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

In the evening, Song Chen'an sent Pearl to Qingfeng Courtyard to ask if her mother's birthday banquet would be held and if the gifts had been prepared.

Since moving to Song Chen'an's Hengxi Courtyard, Pearl has occasionally visited Qingfeng Courtyard to express her gratitude.

Everyone in Qingfeng Academy treated her indifferently, except for Meng Ruohua, who spoke to her gently, which made her more convinced.

Although the second young mistress is not liked by the second young master, she is truly kind-hearted!

Therefore, when Song Chen'an mentioned it today, she volunteered to come and ask.

Looking at Pearl's increasingly charming face, with her bright eyes, white teeth, and delicate features, Meng Ruohua couldn't help but admire her.

"No wonder the Second Master values ​​it so much; even I can't help but take a second look."

Pearl blushed slightly and said modestly with a hint of shyness, "Second Young Madam, you flatter me. No matter how I dress up, I can't compare to you."

After a few words of small talk, Meng Ruohua didn't make things difficult for her, only saying that she was already prepared.

If you don't prepare, no one else will!

The second wife would certainly not make any preparations, and Song Chen'an would simply wash his hands of it.

A moment later, Pearl returned. "Second Master was summoned away by Aunt Lü, so I thought I'd come and serve you since I had nothing else to do."

Yu Ye muttered under her breath, "Do they need you to serve them?"

It turns out that Lu Ningshuang had just said that Xuan-ge was crying and wanted to find his father, so she sent someone to call Song Chen-an away.

Pearl knew this was just an excuse from Lü Ningshuang, but having no other choice, she came to Qingfeng Courtyard hoping the Second Young Mistress could find a way to deal with Aunt Lü, since she already had two sons.

Isn't it said that the mistress of the house dislikes the illegitimate son the most?

Unfortunately, she guessed wrong. Meng Ruohua doesn't care about having a few illegitimate sons now!

She lowered her head, concealing the faint expectation in her eyes, but her flickering expression betrayed her.

Meng Ruohua picked up the teacup and took a sip. The tea was warm, mellow, and fragrant, and it slid down her throat, instantly bringing a sense of warmth.

She sipped her tea unhurriedly, as if she hadn't heard Pearl's words, staring blankly at the candlestick with the crane spreading its wings in the distance.

It wasn't until Pearl's heels started to ache that Meng Ruohua came to her senses. "Now that Aunt Lü is in charge of the sewing room, she's bound to be tired. It's normal for her to want to chat with Second Master to relieve some stress."

Winter nights always arrive suddenly, turning everything pitch black in an instant, with only dappled shadows of trees swaying in the wind.

Aunt Li in the courtyard said she had cooked a mushroom and mutton soup and asked Shanhu to bring it in. Shanhu cheerfully replied, "It's cold, mutton soup is the best way to warm up. Aunt Li, is there any for me?"

"Yes, the second young mistress is so kind to us, she had a big pot cooked. Everyone come and get a bowl in a bit!"

The little girls cheered, which drew a scolding from Lin's mother. Then they scattered and played around, creating a warm atmosphere in the dim candlelight in the courtyard.

"Pearl, go and bring a cup to Second Master," Meng Ruohua said.

It all depends on whether you can seize the opportunity!

Although she didn't care whether Lü Ningshuang was monopolizing Song Chen'an, she was still quite willing to cause trouble.

If Lü Ningshuang could manage the sewing room smoothly, it would be such a waste of all her hard work!

What's the point of a life that's too peaceful? It's better to have something lively and bustling around!

As expected, Pearl, carrying the soup bowl, went straight to Lü Ningshuang's Lianxiao Courtyard.

Despite her deep disgust, Lü Ningshuang had no choice but to smile and let them in. She said with a smile, "Second Young Mistress, you really are something. Don't you think the Second Master can eat his fill in my Lianxiao Courtyard?"

Pearl, holding the soup bowl, quickly bowed and said, "Aunt Lü, you misunderstand. Whenever the Second Young Mistress cooks fresh soup or makes new snacks in her courtyard, she asks me to bring a portion to the Second Master. It's not because the Second Master is here that I bring it to you."

The second young mistress asked her to fawn over the second master, and you dared to criticize her?

Upon hearing this, Song Chen'an frowned slightly. How come he didn't know that Meng Ruohua often had people bring him soup and porridge?

Ever since Pearl became his concubine, he has never drunk Qingfengyuan's soup again!

