But Master Zhu was determined to give it away, as if they would be considered to have ulterior motives if they didn't accept it. In short, he threw down the goods and hurriedly left with the caravan.

Watching Master Zhu and the others flee in disarray, Song Tan shrugged. This was truly an unexpected gain; it wasn't simply to help the caravan after all.

They only wanted to ensure their own safe departure, but their actions terrified everyone, and they all fled instead.

They encountered no further danger on the road ahead and traveled for another month before arriving at Changye City, where they had helped a young man more than a year ago.

Ren Yufeng was extremely grateful to them at the time and repeatedly told them that if they had the chance to come to Changye City again, they must come and find him.

Originally, Song Tantan and Ye Moxun did not intend to disturb him, but because they were afraid that Heng'er and Shuang'er would not be able to handle it, they decided to stay in Changye City for a few more days.

That day, they went to the largest restaurant in Changye City for dinner. Unexpectedly, they ran into an acquaintance as soon as they entered. Ren Yufeng recognized them first.

At that time, Ye Moxun had a handkerchief covering his face. The scratches on his face had healed, scabbed over, and new flesh had grown where the scabs had fallen off. The flesh was tender and red, and the scratches crisscrossed his face, making it look rather indescribable.

It looks like a skin disease.

But Ren Yufeng recognized him at a glance. At that time, Ren Yufeng was chatting with his business partner and was about to go into the private room to discuss things in detail. Unexpectedly, as soon as he reached the stairwell, he noticed a group of people who looked quite familiar as they entered through the door.

He quickly recognized the person as his great benefactor, and excitedly strode forward to greet him, "Brother Ye, Miss Song, it really is you! When did you arrive in Changye City? Why didn't you go to the Ren residence to look for me?"

Ye Moxun was in a bad mood because the injury on his face had not yet healed, so he didn't really want to talk to anyone at the moment.

"We just arrived yesterday and haven't had a chance to visit yet. How have Mr. and Mrs. Ren been these past two years?" Ren Yufeng has inherited the family business and is now the head of the Ren family, so he can now be addressed as "Master."

"My wife and I are both well, but we miss you and Brother Ye. You should have come directly to the Ren residence so that my wife and I could have entertained you. Why did you have to stay at an inn?" Ren Yufeng looked somewhat disappointed that his two benefactors were treating him so distantly.

He then insisted on taking Ye Moxun and his group to stay at the Ren residence. Unable to refuse him, Ye Moxun, Song Tantan, and the others had no choice but to move to the Ren residence for a few days.

Upon arriving at the Ren residence, Song Tantan noticed that Shen Miao's belly was slightly protruding, indicating that she was pregnant. It had been four years since she and Ren Yufeng had been married, but due to Ren Yufeng's issues, they had never consummated their marriage, so it was impossible for them to have a child.

Later, Ren Yufeng regained his family property, and life should have returned to normal. Unexpectedly, she became pregnant now. What surprised Song Tantan even more was that Ren Yufeng had actually taken a concubine.

The concubine was beautiful and slender, delicate and pitiful, the type of woman men liked. She also gave birth to Ren Yufeng's eldest daughter.

After exchanging pleasantries with Ren Yufeng and his wife, Ye Moxun stayed in the front yard to catch up with Ren Yufeng. In fact, Ren Yufeng did most of the talking, while Ye Moxun listened and only occasionally responded.

Song Tantan and Song Zhuiyan were led to the backyard by Shen Miao. "The rooms have already been prepared by the maids. You two can have some tea with me in the pavilion in the garden, and we can have a good chat."

Shen Miao was very happy to see Song Tantan arrive. She thought that if it weren't for Miss Song and Young Master Ye, she and her husband would not know what would have happened to them.

"Mrs. Ren, how have you been these past two years? Is this your first pregnancy?" Song Tantan couldn't help but gossip. Ren Yufeng took a concubine just a few months after bringing home his property. Shen Miao looked rosy-cheeked and seemed to be doing quite well.

Doesn't she mind at all?

"Of course it's good. It's all thanks to you and Young Master Ye that my husband and I are where we are today." Shen Miao smiled gently, one hand lightly stroking her slightly protruding belly.

"At that time, you and Young Master Ye were in a hurry to leave, and we couldn't keep you for a few more days. A month after you left, my husband and I held a wedding banquet and formally bowed to each other and entered the bridal chamber."

Unfortunately, several months passed without any sign of pregnancy, which worried both her and her mother.

After returning to the Ren family, Ren Yufeng was very busy every day. He had to support the family business, which was not easy. Moreover, the previous managers could no longer be used, and he had to find suitable people again.

During the transition period, many things fell on Ren Yufeng's shoulders. He had to do everything himself and didn't feel comfortable entrusting it to people he didn't trust.

Later, as the business gradually got on track and grew bigger, the number of social engagements increased. Today, I would have drinks with one employer, and tomorrow, I would have tea with another.

No one knows when he started going in and out of brothels. Ren Yufeng's concubine was brought back from a brothel by him. It is said that the day was the concubine's first time selling herself.

After spending a night with the woman, Ren Yufeng fell in love with her, spent money to redeem her, and made her his concubine. The concubine was very fertile and became pregnant a month later.

"That baby is two months old and looks quite adorable." Shen Miao seemed completely unpleasant, and her sincere smile suggested that she also regarded the child as her own.

Song Tantan couldn't understand her thought process. After hesitating for a moment, she tentatively asked, "Don't you mind if your husband takes a concubine? And if he has a child with another woman, aren't you angry?"

"When I first found out about this, I felt uncomfortable. That day, my husband came to talk to me about taking a concubine and hoped that I would agree. I felt like my heart was being gnawed by ants, and I was extremely uncomfortable."

Although her husband came to seek her opinion, he was the one who made all the decisions at home. Although she was properly married, she was a daughter from a poor family, and suddenly she became the wife of a wealthy family.

She and her mother were both happy and often anxious, fearing that one day her husband might suddenly change his mind, divorce her, and drive them away.

In short, living in this grand mansion, both mother and daughter felt a bit breathless. The mother often advised her to be considerate and gentle, so as not to let her husband grow tired of her.

Knowing that her husband wanted to take a concubine, her mother advised her to be more tolerant and open-minded. She said that in wealthy families, which master didn't take concubines? Which family didn't have several concubines?

"The right thing to do is to stay in the position of the original husband. No matter how gentle and charming those concubines are, they still have to kowtow to you. Don't worry about it. Take them if you want. Just live your own life."

Old Mrs. Shen is a typical example of feudal thinking.

They think it's normal for men to have multiple wives and concubines, and there's nothing unacceptable about it. It would be strange if wealthy families didn't take concubines. They couldn't let their daughter get a bad reputation for being jealous and intolerant.

Although she was an old woman from the countryside and didn't know many of the customs, she knew how to ask around. If she couldn't find anyone, she would look for a storyteller. As long as she was willing to pay money, the storyteller would tell her anything.

She used to be sickly from poverty, but after recuperating at the Ren family for half a year, she's become much healthier and even has the energy to help her daughter with her plans.

She believes she has helped her daughter a lot.