sjar Chapter 1015 I Protect Her
Chapter 1015 I Protect Her
After learning the specific situation of both parties, Teng Elan asked them to wait for a moment, then walked out of the mediation room and went to the office of Lord Yan.
The day's official duties were over, but Yan Rong did not leave the governor's office because his subordinates had unfinished cases.
Divorce mediation is a complex matter, unlike other matters, which can be handed over to on-duty colleagues for handling. Teng E-lan had just been appointed as the governor's assistant, and Yan Rong, fearing she might cause trouble, stayed behind to assist her as needed.
Hearing a familiar sound of footsteps, Yan Rong got up and helped her open the door.
Being busy with work, Teng Elan did not need to bow. Seeing the door opened by Lord Yan, she quickened her pace and walked into the room.
"Master Xie Yan."
Yan Rong gestured for him to sit down and got straight to the point.
"How did the mediation go?"
"Is the divorce granted?"
Teng Elan presented the book with both hands.
"I have recorded the mediation process in the book. Please review it, Lord Yan."
"I humbly believe that the divorce is granted in this case."
Yan Rong took the book.
"Okay, I'll take a look."
He was flipping through the book and talking at the same time.
"During your mediation, I will send people to investigate openly and secretly to verify their family life."
"Comparing and analyzing the contents of your book, we can conclude that in this case, Zhang Shaolang was adept at dissembling, while Dan Nv Niang was more sincere."
Teng E's eyes were bright and sparkling.
"Lord Yan, do you agree with my humble opinion?"
Yan Rong looked stern.
"No."
"I agree that divorce is not allowed."
Teng Elan's eyes dimmed.
"Why?"
Yan Rong explained the reason in a meticulous manner.
"They've been married for less than a year and are still working on their relationship. It's normal for them to have arguments and unpleasantness."
"All couples go through this."
"Besides, they have a baby."
"Children are innocent and should not suffer the pain of separation from their parents at such a young age."
"Therefore, I advocate doing everything possible to reconcile the couple's conflicts and bring them back together."
Teng Elan is somewhat upright and strict, and also somewhat cynical.
"Master Yan, please understand clearly."
"Children are the fruit of love. They are never a reason to bind a woman, nor are they a bargaining chip for a man to act recklessly."
"They have a child, so does that mean Dan deserves to suffer and be oppressed by her husband?"
"The child is innocent. If you can't bear to see him suffer misfortune, then that's fine. I can't bear to see him suffer misfortune either. But, may I ask, what is Lady Dan's fault for?"
Feeling deeply betrayed and ignorant, Yan Rong was powerless and Rong Ying was distressed.
"When a family lives in harmony, someone has to give and someone has to give. This is inevitable."
Teng Elan's words were clear and powerful.
"What did Miss Dan do wrong in this marriage?"
"Why is she the one who sacrifices herself?"
“Why can’t the one who gives and the one who gives be the one who is at fault?”
Yan Rong looked embarrassed, feeling guilty about what he said.
"This……"
Putting oneself in Dan's shoes and feeling her pain, Teng E'lan's words were like thunder, awakening the deaf and deaf.
"From the moment they fell in love, Dan told me she didn't want a betrothal gift, but was willing to pay a dowry. She also requested that they remain together, but avoid extramarital affairs. After marriage, they should allow each other to get along for at least two years before having children."
"She's afraid of being let down and doesn't want the relationship to be broken, so she's taking a long-term approach and expects her lover to cooperate."
"She didn't act on her own. If her loved ones disagree, they can discuss it and find a compromise."
"Miss Dan is very considerate and carefully maintains her relationship, but what has Mr. Zhang done?"
"As a lover, he didn't trust her, concluding that Dan's decision must have ulterior motives. So, he pretended to agree to her request, and during their courtship, he devised a scheme to get her pregnant before marriage, to ensure she wouldn't ask for a betrothal gift."
"Dan, a woman of noble character, was admired by her friends, relatives, and neighbors. But her unmarried pregnancy was a disaster, shattering her image of purity and subjecting her to harsh criticism."
"She didn't mind and willingly married Zhang Shaolang, going through all the hardships to bear a child with him."
"Miss Dan abandoned her chastity and disregarded her reputation, but what did she get in return?"
"Young Master Zhang is so shameless! This is one of his sufferings. It was Miss Dan's beauty that seduced him into adultery, causing him to have a child and be controlled by her for the rest of his life!"
"This isn't a marriage; it's a bondage. Dan, a woman who obeys the law, why is she being punished like this?"
She had just entered the court and had such insights. Yan Rong felt ashamed of himself for not being as good as her, but he did not change his mind.
"Lord Teng is absolutely right. I agree."
"But he was unwilling to pay for child support and kept clinging to the child. Dan refused to give up, so he refused to divorce."
"Forcing a mother to give up her own child is something no one should do."
"How can I persuade Miss Dan to let go?"
"Besides, the law stipulates that if the child is raised by his father, Miss Dan will have to wait until the child is one year old before signing the divorce papers and escaping this suffering."
"How will Miss Dan survive the next ten months?"
"Her family is cold and heartless, and no one protects her. What if, impulsively, Zhang Shaolang does something to harm Miss Dan? What can we do?"
Teng Elan was resolute.
"I protect her."
Yan Rong warned carefully.
"Lord Teng, please be reasonable. This is a matter of public affairs, not a matter of personal friendship."
"If you take in Miss Dan today, you will have to take in thousands of poor people tomorrow. Otherwise, you will be criticized by thousands of people for being unfair and partial."
"Let's not talk about whether your father, Lord Teng, and your daughter, Lady Wei, support you, whether your mansion can accommodate those people, and whether the savings are sufficient for their expenses. I just want to ask, if anything happens to them under your protection, can you bear the responsibility?"
“Doing good is no joke and cannot be taken for granted.”
Teng Elan thought for a moment and made a quick decision.
"I will act in a reserved manner, hide Miss Dan, and ensure her safety."
Yan Rong didn't understand.
"If you do good things quietly and don't make them known to the public, you won't gain any reputation or benefit from it."
Teng E'lan is a man of noble character and heroic spirit.
"I did this only to help Miss Dan, not for my own honor."
Looking at her frail body, she displayed a righteous spirit, a woman who was no less capable than any man. Yan Rong felt a surge of admiration in his heart.
"Lord Teng is very courageous and has a very similar demeanor to your mother."
"Master Wei, you are very well educated."
Teng Elan has a gentle face.
"Thank you, Lord Yan, for your approval."
"I have another matter to ask my superior."
Yan Rong smiled.
"Master Teng, please feel free to speak."
Teng Elan spoke with a dignified demeanor and eloquently.
"According to Miss Dan, Mr. and Mrs. Dan are her biological parents."
"I thought otherwise."
"He is full of schemes and intrigues, and he treats Miss Dan badly in every way. He doesn't act like a real daughter at all."
"I suggest that she stay away from them and go to the Supervisory Office to request to find her relatives and return to her original home."
Yan Rong gave earnest instructions.
"This is Dannu's family matter. You can only give suggestions, but don't interfere."
"Don't cause trouble for others, be careful not to get yourself into trouble. Remember, the powerful who oppress the people will be severely punished and will not be tolerated."
Teng Elan responded.
"Yes, I humbly obey my orders."