The mistress has no feelings, why do you provoke her?

Song Wenjun went directly to Zhou's place, wanting to strike while the iron was hot and add fuel to the fire.

Her sudden arrival surprised Zhou.

Zhou Shi hadn't dared to set rules for her during her postpartum confinement, but now that Song Wenjun had come to her of her own accord, how could she let her go?

Zhou lay down listlessly on the bed and said to Granny Qi, "Tell the young mistress that I have a headache..."

Granny Qi understood her meaning, gave a sly laugh, and left.

Outside, Song Wenjun was still standing and waiting for news when she saw Granny Qi come out.

"Young Madam, Madam's headache has flared up again, you see..." Granny Qi said with a worried expression.

Upon hearing this, Song Wenjun immediately understood that Zhou was trying to manipulate her again.

However, she wasn't someone she could manipulate today.

"I understand." Song Wenjun smiled calmly and held out her hand to Xiao Tao: "Give me the things."

Xiao Tao handed a box to Song Wenjun, and then went into the inner room.

Inside the room, Zhou lay listlessly on the bed, looking as if she was in unbearable pain.

In her previous life, she pretended to be sick so that Song Wenjun would serve her day and night.

They had to clean up after her, and feed her.

Song Wenjun suffered from numerous ailments at a young age, and this time she wouldn't be as foolish as before.

"Mother," Song Wenjun called softly. Zhou Shi barely opened her eyes and was about to cry out in pain when she saw that Song Wenjun was holding a pure gold hairpin.

Immediately, Zhou's eyes widened, and she stopped crying out in pain.

"What is this?" she asked, puzzled.

“My mother has always wanted a gold hairpin. My husband gave me one a few days ago, but I always felt that I was too young to wear it properly. It would be just right for my mother to wear.”

As she spoke, Song Wenjun placed the hairpin into Zhou's hair bun.

Since it was a gift from Gu Huaizhou, she didn't feel bad at all.

Zhou immediately beamed with joy, no longer thinking of tormenting Song Wenjun, and praised her for her filial piety.

Seeing that the time was right, Song Wenjun then spoke to Zhou about another matter: "Mother, there is something I would like to discuss with you."

"What is it?" Zhou looked at her warily.

“I’m thinking of taking a concubine for my husband. I wonder what Mother thinks?” Song Wenjun said.

Zhou was relieved; she had been wondering what kind of request Song Wenjun would make.

It turns out it was for Gu Huaizhou to take a concubine.

What puzzled her was that she had previously expressed this intention to Song Wenjun, but she had been rejected.

What's wrong with him now? He's suddenly become enlightened and is actually thinking about taking a concubine.

Zhou, with her cunning mind, always felt that Song Wenjun had ulterior motives.

She needs to ask her properly.

"Why did you suddenly decide to take a concubine?"

Song Wenjun's eyes reddened slightly, and she covered her nose with a handkerchief before recounting what had happened that morning.

After hearing this, Zhou felt completely relieved. It turned out that she was afraid Gu Huaizhou would abandon her, and this was her way of showing him goodwill.

Gu Huaizhou is a marquis; he has power and money.

For a woman from a merchant family to marry into a noble family, it must have been due to the great virtue accumulated by her ancestors.

"Mother, you have to help me this time," Song Wenjun said sincerely, as if she was afraid that Gu Huaizhou would abandon her.

Zhou was secretly pleased with herself. Look, they still have to ask her for help.

"What can I say to you? If you had been this sensible earlier, would my son still be angry with you?"

Song Wenjun hurriedly and modestly replied, "Mother is right. Right now, it's up to Mother to make the decision."

"Alright, you can go back now. Let me think about it." Madam Zhou waved her hand, telling Song Wenjun to go back and wait for news.

In fact, she had long intended to marry her distant niece to Gu Huaizhou.

In this way, her position in the mansion became even more secure.

Although Song Wenjun had given birth to a son, he was still an outsider, and she couldn't trust him.

However, her niece came from a less privileged background; she was an illegitimate daughter.

His father was the prefectural judge of Xuzhou, so perhaps he could help Gu Huaizhou.

Having made up his mind, Zhou hurriedly ordered someone to write a letter and send it to Xuzhou by fast horse.

……

In an effort to make Song Wenjun realize her mistake, Gu Huaizhou has been avoiding her these past few days, either staying in the study or sleeping elsewhere.

This suited Song Wenjun perfectly, since acting was both mentally and physically exhausting.

Jiang Miaoyin was also unusually quiet, seemingly hurt by Gu Huaizhou, and didn't leave the courtyard for several days.

Song Wenjun was happy to have some peace and quiet and lived her own life behind closed doors.

The people in the mansion were all good at reading people's expressions. Knowing that the couple was having a tiff, they all tried their best not to provoke Song Wenjun.

She finally had a few days of peace and quiet.

It wasn't until seven or eight days later that Zhou summoned Song Wenjun over.

“I’ve thought about what you mentioned to me last time. It’s not impossible, but if Huaizhou really takes a concubine, you mustn’t be jealous.”

Song Wenjun hurriedly and respectfully said, "Mother, don't worry. Since I brought this up, your daughter-in-law will naturally be magnanimous and understanding."

Seeing how obedient she was, Madam Zhou was very satisfied: "Alright, she'll be in the capital in a couple of days. Although my niece is a concubine's daughter, her father is still a governor, and she's been pampered like a precious jewel at home. She's just a country girl who doesn't know the manners of the capital. Just don't look down on her when she arrives."

“Since she is the daughter of the governor, she must be exceptional,” Song Wenjun said with a smile.

In her previous life, Zhou had mentioned to her early on that she wanted to arrange a concubine for Gu Huaizhou, and it was this distant cousin who had mentioned it to her.

At that time, Song Wenjun was completely devoted to Gu Huaizhou and refused to agree to anything.

Zhou harbored resentment and tormented her relentlessly.

In the end, the person was brought back.

However, Song Wenjun was very careful at the time and ultimately did not let her cousin succeed.

While she was busy fighting with her cousin, Gu Huaizhou colluded with the widow right under her nose, which inadvertently benefited them.

This time, she took the initiative and brought people into her residence to see how they would respond.

Two days later, my cousin entered the house.

With that scumbag Gu Huaizhou no longer around, Song Wenjun lived a leisurely and carefree life.

A good mood makes you look good.

Her complexion was rosy, with a rosy glow.

She exudes a mature charm, but her waist remains slender, making it impossible to tell that she has given birth.

When Qi's mother came to invite Song Wenjun, she was leaning against the window playing with her child.

The sunlight slanted through the window, casting a soft glow on Song Wenjun, creating an indescribable beauty.

"Aunt Qi is here." Xiao Tao saw Aunt Qi peeking into the house from the doorway, then lifted the curtain and looked at her sarcastically: "Why don't you come in?"

The fear of being dominated by Xiao Tao last time instantly gripped Qi's mother's entire body.

She felt the hairs on her body stand on end again; she dared not provoke Xiao Tao.

He chuckled twice and said ingratiatingly, "I just couldn't help but be captivated by the young master. He's so chubby and adorable. The First Madam sent me to invite the young mistress over. We have distinguished guests at the manor, and we would like to invite you to meet them."

Song Wenjun's heart skipped a beat; the distinguished guest was referring to her cousin, Xue Qingwan.

She finally arrived.