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

Du Cang was already waiting.

"girl……"

When he saw Gu Mingshuang take off her veil and see the gauze on her head, his face immediately darkened.

"Who did this?"

Gu Mingshuang comforted her:

"It's Song Lanfang, but she's already lying down, and she's more seriously injured than I am."

Du Cang snorted.

"I knew that the eldest daughter of the Song family was no good. When she sent a letter to Qingzhou before, she made sarcastic remarks about the young lady."

"I thought that once she got married, she wouldn't affect the girl anymore!"

Gu Mingshuang lowered her eyes.

"Anyway, she can't cause any trouble now, so let's not talk about her."

Du Cang quickly said:

"Don't worry, Miss, both matters have been taken care of. The boat carrying Old Madam Song is docked at the pier to inspect fugitives and won't be back for a while."

"As for the shops owned by the Marquis's residence, Xue Zhao has already taken care of them. When the time comes, the Marquis's residence will be nothing but an empty shell burdened with debt."

Gu Mingshuang nodded.

"Thank you for your help, Uncle Du. Is there any news about the wet nurse, Madam Fan?"

Du Cang frowned.

"Fan died of illness many years ago. My people dug up a corner of the grave and checked it. It's not an empty grave."

Gu Mingshuang was somewhat taken aback.

"Dead? Who's left in her family?"

Du Cang quickly said:

"Her house has long been abandoned, but she has a daughter who went to live with relatives in another town many years ago. I have already sent people to investigate."

As he spoke, Du Cang frowned and said:

"Girl, my men have sent word that someone is watching him, and it seems they're also looking for this Fan family member."

Gu Mingshuang pondered for a moment and said:

"It seems there's more to this than meets the eye. We must find the Fan family's daughter as soon as possible."

Du Cang nodded.

"I see."

Subsequently, Gu Mingshuang handed over the land deed and transfer documents for Huishan Farm.

"Uncle Du, find someone to do this for me, and do it as soon as possible."

Du Cang took the contract, got up to leave, but then, remembering something, turned back and said:

"By the way, miss, I just ran into Song Linyuan on the road. He went to Ruyi Tower."

Gu Mingshuang frowned.

"Ruyi Tower? Doesn't he never go to places like that?"

Du Cang said:

"I followed him for a while and heard him say that the Duke of Anguo had invited him!"

Gu Mingshuang's expression froze.

"The Duke of Anguo?"

Before long, Gu Mingshuang led Lingxiang into the wonton shop diagonally opposite Ruyi Tower.

Lingxiang took a bite of the pastry in her hand and asked:

"Young lady, where is this place? There seems to be music playing inside."

Gu Mingshuang looked at Ruyi Tower and said:

"A place for men to have fun."

Lingxiang realized what was happening and her eyes widened.

"Huh? The Duke of Anguo asked his son to find women?"

"Who knows?" Gu Mingshuang couldn't figure out what Qin Mo was up to either.

"Girl! Look!"

Lingxiang pointed to the entrance of Ruyi Tower not far away and said:

"The Crown Prince is out!"

As she spoke, Lingxiang said awkwardly:

"Miss, are you sure you're not mistaken? This is a place for having fun? The young master doesn't seem very happy!"

Gu Mingshuang saw that Song Linyuan's expression didn't look like he had just come from a brothel, but rather like he had just come from prison.

Song Linyuan's legs even gave way, and he almost bumped into a pedestrian. He was only able to stand up after being helped by his attendants.

Just then, a shadow blocked Gu Mingshuang's view.

"Princess Consort, my master invites you upstairs."

Seeing the sword shadow, Gu Mingshuang was startled and subconsciously looked up, meeting a half-open window on the second floor of Ruyi Tower.

The man leaned lazily against the window, his dark, unfathomable eyes fixed on her.

Lingxiang grabbed Gu Mingshuang.

"Girl! You can't go!"

