That very night, the Yongning Marquis's residence erupted in commotion because Zhou's father wanted to take Zhou Yujie over to raise him personally.

Zhou Shiyuan naturally disagreed, and the father and son had a big argument that escalated into a major conflict.

Yuan Zhao didn't say anything after hearing the news. This was something she had expected, or rather, something that was already in her plan.

"Miss, the old lady has already passed away."

Linglong reported the latest news.

Hearing this, Yuan Zhao smiled:

"The old lady has truly devoted herself to the entire Marquis's mansion."

Did she think she could make any difference?

Did she think her son and grandson would treat her with the same respect as before?

Yuan Zhao gave a mocking laugh.

Rong Ruo glanced at Yuan Zhao, then unconsciously began to fiddle with the jade thumb ring on his thumb again.

"Go and inquire again."

Yuan Zhao spoke.

"yes."

Linglong went there happily, and seeing the misfortune befall the Yongning Marquis's mansion made her happier than anyone else.

After Linglong left, Rongruo suddenly spoke:

"Why haven't you changed the names of those two maids yet?"

Yuan Zhao was taken aback, clearly not expecting Rong Ruo to still remember this matter.

Although Qingcheng and Hongzhao stayed in her courtyard, she did not treat them as her own people.

In her heart, she knew that these two people would eventually have to be returned to Rong Ruo.

She assumed it was an unspoken understanding, but who knew Rong Ruo would actually ask such a question? She glanced at Rong Ruo and carefully asked, "..."

"I have asked Feng and Linglong enough. Qingcheng and Hongzhao are too beautiful for me to handle."

"oh?"

Rong Ruo raised an eyebrow, his voice rising as he slowly said:

"I do not find them beautiful."

Yuan Zhao: "..."

Yuan Zhao glanced at Rong Ruo with a complicated expression. In his eyes, there were probably no beautiful people, after all, he himself was so stunningly beautiful.

She naturally wouldn't dare say that aloud, so she could only say it tactfully:

"They are much prettier than me. With such maids by my side, how am I supposed to find a good match in the future!"

She only said this to appease Rong Ruo, but she didn't expect Rong Ruo's eyes to turn cold immediately.

He thought of what his father and brothers from that Japanese family had said.

They thought that was their plan, but they never expected that this woman would also have such thoughts.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look closely at Yuan Zhao.

Yuan Zhao is not a top-tier beauty; her appearance is indeed not as beautiful as Qingcheng and Hong Zhao. However, true beauty lies in the bone structure, not just the skin, and her bone structure is more beautiful than that of Qingcheng and Hong Zhao.

Her bright, expressive eyes are especially captivating.

Yuan Zhao is the kind of person you won't forget once you've seen them, while Qing Cheng and the others are the kind of people who are stunning at first glance, but when you think about them carefully, you find that you can't remember what they look like at all.

A good match?

This woman is still thinking about a good match?

For some reason, the thought that she was still thinking about finding a good match made Rongruo feel extremely uncomfortable.

"You're still not giving up."

"You've found Zhou Shiyuan, but he hasn't shown you what a man really is."

Rong Ruo spoke coldly.

Yuan Zhao felt that it was strange for Rong Ruo to say these words. Wasn't he insulting himself as well?

However, considering that he could only be considered half a man, Yuan Zhao felt relieved.

She had long heard that eunuchs often had some strange ailments, and she figured Rong Ruo was no exception.

She remained silent, but Rong Ruo took her silence as consent.

He snorted coldly:

"Can't you live without a man even for a day?"

You're truly despicable!