After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 98 - 097: He is my bloodline!

Chapter 98: Chapter 097: He is my bloodline!

In front, when Mrs. Fu was confronting the Fu family’s mother and son, Fu Zhen had already finished her meal and was sorting through the evidence collected by Bixi over the days.

The commotion in the main hall was, of course, relayed to her ear without missing a word.

"Miss, it seems Madam is determined this time."

The last messenger, Jin Zhu, had deep worries in her eyes.

Fu Zhen closed the account book and sighed.

In fact, Fu Zhen didn’t really wish for this outcome.

If not for divorce, Fu Zhen still had ways to make Fu Yun behave.

Moreover, after this incident, even if Fu Yun remained foolish, he should have some clarity. Mrs. Liu and her daughter conspiring with the old lady of the Fu family is not just a simple internal household struggle anymore. If they were allowed to continue, Fu Yun’s official prospects would be in jeopardy.

No matter how incompetent he was, as someone who passed the Imperial Examination, he should understand this and know how to make choices.

Though a divorce could eliminate all past troubles, ultimately, this world belongs to the strong. Without the status of an official wife, Mrs. Fu, being the daughter of a merchant in society, would undoubtedly face many scornful looks.

Furthermore, as per social norms, after a divorce, children must follow their father. This means if Fu Yun doesn’t let go, Fu Zhen and Fu Jia can’t live with Mrs. Fu. Since Mrs. Fu is determined to sever ties, she naturally can’t allow her children to follow Fu Yun. But if this happens, Fu Jia’s future could be affected.

As the offspring of an official family, given his talent, Fu Jia wouldn’t have much problem entering the Imperial College in the future. But as a merchant’s son, he loses eligibility in the first place. Without the backing of an official father, his future career would be somewhat discounted.

However!

Since marrying into the Fu family, Mrs. Fu had never been shown respect. She spent the first ten years under the oppression of her mother-in-law and her husband’s deceptions. The following six years, she was trampled by her husband and his concubine. Even someone like Fu Rou, a concubine’s daughter, could strut arrogantly before her!

For someone who was once treasured by her parents and was the beloved daughter of a wealthy merchant, it’s truly time for her to shed all shackles and live for herself.

Fu Zhen pushed all the documents and account books in front of Jin Zhu. "Take these to Mother. She will find them useful. —Bixi, go get Jia."

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Meanwhile, in the main hall, Fu Yun sat for a while and had calmed down.

He picked up the divorce paper on the ground, looked through it twice, and said, "Your father told you and me to support each other until old, not wanting to reach this point. But fine, since you insist on this, this house was once requested by your father, I won’t compete with you for it.

"——Zheng Fu! Go check these accounts, if there’s no error, then reimburse what should be reimbursed to Madam, and for what can’t be covered, make a promissory note, to be repaid in the future.

"Get our house in West City’s Qing’an Lane ready. After dawn, we’ll move there. Don’t forget to inform the eldest daughter and second master— No, the eldest master, to have them pack their luggage and move along."

"Hold on!" Mrs. Fu spoke up upon hearing this, "Who said that Zhen and Jia have to go with you?"

Fu Yun raised his head: "They are children of the Fu family, naturally they go with me!"

Mrs. Fu stood up: "They are also my children! Besides, all these years, I’ve been the one raising and educating them. You as a father never took any responsibility, they must stay with me!"

"No matter how much you say, you cannot erase the fact that they are of Fu family blood!" Fu Yun also grew angry, "I can let all other matters go, but how can the bloodline of the Fu family be left outside? This is a matter of course!

"If you disagree, I am willing to accompany you to the government office to await the public verdict!"

Mrs. Fu was silent, her face somber.

After a moment of standoff, Fu Yun said, "I know you can’t bear to part from Zhen, if you are agreeable, Zhen can stay by your side. However, in exchange, half of the accounts you presented must be written off!

"As for Jia, he is the legitimate eldest son of the Fu family; he must certainly go with me!"

She wanted everything, how could that be possible?

"Right! Jia must remain a Fu!"

The old lady of the Fu family interjected again at this point.

Mrs. Fu glanced at her, speaking in a low voice, "I raised Jia myself. He is pure in character and must not be influenced by you. You have taken over eighty thousand taels of my family estate, seeing your joy, I can write off half the accounts, but Jia must also stay!

"If you disagree, then we’ll drag it out. If you can snatch him from my house, then prove your ability!"

Fu Yun said, "He is a boy, how can you, as a woman, educate him? You are simply wishful thinking!"

"Who says a boy can’t be educated by a woman? Were you not educated by your mother?"

Mrs. Fu satirically glanced at him and his mother, laden with sarcasm.

Fu Yun gritted his teeth: "I won’t engage in a dispute with you, woman! How about you bring him out here, and I’ll ask him who he would like to be with?!"

"Why should I call him out? What is between you and me shouldn’t involve the child!"

Of course, Mrs. Fu wouldn’t entertain his nonsense. Did she not know what he was planning? It’s nothing but luring with benefits!

If it came down to benefits, she couldn’t predict who Jia would choose. Fu Jia aimed to enter the officialdom through the Imperial Examination, and having a father who was an official would undeniably be advantageous to him!

Fu Jia was already twelve years old and had always studied diligently. His goal was to achieve scholarly honors and for a student, future assistance was a great lure!

But staying by Fu Yun’s side, the negatives for Fu Jia overwhelmed the positives. Mrs. Fu would never give up on Fu Jia; she couldn’t call him over and take that risk!

Seeing Mrs. Fu’s urgency, Fu Yun was even less willing to relent!

"Zheng Fu! Go bring Jia over!"

"Father."

Just as Fu Yun’s words landed, a youthful voice sounded from the door.

The three people in the room looked simultaneously and saw Fu Jia standing at the entrance. It’s unknown how long he had been there.

"Jia!"

Mrs. Fu approached him immediately. "Why did you come? Who allowed you here? Go back at once!"

"Don’t you dare think of that idea!" Fu Yun grabbed Fu Jia’s arm and looked sternly at Mrs. Fu: "He is my blood! Are you afraid?"

Mrs. Fu breathed heavily, also grabbing onto Fu Jia’s other arm!

Fu Yun said: "Jia, I ask you, why have you studied so diligently?"

Fu Jia glanced at him: "Of course it is to achieve scholarly honors and in the future, govern an area, benefiting the people."

"Then let me ask you again! Do you want to study at the Imperial College? Do you want to have better teachers with greater knowledge guide you? Do you wish to meet more literate peers from scholarly families? Do you want, in the future, to learn under the sage scholars of the court, and benefit from their guidance?!"