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

Madam Song finally understood why the Qin family was protecting Gu Mingshuang.

However, the Marquis's mansion was already significantly lower in status than the Duke's mansion, and Qin Mo had returned to the capital with military achievements. How could the Song family afford to offend him?

Her eyes flickered slightly, and she turned to speak to Old Madam Qin:

"Madam Qin, today's events are all the fault of our Marquis's mansion. It is my daughter-in-law who has done so many foolish things, mistreated the daughter of our benefactor, and caused such a mess. She has really gone too far. This time, I will not let her off easily and will make sure she learns a lesson."

"However, it would be unseemly for this matter to escalate to the Dali Temple. We hope that Madam Qin can be lenient and that our two families can withdraw the case hereafter..."

Madam Qin said calmly:

"What are you saying, Madam Song? This is ultimately just a matter for the Marquis's family, and has nothing to do with our Duke's family. Why should I need to intervene?"

"My Qin family has come to inquire about this matter today. It just so happens that your former wife, who was born in the previous life, has some connection with me. I was hoping that she could help me manage the household."

Madam Song was taken aback, wondering if this was Madam Qin's statement or the truth.

She had heard from Madam Meng that Gu Mingshuang came from a humble family in Qingzhou, so what ability could she have that made the usually discerning Old Madam Qin rely on her so much?

She quickly put on a smile.

"What Madam Qin said is true. It is our Marquis's Mansion that has wronged Mingshuang. I will allocate two shops from my private property for her to rely on. This is enough to show the sincerity of our Marquis's Mansion."

Old Madam Qin glanced at Gu Mingshuang beside her.

"Ming Shuang, come here."

Gu Mingshuang walked over and bowed.

"Today's affairs are entirely up to the old lady."

She knew that now that the matriarchs of both families had intervened, she, as a junior, would only gain nothing if she continued to make trouble. Besides, she trusted Madam Qin.

Madam Qin nodded.

"Then I will take the liberty of being a witness, so as not to disappoint Madam Song's kind intentions..."

As she spoke, she directly pointed out the two most prosperous shops owned by Madam Song, which made Madam Song's face darken.

Madam Meng was so angry that she gritted her teeth. She had been eyeing those two shops for a long time and just wanted to get them after the old lady passed away.

But who would have thought it would fall into Gu Mingshuang's hands!

But since the words had already been spoken, there was no going back, so Madam Song had no choice but to have someone fetch the shop deed on the spot.

The transfer documents and shop deed were completed on the spot at the government office today.

Yin Zhao also breathed a sigh of relief; otherwise, if things had continued to escalate, his Dali Temple office might have been demolished!

Just then, a figure pounced over.

"Young lady! Please take me with you!"

Green Lotus rushed forward and hugged Gu Mingshuang's leg.

Gu Mingshuang looked at her, and after a moment said:

"I no longer wish to concern myself with the affairs of the Marquis's residence."

Madam Song gave a signal to the old woman beside her, and the old woman immediately stepped forward to grab Green Lotus.

Green Lotus clung tightly to Gu Mingshuang's skirt, refusing to let go. In her desperation, she spoke in a voice only Gu Mingshuang could hear:

"The young master has broken your heart, yet he still relentlessly pursues you. Doesn't the young lady want to know his true identity?"

Gu Mingshuang's eyes flickered slightly, and before Madam Song's people could make a move, she had already placed Jianlan in front of Lühe.

Old Madam Song frowned and said:

"Mingshuang, this maid has committed so many evil deeds in the Marquis's mansion, we must take her away."

Gu Mingshuang looked up at Old Madam Song.

"Madam, I bought this maid myself, and I still have her indenture. It is not proper for the Marquis's mansion to take my person away."

Old Madam Qin saw through Gu Mingshuang's intention and said:

"That makes sense. Even if this maid did something, Mingshuang should investigate it thoroughly before giving the Marquis's mansion an explanation."

