He turned to Madam Ji and said, “Mother, I did indeed make a mistake in this matter, and Qin Lian acted on impulse. I firmly believe that she is pure and innocent. Mother, please retract the letter of divorce; consider it my plea to you.”

After speaking, Ji Yinli knelt down, his robes fluttering, and bowed to Madam Ji.

Upon seeing this, Gu Qinlian hurriedly jumped off the bed and knelt down at Madam Ji's feet.

"Mother-in-law, please forgive your daughter-in-law this time."

Seeing her daughter so groveling, Mrs. Song was heartbroken. Her precious daughter was now forced to kneel and beg in order to avoid being divorced and sent home.

However, under these circumstances, she could not afford to be petty, otherwise she would only make the situation worse.

Fortunately, the son-in-law was quite considerate and willing to support his daughter, so it can be said that the daughter's efforts were not in vain.

So she joined in the plea: "Mother-in-law, Yinli and Qinlian are deeply in love. Can you really bear to separate them? They are both at fault in this incident. Why don't we each take equal responsibility and let it go? If they can work together to live a happy life in the future, wouldn't that be better than anything else?"

Madam Ji seemed somewhat moved, and her tone softened slightly: "If you want me to let it go, it's not impossible, as long as..."

Madam Song hurriedly replied, "Whatever the conditions, mother-in-law, please feel free to make any requests. Qinlian is always filial and will definitely comply."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qinlian nodded repeatedly in agreement.

Seeing this, Madam Ji slowly revealed her thoughts: "Unless she can be magnanimous in the future and fully support Yinli's studies, and not let him lose face in front of outsiders like yesterday!"

She paused slightly, her expression softening, and continued her lecture: "Gu Qinlian, I am not a harsh mother-in-law. Reflect on yourself. Since you entered this family, what has been something you can do that is respectable and doesn't invite criticism?"

"Yinli is the hope of the Ji family and your future support. You should support him wholeheartedly, not bind him to your side. His social outings are also paving the way for the future. Even if he only had a few drinks last night, even if he had something with those singers and dancers, so what? Which man isn't like that?"

"The fact that he doesn't have multiple wives and concubines is already a great respect for you. Your husband respects you, and you should respect him in return; this is the true meaning of mutual respect. Husbands and wives share both honor and disgrace. Do you understand this principle?"

Although Gu Qinlian felt resentful, she dared not say anything at the moment and could only nod humbly: "Mother-in-law's words are right, and I will definitely keep them in mind."

Madam Ji was overjoyed to see the change in her attitude.

She really wanted to continue to teach Gu Qinlian a lesson and vent all the pent-up anger in her heart.

But she also understands that too much of a good thing can be bad, and that moderation is key.

Although Gu Qinlian's behavior was inappropriate last night, Ji Yinli's fault was greater.

He secretly used his wife's savings to indulge in pleasure, which even caused his wife to miscarry. If these things were to get out, Ji Yinli's future would be ruined.

So she stopped there and didn't delve any further.

Anyway, there's still plenty of time. Today's intimidation is enough to make Gu Qinlian unable to escape her control, and she will definitely be able to make her submit in the future.

Madam Ji sighed softly and said, "Since Yinli pleaded for you and you expressed remorse, I will temporarily withdraw this letter of divorce. But if there is a next time, no matter how eloquent you are, I will insist on divorcing you!"

Gu Qinlian quickly expressed her loyalty: "I will definitely remember your teachings and stop being unreasonable. I thank you, Mother-in-law, for giving me the opportunity to reform myself."

With a concerned expression, Madam Ji bent down and gently helped her up, her voice warm and full of concern: "Your health is still weak, so you must take good care of yourself. After all, you are now a married woman, and it is not proper for you to stay at your parents' home to recuperate. Why don't you come back home with us?"

Gu Qinlian pondered to herself, feeling a strong sense of resistance at the thought of the Ji family's chaotic state.

There are many things to consider when recovering from childbirth, and improper care could lead to health problems. The Ji family home is nowhere near as comfortable and pleasant as the Gu family home.

However, Madam Song firmly said, "What my mother-in-law says is absolutely right. Qinlian, you should go back with your mother-in-law and Yinli. I will visit you later, so you must behave yourself."

After all, Madam Ji had just withdrawn her letter of divorce, and the situation could not be allowed to worsen.

Besides, it's true that a daughter having her postpartum confinement at her parents' home can affect their luck. Later, she'll have to ask the Ji family to buy some red cloth and firecrackers to dispel this ominous atmosphere.

Both sides have made their positions clear, so even though Gu Qinlian was unwilling, she had no choice but to return to the Ji family.

Upon arriving at the Ji family residence, Ji Yinli made proper arrangements for Gu Qinlian's accommodations and then proceeded to Madam Ji's residence.

Upon entering the room, Ji Yinli bowed respectfully to Madam Ji: "Mother is truly wise and resourceful. Not only did she allow me to extricate myself from the Gu family unscathed, but she also firmly controlled Gu Qinlian. I admire her greatly."

Madam Ji smiled and said, "I never expected this strategy to be so effective, all thanks to Fuling's brilliant plan. If she hadn't given me advice, I wouldn't have been able to come up with such a wonderful plan."

As she spoke, she pulled Fuling, who had been serving her, to her side, patted her hand lightly, and smiled broadly: "How come I never noticed before that you are such a smart girl? If you hadn't reminded us to strike first, we would probably have been led by the nose by the Gu family. The way the Gu family is acting is really worrying, and I'm concerned about what kind of pressure they will put on my son."

Fuling smiled shyly and said, "Madam, you flatter me. I just didn't want to see you and the young master troubled by the Gu family, so I came up with this idea. I'm glad you don't find it troublesome."

Madam Ji said cheerfully, "No trouble at all. If you come across any similar good ideas in the future, you must give them serious consideration. Your third son is a good man; if he succeeds, you will surely enjoy great success in the future as well."

Fuling was overjoyed, but on the surface she maintained her docile and obedient demeanor.

After she came out of Madam Ji's room, Fuling revealed a smug smile and turned to walk towards the kitchen.

She planned to repay the old woman who had given her advice; for her, this was an unforgettable victory.

Originally, this ingenious idea was not conceived by her alone, but came from the hands of the experienced Granny Liao in the kitchen.

At dawn today, she had planned to go to Ji Yinli's place to try and persuade him to bring Gu Qinlian back, using her as a springboard for revenge. However, just as she was about to step out of her house, Granny Liao stopped her and cleverly offered this plan. After listening to it, she thought it was a brilliant idea, and immediately turned around and went to Madam Ji's place to present her own strategy.

Fuling carefully took out a piece of silver from her savings and put it into Granny Liao's hand: "Granny, thank you for your brilliant plan. You have really helped me this time."

With a smile, Granny Liao accepted the silver and said, "It is your own courage and wisdom that are truly remarkable. I was merely offering a slight reminder."