Marry another wife, the mistress of the marquisate will not serve you anymore

The entire Marquis's Mansion was in chaos, and everyone in the mansion was like a headless fly. However, Qingzhu Garden was filled with a peaceful atmosphere, isolated from the world and pure and unselfish.

Song Wanyin leaned on the soft and comfortable couch, peeling the tangerine with her delicate hands. It was juicy and sweet in her mouth, and she listened quietly to Nanny Wei's report.

"Miss, I recently discovered that someone was sneaking around our garden.

Moreover, Nanny Zhuang often came to the garden to deliver various supplements and nutritional products, and said that they were sent by the Madam Dowager.

But hasn’t the Marquis’ Mansion run out of money long ago?

Where does the Madam have the money to buy these expensive supplements and nutritional products?

If I only rely on the little salary from the Marquis every year, it will probably be spent in a few months."

Sweet Orange was standing aside, holding a fruit box, eating with relish and saying:

"Yes, yes, young lady, recently this Madam Zhuang has been showing her affection to me frequently in private.

They kept trying to give me small favors, but I declined them all so as not to give others any handle against me.

I feel like everyone in the Gu family has ulterior motives and has no good intentions."

Song Wanyin had just swallowed the tangerine, reached into the fruit box held by Tiancheng, took out a piece of fried pear, and took a sip:

"Mm, it's delicious. Go to Wufangzhai on South Street and buy some more tomorrow."

Tian Cheng's eyes lit up. In this world, only delicious food is not to be missed. She nodded and smiled:

"Yes, yes, young lady. Tomorrow Wufangzhai will launch a new product, mung bean cake. I just want to buy some for you to try."

Madam Wei was still waiting for her master to speak, but she saw that she and Tian Cheng were actually talking about desserts, so she couldn't help but remind her:

"Girl, what do you think about this?"

Song Wanyin was about to speak, but was choked by the fried pear and patted her chest lightly.

Upon seeing this, Nanny Wei quickly stood up and went to help her scoop a spoonful of stewed pear soup, gently patting her back.

"Girl, slow down."

After Song Wanyin drank a spoonful of stewed pear soup, she finally felt better. She frowned and said:

"This fried pear is too dry. I'll try honey crisp next time."

Tiancheng was also frightened. She quickly put down the fruit box and took the remaining half piece of sugar pear cake in her hand.

Song Wanyin thought about it, and everything was under her control. She said slowly:

"Madam Wei, you need to closely observe Madam Zhuang's every move. I always feel that her eyes are particularly familiar.

As soon as I saw her eyes, I felt a chill down my spine, a murderous aura."

Nanny Wei was shocked and asked hurriedly:

"Girl, did you remember something?"

Song Wanyin is still not sure about her guess. If she wants to catch the assassin, she must have solid evidence.

“This matter should not be publicized, and everything should be done in a low profile.

Tiancheng, is there any news from Master Biao?"

Sweet Orange immediately replied:

“Girl, Master Biao went to that temple again after asking around.

Based on the various clues left at the scene, we finally got some clues.

The eagle head totem on the dagger should have come from some nobleman.

In the imperial court, every noble official has a totem unique to his family, which symbolizes his status and position.

But there are so many civil and military officials, and if we investigate them one by one, it will be very time-consuming and attract attention."

Song Wanyin had a plan in mind and said calmly:

"Instead of going to great lengths to find him, we might as well wait for the assassin to fall into our trap."

Tiancheng and Nanny Wei looked at each other and stared at their master in disbelief.

I never thought that the weak and frail master before would become so brave and knowledgeable.

Compared to before, he is like two completely different people now.

While Wei Ma was pleased, she suddenly remembered an important matter and reported:

“Miss, I heard that Miss Jiang accidentally ate coix seeds and almost had a miscarriage.

The lady was so shocked that she is still in a coma.

The second and third masters of the Gu family are staying in the mansion, insisting that the Marquis come out to rescue the two brothers, and are reluctant to leave.

The Marquis must be at a loss now."

Tian Cheng couldn't help but gloat over the misfortune and said:

"It's messy, it's better to be a little messy.

The Gu family is living in a blessed situation but does not know how to appreciate it. In a large family, there is bound to be a sacrificed person who can serve as the backbone.

Bring together the hearts of this family.

The girl is just too soft-hearted. She does everything by herself so that the people in the Gu family can rest assured.

As a result, the Gu family was not only ungrateful, but also criticized the girl everywhere.

I didn't expect that retribution would come so quickly, they really deserve it!"

Song Wanyin had long since stopped asking about the Gu family's internal affairs, and had been enjoying some peace and quiet these days.

"Sweet Orange, don't say these things anymore.

We just need to do our own duties well and have a clear conscience.

As for right and wrong, God has a clear eye for it."

She already had an idea in her mind. It seemed that there was indeed something wrong with the bowl of bird's nest porridge that Nanny Zhuang had brought to her.

Fortunately, she was more careful this time and let Tiancheng deal with the bowl of bird's nest porridge.

Unexpectedly, Tiancheng, the clever little ghost, quietly slipped into the east kitchen, put the bowl of bird's nest porridge aside and ran away.

As a result, after many twists and turns, it actually fell into Jiang Lanyue's hands.

It seems that this Madam Zhuang is really not a simple person.

After being scolded by his master, Tiancheng had to shut up obediently, not wanting to cause trouble for his master.

Nanny Wei said worriedly:

"Girl, the accountant came to see you again today and said he wanted to advance some money.

I made the excuse that you were resting and sent him away with a few words.

It seems that the Gu family can’t afford even a penny now.”

Song Wanyin lay on the couch, closed her eyes and said calmly:

"As long as Gu Qingchen doesn't come and submit, he will agree to mortgage the property of the Marquis' Mansion to me.

Then I will never contribute money or effort to the Gu family again."

She planned to take advantage of the chaos in the Gu family and find an opportunity to go to the palace to meet the emperor and find dragon bone blood to prolong her life.

Otherwise, if I fail to avenge myself and instead die a young beauty, wouldn't it be a waste of my life in this world?

The Marquis's Mansion is already facing a situation of being stretched to the limit and having no other options.

Gu Qingchen was unwilling to step forward to rescue the two brothers, and therefore he would never lower himself to borrow money from the second and third wives.

He was even more reluctant to borrow money from his former comrades, for fear of becoming a laughing stock and having others look down on him.

He had never had to worry about food and clothing since childhood, and lived a life of spending money like water, with everything provided for him.

I truly understand how a penny can make a hero fall.

Right now, there are only two choices before him.

Or he could just bow his head and surrender to Song Wanyin, asking her for some financial support to help the Marquis' Mansion overcome the difficulties.

Or they could sell off their ancestral property. Even though there wouldn't be much left, at least a lean camel is still bigger than a horse.

Gu Qingchen called together Gu Qinghe, Gu Qingzhi, and Gu Qingye, four brothers and sisters, to discuss matters together.

"I'm afraid the Marquis's Mansion can't hold on any longer, and my mother's eye disease can't be delayed any longer.

In addition, Lan Yue urgently needs precious medicinal herbs to maintain her pregnancy, and she will also need to take ginseng and donkey-hide gelatin afterwards.

The mansion also needs to recruit a new group of servants to serve.

Money is needed everywhere, but my salary is simply not enough to cover the huge expenses of the mansion.

So I plan to sell off part of my property first, and I came here to inform you."

Gu Qinghe was shocked when he heard this and was the first to object:

"Brother, are you crazy?

You actually want to sell off your family property? If my father knew about this, he would be so angry that he would die!"