Madam Qin sighed, looked at Qin Wenyuan, and said sternly: "Wenyuan, look at how you treated Sheng Yunrong back then? You were too kind to her and indulged her blindly, making her more and more lawless! You should have let her know earlier that in this family, there is only obedience and no room for resistance."

Qin Wenyuan frowned, looked at his mother in confusion, and said doubtfully: "Mother, I understand what you mean, but I always believe that husband and wife should respect each other and value harmony. If I use tough measures to treat Sheng Yunrong, I am afraid that our relationship will be affected."

Old Madam Qin widened her eyes and said angrily, "Influence? Look at you now, Sheng Yunrong's temper is getting worse and worse, what feelings do you have? You are indulging her and letting her ride on your head! Have you forgotten how I taught you back then? You should let her know who is the master in this family!"

Qin Wenyuan was silent for a moment, then sighed and said, "Mom, I know what you said makes sense, but I don't think she's a bad girl, she just has a bad temper. Also, I'm worried that if I suddenly change my attitude, she won't be able to accept it, which will lead to an intensification of the conflict between us."

Madam Qin's face turned pale, and she said coldly: "The contradiction has intensified? Don't you know that the contradiction has already existed, but you have been avoiding it! Look at your life now, what happiness can you talk about? You have been completely taken advantage of by Sheng Yunrong, and you still dare to say that she is not bad?"

Qin Wenyuan bowed his head and said nothing, his heart full of contradictions. Seeing this, Old Lady Qin softened her tone and said, "Wenyuan, I know you are a filial son, but you have to understand that sometimes you have to make decisions when dealing with your relatives. If you don't discipline Sheng Yunrong, she will only become more and more unbridled, and then this family will be ruined."

Qin Wenyuan raised his head and looked at his mother, with a firm look in his eyes: "Mother, I understand. I will try to change my attitude towards Sheng Yunrong and let her know that this home is not a place where she can do whatever she wants."

Madam Qin nodded slightly, with a relieved smile on her face: "Okay, Wenyuan, I believe you. Remember, when dealing with your wife, including Lingmeng who is about to come in, you must use both kindness and severity to let her know that you are the master of this family."

"I understand, son!" Qin Wenyuan nodded in response.

Madam Qin was beaming with joy, and said with some complacency, "Wenyuan, look at how obedient Sheng Yunrong has become now. I have poisoned her, and she is no longer able to stop us. This is the success of our strategy."

Qin Wenyuan's eyes flashed with respect, and he smiled and responded: "Mother is wise, and I admire you very much. Sheng Yunrong is indeed difficult to deal with. If it weren't for your wisdom, I'm afraid we wouldn't be so successful."

After hearing this, Madam Qin showed a satisfied smile on her face and gently patted Qin Wenyuan's hand: "Wenyuan, I am relieved that you can understand my painstaking efforts. Over the years, I have also taken great pains for the peace of the Qin Mansion. Now, you can finally get what you wish for, marry Lingmeng, and manage the Qin Mansion together."

Qin Wenyuan's eyes flashed with gratitude, and he said, "Mother, I will remember this in my heart. Ling Meng is a good woman, she is smart and virtuous. With her help, the Qin family will surely prosper."

As the two were talking, Madam Qin suddenly thought of something and said, "Wenyuan, after Lingmeng gets married, you must select some good things from the storehouse for her daily use. After all, she is the young lady of our Qin Mansion, and we cannot let her suffer any grievances in this regard."

Qin Wenyuan's worry turned into joy, and he nodded and agreed: "Don't worry, mother, I will definitely choose carefully and make Lingmeng satisfied."

Old Madam Qin looked at the treasures and jewelry scattered all over the floor, smiling until her eyes narrowed into slits, and said, "Sheng Yunrong, that silly woman, is really the lucky star of our family. Look at all these treasures, which one was not earned by her for our Qin family? Her contribution is really not in vain."

Qin Wenyuan sat aside with a complicated expression. He looked at his mother's face full of joy, but he was worried.

He was worried that Sheng Yunrong's family would come and cause trouble once they learned that he had remarried.

"Mother, if the people from the Sheng family knew about our situation, they probably wouldn't let us go easily." Qin Wenyuan said with a frown.

Madam Qin patted her son's hand gently and said with a smile: "Wenyuan, you don't have to worry. The Sheng family has been controlled by our little trick, and they dare not cause trouble again."

Qin Wenyuan looked at his mother in confusion, not understanding why she was so confident.

Madam Qin smiled mysteriously and said, "Have you forgotten? We once deliberately spread the word that the Sheng family was secretly selling private salt and making counterfeit money, and that they have been targeted by the government. They are now busy with their own affairs, so how can they have the energy to take care of our affairs?"

Qin Wenyuan suddenly realized, and most of the worries in his heart instantly dissipated. He looked at his mother with respect in his eyes: "Mom, you are so smart. I didn't even think of this."

…

The South Study at this time.

Qin Moyuan finished reviewing his latest lessons under Sheng Yunrong's guidance. He suddenly raised his little face and looked at Sheng Yunrong worriedly, saying, "Mother, I heard that father is going to marry Ling Meng, and I'm very worried. She's not an easy woman to deal with, and I'm worried that she will threaten the peace of our family."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, with a hint of determination in her eyes. She gently patted the back of Qin Moyuan's hand and said, "Yuan'er, you are a smart child. The fact that you can perceive these things shows that you have grown up and become sensible."

Sheng Yunrong sat at the table and motioned Qin Moyuan to sit opposite her.

"Do you know why I have never complained since your father decided to marry Miss Lingmeng?" Sheng Yunrong asked slowly.

Qin Moyuan shook his head and looked at his mother in confusion.

Sheng Yunrong sighed, with a hint of bitterness in her eyes: "Because I know that not everyone in this world can be what we want. Sometimes, we need to learn to tolerate and accept in order to better protect the people we love."

Qin Moyuan nodded, not quite understanding, but still a little worried: "Then mother, are you sure you can handle all this?"

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, her eyes full of confidence: "Yuan'er, don't worry, mother knows what's going on. Although Ling Meng is very capable, she is still far from being able to pull off any tricks in front of me."

Qin Moyuan looked into his mother's eyes, and the worry in his heart gradually dissipated.

Sheng Yunrong returned to the inner room and saw that only Xiang Zhu was in the room, but Ziying was nowhere to be seen. She was immediately confused and angry, so she called Xiang Zhu to her and asked seriously, "Where is Ziying? Why can't I see her?"