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

Song Linyuan stared in astonishment at this scene, then frowned, remembering that Xie Lanyu would be his future bedmate.

"Let her go!"

The people who came to the courtyard were from the old lady's Songhe Hall. They were all skilled, and they quickly escorted Xie Lanyu into the house.

The old woman turned to look at Song Linyuan, who was about to follow her in, and said:

"Young Master, rest assured, the old lady has already had the debt collectors at the gate dealt with. As for here, the old lady just wants Miss Biao to behave herself."

"The old lady asked me to pass on a message: the Marquis's mansion is in chaos right now and needs the young master to hold it up. If he puts all his attention on women, the Ningyuan Marquis's mansion will not be able to survive."

Song Linyuan felt a wave of embarrassment wash over him.

"I...I understand."

At that moment, the sound of billiard balls clapping filled the room, mixed with Xie Lanyu's cursing.

"Song Linyuan! Tell them to let me out! Otherwise, I won't let you get away with this!"

Such insults immediately reminded Song Linyuan of the tea room in the small garden, where he had a scandalous affair with Xie Lanyu after being drugged.

After that incident, Xie Lanyu woke up and threw a huge tantrum like a shrew.

He had thought that his nature had changed because he had lost his innocence, but now he lowered his eyes.

I suppose that's just my cousin's nature! She just puts on a dignified and elegant act in front of others!

He clenched his fingers.

If she hadn't pretended like that, why would her mother have tried to match him up with Xie Lanyu because she disliked Ming Shuang?

How did he end up like this?

Song Linyuan showed no mercy and turned to leave.

Inside the room, upon hearing Song Linyuan leave, Xie Lanyu kicked the corner of the table hard and cursed angrily:

"You, Song Linyuan! You call yourself a peerless romantic with unparalleled love, loyalty, and integrity, but in reality, you're just a hypocritical good-for-nothing!"

And that old lady of the Song family, she's really extremely difficult to deal with!

After she finished smashing the house, her face darkened.

She's decided to handle the selection process!

It seems she'll have to show some real skills...

At this moment, Song Linyuan was standing in the courtyard of Songhe Hall.

Since Madam Song didn't speak, he could only stand in the courtyard until his steps became unsteady and he could barely stand. Finally, an old woman came.

"Young Master, the Old Madam invites you in."

When Song Linyuan entered the room, he saw Old Madam Song sitting at the head of the table.

"grandmother."

He bowed, but Madam Song did not speak, so he could only wait with his head bowed.

Only when sweat streamed down her face did Madam Song finally speak.

Get up.

She sighed and continued:

"When your father was alive, the Ningyuan Marquis's mansion was quite prominent in the capital, but in the past ten years or so, under your mother's management, it has fallen into such a state of decline."

Song Linyuan frowned and quickly cupped his hands in greeting:

"My grandson will surely bring glory to our family and restore the former honor of our Marquis's mansion!"

Old Madam Song looked at him and said in a deep voice:

"Back in Qingzhou, even with the Gu family's best efforts supporting you for years, you only managed to pass the imperial examination and become a mere Juren. Do you know how many talented scholars from noble families have been cultivated in this capital? And how many poor students are working even harder than you? What do your efforts amount to?"

Song Linyuan looked at Old Madam Song in astonishment.

After arriving in Kyoto, he followed his mother out to banquets, and all he heard were praises of him. He always believed that he was outstanding in Kyoto.

He had never heard his grandmother say such things, belittling him to the point of being worthless.

Song Linyuan's face turned red.

"Grandmother, I...I will do my best!"

Madam Song gave a light scoff.

"Lin Yuan, your talent is mediocre, and you are too arrogant. With this kind of temperament, you will cause trouble sooner or later in the capital."

"Do you know how many times your mother's petition to grant you a hereditary title was rejected?"

Song Linyuan said urgently:

"But are the Xie family elders objecting?"

Thinking about what had happened before, he pursed his lips and regretted treating Ayu so coldly.

She was still a member of the Xie family after all. Even though there were no other members in her branch, the other members of the clan were still standing behind her.

In his haste, Song Linyuan blurted out:

"Grandmother, if I sincerely marry Ayu and give her a respectable marriage, will the Xie family stop targeting the Marquis's mansion?"

Madam Song said in a deep voice:

"You still want to defy ancestral teachings and climb the social ladder by relying on women?"

Song Linyuan's face stiffened, and he realized what he had said.

"Grandmother, I misspoke. I just really wanted to revitalize the Marquis's mansion."

Looking at his expression, Madam Song realized that he had just unintentionally spoken his true feelings.

He was entangled with women because he wanted to have all the advantages.

With such a temperament, where is the integrity of the Song family?

When Madam Song thought of the truth that had recently been uncovered, her face darkened for a moment.

"Alright, marriage is ultimately a matter of parents' wishes and matchmaker's words, so you don't need to worry about it."

"If you have any free time, keep an eye on Gu Mingshuang. She's already managed to get on good terms with the old lady of the Duke of Anguo."

Song Linyuan looked up in surprise.

"How is that possible? She's only been in Kyoto for a little over six months since she came from the countryside. How could she do something that even Ayu couldn't do?"

In the past, Ayu wanted to please the old lady of the Duke of Anguo's mansion, but she didn't even have the right to enter the door. So why should Gu Mingshuang have the right?

Madam Song took in his expression.

"If Gu Mingshuang were truly a narrow-minded and incompetent country girl, how could she have managed to appease the old lady of the Earl's mansion half a year ago?"

"And now the old lady of the Duke of Anguo's mansion is paying so much attention to it!"

"Do you think these shrewd old ladies are all fools?"

……

These words left Song Linyuan standing there in astonishment.

His chest heaved.

He thought that Gu Mingshuang would naturally come back to him if she couldn't make it outside, but he didn't expect this.

He couldn't help but turn around and face outside.

"Grandma, I have something to attend to! I'll come visit you later!"