It was already Xu hour, and the sky was dark.
Even if they wanted to recover their belongings, they could wait until tomorrow.
Lin Xianhong felt a heavy pressure in her chest.
She quickly bid farewell to Gu Yuan and hurried away.
The other guests also took their leave one after another.
Gossip is human nature.
The Lin family's drama could not be missed.
"General Gu, I'll take my leave first."
"Hehe, General Gu, are you coming with us?"
"Let's go, let's go, don't be late."
"General Gu is truly blessed."
A noblewoman passed by Gu Yuan and teased, "Lin Xianhong has been divorced by the Prince's Estate and will become a discarded woman known throughout Chang'an City. This was all to save you. It just so happens that General Gu has not yet married. Why not propose to the Lin family?"
"Haha..."
Gu Yuan merely forced a smile.
Was he brain-damaged?
A woman like Lin Xianhong wasn't even fit to be a concubine!
Now she had become the laughingstock of Chang'an City!
Such a discarded woman was only good for a bit of fun.
The perfectly good banquet was completely ruined.
The guests were all thinking about gossiping.
Gu Mingzhi slumped in a wooden chair, his face ashen.
Ning Que was clearly here to cause trouble!
"Interesting!"
Tian Zhongxun's eyes were cold, and he let out a heavy snort.
Since the death of Prince Ning, no one had dared to oppose him.
Ning Que was young, but his temper was quite fiery!
"Your Highness!" Gu Mingzhi stood up and bowed, "Now that Ning Que has inherited the princely title, and will undergo the coronation ceremony tomorrow, if he also reclaims command of the Wolf Army, what will become of us?"
"No rush."
Tian Zhongxun coldly flicked his sleeve.
They were all in the same boat.
It was all for the purpose of controlling military power and plotting great things.
"Does Your Highness have a plan?"
"Heh..."
Tian Zhongxun was calm and unhurried, setting down his wine cup.
"With this King here, the sky won't fall!"
"But His Majesty has already issued an edict..."
"What are you afraid of? The sky won't fall." Tian Zhongxun was very confident, saying calmly, "Since the imperial edict has been issued, it naturally cannot be retracted. But when the official coronation will take place is not so simple. In the past, Emperor Wen once decreed that the Ning family line could not inherit the princely title without great merit. At tomorrow's ceremony, this King will bring people to present the decree. How will His Majesty respond then?"
"Your Highness is brilliant!"
Gu Yuan suddenly understood.
They had almost forgotten about this!
Prince Ning was the only prince of Great Feng.
Since the founding of the nation, the line had been passed down through a single heir.
To win over the populace, Emperor Wen specifically issued a decree.
The Ning family line had to achieve great merit to inherit the princely title!
Simply providing disaster relief in Jingyang was far from enough!
Therefore, Ning Que still could not gain real power.
At most, he would first inherit the princely title.
Gu Yuan looked at the chaotic banquet.
He would not lose to that good-for-nothing Ning Que!
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The carriage was very fast.
A moment later, it arrived in front of the Lin Estate.
As soon as Ning Que stepped out of the carriage, more carriages followed.
They were typical spectators.
They loved to watch drama unfold.
In recent years, the Lin family had been very arrogant, especially after Lin Xianhong was appointed a third-rank female physician by the Empress Dowager. Relying on the Empress Dowager's favor, the Lin family members usually looked down on people and always liked to show off.
"Ning Que!"
Lin Xianhong arrived, panting.
"Don't worry, all your things will be given back to you."
"It's late tonight, can't we wait until tomorrow?"
"Your Lin family is too unlucky."
Ning Que coldly pushed her away.
Lin Xianhong stumbled and fell to the ground.
However, Ning Que showed no pity.
"The gift list was sent to the estate yesterday."
"This King does not want to be entangled with the Lin family anymore."
"You also should not waste any more time."
"Exactly!" Tie Niu stood out, his voice booming, and echoed, "Our great sabers are already thirsting for action. Hurry up and open the door; we'll carry the things away and then leave."
