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

When Meng Ruohua heard the news of Song Chen'an and Shen Yunlan's marriage, she happened to be at Ronghui Cloth Shop.

The shopkeeper reported on the fabrics purchased by the Song family, saying, "Now that our fabric shop has a good reputation, many families are buying several bolts for their daughters so they can look splendid."

Meng Ruohua nodded. The shimmering satin was indeed beautiful, but the fabric wasn't durable, which was why its price had never been high, and it couldn't compare to Shu brocade or Yun brocade. Those with the means still primarily used Shu brocade and Yun brocade for their clothing.

However, Song Chen'an and Shen Yunlan's marriage has nothing to do with her; at most, it's just creating some excitement for everyone.

After checking the accounts, Meng Ruohua looked out the window at the trees that were gradually withering and sighed, "Time really flies!"

She's been reborn for a year!

He got up and left Ronghui Cloth Shop, took a detour to buy some pastries from Heyizhai, and then returned home.

After returning to her mother's house, Meng Ruohua went back to her own courtyard.

"Coral, take some men and find out what's going on inside the Song residence."

Yang Shu and his group could only gather information from the outside world; their information about the inner courtyard was not accurate enough. Shanhu, on the other hand, did not need to. She was very familiar with all the maids and servants in the Song family.

The next day, Coral brought some snacks to visit several of the maids she was close to at the Song residence. Everyone knew that Coral had come to inquire about news, but no one cared.

The food in the manor is much worse than before, and they are often fined a monthly allowance, so they can't bear to spend money on snacks and treats.

They were just chatting, and whether Coral heard anything was none of their concern.

Coral returned in less than half a day.

Meng Ruohua tapped her finger lightly on the table and said, "How is Song Tian's dowry? Marrying into a family like the Wang family, a small dowry won't do."

Coral understood and immediately said, "I understand, I will send the message in tomorrow."

Let Song Chen'an and Song Tian have a fight first, and see if Song Chen'an will give in to her younger sister.

She wouldn't ruin Shen Yunlan's marriage. She'd wait and see if Shen Yunlan would make a scene after marrying into the Song family and finding out that her child couldn't be the legitimate heir, or if she would be unable to have the child.

Based on Shen Yunlan's temperament in her previous life, she definitely couldn't tolerate Song Chen'an's concubines, let alone now there's Ran Yan. It's just unknown whether Shen Yunlan's temperament has changed now.

Meng Ruohua wouldn't retaliate too fiercely, and she didn't want to make too many moves that would give others a handle to use against her, so she could only proceed in a lukewarm manner.

It's only a matter of time; she's not in a hurry. The seeds of cause and effect have already been sown, just waiting to blossom and bear fruit.

Yang Liu disagreed, saying, "Why don't I go and cripple Song Chen'an's manhood!"

Meng Ruohua sighed helplessly, "You're still a young girl who hasn't married yet, so watch your words."

Yang Liu blinked, pretending not to hear those words.

In the evening, I received a letter from Yu Yan saying that he was going to Beijing on business and would be back in three to five days.

Meng Ruohua put the letter away, wondering what was going on outside the capital since they were always leaving the capital on business.

As expected, after Shanhu spread those words, Song Tian caused another scene at the Song residence, demanding many items and decorations, as well as 10,000 taels of silver as a dowry, but neither Madam Ma nor Song Chang gave it to her.

"How much money has my second brother wasted over the years? Just a few days ago, he wasted ten thousand taels. And what happened in the end? It caused Father to be suspended from his post. Whether he can be reinstated in a year is another matter." She said with a smug look in her eyes, "I wonder if my second brother or the Wang family will be able to help then."

Song Chen'an blushed with embarrassment. He was not a good talker and couldn't refute her for a moment, so he just lowered his head and remained silent.

Madam Ma slammed her hand on the table and shouted, "You're not even married yet, and you keep saying the Wang family will help you. What if they don't?"

Song Tian countered, "What if I can help?"

“We can’t empty the family’s coffers just for your marriage.” Madam Ma slammed her hand on the table again. “Your dowry is already quite generous, and we won’t give it to you no matter how much you try.”

After saying that, he shooed the person out, and Song Tian didn't insist and got up to leave.

Looking at the messy house, Song Chang sighed helplessly and left.

Song Tian is very much like Madam Ma, even inheriting her greedy nature perfectly.

But she's about to get married, and there's no way she can change it now.

Forget it, a married daughter is like water spilled from a bowl; let her do whatever she wants.

Thinking that Song Chen'an had no other skills and just wandered around all day, Song Chang felt a pang of grief. His legitimate son and daughter had been spoiled by Madam Ma!

For a moment, she thought of the two children born to Aunt Sun. Song Ming'an was studious and ambitious, and often received praise from his teacher. Song Xi was also well-behaved and sensible, with good looks and demeanor. Most importantly, she was kind and knew how to be considerate.

If the two children are properly educated, the second wife might still have some hope.

Thinking this, Song Chang turned and went to Aunt Sun's Lotus Courtyard. That very night, he decided to arrange a courtyard for Song Xi after Song Tian got married.

Sun's aunt asked Song Chang to find Song Xi a good family, not asking for great wealth and status, just to be his wife.

Song Chang felt deeply guilty and hugged Aunt Sun tightly, sighing silently.

Song Tian's actions spread quickly, and Wang Yuanzhi took the opportunity to tell Madam Wang that he wanted to break off the engagement. Madam Wang frowned and considered it, but was ultimately rejected by Madam Yin.

Using the family's reputation as leverage, Madam Yin thwarted Wang Yuanzhi's idea. Once back in the second branch's courtyard, Madam Yin dismissed everyone and threatened in a low voice, "If you don't obediently get married, I'll make sure you never see that person again."

To Yin's surprise, she took away Wang Yuanzhi's money and kept him in the mansion for a month. Xu Yi'an, however, seemed to be doing nothing. He spent his days copying books and selling calligraphy and paintings. He closed the courtyard gate early in the evening and did not have any contact with anyone.

The Yin family sent people to ask him to move out, but he refused. They then sent people to cause him trouble, which he silently endured.

Wang Yuanzhi, having somehow heard rumors, went to Lady Yin and made a scene. Lady Yin did not want to strain her relationship with her son, especially since he was her youngest son and had been pampered since childhood, he had no ambition to achieve anything.

Whenever Master Wang and Madam Yin tried to discipline their child harshly, Madam Wang would send someone to stop them. Over time, Master Wang and Madam Yin gave up on the idea.

Anyway, he's just a young child, so we don't expect him to bring glory to the family. Let him be.

Young people love colors, but after a few years, they will naturally change their minds.

Wang Yuanzhi did not cancel the engagement, and, feeling extremely frustrated, went to Xu Yi'an's residence.

Xu Yi'an was very understanding and gently comforted him, "It's good that Yuanzhi is married. When he has a legitimate son, no one will care about us anymore."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yuanzhi thought, "Yes, once we have a son, I'll take Xu Yi'an out to travel all over the country."

After thinking it through, Wang Yuanzhi was no longer upset. He sent someone to buy several boxes of pastries and deliver them to the Song residence. Song Tian was overjoyed, beaming with delight as she held the pastries and boasting about them to everyone she met.