Chapter Eighty-two: The Matter is Settled

  "Can you speak in a way that doesn't sound so unpleasant?"

  Zhao Xiwei finished speaking and still used his very lewd eyes to wander over Shen Han and Mu Siyao, provoking Shen Han's extreme anger. He was that kind of person, so others had to be that kind of person too?

  "You're quite something, Shen Huan. From the moment I saw you yesterday, I knew you weren't an ordinary woman. Even Xiuzhu spoke up for you, and when you left, his face turned green with anger. He's always been protective of our family members, but now he's actually arguing with me over you. What kind of tricks do you have up your sleeve?"

  When she heard this, Shen Han was shocked in her heart. She never thought that Zhao Xiuzhuo, who had always been able to endure, would become so uncalm. Looking at Zhao Xiuzhuo again, there was only anger on his face, and he seemed not to have noticed anything unusual. As for Mu Siyao beside him, he already knew what he should know, and what he shouldn't know, he had known long ago. Shen Han didn't even bother to look at his expression at the moment.

  "Aren't you saying he's protecting his family? Before you give me the divorce papers, I'm still a member of the Zhao family. He's only protecting a mere word, if you want him to protect you, no problem, just come over and stamp your seal."

  As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Huan took out a piece of paper folded into small squares from her sleeve and unfolded it. The paper was densely covered with words. This move not only surprised Zhao Xiuhui but also caused a hint of surprise to flash across Mu Siyao's face. When did she prepare these?

  "Don't even think about it"

  "Zhao Xiwei, you don't have any feelings for me, and I don't have a good impression of you either. The two of us can't stand the sight of each other, so why are you persisting in pursuing me?"

  Shen Han's words left Zhao Xihui somewhat bewildered, and after careful thought, he had to admit that it was true - they hadn't known each other before, so how did things end up like they were sworn enemies?

  "No matter what, I will never acknowledge this resignation letter"

  Even if he was wrong in his heart, Zhao Xiwu was unwilling to admit defeat in front of others. Anyway, as long as he didn't nod and let Shen Han leave the Zhao family, no one could do anything about it.

  Shen Huan saw the situation and was somewhat anxious, but was stopped by Mu Siyao. He slowly stepped forward two steps, his lips still hanging with that enchanting smile, looking so gentle, but only Shen Huan understood that behind that smile was a hidden knife, a bloody lesson she had personally experienced.

  "If you are unwilling to give Shen Hanli a leave of absence, then we can only choose another way."

  The man in front of him had a smile on his face, but it still gave Zhao Xiwei an intangible sense of pressure. He couldn't help feeling a little hollow inside, but he still forced himself not to back down and could only shout loudly: "What method?"

  Seeing this, Mu Siyao laughed even more brightly. He would get anxious and yell, which just goes to show that he never had any intention of taking responsibility for it in the first place. If that's the case, then isn't this matter easy to handle?

  "You won't divorce her, then she'll divorce you."

  "Absurd"

  It wasn't Zhao Xiwei who spoke out, he was just opening his mouth and hadn't had a chance to speak yet. It couldn't be Shen Han either. Everyone followed the sound with their eyes and saw the woman standing behind Zhao Xiwei, her eyebrows and eyes full of anger at this moment. Obviously, that forceful rebuke came from her mouth.

  "Since ancient times, women have had to follow their husbands after marriage. There is only the principle that a husband can divorce his wife, but never has there been such an absurd saying that a wife can also divorce her husband."

  Su Yu's long silence and sudden outburst now made Mu Siyao narrow her eyes slightly, while Shen Huan also shifted his attention to her, scrutinizing her carefully.

  "Judging from the young lady's tone, she is indeed a learned person. Learned people always talk about reason and principle. Since ancient times, it has been considered reasonable for a woman to marry out and follow her husband. However, there is no law that says so; only husbands can divorce their wives, but not the other way around."

  Upon hearing this, Shen Huan couldn't help but secretly laugh in her heart. How could she have forgotten that this man was the crown prince's reader and was naturally well-versed in the current laws? This kind of paperwork would definitely not be difficult for him. However, he had actually waited until now to stand out, truly despicable.

  Mei Siyao didn't think that this sentence would make the other party compromise, although Su Yu's face did flash a hint of unease, and then she quickly regained her composure: "The reason for divorce is because the wife has problems with the three virtues and four morals. Since Shen Han entered the Zhao family, she has been a good daughter-in-law who is deeply loved by her mother-in-law and respected by her younger brother-in-law. Therefore, there is no reason for her to leave the Zhao family."

  "I think you still haven't figured out one thing, which is... it's not whether the Zhao family wants to drive her away or not, but whether she's willing to stay."

  Su Yu's face immediately fell, she took two steps forward and raised her voice slightly, appearing somewhat anxious: "The Zhao family has not wronged her, what is she dissatisfied with, that she must humiliate my husband like this?"

  Shen Han could only remain silent in the face of Su Yu's outburst, after all, she was so protective of Zhao Xiuwei, they must have had feelings for each other. Compared to herself, a wife without emotions, Su Yu's words were indeed more hurtful. However, Mu Siyao didn't have as much feminine benevolence as her, and immediately sneered: "Husband? Miss Su, are you asking if you've formally entered the Zhao family through marriage? If not, then don't even mention that word 'husband', you're not qualified to say it. You don't have the qualifications to speak out like this either. I'm only talking to you because Shen Han doesn't want things to get too ugly, but if you continue to be so ungrateful, don't blame me for being impolite."

  Mu Siyao's words were like a sharp knife, cutting off Su Yu's retort before it could even begin, leaving her unable to utter a single word. Her eyes sparkled with a fierce glint, and Shen Huan thought to herself that perhaps she had gone too far. After all, the one who was wronged was Zhao Xiuhe, and what did she have to do with Su Yu? Why must women make things difficult for other women?

  "Mu Si Yao..."

  "You don't understand anything, just know how to be soft-hearted"

  "What are you talking about? This is my own business. You've already taken it upon yourself to handle it for me, and now you won't even let me have a say in it..."

  Shen Huan had many complaints in her heart, but she could only silently put them away. After all, Mu Siyao was kind-hearted, and since he had been dealing with various people for a long time, he must have a good eye for judging others. If he even knew the name of that little woman and still scolded her like this, there must be something she didn't know about.

  Su Yu was perhaps enraged, and at this moment she didn't care about her image. She pointed at Mu Siyao and shouted: "Then I'd like to see how you can be so unscrupulous! You're always interfering in other people's family affairs, do you think you can cover the sky with one hand?"

  "Hehe... Don't mention that your father is just a small rich merchant, let alone he hasn't reached the level of being extremely wealthy yet? From top to bottom in the imperial court, there's no place where I can intervene according to the law, and even if it's just this small matter of divorce. Although I'm not a high-ranking official, I certainly can't do anything as great as covering the sky with one hand, but coincidentally, my position allows me to meddle in your family affairs... And I can clearly tell Miss Su that Zhao's family affair is definitely something I will take care of."