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Zhang Linglong acted swiftly, and by the next day, she had orchestrated a dramatic scene that drew considerable attention. She deliberately chose a location very close to the Chen Family, even designing the first witness to be a distant relative of the Chens, completely excluding the Zhang Family from any involvement.
However, some busybodies came to report the news. Zhang Linglong pretended to have just learned of it, her face filled with sorrow as she climbed into her carriage, heading towards the Chen Family.
She was not foolish enough to go alone; Zhang Butler led a group of people closely behind her, each armed and filled with excitement. After enduring two long months of frustration, they finally saw a chance for resolution.
In addition to the first witness, Zhang Linglong arranged for numerous onlookers who spread rumors while dragging the Chen Family into a situation where they would want to take someone home to settle things down.
Zhang Linglong took care to consider her unborn child, slowing down as the carriage ambled towards the chaotic scene that was escalating by the moment. Upon disembarking, she began to cry. Zhang Butler charged ahead, coordinating with the pre-arranged spectators in a well-rehearsed performance.
Using the spectators' descriptions as a cue, he feigned realization and then angrily accused Chen Xiucai of knowingly taking risks while scheming to escape with his lover.
He also condemned the Chen matriarch for being aware of her son's issues yet still pursuing a marriage arrangement. After her son fled, she shamelessly shifted all blame onto the Zhang Family—truly despicable behavior.
While there were many holes in his accusations, Chen Xiucai's memory had been partially erased by Sang Qingxiao. Caught in bed under public scrutiny, both he and the Chen Family found themselves unable to refute the claims.
Zhang Butler's fury was relentless; he raged from dawn until dusk, his voice hoarse from shouting. Only when he could no longer continue did he command his men to storm into the Chen Family's residence and wreak havoc.
The Chen Family stood no chance against the hired thugs from the Zhang Family who were paid handsomely for this task. As they watched their home being destroyed, some soft-hearted individuals stepped forward to intervene.
Zhang Butler hoarsely replied that this was how they had treated the Zhang Family for over two months. They were not as shameless as that; this would be their only retaliation. From now on, both families would sever all ties.
Upon hearing this, those who had tried to mediate fell silent and sighed instead. They advised against saying harsh words in anger and suggested that it was better to resolve conflicts than to deepen them since Miss Zhang would still have to live among them.
Zhang Butler exploded with rage. "Live? No way! Divorce! Oh no, I mean annulment! The Chen Family deceived us into marriage; my lady wants an annulment!"
In Meizhou and several surrounding counties, when couples could no longer stay together—regardless of who was at fault—it was always the husband who issued the divorce papers. Since the Great Jing Dynasty began, there had only been a handful of such cases; annulments were unheard of.
The mention of annulment shocked everyone present.
The onlooking men disregarded the circumstances and once again criticized the Zhang Family for their woman's audacity.
Zhang Butler questioned them sharply: "Is there any law in court that states women cannot seek an annulment? In Jingjing City, right under His Majesty's nose, there have been several cases already; it's no longer a rare occurrence. Yet here in Meizhou, you still uphold something like the Chastity Tower."
Throughout history, emperors of the Great Jing Dynasty had encouraged widows to remarry. The Chastity Tower and Chastity Arch were remnants of past dynasties' outdated practices. It was baffling how everyone continued to uphold such traditions without considering their own thoughts on it.
Following Zhang Linglong's instructions, Zhang Butler knew when to stop speaking.
After all, the Zhang Family was comprised of merchants; although wealthy, they lacked power. Such statements could lead to significant repercussions if uttered in anger. If he continued discussing matters related to the Chastity Tower, it could spell trouble for them.
Zhang Linglong did not expect this statement alone would change women's lives within that tower but wanted to express her stance clearly while providing subtle support behind the scenes.
Upon hearing these words, everyone was even more frightened.
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