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

Within fifteen minutes of entering the room, Song Chen'an understood the cause and effect of the matter. He patiently persuaded them, but fortunately, the two were too tired from arguing to continue.

Finally, Song Chen'an persuaded his mother to take out five hundred taels of silver to fill in the account, which should be enough to support the household for two months.

But he didn't consider that the New Year is next month, and the New Year's gifts alone will cost more than five hundred taels!

The second wife retorted indignantly, "Song Tian isn't your daughter, so why should I have to pay for it myself? You shouldn't have to pay a share too!"

Song Chang, puffing out his beard, shouted, "Isn't it all because you spoiled her rotten! What family's daughter would dare to spend more than two hundred taels of silver on her own?"

Song Chen'an, feeling a headache coming on, began to persuade him again.

As the lamps were lit, the faint light was swallowed by the darkness, leaving only dark shadows standing in the courtyard.

Meng Ruohua squeezed her slightly stiff fingers, sighing inwardly that this winter was another harsh one.

She only went inside after hearing that things had calmed down. By the time she entered the room, the three of them had already resolved the matter, and she no longer needed to get involved. She only received a few glares from the second wife.

"What's wrong, Madam? Is your eye bothering you?" Meng Ruohua had been outside in the cold for half a day and was somewhat resentful.

The second wife snorted coldly, glancing sideways at her and saying critically, "You're quite clever, running far away."

"Madam, you've misunderstood me. I didn't run far; I was standing right at the door!" I heard everything you were arguing about.

Before anyone else could speak, she continued, "Although it's a family matter and I should be there, it concerns my third sister after all. Someone has to keep the servants from talking nonsense!"

The second wife was exhausted from arguing and had no energy left to seriously argue with Meng Ruohua. She just snorted coldly with a livid face.

Meng Ruohua wasn't angry. "Madam, are you feeling chilly in the house?" She thoughtfully reminded Ruyi, "Look around and see if there are any thick curtains or drapes. It would be best to re-cover all the windows."

The mention of curtains and drapery stirred up Song Chang's memories, and he gave a cold snort to the second wife.

Song Chen'an rubbed his temples impatiently and said, "Meng Shi, everything's fine here, you can go back now!"

Every day, they have to stir up trouble with every word they say. Of all things to bring up, they have to bring up the curtain!

Meng Ruohua slowly stood up and said with concern, "Is that so? If Madam is not feeling well, please call a doctor as soon as possible. If you delay even half a day, who knows how serious it might become?"

Well, every word hit Song Chang's heart!

If the second madam hadn't refused to call a doctor for Aunt Sun, would she have been coughing up blood?

Song Chen'an gritted his teeth and glared at Meng Ruohua, "Meng family, say less."

They dare to do it, but they don't dare let others talk about it?

Meng Ruohua smiled indifferently and nodded obediently, "Okay, whatever my husband says is fine."

These words sent shivers down Song Chen'an's spine. What was she planning now? Wasn't she arrogant when she was talking back to him? Why was she being so obedient now?

He didn't understand why, but those words reminded Song Chang.

Song Chang glanced sideways at the Second Madam, only to see her with a drooping face and tightly pursed lips, glaring angrily at Meng Ruohua.

Regardless of the Second Madam's angry glare or Song Chen'an's denial, Meng Ruohua maintained her composure and dignity throughout. See? This is the awareness a well-mannered woman should possess!

Unlike the second wife, who is always either arguing with her concubines, spoiling her daughter's spending money, or yelling at her, making a racket that everyone in the courtyard can hear, without feeling ashamed!

Hmph! Speaking of his daughter, he's been making a fuss at Rongxi Courtyard for ages, his daughter-in-law has already arrived, but she still hasn't come!

Song Chang's anger grew stronger and stronger, and it looked like he was about to explode again, so Song Chen'an quickly interrupted him: "Meng Shi, you should go back first!"

He kept a close eye on Meng Ruohua, afraid that she might say something provocative again.

