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

Song Chen'an paused, a look of longing on his face. Then, as if remembering something, his expression softened.

"No one can say for sure, but it's always good to read more books."

"Oh."

You must be thinking of Shen Yunlan!

Shen Yunlan was a woman proficient in poetry, songs, music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and also the woman he had longed for for many years.

Unfortunately, they were already engaged long ago.

Meng Ruohua recalled what Shen Yunlan had done to her in her past life, and her heart was filled with turmoil that lingered for a long time. If Song Chen'an had hurt her in ten ways, seven of those ways were Shen Yunlan's idea!

Thinking of this, Meng Ruohua felt nauseous just looking at Song Chen'an's pretentious face. She was afraid she would throw up if she ate in front of Song Chen'an!

She lowered her eyes, hiding the disdain in them. "Has Second Master gone to see Consort Lü?"

"not yet."

"Second Master, you should go and keep Aunt Lü company. She has given birth to two sons in a row, which is a great contribution to our Song family. She has also worked very hard. Second Master should spend more time with her."

Although there were maids and wet nurses, it was definitely not easy taking care of two children.

Whether or not she looks forward to Song Chen'an's return is another matter. After all, her figure and appearance are worse than before after giving birth, and the fact that she can't wash and dress up makes her look even more haggard.

Meng Ruohua's eyes were encouraging, "I imagine Aunt Lü must be really looking forward to Second Master's visit, since she's having the hardest time right now."

As dusk settles and candlelight flickers, casting a warm glow across half the room.

Song Chen'an looked at her; her skin was as white as snow, her eyebrows were arched like willow leaves, her almond-shaped eyes sparkled, and her small, rosy lips were slightly parted beneath her pert nose. Undeniably, while her beauty wasn't breathtaking, it possessed a captivating charm.

Before he could even utter a word of refusal, Meng Ruohua cut him off again.

"Pearl is back? Take the Second Master's food to Aunt Lü's place. The Second Master will have dinner with Aunt Lü tonight."

Song Chen'an sighed regretfully, stood up, and straightened the wrinkles in his robes. After dawdling for a moment, he finally took a step to leave, then turned back, bent down, and gently pinched her nose, saying with a smile in his eyes, "Silly madam, wait for me tonight!"

After he left the room, Meng Ruohua quickly shook herself off, making sure all the goosebumps on her body were gone before she was done.

A foolish woman? She's really quite foolish!

Recalling the ambiguous look in Song Chen'an's eyes before he left, she rubbed her arms vigorously again.

Pah! What nonsense! One second he's thinking about his sweetheart, the next he wants to sleep with her?

Waiting for you? I wouldn't wait for a ghost!

"Second Young Madam, the meal is ready," Linglong said as she entered the room.

After bringing Aunt Li over, we cooked some porridge and soup, and made some snacks in the tea room of Qingfeng Courtyard, so at least we could eat a little better. Today we made jujube and goji berry pigeon soup, as well as shrimp buns and poria cocos cake.

Looking at the plump, fluffy shrimp buns and the light and delicious pigeon soup, Meng Ruohua had an idea. She said to Shanhu, "Take this plate of buns and soup to Second Master. Also, check on Aunt Lü and tell her to have someone arrange something for her if she wants to eat anything. Tell Second Master to spend more time with the children. Xuan Ge is growing up and is at the age where he admires his father."

At two years old, they are at a very mischievous age.

"Yes." Coral left with the things, leaving Jade Leaf looking furious.

Meng Ruohua pretended not to know and asked with a smile, "Which one do you want to eat? Go ask Aunt Li if there are any left. Surely she'll give them to you?"

Yu Ye puffed out her cheeks and stomped her feet anxiously, "Who wants to eat? Second Master finally came all this way, and you're not going to stay, but why are you rushing off to Aunt Lü's place?"

Linglong echoed, "You're always looking out for Aunt Lü. No matter how much you do for her, she won't just be grateful; she'll inevitably try to trip you up."

How could she possibly make plans for Lü Ningshuang? Besides, she is the second madam's niece; it's not her place to make plans for her.

Just as Linglong said, it's good enough that Aunt Lü isn't causing trouble. But they seem to have forgotten that their mistress can also cause trouble for others!

Meng Ruohua smiled but remained silent, waiting to see who would set a trap for whom!

Yu Ye paced anxiously, "It's one thing to be considerate of Aunt Lü's hardship, it's true that she suffered after giving birth. But why did you still let Pearl go with Second Master?"

"Do you want to go?"

"I can't let Pearl go!" Yu Ye said angrily. "She's always trying to get close to Second Master. I wasn't paying attention just now and she took advantage of the situation and stuck to him."

Seeing Meng Ruohua's calm and composed demeanor, Linglong knew that her mistress must have other plans. She tugged at Yu Ye's sleeve and reassured her, "Alright, go and get another bowl of soup and steamed buns. Aunt Li should still have some."

Yu Ye was pushed out by Linglong, and had no choice but to stop the conversation and go to the tea room.

These two maids, Linglong and Yuye, are as their names suggest: they are insightful and meticulous, but lack decisiveness; they are the most disciplined. Yuye is outgoing and can't keep secrets; she is the best at managing the younger maids.

Linglong served her food, and after thinking it over carefully, she said, "I know Miss doesn't like us arguing with them, but Miss also has to think about herself. They have Madam backing them up, Second Master's favor, and two children by their side. I'm afraid that person will become even more arrogant in the future."

Meng Ruohua took a sip of the soup, the fresh and tender juice filling her mouth, bringing her indescribable satisfaction.

Have you ever heard the saying...?

Linglong shook her head.

"Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad."