I just got divorced, and this cold, ruthless, and powerful minister is begging for a third child eve

Seeing Xie Lanyu leave, Chen Shuo scoffed, but instead of leaving, he headed towards Qingwu Garden.

After all this time, he was really curious about just how ugly the woman Song Linyuan married was, that she could make Song Linyuan so infatuated with Xie Lanyu.

Inside Qingwu Garden.

Gu Mingshuang looked at the land deed for the estate that had been delivered, as well as the signed transfer documents.

As long as she goes to the government office to complete the registration tomorrow, the estate in Huishan will be hers.

Lingxiang looked through the land deed and asked curiously:

"Miss, I know that the most valuable thing the young master owns is the bookstore. Why do you want this unprofitable estate instead of the bookstore?"

Gu Mingshuang chuckled and explained:

"I once went to Huishan to audit the accounts for the Meng family. They had indeed been losing money for years, but they were only keeping it afloat because their ancestral property was difficult to sell."

As she spoke, she whispered:

"But nobody knows there's black iron ore there."

Lingxiang's eyes widened immediately, and she asked in a low voice:

"Miss, is this true?"

Gu Mingshuang nodded.

"I hadn't figured out how to get it yet, but today I just happened to come across this opportunity."

Lingxiang held the contract as if it were a precious treasure, carefully placing it into the brocade box.

"That's wonderful! Now that Miss has a mine at her disposal, she can walk around with her head held high! I'll see who dares to bully Miss then!"

Gu Mingshuang burst out laughing.

"That makes sense. From now on, we'll walk sideways like crabs."

Amidst the laughter and conversation, Gu Mingshuang suddenly reached out and subtly pressed her hand against Lingxiang's hand, making a few light strokes.

Lingxiang looked up and met her young lady's eyes, and immediately understood.

Someone is spying!

She acted as if nothing had happened and smiled as she tidied up the important things on the table.

"Miss, look at my memory! I haven't brought the sparrows back from the tree yet."

As she spoke, Lingxiang quietly picked up a stone and walked towards the tree by the wall.

Gu Mingshuang slowly moved in another direction.

"Be careful, that sparrow is delicate, don't startle it."

Lingxiang weighed the stone in her hand and narrowed her eyes.

At that moment, through the gap between the courtyard wall and the tree branches, the man in black squinted and looked into the distance.

Looking at Gu Mingshuang's face, a look of amazement appeared in his eyes.

I thought she was just a rough country girl, but who knew she would look like this.

Her dress was even more plain than Xie Lanyu's, but her face was far more eye-catching than any of the most beautiful women in a painting!

Song Linyuan is really too good to be true; he actually turned down such a stunning beauty and became infatuated with a woman whose looks are so much worse.

Just as he was inwardly marveling at the achievement, a sharp stone flew towards him and struck him squarely on the forehead!

Chen Shuo covered his head and hurriedly jumped off the wall.

Lingxiang climbed the tree and, seeing the dark figure, shouted urgently:

"Thief! Catch the thief!"

Several yawning old women came running in irritably, cursing:

"What are you making a scene here so late at night?"

Lingxiang said urgently:

"This yard was almost broken into! Are you blind? If someone had hurt my girl, could you afford to compensate her?"

The old women exchanged glances, then turned and scolded in an annoyed tone:

"What nonsense are you spouting? The guards didn't even see you, and you, a mere girl, are causing trouble here?"

With a sullen face, Gu Mingshuang picked up the basin of water beside her and splashed it out.

With a loud crash, a series of shouts came from outside the wall.

Gu Mingshuang ignored the cursing outside and led Lingxiang into the house.

Lingxiang pouted, furious, and said with red eyes:

"There are clearly thieves! Not only have they lured everyone away from our compound, but those old women at the gate are also cheating and shirking their duties. They're going too far!"

After Gu Mingshuang checked the important items and confirmed that everything was in order, she spoke:

"Never mind, we didn't lose anything. The manor is a mixed bag now, so we need to be extra careful before we leave."

Lingxiang nodded emphatically. Hearing a sound, she looked towards the door and frowned.

"Miss, the young master has arrived!"

Thinking of the jade pendant, Gu Mingshuang calmly got up and walked out of the room.

"Your Highness."

The candlelight outlined the woman's slender yet exquisite figure, which came into Song Linyuan's view.

He stood at the bottom of the steps, unable to move for a long time.

It's unclear when it started, but there seems to have been a clear line separating the two of them, a line that's hard to cross.

Although they had never consummated their marriage, they saw each other every day.

They can eat together, take a walk together, or quietly do their own thing inside the house.

He felt that life was like a cup of diluted tea, tasteless and unpleasant to drink.

But now, he stands far away, not knowing how to utter a single word.

He knew about the jade pendant; she had never seen her biological mother since she was a child, and the jade pendant was her only keepsake.

He finally spoke.

"Mingshuang, the jade pendant hasn't been found yet, but don't worry, I will find it and return it to you as soon as possible."

A chill crept onto Gu Mingshuang's face.

"Young Master, if you have something to say, please speak plainly. Do you want me to go to the Duke of Anguo's mansion again to take the blame for Li Xu? Or has your cousin gotten into trouble again and you need me to settle things?"

These words were like a slap in the face to him, making Song Linyuan's face burn with embarrassment as he spoke awkwardly.

"Ming Shuang, how could I possibly coerce you like this..."

He swallowed the rest of his sentence after saying only half of it.

He had just used the jade pendant yesterday to force her to confess on behalf of Ayu.

Song Linyuan's face flushed red, and after a long while, he managed to squeeze out a sentence:

"Mingshuang, it's my fault. I've already ordered a search of the entire Marquis's residence. Don't worry..."

With a loud bang, the teacup slammed heavily at Song Linyuan's feet, and shards of porcelain splashed onto the back of his hand, causing a sharp pain.

Gu Mingshuang's voice was cold and stern, filled with an unprecedented anger.

"Enough! Song Linyuan, I can overlook everything else, but this jade pendant is different!"

After a pause, Gu Mingshuang looked at him coldly.

"I'll only give you one night to find the jade pendant, and then we can part ways amicably."

"Otherwise, starting tomorrow, the Marquis's residence will not have a moment's peace. I mean what I say!"

Looking at the tea leaves stuck to the corner of his clothes, Song Linyuan's face flushed red and then turned pale.

"Mingshuang, listen to me!"

He strode forward, but the door slammed shut in front of him again.

Looking at the cold and resolute figure reflected in the window paper, Song Linyuan clenched his fingers.

He had thought that she understood him.

As long as he speaks sincerely, she will be as understanding as ever.

Over the years, he had always kept the jade pendant safe, but these past few days, because of Ayu's Chinese medicine, she had caused a huge uproar in the mansion.

Otherwise, why would the mother have demoted his wife to the status of a concubine?

Song Linyuan took a deep breath, feeling very tired.

In fact, whether it's the position of the legal wife or the power to manage the household, if she just softens her stance, how could he not fight for her?

He had already seen the account books and knew that she had worked hard and made great contributions this year, and he was determined to make up for all the shortcomings.

Why did she have to make such a scene, making everyone uncomfortable?

When exactly did she become so narrow-minded?

Disappointment filled Song Linyuan's eyes.