eurekapd Chapter 185 Playing the Imprisonment Tactic
Chapter 185 Playing the Imprisonment Tactic
Yu Wan was full of question marks.
Why would the Duchess of Anguo suddenly ask her to divorce Yunshang?
Is Aunt Qing still not giving up? Is she still thinking of pairing her up with Xie Guanqing?
Yu Wan turned her head and asked in confusion, "Mother, didn't I tell you last time that Yun Shang and I have a very good relationship and won't get a divorce?"
Lady Anguo looked at her, a hint of pity and anger flashing in her eyes.
“You’ve never mentioned to your mother that you married him without a matchmaker or betrothal.”
As soon as she said this, Lady Anguo thought of what she had found out in Huicheng, and her eyes gradually reddened.
Her daughter was abducted by human traffickers and bought to be a child bride.
She married a poor scholar without even a proper marriage certificate or betrothal gifts; she simply put on a wedding dress and married him.
She is the legitimate daughter of the Duke's mansion, born to be rich and honored, how could she suffer such humiliation?
Having learned from Chen Yuanniang's previous experience, this time she spent a lot of money to hire spies from the martial arts world to investigate Huicheng.
She originally just wanted to know how her daughter had been all these years, but she never expected to learn these things.
Before Yu Wan could say anything, the Duchess of Anguo said firmly, "Wan'er, I'm doing this for your own good."
"Not to mention how poorly the Yun family has treated you, Yun Shang has already been drawn into the power struggles between several princes. His status is too low, he has no ability to protect himself, let alone you. We cannot let you fall into danger with him."
When Yu Wan heard Duke Anguo say, "Mother is doing this for your own good," she subconsciously frowned.
She absolutely hated that sentence.
The Duchess of Anguo treated her very well, and she was willing to treat the Duchess of Anguo sincerely in return.
But she would never accept someone else making decisions for her under the guise of "doing what's best for her."
Yu Wan's smile faded, and she looked at the Duchess of Anguo with a serious expression. "Mother, I have my own plans regarding Yun Shang and me. You and Father don't need to worry about me anymore."
Lady Anguo stood there stunned, seemingly not expecting Yu Wan to speak to her in this way.
A strange anger welled up inside her, and her voice suddenly became sterner, "What are your plans?!"
"I used to think your Aunt Qing was being unpleasant, but now that I think about it, I realize she was right."
Throughout history, how many women who married down from a disadvantaged background have had a good ending?
"Moreover, your mother-in-law and husband handled the wedding so carelessly, did they have any sincerity towards you at all?"
The Duchess of Anguo grew angrier as she spoke, “You’ve been back at the Duke’s mansion for so long, and he hasn’t once made a proper visit. Your father and I have never looked down on him, yet he’s putting on airs.”
She looked at Yu Wan, her tone leaving no room for negotiation, "I have already asked the county government to prepare the documents. As long as both parties sign them, your marriage will be null and void."
"If you refuse to sign, your father and I will sign for you."
Yu Wan was completely taken aback by the sudden move by the Duchess of Anguo. Before she could even react, she saw the Duchess of Anguo beckoning.
Several old women walked in from outside.
"Things are not going well outside these days. Keep an eye on Miss and make sure she stays in her room safely."
Yu Wan: "???" No way! Why are they pulling this imprisonment stunt?
Yu Wan was deeply shocked.
"Mother!" Yu Wan protested loudly, "You can't restrict my freedom. Divorce from Yun Shang is something we can discuss."
Yun Shang is indeed a feast for the eyes, but after several months, she has only taken advantage of her a little. It is absolutely impossible for her to lose her freedom for such a small benefit.
In short, let's deal with Lady Anguo first.
Unexpectedly, the Duchess of Anguo seemed to have seen through her thoughts, and said coldly, "Take the young lady away to rest. Without my order, no one is allowed to let her out."
Yu Wan was utterly impressed.
……
Meanwhile, Yun Shang didn't sleep all night and didn't return to the Yun family until dawn.
They asked the gatekeeper and learned that Yu Wan had not returned last night.
He nodded slightly, went to the backyard, and asked the maid to prepare hot water for a bath.
The maid who brought the water was a pretty girl, about sixteen or seventeen years old, named Qiongzhi. When Miaohong was around, she would usually help Miaohong with her tasks.
Miao Hong got up early this morning and went out; she is not at home.
Qiongzhi, carrying a basin of water, couldn't help but glance at the round table out of the corner of her eye.
The man had one hand on the table and the other gently rubbing his temples. His brows were slightly furrowed, revealing a deep sense of exhaustion.
Even so, his face remained strikingly handsome.
With just one glance, Qiongzhi's heart skipped a beat. She stared blankly, lost in thought, and tripped over a corner of a cabinet, letting out a cry of pain.
"what!"
Yun Shang raised his eyes, rubbing his forehead as he said calmly, "Be careful."
Having not slept all night, his voice, though clear and cold, carried a rough, hoarse quality. Qiongzhi's face immediately flushed with shyness as she turned and placed the basin of water down.
The servants in the mansion all knew that Yun Shang disliked maids serving him closely.
But Qiongzhi glanced at the door and, remembering that the madam was not here today, mustered her courage and stepped forward, saying softly, "Young master, shall I help you with your washing up?"
Yun Shang frowned, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes.
Without even raising his eyes, his voice turned colder, "No need, step back."
Qiongzhi bit her lip, a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes.
From the moment she first met the young master upon entering the manor, her heart was set on him. Even knowing he was just a poor scholar, she was still willing to become his concubine.
She was really reluctant to let such a golden opportunity slip by.
Although the young master is a bit cold-hearted, he has always been kind-hearted. Even if he angers her, at most he will be kicked out of the manor.
But if she could become a concubine in this household, wouldn't that be more comfortable than being a maid?
Thinking this, Qiongzhi didn't move an inch. Instead, she walked towards Yunshang with graceful steps, raising her hands and placing them softly on his shoulders.
She said in a sweet voice, "Young master, you must be tired after a long night. Let me serve you."
A chill suddenly appeared in Yun Shang's eyes.
Just as Qiongzhi's hand was about to touch him, he dodged it.
He looked up, his dark eyes seeming to hold a surging undercurrent.
He said in a chilling tone, "Get out."
The voice was icy cold. For a moment, Qiongzhi felt as if an invisible, terrifying hand had gripped her heart, leaving her stunned and unable to react for a long time.
After a long while, she came to her senses and subconsciously took two steps back.
Her delicate pink face turned deathly pale, and her body trembled slightly.
Her lips twitched as if she wanted to say something, but she suddenly met the man's dark eyes.
Those eyes were as deep as an abyss, their chilling gaze capable of freezing a person, shooting straight at Qiongzhi like a sharp arrow.
Qiongzhi felt as if she were being stared at by a venomous snake with its tongue out, and her blood seemed to freeze.
"Why don't you get out yet?"
She trembled all over and practically scrambled out!
She was terrified and just kept running forward without paying attention to where she was going, and bumped into Miao Hong.
Miao Hong cried out in pain from the impact, tears welling up in her eyes. "Qiongzhi, what happened to you?"
Qiongzhi looked back outside, her eyes still showing fear.
She naturally dared not reveal that she had intended to seduce the young master, and remained speechless.
Still shaken, he clutched Miao Hong's clothes tightly, thinking to himself.
First, she must have seen it wrong!
How could a young master who is aloof and otherworldly like a banished immortal possibly reveal such a terrifying look?