Quick Transmigration: The Mad Beauty Refuses to Be the Scapegoat!-Chapter 513 - 26: The Cannon Fodder Vase in the Scheming Novel (Part 26)
"Pah! Scumbag."
As a die-hard fan of the original novel, Little Buding felt both physically and mentally hurt.
Jiang Lai, however, slept soundly and peacefully. The next morning, she got up for her usual stroll, but this time she didn’t walk around her own courtyard. Instead, she walked straight to the outside of Chun Niang’s courtyard.
The early morning court session had long passed, but Chu Yunxuan came rushing out from inside. Seeing Jiang Lai at the doorway startled him, and he instinctively felt a bit flustered, blurting out a response.
"Just back from court, Chun Niang wasn’t feeling well, so I came to check on her."
Jiang Lai listened calmly to his nonsense, then pointed to the marks on Chu Yunxuan’s neck.
"Did you go to court or get into a fight with someone?"
Realizing he had been found out, Chu Yunxuan knew he could no longer hide it.
But soon, he felt it was ridiculous. He was the master of this household; these women were all his. Why should he have to sneak around to favor his own women?
So, he couldn’t be bothered to cover it up and turned to leave.
Seeing her goal achieved, Jiang Lai stood in place and called out.
"Your Highness, let’s divorce."
Chu Yunxuan stumbled, dumbfounded, and turned back to look at Jiang Lai, incredulous, thinking he must have misheard so early in the morning.
"What did you say?"
"A divorce."
"What nonsense are you spouting! Divorce? Have you gone mad?!"
This woman actually proactively said the words "divorce"!
Chu Yunxuan even wondered if he was still dreaming!
Wasn’t this woman supposed to cling to him desperately? How could she be the one to suggest divorce?
Jiang Lai’s face was calm.
"I actually had a guess about the dowry, and today’s events made it clear to me that you have no feelings for me.
The divorce paper is ready. Either I go to the Empress and Your Majesty for justice, or you stamp your fingerprint on it yourself."
Chu Yunxuan’s face changed colors from green to purple, from purple to black, like a revolving lantern, clearly unable to accept Jiang Lai’s proactive proposal for a divorce and her outright threat.
Wasn’t this woman wholeheartedly devoted to him? Just because he entered another woman’s room, does she really have to make such a fuss?
"Jiang Lai, listen to me..."
"Not listening, not listening, you’re just talking nonsense. So, are you willing to drive away all the women in the entire back courtyard and leave only me?"
Drive them all away?
What a daydream!
Does Jiang Lai even realize how many forces are behind these women combined?
"Obviously not, so let’s part ways amicably."
Completely enraged, Chu Yunxuan waved his sleeve and said coldly.
"This is your own choice! Don’t regret it later!"
Jiang Lai looked indifferent.
"I already regret it now."
"Regret not seeing your true colors sooner!"
Chu Yunxuan almost fainted with anger, his chest heaving violently, no longer retaining his previous gentle and composed demeanor.
"Fine, have it your way, and from now on, you and your father will have nothing to do with me!"
Without his protection, he’d like to see how long that old fellow Taishi can still jump in front of Your Majesty!
The divorce paper was soon in hand.
In Chu Yunxuan’s eyes, Jiang Lai was worthless. After the divorce, though he was angry, he also felt a bit relieved.
Jiang Lai’s proactive suggestion saved him quite a bit of trouble.
Though this was the truth, Chu Yunxuan still felt as if a stone was lodged in his chest, stuck and unable to move, feeling very uncomfortable.
Jiang Lai actually proposed a divorce!?
Was she out of her mind?!
After the divorce, who would want a woman like her? Especially a woman discarded by him, Chu Yunxuan!
After the divorce, Jiang Lai immediately moved out. There was a carriage waiting outside, obviously prepared in advance.
Chu Yunxuan stood on the upper floor with a sullen face, watching, unable to suppress his cold laughter.
There will surely come a day when Jiang Lai regrets this!
On the way back home from the divorce, even the air was sweet.
Little He was also very joyous; the master and servant had no trace of sadness or depression, smoothly returning to Taishi Mansion.
Lady Taishi had been waiting for a long time. As soon as she saw the carriage arriving, she hurriedly went to greet them with joy.
Seeing that Jiang Lai had grown thinner, Lady Taishi approached with concern, asking all about her well-being.
"Why have you lost weight again? Did that brat Chu Yunxuan bully you?
If I had known, I wouldn’t have married you off to that beast, even if it meant keeping you an old maid!"
Jiang Lai covered her mother’s mouth.
"Mother, after all, he’s a Prince. For the sake of Your Majesty, please hold back the insults a bit. Let’s go inside to scold him."
With so many people around, it’s not good if someone hears.
Talking badly behind someone’s back is always more satisfying.
"Oh, by the way, the Second Prince is in the mansion discussing something with your father. He hasn’t come out yet, so I need to send someone to ask if His Highness would like to stay for dinner."
Chu Yunci naturally wouldn’t stay. After finishing what he needed to say, he was ready to leave.
Just as he exited the study, he saw Jiang Lai in a pink and white long dress walking towards him.
"This humble girl greets Second Prince."
The form of address had changed.
Chu Yunci looked at her, noting that Taishi was still behind and hadn’t come over, and there was no one else around. He beckoned her over.
Jiang Lai dutifully lowered her head and moved closer.
"Your Highness, what are your instructions?"
"Does my Eighth brother truly have health issues?"
Jiang Lai looked at him, hesitated for a second, then seeing the playfulness in his eyes, calmly replied.
"Hmm, he’s definitely not as robust as the Second Prince. Rest assured, Second Prince."
Chu Yunci’s face changed.
This woman truly had no sense of shame.
Jiang Lai, unfazed, smiled at him.
"Did Second Prince wear more pants today? Instead of worrying about others, it might be better to take care of yourself."
Chu Yunci’s gaze darkened, and he let out a cold laugh.
"You seem quite concerned about this prince’s legs."
"Naturally, since everyone in our house relies on His Highness now. Under a toppled nest, no egg remains intact. I understand this. If His Highness doesn’t mind, this humble girl can attend to you daily."
Since Chu Yunci liked to joke.
Jiang Lai just played along with him.
After all, she didn’t care.
Chu Yunci looked at her for a moment and suddenly smiled.
"Alright then."
"..."
"Then I’ll trouble Miss Jiang to take care of me in the future."
Jiang Lai’s expression didn’t change.
What a shameless dog of a man.
As Taishi walked over, Jiang Lai immediately pulled away, reverting to her previous serene and polite demeanor, silently following behind.
Seeing the two had been chatting, Taishi curiously asked.
"Did my daughter know His Highness before?"
Chu Yunci looked at Jiang Lai and asked her instead.
"Miss Jiang, what do you say?"
"The prince’s fame is widespread; who in the world doesn’t know him."
A complete avoidance of suspicion.
Chu Yunci’s smile faded, his eyes carrying a touch of interest.
"Just now, Miss Jiang even said she’d take good care of this prince. Now claiming these words seems a bit aloof. Well, fortunately, this prince has no plans today, so I’ll stay and disturb you."
Chu Yunci agreed to stay for a meal.
When it was time to sit, he directly had someone push his wheelchair next to Jiang Lai.
The maid serving dishes had just picked up chopsticks when Chu Yunci spoke.
"That’s enough, you may leave."
