Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law-Chapter 417: The Divorce Is Final

Princess Consort Huai actually proposed to separate from Prince Huai.

At first, Xu Guozhong thought he had misread it, but after going over it several times, he realized he hadn’t.

Holding Xiao Yunxi’s memorial, Xu Guozhong stood up and laughed loudly: "Chu Yi, oh Chu Yi, never thought you’d have a day like this."

Chu Yi is the name of Prince Huai.

Throughout the ages, from ancient times to the present, regardless of the dynasty, if a man’s wife proposes to separate, for him, it is always a humiliation.

Although he had thought that this memorial might have been forced upon Xiao Yunxi by Chen Mo, it had nothing to do with him. Prince Huai was his enemy, and anything that could make his enemy bleed internally was something he naturally wanted to see through.

Besides, even if it was forced by Chen Mo, now that it’s been written as a memorial, it counts as a "request" from Chen Mo. There’s no need for him to upset Chen Mo.

Soon, the news that Princess Consort Huai, Xiao Yunxi, wanted to separate from Prince Huai, Chu Yi, spread rapidly throughout Luonan City.

To disgust Prince Huai, Xu Guozhong even personally sent someone to Fengzhou to deliver the Holy Decree approving Xiao Yunxi’s separation to Prince Huai, and he expedited it.

...

Xiao Family.

After leaving Linzhou, Xiao Quan dared not rest for a moment on the way and finally returned to the family on October 15.

Xiao Jing had long received news of his daughter’s desire to separate from Prince Huai and was waiting for Xiao Quan to come back for a decision.

Upon learning that Xiao Quan had returned, Xiao Jing invited him to the study to meet alone immediately.

As soon as Xiao Quan entered the study, he said, "Patriarch, I saw cousin in Wuguan, and she said she once wrote a letter to the family when she was in Wuguan. Did the Patriarch receive it?"

Xiao Jing’s face darkened, and he nodded, then asked, "Is Chen Mo willing to let Yunxi and the Crown Prince return?"

Xiao Quan shook his head and then said angrily, "That Chen Mo is a vile scoundrel, originating from the bottom rung. His deeds and words are utterly crude..."

Saying this, Xiao Quan recounted the encounter with Chen Mo to Xiao Jing.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jing wavered, his head spinning. Had it not been for Xiao Quan’s timely support, Xiao Jing, a dignified Upper-Grade Martial Artist, might have fallen to the ground.

"Patriarch." Xiao Quan was somewhat panicked.

After Xiao Chongrong’s death in battle, Xiao Jing was the sole pillar of the Xiao Family. If something were to happen to him, the Xiao Family would be finished.

Xiao Jing waved his hand, saying sternly: "So Yunxi has long colluded with Chen Mo in secret and now is determined to submit to that Chen Mo scoundrel, entirely severing her marital ties with Prince Huai?"

"Patriarch, I believe this is not cousin’s true intention. It must be an act of desperation under the coercion of that despicable Chen Mo." Seeing Xiao Jing’s face, Xiao Quan quickly spoke up for his cousin.

"Whether it’s coercion is not so important at this point. Yunxi mentioned in her letter that once reported to the court, if Your Majesty approves, then the separation would be finalized. People won’t care about any potential hidden truths once the news is out. It can be imagined that Prince Huai and the Xiao Family would certainly become the laughingstock of the world. The royal family highly values their reputation, and besides, the Crown Prince is in Chen Mo’s hands. Without this connection, the relationship between the Xiao Family and Prince Huai is beyond repair." Xiao Jing stated.

The Xiao Family would also become a laughingstock.

Because Xiao Yunxi is a daughter of the Xiao Family, her actions would definitely make the world think the Xiao Family failed to teach their daughter properly; otherwise, how could she do such a thing?

Family reputation is extremely important to the Xiao Family.

Due to Xiao Yunxi’s unique identity, the Xiao Family can’t handle her matter like how the Ning Family dealt with Ning Wan.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Quan’s expression changed slightly, knowing the relationship between the Xiao Family and Prince Huai was beyond salvaging.

Think from another perspective, if he were Prince Huai, upon learning that his wife wanted to separate from him, and her family was in the enemy’s grip,

Then he would certainly think that his wife’s family betrayed him and sided with the enemy to protect themselves.

And her separation was the family’s idea.

"Patriarch, what should we do now?" Xiao Quan asked.

What can be done?

Xiao Jing too was at a loss.

"We can only wait for news from Luonan, hoping that Your Majesty can withstand Xu Guozhong’s pressure and not approve Yunxi’s separation." Although saying this, Xiao Jing knew this was utterly impossible.

Not to mention whether the Emperor could withstand Xu Guozhong’s pressure.

It’s likely that the separation memorial wouldn’t even reach the Emperor, as it would already be approved by Xu Guozhong.

Yet Xiao Quan still pursued, "What if... if Your Majesty approves?"

"If approved..."

Xiao Jing paced back and forth a few times in the study before finally saying, "Then we can only do as Yunxi’s letter said."

Lean towards Chen Mo.

Xiao Quan remained silent, suddenly feeling flames under his feet.

Despite Chen Mo’s current upheaval.

Given his background, and having developed for less than four years.

Even if his goal is to defeat Prince Huai, ultimately, the world still belongs to the Chu family; no matter how large he grows, he remains without name or status.

The Celestial Master Army is strong too, but now?

There’s still King Chong, Xu Guozhong, Yang Xian, Xiliang, and so on.

The Xiao Family would bear a significant risk by aligning with Chen Mo.

...

By the end of November, unsurprisingly, Xiao Jing received news from Luonan that the Emperor had approved Xiao Yunxi’s separation.

Seeing that matters were settled, Xiao Jing sent Xiao Quan to Linzhou once again.

Fengzhou.

After days of recuperation, Prince Huai’s mental state improved significantly, having resolved some of his inner conflicts.

Believing that although his wives had an affair with Chen Mo, at least his sons and daughters were his own.

As for his wives, he decided he wouldn’t touch them in the future.

With his status, he didn’t lack women, and at worst, he could marry a few more newcomers.

Moreover, the matter of his wives’ affair with Chen Mo was, up to then, only a suspicion, not confirmed. While likely true, the suspicion served as a fig leaf, allowing him to maintain some dignity.

With such thoughts, Prince Huai was not so depressed anymore, and he no longer had those nightmares at night.

At that moment, a personal soldier stepped in.

"Prince, a Holy Decree has arrived from the court. The eunuch delivering it requests that you receive the decree," the soldier said.

Prince Huai was taken aback, finding it peculiar.

Now, the court is ruled by Xu Guozhong. After he declared Prince Huai as a rebellious party, he dismissed him and his subordinates from court offices, never crossing paths again. Why then did a decree come?

However, it was Xu Guozhong who labeled him a rebel; Prince Huai did not acknowledge it. He still recognized the Emperor in Luonan. Failing to do so would make him a real rebel.

Hence, he still had to receive the decree.

Of course, anything unfavorable to him, he would attribute to Xu Guozhong’s intentions, opting not to recognize it if need be.

And so, he took his confidants to receive the decree.

When the eunuch finished reading the decree, everyone in the hall was left dumbfounded.