Meng Ruohua sensed Song Chen'an's intention. This time, she didn't say a word, but simply bowed to the two people at the head of the table and left.

Once outside, she said to the people standing in the courtyard, "Go do what you're supposed to do. Has dinner been brought? Is it on the charcoal fire? Don't let the mistress get angry and punish people when she wants to eat and there's nothing there!"

Their ability to use veiled insults is getting stronger and stronger!

Tuanfu quickly waved for the maids to return to their rooms, and replied in a low voice, "It's already simmering, thank you for reminding me, Second Young Madam."

After she left, the three of them dispersed. They couldn't stand each other and were angry just being together.

Before leaving, Song Chang said, "From now on, don't cause any more trouble for Aunt Sun and her two children. If anyone punishes her again, Aunt Sun should go to the account and take one hundred taels as a consolation payment."

Enraged, the second wife smashed another teacup on the spot. After smashing the teacup, she was even more heartbroken. Looking at Jixiang, who was standing there like a wooden statue, she slapped her across the face.

"You little slut, you have no sense at all!"

They didn't even try to stop me!

At this moment, she actually missed Granny Li a little. Granny Li was the one who spoke up for her the most and would never leave her alone in the room to fight against Song Chang.

He considered sending someone to find out about Granny Li's situation, but then he remembered the money Li Liang had embezzled and held back.

Let's wait and see; we need to teach them a lesson.

Meng Ruohua walked back in a very good mood, listening to Shanhu recount the details she had found out.

Coral is now the most active person in the mansion. She has spies in both the front and back courtyards. Even the storyteller beside Song Chang was told to say those things by Coral.

They were telling the truth, and since there was money to be made, the audience readily agreed to listen.

"That's right. Take two taels of silver when you get back; it's a reward for you. And grab a big handful of money; it's for your friends."

If you want sheep to run, you can't stop them from eating grass.

Back at Qingfeng Courtyard, Aunt Liu had just made duck porridge, with lots of ginger shreds in it, which was both warming and good for dispelling the cold.

They had someone call Pearl over and asked her to take a bowl of it back with her.

"For the next five days, whenever Second Master eats at the manor, you can come to Qingfeng Courtyard and get a bowl of soup or a dish. He can also come and get some snacks if he wants." Meng Ruohua said kindly, "You can also come to me if you have any questions, after all, you came from Qingfeng Courtyard."

Pearl timidly looked up and glanced at him. Why was the second young mistress so kind to her?

Seemingly understanding what Pearl meant, Meng Ruohua smiled and explained, "Second Master and I don't get along, but I genuinely care about Second Master. I just need you to take good care of him. If Second Master asks, you don't need to mention me. Just say that you paid for the main kitchen to make it."

Five days was enough; any longer would have been a waste for her.

She glanced at Pearl, hoping she could do well within the next five days.

Pearl secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She was worried that the second young mistress would ask her to say good things to the second master. She didn't want the second young mistress and the second master to reconcile. If the two reconciled, what would be left for her?

She calmly placed her hands in front of her and said, "Taking care of Second Master is Pearl's duty. Second Young Mistress, rest assured, I will definitely serve Second Master well."

After Pearl left, Meng Ruohua spat a few times, prompting Yu Ye to ask, "Is there something wrong with the tea?"

"No problem, it's just that I said some inappropriate things!"

Speaking? What's the point of speaking cleanly or uncleanly?

Yu Ye shook her head, dismissing the question, and continued, "Why is Second Young Mistress thinking about Pearl again? She always acts all coquettish and charming in front of Second Master, but she's never thought about you!"

"Don't worry about her." Meng Ruohua urged while eating her dinner, "You should go eat, it'll get cold soon."

The others went out to eat, leaving only Yu Ye in the room to serve. She looked at Meng Ruohua, seemingly wanting to say something but ultimately not asking.

Seeing that she was feeling uncomfortable, Meng Ruohua explained, "I think Second Master is too idle, so I asked Pearl to find him something to do."