I Want to Request a Divorce by Mutual Consent

Then they saw General Qin riding a tall horse, wearing full armor, looking very spirited.

Eighty-eight betrothal gifts were laid out in a row, bound with red silk, and colorful ribbons fluttered in the wind.

Boxes of pure gold ingots, complete sets of Hetian jade ornaments, boxes of pearls, Hotan jadeite headdresses.

Silks and fabrics were piled Manman, with boxes of Jiangnan brocade and Shu colored satin stacked up one after another.

There are also fine aged wines, dried mountain delicacies, and exquisite pastries.

In addition, land deeds for fertile fields and shop documents were kept separately in a gilded box and carried by a special person.

The streets were packed with onlookers, who craned their necks to look and whispered among themselves.

"My goodness, this is quite a grand affair! It's just marrying a concubine, yet General Qin is making such a fuss. He really cares about Miss Zheng."

Another person nearby quickly chimed in, "You don't know this! This entire wedding was arranged and planned by Madam Qin of the Qin family from beginning to end."

Someone else exclaimed in amazement:

"To be able to arrange the betrothal gifts of eighty-eight tables so meticulously."

Madam Qin is truly magnanimous and insightful; most mistresses would never tolerate such a scene.

Then someone said, "Don't you think General Qin's armor is very impressive?"

"I recognize this armor! It's custom-made. Do you know a blacksmith shop in town that specializes in making this kind of armor?"

"Really?"

"Of course it's true. And General Qin's horse, it's said, was also specially bought. It's an Akhal-Teke horse, priceless."

General Qin sat atop his Akhal-Teke horse, a smile playing on his lips, "I never expected Jiang Yunyao to be able to procure such a complete set of equipment. I wonder how she did it."

The attendant beside her sneered, "Madam is such a hypocrite. She clearly has money in her hands, but she refuses to let you use it. How stingy!"

General Qin frowned and said:

"Jiang Yunyao is quite generous this time, preparing so many betrothal gifts. It seems she's really going all out."

What exactly is she trying to do? Why is she being so generous this time?

The attendant beside him said:

"What's so hard to guess? The lady was locked in the woodshed, she's learned her lesson!"

If she had known to curry favor with you sooner, she wouldn't have been locked in the woodshed.

Qin Yuan nodded and said, "I still have some feelings for her. Otherwise, she's just a merchant's daughter, she's not good enough for me at all."

The attendant nodded and said, "Of course, the Zheng Family has arrived."

Soon, all 88 betrothal gifts were moved into the house.

Looking at the betrothal gifts, Zheng Linglong said, "I didn't expect my sister to be so generous this time, preparing so many betrothal gifts."

Qin Yuan laughed and said, "She's a kind and generous woman. Once you're married into the family, let her be the head of the household. You just need to enjoy your life."

Zheng Linglong Yanran and said, "That would be wonderful, of course."

The grand scale of the betrothal gifts quickly spread throughout the entire county.

Shen Tao sipped his tea and said, "Sigh! I'm really worried about Qin Yuan now!"

"Huh? What are you worried about him for?"

"Do you know how much debt he's in now, all to marry a mere female doctor?"

The think tank shook their heads, Shen Tao gestured five times:

"Fifty thousand taels of gold! And that doesn't even include the expenses for the wedding banquet, or all sorts of other miscellaneous costs."

Conservatively speaking, it would cost at least 100,000 taels of gold. I'm afraid Qin Yuan could never repay that in his lifetime!

The think tank was dumbfounded. Someone asked, "Isn't our master afraid that Qin Yuan won't be able to repay 100,000 taels of gold?"

Shen Tao laughed:

"Of course I'm not afraid. It's all in black and white, and there are all sorts of Qin Yuan's seals."

Qin Yuan can't deny it even if he wants to. I really want to see what Qin Yuan will do then.

He's essentially gambled away his entire life. Do you think the Qin Clan could ever earn that much money in their lifetime?

It would be even more ridiculous if he didn't pay; a military commander having to live by defaulting on debts.

Wouldn't that be a huge joke if word got out?

And do you know what the collateral will be if he can't repay it?

Everyone shook their heads.

Shen Tao smiled and said, "The military tally in Qin Yuan's hand."