Gu Mingshuang thanked Madam Qin and then took her leave.

As Gu Mingshuang hurried out of the Dali Temple, she saw Qi Huan rushing towards her, panting heavily.

"Brother Qi, I'm alright now."

Qi Huan's face turned pale when he saw that there was still blood on her body. He quickly stepped forward and examined her carefully.

"I heard there was an incident in prison today, but I arrived too late. Mingshuang, where are you injured? Are you alright?"

Gu Mingshuang shook her head and said:

"This blood looks scary, but it's not mine. Don't worry, Brother Qi. It just so happens that the Duke came to save me today."

Qi Huan frowned.

"It's all my fault. I thought that with all the arrangements, you would only suffer a little in Dali Temple Prison and be fine. Who knew you would face such danger!"

His eyes were filled with regret as he stared intently at the woman before him, a lingering fear gripping his heart.

Gu Mingshuang looked at Qi Huan reassuringly and said:

"Brother Qi, I'm really fine, it's not your fault."

Looking inside, Qi Huan recalled the inside story from the Dali Temple and knew that this matter was inextricably linked to Lady Meng, the wife of the Marquis of Ningyuan.

However, Old Madam Song stepped forward and firmly suppressed the matter. He stared at it for a moment with a livid face, then spoke:

"Your health is the most important thing. Get in the car first, and I'll take you home."

Gu Mingshuang nodded and followed the carriage.

However, just then, a familiar, clear voice came from behind.

"Lord Qi."

Qi Huan stopped, turned around and saw Qin Mo, and immediately bowed.

"Thanks to the Duke, everything that happened to Sister Mingshuang today was done well. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable. I will never forget the Duke's great kindness today!"

Upon hearing the address "Ming Shuang, my little sister," Qin Mo's eyes narrowed almost imperceptibly.

He slowly walked up to Qi Huan.

"Lord Qi, there's no need for such formalities. However, the Qi family has had dealings with Han Shaoqing of the Dali Temple today, so we should go in and explain the matter so that Lord Han can distance himself from this case."

Qi Huan understood and quickly bowed again to express his gratitude.

"Thank you for your advice, Duke. I will go right away."

As he spoke, Qi Huan looked at Gu Mingshuang behind him with concern.

At this moment, Gu Mingshuang's purple clothes were stained with blood, and her stray hairs brushed against her pale face, making her appear more vulnerable and pitiful than when she was usually calm and composed.

He was lost in thought for a moment, his heart tightened, and his chest felt heavy.

"Sister Mingshuang, please wait for me in the carriage for a moment. I will be back soon."

However, as soon as Qi Huan entered the Dali Temple, Gu Mingshuang saw Qin Mo walking towards her.

He seemed to have a hint of anger in his eyes.

Gu Mingshuang's brows twitched slightly, wondering who had just offended this man.

She curtsied to pay her respects, but Qin Mo stopped her with a gesture and said in a deep voice:

"When have I ever asked you to follow these rules in front of me? Remember, from now on you are not allowed to bow or call me Duke."

Gu Mingshuang looked up in surprise.

What does this mean? She's not allowed to bow? And she's not allowed to address him as "Lord Duke"?

"What should I shout then?"

Qin Mo frowned, thinking of her soft, sweet voice when she called him "Brother Qi" just now, and a fire seemed to be raging in his heart.

Seeing her smile at other men and call them "brother," he never thought he would feel such jealousy.

"In short, you are not allowed to call him 'Lord Duke'!"

Gu Mingshuang blinked, feeling that the man's mood swings were becoming increasingly severe.

Just as Gu Mingshuang was in a daze, she felt a lightness in her body, and she instinctively hooked her arms around the man's neck, her feet already off the ground.

Seeing him pick her up in his arms at the entrance of Dali Temple, Gu Mingshuang was startled and instinctively tried to break free, but Qin Mo gently placed her into the carriage.

