Under the astonished gazes of everyone present, Madam Su, dressed in court robes, gracefully entered.
Her steps were steady and powerful, her posture upright; with every step, she seemed to exude a powerful aura that made people dare not look directly at her.
Looking at Madam Su, who was a stark contrast to how she was at the Su Manor, Shen Jing suddenly felt like he was dreaming.
He had originally thought that the Su Family was just there to make up the numbers.
He never expected that his cheap mother-in-law would have such a prominent background!
A First-Rank Imperial Madam!
And she publicly acknowledged him as her son-in-law!
Oh my goodness…
Did I just inadvertently become a kept man?
This would save me so many years of detours!
Is this what they call 'choice is greater than effort'?
Hmm?
Something's not right!
A sudden jolt went through Shen Jing's heart, and his gaze fell on Du Yidao.
Du Yidao was so bold just now; could it be related to his cheap mother-in-law?
Du Yidao didn't notice Shen Jing's gaze; he was just staring at Madam Su with a wide smile.
At this moment, there was no trace of fierceness on Du Yidao's face; his eyes were as clear as a college student's.
Shen Jing could basically confirm that Du Yidao knew Madam Su's identity before everyone else.
It wasn't until Madam Su stopped in front of Meng Tong that Meng Tong difficultly came back to his senses.
Meng Tong dared not delay and quickly jogged from the hall to Madam Su, saying, "Your subordinate, Meng Tong, greets Madam!"
"Greetings, Madam!"
As Meng Tong bowed, the others who had come to their senses also followed suit.
Zhao Ying bowed his body, but a monstrous wave had already surged in his heart.
When did a First-Rank Imperial Madam appear in Luochuan Prefecture?
Logically, if a First-Rank Imperial Madam came to Huaizhou, his father, as the Huaizhou Prefect, should know about it!
Son-in-law?
To hell with it!
The son-in-law she mentioned, it couldn't be that shameless scoundrel Shen Jing, could it?
Madam Su looked at Meng Tong coldly, "I think I just heard someone call me a shrew, didn't I?"
Meng Tong's heart twitched violently, and he forced a smile, apologetically saying, "Your subordinate did not see Madam just now, and thus misspoke. Please…"
Bang!
Madam Su kicked Meng Tong hard in the stomach.
Meng Tong, completely unprepared, was directly kicked to the ground.
Seeing Meng Tong lying on the ground, everyone was stunned.
Assaulting a court official in open court?
She didn't give Meng Tong any face at all!
Even if she was a First-Rank Imperial Madam, wasn't this a bit too much?
"This is what a shrew is!"
Madam Su looked at Meng Tong coldly, "Understand?"
"Your subordinate misspoke…"
Meng Tong was utterly embarrassed, trying hard to force a smile.
Madam Su snorted lightly, her face full of displeasure, "If there's a next time, don't blame me for being impolite!"
"Thank you, Madam!"
Meng Tong forced a smile, scrambling to his feet and urging the yamen runners, "What are you standing around for? Quickly get Madam a seat!"
The yamen runners, as if waking from a dream, quickly brought over a chair.
Madam Su sat down, her gaze falling on Zhao Ying, "Was it you who said you wanted to revoke my son-in-law's Titled Scholar status?"
Hearing Madam Su's words, Zhao Ying's last glimmer of hope was completely shattered.
It's over!
The son-in-law she spoke of was indeed that shameless scoundrel Shen Jing!
The sixth family Shen Jing married into was her family!
Beast!
How could this beast be so lucky?
He just randomly married into a family, and it turned out to be the family of a First-Rank Imperial Madam?
Meeting Madam Su's gaze, Zhao Ying tried to steady himself and said with a forced smile, "Madam probably doesn't know yet, but Shen Jing married into six families. Such a morally corrupt person truly doesn't deserve to be Madam's son-in-law."
Shen Jing didn't take it to heart; instead, he looked at Zhao Ying with a smile.
No choice, I am the chosen one, I have this destiny!
However, it was also a good thing that he had frankly admitted to marrying into multiple families when he was at the Su Family.
Otherwise, with Madam Su's temper, he would probably have been beaten.
"Do I need you to teach me how to choose a son-in-law?"
