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

Song Lanfang frowned unhappily and complained:

"Why did the date we calculated change?"

This old lady is always very efficient; what could possibly delay her?

This is bad; it will take another two days to resolve the issue with Gu Mingshuang.

Madam Meng's expression didn't change much. She didn't like the old lady to begin with, so it was better for her to come back a couple of days later.

After all, no matter how annoying Gu Mingshuang is, she is still a daughter-in-law, and no one dares to ride roughshod over her. But the old lady is her mother-in-law, and she can treat her however she wants.

Meng said gently:

"So be it, a couple more days won't make a difference. Do you really think our Marquis's mansion can be turned upside down?"

She raised her hand.

"Alright, Yuan'er, take Ayu back to her room. Fang'er can keep her company here."

Song Linyuan nodded and led Xie Lanyu out of the courtyard.

He glanced at Xie Lanyu and asked slowly:

"Ayu, you went to the study today too. Did you see the jade pendant on the desk?"

Xie Lanyu slowly followed beside him.

"If you're worried, cousin, you can search my room..."

Song Linyuan quickly interrupted her.

"No need, I trust you. I'm just worried that Mingshuang might cause trouble tomorrow while she's still angry. Grandmother will be back soon, and I'm a little worried..."

Xie Lanyu looked at him and asked:

"Is my cousin worried that Grandma will kick his wife out?"

Song Linyuan lowered his eyes.

"She has no family to rely on anymore. If she really leaves, life will be too difficult."

Xie Lanyu frowned and said:

"My grandmother once dealt with a concubine of my father's who was causing trouble and vying for his favor. She broke her leg and sent her to the estate."

Song Linyuan's face turned pale.

"What should we do then?"

Xie Lanyu whispered:

"I'll go and try to persuade my cousin-in-law tomorrow morning."

Looking at the obedient appearance of the woman in front of him, Song Linyuan sighed in his heart. Why couldn't Ming Shuang learn a little bit of A Yu's character?

Early the next morning.

Lingxiang happily went back to her house.

"Miss, I just found out at the door that the old lady was delayed on her journey and will arrive two days later."

Gu Mingshuang casually tied her hair into a bun, leaned lazily against the door frame, and leisurely ate an apple in her hand.

"Uncle Du is always efficient, and two more days should be enough."

As she spoke, Gu Mingshuang put down the apple and picked up the contract beside her.

"I have to go out to the manor today to get the deed for this estate done as soon as possible."

Just then, a clicking sound came from the gate of Qingwu Garden.

The iron lock moved slightly, and soon the courtyard gate opened.

Xie Lanyu entered the room carrying a food box.

"Sister-in-law, I've come to see you."

Lingxiang frowned, watching Xie Lanyu warily as she approached.

Xie Lanyu walked gracefully to Gu Mingshuang and put down the food box.

"My cousin knows I have a weak stomach, so he specially asked the kitchen to prepare stomach-soothing meals every day. My cousin's wife can have some too."

Lingxiang rolled her eyes at Xie Lanyu.

"My daughter is very healthy and doesn't need these things."

Xie Lanyu curled her lips in a cold smile.

"Yes, not only is he healthy, but he's also incredibly shameless. He's stuck in this manor and we can't get rid of him no matter what we do."

Lingxiang glared angrily at Xie Lanyu in front of her.

"Who is it that's refusing to leave the Marquis's residence? My young lady was at least carried in a grand sedan chair by eight men as the heir apparent's wife!"

"Unlike some people who have occupied this place for so many years and still have the nerve to stubbornly refuse to leave!"

Xie Lanyu looked at Gu Mingshuang and curled her lips into a smile.

"Sister-in-law, why are you so stubborn? My cousin's disgust for you grows stronger every day."

"Between you and me, my cousin will always choose me."

Gu Mingshuang said coldly:

"Finished? Then get out."

Xie Lanyu stood still, unhurriedly, and slowly opened the food box.

"You should still take a look."

Gu Mingshuang glanced at it out of the corner of her eye, and her expression immediately froze.

The jade pendant left by his mother was inside the food box, soaking in the dark broth.

"roll!"

Gu Mingshuang strode forward and pushed Xie Lanyu away.

