Doted By The Regent King

Chapter 1726 - 1664: Sent to the Family Temple

Hearing Madam Wang’s words, the expressions of all the Wu Family members present changed, especially Lady Tong, who had been sitting quietly in her chair as if she were invisible, paused her hand on her belly.

Madam Wang’s words were like a sharp blade piercing her heart, making her so angry that her teeth itched.

Who here doesn’t have daughters, especially the second branch’s eldest daughter Yiwan, who had reached the age for marriage negotiations, and they had already found a suitable match. Both sides had a mutual interest, but then the disgrace of Wu Yining happened, and the other side went silent.

Now that Madam Wang brought it up again, thinking about the potential consequences when news spread further was really adding insult to injury, as fewer good families would consider marrying in, and anyone would reconsider the Wu Family’s reputation first.

Lady Tong lowered her eyes, concealing her hatred and anger. A single bad apple spoiled the whole barrel, and truly it was time to split the family; now, the Main branch had brought disaster upon them. Pity her Wanwan and Jiaojiao, who were all implicated.

Seeing everyone’s shocked expressions, Madam Wang grew even more complacent and said coldly, "Divorce me, and it’ll perfectly show everyone how chaotic the Wu Family’s conduct is."

Wu Lihong was furious, took two steps forward, and slapped her: "Bitch, even if I don’t divorce you, do you think I have no means to deal with you?" He shouted angrily for someone: "Send the First Madam to the family temple to pray for blessings for the Old Madam, and without my word, do not let her out."

Madam Wang’s expression changed slightly: "Wu Lihong, do you dare!"

"Just watch and see if I dare!" Wu Lihong snorted coldly, glaring at the sturdy woman standing by the door, shouted: "What are you standing there for? Move!"

"Wait." The Old Madam Wu spoke, "Madam Wang is disrespectful and unfilial; send her to the family temple to reflect on her actions. It’s year-end, yet there must be someone to manage the household affairs. The stewardship badge will be returned and temporarily managed by the Third Son’s wife; once the Second Son’s wife has given birth, they will manage it jointly."

Lady Liu could not hide her joy and quickly said: "I assure you, ancestral grandmother, that I will follow your instructions."

Lady Tong frowned slightly, but feeling her large belly, she said nothing, only waiting to make plans another day. If staying in Changan was not feasible, she would go to her husband’s post; there, she could certainly find good families for her daughters.

With just one statement, Madam Wang lost her managerial rights and was to be sent to the family temple, leaving her looking grim.

The family temple was a place for confining women who had erred. Whether one could come out again was uncertain, and once inside, one would be ignorant of outside affairs, making it hard to retain control, like a deaf-mute. Could such a life be lived?

Her Yuyu’s leg was not healed yet, and there was still Linlin...

Madam Wang finally felt panicked and afraid, exclaiming sharply: "I can’t go, Yuyu still needs my care. Wu Lihong, do you want to kill Yuyu? Without me, who will take care of him!"

"Without you, the household can still function; there are plenty of servants," Wu Lihong responded coldly, "Besides, Maternal Aunt Liao would surely be willing to take care of him, if not, there’s still Linlin."

Madam Wang’s pupils contracted: "You are truly heartless."

"This is the sin you brought upon yourself." Wu Lihong said it was her own fault.

Madam Wang trembled all over and began to laugh crazily, being held on both sides as she was taken away, her laughter sounded to everyone both desolate and piercingly sharp.

When taken to the pitch-black family temple, facing the ancestral tablets, the heavy door behind her closed with a clang, Madam Wang felt a chill run through her heart, and she turned to run back, pounding forcefully on the door: "Let me out, let me out."

No one responded, only the echoes resounding, seemingly mocking her failure, and Madam Wang slid to the ground, sobbing loudly.