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

After Meng left, Lingxiang hurriedly went to Gu Mingshuang.

"Young lady, how did Madam threaten you? How could you agree to such a thing?"

The young lady has already suffered enough, but this Lady of the Marquis's Mansion is so shameless, dragging out the divorce papers and asking her young lady to matchmake the young master with Xie Lanyu!

Gu Mingshuang looked in the direction Meng Shi had left and said:

"Madam Qin has already agreed to the divorce, so she can't threaten me. I just want to take this opportunity to do something."

Looking at the expression on her young lady's face, Lingxiang immediately understood.

Gu Mingshuang glanced in the direction of the warm pavilion and asked in a low voice:

"How is Green Lotus? Did you try to find out?"

Lingxiang whispered:

"Just now, I used the excuse of changing her clothes to check her over. She has quite a few new and old wounds on her body, which match what she said about her experiences before."

Then, Lingxiang asked again:

"Was she trying to tell the girl the truth just now? Should we summon her?"

Gu Mingshuang shook her head slightly.

"No need for now, let her wait and see."

When Lingxiang was puzzled, Gu Mingshuang explained:

"She told me everything as soon as she came to me. This kind of personality doesn't seem like someone who could survive so many chases."

"I don't want to be a knife in her hand."

Lingxiang looked at Gu Mingshuang in surprise, then suddenly realized.

"Luckily, Miss was careful."

She knew that the girl had always been extremely intelligent, and that her previous mishap with the prince was simply due to a moment of confusion.

After that, Gu Mingshuang did not see Lühe, but only asked her to guard Qingwu Garden and do some chores.

Just then, a strong voice came from outside the courtyard gate.

"Is the Crown Princess in the courtyard?"

Lingxiang was the first to react and immediately walked towards the courtyard gate.

"It's Sword Shadow, the one beside the Duke!"

Gu Mingshuang couldn't help but laugh:

"Didn't you say that the Duke of Anguo was surrounded by fierce and ruthless people, and that we should stay away from him? Why are you in such a hurry to open the door? Aren't you afraid?"

Lingxiang said earnestly:

"At first I was afraid, but now I feel that the people around Duke Anguo look cold, but their hearts are all very righteous, unlike the people in this Marquis's mansion. They used to look kind, but their hearts are all crooked."

Gu Mingshuang chuckled to herself.

"Well said."

However, when the courtyard gate opened, Gu Mingshuang saw a woman dressed as a maid standing far behind Jianying.

Seeing her surprise, Jianying quickly explained:

"These are the men chosen by the Duke, who instructed me to deliver them..."

Gu Mingshuang interrupted the swordplay and asked in a low voice:

"Did the Duke send you to bring your men to my courtyard?"

She was stunned for a long time, not understanding what it meant.

Sword Shadow nodded.

Gu Mingshuang finally understood.

Could this be a new beauty Qin Mo has found somewhere? Is he putting her in her courtyard to avoid attracting attention?

Seeing that Jian Ying seemed about to say something, Gu Mingshuang understood and spoke up:

"Go back and tell the Duke that I will definitely take care of it for him!"

Sword Shadow was still somewhat confused when he left.

"The Crown Princess said she would get it done? What does that mean?"

Gu Mingshuang raised her hand.

"Okay, I understand. Just leave the person here; it won't delay your work."

Seeing that the person had already entered the courtyard, Jianying bowed and took his leave.

At this moment, Gu Mingshuang looked at the woman in front of her. Although she was dressed as a maid, she had a heroic air about her.

Gu Mingshuang frowned.

I had heard that many people in the court had sent beauties to Qin Mo, including Yan Huan, who was plump and thin, but he had never shown any interest.

Does she like this kind of heroic spirit?

"This servant Jianlan greets the Crown Princess."

Gu Mingshuang frowned slightly. The name was too menacing. Without thinking too much about it, she nodded and told her to get up.

"Lingxiang, take Jianlan and find an empty house to settle her in."

No sooner had the person left than a figure appeared at the door.

When Song Linyuan saw Gu Mingshuang, a glint of light appeared in his eyes.

"Ming Shuang!"

Gu Mingshuang blocked the door, preventing Song Linyuan from instinctively trying to enter the room.

"Your Highness, is there anything I can help you with?"

Seeing that he couldn't get in, Song Linyuan stood in front of Gu Mingshuang, pondered for a moment, and said:

"Mingshuang, I know that Duke Anguo specifically requested you to serve him. I'm really worried about you being by his side these past two days. If you're unwilling, I'll go and talk to him to find someone else to serve you."

Gu Mingshuang coldly interrupted him.

"Your Highness is overthinking it. Duke Anguo treats me very well."

Song Linyuan immediately noticed a red mark on Gu Mingshuang's neck.

His eyes narrowed instantly.

"How did you get these red marks on your neck?"

Gu Mingshuang belatedly touched her neck, realizing that she might have bumped or injured it while practicing swordsmanship.

However, she did not intend to mention this matter, since telling Song Linyuan that she was learning swordsmanship would only earn her a reprimand for being "unruly" and "improper."

So she casually said:

"It was probably an accident."

Song Linyuan's expression was extremely unpleasant.

What happened that night was hard for him to accept, and he wanted to pretend that nothing had happened.

"Mingshuang, a woman must have self-respect and self-love..."

Gu Mingshuang interrupted him coldly.

"Enough! I don't like hearing this."

Song Linyuan said urgently:

"Ming Shuang, you came to the capital from Qingzhou, and you already lack the upbringing and perspective of noble ladies by more than ten years. If you continue to behave improperly..."

Gu Mingshuang interrupted him again.

"Is that all the young master wanted to say? If there's nothing else, I need to go to the guest quarters..."

