The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law
Chapter 594 - 605: Lord Jie Teaches the Rebellious Child

Chapter 594: Chapter 605: Lord Jie Teaches the Rebellious Child

It had been a long time since Gu Youyou had inquired about the affairs of the Lin Family. "Miss Du has endured for so long," she said, "Once such a person has made up her mind, she won’t change it easily. Mr. Jie is a man who values loyalty and affection; he wouldn’t decide on a whim because of Miss Du’s parents. Once he understands that allowing Miss Du to leave is for her own good, he will agree. Miss Du has just recovered from a serious illness, so there is no hurry."

Jin Zijin smiled and asked, "How did you persuade Miss Du to seek a divorce? I thought you would help her fight for favor."

Gu Youyou laughed and said, "Why would you think that?" and immediately realized that Jin Zijin, a man of ancient times, and others of this era, would rather die within the walls of the Jie family’s big house than accept a divorce. The idea she proposed was truly unprecedented.

She spoke softly, "Someone like Second Young Master Jie isn’t worth Miss Du’s struggle. To be as blind as he is and to be considered a top choice, putting effort into fighting over such a person is more frightening than divorcing. That Concubine Du clearly cannot tolerate her, and if one were to lose their life, what would be the point of fighting for empty honors? Miss Du is a sensible person, just needing someone to break it down for her. It’s not that she hasn’t thought of it, but that she dares not think of it. Alas! These women, they’d rather suffer in silence just to save face."

After hearing this, Jin Zijin just silently stared at the oil lamp. Her temperament was unique and alluring, and she was fiercely independent, certainly not the type to rely on a man for her existence.

Yet, the women of this world, they all live in reliance on men.

"You make a good point, but that Concubine Du is not someone to be taken lightly; I’m afraid that even if Miss Du were to leave, it wouldn’t be without trouble."

Gu Youyou smiled mysteriously and said, "I’ve had plans for that for a while now, so don’t you worry about it."

"Oh? You have something on Concubine Du?"

"Pretty much!"

"Heh, very well, let’s see how you manage to have Mr. Jie owe you this favor." Jin Zijin chuckled as he spoke, but he felt it wouldn’t be that simple.

The things Xiao Jinyan had been talking about when he was climbing over the wall these past few days seemed a bit off.

...

In the April weather, the north had already warmed up. The divorce between Miss Du and Second Young Master Jie had become a highly discussed scandal, infuriating Mr. Jie greatly. As soon as he returned home, he pulled Second Young Master Jie aside to scold him fiercely, but still, he did not relent and agree to the divorce.

"All my life, I have acted openly and smoothly, and everything has gone my way. Yet your marriage has caused me nothing but trouble every single day.

You unfilial son, do you realize you’ve thrown away all my face? Go listen to what they’re talking about in the court these days. It’s not national affairs; it’s the laughingstock of Mr. Jie’s household. If I knew this is what you were going to turn out to be, I should have strangled you the moment you were born."

Since the troubles with his wives and concubines had come out, Second Young Master Jie had grown used to being scolded by Mr. Jie over the years, especially over these last few weeks; therefore, he didn’t take it to heart.

While Mr. Jie sat on the chair scolding, he simply knelt on the ground and listened. Once Mr. Jie had tired of scolding for the day, it would be over.

Second Young Master Jie bowed his head and said nothing, while Mr. Jie continued.

"If it wasn’t for your mistreatment of Xintong, why would she be so desperate as to suggest a divorce? Look at what you’ve done to her over the years. Her father entrusted his precious daughter to me before he died, and what has she become now? You are unfilial, and you’ve also implicated me in being unjust. You ungrateful wretch, what do you have to say for yourself now?"

Second Young Master Jie spoke in a low voice, "Aqing is also Master Du’s daughter. Why do all of you only care about Du Xintong and never look after Aqing? Is it just because she is born out of wedlock?"