My wife wants a divorce; if she ruins my life, I'll leave.

By the dim light beside him, Song Chen'an caught the deep affection in Yun Zhu's eyes, a feeling of long-standing love.

He gazed quietly into those tender eyes until her tears slowly streamed down her face.

Song Chen'an gently wiped away her tears with his fingers and asked softly, "Why are you crying?"

These words immediately pulled Yunzhu back from her reverie. The deep affection in her eyes slowly turned into doubt, then into shock, until she fully realized the situation.

He was actually held in the arms of the Second Master!

This realization made her face turn bright red instantly. She tried to back away, but Song Chen'an held her tightly around the waist and she couldn't move an inch.

"Second Master..."

She called out shyly and timidly, her voice soft and gentle, like a sob, which entwined his heart and soul.

Looking at the delicate face before him, Song Chen'an's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily, and his voice became a little hoarse. "Mmm."

Mo Yu, who was holding a lantern and waiting for Song Chen'an at the door, looked at the scene before her, held the lantern still, but silently turned her body away.

The lantern swayed gently as he turned, casting light on Yunzhu's face, where a tear glistened with a cold light.

Song Chen'an finally came to his senses. He reluctantly let go of her hand, coughed lightly, and asked, "It's dinner time. Why aren't you serving at Lianxiao Courtyard? Why are you here?"

Yunzhu turned her head to the side and replied, "I had to go home for something."

"Oh." Song Chen'an nodded. He looked closely at the person in front of him. Although she was not as bright and beautiful as a pearl, she had a gentle and refined beauty, especially with her blushing and shy appearance.

only……

"What happened to your face?" Song Chen'an held Yun Zhu's face with his fingers and turned her face to the light with a little force, revealing five bright red finger marks on her fair face!

The lighting was dim before, so I thought she was just shy.

"Was it Ning Shuang who did it?" Song Chen'an asked, but he couldn't believe it. The usually gentle and obedient Lü Ning Shuang could be so ruthless!

How could such a fair and delicate face be beaten like this?

Yunzhu remained silent, neither admitting nor denying, only bowing her head and silently shedding tears.

Even if she didn't admit it, Song Chen'an could guess that it was Lü Ningshuang's doing. In the mansion, only Lü Ningshuang could hit her.

Yunzhu was, after all, a senior maid, and not someone who could be bullied by just anyone.

Why did I hit you?

Yunzhu timidly raised her eyes to look over, hesitated as if she wanted to say something, but ultimately said nothing and lowered her eyes again.

Song Chen'an could guess that it was because of Rongxi Courtyard.

Today, Lu Ningshuang was scolded by the Second Madam, and she must have been unhappy. However, no matter how unhappy she was, she shouldn't have taken it out on others.

He looked at it again carefully, and thankfully, the face was only red and there was no broken skin.

The overly direct gaze made Yunzhu even more shy. She involuntarily turned her head away, trying to avoid Song Chen'an's gaze. "It will be fine tomorrow."

Looking at her shy face, Song Chen'an raised an eyebrow with a hint of amusement. Only today did he realize that Yunzhu was well-behaved and adorable.

Her trembling eyelashes fluttered incessantly, and her timid almond-shaped eyes seemed to want to look but dared not, making her all the more endearing.

"If there's nothing else, Second Master, I'll head back now."

Song Chen'an looked towards Lianxiao Courtyard and said, "Let's go back. If you linger outside for too long, Ning Shuang will scold you again."

Gratitude appeared in Yunzhu's eyes. She stretched her waist and gracefully curtsied in the manner she had practiced countless times.

When she looked up again, her eyes, filled with deep affection, were fixed on Song Chen'an, showing a hint of reluctance.

But Song Chen'an didn't try to stop her; he just smiled and nodded, "Go ahead."

He did have a slight liking for Yunzhu, but he wasn't a wanton man who couldn't control himself and would drag any woman with even a little bit of beauty into bed. Even if he wanted to take Yunzhu as his wife, he would do it properly, at least informing his legal wife first.

