Chapter 145 Giving Up 1

After Chen Shiyi left for a while, the nanny came in to report, “Your Highness, the Lady of the Wang family has arrived.”

Wang Fei knew that her sister-in-law had come for this matter upon hearing that her sister-in-law had arrived.

Calmly, she said, “Please come in.”

“Understood.”

The nanny went outside and asked the Lady of the Wang family to sit in the small reception room in the  courtyard. Wang Fei quickly tidied up and soon arrived.

The Lady of the Wang family, upon seeing Wang Fei, didn’t beat around the bush and directly asked, “Are you seeking a divorce from Ning Wang?”

Wang Fei nodded.

“The divorce papers have already been sent to the royal family.”

The Lady of the Wang family remained silent for a while before asking, “He done something he shouldn’t have done again?”

Wang Fei shook her head.

The Lady of the Wang family continued, “Then why?”

After being repeatedly questioned by those around her, Wang Fei felt a bit tired. However, as this was her sister-in-law, she gathered her spirits and replied, “Sister, after so many years of entanglement, I am tired. Now that Shinzi’s position is secure, I don’t want to endure it anymore.”

Upon hearing this response, it was within the Lady of the Wang family’s expectations. When she married into the Wang family, Wang Fei had not yet married Ning Wang. The two sisters-in-law had spent a long time together, so the Lady of the Wang family had a good understanding of her temperament.

However, she couldn’t let her have her own way at this moment.

After some consideration, she spoke up, “Firstly, Shinzi’s current position is secure because you are Ning Wang’s legal wife. If you get divorce, there may be uncertainties in the future. Secondly, if you do divorce, it will undoubtedly affect Sister Ling and Sister Gui’er, who are currently discussing marriage.”

Wang Fei’s expression changed.

Although she knew that her sister-in-law had come at this time to persuade her, Wang Fei still felt a bit uncomfortable. After all, for so many years, she had always relied on the support and tolerance of her family. Now, with her family suddenly changing their attitude, she found it somewhat unfamiliar.

It was understandable, considering that her parents were no longer around, and her elder brother and sister-in-law were now in charge. Naturally, they had to pay more attention to their daughter, which was only natural.

Wang Fei smiled and said, “Sister-in-law, when the Empress divorced, the Shu family could bear it. How come our Wang family can’t even compare to the Shu family?”

Having had a harmonious relationship with her younger sister-in-law for many years, the Lady of the Wang family didn’t want to be too sharp in her words. However, since Wang Fei insisted, she had to say, “The Empress’s divorce was out of helplessness. The third son of the Anding Marquis posted a notice himself, stating that he didn’t want his legal wife and intended to marry a commoner girl, insulting the Shu family. When the Shu family came to negotiate, he even attempted to cause the Empress to miscarry, showing his cruelty to his legal wife. The Empress had no choice but to divorce, so others can understand.”

“But you are different. Although Ning Wang made a promise not to take concubines when he sought marriage, it is common for men to have concubines. For so many years, you have refused to let Ning Wang take concubines, and we have all supported you. Regardless of the process, the Ning mansion currently doesn’t even have a concubine’s room. In this situation, if you still seek a divorce, how will it not become gossip for everyone to talk about the Wang family girl?”

What she didn’t say was that because of Wang Fei’s actions over the years, the Wang family girl had gained a reputation for jealousy.

Upon hearing this, Wang Fei’s lips curled into a sarcastic smile. Clearly, it was Ning Wang who broke his promise, yet it was the Wang family girl who was being criticized.

The Lady of the Wang family continued, “Moreover, the Empress was just the second the first wife of an Shaoyu before. You are the daughter-in-law of a noble family, the younger sister of the former Emperor, the legitimate wife of the Emperor’s paternal uncle, the Empress’s mother. How can divorce be taken lightly!”

Wang Fei’s tone turned dry as she responded, “Sister-in-law, it’s my fault that I have implicated Sister Ling and Sister Gui’er.”

Seeing the desolate look on her younger sister-in-law’s face, the Lady of the Wang family softened her gaze and said, “Fei, you’re not only your Sister Ling and Sister Gui’er’s aunt, but you are also Shinzi mother. Now that you are a senior in life, you must also think about the children.”

Wang Fei remained silent, lost in her thoughts.

The Lady of the Wang family also felt somewhat uncomfortable. For so many years, both her husband and herself had indulged and spoiled the younger sister-in-law. They had never spoken such harsh words before.

Thinking it over, she stood up and sat next to Wang Fei, holding her hand.

Wang Fei gently withdrew her hand.

Feeling a bit awkward, the Lady of the Wang family spoke with a serious tone, “Fei, I know that before, Father and Mother never asked anything of you, only wishing for your happiness. But in this world, there is no absolute smooth sailing. It’s all about weighing options and choosing the best outcome.”

“Think carefully. Is it better to divorce Ning Wang now, causing a city-wide uproar and fear among the younger generation, or to consider yourself already divorced from Ning Wang, living your own life as if he no longer exists, ensuring a smoother future.”

…

On the other side, after Chen Shiyi returned to her courtyard, her husband had not left yet. Seeing Chen Shiyi return, he asked casually while tidying his official robes, “What did you talk to Mother about?”

Chen Shiyi walked over, took the clothes from Shinzi hand, and helped him tidy up, saying, “I asked Mother if she could reconsider the divorce. If she divorces, she won’t stay in the mansion anymore. When you are not in the mansion, I won’t even have someone to talk to. In the future, when we have children, they won’t have the joy of having Mother by their side.”

As she spoke, Chen Shiyi couldn’t help but touch her abdomen. Her period was a few days late, and she wasn’t sure if she was pregnant.

Shinzi smiled and said, “Follow Mother, even if she’s not in the mansion, I can visit her regularly. If you miss her, you can go out to see her anytime.”

Chen Shiyi said, “I don’t feel at ease when Mother is not in the mansion. Having an elder by my side brings peace of mind.”

Shinzi smiled, “You get along well with Mother.”

Chen Shiyi sighed inwardly. They did get along well. She respected and obeyed her mother, and the her mother treated her well. However, after today’s events, she feared that her mother-in-law might have some opinions about her.

These words shouldn’t have been spoken by a daughter-in-law, but on one hand, she was worried about her and her son’s future situation, and on the other hand, she genuinely cared for her.

– The next day.

 The two young ladies from the Wang family came to visit the Ning Wang Fei again. Upon hearing the report from the housekeeper, the Wang Fei furrowed her brows in annoyance.

On ordinary days, she would be very happy to see her two nieces, but now… The housekeeper pondered and said, “Should we say that you are not feeling well and ask the two young ladies to come another day?”

 The Wang Fei waved her hand, “Let them in.” “Yes!” The housekeeper sighed quietly, then went out to personally lead the two young ladies from the Wang family into the inner room. Seeing her two nieces, She smiled and said, “Sister Ling and Sister Gui’er why are you here.”