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

Before walking towards Song Linyuan, Gu Mingshuang glanced back at Qin Mo and whispered:

"I'll just say a few words to him and then come back."

After saying that, Gu Mingshuang felt that her words might have been a bit redundant. Why did she and Qin Mo specifically tell her this?

She walked quickly toward Song Linyuan, not noticing the slight upturn of the man's lips behind her.

Sword Shadow stepped forward and whispered:

"My lord, they have just secretly recorded all the officials and sons of officials present today, as you instructed."

Qin Mo responded with a faint "yes".

Sword Shadow said with some curiosity:

"Master, you just said you wouldn't pursue the matter, so what's the purpose of this list?"

Qin Mo slightly raised his eyes.

"Send it to the Ministry of Personnel and have Wang Cen handle it strictly."

Sword Shadow opened his eyes wide in astonishment.

So, when the master says he won't pursue the matter, he means he'll settle accounts with them later?

When these young noblemen come here, they usually assume that no one will interfere with their affairs.

Why is Master so ruthless today? He doesn't believe Master is upholding the law impartially.

Is it just because they watched Liang Jin bully Miss Gu?

Thinking this, Jianying's gaze fell on Gu Mingshuang's back not far away.

It seems that, apart from military strategy and swordsmanship, Miss Gu is the one her master is most concerned about.

The thought that Miss Gu always called her master "brother" stirred something within him.

In the past, when the most favored third princess went to the palace, she followed behind her master calling him "brother." Her master's cold face frightened the little girl so much that she ran away crying.

But now, why did the master agree to let Miss Gu call him that?

Sword Shadow was completely baffled.

At this moment, Gu Mingshuang and Song Linyuan had reached the corner of the intersection.

Song Linyuan clutched his aching shoulder, his face pale, and looked at Gu Mingshuang with worry.

"Mingshuang, why didn't you tell me you were coming to a place like this? I was very worried about you."

Gu Mingshuang glanced at him indifferently.

"Young Master Song, this is my personal matter."

Song Linyuan felt a sharp pain in his chest and frowned as he said:

"I know we're divorced, but we've known each other for ten years. No matter what, you can always rely on me."

A faint hint of sarcasm played on Gu Mingshuang's lips.

When she came to Kyoto, she had hoped to rely on Song Linyuan, but in the end, all she got was humiliation and hardship.

Song Linyuan lowered his head, his handsome and composed eyes filled with helplessness and dejection.

"I really know I was wrong. Actually, I've never told you this before, but things haven't been as good as you described in your letter since I came to Kyoto alone."

"The scions of noble families look down on me, the steward of the Marquis's mansion also despises me, and I am excluded from many banquets. Although I appear to be living a glamorous life, I often suffer from insomnia."

"You've never mentioned this before." Gu Mingshuang frowned slightly.

She had considered the difficulties he might encounter in Kyoto, so even though she hadn't set off for the capital yet, she would have someone deliver silver notes to him every month in advance.

Song Linyuan gave a wry smile.

"Once, I mistook someone for someone else at a banquet. Xie Lanyu stepped in to help me out. After that, she introduced me to the aristocratic families of Kyoto every day, taught me Kyoto etiquette, and introduced me to literary figures and scholars."

"Later, on the way to worship my ancestors, I accidentally fell into the water. She jumped in without hesitation to save me, which made me make a mistake."

This was the first time Gu Mingshuang had seriously listened to Song Linyuan recount how he met, fell in love with, and even pledged his love to Xie Lanyu.

But she wasn't moved; she only felt a vague sense of nausea.

Song Linyuan could have avoided this in many ways, but in the end he still hurt two women.

Fortunately, she had already broken free from this dilemma.

Seeing that Gu Mingshuang did not speak, Song Linyuan looked at her with deep eyes.

"Mingshuang, I truly know I was wrong. I should have listened to you and prepared the dowry to marry her off..."

Gu Mingshuang frowned and interrupted him.

"Your Highness, there's no need to bring up these things anymore. We've already come this far, so there's no need to dredge up old grievances."

Song Linyuan's eyes reddened.

"I know I'm no longer worthy to ask you to turn back, but I will show you how I've changed."

After learning that Gu Mingshuang had purchased a residence in Kyoto, he vaguely confirmed something in his heart.

She won't be going back to Qingzhou.

As long as she wants to stay in Kyoto, he is still her best choice.

He will win her back little by little!

He looked tenderly at Gu Mingshuang and said:

"Grandmother is old and has been poisoned and ill. With so many things happening in the manor recently, she is really overwhelmed."

"Could you please help me sort out the accounts of the Marquis's mansion one more time, considering we've known each other for ten years? In return, I will send all the things you previously acquired for the Marquis's mansion to Qinghe Lane. If you can't move them, I will convert them into cash."

Gu Mingshuang was about to refuse, but then she hesitated, thinking of the flowers and plants she hadn't taken with her when they divorced.

Seeing her wavering, Song Linyuan immediately said:

"My mother and Xie Lanyu have both been locked up by my grandmother. I promise I won't cause you any trouble!"

Gu Mingshuang hadn't expected Old Madam Song to be so ruthless. After a moment's thought, she said:

"Just half a day, and in return, I want the flowers and plants I added."

Song Linyuan immediately nodded emphatically.

"Okay! I'll pick you up tomorrow!"

After saying that, Song Linyuan glanced at Gu Mingshuang cautiously, then turned and quickly left.

As soon as Gu Mingshuang turned around, she met Qin Mo's unreadable eyes.

"Are you going to the Ningyuan Marquis's residence?"