Song Linyuan's expression hardened.

"If you're unwilling to listen to me, are you willing to listen to the Duke of Anguo?"

Gu Mingshuang stared at him intently.

"Yes."

Song Linyuan's expression darkened further.

"What exactly is so good about the Duke of Anguo?"

Gu Mingshuang said loudly:

"The Duke of Anguo is wealthy, powerful, and has a distinguished military record. He has never belittled me; in fact, he has saved and helped me. Therefore, I am willing to serve him. Song Linyuan, is that alright?"

Song Linyuan's face turned pale in waves.

"Are you saying this to spite me?"

Gu Mingshuang chuckled softly.

"I've said it many times, I haven't made a scene, and I've never been angry with you. All I've ever wanted is to part ways amicably."

Song Linyuan staggered back half a step.

"I disagree!"

Gu Mingshuang didn't say anything more and turned to walk towards the guest courtyard.

Song Linyuan wanted to chase after him, but looking at that figure, he found himself unable to move.

When Lingxiang caught up, she said to Gu Mingshuang:

"Miss, the young master stood at the entrance of Qingwu Garden the whole time, and refused to leave no matter who tried to persuade him. In the end, he was taken away by the madam."

She spoke with a hint of sadness.

"If the young master had sent Xie Lanyu away after recognizing her as his relative, the young lady and the young master would be living happily ever after now."

Gu Mingshuang continued walking without stopping and said:

"Lingxiang, there are no 'what ifs'. If it weren't for that cousin, Song Linyuan and I would never have met in Qingzhou."

As they were talking, Gu Mingshuang was suddenly blocked in her way.

She was stunned when she saw the man who appeared in front of her.

Qin Mo?

Amidst the shadows of the trees, a man in a black brocade robe exuded a powerful aura, standing amidst the greenery with an air of solemnity.

Seeing that incomparably handsome face, she couldn't help but sigh.

Such beautiful features, yet they're on the face of this iceberg—it's such a waste.

However, the next moment, Gu Mingshuang frowned.

This is the path leading from Qingwu Garden to the Guest Courtyard; Qin Mo could not possibly have come here.

Unless he came to Qingwu Garden.

The man strode towards her.

"I thought the Crown Princess had forgotten that she was supposed to come here to serve."

Upon hearing this tone, Gu Mingshuang blinked.

She only took half a day off, so how did she offend this man again?

"Of course I'm thinking of the Duke, but I have some matters to attend to in the courtyard."

Qin Mo spoke calmly.

"What happened?"

Gu Mingshuang was startled. When she met Qin Mo's extremely calm eyes, she felt an intense sense of pressure.

She sensed Lingxiang's fear and whispered:

"Lingxiang, it's alright. I forgot to bring the new tea I bought. Go back and get it."

Lingxiang was a little worried, but after hearing Gu Mingshuang's words, she nodded and headed towards Qingwu Garden.

At this moment, only the two of them remained on the tree-lined path.

Gu Mingshuang looked at Qin Mo approaching and calmly explained:

"It was just a small matter. I only exchanged a few words with someone at the gate of the courtyard. It shouldn't have taken too long."

Qin Mo gave a light sneer.

"Using Qin to provoke other men and thus manipulate their hearts, the Crown Princess is truly cunning."

Gu Mingshuang's expression hardened slightly; she understood everything.

Qin Mo was just at the entrance of Qingwu Garden!

He heard those words and thought they were just her way of trying to manipulate Song Linyuan!

Gu Mingshuang's face paled for a moment.

Seeing the disgust in Qin Mo's eyes, she felt a pang in her heart.

"I don't……"

Qin Mo turned around.

"Not just anyone is worthy to use Qin's name. Princess Consort, be careful not to play with fire and get burned."

Seeing that Qin Mo was about to leave, Gu Mingshuang, not knowing where the courage came from, rushed forward and grabbed his sleeve.

"What the Duke heard is all correct!"

Qin Mo's voice grew even colder.

"Let go!"

He coldly pulled out his sleeve, his movement so swift that Gu Mingshuang lost her balance and fell to the ground.

She gritted her teeth and cried out in pain:

"Lord Duke, just leave! Anyway, you hold a high position and have great power, so no one will dare to say a word if you bully a weak woman like me."

Qin Mo stopped in his tracks, and after a moment, turned around with a cold face.

"Gu Mingshuang, you dare to be so arrogant even after using me? Do you really think I wouldn't dare to touch you?"

Gu Mingshuang tripped over her skirt and couldn't get up after two attempts. A strange sense of grievance welled up inside her.

Turning her face away from Qin Mo's direction, Gu Mingshuang simply plopped down in the mud, angrily saying:

"I'm telling the truth. If the Duke doesn't believe me, fine. I'm just a shameless scoundrel who takes advantage of the Duke."

"If the Duke is unhappy, I will accept any punishment or beating he may impose."

The next moment, a shadow loomed over her.

"stand up."

Gu Mingshuang bit her lip hard and turned her head away.

"Is the Duke going to hit me? I can't get up right now. Hit me if you want."

The next moment, she was embraced by a pair of long arms, and the next moment, her body felt light.

"Hold on tight, or I'll throw you into the pool."

She glanced at the edge of the pool beside her, and instinctively hooked her arm around the man's neck to steady herself!

Realizing she was in Qin Mo's arms again, and in this position, Gu Mingshuang was startled, and her face flushed again.

That's not what she wanted!

She had just wanted to test Qin Mo's temperament, which she had figured out over the past few days. She felt that Qin Mo was not such a tyrannical and cruel person, at least not towards her.

But now, being held like this by him while she was fully conscious, Gu Mingshuang blushed.

"My lord, I can get up now..."