i replied softly, "If my husband commits a crime in the future, he will sign a divorce letter. In this way, we dissolve our marital relationship. At that time, Madam can take the evidence to sue me, a...Although Grandma Qiao never directly harmed Meng Chengyu's life, she was an accomplice and knew about it. Knowing without reporting is punishable by the master's family.

But, Mrs. Sun kept Qiao, taking her away from the others. She did this so she could give her to her daughter Meng Jin'yu, who would have a reliable grandmother to help her and make things twice as easy.

However, before these Suns could have a chance to tell Meng Jingyu and Qiao Mamá, they were abandoned by Meng Dongyuan. He ordered the wet nurse to pack her things and throw her out of Yongchang Bo's mansion.

Although Grandma Qiao was still at Yongchang Marquis' Mansion and hadn't been sold yet, she used to be Madam Sun's personal nanny. Because of this past connection, other servants scorned, ridiculed, and ostracized her, refusing to associate with her. Now that Madam Sun was no longer at the Meng family, Grandma Qiao couldn't do work in her old courtyard anymore and was relegated to doing menial tasks. She also lived in the worst place.

Now Meng Jinyu was afraid that if she interacted with her mother's confidants, Meng Dongyuan and Old Madam Meng would find out and scold her. She didn't extend an olive branch to Qiao MaMa, taking her in to her own courtyard. She even turned her head away when she saw Qiao MaMa.

Upon seeing this, Grandma Qiao no longer wished to see Meng Jin Yu. She had initially planned to leave Yongchang Marquis's Mansion, but considering that the Madam had protected her at the most critical moment, she thought about staying by Second Miss's side and helping her out. However, it was clear that Second Miss did not want any dealings with her, so she no longer pressed the issue.

But wanting to leave wasn't easy either. She hadn't received her deed of ownership, and leaving required the old mistress's permission. She was afraid that if she went to ask the old mistress, because of the wife's influence, the old mistress wouldn't set her free, but instead would sell her off.

When the night is deep and all is quiet.

Grandma Qiao was just about to rest when she saw a figure on the ground, which startled her so much that her face turned pale. She slowly turned around and, upon seeing a familiar person, she finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Miss Chan'er, how did you come here Did the eldest miss have any further instructions"

Chan'er replied, "Our mistress said that if you and your son want to leave the Meng family, come see her tomorrow.

Grandma Qiao seemed a little surprised. This was like having a pillow delivered right when you were sleepy. She had been worried about how to leave the troubled Meng family, so she immediately asked, "Miss Chan'er, where is the young lady planning to meet"

Chán'er replied, "You'll know tomorrow. I will come for you tomorrow, but disguise yourself first, so it's more secure."

Grandma Qiao dared not object and hurriedly nodded in agreement.

That night, Chan'er stayed with Qiao MaMa to avoid back and forth trips.

The next morning.

After getting up and washing, Grandma Qiao dressed up and thought about going out through the back door. Unexpectedly, Chan'er was carrying her and leaped over the walls directly, then got on a carriage and finally reached Cha Ran Ju. She followed Chan'er to the private room.

Upon entering the room, Qiao Mama discovered that Meng Jin Yao was already waiting inside. She hurriedly stepped forward and bowed in respect: "This servant greets the young mistress."

Meng Jinyao nodded slightly: "Let's sit down and talk first."

Grandma Qiao responded with a nod and sat down, then asked nervously, "What can I do for you, young miss"

Meng Jinyao asked in a soft voice, "The Sun family has come to an end, yet they spared you. Do you regret doing things for me"

Grandma Qiao was stunned for a moment, then quickly shook her head and replied truthfully, “I have never regretted it. I thought that since I hadn’t gotten my release papers, leaving the Meng family wouldn’t be easy. So I stayed by Second Miss’s side to do things, repaying Madam’s kindness, but Second Miss didn’t want to keep me.”

Upon hearing this, Meng Jin Yao gave her a deep look and chuckled lightly, "Grandmother Qiao is indeed deeply affectionate, but you stayed by her side after plotting against her mother. Aren't you afraid of being exposed"

Grandmother Qiao was not stupid and quickly understood the eldest daughter's meaning. If she stayed by the second daughter's side, wouldn't she be on the opposite side of the eldest daughter since the two sisters were at odds

Meng Jin yao didn't care about her answer, and continued to ask: "Grandma Qiao, do you want to leave the Meng family now"

"That's right, but my slave contract is in the mistress's hands. Now that the mistress has been repudiated and committed suicide, I can't get my contract back and I can't leave the Meng family."

Meng Jiny Yao asked again, "If I can help you leave the Meng family, what will you do next"

"Grandmother Qiao dared not hide anything and answered truthfully: 'My ancestors hailed from Taiyuan. If I leave the Meng family, I plan to take my son back to Taiyuan. With hands and feet, I can always find a way to make a living.'"

Upon hearing this, Meng Jinyao nodded in satisfaction and said in a low voice, “Then return to Taiyuan. Neither you nor your son, Li Guanjia, are ever to set foot in the capital again for the rest of your lives. Moreover, Grandma Qiao and Li Guanjia are both intelligent people. I think you mother and son should understand what should be said and what should not.”

Grandmother Qiao nodded eagerly: "Don't worry, Miss. This servant and my son will definitely keep those matters to ourselves."

Her son's embezzlement of the master's property is evidence held by the eldest daughter, including a confession signed by her son and a promissory note for five thousand taels. If mother and son kept to themselves, this confession would never have surfaced, and the promissory note would be treated as if it didn't exist. But if they weren't obedient, these two things could drive them both to ruin. The eldest daughter is truly skilled; she left this trump card back then, controlling their lifeline, preventing them from having any second thoughts. With such cunning, even without her help, the eldest daughter could still bring down the mistress, it would just be a matter of time.

Meng Jinyao extended her hand, palm up. Qing Qiu immediately placed an envelope in her hand. She then passed the envelope to Qiao Ma Ma and said softly, "Qiao Ma Ma, you've done a good job. Let's cooperate for this endeavor. If you satisfy me, I will naturally satisfy you as well. This is a token of appreciation for you and your son, Li Guan Shi."

Grandma Qiao received the envelope with both hands, curiously opened it, took out what was inside and looked at it, immediately her eyes widened in surprise. She looked at Meng Jin Yao excitedly, her voice trembling with excitement: "This...this...the servant thanks the young lady."

"Grandmother Qiao, you needn't be polite. This contract was given to you by Mistress Sun before she left the house the day the incident came to light. Consider it a token of our master-servant bond, it wasn't given to you by me. This is Meng Jin Yao speaking, and I have no familial ties with you. Besides, having an maidservant skilled in martial arts around is quite useful. She surprisingly managed to steal both Grandmother Qiao's and Li Steward's contracts."

Grandma Qiao nodded repeatedly: "I understand."

Then Meng Jinyao beat Qiao Mama again before letting her leave, and ordered Chan’er to keep an eye on her.

Meng Jinyao stood by the window of her private room, looking down at Qiao Mama's departure with a calm expression. After a long while, she retracted her gaze and softly said: "This matter has finally come to a temporary end. Qingqiu, Ningdong, let's go back."

Qīngqiū and Níngdōng responded, going to open the door of the study. After she went out, they followed closely behind her footsteps.'s confident demeanor, Gu Jingxi asked with interest: "What are your plans, madam"Meng Jin Yao turned to look at him. Seeing the man's gentle expression, she didn't know why, but she inexplicably felt...