Everyone stared wide-eyed, exclaiming, "Is Qin Yuan playing this high-stakes game? He's actually using the military tally as collateral! Does he have a death wish?"

"This is going too far. If Qin Yuan can't pay, the consequences will be unimaginable."

"Has Qin Yuan gone mad?"

Shen Tao smiled slightly and said, "This is what makes our master so remarkable. You'll see for yourselves!"

Qin Yuan was happy, Old Madam Qin was also in a good mood:

"Yunyao did a great job this time, but don't be complacent, keep up the good work!"

What's for dinner tonight? Hurry up and bring it out, I'm starving!

Jiang Yunyao smiled and said:

Okay, all the dishes tonight will be delivered.

From now on, all our meals will be ordered from takeout. I've already fired the kitchen staff.

Qin Zimo sat down at the dining table and said, "What? Takeout? We're going to eat takeout from now on? I heard it's really expensive."

Old Madam Qin frowned and said, "Why do we have to eat takeout? Is takeout safe? What if someone poisons it?"

Jiang Yunyao smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry! We have people who check our house every day, there will absolutely be no problems."

Qin Zixuan said, "Then hurry up and serve dinner! I'm starving."

Qin Ziyu nodded and said, "I haven't eaten meat for several days. We don't have any money in our household, so we can't afford meat."

Jiang Yunyao clapped her hands, and soon, dozens of takeout dishes were brought in.

Everyone stared wide-eyed at the takeout orders.

Wow! What a huge crab! I've never seen one this big before.

"These shrimp look pretty good. I don't know what kind they are, but they look delicious."

As Jiang Yunyao recited the names of the dishes, she said, "This is king crab, that's Australia lobster, this is abalone, this is shark fin, this is sea cucumber..."

After finishing her shark fin soup, Old Madam Qin asked, "How much did this takeout meal cost?"

Jiang Yunyao smiled faintly and said, "Not expensive, 888 taels."

Old Madam Qin was startled. "We've spent 888 taels of silver on this meal? Are we even living together anymore?"

Jiang Yunyao said:

"This is similar to tomorrow's banquet, but tomorrow's banquet will be much more luxurious."

So I'll let you try the food first. What do you think, General?

After finishing the dishes, Qin Yuan said, "Not bad, the taste is very good, let's make it this way!"

Old Madam Qin said, "Isn't this too expensive? This is quite a sum of money."

Qin Yuan said calmly:

"Anyway, Yunyao will take care of everything!"

Yunyao, you've been behaving well lately. From now on, you don't need to go to the woodshed anymore; you can sleep in the main house instead!

Jiang Yunyao smiled faintly and said, "General, there's something I'd like to discuss with you. What do you think?"

Qin Yuan looked at her and said, "Tell me! I'll do my best as long as it's within my power."

Jiang Yunyao said:

"Actually, it's like this: I think Zheng Linglong is more suitable to be the general's wife than I am."

Therefore, I wish to request a divorce, so as to fulfill your wishes.

Qin Yuan slammed his hand on the table and said, "Nonsense! What are you trying to do?"

Jiang Yunyao smiled slightly and said:

I'm just worried that Madam Zheng might feel uncomfortable.

Of course, even after the divorce, I will still stay in the Qin Clan to take care of you, after all, we still have three children!

Qin Yuan looked at Jiang Yunyao with a face full of surprise and asked, "Are you really willing?"

Jiang Yunyao nodded and said, "I'm willing, as long as you're happy."

Qin Yuan was overjoyed upon hearing this, went into his study, and quickly wrote the divorce agreement:

"Yunyao, you've always been in my heart. As long as you're by my side, I'm content."

Even if I marry Linglong, in my heart you will always be my wife.

Jiang Yunyao smiled and said, "I know, I know you have feelings for me, that's why I came up with this idea, so that everyone feels comfortable."

Qin Zimo sneered, "You became much more sober after being locked in the woodshed. It would have been better if you'd done this sooner."

Qin Zixuan nodded and said, "Actually, Aunt Zheng is really good to us. She treats us like her own children."

Qin Ziyu smiled and said, "I think Mother behaved quite well today. It would be best if she could really see things in a better light, and the family would be harmonious and happy."