Chapter 32 Is there a way to leave Xie Yan?

Chapter 32 Is there a way to leave Xie Yan?

Yang Wenhui pulled her towards the main house, saying, "If you weren't Princess Jing, I would definitely advise you to go back to your parents' home. We can't stand this humiliation."

“A perfectly good girl married him and became what others call a crazy woman. Your brother can’t stop cursing him whenever he mentions you!”

"What a scoundrel! Now your brother is planning to officially break with him, but he's worried that you won't be able to stay in the Prince Jing's mansion. You're sighing and complaining every day."

The sisters-in-law entered the main hall, where Shen Minghan sat in the main seat with a solemn expression.

Upon seeing Shen Nanzi enter, he instructed the servant woman, "Go and fetch the young lady's favorite tea and her favorite pastries."

Yang Wenhui helped her sit down. "You said you weren't feeling well? Are you feeling better now?"

Shen Nanzi kept the fact that she vomited blood a secret, and only a few people in her room knew about it.

She was afraid that if the news reached Shen Minghan's ears, her brother would kill Xie Yan.

"I was just upset, and after lying in bed for two days, I'm fine now," she said casually, brushing it off.

Then, looking at Shen Minghan, I asked, "Brother, is there any way for me to divorce him?"

Shen Minghan frowned deeply, gripping the armrests of the chair with both hands. "Xie Yan's absurdity is outrageous. I've been waiting for your news for the past two days."

"Your marriage to him was bestowed by the Emperor; I was the one who went to ask for it back then."

Shen Minghan's words carried a hint of difficulty: "Nowadays, Xie Yan's influence in the court is growing day by day, and sometimes even the Emperor has to give him some leeway."

"He can ignore you and stay out of it, but you, as a woman, cannot escape that cage."

"If you're interested, I'll definitely find a way for you, no matter the cost."

Upon hearing this, Shen Nanzi immediately said, "Brother, I'm just angry, I don't really want a divorce, don't put yourself in danger."

Shen Minghan has climbed to where he is today without relying on anyone; it has not been easy for him.

If her affairs jeopardize his future, she would rather die by Xie Yan's side.

"I still have Cheng'er, and I can't live without him!"

Shen Minghan understood, of course, that the imperial grandson could not be taken away, and besides, Yu Cheng'er's future would not be good either.

The situation is indeed very tricky.

Shen Nanzi took a sip of tea, her favorite jasmine tea: "Brother, I'm fine. You know my personality; I don't learn my lesson easily."

"Besides, this isn't the first time Xie Yan has done this, so I don't really care anymore. It's just that this time it's caused such a stir that I feel a bit humiliated!"

She said with a hint of self-deprecation, "To be honest, I don't have any face left to lose. I've already lost it all, so I don't care about losing a little more."

"I came here to relax and relieve my boredom. Life goes on. I'll just have to endure a few more years until Cheng'er grows up, then I'll be fine!"

Lie Feng stood behind her, glancing sideways at Shen Nanzi's snow-white face, his jawline hardening countless times.

He knew this wasn't what the young lady truly felt; she was just making it sound nonchalant because she didn't want to burden her family.

After having dinner at the Grand Commandant's residence, Shen Nanzi returned home with Lie Feng.

After Shen Nanzi left, Shen Minghan said to Yang Wenhui, "She doesn't want to live anymore, but she's afraid I'll have to go to great lengths for her."

Yang Wenhui nodded, "I can tell, her happiness is all an act, she doesn't want us to worry."

Shen Minghan's fingers, gripping the wine glass, turned white. "When I find the opportunity, I will definitely sever their ill-fated relationship."

Yang Wenhui nodded in agreement, "You should also be careful, Prince Jing is a fierce tiger."

Shen Minghan: "So we have to wait for the right opportunity."

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Shen Nanzi returned to the Jing Prince's residence as usual, and along the way, she had already figured things out.

This marriage is not easy to end amicably. Even if you force a divorce, it will be very difficult, and it will be bad for the Shen family and for Cheng'er as well.

Since the consequences are so severe, there is no need for a divorce.

As long as she doesn't love Xie Yan, no matter how incestuous or immoral he is, he can't harm her.

She simply lived in the Prince Jing's mansion and treated him as a neighbor.

Since he wouldn't take the initiative to contact her anyway, the chances of her seeing him when she left and returned to the manor were extremely slim.

She could see Cheng'er every day and accompany him as he grew up. Compared to letting her brother go on adventures, she felt that this path was more suitable.

After weighing the pros and cons, Shen Nanzi finally understood.

In the days to come, I will eat, drink, have fun, grow flowers, raise small animals, nourish my heart and lungs, and prevent my body from suffering anymore.

I will do whatever makes me happy, and I will never again mistreat my body for anyone or anything.

Be content with the status quo.

Shen Nanzi seemed to have regained her spirits, as if she had found a way to be reborn.

In the days that followed, new maids were hired for the household, and she no longer felt jealous that Xie Yan had glanced at that maid and couldn't sleep.

Instead, they felt that with these beautiful young faces in the mansion, the mansion had come alive and was no longer gloomy.

She also started adding flowers and plants to her yard, and brought back two little orioles from the flower and bird shed.

She loved flowers and plants, but Xie Yan disliked them, so she hid her hobby and moved her beloved flowers and plants to another place, entrusting them to a gardener to take care of.

"Tomorrow, I need to go to Changle Road and pick up that pot of roses!"

She squatted by the wall, tending to a newly selected potted Cymbidium goeringii, holding a small pair of scissors in her hand, trimming the less-than-healthy leaves.

Lie Feng, dressed in black, stood behind her, looking at the vibrant woman. The indifference in his eyes faded, replaced by a faint smile.

"Okay, I'll ask the people over there to leave tomorrow."

Shen Nanzi didn't even turn her head. "Why are you avoiding me?"

Lie Feng put down his sword and picked up a fallen leaf from her hem. "Your Highness, have you forgotten? The person you saved is still recuperating from his leg injury on Chang Le Street!"

Shen Nanzi was surprised, "I almost forgot about him, is his injury healed?"

"It should be about time!"

He didn't know the exact details of the wind, but that person didn't look like an ordinary person. He had to be careful. If he went tomorrow, it would be best to have the young lady chase him away.

When Xie Yan walked in, she saw Lie Feng picking up fallen leaves from her skirt, but his eyes were fixed on Shen Nanzi's face, as if he wanted to stick to her.

Xie Yan had never known that the guards around Shen Nanzi harbored such deep thoughts.

Perhaps it was his gaze that made Lie Feng realize something was amiss, for he immediately stood up and turned around. Upon seeing him outside the moon gate, the lingering affection in his eyes vanished, replaced by an unusual coldness.

He then stepped back a few paces and stood in an inconspicuous spot, holding his sword.

Shen Nanzi also noticed that someone had arrived, so she raised her eyes and glanced at them.

Seeing that it was Xie Yan, I was a little surprised. Why was he here?

He immediately realized that trouble must be coming for her, as he hadn't ventured into her yard very often in the past few years.

Basically, nothing good comes of it.

Shen Nanzi looked at him warily; she least wanted to be angered by him right now.

This person is detrimental to her health and is considered to bring her misfortune.

She gripped the small scissors in her hand tightly, thinking that if he dared to pinch her, she would not let him bully her again.

This little pair of scissors should scare him, right?

Shen Nanzi wasn't sure either, but her body involuntarily shrank back, subconsciously looking for a place to hide from him.

When Xie Yan met her wary gaze, his already annoyed mood burned even more fiercely, like oil being poured on him.

She was indeed feeling guilty.