After fifteen years, Xiao Heng was about to stand.

The short two months between her mother's serious injury and her death were a turning point in her life and a time she could never forget.

When she dreams back at midnight, she can always clearly recall her mother's voice and smile, and the last words her mother said to her.

——Heng'er, you must not live like a mother.

What does her mother, Nan Rong, the eldest lady of the Duke's Mansion, look like?

Beauty, elegance, intelligence, kindness, and perfection in everyone's eyes.

But who knows how much pressure she has endured?

The mother didn't want her eldest daughter to live the way she did. In fact, she didn't want her to live so tiredly.

For fifteen years, she has been using this sentence to remind herself, but why does she still feel tired?

Because of his personal experience, Xiao Heng admired his mother even more.

Xin Su's visit exposed Duke Xiao's lies.

The third lady Nie had a big quarrel with Duke Xiao, but they both agreed that Nan Rong must not know about this matter.

It's a pity that there is no airtight wall in the world. How can such a big thing happen in the mansion be hidden from the eldest lady who has been in charge of the middle school for more than ten years?

Of course Nan Rong would not choose to make a noise.

Firstly, noisy can't solve any problem; secondly, she no longer has the energy at that time.

Young Mr. Nie could not see through his sister-in-law's thoughts and did not dare to take the initiative to talk about it.

However, Xiao Guogong was lucky and thought he had hidden this matter from his wife.

Half a month after the incident, Nan Rong dismissed all the servants and left Xiao Guogong alone.

Duke Xiao was a little nervous and sat gently on the edge of the bed.

Nan Rong is much thinner than before and looks pretty good.

Looking at her husband, who was just young and handsome, she showed a faint smile: "My lord, I will leave soon."

Duke Xiao's expression changed slightly: "Ah Rong, you can't..."

Nan Rong shook her head: "Life and death are determined by destiny, wealth and honor are in heaven. If I can't even see through this, my life will be in vain these decades."

"A Rong..."

"I left you alone today because I want to discuss something with you."

Duke Xiao's heart was beating hard. Could it be that his wife already knew about Xin's affairs?

Nan Rong saw all the changes in his eyebrows, and a hint of sarcasm flashed in her eyes.

"The Duke of Guo is still very young, and such a huge palace cannot be without its mistress. Sooner or later, you will have to renew your marriage."

Duke Xiao's thin lips moved: "Ah Rong, don't think so wildly."

"We have lived together for more than ten years, and you should know very well what kind of temperament I have.

Instead of deceiving others and deceiving yourself by saying things you don’t mean, it’s better to say everything clearly.

The concubine should not interfere with whoever the prince wants to marry as his successor.

But the concubine is too young, and if the choice of stepmother is not decided, I will die in peace.

So during these days, I entrusted someone to carefully inquire about the girls of the right age in Beijing, and among them there were a total of twelve who were suitable in all aspects.

The prince can choose one of them, and when she turns one year old, you can marry her."

As she spoke, she took out a booklet from under the pillow and opened it gently.

Twelve portraits of young women, all of whom are of high status and good appearance.

Duke Xiao's expression changed drastically: "No... don't..."

Nan Rong kept smiling: "It seems that you already have a suitable candidate. You might as well talk to me about it."

Duke Xiao pursed his lips: "Ah Rong, let's not talk about this, okay?"

"Is it because of Miss Xin Su who came to visit you half a month ago that you look down on these girls?"

"A Rong..."

"I agree."

"What?"

"I agree with you to marry Xin Su as your stepmother."

Duke Xiao was really shocked.

He didn't even have time to consider taking Naxinsu as his concubine, let alone marry her.

With Ah Rong's identity and status, it is impossible for someone like Xin Su to catch her eye.

This can be seen from the candidates she selected for her stepmother.

But she actually said what she just said. It was incredible!

Nan Rong said: "Of course, I also have conditions."

Duke Xiao said with difficulty: "You...you said..."

"Xin Su can be the Duke's stepmother, but she cannot have a title or have any heirs.

If you agree to these two terms, the Duke of the country can marry her."

Duke Xiao was secretly surprised.

In his impression, his wife was a kind-hearted woman, but he did not expect that she could put forward such harsh conditions.

It's okay if there is no title, since the stepmother is not as good as the first wife.

But the heir...

Which woman in the world doesn't want to have a child of her own?

What's more, Xin Su is already pregnant, should she be forced to take that kind of medicine?

"No..." His mouth was obviously much more honest than his heart.

Nan Rong closed the booklet in her hand: "Then she will never want to enter the Xiao family in her life. If you don't believe it, you can give it a try."

Duke Xiao had never suffered any setbacks since he was a child, and for more than ten years, Duke Xiao had only one son, so it was inevitable that he would develop a domineering and domineering temper.

He had feelings for Nan Rong, but it was difficult to accept her dominance.

This was the most important reason why the relationship between the couple had problems in the past.

At this moment, facing his wife's almost unreasonable request, Xiao Guogong really wanted to be tough.

But he knew very well how capable his wife was, and he knew even more that her time was running out.

If he continues to argue with her at this time, he is simply not worthy of being a human being.

He responded casually and stumbled out of Nan Rong's room.

Looking at his back as he left in a hurry, Nan Rong showed a bitter smile.

The reason why she put forward such harsh conditions was of course not to eliminate the son, but to persuade Xin Su to quit.

A girl of fifteen or sixteen is willing to commit herself to a man twice her age simply for the sake of power and status.

Without a title and heirs, what's the point of marrying into the Xiao family?

Of course, if Xin Su is really willing to be cruel to herself, she will have to bear the consequences herself.

Hearing this, Xiao Bi couldn't help but said: "In that case, where did Xiao Chan come from?"

Xiao Heng said helplessly: "You kid will never change your impatience. I haven't finished saying this yet!"

Xiao Bi pouted: "Okay, then you have to tell me, did you eavesdrop when mother and father said these words?"

"You little devil!" Xiao Heng poked her finger: "At that time, in order to serve my mother more conveniently, I placed a small bed behind the screen.

I felt sleepy before my father came, so I leaned a little on the crib, but to my surprise, I could hear their conversation clearly."

"Then... mother should know that you are eavesdropping?"

"Of course, I even felt that my mother let me hear it on purpose.
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