The Country Maiden: Fields and Leisure-Chapter 1529 - 1526: Divorcing You, Calamity

As expected, when Wang Yongzhu heard Song Hong’s question, she showed a bit of embarrassment and softly said, "I’m the one who helped diagnose the umbilical cord wrapped around the Imperial Noble Consort’s neck. Otherwise, everyone might still think everything is normal."

"After the Imperial Noble Consort learned this news, she summoned the Imperial Physician from the Imperial Medical Bureau and Director Du to together verify the diagnosis. When His Majesty was informed, he ordered the Imperial Medical Bureau and the palace’s midwife nanny to ensure the safety of the Imperial Noble Consort and the child within her womb."

At this point, Wang Yongzhu paused.

Upon hearing this, Song Hong thought he understood: "So, the Imperial Noble Consort thanked you for helping diagnose her condition by giving you this gift?"

After thinking for a moment, he felt something was off: "If that’s the case, it would be enough to give a reward. Why does she ask you to enter the palace every day to accompany her?"

Wang Yongzhu, shy yet assertive, said, "The Lord Duke is right, the Imperial Noble Consort wants me to enter the palace daily because she does not trust the Imperial Physician. She only trusts me and wants me to ensure her and the unborn prince’s safety—"

A sky-shattering revelation!

Song Hong, Lady Gao, and Song Wu all looked as if they had been struck by lightning, dumbfounded.

"What did you say?" Song Hong wondered if he had misheard.

Wang Yongzhu straightforwardly repeated herself.

Song Hong felt all his blood rushing to his head, making him dizzy to the point he could barely stand.

Song Wu hurriedly stepped forward, supporting Song Hong to sit on a chair.

Lady Gao was still stunned, and for a moment, only Song Hong’s heavy breathing could be heard in the room.

Song Wu wanted to say something but looked at Wang Yongzhu’s seemingly obedient yet actually unrestrained demeanor, and swallowed his words.

He could only help Song Hong regain his composure while quietly advising, "Milord, please calm down, your health is what matters! The Princely Heir’s wife is still young and unaware of the complications involved; you merely need to explain everything to her thoroughly. Why such anger?"

Song Hong, slightly recovered, sneered: "She doesn’t know the complications? I’m afraid she knows too well! Tell me, were you deliberate? Yesterday I warned you not to meddle in the harem’s affairs! Did you take my words as a breeze past your ears?"

"If you seek ruin, fine, but don’t drag down our Duke Weiguo Residence with you! Bring paper and pen, I will have Chongjin divorce you! Divorce this troublemaker!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Yongzhu let out a cold laugh but said nothing.

Song Wu hesitated yet again, wanting to remind Song Hong, that milord, you overestimate yourself. This daughter-in-law is not someone you can divorce at will!

Not to mention whether the Master Heir-Apparent, far away in Chicheng City, would agree or not, even a fool knows the Princely Heir values his wife far more than his nominal father.

If you drive the daughter-in-law to divorce today, tomorrow the Princely Heir might sever father-son ties with you!

And also, now that the Princely Heir’s wife is the Gu Family’s niece, would the Gu Family agree?

Moreover, although the Imperial Noble Consort is unlikely to pull through, isn’t that a matter for next month? She is still the Imperial Noble Consort now, and if you divorce the person right after she granted her favor, isn’t that a slap in the Imperial Noble Consort’s face?

The Imperial Noble Consort’s current situation is such that if you really aggravate her, and she decides to shame the Duke Weiguo publicly, His Majesty might even acquiesce to some extent.

Is it worth the trouble?

Seeing Song Hong’s countenance change with anger, Song Wu hesitated but eventually decided to speak.

Unexpectedly, before he could open his mouth, another voice rang out forcefully: "No! I do not agree!"

It was Lady Gao!

This time not only were Song Hong and Song Wu surprised, but even Wang Yongzhu showed a trace of astonishment.

Song Hong had expected Wang Yongzhu to oppose, but not that the first to step forward would be Lady Gao.

Who was Lady Gao? She was his wife! Shouldn’t husband and wife be united, whether publicly or privately?

How could she side with Wang Yongzhu, the troublemaker?

He instantly glared at Lady Gao in displeasure and coldly said, "Lady Gao, remember your place!"

Lady Gao flinched under Song Hong’s glare but quickly stood tall again, sternly said: "I am well aware of my place, which is why I oppose! The Eldest Brother’s wife did nothing wrong; why should she be divorced? Besides, there is no logic in a father-in-law secretly divorcing a blameless daughter-in-law without involving his son!"

"If word gets out, what will people think of the Duke Weiguo Residence? Are you muddled with anger, milord?"

She spoke with certainty!

Song Hong’s old face flushed; he nearly overlooked this point. In this era, a father-in-law and daughter-in-law should maintain propriety.

Even if a daughter-in-law is in the wrong, it’s the mother-in-law who should step forward to teach her, not the father-in-law.

Even if it were about divorce, the proposal should come from the mother-in-law, not the father-in-law doing so openly.

Acknowledging his imprudent words, Song Hong reluctantly said: "In that case, you as the mother-in-law shall divorce this scourge on behalf of the Eldest Brother!"

Lady Gao resolutely shook her head: "I will certainly not do such a thing! Firstly, the Princely Heir and wife share deep feelings, why should we as elders break them apart? Secondly, the Princely Heir’s wife did nothing wrong, even though I am the lawful mother, I cannot, in clear conscience, have her divorced, how would she live afterward?"

"Since she entered the residence, the Princely Heir’s wife has been respectful to us as elders, even when residing outside, she honors us during every festival. Though young, and perhaps not entirely perfect in conduct, we as elders should guide and support her, not dismiss her over minor mistakes. Otherwise, wouldn’t it reflect poorly on us as stern elders?"

"In the past, when the younger ones in our family erred, didn’t you always tell me, as parents, we ought to be more forgiving? Why be so harsh with the Eldest Brother and his wife? It’s not just unfair to the Eldest Brother’s wife; even I, as her mother-in-law, cannot stand it!"

Song Hong could hardly believe his ears.

He glanced outside—the sun hadn’t set in the west! Why today did everyone seem to defy him?

The Eldest Brother’s wife was one thing, she had never been easy to deal with, and though furious over her actions, he was not surprised.

But Lady Gao, always compliant and never contradicting his words, why suddenly stand against him for an unrelated daughter-in-law like Wang Yongzhu?

Especially her last words, essentially accusing him of favoritism, of being harsh on the Eldest Brother and his wife!

Not considering the Eldest Brother’s wife, usually silent, but once her voice is heard, it astounds everyone. She first attacked Duke Qiguo’s daughter, turning both families into enemies—but who could manage to entangle with the harem upon returning to the capital?

None of his unpromising sons could match the antics of this woman!