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

Madam Meng stood outside the door with a grim expression. She wanted to go in but dared not, and could only plead with him from the doorway.

"Ayu, this is all an accident, and it's also fate that brought you together. Isn't this exactly what you wanted?"

"Whether you consummate the marriage sooner or later is the same. The wedding date has already been set. Once you enter the family, you will be the most precious and noble princess consort."

Xie Lanyu cried out in a shrill voice and smashed everything in the room.

Song Linyuan felt heartbroken and went forward to hug her.

"Ayu, I'm sorry, it's all my fault, I hurt you..."

With a loud slap, Song Linyuan received a blow to the cheek.

Xie Lanyu stared with bloodshot eyes and shrieked:

"Why! How dare you touch me!"

Song Linyuan's face turned pale, and his cheeks were still burning. He had never seen Xie Lanyu so agitated.

Xie Lanyu used to be elegant and refined, with the demeanor of a noblewoman, but today she seemed like a shrew from the marketplace.

Realizing that he was the one who hurt her first, and that reputation was even more precious to a noblewoman, Song Linyuan lowered his head in guilt.

"Ayu... I'm so sorry, today was an accident."

Xie Lanyu spat and shrieked:

"Accidents? There are so many accidents! Did you get your brain caught in a door?"

She looked at Song Linyuan with murderous intent, but the pain in her lower body was excruciating; clearly, her innocence had been completely ruined!

What kind of princess consort is this? This princess consort from a fallen noble family can actually coax a woman of such low birth as Gu Mingshuang!

Song Linyuan's expression hardened; he clearly saw the coldness and anger in Xie Lanyu's eyes.

This was no longer the delicate woman who had cried and clung to him; she looked like she wanted to kill him!

"Ayu, I'm willing to take responsibility for you, and I've already made Mingshuang relinquish her position as the principal wife. I've already wronged her enough. What more do you want from me?"

Hearing Song Linyuan's voice, which was barely containing his anger, Xie Lanyu blurted out:

"What does your wrongdoing to Gu Mingshuang have to do with me? You were the one who wavered and forced Gu Mingshuang to leave you. Don't you think it's hypocritical of you to say that?"

Song Linyuan's face suddenly turned pale.

"Ayu, what are you saying?!"

Xie Lanyu now felt utterly disgusted by Song Linyuan. She pushed him away abruptly, got up, and dressed.

"Don't even dream about it. I won't marry you. A man like you doesn't deserve you!"

Song Linyuan staggered.

Meng, standing at the door, looked at Xie Lanyu rushing out in a panic.

"Ayu, are you so happy you've lost your mind? Haven't you always wanted to marry Yuan'er? Now that your wish has finally come true, what are you...?"

Xie Lanyu's expression worsened upon seeing Meng Shi.

"Song Linyuan is an empty-headed idiot who can be manipulated at will, but I'm not that stupid!"

"Do you think your Song family is some kind of blessed land? Do you really believe that every woman would fight tooth and nail to marry into your Song family?"

"Let me tell you, I'm not that fool Gu Mingshuang. She's not willing to go to all that trouble to support your Song family. I would never do that!"

Madam Meng's face flushed red and then turned pale as she reached out and grabbed Xie Lanyu, who was about to leave.

"Ayu! What's wrong with you? Don't scare me! Why are you talking nonsense all of a sudden?"

"I'll go get a doctor! Don't be afraid..."

Xie Lanyu shook off Meng Shi and said coldly:

"Stop pretending! You dare say you didn't order the drugs in this teahouse today? Do you really think your son is some kind of stud?"

Meng's face instantly turned bright red.

"You! What did you say?!"

At this moment, Song Linyuan, who was behind him, also turned pale.

"What did you say? Mother poisoned you? How is that possible?"

Xie Lanyu stopped looking at Song Linyuan and sneered:

"Believe it or not, you're nothing but a useless piece of trash being manipulated!"

Meng finally came to her senses and said sternly:

"Xie Lanyu! You've gone mad! You've truly gone mad!"

She reached out and swung her hand at Xie Lanyu's cheek, but Xie Lanyu grabbed her wrist.

"I've had enough of this Marquis's mansion. Today, you won't be able to control me anymore. The Princess Consort of Zhennan will stand up for me."

As she spoke, Xie Lanyu turned to leave, but bumped into the old lady of the Song family.

Although she was quite imposing towards Meng Shi and Song Linyuan, Xie Lanyu still froze for a moment when she saw Old Madam Song's face.

Madam Song looked at Xie Lanyu with a dark expression.

"Where are we going?"

An overwhelming sense of oppression pressed down on her, and Xie Lanyu took a half step back, clenching her fingers as she said:

"I'm going to see the Princess Consort of Zhennan. Is the Old Madam going to stop me too?"

Madam Song gave a cold laugh.

"How can someone suddenly struck by a serious illness go to see the Princess? If she were to pass on her illness, wouldn't that be the responsibility of my Marquis's mansion?"

Xie Lanyu's face turned pale, and she immediately turned to run away.

After all, Madam Song only brought an old nanny with her, and she didn't believe that she was inferior to such an old lady!

But Madam Song grabbed Xie Lanyu with one hand.

Xie Lanyu cried out in alarm:

"Let me go! Let me go!"

Old Madam Song tossed Xie Lanyu to the nanny beside her and said in a deep voice:

"My cousin is very ill and has been sent to my hospital to recuperate."

Xie Lanyu's eyes widened, and she cried out in terror:

"You're going to imprison me?! Do you know the Princess will be here today to reveal my identity! I..."

Old Madam Song said sternly:

"Shut her up!"

The old woman immediately covered Xie Lanyu's mouth with a cold face and dragged her away.

