I was a queen in ancient times, no, a maid!

Yu-shi had three biological daughters and four illegitimate daughters, all of whom were still waiting to be married and had not found husbands yet.

The Song family's reputation has been ruined by Song Yuwei. The women in the Song family will not be able to find a good husband in the future.

If a cousin of a family were to become someone's mistress, it would be extremely embarrassing if people knew about it.

Seeing Song Yuwei's behavior, You Shi wanted to go up and tear her apart.

After all, Song Yuwei was a spoiled child in seclusion, and Lu Zhaowen really loved her. He had never let her get tired at all over the years. Song Yuwei was so weak that she was exhausted after being slapped several times by Youshi.

But he was shouting, "My mother is not a concubine, my mother is a legitimate wife, the principal wife."

Youshi sneered, "You know your mother is the principal wife. If your mother knew that you were a concubine and made it known to everyone in the city, she would be so angry that she would jump out of her coffin."

Song Yuwei's biological mother caught a cold and died on the way to the border.

The news of this matter was sent to the Song family from the other side of the border, asking the Song family to send some money so that Song Yuwei's mother could be buried.

Youshi knew about it, and she had someone send the prepared money privately.

According to Youshi's personality, she would not have cared about it, but her father-in-law, a great scholar, attached great importance to family unity. She was worried that if he ignored this branch, it would make the people in the family feel disheartened.

He specially asked Youshi to prepare some silver, money and clothes, and sent someone to deliver them secretly.

The reason why Song Yuwei was able to stay in Kyoto when her whole family was exiled was that her biological mother hid her in the outer courtyard. Song Yuwei later found Lu Zhaowen, who made arrangements and drugged Song Yuwei's maid and sent her to the border as Song Yuwei.

Song Yuwei had never dared to reveal her identity to others, but as a rich lady, she naturally did not want to live under the name and identity of a maid.

She relied on Lu Zhaowen and used all her tricks to coax Lu Zhaowen into losing his mind.

Those who gave their heart and soul to Song Yuwei spent their money to support her.

If she hadn't been clamoring to marry into the Lu family and hadn't resorted to so many despicable means to do so, Zhao Rulan would not have bothered to get involved in the fights between these women.

Look, Youshi asked the maid to stuff Song Yuwei's mouth with a cloth, and then dragged her directly into the carriage and took her away. Song Yuwei's two children were left behind.

The old maid standing outside saw what was happening and hurried forward to take away the twin daughters born to Song Yuwei.

This old nanny was originally bought by Lu Zhaowen for Song Yuwei. Now that Song Yuwei is in trouble, the old nanny naturally went to find Lu Zhaowen.

Zhao Rulan didn't go out. Hearing the crying, she was also annoyed. She walked around and said a few words to the people below.

The gatekeepers have always been looked down upon. People outside call them the Lu family's watchdogs, while people in the inner house regard them as of the lowest status. No one cares about them on a daily basis.

When Zhao Rulan spoke to them with a gentle smile, she also rewarded them with watermelon.

These servants below naturally favor the mistress of the Lu family.

***

Seeing Song Yuwei's miserable end today, Zhao Rulan felt inexplicably good.

Dinner had just been prepared and Cheng Yu was about to put the food down when he heard the old woman outside the door sending a little maid to deliver a message.

Look at that maidservant, she is in such a hurry.

"Don't worry, but what happened?"

The little maid stood firm and said, "The Second Master is here, looking aggressive."

Ding Xiang turned to look at Zhao Rulan, "Madam, does the Second Master know what happened outside the door this afternoon?"

Zhao Rulan lowered her eyes and looked at the food on the table without saying a word.

"Just let him in, there's no need to stop him."

Cheng Yu said softly, "Madam, no matter what the Second Master says, don't get angry. You and the baby in your belly are the most important."

Zhao Rulan nodded and looked at Cheng Yu with gentle eyes.

"Zhao Rulan, you are such a vicious woman. How did Yu Wei anger you? You actually hired someone to beat her up so badly that she lost the baby in her belly. She is now almost dead from excessive blood loss."

Lu Zhaowen kicked the door open, holding a sword in his hand, and rushed towards Zhao Rulan.

Zhao Rulan thought that no matter how angry Lu Zhaowen was, he just wanted to come to her to ask for an explanation for Song Yuwei, scold her a few times, and vent his emotions.

How could she have imagined that Lu Zhaowen would come with a sword.

She had never seen a sword since she was a child. Even after she married Lu Zhaowen, she stayed in the Lu family's inner house and never handled anything with a sword.

At first glance, I saw Lu Zhaowen holding a long sword.

Not to mention Zhao Rulan, even Ding Xiang and Cheng Yu were frightened.

"Second Master, please be cautious and calm. The Madam had a stomachache today and did not go out. At noon, our Madam was delivering watermelons to the people working in the Marquis' Mansion to cool down. Who did you mean to beat up?"

Cheng Yu stepped forward, and her first reaction was to protect her financial sponsor.

"Get out of here."

Lu Zhaowen, who was furious, pushed Cheng Yu away suddenly. Cheng Yu sprained his waist and lost his balance, and his forehead hit the table directly, and blood flowed from his forehead instantly.

Zhao Rulan woke up from the shock of seeing Lu Zhaowen coming with a sword.

"Lu Zhaowen, are you planning to murder my wife for your mistress? If you don't want to continue your career, you can give it a try. Although my Jing Palace has no power or influence, if you dare to touch me, you will hurt the royal family. Do you think His Majesty will punish you?"

"I have already found out Song Yuwei's identity. Her father was exiled to the border because of his connection with the crown prince's party.

Song Yuwei's entire family was exiled, and she was also of low status. You secretly kept her as a mistress, and you have violated the law.

Anyone living in Kyoto, whether permanent or temporary, whether from a good family or a lowly class, needed to report to the government for record.

Otherwise, those who have not committed any crime will return to their hometowns on their own, and those who have committed any crime will be beaten with 20 sticks and sent back to their place of exile. Don’t you, a scholar who has won the imperial examination, know these laws?"

How could he not know.

It was just that love had confused his mind, and he wanted to protect Song Yuwei and let her live in Kyoto.

There was disbelief in Lu Zhaowen's eyes.

Was the person in front of him still his wife who was as boring as a piece of wood? He thought she was a lady who was too obedient in the boudoir and had no interest in anything except rules.

Unexpectedly, she knew so many laws.

"Lu Zhaowen, don't let your heart be blinded by greed. I am your first wife, the first wife of your Lu family who was married to you in a formal ceremony."

Zhao Rulan held her belly with one hand and looked at Lu Zhaowen coldly.

Dingxiang winked at the maid outside the door, thinking that the old lady should be here by now.

Zhao Rulan glanced at Ding Xiang after she finished speaking and said, "Apply the medicine to Yu'er first."

"Madam, I'm fine." Cheng Yu said in a low voice. She didn't look up at Lu Zhaowen, but she had remembered this grudge.

Don't give me a chance, otherwise, I will crush you to death.