Chapter 184: Chapter 150: Divorce Trend? _1
Honestly, Duanmu Huai didn’t expect that by simply attending a banquet out of sheer boredom, he would get to watch such a drama unfold.
The main reason he agreed to accompany Ann to this banquet was because the Guardian civilization was currently undergoing reconstruction, and Duanmu Huai had nothing else to do at the moment. So when Ann mentioned that they were invited to a noble banquet, Duanmu Huai agreed.
After all, this was his first time attending a real-life noble banquet, and he wanted to experience the atmosphere.
But Duanmu Huai didn’t expect to witness such a spectacle?!
A fiancée being dumped, he thought this kind of scenario only existed in novels!
However, this reasoning was really absurd!
In the online novels Duanmu Huai read, the typical reasons for dumping a fiancée usually involve the male lead’s family fall into adversity, or the male lead having no talent, resulting in losing his inheritance rights, etc. The woman feels that there are no benefits in marrying a good-for-nothing man, so she ditches the engagement. Then the male lead vowing to make a comeback, saying things like “everything changes over time” – although this reason seems a bit snobbish, it doesn’t sound unreasonable upon a second thought.
Who would want to marry their beloved daughter to a good-for-nothing, right? Unless the woman’s family also sees their daughter as a liability and would rather throw her out to ease their minds, otherwise, they would generally choose to break off the engagement.
Of course, the man breaking up is not unheard of, Duanmu Huai remembers seeing videos of husbands exposing their wives’ affairs at the wedding and directly kicking the wives out.
But… honestly, your excuse is downright hilarious!
Love ordained by God, what kind of moronic nonsense is this?
The noblewoman called Audrey was obviously shocked as well. She wanted to say something, but the man cut her off with a wave of his hand.
“Shut up, Audrey Hasha. I have judged you unfit to be my fiancée, and you have committed various egregious acts against Angela. Don’t even think about denying it!!”
Faced with Yald’s accusation, Audrey seemed bewildered, having no idea what he was talking about. Yald, however, glared at Audrey and fiercely continued.
“You looked down on Angela just because she came from a common background, didn’t you? Not only did you bully her, you also stole and damaged Angela’s belongings, and even attempted to assassinate her! I’ve thoroughly investigated it all! All these atrocities were masterminded by you!”
Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted into murmurs. Even Ann and Greiya widened their eyes in surprise, unsure of what to say. Duanmu Huai glanced at them and asked.
“I-I haven’t heard about any of this happening at the academy!”
Ann shook her head vigorously. She was a princess of Manaria. If such bullying and assassination attempts were happening at the Manaria Academy, it would be impossible for her not to know about it.
Duanmu Huai looked toward Hanna, who furrowed her brows.
“During the days when you were absent from the academy, there were indeed some conflicts between Miss Audrey and Miss Angela. But the most egregious issue was that Miss Audrey hoped Miss Angela won’t get too close to her fiancé. I’ve never heard about the rest of it…”
However, at that moment, a few young men came out of the crowd and stood by Yald. Seeing these men, Ann was speechless.
“What happened to her?”
Seeing Ann’s reaction, Duanmu Huai asked Greiya with a puzzled expression. Is there someone she likes among them?
In response to Duanmu Huai’s question, Greiya hesitated for a moment before answering in a low voice.
“All of these men are the sons of dignitaries within the Kingdom of Manaria and are significant figures among the nobility…”
Duanmu Huai finally understood why Ann was displaying such an expression. Before attending the banquet, Ann had told Duanmu Huai that the engagement between the two families had been instigated by her father, the king, as part of the political marriage. However, because it is a political marriage, it’s not just a simple engagement between the two families, it would also have an impact on the political structure of the royal family.
At present, the engagement that was already approved by the king is being opposed by the heirs of the same vassals, which inevitably makes people suspect that there is a power struggle within the kingdom. No wonder Ann looks stunned right now. She also didn’t expect that a simple engagement banquet would turn out this way.
These young aristocrats stood next to Angela, blaming Audrey together.
“Miss Angela may indeed be of common birth, and she may not be familiar with the understandings within the nobility, but Miss Audrey’s reprimands are too excessive!”
“Angela tried her best, but because of status differences, you have committed these atrocities. This is against heavenly morality!”
Faced with the accusations from everyone, Audrey’s face turned pale. She also began to retort.
“I did give Miss Angela some advice, but I don’t remember hurting her!”