After sharing a body with her husband

"Grandma, your taste is impeccable! After much deliberation, you've chosen an absolutely perfect daughter-in-law. I think Lingjun has the same charm as Jingwan back in the day!"

Although she had her own thoughts, Madam Zhang praised Old Madam Wei without reservation, and her attitude towards her was even warmer than before.

It was because of a guilty conscience.

Moreover, her words praised both people and also flattered the Murong family.

Old Madam Wei saw through her intentions but didn't say anything, nor did she want to beat around the bush any longer, so she went straight to the point:

"Actually, many people have asked me why I chose Ati as my daughter-in-law. At first, many people didn't understand, but I had my own judgment. You all know about Yan-ge's situation; he suffered an accident and is now paralyzed and bedridden, still unconscious..."

In the capital, families of equal social standing are probably reluctant to let their daughters marry into such a family. As for those families of lower social standing, poor relatives with their own large, complicated families, they are also a problem. Brother Yan has quite a few properties under his name, and I absolutely cannot let them benefit outsiders.

In the past, many suitors have come to my Xie family to propose marriage, but they're either the illegitimate daughter of this family or the daughter of that impoverished household, burdened with a mountain of debt. Do they really think I don't know what they're plotting? I'd rather not marry off my son Yan than settle for one of those kinds of women!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Zhang almost lost her composure. If she had only found it a little strange before, she would have lived in vain if she still couldn't understand it now!

Old Madam Wei was clearly hinting at something; it seems she had some suspicions...

Madam Zhang's brows furrowed but quickly smoothed out, her face remaining calm, and she even managed a slight smile.

Song Yunyi's face paled, a feeling of humiliation welling up inside her, making her nose sting. She pinched herself hard to suppress it.

She has always been proud and arrogant; when has she ever suffered such yin and yang?

Old Madam Wei's gaze swept over the mother and daughter, and she slowly said:

"Ati is different. She comes from a respectable family and has simple social relationships. She is sincere to Yan Ge'er and devoted to the Xie family. Her two in-laws, the Xiao family, are also reasonable and do not have any of the messy family matters that are difficult to resolve."

Moreover, Ati is intelligent and always able to discern people's hearts from the smallest details. With proper guidance, she is capable of managing the family business of the seventh branch of the family.

When the topic turned to business, Old Madam Wei looked at Shang Lingjun with a very serious expression.

"Ati, from today onwards, you will learn from me how to manage the Seventh House's assets. Yan-ge'er owns a jade mine, which will also be handed over to you in the future."

Shang Lingjun was taken aback. A jade mine? Xie Yan'an owns a jade mine?

She had never heard of it in her previous life either.

So, the Earl's mansion was after the jade mine.

The jade mine assets were enormous, yet Old Madam Wei trusted her so much…

Shang Lingjun stood up, overwhelmed with emotion. "Mother-in-law, I... do you think I can do it?"

Old Madam Wei's gaze was kind and gentle.

"Can."

Murong smiled and said, "Congratulations, sister-in-law! You've passed the test of your mother-in-law. You'll probably be quite busy from now on. If you have any questions, feel free to ask your sister-in-law."

Madam Zhang pursed her lips; the other mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were getting along so well, it would be boring for her to stay any longer.

Old Madam Wei didn't point it out, saving her some face, and she continued to pretend to be confused. Anyway, Shang Lingjun was fine, so why not just live a good life?

The Earl's Mansion couldn't bear to give up the Xie family's assistance in the court, and the Xie family couldn't bear to give up the benefits of their association with the Earl's Mansion either. In the future, they would still have to greet each other with smiles when they met.

only……

How did Old Madam Wei know that the Earl's mansion was in dire financial straits?

The Duke is keeping this a secret; it shouldn't be known to outsiders.

It seems the walls in the house are letting in the wind!

She should investigate this thoroughly when she gets back.

"My grandson wasn't feeling well before I left, so I had to hurry back to check on him..."

Madam Zhang then took her leave and hurriedly left the Xie residence with Song Yunyi. Song Yunyi practically fled, without looking back.

……

Over there, Madam Zhang and Song Yunyi left the Xie family's gate.

Song Yunyi started crying as soon as she got into the carriage.

"Mother, did you understand what the old lady meant? She must have guessed it. After all, I saved her son's life, yet she didn't even give me the slightest bit of face."

Song Yunyi's tone became more reproachful.

"Mother, I've told you before not to cause trouble on our own turf, but you still did it. Now look what happened, you got a huge scolding from Father, and I even got scorned by the Xie family because of you."

Madam Zhang was already in a bad mood, and hearing her cry only made her more annoyed.

"Alright, alright, if she guessed it, she guessed it. Does she dare to say it directly? Anyway, Shang Lingjun isn't in any trouble, so what can she do? I understand the old lady's warning. Even without that Shang Lingjun, she wouldn't look down on you. Forget it, let's not dwell on this anymore!"

"I've truly lost both my wife and my army; all that precious pearls I had..."

Madam Zhang felt a pang of heartache whenever she talked about it.

Upon hearing this, Song Yunyi's eyes welled up with tears. Just now in the hall, Shang Lingjun hadn't even glanced at her. Now that Old Madam Wei had already made a guess, would she tell Shang Lingjun?

Or does Shang Lingjun already know?

Otherwise, why would she have said that she was being framed at every turn on the tea mountain that day?

Thinking of this, Song Yunyi's face turned pale and then red, her expression becoming extremely unpleasant.

It felt as if one's deepest, most hidden, and darkest thoughts had been laid bare and exposed to the public.

A husband who schemes against others...

If word got out, she'd rather hang herself.

Amidst her shame and indignation, a subtle jealousy began to well up in Song Yunyi's heart. Why? By what right?

She was born into a prestigious family, the legitimate daughter of an earl's household. Shang Lingjun, on the other hand, was just an orphan. Although she held the title of adopted daughter of the Xiao family, her true background was not worth mentioning at all.

In terms of talent and intelligence, she believed she was no less capable than Shang Lingjun!

She is a widow, but is Shang Lingjun truly innocent? She and Xie Zhaoqing had a wedding ceremony before!

What difference is there between her and this unmarried widow?

Song Yunyi scoffed coldly, feeling only irony.

"The old lady used to be so warm and attentive to me, but it turns out it was all a lie. She really knows how to make excuses. Even if my dignified Earl's mansion is a little short of money..."

But it doesn't warrant begging from others. Does my vast Earl's mansion, with its countless ancestral properties, not have the wealth of an orphan like her?

She only learned today that Old Madam Wei had never thought highly of her.

She used to look down on Xie Yan'an for being in a coma and paralyzed in bed, but now she realizes that all those hesitations and struggles are a joke.

Madam Zhang sighed heavily, her face clouded with worry, and muttered a curse under her breath:

"Those misers from the Xie family!"

Seeing Song Yunyi's sadness and disappointment, Madam Zhang thought for a moment and still advised her:

"As your mother, I have no other choice. Now, I can only listen to your father! Actually, Yunyi, your father has the sharpest eye for people."

Even among men from merchant families, many are of good character. Living together behind closed doors is a matter for the couple…”

As Zhang Da Niangzi patiently and persuasively advised her, Song Yunyi closed her eyes, and two lines of tears silently fell.