Su Zhimin simply looked at his mother, then finally spoke after a moment:
"Mother..."
"Insolence! I have already written a letter of divorce on Ming'er's behalf. You are no longer the Heir's Consort of the Marquis's Residence.
What right do you have to call me Mother?
If you dare claim ties with me again, don't blame me for turning ruthless!"
Su Zhimin pressed his lips together and asked:
"Marchioness, I spent so many years in the Marquis's Residence, after all. Am I really so worthless in your eyes?
Back then, you often suffered chest pains. I was the one who invited a renowned physician to treat you. After all these years of treatment and care, your condition has almost completely healed!
When my sister-in-law married, I gave her a substantial dowry to help her hold her head high..."
The marchioness had not expected Madam Li to bring these matters up. If others learned what Madam Li had done, wouldn't they condemn her behind her back for divorcing her? So she denied it:
"Mrs. Li, when did you ever do any of those things?
Stop pestering me. I will not change my mind and let you remain in the Marquis's Residence!"
Su Zhimin's mouth fell open in shock. Looking again at the five-hundred-tael banknote in his hand, he seemed to understand something.
Before Su Zhimin could speak, someone nearby seemed to recall something suddenly and said:
"I remember Madam Li was a merchant's daughter. Her bridal procession stretched for ten li when she married into the Marquis's Residence.
The spectacle of her wedding shocked quite a few people in Suyu City.
Everyone said the Marquis's Residence had married a golden doll!
Now, even if Madam Li has been divorced, she should be allowed to take her dowry with her.
Why did