Madam Qin was puzzled, but Sheng Yunrong smiled and said, "Mother, I already know about Miss Lingmeng. After all, she is my husband's childhood sweetheart, and I am willing to accept her as my wife."

"Ah?" Old Madam Qin was stunned.

Qin Fengyun, Qin Huaiyu, and Qin Moyuan also had different expressions, some were surprised, some were happy, and some were worried.

Qin Wenyuan was both surprised and happy.

The same question was lingering in their minds: How did Sheng Yunrong know Ling Meng?

Could it be that someone leaked this secret?

It took Old Madam Qin a long while to come back to her senses. A hint of surprise flashed across her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

She looked at Sheng Yunrong and said calmly, "Yunrong, what do you mean? Are you really willing to accept Lingmeng?"

Sheng Yunrong lowered her head slightly and said softly, "Mother, I do want to. I know that Miss Lingmeng and her husband have known each other since childhood and have a deep relationship. Now that I have become a member of the Qin family, I should consider the harmony of the Qin family."

Qin Wenyuan remained silent, with a complicated expression on his face. He looked at Sheng Yunrong, trying to figure out her intentions.

Madam Qin pondered for a moment and said, "Yunrong, you are a sensible woman. However, this matter is very serious, you should think twice before you act. After all, Lingmeng is a girl of special status. If she enters the sect, it may cause unnecessary disturbances."

Sheng Yunrong raised her head and said firmly, "Mother, I have thought it over carefully. I believe that as long as our family works together, we can resolve all difficulties."

Old Madam Qin looked at Sheng Yunrong, with a hint of admiration in her eyes. She sighed and said, "Since you have made up your mind, I won't say anything more. Wenyuan, what do you think?"

Qin Wenyuan pondered for a moment and said, "Mother, since Yunrong has made this decision, I naturally respect her opinion. However, I am still a little worried. Is Yunrong really willing to accept Lingmeng?"

Sheng Yunrong smiled softly upon hearing this and said, "Husband, don't worry. Since I said this, I mean it sincerely. I know how important Miss Lingmeng is to you. I am willing to live in peace with her and protect our home together."

Qin Wenyuan looked at Sheng Yunrong and felt a warm feeling in his heart.

Seeing this, Old Lady Qin was relieved. She clapped her hands and said with a smile, "In that case, I'll have to trouble Yunrong. I've also met Lingmeng a few times, and she is indeed a good child. As long as you and your wife are in harmony, I'll be relieved."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, mother. I will do my best to make this family more harmonious."

Qin Wenyuan suppressed his inner ecstasy, frowned slightly, stroked the butler's pair of cards in his hand, and asked in a deep voice: "Madam, why did the butler suddenly hand over the pair of cards? Is there something wrong with it?"

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, a sly look flashed in her eyes, and she said softly: "Wenyuan, don't you understand? I'm doing this for your own good. I heard that Miss Lingmeng is gentle and virtuous, and a reliable and good wife. I'm giving her the pair of cards, firstly so that she can help you share some housework, and secondly so that she can help you check on the situation at home."

After hearing this, Qin Wenyuan's expression eased a little, but he was still a little confused: "Madam, this housekeeper's card means the control of the Qin family, which cannot be easily handed over to others. Although Ling Meng is reliable, she is an outsider after all. Aren't you afraid that she will take control of the power in the family and be disadvantageous to the Qin family?"

Sheng Yunrong secretly thought that his pretentious and high-sounding posture was really laughable, and a trace of barely perceptible contempt flashed in her eyes: "Wenyuan, you don't use people you doubt, and you don't doubt people you use. Although Lingmeng is an outsider, when she marries into the Qin family, what's the difference between her and a member of the Qin family? Besides, I didn't give her the housekeeper's card completely, I just asked her to keep it temporarily. If there is anything wrong, I can take it back at any time."

After hearing this, Qin Wenyuan was silent for a moment and nodded: "Since Madam is so confident, I will believe you once. I hope Ling Meng can live up to your trust and truly become a good mistress of the Qin family."

Madam Qi showed a satisfied smile on her face: "Wenyuan, you are a wise child. Sheng Yunrong's idea is very good. I have liked Lingmeng since she was a child. I am relieved that she can become the housekeeper of the Qin family."

Sheng Yunrong coughed twice pretending to be weak: "Mother, you are too kind. I am doing this for the good of the Qin family. After all, I am not fully recovered yet, and I need someone to help me share the burden."

Madam Qi looked at Sheng Yunrong, a hint of dissatisfaction flashed in her eyes: "Yunrong, why are you doing this? You are the daughter-in-law of my Qin family, your health is important. You don't need to worry about the housekeeper's card game, just leave it to Lingmeng. Just focus on recuperating, don't worry about other things."

Sheng Yunrong sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes: "Mother, I know you care about me, but I can't always rely on you and Wen Yuan. I also have to do my part for the Qin family, otherwise I will feel uneasy."

After hearing this, Madam Qi's expression eased a little, and she gently patted Sheng Yunrong's hand: "In this case, then you should take good care of yourself, and leave the housekeeper's card-matching to Ling Meng. But you must remember, without a good body, how can you contribute to the Qin family?"

Sheng Yunrong nodded and smiled: "Mother, I understand. I will take good care of my body and do my best for the Qin family."

…

Everyone finished their dinner with their own thoughts. Sheng Yunrong had no appetite, so she ate a few mouthfuls of rice in a hurry, then left the dining room and wandered around the mansion to digest her food.

Inadvertently, I came to the gate of a very shabby and simple courtyard.

The door was half-closed, swaying in the wind, as if it would collapse at any time. Sheng Yunrong was curious and slowly opened the door, and what came into her eyes was a desolate scene.

She walked into the courtyard and saw Qin Moyuan sitting on a worn wooden bench in a dilapidated house, staring blankly out the window. Sheng Yunrong couldn't help but feel nervous and called softly, "Moyuan, is that you?"

Qin Moyuan rubbed his eyes and looked at Sheng Yunrong in surprise. He realized that his residence had been discovered by his mother. He stood up in a hurry and wanted to salute, but he tripped over a long bench with a broken leg in the house and almost fell down.

Sheng Yunrong quickly stepped forward to support him and asked with concern: "Mo Yuan, why do you live in such a shabby place?"

Qin Moyuan lowered his head in embarrassment, not knowing how to answer. Sheng Yunrong looked at his expression, and became more and more confused. She gently patted Qin Moyuan's shoulder and said softly: "Moyuan, raise your head and tell me, what is going on here?"

Qin Moyuan raised his head, a trace of fear flashed in his eyes. He bit his lower lip and finally mustered up the courage to say, "Mom, I know I am just your adopted son and I am not worthy of living in the mansion. I don't want to cause you trouble, so I chose here."

Sheng Yunrong's heart ached when she heard this. Tears welled up in her eyes. She hugged Qin Moyuan tightly and choked up, saying, "Moyuan, I'm sorry, I'm sorry for you. Don't worry, from now on, I will definitely let you live a good life!"

Qin Moyuan felt Sheng Yunrong's warmth, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.