Disguised as a man, she became the biggest villain in the book.

Chapter 231: 1 divorce letter

Madam Pei's tears soaked her clothes. Pei Wenzhao stood there like a wooden statue, helpless and blank. His handsome face was full of regret and self-reproach. Only now did he realize that he had ignored his mother's feelings.

Faced with his heartbroken mother, Pei Wenzhao was extremely anxious, but he didn't know how to comfort her.

He could only stand there silently, waiting for Madam Pei to pour out all her grief and grievances. Time passed slowly, and finally, as Madam Pei's crying gradually subsided, Pei Wenzhao, who had been silent all along, suddenly seemed to have made up his mind. He stood up abruptly and strode towards the door without looking back.

"Where are you going?" Seeing her son's actions, Madam Pei was startled and quickly reached out to grab Pei Wenzhao's sleeve, asking with a worried expression, fearing that he might do something foolish in a moment of impulse.

Pei Wenzhao slowly turned around, looking at his mother's red and swollen eyes and the tear stains on her face, his heart ached. He forced a smile, giving Madam Pei a reassuring look, and then said softly, "Don't worry, Mother. I'm not going to seek justice, I just want to complete one last thing."

Upon hearing this, a hint of doubt flashed in Madam Pei's eyes, clearly not understanding what her son meant by "the last thing." But despite her doubts, she ultimately chose to believe her child and slowly released her grip on Pei Wenzhao's sleeve.

Pei Wenzhao gently patted the hand that was holding his arm, and softly comforted her, "Mother, don't worry. I promise you, I will return quickly." After saying this, he looked at his mother one last time, then resolutely turned and left, leaving Madam Pei standing alone, watching his receding figure...

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Sunlight filtered through the dappled leaves and fell on the stone table in the courtyard of the He family mansion. Zheng Luoqi, dressed in an elegant long gown, sat at the table, playing chess with He Jinyu.

On the chessboard, black and white pieces are intertwined.

"My lord, your chess skills are becoming more and more exquisite!" He Jinyu praised with a smile after placing a white piece. His gaze remained fixed on the chessboard, his eyes focused intently.

Zheng Luoqi gently shook his head and humbly replied, "Not at all!" As he spoke, he slowly placed a black piece, demonstrating both offensive and defensive capabilities.

The two exchanged blows, neither able to gain the upper hand for a time. Just as He Jinyu was staring intently at the chessboard, racking his brains for his next move, a guard rushed over, his expression flustered, and reported to them, "My lords! Young Master Pei requests an audience!" With that, the guard respectfully bowed and saluted.

Upon hearing this news, Zheng Luoqi and He Jinyu exchanged a glance, both revealing a hint of doubt and confusion in their eyes.

He Jinyu hesitated, unsure whether he should meet with Pei Wenzhao, since he felt he had nothing to say to Pei Wenzhao.

He Jinyu raised his head and looked at Zheng Luoqi, seemingly waiting for his opinion.

Zheng Luoqi frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Since he's here, let's meet him and see what he wants." With Zheng Luoqi's consent, He Jinyu nodded and then instructed the servant beside him to bring Pei Wenzhao into the courtyard.

Upon seeing He Jinyu, Pei Wenzhao went straight to the point: "I have come today to ask you for something on behalf of my younger sister!"

Upon hearing this, He Jinyu's face immediately showed a look of doubt. He frowned, wondering to himself if he had overlooked something important.

After a moment's thought, he couldn't think of anything Pei Wenxuan had left with him, so he replied, "I wonder what your sister entrusted to me? As long as it's definitely left with me, I'll send someone to retrieve it immediately!"

Pei Wenzhao seemed to have made up his mind, and slowly said, "A letter of divorce!"

Upon hearing this, He Jinyu's eyes widened in astonishment as he stared at Pei Wenzhao. He never expected that Pei Wenzhao had come to ask for a divorce letter on behalf of his younger sister.

Pei Wenzhao knew perfectly well that his younger sister, Pei Wenxuan, had no feelings for He Jinyu. Moreover, given her strong and stubborn nature, even if she were to die tragically, she would probably never want to bear the title of Mrs. He.

Before her death, Pei Wenxuan was forced by various rumors and helplessness to finally put on her wedding dress with tears in her eyes and become He Jinyu's wife. Life is unpredictable, and now Pei Wenxuan has passed away.

Pei Wenzhao, as Pei Wenxuan's older brother, grew up with her and their relationship was naturally very close. He saw that his sister's personality had changed drastically after getting married, and she had become depressed and unhappy. There were even some crazy rumors circulating outside.

He Jinyu, as her husband, was utterly irresponsible and never stepped forward to stop these rumors. Pei Wenzhao looked down on He Jinyu from the bottom of her heart, feeling that he was not good enough for her younger sister.

Therefore, Pei Wenzhao was determined to give Pei Wenxuan a long-awaited freedom, so that she could finally leave with dignity as a daughter of the Pei family.

In the Great Xia Kingdom, once a woman is divorced by her husband's family, she is often ridiculed and mocked by the world.

But the situation is completely different in the Pei family. From childhood, the Pei family teaches their daughters that even after they are married, the Pei family will always be their strongest support! If they suffer any grievances or bullying in their husband's family, they can return to their parents' home for protection without any worries. The Pei family's doors will always be open to them, welcoming them home.

It was based on such family traditions and kinship that Pei Wenzhao had the courage to take it upon himself to go to Pei Wenxuan's home to ask for the divorce papers that symbolized her liberation.

Although this move may cause some controversy and turmoil, Pei Wenzhao still chose to do it so that his sister could rest in peace.

After hearing Pei Wenzhao's words, He Jinyu immediately ordered his servants to fetch paper and pen.

Before long, the servants respectfully presented paper and pen to He Jinyu, and in the blink of an eye, a divorce agreement was completed.

He Jinyu gently blew away the undried ink on the paper, then handed the divorce papers to Pei Wenzhao, who was standing opposite him.

Pei Wenzhao walked forward expressionlessly and took the divorce papers. He glanced at the contents casually, his eyes showing little emotion.

Immediately afterwards, he silently put the divorce papers into his pocket, turned around and walked towards the door.

Watching Pei Wenzhao's figure gradually disappear into the distance, Zheng Luoqi, who had been standing by and watching this farce with a cold eye, finally couldn't help but speak up: "What a pity, different stances!" After saying that, he shook his head slightly, a faint smile appearing on his lips.