Chapter 701: Charming Liniang (3)_1
At these words, Lady Zhu’s face turned ugly too.
Pei Zongli marrying Qian Wanxiu was a different situation! Lady Fang was also part of the extended family now, and only because Old Pei begged Pei Qin, the matter did not escalate to the Government Office.
If Pei Wenli decided to divorce his wife and remarry, Kong’s and the Kong family wouldn’t let it go easily, and Pei Qin would also get involved, seizing the opportunity to suppress them.
"For Dalang’s future, what’s wrong with her suffering a bit!? She can’t even bear a son!" Lady Chen had already made up her mind, letting Kong’s be demoted to a concubine and having Pei Wenli marry the daughter of the Official’s family, pleasing both sides. This didn’t mean divorcing Kong’s, and she would still stay in Old Pei’s House.
"If he really divorces and remarries, causing an uproar, he could be exiled, not just risking his prospects!" Old Pei scolded, his face turning blue with anger.
By the laws of Great Chu, those who divorce and remarry are to be flogged one hundred times and exiled one thousand miles. By then, Pei Wenli’s achievements would also be revoked.
"Having Kong’s become the lesser wife is out of the question! I don’t dare drive her away! If she can’t bear a son, she has no face to hold the position of the legal wife!" Lady Chen retorted dismissively.
"She must be willing to demote herself to a concubine. If she is not, and an uproar ensues, do you think the Fang family and Pei Qin would stay out of it?" Old Pei said, his face turning even more livid.