How I Pampered the Tyrant Into Devotion With My Space-Chapter 649: Divorce

No one spoke; each wished they could make their presence smaller.

They truly never thought that Pei Shu’er was indeed Pei Yu’s child, and that Shen Wanqing and Baili Kong had talked about marriage back then, yet it turned out nothing untoward had happened.

Xiang Hui coldly said, "It’s just your family’s version of events. As the one managing the household with Old Madam Pei, I have never seen Shen Wanqing’s maiden blood."

Baili Kong laughed and said, "I’ve brought everyone involved from back then."

Upon hearing this, even Shu’er couldn’t help but admire Baili Kong.

Compared to Pei Yu, standing blank-faced beside him, he was countless times stronger.

No wonder her mother still held a place in her heart for Baili Kong all these years.

Compared to her useless father, the difference was crystal clear.

As witnesses appeared one by one, people pieced together the truth of those past events from their words.

Even when Shen Wanqing and Baili Kong met, there was always someone present, and they never had the time nor place to do anything inappropriate.

Appearing last was Divine Doctor Xue, who said, "Before Lord Minister and Mrs. Shen were married, I had checked Mrs. Shen’s pulse, and at that time the Chastity Sand on her wrist was still there."

"Some women have special circumstances, and there will be no maiden blood."

"When the child was born, it was premature, due to emotional turmoil and deep grief."

Baili Kong looked at Shen Wanqing, remembering that the day she gave birth was the day he left Dayan.

Shen Wanqing noticed Baili Kong’s gaze and turned her eyes away.

Pei Yu’s face remained ashen, not from shame but from fear.

For over twenty years, he never truly trusted Shen Wanqing.

Just because there was no maiden blood?

But the pain on Shen Wanqing’s face back then was so genuine he thought she was resisting, and paid even less attention to her feelings.

No wonder Shen Wanqing had been so cold toward him all these years.

He hurt not just Shen Wanqing but also Shu’er.

Shen Wanqing had also defended herself many times, but Pei Yu never believed her. Later, when he asked Shen Wanqing, she always had a calm face, unwilling to even deny anymore.

Looking at Shen Wanqing’s expression now, Pei Yu felt even more sorrowful.

Yet he thought, Shen Wanqing was probably just angry now and wouldn’t actually divorce him.

After all, so many years have passed.

Shu’er’s face turned unpleasant, pointing at those people.

"Apologize now."

Everything was made clear.

The people were unwilling, but finally, surrounded by Tang Zan’s men, ruthless and fierce-looking.

Anyone who had spoken about Shen Wanqing earlier apologized.

"We’re sorry; we believed the rumors back then."

"We can’t help but be confused, your Pei family’s people all said so, how could we outsiders not believe?"

"Now that the misunderstanding is resolved, live well with Pei Yu."

Shu’er’s gaze coldly lingered on Xiang Hui and Pei Lingling.

Xiang Hui said, "The misunderstanding was indeed my fault, but the Master also misunderstood you."

Pei Lingling pursed her lips in reluctance but opened her mouth after encountering Tang Zan’s cold, eerie gaze.

"This isn’t a big deal really, no need to make such a big fuss?"

As soon as she spoke, she felt a pain in her knee.

When she looked down, she saw a bit of blood had appeared on her knee.

She looked around but didn’t see anyone with the motive to do this.

Pei Lingling wanted to say more, but soon, more bloody spots appeared on her knee.

Pei Lingling’s face changed; direct attacks are easier to defend against than hidden ones.

She dared not be stubborn anymore and apologized immediately.

Old Madam Pei sat calmly, not intending to apologize, but Shu’er quickly spoke with a smile.

"Grandmother, and you too."

Old Madam Pei’s eyes widened as soon as these words were spoken.

"I am your elder, Shu’er, and today I am the birthday celebrant."

Shu’er smiled and nodded, "I certainly know Grandmother is the birthday celebrant, but even a birthday celebrant can make mistakes. Didn’t you just criticize my mother? After all these years, have you not wronged my mother one bit?"

Old Madam Pei was speechless, and Baili Kong laughed, "Old Madam, while speaking of Wanqing, you were also speaking of me. I believe Wanqing and I deserve your apology."

Old Madam Pei didn’t want to apologize but was lightly nudged by Pei Lingling.

"Grandmother, Baili Kong is important to the Emperor."

At this moment, Old Madam Pei had no choice but to bow.

"Shen Wanqing, this time I didn’t do well, wrongly accusing you. I hope you will loyally serve Pei Yu and our Pei family in the future."

Shen Wanqing shook her head, "No, I am already set on divorcing."

Pei Yu looked at Shen Wanqing, his pale face turned even whiter.

"Wanqing, I’ve been wrong all these years, I misunderstood you, I should have trusted you."

Shen Wanqing shook her head, saying nothing.

After so many years, seeing the scene of mass apologies, Shen Wanqing realized that the bitterness in her heart had long been resolved.

These people’s eyes once looked down on her and deemed her filthy.

Now those eyes held apology, disbelief, or stubborn prejudice.

But Shen Wanqing no longer cared.

Those apologies made her resentment dissolve in the wind.

She handed the already prepared divorce paper to Pei Yu.

"Pei Yu, take the divorce paper; today I trouble everyone as witnesses to the divorce."

Upon hearing this, Pei Yu looked at Shen Wanqing incredulously.

"Wanqing, why is this? We’ve cleared up the misunderstandings, and can live well together, with no more grievances." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Shen Wanqing smiled and said, "The one without grievances is you; I have always held grievances."

Pei Yu wanted to pursue further, but Baili Kong stood between Shen Wanqing and Pei Yu.

"Lord Minister, you didn’t trust Wanqing all these years, and now I hope you let her be, give her and yourself dignity."

Upon hearing this, Pei Yu angrily said, "Baili Kong, step aside, this is between Wanqing and me, when did it become your turn to speak?"

Shen Wanqing said calmly, "No, Pei Yu, between you and me, there’s nothing left; you’re no longer qualified to stop anyone."

"Besides, I’ve been waiting for the day when the truth is revealed, so I can walk away from you cleanly. I, Shen Wanqing, have been wronged for many years and don’t want to leave under suspicion after the divorce."

"My husband didn’t trust me, my in-laws slandered me, from today forth I have no ties with Pei Mansion or Pei Yu."