Qin Suling wandered outside the world for three days, until his mind became as clear as autumn water, and finally he stepped into the gate of the Qin Mansion again.

Before she crossed the threshold, the familiar noise came like a tide, as if to drown her.

She looked up and saw people in the mansion talking loudly, as if a storm was about to come.

Qin Suling's heart moved.

She heard shocking news - Qin Zhinan was going to divorce Sun.

Qin Suling was dressed in simple clothes, but her elegance could not be concealed.

Those eyes were like the brightest stars in the night sky, clear and deep, like the purest glass in the world.

She walked slowly into the crowd, each step seemed unhurried, as if she had an innate nobility.

When Qin Zhinan saw her, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but then he regained his composure.

He walked up to her and asked with concern, "Su Ling, where have you been these days? Why didn't you let your brother pick you up?"

Qin Suling smiled faintly and shook her head, "No need to bother, I'm not a spoiled person, I can go home by myself."

Sun listened at the side, and the smile on her face gradually froze.

She looked at Qin Suling's clear eyes and couldn't help feeling a chill in her heart.

Qin Suling's gaze swept across Sun and finally fell on Qin Zhinan.

She asked in a cold voice: "Brother wants to divorce sister-in-law? Why? Did sister-in-law do something wrong?"

Qin Zhinan's heart tightened when he heard this.

He had never seen Qin Suling's eyes so sharp. Those eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts and leave him nowhere to hide.

He took a deep breath, calmed himself, and said, "It's not her, it's me."

"you?"

Qin Suling frowned slightly, seeming a little puzzled, "Brother, why are you doing this? Is there any reason why you must divorce?"

Qin Zhinan felt a little guilty when she asked him this, but he still managed to remain calm and said, "Little sister, this is a matter between me and your sister-in-law, you don't need to ask any more questions. You should go back and have a rest, and let the servants clean up for you."

Qin Suling stood there motionless. She looked at Qin Zhinan firmly and said, "Brother, since you insist on getting a divorce, I have something to say. Since you rarely meet true love and you are the only one you can marry, divorce is indeed a way out. But sister-in-law gave birth to the eldest grandson and has always been virtuous and capable. She is not at fault. She should not bear this consequence. So, brother, if you really want to get a divorce from sister-in-law, then leave the house and go find your true love."

When these words were spoken, Qin Zhinan and Sun were both stunned.

They never thought that Qin Suling would say such a thing.

Sun tightened her arms around the child and her face turned pale as paper.

Qin Zhinan looked at Qin Suling in shock, as if he was looking at a stranger.

Qin Suling remained unmoved.

The despair on Sun's face was gradually dispelled by a smile, like the first ray of sunshine before dawn, weak but full of hope.

She secretly rejoiced in her heart that Qin Suling was indeed fair and selfless, which was what she expected.

"How can you force the eldest son of a family to leave the house empty-handed? You might as well expel me from the clan."

Qin Zhinan's voice was filled with reluctance and resentment, as if he was questioning, or mocking himself.

Qin Suling nodded slightly, her expression cold and firm, "That's fine. Since you don't care about the family's honor and give up everything for true love, you can be satisfied without the identity of the Qin family's heir. Sister-in-law, I'm tired. Please help me clean up the yard. I need to wash and rest. I will go to pay my respects to my grandmother tomorrow morning."

After hearing this, Sun was flustered. She nodded quickly and said, "Okay, I'll have someone clean it up right away."

She didn't dare to hesitate for a moment, for fear that this seemingly gentle but resolute sister-in-law would go back on her word.

"Thank you for your hard work, sister-in-law." Qin Suling said lightly and turned to leave.

At this moment, Sun felt mixed emotions. She knew she had no way out and could only cling to her sister-in-law as a lifeline.

"Sister-in-law, do you know whose family the girl that my brother likes is from?" Qin Suling suddenly turned around and asked.

Sun's face froze when she heard this. She was furious when she mentioned this. "I know. Everyone in the capital knows her now. She is the legitimate daughter of the Xu family in Huaiyang Marquis's mansion. Her name is Xu Yulian. She is only fifteen years old..."

Qin Suling listened quietly and developed a strong interest in this Miss Xu.

She imagined that the woman named Xu Yulian must be as described in the poem, gentle as jade and full of talent.

"The Xu family was granted this title by the emperor because of their lord's meritorious service in battle." Sun continued, "You should know that since the founding of the country, the royal family has been very stingy in bestowing titles and rewards, and has taken back quite a few. The Xu family is the only one that has been rewarded by the emperor."

After hearing this, Qin Suling was filled with even more respect for the Song family.

She asked, "She is a very outstanding person. My brother likes her. What is her attitude?"

Upon hearing this, Sun's face darkened.

"The people pursuing Miss Xu can line up from our house to the city gate, but your eldest brother can't even get a spot. He is just too eager to pursue her, but she has not agreed to marry him. He thinks that without us mother and son, he is more competitive, and Miss Xu will take a closer look at him."

A bitter smile appeared on Qin Suling's lips, but her mind was clear. She shook her head gently, as if she was mocking Qin Zhinan.

"Sister-in-law, please rest assured."

Qin Suling looked at Sun, whose eyes were slightly red, and said firmly, "I will never let Big Brother do anything impulsive or stupid."

When Sun heard this, a hint of gratitude flashed in her eyes, but was immediately overwhelmed by endless sorrow.

She whispered, "Thank you, Su Ling. They have forced me into a corner. If I really die, I will never let them do what they want."

Qin Suling was shocked when she heard this, and hurriedly advised: "Sister-in-law, you must not have such thoughts. If you die with resentment, you will turn into a fierce ghost and it will be difficult for you to enter reincarnation. At that time, you will only harm yourself and your family."

Sun was frightened by the word "evil ghost". Seeing her like this, Qin Suling continued, "Do you know what a hanged ghost looks like? Its tongue hangs long and its neck is broken. It looks extremely scary. Moreover, if no one collects it after death, it can only wander in the wilderness all day, suffering from the wind and rain."

Sun trembled all over when she heard this, her eyes full of fear, and she waved her hands repeatedly: "Stop talking, stop talking, I... I'm scared."

Qin Suling felt relieved when she saw this, knowing that Sun had given up the idea of ​​committing suicide.

She said a few words of comfort and then sent Sun back to rest.

After Sun left, Qin Suling returned to the room and saw that the food was already on the table.

She ate a few bites of food, then washed up and went to bed early.

Qin Suling got up early the next morning.

She straightened her appearance in front of the bronze mirror and told the maid, "I'm going to go see my grandmother and have breakfast with her. You don't have to follow me."

The maids nodded their heads in agreement, and Qin Suling walked towards the old lady's Shoukang Hall with a somewhat uneasy mood.

Old Madam Qin is Qin Shizhao's biological mother and the backbone of the Qin family.

However, this old lady had a stern personality and was intimidating without even getting angry, and she did not have the kindness of other old ladies.

When Qin Suling walked into Shoukang Hall, he saw the old lady sitting in the hall, with a look of dissatisfaction in her eyes.

Qin Suling stepped forward and saluted, saying respectfully: "Granddaughter-in-law Su Ling, pays respects to grandmother."

Madam Qin looked Qin Suling up and down, a trace of dissatisfaction flashed in her eyes. She scolded coldly: "I heard that you contradicted your father a few days ago? As a daughter of the Qin family, you are so uneducated. It really brings shame to our Qin family!"

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