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Chapter 369: Seizing the Minister’s Wife 21

Sheng Rao's words were like a basin of cold water, instantly extinguishing the flame of reluctance in Huo Changwen's heart.

He was slightly stunned, then gave a bitter smile, but he hated Sheng Rao more in his heart.

Huo Changwen nodded calmly and said, "You're right, I was abrupt."

Sheng Rao didn't look at Huo Changwen again. She unfolded the divorce agreement in her hand, quickly read through it, and after confirming that it was correct, she signed her name without hesitation.

She raised her head and handed the divorce letter back to Huo Changwen, her voice cold and firm: "From now on, you and I have nothing to do with each other."

Huo Changwen took the divorce letter with mixed feelings. Although he hated Sheng Rao, the five years of marriage were still there. He knew that this divorce letter not only severed the relationship between him and Sheng Rao, but also severed all his thoughts about the Sheng family.

He took a deep breath, put the divorce letter in his arms, and bowed deeply to Sheng Rao and his parents: "Thank you, Mr. Sheng and Madam Sheng, for your care over the years. I also hope that Miss Sheng can find a good match in the future."

Father and Mother Sheng did not respond to Huo Changwen's words. They looked at Sheng Rao with worry in their eyes.

But Sheng Rao acted as if nothing had happened. She nodded and said to Huo Changwen, "Master Huo, please have someone bring out my dowry. I want to take it all back with me."

As soon as Sheng Rao finished speaking, Huo Changwen frowned slightly. He didn't expect Sheng Rao to ask for her dowry back so directly, which made him feel a little embarrassed. However, he also understood that this was Sheng Rao's due right, and he couldn't refuse.

"Rao'er, don't worry. I will have someone count your dowry and send it to the farm in full." Huo Changwen tried his best to make his voice sound calm, but he could not hide the unhappiness in his heart.

Sheng Rao ignored Huo Changwen's emotions. She turned to Sheng's father and mother and said, "Father, Mother, let's go."

Mr. and Mrs. Sheng nodded. They knew that their daughter was deeply heartbroken by Huo Changwen, and they could only feel sorry for their daughter in their hearts.

So the three of them prepared to leave the Huo Mansion.

Just as they were about to leave the main hall, Huo Changwen suddenly spoke up: "Rao'er, although we are divorced, I hope we can still be friends in the future."

Sheng Rao stopped and looked back at Huo Changwen. Her eyes were filled with indifference and ridicule. "Master Huo, the relationship between us ended at the moment of our separation. From now on, I, Sheng Rao, will have nothing to do with you, Huo Changwen. As for friends, I, Sheng Rao, cannot even be your friend."

After saying that, Sheng Rao left the Huo Mansion without looking back.

Huo Changwen stood there, watching Sheng Rao's back gradually walking away, but his heart was surging.

Sheng Rao's words hit his heart like a heavy hammer. Huo Changwen realized that he had lost someone who really cared about him without realizing it.

And all this is because of his own greed and selfishness.

In the five years since their marriage, Sheng Rao has undoubtedly been a dignified and virtuous wife. She has kept the home in perfect order inside and outside. He thought that he should have feelings for Sheng Rao, but it was too late.

Huo Changwen's heart was filled with regret and self-blame, but he knew that all this was irreversible.

However, he also has a Princess Mingtang. Once the emperor grants him a marriage with Princess Mingtang, he will also be a royal relative.

After Sheng Rao left, Huo Changwen called the servants to count Sheng Rao's dowry.

Ever since Sheng Rao was driven to the manor, the Huo family's account books and warehouse keys have been handed over to Liu Ruyan.

Since the day Huo Changwen found out that he was deceived and betrayed by Liu Ruyan, he locked Liu Ruyan up.

Now, he can only deal with these things himself.

Huo Changwen walked into the storeroom, which was filled with all kinds of dowries, from gold and silver jewelry to cloth and silk, all of which were carefully prepared by the Sheng family at that time.

He stood in front of the dowries with mixed feelings. Each piece of dowry represented the Sheng family's love and expectations for their daughter, and also represented the happy times he and Sheng Rao had once had.

He took a deep breath and began to count these things carefully. These things were very valuable. Although he was reluctant to give them away, he knew that he could not catch a wolf without giving away the child. He had to return these things to Sheng Rao so as to avoid misunderstanding Princess Mingtang.

However, while Huo Changwen was counting, he found something wrong.

He found that the amounts of some dowries were obviously incorrect and some valuable items were missing.

Huo Changwen was shocked, this was not a small amount, he immediately called the servants to inquire.

The servant stammered and couldn't explain what was going on, but Huo Changwen immediately understood about 70% of it.

Liu Ruyan has been the housekeeper these days, so these missing items must be related to Liu Ruyan!

Huo Changwen angrily punched the table and said in a low and terrible voice: "Liu Ruyan, you bitch!"

He immediately had Liu Ruyan brought to the warehouse. Seeing Huo Changwen's angry look, Liu Ruyan couldn't help but feel a little scared.

She tried to argue, but Huo Changwen had lost his patience. He looked at Liu Ruyan coldly, his voice cold and ruthless: "Tell me the truth, did you tamper with Sheng Rao's dowry?"

Forced by Huo Changwen's momentum, Liu Ruyan had no choice but to tell the truth.

She admitted that she had secretly sold Sheng Rao's dowry in exchange for some silver to satisfy her own selfish desires.

After hearing this, Huo Changwen was extremely angry. He didn't expect that he would be deceived so thoroughly by this woman.

He slapped Liu Ruyan in anger: "Who gave you the guts to touch the mistress's dowry?"

Liu Ruyan staggered back after being slapped by Huo Changwen, with blood oozing from the corners of her mouth. She covered her face with fear and confusion in her eyes: "Cousin, you...how could you do this to me? I'm doing this for your own good!"

Huo Changwen sneered, his voice full of sarcasm: "For my own good? You secretly sold the mistress's dowry just for my own good? You really have a good plan!"

He pointed at Liu Ruyan's nose and continued angrily, "Do you think I don't know what you did behind my back? You colluded with outsiders, enriched yourself, and even dreamed of climbing up from a concubine to become the mistress of the Huo family? I tell you, you're dreaming!"

Liu Ruyan's face turned pale in an instant. She didn't expect Huo Changwen to be so merciless.

She explained in a panic: "Cousin, listen to me, I... I was also confused for a moment, I..."

However, Huo Changwen didn't want to hear any more from her. He interrupted her coldly, "You don't have to explain anymore. I just want to know where the dowry you sold privately went. You must get it all back to me, otherwise, I will report it to the authorities and let them handle this matter!"