Madam Song hasn't seen Mr. Song for three days in a row, no matter when she sends someone to invite him, they say that the old master hasn't returned yet, or he has gone to his concubine's room.

  She had never been in a cold war with her husband like this before, and she felt that every second was unbearable torture. After several days, she lost a whole circle of weight.

  The old woman slipped in silently, her face wearing a look of sorrow. As soon as she met the eyes of the lady, she hung her head and sighed: "The master has gone to rest elsewhere."

  It's like this again! Mrs. Song let out a heavy sigh from her chest, feeling dizzy and disoriented for half a day before she came to herself.

  She just made a mistake and the Song family punished her like this!

  As the day of entering the palace drew near, she felt both nervous and anxious, even more so because she didn't know what Old Lady and Old Master had in mind, making her uneasy. She couldn't help but get up, holding onto the armrest to steady herself, and said calmly: "Let's go to Sixth Miss's place."

  People under the eaves have to bow their heads, Song Dà Lǎoye and Sòng Jiā èr Lǎo are so angry with her because of Song Chǔ Yí. Thinking of this, her eyes dimmed slightly, feeling both sour and astringent in her heart, she adjusted her clothes and led the way out.

  Jin Ling and Jin Huan exchanged a glance, hastily packed up their things and followed, but both of them were nervous in their hearts. In the past, they had never taken any other girls except for Da Fang seriously, thinking that even if they got married, they would eventually separate, but now they could see how the situation was unfolding, and involuntarily, they had different thoughts in their minds.

  It turned out that when Madame Song arrived at the small pavilion in Ningde Temple, she was disappointed again. The green-clad maid was standing under the corridor doing needlework and saw her busily getting up: "Madame, our young lady is not at home, she just went to see the old lady."

  Madam Song did not dare to go to Ningde Hall and touch this nail, Old Madam Song had specially entrusted her to stay in her own room for the time being and reflect on herself.

  She nodded and indicated that she understood, then turned around and walked out. As soon as she stepped out the door, she ran into Jin Laoba with a look of urgency on her face. She thought something had happened again and asked, "What's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?"

  The old woman stopped in her tracks, and without daring to delay for a moment, she reported the matter rapidly: "Someone from the gatehouse came up and said that Commander Chen of the Imperial Guard has arrived."

  What's wrong with Chen Xiang?

  The madam instinctively thought of the day when the Su family was in trouble, and asked with a few uncertain and anxious words: "So late, what did he come for?"

  "She said she wanted to ask our family's old lady a few things." Jin Aiyi's voice was also trembling, presumably because she had heard Chen Xiang's name and was somewhat afraid: "The person is still waiting outside now."

  Madam calmed herself and immediately instructed Jin'niang: "Go find the master, tell him that Chen Daren has arrived outside. Tonight our old master is on duty."

  When something big happens, her husband can't just ignore his own people, right?

  The lady thought for a moment, then took Jinling and Jinhuan to Ningde Hall to see Chen. Since it was late at night and she only wanted to see Old Lady Song, it was clear that this wasn't an official visit. It wasn't an official visit, so it was just a somewhat special guest, nothing to be too flustered about, and it was more proper for her to go inform the old lady at this time.

  Old Lady Song was just pulling Song Chuyi to talk, and had just mentioned the matter of Mrs. Song when she heard that the big madam had arrived, and involuntarily let out a cold snort, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised.

  "Ask her what's the matter." Old Lady Song pointed at Yu Shu and said, "If she asks again whether we want to change the gauze windows and curtains, tell her it's not necessary, and ask her to go back and rest herself."

  Song Chuyi pulled Song old lady's collar, and Song old lady coughed, the rest of the unpleasant words didn't come out.

  "You too!" She turned around and scolded Song Chuyi: "At this time, what's the point of still caring about her face? A forty-year-old woman deceiving a nine-year-old child to send him to his death, and still being so cunning. This kind of person should be taught a lesson, only then will she remember the lesson."

  The majestic matriarch of the Song family, if she always acts in this manner, will undoubtedly make many mistakes and create numerous jokes in the future. Old Lady Song feels that to cure Mrs. Song's selfishness, she must administer a strong dose of medicine.

  "I know Grandma is worried about me." Song Chuyi personally peeled the grapes for Old Lady Song and picked them up with a jade skewer to hand over: "But Auntie is my elder after all, if you scold her in front of me, she'll feel embarrassed, and others will think you're biased towards me. In the end, misunderstandings will arise, which isn't good."

  Madam Song, or rather the Song family has no intention of replacing the matriarch, only wants to make Madam Song aware of her mistakes. A suitable cold shoulder and lesson are necessary, but once it exceeds a certain limit, it's easy for Madam Song or the Imperial Concubine to feel that they're being biased against themselves, which would not only fail to achieve the goal but also stir up trouble, making things very inappropriate.

  She deliberately made a scene in front of the madam to let her know that if she did something like this again, she would likely end up being abandoned by everyone.

  It seems now that her goal has almost been achieved, and it's time to stop while the going is good. Otherwise, there will be many troubles in the future, which are not worth it.

  Old Lady Song understood what Song Chuyi meant and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

  "Xiao Yi, this matter was indeed done by her without much consideration, and the Empress is too selfish." She stroked Song ChuYi's head, her gaze somewhat distant: "The Empress didn't used to be like this, perhaps it's because she has been in the palace for too long, so long that she has lost confidence and trust in her family. After this matter, I should have a good talk with her, she is alone in the deep palace, unaware of our plans outside, so she can only act on her own whims, which is not a solution."

  It's better to have a good talk, otherwise both sides will be unclear about each other's intentions, and that will lead to resentment, which is the greatest calamity.

  Song Chuyi nodded and then waved her hand at Yu Shu.

  Yu Shu also let out a sigh of relief, smiled and nodded at her, then turned around and left.

  The old lady was waiting outside, panting slightly, and when she saw Yushu come out, she couldn't help but feel a bit relieved, and a smile appeared on her face: "Is the old lady free?"

  "Miss Liu was just eating grapes with me, and it so happened that I wanted to invite you, and you arrived. " Yu Shu's words made Madame Song feel at ease, and she personally lifted the curtain to welcome Madame Song in: "Be careful, the outside has just been watered, don't slip."

  Madam Song entered the house and saw Old Lady Song and Song Chuyi both looking at her, she couldn't help but pull her handkerchief tighter, half a moment later she spoke softly: "Old lady, someone from the front gate just came to report that Commander Chen has come to request an audience with you."