Having transmigrated into a book, who would still want to be a secondary wife?

"The Qin family keeps saying they're apologizing, but they don't seem to be very sincere. The second young master of the Song family has lost his sight and his future is ruined. Is it enough for them to just beat up their own son?"

"This injury looks serious, but it can be healed with some rest. However, Young Master Song will never see it again in his lifetime."

"Exactly! If you hurt someone, you should pay the price. What's the point of beating them up?"

Song Ruozhen exchanged a glance with someone in the crowd, then looked away with satisfaction.

Since the Qin family has wronged Second Brother, they must pay the price. It's not enough to just talk about it; there's no such thing as a free lunch.

Gu Yunwei and Qin Zheng exchanged a glance, their expressions both grim. Now that things had come to this point, they were in a difficult position; they would have to offer something of real value.

"Madam Song, Xiang Heng has ruined the Second Young Master's future. I know that nothing can fully compensate for the harm done to him, but we still want to do our part..."

As she spoke, Gu Yunwei reluctantly took out the land deed from her hand.

Before setting off, she deliberately brought the land deed with her just to make it look like a show. She believed that as long as she played her part well, Liu Ruyan would be too embarrassed to actually accept it.

Who would have thought that I'd be stuck here, unable to refuse?

"This is the entire street of shops on Donghua Street. Xiang Heng is terribly wrong. We feel extremely guilty and hope you will accept it."

These words drew gasps of astonishment from the crowd.

Donghua Street was extremely prosperous among the streets of the imperial city. The value of the shops along the entire street was unimaginable; it was simply incredibly wealthy!

However, the Song family was not short of money.

Over the years, the Song family's business has been thriving, which is evident to everyone.

"It is said that the shops on Donghua Street were part of Madam Song's dowry when she got married. I never expected that they would be brought out today."

"It's only right to take it out. If Grand Tutor Gu knew about this, he would definitely be furious. Compared to the future of Young Master Song, what is this street?"

Song Ruozhen had also visited Donghua Street in the past two days. When she was taking stock of the family's shops, she felt it was a pity that there was no shop on such a prosperous street.

This delivery is exactly what I wanted!

"Madam Qin, my Song family has no grudge against you. Your daughter first ruined my daughter's marriage, and your son caused my son to go blind."

What's the use of saying all this now? Can a mere street of shops bring back my son's eyesight or make up for the two years my daughter wasted?

Liu Ruyan was furious; in her eyes, these things that had been sent were utterly worthless!

They have now formed a complete feud with the Qin family!

"You've done more than just fail to raise your children properly. Tell me, what scion of a distinguished family would do such a thing?"

They would eagerly snatch what others had, one secretly seducing another's fiancée, the other knowingly following the other to the border despite knowing he was already engaged.

The Qin family's style is truly eye-opening!

Liu Ruyan, who was usually very dignified in dealing with people, could no longer contain her anger.

It was her child who was being bullied!

Ruozhen's matter is not over yet, and then she learns that Yi'an was also harmed by them. The upper beam is crooked and the lower beam is crooked. There is not a single good person in the whole family!

These words completely exposed the Qin family's lack of decency.

Gu Yunwei only has two children. If one of them has a problem, it could be attributed to poor discipline. But for both of them to do such despicable things clearly reflects the family's bad habits.

"Wasn't Madam Qin also a second wife? She insisted on marrying General Qin back then, which is why Grand Tutor Gu said in a fit of anger that he would never have this daughter again, and they haven't had any contact over the years."

Qin Shuangshuang knew Lin Zhiyue was already engaged, yet she still eagerly wanted to become his secondary wife; she completely copied her mother!

A chorus of mockery rose from the crowd. Gu Yunwei's insistence on marrying General Qin despite her family's objections had caused quite a stir in the entire capital.

A perfectly respectable young lady from a prominent family, yet she insisted on becoming someone else's concubine. Although Madam Qin's health wasn't very good at the time, she was still alive.

Later, Madam Qin was so angry that she died soon after, probably because she was so upset by her husband's anger that she was eventually able to remarry.

Gu Yunwei was shocked that Liu Ruyan had dragged her into this. Her face turned pale instantly. Over the years, she had been ridiculed for this incident and had only just begun to fade from memory. But today, it was brought up again.

"To be honest, neither Madam Qin nor General Qin have given a proper explanation for Qin Shuangshuang's actions!"

Liu Ruyan's eyes were icy cold. The two sides had already torn off all pretense of civility, so what did she care about maintaining appearances?

It's ridiculous that they let these guys bully their own children again and again just to save face!

Seeing that Liu Ruyan was going too far and wouldn't let go of this leverage, a ruthless glint flashed in Qin Zheng's eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

In front of so many people, they were in the wrong today, so even if they were unhappy, they could only endure it.

"It's my fault, it's all my fault for not disciplining my child properly."

Gu Yunwei knelt down again and said, "I'm sorry, I know these shops are far from enough. I'll compensate you with all the farmland and shops in the west of the city. I just ask you to calm down."

"Second brother, I know you don't want to accept it, but it is ultimately the Song family's apology, so please accept it."

Without saying a word, Song Ruozhen took the land deed from Gu Yunwei and stuffed it into Song Yi'an's hand.

"Fifth Sister!" Song Yi'an feigned displeasure.

"Second Brother, Fifth Sister is right. Qin Xiangheng should make amends for his wrongdoings. Otherwise, wouldn't everyone think that he can harm someone without paying any price, and at most he can just get a beating?"

Song Zhiyu followed up by speaking, accepting the gifts while simultaneously mocking the Qin family's behavior.

What's wrong with beating someone up?

Didn't they kill him?

Gu Yunwei's heart was bleeding as she watched the brother and sister agree to accept the offer!

Everyone knows how expensive the shops on this street in her dowry are; it was her dowry from her parents!

The reason I specifically chose these land deeds was because I was certain that Liu Ruyan would not accept them if she knew that the shop was given to her by her father.

Now, not only have they accepted it, they're even mocking their behavior. It's truly despicable!

"Yes, yes, yes, we should accept all of these."

Gu Yunwei forced a smile, "I'll have the rest of the compensation sent to your residence as well."

"Madam Song, I apologize for this. I will definitely restrain my son from now on and never let him make the same mistake again."

We are willing to pay all the compensation we are entitled to. All you have to do is ask them to be lenient and let him off this time.

"The imperial examinations are just around the corner. He has studied diligently for many years, all for this opportunity," Qin Zheng said in a deep voice.

Liu Ruyan feigned ignorance, "General Qin, what are you saying? The Qin family is wealthy and powerful. What can we, a group of orphans and widows, do?"

Qin Zheng clenched his fists. He hadn't realized before that this woman was so difficult to deal with!

"Can this matter be left unresolved and not taken to the authorities?"