Song Wanning couldn't figure out where this maid came from, and didn't dare to agree easily. She just asked, "Who is your wife..."

Who knew that the little maid would actually keep it a secret, just looking at Song Wanning and smiling, "You'll know when you go there."

Nowadays, only those who can enter the Pingyuan Marquis Mansion are rich or noble. Seeing this, Song Wanning couldn't refuse to go, so she had to say goodbye to Mother Qin first, "Please tell Yuyuan that I will be back soon."

Mother Qin responded and watched Song Wanning follow the little maid to the backyard.

As soon as she entered the yard, Song Wanning saw a beautifully dressed woman coming towards her. She said with a smile, "I guess you are Miss Ning."

Song Wanning nodded slightly and looked at the woman in confusion, "You are..."

Li looked at Song Wanning's clothes and smiled in appreciation. She said, "I am Mrs. Li, the mistress of the Minister of Personnel's residence. I wanted to talk to Miss Ning, but I felt it would be presumptuous to send an invitation so suddenly. That's why I thought of taking advantage of this party to meet her."

Song Wanning looked at Li and now she understood.

A few days ago, the eldest son of the Shangshu family went to the Song Mansion to meet her. Today, the Shangshu's wife came again, perhaps wanting to see with her own eyes what kind of person Song Wanning was.

Song Wanning was surprised. If Li came, she was afraid that Zhao Ming and the other party would have already set their sights on her. Song Wanning had just escaped from that dangerous place and didn't want to marry again. However, she couldn't tell Li about her thoughts and could only wait to go home and talk to Song Jing.

Song Wanning said this, bowed to Li, and said softly, "Thank you, Madam, for your kindness."

Li chuckled and told Song Wanning about the Marquis' Mansion. "I've heard that Miss Ning is an extremely virtuous woman. She has been the mistress of the Marquis' Mansion for three years and has managed it very well."

After hearing this, Song Wanning smiled and said, "That's all just rumors. It's hard enough to manage the finances of the Marquis's family, let alone the daily duties of tending to the maids and servants. I wasn't doing a good job at the Marquis's house originally, I just managed to hold on, and then I handed over my housekeeping duties to Madam Fei of yours."

After hearing what Song Wanning said, Li Shi actually comforted Song Wanning, "You are still young, and it is not easy for you to do this."

Song Wanning couldn't figure out Li's thoughts, so she could only guess blindly. "This family's affairs are not simple, but they are not too difficult either. It's just Wanning's fault for being stupid. If it were someone else, I'm afraid they would do better than me."

Li looked at Song Wanning and stopped talking about the Marquis' Mansion. Instead, she said, "I heard that the chrysanthemums in Pingyuan Marquis' Mansion are in full bloom today. If Miss Ning has time, could you accompany me for a walk?"

Song Wanning only smiled and nodded, looking at Li, saying, "Madam, if you have a sincere invitation, I shouldn't refuse. However, I came here today to speak to Madam Liu at her request. I'm afraid there are many people admiring the chrysanthemums over there right now. I'm newly divorced, so I'm afraid that showing off in public might cause criticism. I hope Madam will understand."

Li's eyes were filled with regret after hearing this, but she still sighed and said, "Since that's the case, since I'm here, I'll go and see the chrysanthemums in the Marquis' Mansion by myself."

Song Wanning bid farewell to Li, crossed the small bridge of the Marquis' Mansion and walked towards the other end of the corridor again.

Mother Qin had already told Liu Yuyuan about this, and she turned back to wait for Song Wanning. Seeing Song Wanning, she quickly stepped forward and said with a smile, "Miss Ning, if you don't come soon, my grandmother will probably call to look for someone herself."

"It's hard for her to be so thoughtful."

Song Wanning breathed a sigh of relief, a sincere smile appeared on her face, and she followed Mother Qin to Liu Yuyuan's yard.

Liu Yuyuan had been waiting at the door for a long time. When she saw Song Wanning, she ran over and said with a smile, "It's so hard for me to meet you. I wonder who tripped you up in that yard. You haven't come for a long time."

"Don't blame me, though. If you hadn't invited so many people to your chrysanthemum banquet, would I have been stuck outside?" Song Wanning said, looking at Liu Yuyuan and grinning sweetly, "I haven't seen you for a while, and I see your chin has gotten a bit fatter."

Liu Yuyuan touched her chin and said angrily, "I've been staying in the house all day long with no one to talk to. It wouldn't be surprising if I gained some weight."

Liu Yuyuan said, looking Song Wanning around, "As for you, you look very different now than when I first met you. Miss Ning is still the beautiful Miss Ning."

Song Wanning reached out and tapped Liu Yuyuan's forehead, smiling and saying, "You are a mother now, why don't you look more dignified?"

Liu Yuyuan took Song Wanning's arm and walked into the house. "My life is pretty stable now, but you finally managed to crawl out of that pile of living dead. Are you thinking of finding a new husband?"

Song Wanning sighed and told Liu Yuyuan without hiding anything. "Now I've figured it out. No matter how good a husband you have, it's not as real as money. Instead of worrying about that big family, I'd rather think about how to make money. My father and brothers are officials at court, so they won't say anything if I don't get married."

"You're only seventeen now. Wouldn't it be a shame if you didn't get married?" Liu Yuyuan frowned and looked at Song Wanning. "There are countless good men in Shengjing now, but not all of them are as heartless as Wen Tingbai. It's better to find a good one."

Song Wanning picked up the tea Liu Yuyuan had prepared for her, propped up her chin with one hand and sighed, "I'm still remarrying, but I'm sure those men are only attracted by the reputation of my general's mansion. I don't think it's that interesting."

"You haven't seen it, so why do you think it's boring?" Liu Yuyuan stood up and smiled at Mother Qin at the door. "Mom, Wan Ning and I are going to the back mountain to look at the chrysanthemums. Where do you think the flowers are blooming best?"

Mother Qin, who had been with Liu Yuyuan for more than ten years, immediately understood what Liu Yuyuan meant and smiled, "Grandma, the flowers in the entire mansion are blooming well now, but there are only a few handsome men in the back mountain area."

"Okay, then let's go to the back mountain to appreciate the chrysanthemums." Liu Yuyuan pulled Song Wanning and was about to leave the yard.

Song Wanning was now at a loss for words, "Yuyuan, you said you came to talk to me today, why are you taking me to meet someone now?"

"Who are you meeting?" Liu Yuyuan, who was quite good at playing dumb, just blinked and said, "Aren't we going to appreciate the chrysanthemums? Besides, there are not only young men in the back mountain, but also many young ladies."

Song Wanning had no choice but to follow Liu Yuyuan to the back mountain. From afar, she saw a dozen handsome men lingering around, which was quite a sight.