Madam Su looked at Zhao Ying coldly, "I'm asking you, did you say you wanted to revoke my son-in-law's Titled Scholar status?"
Hearing Madam Su's words, Zhao Ying couldn't help but curse inwardly.
This woman has a screw loose!
Besides being good-looking, Shen Jing has nothing.
The key is that his morals are extremely corrupt.
Marrying into six families is clearly making a fool of them!
She, a First-Rank Imperial Madam, takes such a shameless scoundrel as her son-in-law?
Has she no shame?
Has she never seen a man before?
Zhao Ying cursed up a storm in his heart, but he only dared to do so internally.
Seeing Madam Su's gaze grow increasingly sharp, Zhao Ying could only steel himself and say, "It's not that this junior is targeting Shen Jing, it's just that Shen Jing marrying into six families is extremely morally corrupt and despised by the world. According to court law, his Titled Scholar status should indeed be revoked!"
"Law?"
Madam Su snorted lightly and slowly rose to stand before Zhao Ying.
Facing this formidable beauty, Zhao Ying felt a little nervous.
Slap!
Madam Su suddenly raised her hand and delivered a sharp slap across Zhao Ying's face.
Zhao Ying instinctively covered his cheek, looking at Madam Su with both humiliation and disbelief.
He was a Titled Scholar!
She… she actually hit him in public?
Madam Su stared at Zhao Ying coldly, "According to court law, what is the punishment for publicly assaulting a Titled Scholar?"
"…"
Zhao Ying's face alternated between green and white, unable to speak for a long time.
Slap!
Madam Su slapped Zhao Ying across the face again with her backhand, sharply demanding, "I'm asking you a question! Do you dare not answer?"
Zhao Ying felt even more humiliated. Suppressing the urge to strangle this woman, he said indignantly, "Twenty strokes of the rod…"
"Alright!"
Madam Su nodded, returned to her chair, and casually glanced at Meng Tong, "I publicly assaulted a Titled Scholar, the evidence is conclusive. You may punish me according to court law!"
Meng Tong's face stiffened, and he quickly feigned ignorance with a forced smile, "Your subordinate… saw nothing!"
Punish?
Punish my ass!
He, a court official, was beaten in open court and didn't dare to show any temper.
Not to mention Zhao Ying, a mere Titled Scholar!
This was a First-Rank Imperial Madam!
Although an Imperial Madam had no actual power, the influence behind a First-Rank Imperial Madam was beyond his imagination.
If he dared to punish her today, his head would be moved tomorrow!
And it would be his whole family, neatly arranged!
"Luochuan Prefecture is only about three hundred li from the capital. I'll give you a chance to go to the capital and make an imperial appeal!"
Madam Su raised an eyebrow at Zhao Ying, "If you're afraid you won't be able to see His Majesty, I can lend you this Pass Token to use!"
Saying this, Madam Su pulled a pass token from her sleeve and handed it to Zhao Ying.
Zhao Ying's face twitched repeatedly. He buried his head, gritting his teeth as he replied, "This junior… misspoke. Please, Madam… forgive me!"
Was she lending him a pass token?
She was clearly telling him that she could enter the palace to see the Emperor whenever she wished!
Using power to oppress others!
"Useless. I give you a chance, and you can't even use it!"
Madam Su's contemptuous gaze swept over Zhao Ying, then turned sharply to the still somewhat bewildered Du Yidao and Wang Zan, "What about you two? Are you going to tear up the marriage contracts yourselves, or should I take you to the capital to seek judgment from His Majesty?"
Meeting Madam Su's gaze, Wang Zan felt his whole body tremble.
Even Zhao Ying had been beaten into submission, so how could he dare to hold onto the marriage contract any longer!
Wang Zan carefully took out the marriage contract and respectfully presented it to Madam Su.
Madam Su glanced at it casually and then commanded indifferently, "Eat it!"
Eat… eat it?
Wang Zan's heart twitched violently, and he cast a pleading look at Zhao Ying.
However, Zhao Ying was in no position to help himself, let alone him!
Seeing that he couldn't rely on Zhao Ying, Wang Zan looked at Madam Su with a face full of entreaty.
He wanted to admit his mistake and beg for mercy, but meeting Madam Su's cold gaze, his throat felt as if it were blocked by something, and he couldn't utter a single word…