After being reborn with my scumbag ex-husband, I became his sister-in-law.

Song Xizhi felt a pang of worry in the eyes of the Marquis of Anding, and his heart skipped a beat.

She hadn't expected her reaction to be so obvious, that even the Marquis of Anding had noticed it.

Song Xizhi could only smile and shake his head: "Nothing happened."

“He has his own things to do, and his daughter-in-law never interferes.”

Marquis An Ding nodded as if he understood, then felt a little embarrassed and didn't know what to say.

"Dad didn't mean anything by it. He just thought you were so capable and that you would discuss things together. It would be a waste to keep you at home."

“When Jingyan was little, I always discussed things with his mother. I never thought that he would be such a quiet person. I didn’t teach him properly before, but I will definitely teach him properly in the future.”

Song Xizhi's heart skipped a beat at what the Marquis of Anding said, and her fingers stiffened slightly. But when she felt the Marquis of Anding's gentle gaze, a sense of warmth welled up in her heart.

The elder's gentleness was something she had never experienced before.

As Song Xizhi was thinking, he heard Marquis Anding clear his throat and bring up the important matter: "I have come today to discuss He Yunce's affairs."

"Since Jingyan is not here, and you are a mother figure, I will ask you for advice."

Upon hearing that He Yunze had mentioned this matter, Song Xizhi understood the purpose of Marquis Anding's visit.

This was something she had always kept in mind, feeling that if she didn't speak up today, she might never have the chance again. Therefore, she sincerely apologized to the Marquis of Anding:

“Father, I am truly sorry about He Yunce’s matter. He has tarnished the reputation of the Marquis of Anding’s mansion and made us a laughing stock in the capital.”

"No matter what happens in the future, as long as you or Grandmother are unwell, your daughter-in-law is willing to take care of you wholeheartedly. You and Grandmother should treat your daughter-in-law as your daughter."

Marquis Anding had only two sons. He Jingyan's identity has now been replaced by the Crown Prince, and Song Xizhi doesn't know where he is.

And He Yunce is such a person.

Song Xizhi sighed: "If Grandmother feels that the Marquis's mansion is short of money, I am willing to help. However, I cannot help with He Yunce's matter, I have no ability to manage it, and I really do not want to manage it."

Song Xizhi spoke frankly and clearly, but the Marquis of Anding suddenly slapped his thigh and laughed: "You think I'm pleading for that brat?"

"I am overjoyed now. He Yunze has finally given up his official post, and I can finally put my head back on my back again!"

Marquis An Ding smiled and shook his head, his eyes still filled with a hint of emotion: "We've been waiting for this day for so long, and His Majesty has shown leniency by sparing me because of you and Jing Yan. Isn't this a cause for great joy?"

"It's better to let him stay quietly in the manor. He inexplicably went from being insecure to confident, and if he doesn't rein himself in, the Marquis of Anding's manor will be executed sooner or later."

Song Xizhi was bewildered by the Marquis of Anding's series of words, never expecting that this was what he was thinking.

As Marquis An Ding spoke, he rubbed his hands together again: "I've come now to inquire about the Empress Dowager's attitude yesterday."

"Because of the incident caused by Song Ruoan, He Yunce has been in a coma since he returned. I called the doctor to come and see him, and he said that he was too shocked."

"But I didn't attend yesterday's palace banquet, so I don't know what exactly happened. I want to figure out the meaning of the Empress Dowager's decree, and I also want to know how to deal with Song Ruo'an."

Upon hearing this, Song Xizhi pondered for a moment.

He felt that Marquis Anding not only wanted to ask the Empress Dowager's opinion, but also his own, since Song Ruoan was his younger sister.

Marquis Anding must have been enduring this for a long time, but dared not act on his own, so he came to inquire today.

Song Xizhi inexplicably recalled everything from his past life and suddenly smiled: "Uncle is just unconscious, but he will wake up sooner or later. Since Ruo'an is Uncle's wife, how she should be treated is naturally up to Uncle to decide."

In her past life, she did nothing to Song Ruoan, but He Yunze, who was unaware of the truth, always said she was disgusting and vicious.

She wanted to see how He Yunze, now that he knew the whole truth, would treat his deeply devoted wife.

She didn't want to take matters into her own hands and deal with Song Ruoan. Not only would it allow He Yunze to escape everything he needed to face, but it would also give He Yunze an excuse to resent her.

Upon hearing this, Marquis An Ding finally nodded.

He sighed and said to Song Xizhi, "No matter what they do, things have come to this point. The news of Jingyan's awakening will spread soon, and you two can finally be a normal couple."

Since He Jingyan was not there, Marquis Anding and Song Xizhi could not stay in the room for too long. After saying this, they left.

After the Marquis of Anding left, Wu Mama, who had been calm and collected, couldn't help but ask, "What exactly happened between you and your son-in-law?"

Song Xizhi stared at her with wide eyes: "Why is the nanny asking that too?"

Granny Wu's eyes widened even more than Song Xizhi's: "Even the Marquis can see it, how could this old servant not see it?"

"My son-in-law, you don't tell me anything, you know nothing. This old servant felt something was wrong when I saw your appearance!"

Granny Wu said with deep concern, "You two are husband and wife. If you don't talk things out properly, I'm afraid this is what your life will be like..."

Before she could finish speaking, Song Xizhi's calm voice came slowly, which sounded like a thunderclap in Wu Mama's ears: "We are getting a divorce."

Granny Wu was startled: "Divorce?"

"After the son-in-law woke up, he started to despise you and wanted a divorce? And you took such good care of him!"

Granny Wu's mind was in turmoil; she felt that the son-in-law's actions were not what they seemed.

If someone acts intimately but harbors disgust in their heart, and wants to abandon their wife as soon as they wake up, is this the despicable man who plays with women?

Song Xizhi said, "Please don't misunderstand, I brought it up myself."

Granny Wu asked, "Did the son-in-law agree?"

Song Xizhi nodded.

Granny Wu was startled, and her voice became shrill: "Why are you proposing a divorce?"

"The son-in-law just agreed like that? Without asking any questions?"

Song Xizhi was silent for a moment before saying, "I've already proposed a divorce, what else do you want him to ask?"

Granny Wu was so anxious that she was about to break out in a cold sweat: "What normal person wouldn't ask? Unless they also think so in their heart, they wouldn't agree without even asking."

"After spending so many days together, how can you say there's no affection left?"

She finished speaking hastily, but after waiting for a long time, no one answered.

Granny Wu turned to look at Song Xizhi's silent appearance, her eyes beginning to sting. She finally sighed and softened her voice.

"Young lady, why did you suddenly bring up divorce? What happened?"

"What problem can't a couple solve?"

Upon hearing Wu Mama's words, Song Xizhi felt a pang of bitterness in his heart, and his previously calmed emotions were finally stirred by anger.

Other issues could be resolved, but the matter between her and that person was truly unsolvable.

Or rather, he seemed unwilling to resolve the issue at all. No matter how hard she tried or how many times she tested him, he just wanted to keep her in the dark forever.

Song Xizhi actually wanted a question from him: Why divorce?

She would rather he asked.

If he were to ask that question, Song Xizhi would be able to legitimately tear down the veil of secrecy and ask him how long he intended to keep it a secret.

Once he regains his status and ascends to that supreme position, where should she place herself?

Or rather, he never even considered her feelings. He only felt that he was of noble status while she was as insignificant as grass. So, once he had accomplished his mission, eaten and drunk his fill, and had a fleeting affair, he would simply leave without a care in the world.