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

Qingzhu Garden is covered with a thin layer of frost and snow, as if it was wearing a layer of white gauze. The wintersweets stand proudly in the cold wind, blooming with gorgeous petals.

Song Wanyin holds the paintbrush lightly and splashes ink. The mountains and rivers in his paintings are beautiful, and the flowers and birds are lifelike. His brushstrokes are delicate and lively, showing the beautiful rivers and mountains vividly.

This great painting was a surprise that she had carefully prepared. It took a long time and was gradually coming to an end.

Tiancheng was grinding ink nearby and witnessed the creation of this painting with her own eyes. Her eyes were full of admiration for her master's painting skills.

"Girl, looking across the entire capital, there are very few talented women like you."

It’s a pity that the Gu family doesn’t know how to cherish their master, and they really feel it’s not worth it for their master.

At this time, Madam Wei pushed the door open with a worried look on her face and reported:

"Miss, the Madam, Second Master Gu, and Third Master Gu are outside the garden asking to see you.

I used the excuse that the girl had been bedridden and would not see anyone, but they insisted on not leaving.

Upon hearing this, Tian Cheng said unhappily:

“Here they come again, don’t think that they can act so arrogantly just because they are the elders of the Gu family.

Every time they come, it’s always bad news.”

Madam Wei shook her head to signal Tian Cheng to shut up, and said worriedly:

"Girl, if you don't want to see them, they might talk behind your back.

Otherwise, it is better to meet first and deal with it as it comes.

If the young lady wants to decline, I will reply to them right away."

Song Wanyin had just dotted the crane's eyes, and it looked like it had come alive. She smiled faintly and said:

"As expected, they have come. Please invite them to sit in Tingxue Pavilion. I will be there soon."

Upon hearing this, Nanny Wei and Tiancheng looked at each other in surprise. They had never expected that the young lady was so far-sighted and could predict things like a god.

Song Wanyin changed into a decent plain white dress, which was dotted with plum blossom patterns, setting off her pure and beautiful face.

Arriving at Tingxue Pavilion, Song Wanyin stepped forward and bowed, saying:

"Mother-in-law, my two uncles are all safe."

Gu Zecheng changed his usual stern and solemn attitude and stepped forward to help her up:

"Wan Yin, your injury has not healed yet, so there's no need to be so polite."

Song Wanyin nodded slightly and said:

"I wonder why my mother-in-law and two uncles came to see me?"

The lady pinched her handkerchief and sobbed, lamenting pitifully:

"Wan Yin, my eye disease is getting worse and worse, and I can only grope my way forward with the help of a wooden cane.

I searched all over the capital for doctors, but none of them had the medical skills to completely cure my eye disease.

After all, you and I are mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Don't you have any consideration for the affection we have for each other over the years?

If I were really blind, what good would it be to you?"

Gu Zeqian immediately chimed in, and said earnestly:

“Wan Yin, even though the Gu family wronged you first, you must learn to respect your elders.

After all, she is your mother-in-law, not a heinous enemy. Why would you just watch her die?

You are the daughter of the Grand Commandant's Mansion. Aren't you afraid of being gossiped about by outsiders for doing such a conscience-breaking and morally corrupt thing?"

Song Wanyin said calmly:

"Third uncle's words are accusing me, aren't they?"

Gu Zecheng and Gu Zeqian looked at each other and immediately tried to smooth things over:

"Wan Yin, don't worry too much. Although your third uncle has a quick temper, his original intention is good. He is not just worried about you.

I heard that the famous doctor went on a long trip. With the influence of your mother's family, it should be easy to find a miracle doctor who can cure your eye disease.

You have always been a kind-hearted, well-behaved and sensible daughter-in-law. You would not be so foolish as to sit idly by and watch such a good thing that fulfills filial piety and wins reputation."

Song Wanyin could tell there was something else behind their words. It seemed that they were planning to play the good cop and the bad cop respectively, and use both soft and hard tactics to coerce and bribe her.

"Second Uncle, you think too highly of me.

I am just a weak woman. Miracle doctors like him who can bring people back to life usually live in seclusion in the mountains and forests.

Over the years, I have never left my house, and have been oblivious to what is happening outside, focusing solely on managing the affairs of the mansion.

Please forgive my ignorance of what the outside world has to offer."

Seeing that she still refused to cure her eye disease, the lady could not help but cover her face and cry:

"Oh, why is my life so miserable?

Old Marquis, why don't you just take me with you?

I am old and useless, and I thought I could count on my daughter-in-law to take care of me.

It seems that the saying that there is no filial son for a patient who has been ill for a long time is really true."

Gu Zeqian was so anxious that he was at a loss, and said with a look of regret:

"Wan Yin, this is why you are so ignorant. After all, you are the eldest daughter-in-law of the Gu family. It is your responsibility and obligation to take care of your mother-in-law.

How could you…”

There was a hint of sharpness in Song Wanyin's eyes:

"Third Uncle, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave first."

Seeing her turning around to leave, Gu Zecheng quickly stepped forward to stop her and said:

“Wan Yin, we are not here today because of your mother-in-law’s matter.

It was the same incident as last time. Rong Ge'er and Sheng Ge'er were locked up in jail, their lives or deaths unknown.

We can’t eat, can’t sleep at night, and have no one to turn to for help. We can only shamelessly come to you for help.”

Song Wanyin retracted her sharp gaze and said calmly:

"Second Uncle, do you agree to the conditions I proposed?"

Gu Zeqian was about to reason with her, but was stopped by a look from Gu Zecheng.

After thinking it over, Gu Zecheng was able to clearly distinguish between what was important and what was not.

It is better to rescue my son first. As for the matter of the shop, I can settle it slowly later.

"Wan Yin, to be honest, the second and third branches have been operating poorly over the years, and have failed in business many times, losing a lot of money.

Right now, I rely on these four shops to support my family.

Otherwise, the whole family would be left with nothing.

Can you charge us less? At least we can keep half for our livelihood."

Song Wanyin sneered:

"Second Uncle, are you negotiating terms with me?"

Gu Zeqian couldn't stand it anymore and rushed forward, gnashing his teeth and saying:

"Song Wanyin, don't go too far!

You just want to covet the most profitable shops under the names of the second and third wives.

You are a woman with a vicious heart and deep scheming. You are really scary.

I tell you, unless I die, you won’t get a penny!”

The old lady also fanned the flames, and said with tears in her eyes:

"Late chanting, leave a way out for everything, so we can meet again in the future.

You can't offend the entire Gu family just for your own selfish reasons, right?

To be honest, you've forced Chen Ge'er to sell off his property.

If the Marquisate falls into decline, where will you find a place to live?"

Facing their constant pressure, Song Wanyin remained firm and refused to allow for discussion:

“You two are really not from the same family. You don’t even enter the same door.

You are not willing to spend money or effort, but you want to find a scapegoat to rescue your son for you.

You guys are just daydreaming about this kind of pie in the sky."

Gu Zeqian said anxiously:

"Song Wanyin, we, the elders, have already humbly begged you.

You are still here, insisting on doing so. What do you want in exchange for saving people?"

Song Wanyin glanced at them:

“I only give you one way. If you want me to rescue people, you must give me the shop in exchange.

Also, I made it very clear last time that the Gu family must mortgage all the property of the Marquis' Mansion to me.

Used to make up for the shortfall in my dowry over the years.

If you don't agree, there's no need to waste your breath here.

Madam Wei, please show the guest away."

Gu Zecheng had no choice but to compromise:

"Okay, I'm willing to hand over the two shops under my name to you.

But I also beg you to leave a way out for our whole family.

I beg you on my knees."