"You're injured and still running around with other people, do you really not want your legs anymore?"

Gu Mingshuang thought of her feet and quickly and cautiously shrank back.

The next moment she saw Qin Mo also get into the carriage, and Gu Mingshuang looked at him in astonishment.

This is the Qi family's carriage. Why did Qin Mo get on?

Not only Gu Mingshuang, but even the coachman was dumbfounded.

"Guo, Guo Gongye?"

Qin Mo glanced coldly at the coachman.

"Go to Qinghe Lane."

When the driver met those cold, stern eyes, he dared not utter a single word and hurriedly tightened his grip on the reins.

"yes!"

Gu Mingshuang glanced outside; Qin Mo had left a horse for Qi Huan.

The carriage curtain fell, and Gu Mingshuang looked at the man beside her, whispering:

"Ming Shuang thanks the Kingdom for today's events..."

She blinked awkwardly. If she couldn't call him "Lord Duke," then what should she call him?

Qin Mo closed his eyes, as if resting, and slowly spoke:

"Say it the way you used to."

Gu Mingshuang was even more astonished. Before?

Had she ever met Qin Mo before? How could that be?

She frantically searched her memory again and again, but still found no images.

Just then, Gu Mingshuang felt a soft rumble in her stomach.

She blushed and moved to the side, afraid of disturbing Qin Mo who was resting with his eyes closed.

Fortunately, Qin Mo didn't move, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

However, when the carriage turned a corner, Qin Mo called for it to stop.

Gu Mingshuang watched him get out of the carriage and quickly lifted a sliver of the curtain, only then seeing that the carriage had stopped in front of Yunxiang Tower.

Before long, Qin Mo boarded the carriage carrying the food box.

A sweet aroma wafted over, the scent of her favorite pastries and cloud cakes.

"I've been hungry for so long, let's have something to eat first."

Gu Mingshuang blushed. It turned out that he had heard everything even though he hadn't said anything.

Qin Mo then gave an order, and the coachman continued forward.

The carriage swayed gently. Looking at the steaming pastries in her arms, Gu Mingshuang reached out and picked up a piece, only to burn her finger.

"hiss……"

Qin Mo frowned and grabbed her hand.

"Did you burn yourself? How could you hurt yourself while eating something?"

He lowered his head and unconsciously blew on her fingers.

Looking up, Qin Mo caught sight of Gu Mingshuang's slightly reddened eyes and suddenly burst out laughing.

"So delicate."

Gu Mingshuang bit her lip, trying to pull her hand away, but she couldn't break free no matter what she did.

The next moment, half a piece of pastry was brought to his mouth.

She was startled, but then Qin Mo carefully broke off a small piece and handed it to her, saying, "It's not hot anymore."

This tone sounds like someone is coaxing a child.

She quickly reached out and took it, then bent down and ate it fast.

The fragrant and soft cloud cake melts in your mouth, its sweetness slowly spreading.

She glanced at Qin Mo discreetly, pondering the matter carefully.

Qin Mo has done a lot for her lately, and she is not unaware of it; she can sense the special treatment Qin Mo gives her.

Thinking back to what Old Madam Qin had mentioned about Qin Mo's background, he realized that he had lost his parents when he was very young, and that his own sister had also died in that most tragic battle.

She had a vague suspicion in her mind.

Qin Mo treated her this way because she reminded him of his younger sister who had died when he was young.

He was a man who had traversed mountains of knives and seas of blood; he was so cold and hard that only family affection could move him.

Yes, that's why Qin Mo often coaxes her and indulges her many whims.

Moreover, Qin Mo had just forbade her to bow and call him Duke.

Thinking of this, Gu Mingshuang felt as if the softest part of her heart had been touched.

The carriage stopped, and before getting out, Gu Mingshuang mustered her courage and called out to Qin Mo:

"Brother Qin Mo, may I call you that?"