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

Madam Song said in a deep voice:

"It was just a misunderstanding before. Lanyu is a good child who is always thinking about our Marquis's mansion. Why should she be confined to her quarters to reflect on her actions?"

Song Linyuan stared in astonishment at the scene before him.

"Can……"

Beside her, Xie Lanyu glanced at Song Linyuan, a faint smile appearing on her face, a smile she used to wear.

"I'm sorry to have troubled you, Cousin. The old lady and I have cleared up the misunderstanding. Moreover, the old lady wants me to continue to manage the affairs of the manor in secret, including managing her private property."

"How is this possible?" Song Linyuan stood there in shock and disbelief.

This is not a normal understanding at all. How could the grandmother entrust Xie Lanyu with the management of her private property?

Unlike managing public accounts, managing private property requires absolute trust before it can be entrusted!

He simply couldn't believe that his grandmother would hand over her private property to Xie Lanyu!

Old Madam Song then slowly began to speak:

"If Lanyu has this ability, I will teach her well, and in the future she will also represent the face of our Marquis's Mansion."

Song Linyuan said urgently:

"But……"

Old Madam Song interrupted him.

"Alright, Lin Yuan, you've been spending your time on things you shouldn't be doing these days, that's why you're not thinking clearly."

As she spoke, Madam Song called over the young boy standing nearby.

"Wind, come and greet your brother!"

The boy beside him immediately stood up obediently and gave Song Linyuan a deep bow.

"Lin Feng greets His Highness, the Crown Prince!"

Song Linyuan frowned.

"Brother? Grandmother, whose child is this?"

Old Madam Song, holding Song Linfeng's hand, said:

"He is a child from a collateral branch of the Song family. He has been without a mother since childhood, and his family suffered a disaster recently. He is truly a pitiful child."

"We are, after all, the direct line of the Song family, and we must shoulder the responsibilities of the direct line. From now on, he will stay in the Marquis's mansion with this old woman."

Song Linyuan's expression changed slightly.

"What does Grandma mean by that?"

Madam Song smiled and said:

"He's a member of the Song family, so tomorrow we'll register him in the family tree under your father's name. You'll have a younger brother, and I'll have a grandson. Our direct line will be even more prosperous and lively."

Song Linyuan's face turned pale. A short stay was one thing, but why did he have to be included in the family genealogy?

He said urgently:

"Grandmother, isn't this too hasty? Let's discuss it with Grandfather and Uncle Song..."

Madam Song slowly got up, and Xie Lanyu came over to help her.

Before the old lady could speak, Xie Lanyu spoke first:

"Young Master, can't the Old Madam even make a decision on such a small matter? This adoption is, after all, a matter for the direct branch of the Song family. If we make a scene by opening the ancestral hall, wouldn't that just give the collateral branches something to watch?"

Song Linyuan's face stiffened. Thinking of the incident where he wrote an IOU at the ancestral hall last time, he realized that he had indeed lost face quite a bit.

"I...I didn't mean that. I just think we should be more careful. I'm just worried that suddenly having a child might affect my grandmother's health."

Xie Lanyu continued:

"Cousin, Linfeng is already ten years old. He's no longer a noisy child; he's exceptionally sensible. Moreover, the old lady's health has improved considerably after being treated by the imperial physicians."

"Now that the old lady is lonely and my cousin is busy with many things, with Linfeng by her side, she eats half a bowl more each day. Isn't that a wonderful thing?"

Seeing that Song Linyuan was speechless, Xie Lanyu glanced behind him and said:

"Why did you bring outsiders into the manor today, cousin?"

Song Linyuan quickly said:

"I brought Mingshuang back so she could help me reconcile the accounts one more time..."

Xie Lanyu glanced at Old Madam Song, then said:

"The old lady has already entrusted all these chores to me. I'll go and tell Miss Gu."

Song Linyuan quickly tried to stop her, frowning as he said:

"Don't go over there!"

Xie Lanyu's expression remained unchanged as she spoke to the old lady:

"Madam, does my cousin not trust me?"

Old Madam Song looked at Song Linyuan and frowned, saying:

"Lin Yuan, come here. This is a good opportunity to get closer to Lin Feng. Let Lan Yu handle these household chores."

Song Linyuan watched Xie Lanyu's retreating figure and lifted his foot to chase after her, but he was stopped in his tracks by the gaze of Old Madam Song.

He dared not disobey, so he went to Old Madam Song's side and listened to her talk about Song Linfeng.

But Song Linyuan's gaze kept drifting towards Gu Mingshuang.

At this moment, Xie Lanyu had already walked up to Gu Mingshuang.

