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

Hearing this, Lingxiang wrapped Xiaoli in the blanket again and said:

"Perhaps it's a similar birthmark. Xiaoli has a mother and isn't an orphan."

Gladiolus realized she had made a mistake and nodded slowly.

"Yes, maybe I'm mistaken."

Lingxiang said comfortingly:

"No matter what, she will definitely grow up safely and smoothly in our care!"

Gladiolus nodded emphatically, as if seeing her former helpless self being treated kindly, and a warmth welled up in her heart.

In this life, she was fortunate enough to meet both the Duke and Miss Gu, a blessing she never dared to dream of...

Back at the house in Qinghe Lane.

Lingxiang and Jianlan coaxed Xiaoli out of the car, but Xiaoli dared not go inside and only dared to curl up in the corridor.

Then a soft meow came, and Xiaoli suddenly turned her head.

Fugui had just woken up and lazily came over, meowing softly once more.

Xiao Li reached out her trembling hand and gently touched Fu Gui. Instantly, tears welled up in her eyes.

Gu Mingshuang stopped Lingxiang and Jianlan from stepping forward and said gently:

"Don't worry, the fact that she's crying means she's feeling better. Let her have a good cry first."

Lingxiang's eyes reddened with heartache.

"Aunt Zhang has already gone to fetch the doctor. I'll have Aunt Liu prepare a calming soup!"

Gu Mingshuang nodded, and Jianlan carried Fugui while coaxing Xiaoli into the house.

Then she saw Du Cang walk quickly into the room.

"Miss, this is Xiaoli's indenture. The contract has expired, and she now belongs to you."

Gu Mingshuang nodded.

"Today, one matter has been settled."

She wasn't a particularly kind person, but she didn't want to owe anyone anything. If she couldn't save Hu Chunniang's child today, she would always feel uneasy.

Then, Gu Mingshuang looked at Du Cang and asked:

"Where are Hu Sanren?"

Du Cang quickly said:

"He usually makes a living by doing odd jobs near the gambling den. He got into a fight at the gambling den today and is afraid of trouble in the future, so he is packing his bags to leave."

Gu Mingshuang, recalling how Hu San had rushed up to help her with all his might earlier that day, looked up and said:

"Uncle Du, could you please ask him if he'd be willing to work for me as a manager?"

Du Cang looked at his daughter in astonishment, somewhat moved.

In fact, Hu San had some old friendship with him. He was moved by Hu San's courageous act today and secretly gave Hu San some money so that he would have travel expenses when he left the capital.

To his surprise, his own daughter wanted to take Hu San in!

Du Cang said with great emotion:

"Thank you, young lady! Hu San lost his wife many years ago and now lives in Kyoto with his widowed mother. He had no choice but to work near the gambling den to make a living."

"He's quite skilled, and I know his character well. He'll definitely do his best to serve you, Miss!"

Gu Mingshuang nodded.

"If he is willing, give him ten taels of silver to settle down at home."

Du Cang readily agreed.

"I'll go find him right now!"

Before long, Hu San followed Du Cang to Qinghe Lane. This grown man was somewhat at a loss, and in the end, he simply knelt down.

"Please tell me what you need, young lady! From now on, Hu San will only listen to you!"

Gu Mingshuang stood up and gently helped him up.

"Manager Hu, get up. I don't have many formalities and rules here. Just do your job well."

Hu San had always envied Du Cang for having such a wonderful employer, and now that he was able to work for Gu Mingshuang, he almost thought he was dreaming!

He pinched himself hard before giving a firm reply.

Seeing that he had come in such a hurry, Gu Mingshuang knew that he must have known the news and had come to report it, and that he must not have gone home to settle down yet.

So she had Du Cang pay the money, and when Hu San declined, Gu Mingshuang solemnly said:

"This is the usual practice, and besides, Steward Hu's family is secure, so he will do his job with utmost care."

Hu San looked at the ten taels of silver that had been stuffed into his hand, and was so grateful that he could hardly speak.

Seeing the girl so desperately for a female slave today, he knew she was an exceptional person.

He secretly vowed that his life would belong to the girl from that moment on!

After settling Hu San in, Gu Mingshuang noticed a wealthy young man in a silver brocade robe standing at the door.

She glanced at it, raised an eyebrow, and smiled:

"Xue Zhao, long time no see. Judging from your complexion, you've made quite a bit of money lately."

Xue Zhao was from a collateral branch of a prominent family. Her family had been expelled to the border by their main family, but she happened to save them.

She discovered Xue Zhao's unique business acumen and secretly nurtured him. When she gave up her identity as a architect, she handed over some of her blueprints and the connections of the Tianji Pavilion to Xue Zhao.

After that, she occasionally corresponded with Xue Zhao, and it was only much later that she learned that Xue Zhao had used his intelligence to build his business all the way to Kyoto.

When the Xue family was exiled due to a feud at court, Xue Zhao bought the old house, demolished it, and built a horse farm on the original site of the ancestral hall, which caused quite a stir at the time.

However, no one knew that Xue Zhao, who was wealthy and powerful, was an old acquaintance of hers.

Xue Zhao went to the Western Regions some time ago and only recently returned.

Xue Zhao smiled and stepped forward.

"No way, I'm just borrowing your money to make a living in Kyoto."

He opened the folding fan and entered the room with a beaming smile.

While looking around the yard, he said:

"Indeed, this is a great place to accumulate wealth and boost your career! It's a pity my house has a feng shui arrangement, otherwise I would really like to move here."

He glanced at Gu Mingshuang and said:

"I think I should have my feng shui master come over and take a look at this house. He can also set up an array to get rid of the bad luck, and I guarantee you'll never run into a scumbag like Song Linyuan again!"