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The Chastity Tower, although built in Meizhou, is well-known for accepting widows from surrounding counties. However, how did it become associated with the previous dynasty? Upon reflection, it indeed was a matter of significance.
The Chastity Tower was a custom revered by the former dynasty and disapproved of by this current one. While the former dynasty upheld this tradition, families took pride in the Chastity Arch, even though it was not endorsed by this dynasty.
Despite the Chastity Tower having been established for many years, the Court had always turned a blind eye. Yet, since it was a custom from the previous dynasty, one could never know when the Court might decide to take issue with it. People found themselves in a dilemma, too preoccupied to continue criticizing the Zhang Family.
With no onlookers to support them, the Chen Family found themselves isolated and humiliated. They were eager to resolve the situation quickly. After much negotiation, Zhang Butler reluctantly stepped back and accepted the separation of the couple, along with a substantial compensation from the Chen Family. Finally, the two families managed to part ways clearly.
Inside the carriage, Zhang Linglong gradually stopped crying. Through a gap in the curtain, she caught sight of Chen Xiucai with his male companion showing off beside him. In this entire drama, the person Chen Xiucai truly liked never even made an appearance; instead, he introduced another individual to Zhang Linglong.
It was said that this new acquaintance was quite a difficult character to deal with, with intricate connections behind him and not one to shy away from trouble. Now at an age where he needed to make a significant profit in business, he would not let any opportunity slip by.
The Chen Family had deep roots and much to gain; Zhang Linglong had provided ample funds. This individual had promised with his wolf-like eyes that he would not relent until he had torn away a significant piece of flesh from his target.
Zhang Linglong turned her gaze away and smiled; the retribution for the Chen Family was far from over!
Sang Qingxiao of the Zhang Family was also waiting idly and had heard about this drama unfolding. Her actions aligned closely with what I had anticipated; finally, things were sorted out.
Li Cu returned from an outing and informed Sang Qingxiao about what had transpired. After sharing the news, he asked if he noticed correctly that the servants of the Zhang Family were packing their belongings. Were they planning to leave? Wasn't there still much business for them in Meizhou City? In such haste, how much silver would they lose?
Upon discovering Chen Xiucai's true nature, Zhang Linglong had secretly prepared to leave and had nearly finished handling everything she could take with her. As for what remained, losses were losses; the Zhang Family were shrewd individuals skilled in business and would likely be wealthier than before in just a few years.
However, no one expected that just before leaving, Zhang Linglong instructed Zhang Butler to say something in front of everyone regarding the Chastity Tower. Did she really say anything significant?
Sang Qingxiao shook her head; it was merely intended to frighten those with guilty consciences for a few days. Decades-old customs are not easily changed. Perhaps on the surface people would be more cautious, but behind closed doors, there would still be those who sent widows from their clans into that tower.
Everything was done quietly, without affecting the overall situation of the Court. Even if it reached the palace, those in high positions would not waste their energy on such trivial matters.
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