"Sister-in-law... oh no, I should call you Miss Gu now."

Xie Lanyu curled her lips into a smile.

"I didn't expect to see you at the Marquis's residence. You must have gone to great lengths to get my cousin to bring you back."

"But I'm sorry to disappoint you. The old lady said that I am now in charge of all the affairs of the manor, so Miss Gu need not worry about the accounts."

Gu Mingshuang looked at the smugness in her eyes and sneered:

"It seems that Miss Cousin has been doing quite well at the Marquis's residence lately; at least her dowry money is still sufficient to cover her expenses."

Xie Lanyu's face suddenly stiffened.

Gu Mingshuang directly pointed out that she owed Fengguang a debt!

She sneered inwardly and said sarcastically:

"Do you think I'm like you, using my dowry and inheritance to subsidize the Marquis's mansion? Gu Mingshuang, I've told you before, I'm not like you."

The small amount of money subsidizing the Marquis's mansion could be easily taken from her Golden Jade Pavilion and Hengwu Bookstore; she wouldn't even blink an eye at spending that much.

Moreover, now that she has brought out the soap and joined forces with Old Madam Song, she will soon be able to make a fortune in Kyoto.

Gu Mingshuang gave a cold laugh.

"Then I'll see what kind of end you'll have."

Xie Lanyu's face turned completely cold as she glared at Gu Mingshuang and said fiercely:

"You're just saying that Song Linyuan refuses to marry me now, and all he thinks about is bringing you back to be his mistress, right? Gu Mingshuang, I won't let you come back!"

"As for the position of mistress you're eyeing, let me tell you, I disdain it, but I won't give it to you!"

As she spoke, she raised her eyes and said in a deep voice:

"Go away, don't humiliate yourself here."

After saying that, Xie Lanyu turned and left.

As soon as she left, Xue Zhao, who had just slipped behind a pillar, came out.

He clicked his tongue and said:

"Xie Lanyu has already given her reputation to Song Linyuan, so why is she causing all this trouble? What's she trying to achieve?"

Gu Mingshuang said:

"Her thoughts and ideas were indeed very unconventional, but unfortunately, her heart was dirty."

Xue Zhao raised an eyebrow, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

"Then let her cause even bigger trouble. In any case, letting her ruin this Marquis's mansion will save you some trouble!"

Gu Mingshuang rolled her eyes at Xue Zhao.

"I can't rely on you, Young Master Xue, to make plans for me."

Xue Zhao smiled and stepped forward.

"Okay, okay, I guess I just couldn't resist watching, alright?"

Gu Mingshuang whispered a warning:

"It's still unclear whether she has anyone else backing her besides the Princess of Zhennan. Be careful."

Xue Zhao blinked and then slipped away.

At this moment, Gu Mingshuang saw Old Madam Song leave with the young man.

Song Linyuan stood there for a while, then turned around with a pale face and walked towards Gu Mingshuang.

Upon seeing Gu Mingshuang, Song Linyuan lowered his head in guilt, feeling an indescribable torment in his heart.

He thought he was a high and mighty heir of a marquis's mansion, but the harsh reality repeatedly knocked him down.

He slumped, clutching his sleeves, and after a long while, he finally spoke:

"Mingshuang, I'm so sorry, I really didn't expect Grandmother to release her! I'll try to find another way..."

Gu Mingshuang interrupted him.

"Your Highness, it wasn't that I broke my promise today, but rather that Miss Biao said she didn't need me to handle the accounting. Does Your Highness still believe your promise?"

Song Linyuan said urgently:

"Of course I mean it! Everything you want, I'll have someone move it for you right away!"

With that, Song Linyuan gave the order.

Soon, pots of flowers and plants filed out of the Marquis's residence.

Song Linyuan followed closely beside Gu Mingshuang, escorting her all the way to the door.

Watching her take the rest of her things away felt like a piece of flesh had been ripped out of my heart.

He finally couldn't help but grab Gu Mingshuang's sleeve, his voice choked with emotion.

"Ming Shuang, I beg you..."

But a shadow quickly loomed over them.

The next moment, Gu Mingshuang was pulled away by a strong hand.

Gu Mingshuang gently bumped into the man's firm chest and turned around in surprise, meeting Qin Mo's sullen and handsome face.

"What are you doing wandering around in a place like this? Come back to the mansion with me!"

As Qin Mo's clear and powerful voice rang out, Gu Mingshuang bit her lip. They had clearly agreed to come to the Marquis's residence first today.

Why did Qin Mo suddenly come to pick her up early?

Still wearing that expression?