Favoring Concubines and Neglecting the Wife? The General’s Wife Calls it Quits and Divorces! – Chapter 26

Ch 26: The Legal Wife

Yuan Xueyue smiled faintly, “Since General despises me so much, why not grant a divorce?”

The words hung in the air, and the atmosphere turned silent.

Lin Yan’er immediately chimed in, “General, quickly agree to her request!”

“Madness! Madness! Everyone, calm down!” Old Madam Nian timely interjected, breaking the deadlock.

“All of you, leave. And Liangxian, you… take your woman and leave! We will discuss this matter another day!”

“Xueyue, come to Zhongsi Hall to see me.”

Having said that, Old Madam Nian, clutching her forehead, allowed Mama Cui to help her away.

This life was becoming too outrageous!

She needed to give these people some proper guidance.

Five years of marriage, without much interaction or friction, had led to this ridiculous situation!

After everyone had dispersed, Yuan Xueyue also arrived at Zhongsi Hall and sat down.

Mama Cui personally poured her tea, smiling and saying, “Madam, please take your time.”

Yuan Xueyue’s expression was cold, her heart already resolute.

Now that Old Madam knew that Guo Liangxian’s promotion was still hopeless, and he had been humiliated in the Imperial Palace, her arrogance had instantly vanished!

Old Madam Nian was still counting on Yuan Xueyue’s maiden home.

“Xueyue, you really shouldn’t casually mention divorce. It greatly affects the relationship between husband and wife. He is your husband.” Old Madam Nian began.

Yuan Xueyue lowered her gaze, not looking at Old Madam Nian, and said in a cool tone,

“He didn’t respect or cherish me as his wife from the beginning, so why should I persist?”

Old Madam Nian tutted, “Don’t say such discouraging words!”

“You are the formally betrothed wife of our Guo family, with the consent of both families’ elders. It was your father who personally proposed the marriage between you and Liangxian, do you remember?”

Yuan Xueyue nodded.

“You are not newlyweds anymore. Although you two have often been apart, it has been five years. You are no longer the little girl you once were. You are the mistress of a household, and you must think carefully before making any decisions.”

“What divorce? Ordinary people aren’t so fortunate as to simply continue living together if they want to, and separate if they don’t.”

“Not just our family, no husband’s family would casually grant you a divorce!”

Old Madam Nian became increasingly agitated, her voice forceful, “Even in death, you must be a ghost of our Guo family!”

Yuan Xueyue, “……”

Seeing that Yuan Xueyue remained indifferent, Old Madam Nian softened her tone,

“Divorce is absolutely out of the question. As for being divorced, it would do you no good. Bearing the stigma of being cast out by your husband’s family, you would not fare well anywhere. You would not find another husband to treat you well. Your reputation, and your family, would all be implicated, do you understand?”

Yuan Xueyue listened to Old Madam Nian’s words, understanding them perfectly.

For a woman, divorce was the most dignified option, but what husband’s family would easily grant their wife a divorce? It would either be that or a devastating divorce!

Yuan Xueyue was also aware of this, thinking of testing Guo Liangxian’s limits!

She had no other choice.

Her maiden home was hundreds of miles away, and she had no relatives or friends in the Capital City, only some of her father’s colleagues in political affairs, who were of no help at all.

And Guo Liangxian was also constantly challenging Yuan Xueyue’s limits, just like in the previous life.

In this life, however, Yuan Xueyue simply didn’t care.

The wife had not consummated the marriage, yet concubines were brought in one after another, and even a mistress entered the residence pregnant!

She had had enough of this life.

“Your daughter-in-law knows that Liangxian’s favoring concubines over his wife is a grave sin!” Yuan Xueyue said bluntly.

“Oh, why do you still not understand?”

“He favors his concubines, and you serve him. He is your husband!” Old Madam Nian said helplessly.

This daughter-in-law, how had she become so stubborn!

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“Mother-in-Law, forgive your daughter-in-law, but I cannot do that. Liangxian and I are no longer of one heart. Since Mother-in-Law values Ju Niuer so much, I might as well hand over the management of the household affairs to her.” Yuan Xueyue said.

Her words made Mama Cui’s eyes light up!

Madam’s decision was truly excellent!

Old Madam Nian immediately said, “Absolutely not! She is just a family servant, what is she! You are the mistress of this residence! How can a concubine be allowed to ride roughshod over you?”

Mama Cui’s face fell again.

Yuan Xueyue said, “It’s not impossible, as long as Mother-in-Law agrees.”

Old Madam Nian was so angry that she clutched her forehead and waved her hand repeatedly, “Leave!”

“Madam, please.”

Mama Cui stepped forward, signaling Yuan Xueyue to leave.

Old Madam Nian could not persuade Yuan Xueyue. This daughter-in-law was so stubborn, her heart was not with Guo Liangxian at all.

But Old Madam Nian just wouldn’t let Yuan Xueyue go!

This General’s Residence was more than worthy of Yuan Xueyue!

After sending Yuan Xueyue away, Old Madam Nian had Mama Cui summon Guo Liangxian.

The husband and wife passed each other, Yuan Xueyue not even glancing sideways, while Guo Liangxian’s eyes lingered on her for a moment. When he realized she wasn’t looking at him at all, he angrily turned his head and walked away!

Inside Zhongsi Hall.

Old Madam Nian looked at her son and said earnestly,

“I know you like that Miss Lin, and you can’t let her go. But in the end, Xueyue is your wife. You must pay more attention to the mistress’s feelings!”

Guo Liangxian said, “She doesn’t care about my feelings, why should I care about hers?”

Ever since he brought Lin Yan’er into the residence, he hadn’t seen any extra expression from Yuan Xueyue!

It seemed that this wife of five years had never had her heart in the Guo family!

Then what was the point of caring about this wife?

If Yuan Xueyue knew these words, she would also be helpless.

Sometimes, men were just perverse. When you cared about him, he found you nagging, unreasonable, and making a fuss!

When you didn’t care about him, he blamed you for not caring, for your heart not being in it.

Old Madam Nian was puzzled, “How is she not caring about you? Xueyue has been here with me, constantly thinking of taking concubines for you.”

Guo Liangxian said impatiently,

“It’s precisely because she’s constantly thinking of taking concubines for me that she doesn’t care that I’m her husband.”

Old Madam Nian, “……”

Who asked him to be her son?

Old Madam Nian had no choice but to defend him, “Alright, this constant bickering is not a solution. Xueyue’s heart has strayed, after all. Fortunately, you participated in the pacification of the Northwest this time. It doesn’t matter if His Majesty doesn’t value you.”

“You may not be able to do well in court affairs, but you must do well in the household. While it’s peaceful now, find some time soon to accompany Xueyue to her maiden home.”

“That way, you can also rekindle your relationship.”

Old Madam Nian arranged it this way.

Guo Liangxian was startled, “Go to her maiden home?”

Yuan Xueyue’s maiden home was in Lucheng, a hundred miles from the Frontier.

The journey was long and arduous, taking at least half a month, and at most two months. By then, Xing Ge’er would be attending School.

Old Madam Nian confirmed, “Don’t worry about Miss Lin. No matter how much you care for her, I won’t make things difficult for her. But you must take good care of Xueyue.”

“Ask for her opinion in the next two days. After visiting her maiden home, it will be easier for you to manage the Manor next time you return. Otherwise, it’s not a solution to be constantly rushing around.”

With Old Madam Nian’s instructions, Guo Liangxian’s mind seemed to clear up a lot.

He also reluctantly came to Liyuan Garden, preparing to sit down with Yuan Xueyue and have a good talk.

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