A glint of light flashed in Xunmi's eyes as he made up his mind.
He stood respectfully beside Prince An, neither standing out nor changing his expression.
Inspired by her daughter's words and truly heartbroken, Shangguan Yan stepped forward and knelt down.
"Your Majesty, I beg Your Majesty to bear witness for me."
Zongzheng Muye looked at Shangguan Yan with great interest; they could be considered childhood sweethearts.
She knew perfectly well how mild-mannered she was, and this was a rare occasion for her to ask her for help.
"What is it that the Prime Minister's wife has to ask me so earnestly?"
Shangguan Yan kowtowed and spoke with a firm look in her eyes.
"I, your humble servant, wish to divorce my husband today."
Completely ignoring the shock these words caused to the people in the hall, he continued speaking.
"I have been married into the Prime Minister's household for twenty years. Back then, the Prime Minister was just a minor scholar."
"It was only with the help of my father that I got to this point."
"But the Prime Minister shows no gratitude whatsoever. Over the years, he has allowed his concubines to suppress me, and I have endured it."
"Now they have gone even further, plotting to harm my two children."
"And to do such an absurd thing, I am just a woman, very timid."
"All I ask for is a peaceful life for my son and daughter. If even this cannot be fulfilled, then what has been the purpose of my years of forbearance?"
Shangguan Yan's face was covered in tears; more than twenty years had passed.
If she hadn't insisted on marrying Wenren Xiang, she wouldn't have ended up like this.
He almost caused his daughter to be scorned by thousands, but thankfully, it wasn't too late.
Xunmi and Wenren Lu had already knelt behind their mother the moment Shangguan Yan spoke.
After being provoked earlier, Wenren Xiang was frozen in place again, glaring angrily at Shangguan Yan kneeling on the ground.
He never imagined that someone who had been so weak all these years would dare to say something so shocking.
"Your Majesty, please grant me this request. From this day forward, I, Shangguan Yan, and my children will have no further connection with the Prime Minister's residence."
He took the paper and pen that Prince An had sent through the eunuch and quickly wrote down the letter of divorce.
After pressing her fingerprint, Shangguan Yan presented the letter of divorce to the person in a high position with both hands.
She made her proposal before the emperor not only to seek justice for herself, but also to give the Prime Minister's mansion a good slap in the face.
If they dare to scheme against her daughter, then they shouldn't blame her for turning the tables on them.
Her father is not dead yet, and it is not up to these dogs from the Prime Minister's mansion to bully her to such an extent.
Perhaps she had truly come to terms with things and understood them, Shangguan Yan abandoned her childhood principle of valuing harmony.
Reality taught her that just because you don't fight or compete doesn't mean others will let you off the hook.
Her searching eyes brightened; seeing her mother like this, she was relieved.
Only in this way can their mother be protected from being bullied when they or their younger brother are not around.
Zongzheng Muye was truly astonished by Shangguan Yan this time. It was the first time in thousands of years that he had heard of a wife divorcing her husband.
In an era where men were in charge and women were merely dependents, such a case would shock anyone.
"Hahaha, good, good! This is the first time Sister Yan has asked me for a favor, how could I refuse?"
"Xiao Quanzi, bring me my imperial seal."
Zongzheng Muye readily stamped the imperial seal on the letter of divorce, feeling quite emotional.
He casually wrote two imperial edicts; there were too many things to do today, and he needed to sort them out properly.
"Since you have no regrets, Your Highness, then stay in the Crown Prince's residence for the time being and think it over carefully. You are not allowed to leave the residence without being summoned."
"I have heard that Zhong Linyu is beautiful and charming, and has won my heart. Therefore, I hereby bestow upon her the title of Princess Roujia."
He waved his hand, signaling the group to leave.
As for his brother's glare or something, he didn't see it, really!
Zongzheng Mufeng was very unhappy. He had given his elder brother such an obvious hint, but his elder brother pretended not to see it. It was really something.
Even if his elder brother doesn't help him, he'll help himself, humph.
The crown prince was dumbfounded and could only watch helplessly as his father left.
He belatedly glanced at his lover beside him, a flash of annoyance crossing his eyes.
Although he did not regret marrying the person he loved, it did not mean that he was willing to give up his rights.
His father was clearly going to confine him to his quarters, and there was no time limit. He dared not think too deeply about what this meant.
Wenren Yunfei was also hit hard today. The person she had suppressed so badly had suddenly turned the tables.
Not only did she gain the emperor's favor, but she also hooked up with the handsome and captivating Prince An.
Damn it, I deliberately approached Prince An back then, but I didn't even get a glance from him.
Why should she be the heroine, the darling of heaven, when she's just a local woman?
It's always written in novels that those who travel through time live a glamorous life, lacking nothing in terms of fame, fortune, or money.
Since Wenren Yunfei has been given this opportunity, shouldn't she be allowed to come to this world and enjoy the adoration of everyone?
The demons in my heart are growing incessantly, and my distorted worldview is already on the verge of collapse.
Xunmi happily helped her mother and younger brother back to the Duke's mansion. When they left, she didn't even look at the scumbag who hadn't come to his senses yet.
Zongzheng Mufeng was resentful, but there was nothing he could do. After sending the beauty to the Duke's mansion, he left with a bitter expression.
He decided to go back and prepare the betrothal gifts so he could propose marriage tomorrow.
In short, if the mountain won't come to me, I'll go to the mountain.
Lord Shangguan Lian, the Duke, is nearing seventy and has been living at home cultivating his character and mind, detached from worldly affairs.
He spent his life on the battlefield and had two sons and a daughter. He always doted on his daughter.
No one objected to the daughter's request, which is why a mere scholar was able to marry the eldest daughter of the Duke.
Both of my sons are stationed at the border. Today, I was really angry when I suddenly heard the news about my grandson.
He's not even dead yet, and he already dares to start wasting the time of the young lady in the Duke's mansion.
But before he could even show his face, a servant came to say that his young mistress had divorced the prime minister.
He paused for a moment, then slapped the table and burst into laughter o(*≧▽≦)ツ┏━┓, not forgetting to shower her with praise.
"As expected of my daughter, Shangguan Lian. Good, good."
"Hurry up and tidy up the room, Miss and Young Master are coming back to stay."
Just as everything was ready, Shangguan Yan led her children into the Duke's mansion.
The Duke hadn't seen his daughter and her two grandchildren for many years and missed them dearly.
The family gathered together in the evening, a warm and harmonious scene.
Wenren Xiang returned home in a daze, only to realize that he, a dignified prime minister, had been divorced by his legal wife.
If word gets out, how will he maintain his standing in the capital? How will he ever face anyone again?
Even if they harbored resentment, there was nothing they could do; the Emperor had already agreed.
He gripped the paper tightly in his hand, wishing he could tear it up, but seeing the four bright red characters "By the Mandate of Heaven" on it, he had no choice but to hold back.
Some are happy, some are sad; those searching for Prince He'an are happy.