Chapter 374 Let’s End It Together

Xia Zhuoqin got the news and rushed back in a rage. As soon as he entered the room, he yelled, "What's going on? It's only been quiet for a few days, and you're causing trouble again?"

Zhou avoided the main point and cried, "I just talked about Jinxuan's affairs because I was quick-witted. I don't know who was the wicked person who blamed me. Now my sister-in-law is not willing to give in and wants to force you to divorce me..."

Xia Zhuoqin is now at the peak of his career. He has become well-known in the Ministry of Personnel and has established connections. What if a scandal like this happened in his family? Today, he heard in the Ministry of Personnel that even the Minister of Rites was ordered by the Emperor to go home and reflect on the past. He thought it was a joke, but he didn't expect it would be his turn so soon.

"They are immoral, but I think you are the one who is lacking in heart. Why do you bother to interfere with what they say? Don't you think that you are also a member of the Xia family? One word you say is worth a hundred words from others. The eldest sister-in-law values ​​the reputation of the Marquis's Mansion the most. How can she not be angry with you?"

Xia Zhuoqin was still clear-headed. As a member of the Xia family, what Zhou said would naturally be more credible. This was what made her sister-in-law angry.

"Then tell me what we should do now? Are you really going to divorce me? I am yours in life and your ghost in death. If you dare to divorce me, I will kill myself in front of you." Zhou threatened.

Chunwen knew his mother was in the wrong, but the punishment was too severe, so he said, "Father, mother must not divorce me. If she does, not only will I not be able to hold my head up high, but you will also lose face. And what about my sister's marriage?"

Yu Lian looked at her elder brother with gratitude. It was her elder brother who understood what she was thinking.

Xia Zhuoqin said unhappily, "Do you need to tell me that? But they are right. Your mother's behavior was really too ugly."

"Isn't it just a few gossips? Is it illegal? At most I can apologize to her and I won't say anything again. Is there any need to push her to a desperate situation?" Zhou said and started to cry again.

"Why are you crying? Shut up." Xia Zhuoqin was annoyed and shouted. He sat down and frowned in thought.

Zhou quickly shut up, like an old hen whose neck was suddenly pinched. She looked at the master hesitantly, thinking that as long as the master protected her, the matter might be salvaged.

Xia Zhuoqin was very annoyed. He had no choice but to risk his reputation and beg his elder brother and sister-in-law for help. It was better to embarrass himself in front of his family than to embarrass himself in public. His own future, his son's future, and his daughter's future were the most important.

Xia Zhuoqin made up his mind and glared at Zhou with disgust: "You made a mistake yourself, you should go and apologize to your elder brother and his wife, whether it's by kowtow or kneeling in the ancestral hall. Anyway, if you don't take it seriously this time, you won't pass."

Zhou nodded quickly: "I'll go and apologize."

As long as she could pass this level, she swore that she would never go against the people over there again in her life.

In the mansion of Marquis Jing'an, Youshi also called the Marquis back. After the couple discussed it, the Marquis firmly supported his wife's opinion. This Zhou was too unreasonable. If she wasn't taught a lesson, such a person was not worthy of being a member of the Xia family.

The couple was on high alert, and after waiting for a while, Xia Zhuoqin and his wife came over.

As soon as he entered the door, Xia Zhuoqin shouted, "Kneel down."

Zhou's eyes were red and swollen, and she was tearful. She knelt down hesitantly, but her fat, greasy face did not look pitiful no matter how much she cried.

"You have done this yourself, so you should explain it to your elder brother and his wife. Today, if he doesn't forgive you, you'd better get out of the Xia family." Xia Zhuoqin said angrily, showing a firm attitude to show that he would not cover up for anyone.

Yu Shi knew very well that these two were trying to trick themselves, so she just watched the show with cold eyes!
Zhou wiped her tears and sobbed, "Brother and sister-in-law, I was wrong. I really know I was wrong. When I heard those gossips, I should have stood up and argued with them, but I was afraid of offending people, so I just said a few ambiguous words. Brother and sister-in-law, please believe me, I absolutely did not mean to deliberately slander Jinxuan, let alone destroy the reputation of the Xia family. I know I was wrong, really wrong. If someone talks nonsense again in the future, I...I will definitely go up and fight them to the death."

Yu Shi wanted to laugh after hearing this. Zhou Shi was really good at talking. With these words, she completely absolved herself of all responsibility. She was the main force behind this rumor storm and a capable dog under Lin Shi. Now she has become someone who listens to gossip. She is just joining in the fun. She even pretends to fight to the death...

"Zhou, you can only lie to your uncle about these things. Today, in front of the Queen, the people who discussed with you all betrayed you. What you said and how you expressed your opinion were not only heard clearly by me, but also by the Queen." Yu said coldly. Xia Zhuoqin's face changed drastically. What? Isn't that the case? Even the Queen knows?
When Youshi saw Third Uncle's reaction, she knew she was right. Zhou must have been trying to avoid the important issues in front of Third Uncle. Otherwise, how could Third Uncle help her act? Third Uncle valued his career and title the most. The matter had become so serious that it had affected his official reputation. How could he still take it easy?
"What? Doesn't Third Uncle know? Today the emperor punished a large number of officials, saying that how can they be officials if they can't even manage their own women? Even Prince Yu was willing to abandon his concubine, so Third Uncle should also think carefully about it." Yu looked at Third Uncle with a sneer.

