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

Ever since the assassination attempt occurred in the Marquis's Mansion, people have been in a state of panic, fearing that an assassin who can disguise himself has sneaked in.

In the Suxin Garden, the charcoal fire in the enameled three-legged incense burner was not as strong as before, and could only barely maintain the temperature in the bedroom.

The lady suffered a great shock and fell ill. Not only did she catch a cold, but she also developed many complications.

After the doctor finished his diagnosis, he shook his head and sighed:

"My Lord, the Madam is getting old and her health is getting worse.

As the saying goes, when illness strikes, it's like a mountain falling. I'm afraid the Madam will have to suffer a bit this time."

Gu Qingchen sat in Wuhou's carriage, his face terribly gloomy, and he blamed Song Wanyin for all the blame for his mother's illness.

Who would have thought that although she seemed to be recuperating at home, she was actually setting up a trap to catch the turtle in the jar.

During this period of time, she single-handedly caused unrest in the entire mansion and became the biggest joke in the capital.

What Gu Qingchen has always valued most is his face and dignity, especially when it comes to his official career. He would never do anything that would undermine his official authority.

"Song Wanyin, since you are determined to take revenge on me and the entire Gu family, I will not do as you wish."

In Qingzhu Garden, a lot more people were added inside and outside the garden to strictly guard the safety of people entering and leaving the garden.

Nanny Wei now feels scared when she thinks of the assassin. If her master didn't have such a brain, she would have been killed by the knife long ago.

After consulting Song Wanyin, she transferred some people from the houses and manors to carry out redistribution.

After all, they are all elderly people in the Taiwei Mansion, so I feel more at ease using them.

Song Wanyin was leaning on the pearwood carved couch, eating plum cake made from sweet orange, when she suddenly felt a pang of pain in her heart.

Since I dealt with the assassin, I have finally gotten rid of a major worry.

But if the mastermind behind the scenes is not eliminated, there will be endless troubles.

Especially the angina pectoris, which has been occurring more and more frequently in recent days. I’m afraid I can’t delay it any longer.

Seeing her face change slightly, Tiancheng mistakenly thought that she was choking and hurriedly offered her a cup of tea.

"Girl, eat slowly."

Song Wanyin took a sip of tea and said slowly:

"Tian Cheng, go find the new clothes that the tailor shop sent yesterday and help me bathe and change clothes.

Also, put up the painting I drew a while ago."

Sweet Orange asked in confusion:

"Girl, where are you going?"

Song Wanyin's eyes darkened slightly:

"Go to the palace to see the emperor."

In the magnificent imperial palace, Song Wanyin wore light makeup and simple palace clothes, which set off her cold and beautiful face.

She had a graceful figure and her steps were like lotus flowers. She was led by the servants to the Golden Palace to meet the current emperor.

The Golden Palace was solemn and dignified. Song Wanyin knelt on the ground and saluted respectfully, saying dignifiedly and virtuously:

"Wan Yin pays respect to His Majesty."

His Majesty was wearing a dragon robe and sitting on the dragon throne. He looked solemnly at the frail body of His Highness, with a hint of surprise in his eyes:

"Wan Yin, why did you come into the palace alone?

Didn't Gu Qingchen come with you?"

Song Wanyin still knelt with her head bowed, not daring to look up and meet His Majesty's gaze. She opened her red lips and said:

"Ever since His Majesty issued an order for Gu Qingchen to marry a concubine, Wan Yin has rarely met him again."

His Majesty immediately understood and sighed:

"Wan Yin, are you accusing me of not randomly matching couples?

But you have to know that in this expedition, Gu Qingchen led thousands of troops to repel the enemy, hold the position, and even defend the city, and made great contributions.

After he returned to the capital, he declined the reward and only asked me to issue an order allowing him to marry a concubine. I had no choice but to agree.

I know that you have suffered a lot of injustice, but this is the fate of you women after all.

Look at the entire palace, not only my three palaces and six courtyards, but also my sister and younger sister, don't they feel wronged?"

Song Wanyin said calmly:

"Your Majesty, you misunderstood. I did not come here today to ask Your Majesty to take back your order."

His Majesty was even more confused when he heard this, and said with a frown:

"If that's the case, then why are you here?"

Song Wanyin took a deep breath and knelt down to beg:

"Your Majesty, Wan Yin only wants you to issue an order for a divorce. From now on, Wan Yin and Gu Qingchen will have nothing to do with each other anymore, and we will part ways."

His Majesty was greatly surprised, but considering her family's loyal subjects, he patiently asked:

"Wan Yin, stop making trouble. Since ancient times, has any woman who divorced had a happy beginning and a happy end?

They are labeled as abandoned women, criticized and stabbed in the back by others.

The rest of his life was extremely miserable.

Both your parents are dead, and your brother is a commander at the frontier. You are now alone and helpless.

If you insist on divorcing Gu Qingchen, have you ever thought about what to do in the future?"

Song Wanyin bit her lower lip tightly, trying to hold back the grief of losing her parents, and said boldly:

"Your Majesty, please remember that my father performed his duties diligently, defended your country and society, and died in the line of duty.

Wan Yin, based on my late father's military achievements, begs Your Majesty to issue an imperial decree for a peaceful divorce."

His Majesty saw that she was determined to divorce him, and said displeasedly:

"Wan Yin, are you openly forcing me in the Golden Palace?

Do you know that this is a crime of deceiving the emperor?"

Song Wanyin said calmly:

"Your Majesty, please calm down. I dare not chant at night.

Gu Qingchen was unkind and unjust first, and Wan Yin was unwilling to stay in that cage-like garden for the rest of his life, lonely and miserable.

Wan Yin came here this time, firstly to ask His Majesty to order a divorce, and secondly to have something to present to His Majesty."

His Majesty's face darkened when he heard this:

"Bring the things up."

Song Wanyin nodded to the eunuch Wang beside her. Eunuch Wang immediately walked out of the palace, called two young eunuchs, and unfolded the painting that Song Wanyin brought in public.

While directing the young eunuch, Eunuch Wang said in a shrill voice:

"Be careful not to damage the painting."

His Majesty was still angry at first, but when he looked up and saw the painting, he stood up suddenly with an expression of disbelief:

"You two, stand back and don't block the light."

The two young eunuchs immediately adjusted their positions tremblingly.

His Majesty's eyes were deeply attracted by the painting. He took two steps at a time and walked down quickly.

“Is this real?

How much energy must have been spent to complete this masterpiece. "

The scroll shows the scene of His Majesty entertaining the King of Xizhou. The two countries turned from enemies to friends and signed a peace treaty, ending their hundreds of years of fighting.

This painting records a historic moment of that year, and the memory is still fresh and lingering.

Song Wanyin lowered her head and smiled:

"Your Majesty, this painting has not yet been named. I beg Your Majesty to give it a name."

His Majesty was delighted and showed appreciation, and immediately came up with a good name:

"Then this painting is called "Night Banquet with Spring Cranes". I remember that a grand banquet was held to entertain the king of Xizhou, and magnificent fireworks were set off.

By the way, I still remember that Xizhou also presented a tribute of a piece of clothing that was hand-sewn by the Princess of Xizhou.

It seems that I have given it to you as a reward."