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The word "divorce" struck like thunder in Chen Yuantu's ears. He was momentarily stunned, but then his anger flared, twisting his once handsome face into a grimace.
"Preposterous! The Thousand Emperor Holy Nation has existed for thousands of years, and never has there been a case of a woman seeking a divorce! You want to leave? Let me tell you, unless I give you a divorce decree, you will stay in the Wuding Marquisate until you grow old and die!"
Chen Yuantu's roar echoed in Shen Wanzhou's ears, making them ring and awakening her to a serious problem. In the chaotic Thousand Emperor Holy Nation, where the human race was in turmoil and war raged on, women held a lowly status, regarded as mere appendages to men.
If she wanted a divorce, she indeed needed Chen Yuantu's consent; otherwise, their marital bond could never be severed. She had no way to escape the Wuding Marquisate, let alone protect the child growing within her.
If Chen Yuantu refused to agree to the divorce, how could she hope to break free from the Wuding Marquisate? Despair wrapped around her like an invisible net, nearly suffocating her.
Taking a deep breath, Shen Wanzhou forced back her tears and steeled herself to remain calm. Her mind raced as a bold idea began to take shape. She couldn't confront Chen Yuantu directly; instead, she would retreat strategically and find another way!
Her gaze slowly shifted toward Xu Yan'er as a spark of inspiration ignited in her mind. If the Marquis refused to grant her a divorce, did that mean he intended to acknowledge her as his legitimate wife? If he insisted on keeping her in the marquisate, then he could forget about taking Xu Yan'er as a concubine!
Chen Yuantu, who had been seething with rage, was doused with cold water by Shen Wanzhou's words. He froze for a moment and instinctively pulled Xu Yan'er closer in concern.
Xu Yan'er felt alarm bells ringing in her heart and looked up at Chen Yuantu with an even more pitiful expression. "Marquis," she said softly, "look at Shen Wanzhou; she has no good intentions! If she stays in the marquisate, how can I have any good days left?"
Xu Yan'er’s frail body trembled gently in Chen Yuantu's embrace, her big watery eyes filling with tears that made her look even more pitiful. A few glistening droplets rolled down her fair cheeks like rain on pear blossoms, evoking sympathy.
Chen Yuantu was most susceptible to Xu Yan'er’s delicate demeanor; he panicked instantly and began gently patting her back while soothingly saying, "Yan'er, don’t be afraid. I’m here; I will never let anyone bully you!"
As he spoke, he glared fiercely at Shen Wanzhou as if she were some irredeemable villain. "Look at what you've done! Yan'er is not as wild and rough as you; she is precious! If anything happens to her, I will hold you responsible!"
Chen Yuantu held Xu Yan'er protectively, looking at Shen Wanzhou with disdain as if she were something filthy. "Stop your nonsense! Yan'er is gentle and understanding; how can someone like you compare?"
Shen Wanzhou sneered inwardly but maintained an impassive facade. Since the Marquis insisted on this stance, then let him write up a divorce decree soon to free her and allow him to be with Miss Xu!
Chen Yuantu was particularly concerned about his reputation; if he didn’t grant the divorce, wouldn’t that make people think he was afraid of his wife?
How could the esteemed Wuding Marquis be controlled by a mere woman?
With this thought in mind, Chen Yuantu's anger flared. Without a second thought, he agreed to the divorce. A divorce decree? This Lord was not afraid of a woman!
He turned and commanded his servant, "Bring me ink and paper!"
Seeing this, Xu Yan'er felt a surge of delight, her gaze towards Shen Wanzhou filled with triumph and provocation.
Shen Wanzhou remained calm, as if she had anticipated everything.
Soon, the servant prepared the writing materials.
With a sweeping motion, Chen Yuantu wrote the divorce decree swiftly. He tossed the document in front of Shen Wanzhou with a cold smirk. "Shen Wanzhou, from this day forth, we have nothing to do with each other! Get out of the marquisate at once, and never let me see you again!"
Bending down, Shen Wanzhou picked up the decree and read it carefully. Once she confirmed its accuracy, she slowly raised her head to look at Chen Yuantu.
There was no sadness or longing in her eyes—only endless coldness and mockery. "Chen Yuantu, I hope you won't regret this decision in the future."
With that, she turned to leave without hesitation.
Beside them, Old Madam's expression darkened as she hurriedly leaned into Chen Yuantu's ear to whisper a few words.
Chen Yuantu's expression changed as he cast a cold glance at Shen Wanzhou, who was about to step out of the room.
"Wait!"
Shen Wanzhou paused but did not turn back. "What is it, Marquis? Do you have further instructions?"
Chen Yuantu stepped closer, looking down at her. "This Lord just remembered that after many years of marriage, you brought quite a few items into the Wuding Marquisate. If you are leaving, those items must stay behind!"
Shen Wanzhou laughed as if she had heard a ridiculous joke. She had insisted on marrying Chen Yuantu to support him in rising to power. Yet now, the first person he targeted was none other than her—who was carrying his child!
"Chen Yuantu, I truly misjudged you! I thought you were merely ungrateful; I never expected you to be so shameless!"
Her words infuriated him. "How dare you speak to This Lord like that! You are just a discarded woman!"
"Just because I am Shen Family's legitimate daughter!" Shen Wanzhou shot back fiercely, locking eyes with him. "I will never let you two scoundrels take advantage of me!"
Chen Li couldn't help but want to applaud her boldness.
"Mother, well said! We absolutely cannot bow down to scoundrels!"
Chen Yuantu sneered, "Shen Wanzhou, if you don't bring out the dowry, don't blame This Lord for taking action. If I happen to harm the bastard in your belly and make you lose it, that would be normal!"
"You dare!" Shen Wanzhou's eyes widened in anger as she straightened her back, protecting her belly with her hands. "Chen Yuantu, how cruel of you! This is your child, your flesh and blood! How can you say such things?"
Even the unborn Chen Li felt a chill run down his spine.
What the hell! Is this really my biological father? What a total scoundrel! Not only does he burn bridges after crossing them, but he's also despicable and shameless! Just wait until I’m born; I’ll make sure to teach you a lesson!
Chen Yuantu clapped his hands, and suddenly four burly guards rushed in from outside, surrounding Shen Wanzhou completely.
Each of these guards exuded a steady aura, clearly strong practitioners at the first level of Coagulation.
Shen Wanzhou's heart sank, and she instinctively took a step back. Although she came from a military family and had trained since childhood, she was still a pampered young lady. With her father and brothers protecting her, how could she possibly stand against these wolf-like guards?
Seeing her panic-stricken expression, Chen Yuantu felt a surge of satisfaction. He stepped closer to Shen Wanzhou, a sinister smile creeping onto his face. "Shen Wanzhou, I'll ask you one last time: do you want the child or the dowry?"
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