"What are you doing in the middle of the night?"
The Lin Estate's main gate opened.
Lin Jiang and others all came out.
Seeing Lin Xianhong slumped on the ground, Lin Qinghuan quickly stepped forward to help her up, while looking at Ning Que with a face full of anger, "How dare you push my sister? Are you even a man? For such a trivial matter, you have to make things so ugly?"
"Qinghuan, stop talking..."
Lin Xianhong bit her red lip lightly.
Looking at the indifferent Ning Que.
Before, when she had a slight bump or bruise, Ning Que would be very concerned.
Now, it was completely in the past!
"Sister, what are you afraid of him for?"
"What do you want to do bringing so many people in the middle of the night?"
"Do you really think our Lin family is easy to bully?"
Lin Mother also had a grim expression, looking at Ning Que and saying sarcastically, "What, does my son-in-law want to arrest our whole family and take us to Dali Temple?"
"Good son-in-law, let's discuss this calmly." Lin Jiang stepped forward to speak conciliatory words, continuing to persuade, "Don't worry, I will properly persuade Xianhong. First, release Chao'er. No matter what, he is your elder brother-in-law. We are family after all..."
This was Lin Jiang's temporary measure.
He wanted to get Lin Chao released first.
However, Ning Que ignored him.
He looked coldly at Lin Xianhong.
"Are you going to say it, or should I?"
"Do you really have to force me?"
"Isn't this what you wanted?" Ning Que spread his hands casually, saying indifferently, "You always thought I was a villain, constantly pestering you. Now I have divorced you; there is no longer any connection between us."
"Divorce... divorce?"
Lin Jiang and the others were all stunned.
Lin Xianhong could only nod with tears in her eyes.
At the same time, she handed over the imperial edict.
At this moment, she felt incredibly wronged.
She didn't feel that she had done anything wrong.
Even now, she still believed that Ning Que was being petty.
If he were generous enough, would things have turned out this way?
Even if he inherited the princely title, so what?
Without real power, it was nothing at all.
After reading the imperial edict, Lin Jiang's face immediately changed.
"Lin family head, do you see?"
"His Majesty has approved this King's divorce."
"The gift list was sent yesterday."
"This King will now take back everything."
Ning Que said, clapping his hands.
Butler Fu and Tie Niu stepped forward simultaneously.
Many servants followed behind them.
"What?"
"He inherited the princely title?"
"His Majesty agreed to the divorce, and he also wants to take back all the betrothal gifts and dowry?"
Lin Mother almost fainted.
Looking at Ning Que, her intestines were almost green with regret.
She rushed forward, forcing out a fawning smile.
"Good son-in-law, look at what a mess this is."
"Let's talk things over, don't be impulsive."
"As the saying goes, a couple's quarrels in bed are settled in bed. This time, it truly is Xianhong who wronged you. How about this, you take her back and punish her with family rules as you please. I guarantee she will live a good life from now on and never dare to be presumptuous again."
"Heh..."
Ning Que abruptly flicked his sleeve and pushed her away.
Looking at their family, he only found it laughable.
The Lin family was a bunch of low-class people.
They had never given him a good look all these years.
They thought they had him completely under their thumb.
Now that they knew he had inherited the princely title and was going to take back the betrothal gifts and dowry, they finally knew fear.
But was it meaningful?
Late affection is cheaper than grass!
Seeing that they were unwilling to hand over the items voluntarily, Ning Que immediately waved his hand, "Tie Niu, get to work. Take everything on the gift list. As for the deeds for shops and land, don't forget those either. Also, bring back all the maids who were sent over initially. Don't leave even a single copper coin for the Lin family!"
"Yes, sir!"
"Brothers, follow me!"
Tie Niu grinned and charged at the front.
At this moment, no one dared to stop them.
Lin Jiang slumped to the ground, powerless.
It was over, completely over!
The Lin family was completely finished!