Meng, standing to the side, was dumbfounded and blurted out:

"No! The Marquis's birthday banquet is still being held today..."

Madam Song sneered.

"You've done a good job, and now you still have any shame?"

Meng staggered and almost collapsed, but was fortunately supported by Song Linyuan.

Song Linyuan already knew his grandmother's decisive nature, but seeing her cold and ruthless methods today still startled him.

After finally regaining his senses, he frowned and said:

"Grandmother, perhaps it's a misunderstanding. Mother has always been kind and timid; she wouldn't..."

Madam Song interrupted Song Linyuan with a cold laugh.

"How dare you, so foolish, dream of becoming an official in the imperial court? Then the Song family's legacy is destined to be destroyed in your hands!"

Song Linyuan's face suddenly turned pale.

He had always heard praise for his literary talent; when had he ever been criticized like this?

"Grandmother, I..."

Old Madam Song, not wanting to hear him speak any longer, said sternly:

"Take your mother to the front hall immediately and tell her that Xie Lanyu has suddenly fallen seriously ill, and this birthday banquet must end immediately!"

Song Linyuan's heart stirred slightly, but he composed himself and continued to persuade:

"Grandmother, Ayu must have been confused with anger to say such things. Today is her birthday, after all. Could you forgive her this time? Besides, the Princess Consort of Zhennan will also be here today..."

Old Madam Song swung her cane directly at him. Song Linyuan was not expected to be hit in the back of his knee by the cane, and he almost collapsed to his knees.

"grandmother!"

Madam Meng also became anxious and, supporting Song Linyuan, shouted:

"Yuan'er! Are you alright?"

Old Madam Song said sternly:

"Do as I say! Understand?"

Meng hesitated for a moment, then nodded hastily.

What happened today has far exceeded her expectations.

She had everything planned out, setting a wedding date for Yuan'er and Ayu, and Ayu was sure to happily agree and shine at her birthday banquet.

When that time comes, Princess Zhennan will also come to help Ayu become famous in the capital, and their Marquis's mansion will be secure in its glory.

After a while, she will announce the marriage to the Marquis's family. Who wouldn't envy her?

But now everything has changed!

Meng walked out blankly, still unwilling to give up.

Composing herself, she grabbed Song Linyuan and said urgently:

"Yuan'er, even if Ayu is now blinded by greed and locked up, her works are still there. You've seen that little building; it's so unique and exquisite, who wouldn't be amazed?"

"No, we can't do as your grandmother says. She never thought about making the Marquis's mansion glorious; she only knew how to protect that little bit of inheritance!"

Then, Madam Meng gave the instructions:

"We must take the guests to visit that observation deck today!"

Following Meng's instructions, the stewards led the ladies toward Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

Although everyone knew Xie Lanyu was ill and had lost some of their enthusiasm, they quickened their pace when they heard that the Princess of Zhennan was also coming to admire a rare viewing tower.

Those who could persuade the Princess of Zhennan must be rare treasures in the world.

Although the Princess Consort of Zhennan had not yet arrived, they couldn't resist going to catch a glimpse of her beauty.

At this moment, Xie Lanyu was being escorted to Songhe Hall with her mouth gagged. She couldn't break free and was feeling helpless when suddenly, with a bang, her wrist, which had been being held, was released!

She turned her head and saw the old woman who was escorting her lying on the ground.

Li Rong held the wooden stick in her hand and looked at Xie Lanyu anxiously.

"Lanyu! Are you alright? Has this old woman lost her mind? How dare she treat you like this!"

Seeing Li Rong, Xie Lanyu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

If she can escape Madam Song's control, she will definitely be able to turn her life around today!

Upon learning that it was Old Madam Song who did this, Li Rong gritted her teeth and said:

"I know! It must have been Gu Mingshuang who instigated this! She even dared to attack me today, making me lose face in public!"

"Lanyu! You must teach that bitch a lesson! She's far too arrogant!"

Xie Lanyu looked at Li Rong reassuringly.

"Don't worry, I'll make her beg for mercy on her knees in no time!"

Upon learning that the guests had been taken to Xiaoxiang Pavilion, Xie Lanyu immediately took Li Rong there.

Li Rong said urgently:

"Lanyu, the Princess Consort hasn't arrived yet. Isn't it too hasty for you to go now?"

Xie Lanyu raised her chin slightly, a hint of smugness in her eyes.

"Even if the princess doesn't come, these ladies and young women will be amazed by my work."

This is why Madam Meng was unwilling to give up even when Old Madam Song tried to stop her.

She knew Meng's thoughts all too well. She had just broken ties with Meng, and if she weren't there, Meng would definitely attribute the success of the viewing tower entirely to the Marquis's mansion.

She wanted to make a grand entrance, to let everyone know that Xie Lanyu could establish herself in the capital solely through her talent, and that she didn't need the Marquis's mansion.

At this moment, inside the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, everyone stood in the courtyard in shock, all looking at the viewing tower in amazement.

"A six-story observation deck! Kyoto has such an exquisite building!"

"Yes! This little building is covered in intricately carved cloud patterns, each side is uniquely exquisite! It's incredible!"

"Even the most skilled craftsmen in the capital only ever built a three-story structure, and that was within the imperial gardens!"

……

Amidst the praise, Madam Meng finally shook off her gloom and stepped forward with a smile, saying:

"It's just a little trick, I hope you ladies won't laugh at it."

Everyone crowded around, praising and inquiring, while Meng deliberately mentioned in a vague way how hard Song Linyuan had worked these past few days.

Just as everyone was praising them, a soft laugh came from the doorway.

"Thank you for your kind words, ladies. I'm afraid I've made a fool of myself..."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone looked up in astonishment.