Chapter Fifteen: Severing Ties

ang shi, upon hearing this, suddenly turned her head to look at the three people beside her son. Her third brother-in-law's younger brother was also there, though he too had a bruised nose and swollen...Yongchang Marquis Mansion.

Yongchang Bo Mengdongyuan and his wife, Mrs. Sun, went to the Rongfutang of Mrs. Meng (Meng Lao Fu Ren) to pay their respects. When they arrived, all the younger generations of the Meng family were already present.

The second daughter, Meng Jinyu, and the third son, Meng Chenxing, were both born to Mrs. Sun, while the second son, Meng Chengzhang, was a son born out of wedlock. The eldest son and Meng Chengzhang were twin brothers who died at the age of two. Their mother was from a low-ranking family and a concubine. When the eldest son died, she fell ill and eventually passed away.

Although it was a joyous time for the family to be together, Old Mrs. Meng couldn't shake her displeasure. Her face showed little smile.

Seeing this, Sun realized the reason. He promptly asked Madam Meng for her opinion: "Mother, today is Ayao's return visit. What preparations do you think we need to make"

Upon hearing this, the three generations of the Meng family each had different expressions.

Lady Meng's smile vanished instantly, replaced by a frown. She said in a grave voice, "It's rare for our family to gather together. Let's not bring up that unlucky omen. She was fortunate to marry the son of Marquis Changxing. Instead of cherishing her position as his wife, she chose to become the laughingstock of the entire capital and even implicated her own family.

On the wedding day of her granddaughter Meng Jiny Yao, the change of groom was witnessed by all. The news that she had married her stepfather-in-law had already been spread throughout the capital. Now, the gossip in Beijing is mostly about the Meng family and the Gu family, with most of it being slanderous towards the Meng family. They say that the Meng family has raised a shameless daughter who stubbornly wants to marry her stepfather.

Sixteen years ago, she knew this eldest granddaughter was a widow star. She had killed her mother as soon as she was born. Now that she has finally gotten married, this widow star can finally be gotten rid of. Unexpectedly, on her wedding day, she still brought misfortune to her natal family, causing her family to lose face.

Upon hearing this, Sun's eyes flashed a hint of glee. She continued to feign innocence: "Mother, a married daughter should return home every three days. We can't possibly be unprepared."

Mrs. Meng coldly snorted in disdain: "She has the face to come back after doing such a disgraceful thing"

Upon hearing this, Sun Shi pretended to hesitate: "Mother, your daughter-in-law understands that you are upset with Yao'er for being thoughtless. However, today she is returning home with Lord Changxing accompanying her. Wouldn't it be inappropriate for us to act this way"

"Mrs. Meng scoffed and said, "She brought disgrace upon the Gu family. How could Changxing Hou possibly accompany her back to her parents' home"

Meng Dongyuan chimed in, "Mother is right. That rascal caused such a joke. If not for Father's sake, how would Changxing Hou ever marry her I'll tell the gatekeeper later, when that scoundrel comes back today, to turn him away directly and sever ties with her. Our Meng family should just pretend we never had this wretch."

Upon hearing this, the three grandchildren were shocked and immediately cut off all ties with their family. This is a punishment reserved for those who commit grave sins.

Meng Chengzhang's face turned pale, and he couldn't help but retort: "Father, the prince eloped first. How can you blame it all on my elder sister My elder sister was supposed to marry the prince according to the Gu family's original intention. Wouldn't that be like degrading herself, rushing into marriage"

Mrs. Meng, speaking with biting sarcasm, said: "The fact that the young master eloped with someone else is a testament to her uselessness. She couldn't hold onto a man's heart. What a waste of a pretty face! The Gu family could have let her choose from the other two sons, but she insisted on choosing her future father-in-law. Was this meant to spite someone Perhaps she intentionally wanted to embarrass her own family"

She said, her face grim as she looked at Meng Chengzhang. Then she continued, "Chengzhang, it's not that Grandmother doesn't want to acknowledge her as our granddaughter. It's because she's been reckless and caused a big trouble. Our Yongchang Marquis Mansion can't afford to offend the Changxing Hou Mansion now Grandmother is doing this for your own good, for your future."

Just at this moment, a maidservant rushed in to report: "Madam, the eldest daughter is back."

"How dare she come back" Mrs. Meng's face darkened, her anger boiling over. "Get that little wretch out of here! Our Meng family doesn't have a daughter as shameless as her!"t was truly an incessant haunting.At this time, a lady chimed in: "Madam Meng is the kindest of them all, how could she possibly do anything wrong"The other ladies chimed in: "That's right, Mrs. Meng...