A Beautiful Duchess with a Dark Heart – Chapter 59

Chapter 59: He Wants to Divorce

Wen Yu saw Madam Song’s expression: Mm, that’s about it.

Going too far is as bad as not going far enough.

So she changed the subject: “Aunt, since Yu’er was born, I have never seen my mother. Father… when he was away taking up his post, he had a wife and children. When things were good, we could see each other once during New Year’s, but when things were bad, we wouldn’t see each other for two or three years. Yu’er has never said this to anyone… I really miss my father, and want to be by his side. I am especially… envious of Second Sister!”

She seemed to be muttering to herself, her expression so forlorn…

Madam Song felt sorry for her, “That father of yours! In his studies and official duties, he is smart and ambitious. But in daily life, he is too careless.” How can he treat his legitimate eldest daughter like this?

“Father has his difficulties.”

“You have always been a good girl who is understanding and considerate!” Madam Song set the tone.

“Aunt praises me too much! This time, my father gave me mother’s dowry.” She narrowed her eyes happily.

“Hehe, I heard about this. However, you’re just a young girl, and you’ve never dealt with such things before. Taking on so many matters at once is really difficult. I was talking to your grandmother about this yesterday.”

“But Yu’er is happy in her heart. I look at the things left by my mother again and again. It’s just… not to hide it from you, I haven’t slept well for days. I’m just afraid of not doing well, failing to live up to my mother’s hard work, and also afraid of being laughed at by others!”

Madam Song disagreed, “Your mother’s spirit in heaven would only hope that you are safe and happy! As for the dowry, as long as you put your heart into it, she will not blame you no matter the results! And this matter has nothing to do with others, why should others laugh at you!?”

“Aunt’s words, Wen Yu is taught!” Wen Yu nodded solemnly.

She liked this attitude of hers very much.

“Aunt, just now at Xiangyun Pavilion, Yu’er saw Cousin handling matters. Oh my god, he looked so impressive! Alas, if Yu’er could have even one-tenth of Cousin’s ability, I would be overjoyed!”

“Hehe! Your cousin is naturally smart and hardworking. He started working at the age of twelve!”

“Yu’er will work hard. In the future, I hope that mother can be like you and be proud of having an outstanding daughter!”

“This girl, I watched you grow up. I know you very well: benevolent, righteous, devoted to protecting your loved ones, and well-mannered! Your mother will definitely be proud of you!”

Wen Yu blushed, laughing inwardly: In the previous life, you didn’t say that.

“Aiya, you’re a grown girl now, and it’s time to get engaged!” Seeing Wen Yu lower her head, Madam Song chuckled, “Aunt will keep an eye out for you!”

“Aunt, Yu’er won’t listen!”

“Okay, if you don’t listen, I’ll go talk to your grandmother! I will definitely find you a good marriage!””

“What Yu’er wants to ask Aunt to do is to talk to Cousin and help me with something. Don’t just think about getting benefits!”

Madam Song laughed out loud, her mood suddenly becoming bright and clear, “Silly girl, he was just teasing you!”

“When Yu’er gets things done smoothly and earns money, I’ll invite Aunt to eat at Baxianlou!”

“Okay! Aunt is waiting!”

The two laughed.

“Aunt, then… regarding Cousin’s Wife, Yu’er wants to apologize to Cousin’s Wife first. What do you think?”

“What are you thinking?” Madam Song was a little surprised.

“Look, Cousin and Cousin’s Wife have been married for many years, and they have Xiao Han’er. Just now, Cousin’s Wife was so angry, and Cousin was also angry. If they don’t apologize to each other, how will this end…”

These words completely dispelled Madam Song’s suspicion of her. She snorted again, “Apologize to each other”…

How can a husband apologize to his wife?!

“Speaking of Cousin’s Wife, she does have the capital to be proud! If Cousin takes the initiative to give in, it will probably be fine!”

Madam Song’s face darkened again, “The husband gives in to his wife?!”

“Aunt~~ Yu’er means: let’s turn big things into small things. Moreover, there was nothing wrong with this in the first place. I don’t even know what Cousin’s Wife was angry about… Ah?!”

Wen Yu suddenly realized she had misspoken and quickly stopped, feeling extremely embarrassed…

Madam Song found it funny, this girl!

“Hehe, Aunt! Yu’er is worried about you and Cousin. If this matter doesn’t end, it will be a torment. You have worked hard all your life, and you should be enjoying happiness. If you keep worrying about this, can you be happy?”

“Ai, you girl…” Madam Song patted Wen Yu’s small hand. Really, even more sensible than Wei Shi!

“Aunt, Yu’er really doesn’t want Aunt’s family to be unhappy. So, I thought of a good idea: Yu’er will go apologize to Cousin’s Wife. Let her hit or scold me as she pleases! If she still can’t get over it, Cousin can say a few soft words to her. Surely the clouds will disperse!”

