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

Yu Ye carried the soup in and froze on the spot upon hearing these words.

They had learned to read and write since they were young, so this sentence was simple and easy to understand; they all understood it immediately upon hearing it.

Linglong smiled with relief, "As long as Miss has a plan in mind, that's fine."

Yu Ye looked around to make sure no one was watching, then chuckled to herself, "Miss, you should teach that woman a lesson. I've disliked her for a long time."

Meng Ruohua picked up a piece of green vegetable with her chopsticks and chewed it slowly. She wasn't in a hurry; what was owed had to be repaid.

After the meal, she timed it perfectly and had someone lock the door before 11:00 AM.

"Aren't we waiting for Second Master?" Yu Ye asked.

Meng Ruohua rolled her eyes slightly. "I won't wait!"

She needs to conserve her energy so she can fight again tomorrow!

The next day, Meng Ruohua went to pay her respects to the Second Madam as usual. When she arrived, the Fourth Miss Song Xi, the Fifth Young Master Song Ming'an, and their concubine, Aunt Sun, were already waiting in the corridor.

"Did you sleep well, Madam?"

The second wife snorted and picked up her teacup to drink.

Meng Ruohua didn't take it to heart and looked out the door with a faint smile.

The weather was gloomy, and with the bleak autumn wind, yellow leaves fluttered and danced in the air.

Meng Ruohua sighed, "My third sister is already thirteen years old this year."

The second wife glanced at her sideways. "What's wrong?"

She chuckled softly and said with a sigh, "It's nothing, I just feel that time flies so fast, it'll be time to get engaged soon."

It's time to arrange a marriage. Those from noble families will arrange marriages early on. If you wait until you're fourteen or fifteen, it will be difficult to find a good match.

However, Song Chang had only managed to reach the fifth rank over the years, and his second wife's family was not based in the capital, so he usually associated with people of the fifth or sixth rank.

Thinking of her daughter's appearance and character, the second wife felt that these low-ranking officials were not good enough for her.

The second wife looked at Meng Ruohua. Although the Meng family were military officials, they had considerable influence in the capital and were deeply favored by the emperor. They also frequently interacted with noble families. After she married into the family, the invitations she received were all from families of second or third rank.

Do you know any promising young talents?

"It's not good for a young daughter-in-law to go out all the time; she doesn't know any promising young men."

When she first married into the Song family, she frequently received invitations to banquets. At that time, the second wife said that young wives should go out less and that staying at home to take care of their husbands and children was their proper duty. Therefore, she declined as many invitations as possible and only kept in touch with a few close friends.

Upon hearing this, the second wife's face immediately fell, and she glared at her sharply, saying, "If someone invites you, go. How can you help Chen An build relationships by just staying at home?"

Meng Ruohua feigned surprise, "Second Master passed the imperial examination at the age of twenty. He is very talented. He can gain the approval of his superiors with his knowledge. He will definitely be promoted in three to five years." She paused and said slowly, "If Second Master heard Madam say this, he would be angry."

No man wants to admit he's inadequate, even if it's true; he won't readily admit it. Song Chen'an is no exception. He's always been very proud of himself and only regrets not having more opportunities to prove himself!

"Brother Chen is good, of course!" The second wife felt that it was too difficult to talk to Meng Ruohua lately, as every word she said could be twisted by Meng Ruohua.

When a family invites a bride, what does it mean if they don't consider the family's background and social standing? Do they think the bride is just there to look good?

For three years, she hasn't had a legitimate son. In most families, even if they don't divorce their wives and remarry, they would at least arrange for concubines or maids to stay with them. But she hasn't made a single move!

Poor Chen-ge can only stay with Aunt Lü, and the worst part is that this concubine is still in her postpartum period.

The second wife seemed to see her beloved son sleeping alone in the study, without a single caring person by his side, suffering from the cold quilt all night.

Looking at Meng Ruohua leisurely sipping her tea again, she was even more furious. Just as she was about to give her a few words of advice, Meng Ruohua threw out another sentence: "The day before yesterday, my daughter-in-law received an invitation from the third young mistress of the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion, saying that she would be holding a chrysanthemum appreciation banquet at the eighteenth."

The third young mistress of the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion is Li Furong, the daughter of General Shao Yi. She is a longtime friend of Meng Ruohua, and has a cheerful and lively personality. She loves lively gatherings.

The Marquis of Wu'an's family is an old and prestigious family that has been passed down for three generations. They have deep roots in the capital, with relatives and friends all over the place, and their connections and influence are not to be underestimated.

The second madam's expression changed several times before she finally managed to force a smile. "When is the banquet? Go ahead, and take Tian'er with you."

Meng Ruohua smiled and agreed, "But, should we get some jewelry for Third Sister?"

The second wife thought to herself, the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion is no ordinary family, so they really can't dress shabbily. Her daughter is of good character and appearance, so naturally she can't lose to other young ladies in terms of clothing and appearance.

"Jixiang, go see if the Third Miss is up yet, and tell her to come over."

The second madam glanced at Aunt Sun, who was standing blankly to the side. Her two children were sitting quietly with expressionless faces, and she couldn't find an opportunity to scold them. The second madam's disdain was evident, and she waved her hand, saying, "You may all leave."

Aunt Sun bowed and withdrew in a daze. The three of them acted in unison, without making a sound.

Meng Ruohua watched Aunt Sun walking against the wind, her slender figure slightly hunched, her gentleness evident even from behind.

She smiled faintly. How could a truly gentle person give birth to two children and raise them safely?