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

Song Linyuan raised his head.

"Mother, I couldn't stop her, my eldest sister..."

Meng interrupted Song Linyuan and said urgently:

"Why didn't you stop her?!"

Song Linyuan frowned.

"It's no wonder my elder sister is angry after my brother-in-law did something like that. I'll go find him in a bit..."

Meng blurted out:

"How can such a matter be brought into the open? What kind of family is the Marquis of Yongchang? How are we going to smooth things over then?"

As she spoke, Madam Meng pushed Song Linyuan and said:

"Go after her quickly! You must bring your elder sister back!"

Song Linyuan was stunned for a moment.

"Mother, aren't we going to the Liang family to support our eldest sister?"

Meng looked at Song Linyuan and said:

"Your eldest sister finally married the legitimate son of the Liang family; this marriage must be preserved!"

"What trouble can a mistress cause?"

Song Linyuan said urgently:

"But that mistress is already pregnant!"

Meng was both angry and anxious, and blurted out:

"She should come to me, her mother, to discuss this kind of thing, instead of acting recklessly!"

"It's just a child. Even if it's born, we can still get rid of it!"

Upon hearing this, Song Linyuan's heart skipped a beat.

"Mother, what are you saying?"

Meng realized that she had spoken without thinking in her anxiety, and quickly covered her forehead, saying:

"Mother is so angry she's lost her mind. Anyway, you need to stop them from coming back. We're a wealthy family, and we have to maintain our dignity. We can't let this get out of hand!"

Song Linyuan hesitated, then turned and chased after her.

When Song Lanfang was brought back, her eyes were red and swollen.

Meng wiped away her tears and stepped forward to take Song Lanfang's hand.

"Fang'er! You've been wronged! Your mother's heart aches for you!"

Song Lanfang cried and cursed:

"That Liang Jin is protecting that little bitch, he won't let me touch her! If Lin Yuan hadn't protected me, he would have hit me!"

Meng patted her back and advised her:

"Your mother knows you're feeling wronged. Don't overwork yourself; you're still recovering!"

Song Lanfang caught her breath and said urgently:

"Mother, go to the Liang family immediately! Tell them all what shameful things Liang Jin has done! Tell Liang Jin this is not over!"

Meng lowered her voice and, holding Song Lanfang's hand, advised:

"Fang'er, you're making such a scene, where does that leave your husband's face?"

Song Lanfang cried and cursed:

"Do I even care about his reputation now? He's completely disgraced me, his legal wife!"

Meng patted Song Lanfang on the back.

"I know you're upset, but aren't all men like this? They might get seduced by someone else."

"He hasn't divorced you; you're still his legal wife. At most, he'll just take a concubine outside."

Song Lanfang's sobs choked her up, and she looked at Meng Shi beside her in disbelief.

"Mother! You want me to endure this?"

Meng frowned.

"Your mother wants to protect your family. Are you going to make a scene and cause your son-in-law to dislike you? Then you'll just push him away to someone else!"

"Fang'er, just bear with it a little longer."

Song Lanfang's sobs were choked in her throat as she said urgently:

"Mother! Gu Mingshuang can tolerate this kind of thing, but I can't! At worst, I'll just get a divorce and go back to my parents' home!"

Song Linyuan, who was standing at the door, turned red and white in turns.

Hearing his mother and elder sister's words, he felt a strange mix of emotions, a suffocating feeling that made it hard to breathe.

Seeing his elder sister's heartbroken state, the words he had once again spoken to Ming Shuang came to mind.

He always told her to be more patient and give in a little more.

But it turns out that the knife only hurts when it falls on your own body.

He didn't step into the house, but turned and left dejectedly.

After wandering around the mansion like a headless fly for a long time, they finally stopped at the entrance of Qingwu Garden.

The old woman who was guarding the door had left, and the doorway was so quiet that only the sound of the wind could be heard.

He longed to return here every day after leaving the school, just like when he first arrived.

He had so much to say to her, so he took her hand and strolled around the courtyard, talking about the prosperity of Kyoto and reminiscing about his days in Qingzhou.

He clenched his fist and slammed it against the wall.

A sharp pain shot through him, and he groaned.

The courtyard gate suddenly opened.

