They had agreed that after Qin Sheng died, the manor would announce that Aunt Ye had passed away in the villa.

Then she will come back with a new identity.

"Jiaoniang".

Upon seeing Ye Jiaoniang, Old Madam Yin's expression softened considerably.

She had Granny Bi personally pour tea for Ye Jiaoniang and then invited Ye Jiaoniang to sit beside her, acting very affectionately.

However, fortunes change.

Now it's Ye Jiaoniang's turn to put on a cold face.

She didn't sit next to Madam Yin, but instead sat opposite her and asked casually, "How are you feeling?"

"There's nothing wrong, it's just that I'm getting old."

As she spoke, Madam Yin sighed heavily and said, "Jiao Niang, I never thought that after all these twists and turns, you would still be blessed in the end. It was all worth it for Wen Xiao's true feelings for you when he was still in Hushan."

"..."

Ye Jiaoniang had already seen through the old woman's true colors, and she sneered inwardly, but didn't respond to her words.

She only cares about herself now.

During this period, it was said that Aunt Ye had been sent out of the mansion, but in reality, she lived in Qingfeng Hutong with her mother.

The events that have occurred at the Yin residence these past few days have been widely publicized, and the mother and daughter have naturally heard about them as well.

Ye Jiaoniang was annoyed.

I never expected this old woman to be so useless.

You were quite capable when dealing with her, so why are you so ineffective against Qin Sheng?

After exchanging a few words, Ye Jiaoniang got to the point, "Madam, when can we arrange for me to enter the palace? We have the jade token and my mother is here. Since it's the truth, let them investigate if they want. What's there to worry about?"

If the mother and daughter had access to the high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital, why would they have to compromise like this?

"Don't be impatient."

Madam Yin said, "This matter needs to be handled slowly. If we act rashly, I'm afraid some trouble might arise."

She wasn't trying to scare Ye Jiaoniang with alarmist talk.

The original plan was to send Ye Jiaoniang away, and then, after Qin Sheng died, the manor would choose a time to announce the news of Ye Jiaoniang's death.

After they changed to a clean identity, Yin Wenxiao took the jade token from Ye Jiaoniang's mother and entered the palace.

If what Lady Ye said is true, then Jiao Niang is the current emperor's aunt and the regent's sister!

The precious daughter of the late Emperor Hui who was lost among the common people!

Then, it is said that Jiao Niang fell in love with Pingyin Bo Yin Wenxiao... everything happened naturally.

However, man proposes, God disposes. Who knew that Qin Sheng would not only survive but also cause such a mess.

It seems that both the Regent and His Majesty have strong opinions about Wenxiao.

If she hadn't secretly spent so much money to get those aristocratic families to help her, the Pingyin Marquis's Mansion might have already disappeared.

If they were to go to the Regent and His Majesty now… Old Madam Yin dared not let her son take that risk.

but---

Although they dared not approach the Regent or His Majesty, they were not without help; there was still Princess Wenhua.

Princess Wenhua was the eldest daughter of Emperor Xianhui, so she must have been very familiar with Emperor Xianhui's incognito visits back then.

But Madam Yin did not tell Ye Jiaoniang.

"..."

Ye Jiaoniang was somewhat distrustful of Old Madam Yin's words, but there was nothing she could do, so she left after a short while.

Granny Bi personally escorted Ye Jiaoniang out the back door, watched her get into the carriage, and the carriage slowly drove away in the cold winter wind.

When they turned back, they heard Old Madam Yin coughing.

"Madam---" Granny Bi hurriedly stepped forward to pat her back, then poured her a cup of hot tea and fed it to her.

"It's nothing..." After drinking some hot tea, Old Madam Yin felt a little better and asked, "Has Wenxiao returned?"

Judging by the time, he should have finished his punishment by now.

Since Yin Wenxuan was heavily pregnant, Old Madam Yin told her daughter not to come here unless necessary, so as not to disturb the fetus.

"You're back," said Granny Bi. "You're in the front yard. I've already asked the doctor to wait for you, so please don't worry."

Madam Yin nodded.

Granny Bi did not stay by the old lady's side as long as Granny Shi, and she was also part of the old lady's dowry.

The tacit understanding between Old Madam Yin and Granny Shi was something Granny Bi lacked.

"Madam, why didn't you tell Aunt Ye that we could take the route with Princess Wenhua?" Granny Bi couldn't help but ask.

The old lady had discussed this matter with the uncle and aunt before, and she was present at the meeting.

I don't know why, but when Aunt Ye came today, the old lady didn't mention this matter to her.

Old Madam Yin snorted: "Haven't you figured it out yet?"

Granny Bi was stunned: "What did you see?"

"Jiaoniang, things are different now. Do you think she still values ​​the position of Lady Pingyin?"

"..."

Granny Bi was startled, and then she heard the old lady say, "She's thinking of using us as stepping stones."

He paused, then asked, "Is there any movement from Zhefang Courtyard?"

Granny Bi quickly replied, "Don't worry, Madam, I have people watching over you. They'll report any news immediately."

Madam Yin nodded, feeling a bit too tired to continue, and slowly closed her eyes, leaning back on the couch to take a short rest.

They, mother and son, had completely severed ties with Qin Sheng, the Yin family, and the Qin family.

Qin Sheng actually wants to divorce her husband... Don't even think about it!

In the Pingyin Earl's household, only divorcing wives was acceptable; there was absolutely no reason to divorce a woman. This was Wenxiao's last act of dignity.

...

Yin Wenxiao had already returned, and Qin Sheng didn't want to waste a moment. She immediately took the letter of divorce and went to the front yard with her maid.

However, they were stopped.

"lady---"

Four guards stood watch outside the courtyard; each of them looked tall, imposing, and intimidating.

One of them stopped Qin Sheng and his servant, saying coldly, "The Lord has instructed that no one is allowed to enter."

"How dare you!"

Qiao'er immediately scolded, "Are you all blind? Don't you even know who this is! Can't the madam come in?"

"..."

The guards thought to themselves: Nonsense, the Lord clearly meant Madam when he said "anyone"!

But he dared not say it aloud.

No matter how much trouble the lady has caused in the mansion, at least on the surface, she is still the mistress.

"Okay, I won't go in."

Qin Sheng took a step back and handed the divorce letter she had written to the guards, saying, "Then take this in and give it to the Earl so he can stamp it."

The guards looked at each other, none of them daring to take the order, standing motionless like wooden stakes.

After waiting for a while, Qin Sheng gave up. It seemed that Yin Wenxiao knew she wanted to divorce him and was keeping an eye on her.

Who knew that just as they went out with their maid, they ran into the gatekeeper who came in to announce that someone from the Qin family had arrived.

"Granny Yu!"

Qin Sheng was delighted to see Granny Yu and quickly went to greet her, "Why are you here?"

Granny Yu's face and eyes were full of heartache. "Miss, it was Master and Madam who sent me to see you."