However, Xie Lanyu staggered and fell down the steps, food box and all!

"what……"

With a bang, the food box broke on the ground, followed by the sound of a billiard ball.

The cups, bowls, and plates were mixed with medicinal soup and were shattered all over the floor!

Xie Lanyu, lying amidst the shards, was deathly pale, her white sleeves stained crimson with blood.

Gu Mingshuang lifted her from the shards and slapped her across the face.

"Ayu!" Song Linyuan, who rushed over from the door, saw the scene on the steps and his expression changed drastically. He rushed in.

He pushed Gu Mingshuang away forcefully, then scooped Xie Lanyu up in his arms and held her protectively in his embrace.

Gu Mingshuang, who had fallen onto the steps, accidentally pressed her palm onto a shard of broken porcelain.

She gasped in pain, but before she could check her wound, she picked up the jade pendant fragments.

Song Linyuan stared at Gu Mingshuang with fury.

"Gu Mingshuang! What are you taking it out on me for? Why are you taking it out on Ayu?"

Gu Mingshuang picked up the broken pieces from the ground, a dark look swirling in her eyes.

Only then did Song Linyuan notice the jade pendant broken into several pieces in her palm, and his expression immediately changed.

How did the missing jade pendant end up here, and why is it broken?

"What's going on?!"

Xie Lanyu bit her lip and said:

"It's my fault. I found a jade pendant this morning, and I wasn't sure if it belonged to my cousin-in-law. I wanted to ask her about it, but I was so careless just now that I broke it..."

Gu Mingshuang raised her eyes, her cold and sharp gaze fixed on her.

"Xie Lanyu! Shut your mouth!"

Song Linyuan's face darkened as he blocked Gu Mingshuang's path.

"Didn't you hear? She didn't do it on purpose! Ayu found your jade pendant out of kindness; she just wanted to return it. Didn't you see she was injured when she fell?"

Gu Mingshuang coldly interrupted him.

"Let me tell you, everything comes at a price!"

Song Linyuan couldn't help but shout:

"Why do you act like everyone owes you something? This jade pendant is already broken, I'll replace it for you, what more do you want?"

Gu Mingshuang looked at him with bloodshot eyes, her emotions surging and her gaze icy and fierce.

"I'm going to cripple one of her arms!"

Song Linyuan's face was extremely ugly, and he said angrily with a stern expression:

"Gu Mingshuang! Why have you become like this?"

"Yesterday, Ayu and I were pleading for you, hoping you could stay in the Marquis's mansion, and what have you been doing?!"

Gu Mingshuang sneered.

"Have you ever tried to understand me? Or do you just want me to become the person you need me to be?"

"I tried my best to be a high-society lady, but all I got in return was scheming and exploitation. Now I've had enough!"

Song Linyuan's face turned deathly pale.

"What are you talking about?!"

Gu Mingshuang kicked over the remaining half of the food box.

"Song Linyuan! I gave you a chance! I also said I would make sure the Marquis's mansion never has a moment's peace!"

Seeing Gu Mingshuang pull out a dagger and head towards Ayu in his arms, Song Linyuan's expression changed drastically.

"Ming Shuang! Are you insane?! Put it down! Put down the dagger right now!"

Seeing the fierce look in Gu Mingshuang's eyes, he knew she wasn't bluffing; she was really going to take action!

Song Linyuan struggled to carry Xie Lanyu, and bumped into a pillar while backing up.

As the dagger came hurtling towards him, Song Linyuan's face turned deathly pale.

However, the dagger stopped in mid-air.

With a loud thud, the vase hit something and slammed onto the floor tiles, scattering shards everywhere.

Gu Mingshuang reached up and touched the back of her head, her fingers touching a wet, sticky liquid.

Before she could even see the red on her fingers, she lost consciousness and collapsed to the ground.

Behind her, Song Lanfang withdrew her hand from smashing the vase, her face deathly pale.

"She's insane! She almost hurt Ayu just now!"

Song Linyuan seemed to have just come to his senses, his chest heaving.

Seeing Gu Mingshuang lying unconscious on the ground, he frowned and shouted:

"Ming Shuang!"

But he couldn't let go of the person in his arms, so he could only stand there and shout:

"Doctor! Quickly, go and get a doctor!"