"Who?"

Hearing Gu Mingshuang's chilling voice, his eyes flickered, and he turned and hid in a secluded corner.

Lingxiang followed him out, clutching a kitchen knife, suppressing her fear, and gritted her teeth, saying:

"Who is it? Show yourself if you dare! Stop playing tricks every now and then!"

Gu Mingshuang turned around and frowned, saying:

"They've probably run away again, Lingxiang. We'll take turns sleeping here tonight."

Lingxiang nodded emphatically and sniffed pitifully.

"Miss, you haven't been eating or sleeping well lately. You've been suffering, and it breaks my heart."

"This past year in Kyoto has been filled with humiliation and compromise! Now, I'm barely able to endure it any longer!"

Gu Mingshuang comforted him:

"It's alright, these days won't last much longer."

The courtyard gate closed, and the footsteps slowly faded away.

Standing there, Song Linyuan stared blankly at the courtyard gate, feeling as if his breath was about to freeze.

Those few short sentences from the conversation kept echoing in his mind.

It turns out that his wife was living in such fear and anxiety! She didn't even dare to sleep peacefully!

But according to her mother and elder sister, she lived a life of luxury, being waited on hand and foot and enjoying fine clothes and food!

Why didn't he ask her a question earlier?

Thinking of what Gu Mingshuang said, that such days wouldn't last much longer, a dull ache struck Song Linyuan's heart.

She's really leaving!

Her mother and elder sister said that her leaving was just a way to manipulate the Marquis's mansion, and that she would have nowhere to go if she left.

But today, the Duke of Anguo wants him to send his own wife!

Thinking of her stunningly beautiful face, Song Linyuan was filled with regret. Why had he ever brought her to another man?

Let other men covet her!

He clenched his fists tighter, and blood dripped from his wound onto the floor tiles.

Only then did he have to admit that Gu Mingshuang did not only have him as an option.

For the past ten years, it was Gu Mingshuang who chose him.

But in just one year, he almost lost her!

Song Linyuan walked forward with his head down, his heart filled with a mixture of regret and helplessness.

His mother and elder sister both refused to keep her, so what other way could he keep her?

"Young Master! The Old Madam has sent a letter!"

Upon hearing this, Song Linyuan suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"Madam?"

The next day, Meng, who hadn't slept all night, walked out of Song Lanfang's room with a pale face.

Granny Yan looked unwell as she stood at the door.

"Madam, Madam Liang just sent someone over to say that the young master plans to take a concubine in a few days, and asked when the eldest young lady can return to make arrangements?"

Madam Meng's face froze, and she hurriedly pulled Yan Mama back.

"Keep your voice down. We just calmed Fang'er down, and if she hears us, she'll start making a fuss again."

Granny Yan whispered:

"Madam, this matter is indeed disgraceful. A child born out of wedlock has occurred within a year of marriage, yet they still intend to bring him into the family. The Liang family is in the wrong!"

"Why don't you come to our door, Madam, and demand an explanation!"

Madam Meng paced back and forth, clutching her handkerchief in both hands, and said:

"No! I can't go! Fang'er's mother-in-law is a formidable woman!"

Suddenly, she stopped and turned to say:

"Granny Yan, go to Qingwu Courtyard and have Gu Mingshuang go there! It was Gu Mingshuang who resolved Fang'er's mother-in-law's request to change the marriage arrangement!"

Granny Yan said awkwardly:

"Madam, things have come to this point, I'm afraid the Crown Princess won't agree..."

Meng gritted her teeth and said:

"Here's what you'll do: go tell her that if she's willing to step in and resolve this matter, I'll give her another shop!"

Soon, Granny Yan returned with a pale face.

"Madam, the Crown Princess said she wants her to do something, so she wants you to go and ask her in person."

Meng's face darkened.

"How dare she be so insolent! Does she really think I can't handle her?!"

Granny Yan quickly advised:

"Madam, this matter is extremely urgent!"

"Once the young lady wakes up and finds out about this, she'll definitely make a scene. Then Madam Liang will have leverage over her jealousy, and things will be even more difficult later!"

Meng swallowed her anger and gritted her teeth, saying:

"Let's go! To Qingwu Garden!"