Sheng Yunrong lowered her head slightly and replied softly: "Old Madam, Sheng Yunrong knows that she is extremely lucky. Being the daughter-in-law of the Qin family is a blessing that Sheng Yunrong has cultivated for several lifetimes."

Old Madam Qin smiled slightly, with a look of satisfaction in her eyes. She patted the seat beside her and motioned Sheng Yunrong to sit down.

"Please sit down. I called you here today because I want to have a good chat with you." said Old Lady Qin.

Sheng Yunrong sat down carefully, secretly rejoicing in her heart that being favored by the old lady was the greatest blessing in her life.

"Sheng Yunrong, do you know the family rules of the Qin family?" Old Madam Qin suddenly asked.

Sheng Yunrong immediately replied: "Sheng Yunrong knows that the Qin family's rules are strict and cannot be violated."

Madam Qin nodded, a hint of seriousness flashed in her eyes: "Then let me ask you, do you know how the daughter-in-law of the Qin family should act?"

Sheng Yunrong pondered for a moment and answered carefully: "Sheng Yunrong believes that the daughter-in-law of the Qin family should be gentle and virtuous, filial to the elders, live in harmony, and strictly abide by the family rules."

Madam Qin nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in her eyes: "Yes, I am glad that you understand this. But you have to know that the daughter-in-law of the Qin family should not only abide by the house rules, but more importantly, have a tolerant heart."

Sheng Yunrong was slightly stunned. She didn't expect that Madam Qin would value tolerance so much. She asked carefully, "Madam, Sheng Yunrong doesn't understand why tolerance is so important to the daughter-in-law of the Qin family?"

Old Madam Qin sighed softly, her eyes revealing endless emotion: "Sheng Yunrong, you may not know that the Qin Mansion has a long history and a large family, so it is inevitable that there will be some disputes. As the daughter-in-law of the Qin Mansion, you must learn to be tolerant in order to resolve these disputes and make the family harmonious."

Sheng Yunrong suddenly realized that she understood the good intentions of Mrs. Qin. She bowed her head slightly, indicating that she understood the old lady's teachings.

Madam Qin sat at the head of the table, with a hint of worry in her eyes. She stroked the jade ring in her hand and spoke slowly, "Sheng Yunrong, how did you get so lucky that you can become the daughter-in-law of my Qin Mansion?"

Sheng Yunrong lowered her head slightly, a blush appeared on her face, and she gently replied: "Mother, you are too kind. It is a great honor for the Sheng family to be able to marry into the Qin family."

Madam Qin nodded slightly, but the worry in her eyes did not diminish: "You know, the Qin Mansion is not a trivial place. You must learn to deal with the rules and dangers there."

Sheng Yunrong raised her head with a firm look in her eyes: "Don't worry, mother. Although the Sheng family is small, I have experienced the ups and downs of the family and know how difficult it is. I will study hard and live up to the expectations of the Qin family."

Madam Qin's eyes flashed with approval, and she turned to the maid beside her: "Go, bring the copy of 'The Qin Family Rules'."

The maid responded and left, and soon brought back the thick book of family rules. Old Madam Qin handed it to Sheng Yunrong: "This book of family rules is the inheritance of the Qin family for hundreds of years. You must study it carefully."

Sheng Yunrong took the family rules, placed them respectfully on the table, and replied softly: "Don't worry, mother, I will study hard."

…

The next day.

Madam Qin gritted her teeth and swallowed her annoyance reluctantly: "Where's Sheng Yunrong? Why doesn't she come out to see me?"

As soon as the voice fell, the maid Xiang Zhu immediately walked towards the inner room, and soon, she led Sheng Yunrong out. Sheng Yunrong was wearing a light blue silk dress, with a smile on her face and light steps, but the smile seemed a bit forced.

"Mother." Sheng Yunrong called softly and lowered her head.

Old Madam Qin looked at Sheng Yunrong with a complicated expression. She had originally expected a daughter-in-law who could assist her husband and manage the household affairs, not a woman like Sheng Yunrong who seemed weak but was actually tough inside.

"Why don't you come out to see me?" Old Madam Qin asked coldly.

Sheng Yunrong raised her head, a trace of panic flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure: "Mother, I...I felt a little unwell, so I didn't come out in time."

Madam Qin sneered, "Uncomfortable? Your discomfort means you won't come out to see me?"

Sheng Yunrong did not answer, but just lowered her head silently.

Xiang Zhu looked at this scene and couldn't help but worry for Sheng Yunrong.

Old Madam Qin had high expectations for Sheng Yunrong, but Sheng Yunrong's fragility obviously did not meet Old Madam Qin's expectations.

"Mother, Sheng Yunrong..." Xiang Zhu wanted to defend Sheng Yunrong, but was interrupted by Old Madam Qin.

"Xiang Zhu, go down." Old Madam Qin said coldly.

Xiang Zhu had no choice but to lower his head and retreat.

"Sheng Yunrong, do you know why I let you marry into the Qin family?" Old Madam Qin looked at Sheng Yunrong with a cold tone.

Sheng Yunrong shook her head: "Mother, I don't know."

"Because your father is the benefactor of my Qin family, I promised him that I would let you live a good life." Old Madam Qin said, "But, with your behavior like this, how can I be assured of handing over the Qin family to you?"

A trace of sadness flashed in Sheng Yunrong's eyes, but she remained calm: "Mother, I will try my best."

Old Madam Qin looked at Sheng Yunrong and couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

It wasn’t Sheng Yunrong’s fault that she was weak, but she just couldn’t accept such a daughter-in-law.

"You can go down." Old Madam Qin waved her hand.

Sheng Yunrong retreated silently, her back looking so weak.

Xiang Zhu looked at Sheng Yunrong's back and couldn't help feeling emotional.

"Madam, Madam..." Xiang Zhu couldn't help but speak again.

"I know what you want to say." Old Madam Qin interrupted Xiang Zhu, "It's just that I can't accept such a daughter-in-law."

In the back garden, Sheng Yunrong was sitting alone in the pavilion, with deep melancholy in her eyes.

"Madam." Xiang Zhu walked into the pavilion and called softly.

Sheng Yunrong raised her head, looked at Xiang Zhu, and smiled slightly: "Xiang Zhu, you are here."

Xiang Zhu looked at Sheng Yunrong's smile and felt a pang of sadness in his heart.

"Madam, you..." Xiang Zhu wanted to comfort Yunrong, but didn't know what to say.

Sheng Yunrong gently held Xiang Zhu's hand: "Xiang Zhu, I know my current situation is very difficult, but I will persevere."

Xiang Zhu looked at Sheng Yunrong with a flash of admiration in his eyes. As night fell, the lights in the Qin Mansion gradually lit up, and Sheng Yunrong and Xiang Zhu returned to their respective rooms.

Old Madam Qin sat alone in the study, looking at the moonlight outside the window, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

"Madam." Xiang Zhu's voice sounded outside the door.

Madam Qin turned her head and looked at Xiang Zhu: "Come in."

Xiang Zhu walked into the study, looked at Old Madam Qin, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Old Madam, are you really...?"

Madam Qin raised her head and looked at Xiang Zhu: "I know what you want to say, but I can't accept it."

Xiang Zhu was silent. No one could change Madam Qin's decision.

However, she couldn't bear to see Sheng Yunrong suffering so much, and she decided to find a way to help Sheng Yunrong no matter what.

Sheng Yunrong's tenacity is beyond her reach.

"Madam, don't worry, I will always be by your side and accompany you through this difficult time." Xiang Zhu said firmly.

Sheng Yunrong smiled and nodded: "Thank you, Xiang Zhu."