To be honest, the soup at Qingfengyuan is indeed more delicious than that made in the main kitchen, and the ingredients are of the highest quality. You can taste its rich aroma as soon as you take a bite.

Just like now, even though the soup bowl is still covered, the delicious aroma has already overflowed.

The food on the table in front of me was lukewarm, greasy, and looked unappetizing.

Lu Ningshuang secretly rolled her eyes. So what if there's a small kitchen?

The day I go back to my auntie's house, I'll take down your little kitchen!

The master and mistress of the mansion don't have any, but you do, which makes you stand out!

"Second Young Mistress is so thoughtful. Please tell him not to worry, I will take good care of Second Master. Please take the soup back with you, Second Master has already finished eating."

She emphasized the words "serve thoroughly," as if mocking Meng Ruohua for not even having the chance to serve.

Song Chen'an, impatient with the women's gossip, interrupted her directly: "Alright, put the pearl down!"

What's done eating? He barely ate anything, he just listened to Lü Ningshuang talk!

Pearl smiled at Lü Ningshuang from where Song Chen'an couldn't see, her smug and arrogant expression making Lü Ningshuang want to tear her apart.

"Yes." Pearl stepped forward and placed the soup bowl on the table, but her foot accidentally bumped into Song Chen'an's toe. She didn't notice and just said softly, "Please enjoy your meal, Second Master. Pearl will take her leave now."

With a graceful turn of her waist, a sweet fragrance wafted to Song Chen'an's nose, like the rich aroma of summer roses, with a hint of sweet and sour.

His gaze involuntarily followed Pearl, and he felt even more that the beauty before him was graceful, charming and alluring!

No wonder he was infatuated; this little vixen was just too alluring!

Lu Ningshuang cursed Pearl in her heart, and finally coughed heavily to draw Song Chen'an's attention back.

She urged Song Chen'an to eat, personally picking up a piece of lean and fatty meat and holding it to his lips, "Second Master, please try this. I had the kitchen make it separately!"

Looking at the greasy, fatty meat, Song Chen'an impatiently turned his head away, "You eat it, I'll just have the soup!"

He glanced at the table full of meat again, wondering to himself, hadn't the menu for the manor been set long ago? He didn't remember any day like this, with the whole table full of meat!

Despite Lü Ningshuang's sullen mood, the meal went relatively smoothly.

After dinner, Song Chen'an played with his two sons, genuinely happy. Xuan Ge was at the age where he was just learning to speak, and his childish words made Song Chen'an feel much better.

At the hour of Xu (7-9 PM), Lü Ningshuang changed into a crimson nightgown embroidered with mandarin ducks playing in the water. A patch of fair skin was revealed under the loose neckline. She stepped forward and gently stroked Song Chen'an's shoulder, saying softly, "Second Master, it's time to retire for the night."

A glint flashed in Song Chen'an's eyes, and his gaze shifted downwards, only to see her undeniably bloated waistline.

He tilted his head, trying to avoid Lü Ningshuang's burning gaze, but inadvertently caught sight of a slender figure.

Yunzhu wore a light green plain thin jacket, over which she wore a sky blue embroidered jacket with intertwined flowers, making her appear even more slender and graceful.

She stood quietly, her beautiful face serene and elegant.

Lu Ningshuang, who was standing to the side, called out again, "Second Master?"

Her voice was soft and sweet, which made Song Chen'an turn around and look at her.

You're a mother of two, why are you still acting all coquettish!

"You rest now, I'm going back to Hengxi Courtyard."

As Song Chen'an's footsteps faded into the distance, Lü Ningshuang could no longer contain her anger.

She suddenly swept the small table on the low couch to the ground, and said hatefully, "That little bitch Pearl!"

Looking at the broken teacups and plates scattered on the ground, Yunzhu felt both heartbroken and helpless. Tomorrow, she would have to pay for new ones, and Aunt Lü would inevitably give her another scolding!

She squatted down to pick up the broken pieces, but was unexpectedly kicked to the ground by Aunt Lü.

There are still bits of debris on the ground!

When he raised his hand, he saw that countless pieces of debris were embedded in his palm, and blood immediately flowed out.

Yunzhu gasped for breath, a sharp pain surging up instantly, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

Perhaps startled by her hand, Lü Ningshuang also gasped, and after a long pause, she said, "You little slut, what are you doing, getting ready!"