Gu Mingshuang felt the pressure from above intensify, and she whispered the order:

"Lingxiang, go and do my errands first. I'll be right back. Don't worry, there are so many people here, I'll be fine."

Despite her fear, Lingxiang glared fiercely at Jianying.

"Let me tell you, my young lady is still the heir apparent's wife in the Marquis's mansion. If anything happens to her, I'll report it to the authorities immediately!"

After saying that, she turned and left.

Sword Shadow scratched his head. It seemed that his master's efforts these past few days had not been in vain; his reputation was already quite intimidating.

"Please, Your Highness."

Guided by the sword's shadow, Gu Mingshuang entered Ruyi Tower.

The incense inside was light and elegant, unlike the noisy atmosphere of a typical brothel. The only sounds in the hall were the simple and elegant piano music and the singing of a woman.

Those who frequent this place are mostly high-ranking officials and dignitaries.

Gu Mingshuang followed them upstairs and was led into a private room.

With a creak, the door closed behind her.

Unlike the other private rooms we'd encountered, this one was exceptionally quiet.

She glanced around; there were no songstresses or maids.

Qin Mo's lazy voice rang out.

"Stop looking, there's no one else here."

Gu Mingshuang's heart skipped a beat; she hadn't expected him to notice her little action.

She stepped forward and calmly gave a bow.

"Greetings to the Duke."

Qin Mo glanced at her veil.

"Take off your hat."

Gu Mingshuang paused for a moment, then realized it was indeed somewhat impolite, and reached out to remove her veil.

Qin Mo suddenly stood up and walked up to her.

Just as Gu Mingshuang was about to step back instinctively, her chin suddenly tightened as a large hand gripped it, pulling her head up.

Qin Mo's gaze fell on the gauze wrapped around her forehead, and his eyes darkened.

"You were so tough in front of me, so why have you become a sick cat to be bullied as soon as you returned to the Marquis's residence?"

Gu Mingshuang's face darkened, and she blurted out:

"Did the Duke call me upstairs just to see me make a fool of myself?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she regretted it. Why couldn't she hold back? She couldn't control her temper in front of this devil. How would she handle the situation?

Qin Mo wasn't angry; instead, he laughed out loud.

"A bully at home."

Gu Mingshuang froze, her face inexplicably burning, and stared at the man in front of her in astonishment.

Can this be applied to them?

What does "bully at home" mean? This isn't her home!

Qin Mo released his grip, sat back in his chair, and pointed to the seat opposite him, saying:

"Do you know what Song Linyuan just said while sitting here?"

Gu Mingshuang frowned and glanced at the seat where she had just been sitting. There were still a few drops of tea on it. Song Linyuan must have been quite frightened, as he hadn't even been able to hold the teacup properly.

Seeing that she didn't speak, Qin Mo wasn't angry and continued speaking to himself:

He said he had a cousin with extraordinary talent who could build me a world-famous garden.

"He'd give me anything if I could choose his cousin."

Qin Mo rested one hand on the table, narrowed his eyes, and looked at Gu Mingshuang.

"Guess what I asked him for?"

Gu Mingshuang frowned, suddenly recalling the distraught look on Song Linyuan's face when he left.

She asked in a deep voice:

"What exactly is it?"

Qin Mo curled his lips into a smile.

"If he offers up his wife, I will grant him the favor of supporting his cousin."

Gu Mingshuang's expression changed drastically.

"Lord Anguo, be careful with your words! This is not something to be joked about!"

Qin Mo's smile deepened as he saw her anger.

Are you angry?

Gu Mingshuang frowned, unable to fathom the man's thoughts, so she took a step back and spoke:

"The Marquis's residence has indeed wronged the Duke regarding the lotus-viewing banquet. If the Duke has any further conditions, please feel free to mention them..."

Qin Mo leaned back in his chair and tapped the table lightly with his hand.

"I can also tell you about the lotus-viewing banquet; it was I who intentionally fueled it."

Gu Mingshuang froze, staring in shock at the man opposite her.

"What did the Duke say?!"