Thinking of this, he felt as if he had a reason to go to Qingfeng Academy.

Yunzhu didn't get a chance to stop Song Chen'an, and she could only swallow the bitterness in her heart. She walked forward, looking back every few steps, until she could no longer see him.

Night had completely fallen, and darkness had enveloped the world, leaving only a thin, crescent moon hanging obliquely in the sky.

After calming himself down, Song Chen'an called Mo Yu and headed towards Qingfeng Courtyard.

Most of the courtyards in the Song residence were empty, and the streets were eerily quiet. Inside the Qingfeng courtyard, the lights were dim, and only a few laughs could be heard from inside. He walked straight to the door, lifted the curtain, and went inside.

"What are you saying, you seem so happy?"

Hearing the sound, the people inside the house all turned around and looked over.

"The Second Master is here."

"Second Master."

Lin's mother, along with Linglong and Yuye, hurriedly got up to tidy up and let Song Chen'an in.

Meng Ruohua stopped smiling and remained seated.

Seeing that Meng Ruohua was not very enthusiastic, a stark contrast to her previous demeanor, Song Chen'an was filled with doubt. He smiled and sat down next to Meng Ruohua, asking, "What are you playing?"

"Just a few jokes," Meng Ruohua replied.

It was definitely a joke, and Meng Ruohua wouldn't say anything in front of Lin's mother.

Lin's mother brought over a fresh cup of tea. "Second Master, have a sip of hot tea. It has ginger slices in it, which is perfect for warming your body."

Meng Ruohua had no time for pleasantries. Seeing him put down his teacup, she asked, "What is it you need?"

Her tone was flat and her expression was indifferent, showing no joy at seeing him, which aroused Song Chen'an's pride.

Today, when he saw Meng Ruohua smiling and agreeing with him on several occasions at Rongxi Courtyard, he thought that Meng Ruohua wanted to reconcile with him.

It's only been an hour since we separated, how come you've already changed your attitude?

They can change their minds faster than turning the pages of a book!

He snorted coldly, his gaze sweeping over Meng Ruohua's expressionless face, and said, "I'm going to take Yunzhu in."

Song Chen'an originally did not have this idea. Although Yunzhu was very well-behaved and adorable, he did not like her much. After all, Yunzhu's appearance was only above average, far inferior to that of Shanhu, Linglong and others from Qingfeng Academy.

Especially since Lan Meimei also lives in the mansion, he didn't want her to misunderstand him as a lecherous person.

But as soon as he entered Qingfeng Courtyard, he realized he was not welcome. Now, sitting in front of Meng Ruohua, he couldn't sense any joy from her.

Doesn't Meng Ruohua want to reconcile with him?

Song Chen'an tried hard to recall why the two of them had become so estranged, but he couldn't find the reason. It was as if, as time went by, the two of them had become like this.

After he finished speaking, he stared intently at Meng Ruohua's face, hoping to discern a different expression on her face.

Unfortunately, he was destined to be disappointed.

Meng Ruohua merely glanced at him indifferently, "Alright, I'll talk to Madam tomorrow."

"And what about Frostbite?"

"I'll go and speak to him," Meng Ruohua said without the slightest change in expression. "Does Second Master wish to hold a formal banquet or take her as a concubine?"

"Let's have a concubine." Song Chen'an couldn't help but look in the direction of Changling Pavilion, but he couldn't see anything except a few red paper-cut window decorations on the window.

Are you starting to put up window decorations now?

Meng Ruohua followed his gaze, a sarcastic smile curving her lips. "Have Yunzhu pack up tomorrow. Should we stay at Hengxi Courtyard or Lianxiao Courtyard?"

Before Song Chen'an could answer, she continued, "Hengxi Courtyard is more spacious, and if you stay in Lianxiao Courtyard, you and Aunt Lü can look after each other."

"Stay at Hengxi Courtyard."