Of course, it is not possible for either spouse to request a divorce unilaterally.
According to the laws of the Great Song Dynasty, if the couple has been separated for more than three years, the wife can divorce without the husband's consent.
Xiao Yunxi was obviously not satisfied with this rule.
However...
If an imperial decree is issued, that would be an exception.
Now the Emperor is under Xu Guozhong's control, and because Xu Guozhong resents Prince Huai over the Support the King affair, if he receives Xiao Yunxi's petition to divorce Prince Huai, he would certainly approve it on behalf of the Emperor, and likely announce it to the world.
The severity of the situation is unimaginable to Xiao Quan. He advised, "Cousin, think thrice. Not only will you thoroughly offend Prince Huai, but you'll also ruin the family's reputation."
Xiao Yunxi's actions would surely make people believe the Xiao Family failed in teaching their daughters.
