Ye Yuzhang and Jiang exchanged a glance, their faces also becoming solemn. They had originally thought of finding fault with Zheng and divorcing her, which would have resolved the matter satisfactorily. But unexpectedly, news had leaked out from somewhere, and Zheng had found out so quickly, and was even using death to coerce them. In that case, this matter could no longer be handled as they had previously discussed.

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  "Thinking of this, Madam Jiangs expression softened and she advised: Zhuoers mother, what can we do? The officials daughter has taken a liking to him, how could he dare refuse? Wouldnt that be offending the official family? If one mistake leads to trouble, our lives would be ruined. The Ye family is no good, wouldnt Zhuoer also suffer the consequences? So this matter can only be endured by you. Look, Im a woman too, and I know how hard it is for a woman to be divorced and sent back home, let alone your brothers household which cant even accommodate you. Why not endure some hardship and become a noble concubine instead? As for the marriage proposal from the Jiang family, since you dont agree, well decline it according to your wishes. How about that?"

  "Your concubine?" Zheng Shi let out a cold snort and cast her gaze onto Ye Jiaming.

  Ye Jiaming was overjoyed at the sight, thinking that Zheng Shi had finally submitted and would be content as a concubine. He hastily nodded and said: "Yes, yes, you can rest assured. Even if she enters the house, I will still treat you the same as before."

  Zhengs mouth curled up in a mocking smile, her eyes as cold as frost, and three words squeezed out from between her teeth: "Who cares!" Seeing Ye Jiamings face change, she turned her head to look at Jiang: "I became a noble concubine, my daughter became a bastard. Doesnt the old lady think Im an idiot, cant even understand this?"

  Jiangs face fell: "Then what do you want to do?"

  Zhengs body straightened: "I want to separate and take Zhuoer away from the Ye family."

  "Mother..." Ye Zhuo called out in a barely audible voice, tears streaming down her face. At this moment, she finally wholeheartedly acknowledged that Zheng Shi was the mother of her lifetime. Zheng Shis foolish actions were precisely the manifestation of her willingness to risk her life for her daughters benefit!

  "Dont even think about it!" Jiang slapped her hand on the armrest. "Zhuer is our Ye familys granddaughter, you want to take her away? Dream on!"

  "Those who dont know the truth would think that Zhuoer is the old ladys most beloved granddaughter. But in reality, the old lady just wants to keep her as a bargaining chip to gain more benefits for the Ye family." Her face sank, revealing a hint of severity, and she raised her voice, "My daughter will marry a man who truly loves and cares for her, not that heartless and ungrateful Chen Shimei! You Ye family, dont even think about controlling my daughters marriage!"

  Ye Jiamings face turned very ugly upon hearing this. Zheng Shis mention of "Chen Shimei" was naturally a curse at him!

  "Your Zheng family cant even afford a full meal. Who would want to marry into your family except for some rough and unrefined men? Zheng, dont you ask your daughter if shes willing to follow you?" Jiang shouted coldly.

  Zheng looked at Jiang coldly, then turned her head to look at Ye Zhuo, her eyes becoming exceptionally gentle: "Zhuoer, are you willing to follow mother? If you follow mother, from now on youll never have nice clothes to wear, no servants to order around, and sometimes not even enough food to eat. But mother will protect you from being bullied, and will find a family that truly treats you well."

  "Mother, Im willing." Ye Zhuo shed tears and nodded repeatedly. The shallowness and ugliness of the deep house, she had already tasted enough in her previous life, how could she be nostalgic for the finery and delicacies that came with it? When she woke up from Ye Zhuos body, she had already made up her mind that this lifetime would definitely rely on her own strength to earn a living, not relying on anyone else, because no one was reliable. Being able to leave this cold family and be with Zheng Shi who truly loved her, creating her own sky, even if it meant eating coarse grains and drinking plain water, she would still be happy. Only, such plans might end up being empty...

  Upon hearing Ye Zhuos response, Zhengs expression finally relaxed. She turned around and said to Ye Jiaming in a light tone: "Ye Jiaming, write the divorce papers. On the divorce papers, make it clear that Ye Zhuo is leaving with me. From now on, her affairs have nothing to do with the Ye family. The Ye family has no right to decide her marriage."

  In Ye Jiamings heart, he was actually willing to let Zheng Shi take Ye Zhuo away. Although this would lose a marriage chip, having such a legitimate daughter in front of him, later when the officials daughter entered the house, she might not be happy in her heart, isnt that reminding her or the next wife? How could he let her suffer injustice?! Therefore, upon hearing Zheng Shis words, he raised his eyes and looked at Old Master Ye.

  At this time, everyones attention was focused on Old Master Ye Yuzhang. He is the decision-maker of the Ye family and a person who weighs the pros and cons before doing anything. Everyone believed that Old Master Ye would use the most precise calculation to find the most cost-effective solution to this confrontation.

  At this time, Old Master Ye was calculating at the fastest speed what kind of family Ye Zhuo could marry into, how much dowry would be needed to pay, and how much benefit it would bring to the Ye family. Compared with solving the divorce and letting Ye Ming marry a noble officials daughter who came with a grandson, which one had more gains.

  After a long while, he finally lifted his eyes and looked at Zheng Shi, saying: "Zhuo Er, you cant take her away. How about this, Ill let Jia Ming write a divorce letter for you, and allow you to take your dowry and jewelry with you." After finishing, he added another sentence, "This is the limit of the Ye family!"

  "Extreme?" Zheng heard this and burst out laughing, the laughter was extremely desolate. Big drops of tears rolled down from her eye sockets with the laughter.

  Ye Jiaming heard the laughter, his face changed, and he looked at Ye Yuzhang with anxious eyes. He deeply knew Zhengs stubborn personality, and now she was in this state, fearing it wasnt good.

  Ye Yuzhang shook his head slightly at Ye Jiaming. He thought that people were all afraid of death, and Zheng Shi was unlikely to commit suicide just to take her daughter away. Her current appearance was just a bluff to scare everyone and gain the greatest benefit. Having been clever for a lifetime, how could he let such a woman threaten him and cause great losses to the Ye family?

  "Fine! Then you can just wait for that officials daughter to become the new mistress!" Zhengs laughter fell. She turned her head and stared deeply at Ye Zhuo, raised her hand, and stabbed the scissors forcefully into her neck.

  "Mother!"

  "Madam."

  A few cries of surprise echoed through the room, and everyone rushed towards Zhengs location. Ye Zhuo, although she had only been Zhengs daughter for a month, still understood her temperament. When Zheng turned around to look at her, she felt something was off and had already taken precautions, quietly taking a step back. As soon as Zheng turned her head away, Ye Zhuo took a swift step forward and grasped Zhengs arm with one hand. Just as the scissors were about to fall on Zhengs neck, she managed to control them. However, despite this, the sharp blade still slashed across Zhengs neck, causing blood to gush out like a torrent.

  "Ah, someones dead......" Jiang Shi had never seen such a scene in her life and almost fainted.

  "Doctor, doctor, quick, get the doctor. Cant let her die." Ye Jiaming suddenly shouted hoarsely, his eyes fixed on Zheng Shis icy and hateful gaze before she fainted, but his voice was instantly choked in his throat.