Madam Song looked at her.

“Look, the two of them will be as good as before. When I have another little nephew, how beautiful will life be? Don’t you think so?”

“Hehe, you have it all figured out!”

“Don’t laugh at me! Only in this way can I feel at ease. Otherwise, I will really feel guilty! I really don’t want her to be angry with Cousin…”

Madam Song said, “Aunt appreciates your kindness. However, you don’t have to worry about this matter, your Cousin knows what he’s doing. If worst comes to worst, there’s still Aunt!”

“Ah! Really?! You said it!” Wen Yu’s eyes sparkled.

“Mm, I said it!”

“That’s good, that’s good. Aunt, please rest early, Yu’er is going back. Good night, Aunt!” Wen Yu hurriedly bowed, feeling relieved, and ran away with a smile.

“This girl!” Madam Song pointed at Wen Yu’s retreating figure and complained to her own mama.

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Wen Yu returned to her courtyard, and Nanny Song saw her.

She went back and said to Old Madam Wen, “The Eldest Miss, I don’t know where she went, she just came back now!”

Old Madam Wen snorted, “She’s very familiar with this place!” Thinking of Wen Yu’s attentiveness towards Madam Song, she felt uncomfortable.

Wen Yu returned to her room, and Yan Zhu asked, “How did it go?!”

“It’s fine!” Wen Yu put away her smile.

In this life, even if I don’t end up with Song Shang, I can’t let you stay in the Song family.

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Not long after Wen Yu left, Song Shang returned.

Madam Song hurriedly sat up straight and looked at her son. Seeing his eyes were bright and his mood was good, with only a faint smell of alcohol on him…

She felt relieved.

“Mother, I made you worry.”

“What are you talking about?! It’s nothing. But what do you plan to do next?”

“Mother… I want a divorce.”

Upon hearing this, Madam Song’s expression was unexpectedly calm, not showing any panic!

Song Shang was surprised…

“Son, is it because of Wen Yu?!” A mother knows her son best.

She had no more suspicion towards Wen Yu, but her suspicion towards her son was still there!

Song Shang did not answer, pulled a stool and sat beside his mother.

“I’ve been thinking about this for two years. Honestly, the fact that you don’t have a grandson yet is related to me.”

Madam Song did not speak, looking at Song Shang.

“I found out that the Wei family got close to Prince Wu two years ago, and they’re quite close.”

“What, how did it get involved with this?!”

“The Wei family… they’ve been doing well these years, they probably have higher aspirations. If that person wants to succeed, the money needed is not a small amount. I’m worried that the Song family will be sacrificed.”

“Ah?!” Madam Song was shocked.

“In the future, if that person succeeds, the Wei family will rise to the top, I’m afraid they will turn around and swallow me. But if that person fails, the Song family will definitely be implicated, and our entire family will not be able to escape.”

“Oh my god, is this true? I didn’t expect that we could be involved in this!” Madam Song broke out in a cold sweat.

“This is also the reason why I didn’t want to marry into the Wei family in the first place. Heh, they don’t have much ability, but their appetite is not small. And they dare to think, dare to act, and are shameless. For the sake of profit, they even sold their legitimate daughter! It’s really meaningless!”

“Then, if you divorce, will the Wei family agree? Will they be angry?”

Song Shang said, “Originally, I planned to delay it for a while longer. But now… in half a year, Prince Wu will enter the capital. If the Wei family wants to curry favor, they have to pay up. Then I will have something to negotiate with!”

“What will happen afterwards?”

“There’s nothing to worry about. Over the years, the Wei family’s little tricks haven’t escaped my eyes. If he is soft, I will give in a little. If he is hard, I won’t let him easily suppress me.”

“Son, apart from your deceased father, there is nothing in the Song family worth clinging to. As for property… we can live on bird’s nest or porridge. The safety of our mother and son is what matters.”

“I know, Mother, don’t worry!”

Madam Song had experienced storms, and although this turn was a bit sharp, she could still remain calm and said firmly, “I have nothing to worry about when you do things! Wei Shi… hehe, what she wants, I’m afraid we can’t give her! I respected her for so many years only because I love you! Otherwise… heh.”

“Thank you for your understanding, Mother.”

“Then… shouldn’t you arrange for a couple of people by your side! Give me a couple of grandsons first!”

“Hehe! Mother, you take good care of yourself. In the future, there will be a bunch of grandsons! When the time comes, you will be taking care of them, you can’t complain about back pain or leg pain!” Song Shang knew how to handle his mother best.

“How could that be!? I’m in good health!”

“Mm, to bring up this matter before your birthday, hehe… For the next two days, I need Mother to help me out.”

“Don’t worry!” Madam Song sneered, “What’s this little matter?”