Rejection

Yu Youyao's eyes were watery, cold as ice—

"There is the eldest son of the Yu Clan, Zongzheng, and his wife, Madam Yang Shuwan—"

"I was young and inexperienced. I had been deceived by your flowery words regarding your talent and character, so I've arranged three marriages, six betrothal gifts, and eight large sedan chairs to welcome you into the family as husband and wife."

"You should be doing your duty as a wife. You should respect your in-laws, take care of your husband and children, and look after the house. I didn't expect you to not know your duties. You were disrespectful, unfilial, displeased, unkind, discordant, and immoral. You're vicious and guilty of many things."

"There are seven reasons for abandoning a wife. First, she is not filial and virtuous."

"Second, she is jealous and causes chaos."

"Third, she is a thief and steals."

"Fourth, she has a serious disease and cannot be around those who are prosperous"