"You idiot, what did you say? Why don't you tell the truth?" Xia Zhuoqin was anxious. Let's not talk about Prince Yu, the Minister of Rites is a living example!
Seeing the master's attitude change drastically, Zhou panicked and said guiltily, "Really...I really didn't say anything. Those people deliberately framed me."

You said in a deep voice, "Did they deliberately frame you? These people interrogated us separately, and what they said was exactly the same. Do you have a grudge against them? Did they collude with each other to harm you? What qualifications and ability do you have to let those first- and second-rank imperial ladies frame you? Zhou, if you want to tell a lie, you should tell it in a decent way. Who do you think will believe what you said?"

Zhou knew she could no longer hide the truth, so she kowtowed repeatedly, this time for real, and the green tiles on the ground made a banging sound.

"I was confused for a moment, and I was bewildered by the devil. Sister-in-law, please be magnanimous and forgive me this time. I will never dare to do it again. I swear, if I disrespect you again, or say a word that is unfavorable to the Xia family, let me die miserably."

Xia Zhuoqin had completely forgotten the measures they had discussed before they came. All he could think about was whether he would be implicated. This incident was too big, and everyone knew what Zhou had done. If he didn't give up, he would probably suffer even greater losses.

The Marquis, who had been silent the whole time, snorted coldly, "Some mistakes can be made, everyone makes mistakes, but some mistakes cannot be made, sister-in-law, you made an outrageous mistake this time. As for whether to divorce your wife or not, it's up to you, Third Brother. But let me tell you something, if you don't want to divorce, then you two will have nothing to do with the Marquis of Jing'an's Mansion from now on, whether it's glory or desolation, you will each take care of your own business from now on. Of course, I will issue a statement to let everyone know that there is no relationship between you and me anymore. If you divorce, then you are still my brother, Xia Zhuofeng."

Zhou's face was pale and lifeless. The Marquis spoke lightly, but the pressure in it was as heavy as a thousand pounds. His attitude was clear and there was no room for negotiation. If you want to have a good relationship as husband and wife and advance and retreat together, then okay, he would never force her, but they can't be brothers.

Between the Marquis' Mansion and her, Zhou had no doubt that the master would choose the Marquis' Mansion.

"Master, you can't do this! A husband and wife are bound by a hundred days of grace. We have shared joys and sorrows for so many years. I have given birth to children for you and worked hard to run the household for you. You can't be so heartless..." Zhou knelt down and crawled to the master's side, grabbed his robe, and cried and begged.

Xia Zhuoqin's face was as black as a pot. He gritted his teeth and finally hardened his heart: "I have advised you so many times, but you never listened. Now you have brought this upon yourself. Who can you blame?"

Zhou burst into tears, "Isn't it all for the master and for this family? It was Lin who said that as long as I accomplish this, she will let Prince Yu promote you, and even Chunwen's career will be in her hands. And Liuli, yes, and Liuli, she said that as long as Jinxuan is driven away, she will be in charge of the Marquis' Mansion, and then the two families will be truly as close as one family. I made a mistake, but what about Liuli? Is she not wrong? She instigated me, why should she divorce me and Liuli will be fine?"

Zhou pointed at You angrily and said, "You just hate me in your heart and are taking advantage of this situation to drive me out of the Xia family. You have a very vicious heart. Don't deny it... You want to punish me according to the family rules and clan rules, right? You should punish your daughter-in-law first and then punish me. Otherwise, I will not accept it..."

When Youshi heard these words, she felt a sharp pain in her heart and her blood boiled.

Liuli swore so confidently and calmly in front of the Queen today that she was not involved. She didn't believe it, but she still wanted to believe her a little bit. However, Zhou shattered her little hope.

Liuli, oh Liuli, have you been possessed by a demon?
The Marquis was also shocked. He looked at Youshi and saw that her face turned pale with anger. He thought that Liuli must have really said those words.

Seeing that the two men were frightened by her, Zhou became more and more daring. Even if she was going to die, she had to drag someone with her.

You took a deep breath and said, "Very good, then let's end this together today."

"Ms. Zhou, do you dare to confront Liuli face to face about what you said?" Mrs. You asked in a deep voice.

Zhou wiped away her tears and said with her neck stiff, "Let's confront each other. She was the one who started it and harmed me. She can't stay out of it."

Youshi exchanged glances with the Marquis, and the Marquis nodded solemnly. Liuli had been making trouble again and again, and it was not a good idea to keep going on and on, so let's just put an end to it together!

After getting the Marquis's approval, Youshi said loudly, "Mother Sun, send someone to invite the Third Young Master and the Third Young Mistress over, immediately, right now."

(End of this chapter)