan happened to be the Minister of War, and Yan Binghua's father was also an official in the court.

The Dali Temple will never make judgments according to the law.

Officials in the court protect each other, and it is impossible that Fu Hongchuan has been in the Ministry of War for so many years without any tricks.

And for the sake of his legitimate son, Fu Hongchuan will definitely protect Yan Binghua.

And the Marquis' Mansion will definitely help the Fu family to smooth things over for Zhao Tunan.

The future legitimate son who inherits the title must not have a tainted foreign family.

Furthermore, she was only a concubine's daughter, and had just divorced the Marquis of Dingbei. The government couldn't possibly be unaware of the severity of the crime, and would certainly give Yan Binghua a lenient punishment.

The result will definitely be as Fu Huaiying expected, Yan Binghua will only be sentenced to exile, or even be able to avoid this punishment by paying a ransom.

Therefore, when Fu Hongchuan found Fu Huaiying to make peace, Fu Huaiying took the opportunity to blackmail him.

...

If Fu Huaiying had to be involved, Fu Hongchuan would naturally be able to help Yan Binghua, but if Fu Huaiying was willing to reconcile, the matter would be much easier to resolve.

So Fu Hongchuan found Fu Huaiying and persuaded her to forgive Yan Binghua this time because Yan Binghua had not treated her harshly in the past and Fu Shuyue had been quite nice to her.

"As long as you nod, I will agree to any conditions you offer, okay?"

Fu Hongchuan was simmering with anger, but he suppressed his anger and said to Fu Huaiying kindly, "Your mother loves her son so much that she's getting old and confused! She's not targeting you."

"That medicine is only used for female infertility. She didn't know that taking too much of it could be toxic... She truly regrets it!"

Fu Huaiying sneered: "Father, do you mean I deserve it? That I don't deserve to have my own child?"

"I followed my parents' orders and married into the Marquis's mansion, working like a slave for five years. And yet, Mother still thinks it's not enough and wants to squeeze every last bit of value out of me!"

Fu Hongchuan never thought that he would encounter such a disaster in his life.

Fu Huaiying used to be very obedient and well-behaved, but no one knew when she became so sharp-tongued and even took the initiative to divorce Marquis Dingbei!

However, Fu Hongchuan also thought that this concubine's daughter seemed to be quite favored by the eldest princess, so he did not dare to offend her easily. He said helplessly: "Ying'er, then tell me, what do you want in exchange for your consent?"

Seeing this, Fu Huaiying stopped arguing and put forward his own request.

The first is the indenture of Hongling’s parents.

Hongling's parents signed a death contract, and no one could redeem them unless their master agreed to release them.

Since he has promised something, Fu Huaiying will do it.

The second is the deed to a farm in the suburbs of Beijing.

The last thing was a document severing the father-daughter relationship.

Fu Hongchuan didn't expect Fu Huaiying to be so ruthless. Since ancient times, women have obeyed their fathers at home, their husbands after marriage, and their sons after their husbands' death.

Fu Huaiying's words were simply shocking.

"you you!"

Fu Huaiying said: "This is the condition I offer. Either you agree to it, or watch Yan Binghua go into exile."

Compared to an insignificant concubine's daughter, or a woman who had just divorced her husband, she was naturally not as important as Yan Binghua.

Fu Hongchuan quickly had someone bring what Fu Huaiying wanted.

After confirming that everything was correct, Fu Huaiying agreed to the settlement in court.

Fu Huaiying clearly saw that everyone in the yamen was relieved.

In the end, Yan Binghua was only beaten with twenty boards before Fu Hongchuan took her home to recuperate.

Hongling was the victim and was exiled.

Fu Huaiying personally went to see Hongling in prison and told her that her parents had been sent out of the capital and settled down.

But this matter always needs a scapegoat, and Hongling is not completely innocent, so the blame can only be pinned on her.

At least I still have my life.

"Take care of yourself from now on."

Hongling was moved to tears.

-

The imperial examination finally kicked off at the end of May.

The "Zuixianlou" restaurant also opened in this lively atmosphere.

The signboard is carved from sandalwood and filled with gold powder. A bamboo silk lantern hangs next to it. A turquoise silk curtain hangs under the porch. A pair of stone-carved Hu servants stand on both sides of the door to welcome guests.

The restaurant opened just in time for the imperial examination, so the owner, Lu Xuyuan, put up a sign at the door.

"All students coming to Beijing to take the imperial examinations can enjoy a free cup of tea and snacks at our restaurant with their floating tickets. I wish all students success in the imperial examinations and the highest honors."

People passing by found it novel.

"'Zuixianlou'? Wasn't this the Changle Restaurant before? Why did they change it to another restaurant?"

"You haven't been to the East Market in a while, right? Changle has been closed for a long time! People died from eating there, and later it was even haunted!"

The waiter at the doorway, greeting customers, said with a smile, "It's gone! It's been haunted for a long time! Before we opened, our owner invited Master Wuxiang from Daxiangguo Temple to perform a ritual for the deceased, and it's no longer haunted."

"You actually invited Master Wuxiang?"

"Ladies, gentlemen, ladies, and gentlemen, please come in and try the delicious delicacies of our Zuixianlou! We guarantee that they are all delicious and unique!"

"New store opening three days 20% off!"

"With the Dragon Boat Festival approaching, each table will receive a stack of delicious glutinous rice dumplings! Choose from a variety of flavors!"

"We also have a vegetarian set meal called 'Ancient Temple Zhai Luohan'! You can come to the restaurant on vegetarian days!"

As soon as these words were spoken, passing monks and worshippers were attracted in.

"Hey, you know what, the decoration here is quite elegant!"

"Hey, boss, why is the sign on your door empty?"

The signs at the entrances of other restaurants will all write today's signature dishes, so why is there just a blank sign at the entrance of Zuixianlou?

Lu Xuyuan smiled and bowed, saying, "This is the 'Poetry Board'. Guests can write poems on it. Every month we will select the best ones and give them a jar of fine wine as a gift."