diskusbooks Chapter 457 A Warning to Madam Lu!
Chapter 457 A Warning to Madam Lu!
After giving Xie Yilin a serious reprimand, Madam He finally let her leave.
After she left, Madam He's gaze toward Madam Lu became even sharper.
“Aunt, I will still acknowledge you as my aunt for now, but if you continue to be stubborn and make things difficult for Liu Shi and Princess Chang Le, then don’t blame me for being ruthless as a junior.”
Madam Lu's expression changed. She was quite annoyed to hear her niece speak so rudely today.
"What do you mean? What do you mean I'm stubborn? Do you think I can't even discipline my own daughter-in-law? Do I have to consult you, Mrs. He? Do you think I'm afraid of you just because you have He Jiajun backing you up? Let me tell you, it's my right to discipline my own daughter-in-law, and who can say no?"
"Hmph! It's none of my business how you discipline your daughter-in-law! But if you affect the interests of the Xie family, or even the interests of the Crown Prince, Madam Lu, do you think anyone will still acknowledge you as a daughter of the Xie family?"
Madam Lu's face turned cold. "What do you mean by this?"
"Madam Lu, you're not a child anymore! Xie Yilin is a child, and it's true that she might not think things through completely, but don't forget who you are. You're able to live peacefully as Madam Lu now, not because of your own abilities. If the Xie family removes you from the family, do you think you'll still be qualified to be the legal wife of the Xie family?"
"You! What nonsense are you spouting?"
"Whether I'm talking nonsense or not, you can try! Madam Lu, don't think I don't know how Xie Yilin came to Yanzhou. Do you think the Crown Princess allowed Xie Yilin to come here just to seduce Prince Chang Le? You're utterly foolish!"
"What do you mean?" Madam Lu's face had turned deathly pale!
"It means exactly what you heard. Madam Lu, you are merely a member of a collateral branch of the Xie family, and you have been married for many years without ever contributing anything significant to the Xie family. On the contrary, it was only through the Xie family's influence that Lord Lu was able to inherit the title smoothly. Do you think the Xie family would be reluctant to part with you?"
Madam Lu's body went limp, and her breathing became extremely unsteady.
Madam He glanced at her disdainfully. To be so frightened by such a few simple words was simply a disgrace to the Xie family's reputation!
"I'm leaving you here today, Madam. How you handle things afterwards is up to you. If Xie Yilin gets into trouble while she's with you, you can think about how your good brother will deal with you!"
"No! Are you threatening me?"
Finally, I heard Madam Lu speak again, but her voice was a little hoarse. I never imagined that she was affected to this extent.
“Madam Lu, although Xie Yilin is a daughter of a collateral branch, don’t forget how much the Xie family has invested in her. If we let her be ruined in Yanzhou, not only you, but also your brother will suffer! The last thing the Xie family needs is someone foolish enough to become a burden to the clan!”
Madam Lu didn't know when she left, only that when she came to her senses again, the room was eerily quiet! There was only the sound of her breathing!
Did I really do something wrong?
She admitted that she brought Xie Yilin here partly to upset Princess Chang Le, and partly to use Xie Yilin's temperament and upbringing to make Liu feel ashamed and realize her own status.
But now?
She went through everything Mrs. He had said again, and soon grasped a very useful piece of information!
So the Crown Princess knew about all the things she had done in secret, and that Xie Yilin would be here. It was all her doing! But why didn't she stop her? Madam He just said that the Crown Princess was testing her?
Test what?
Is it a test of Prince Chang Le, or Princess Chang Le?
Madam Lu felt that her brain was really not working properly at this moment!
Xie Yilin was merely a guest in Yanzhou and hadn't even met Prince Chang Le yet, but she's already incurred the wrath of Princess Chang Le? Otherwise, why would Madam He have said such things?
Thinking back on everything Princess Chang Le had done to the Lu family, Madam Lu felt a chill run down her spine!
Such an intelligent woman, now with the Prince of Chang Le as her backer, would find it incredibly easy to deal with Xie Yilin!
Then what am I doing? Did I deliberately lure Xie Yilin here just to find someone to amuse and entertain Princess Chang Le when she has nothing to do? She's not stupid!
Madam Lu then began to deeply regret her actions!
But Xie Yilin has only been in the Lu residence for a few days. If she leaves now, wouldn't that be tantamount to confirming her crime of plotting against Liu? What should we do?
"Madam, Miss Xie has arrived."
Madam Lu's mind sharpened, and she quickly sat up straight, straightened her clothes, and cleared her throat. "Let her in."
As soon as Xie Yilin entered, she had a feeling that this aunt seemed to be a little different from before! However, she couldn't quite put her finger on what was different.
“Aunt, I sent someone to investigate, and it turns out that my eldest cousin is indeed unaware of the situation. To be honest, he has been very busy with official duties these past few days, and I heard that he doesn’t get back until very late each time. Afraid of disturbing his wife, he has been staying in the outer courtyard.”
Madam Lu's mind raced. So, the reason why Lu Shaofeng didn't know about Liu's affair wasn't necessarily because Liu was trying to cover it up, but because she simply hadn't had a chance to see Lu Shaofeng.
"Don't worry. I'll take you to your cousin's wife's place in a little while. There's been some misunderstanding, but once we talk it out, everything will be fine."
Xie Yilin was a little puzzled. Her aunt had never acknowledged Liu as her daughter-in-law and had always called her Liu. What was going on today?
Before Xie Yilin could figure it out, she heard Madam Lu say, "Yilin, you're not young anymore. Have you thought about your marriage?"
Xie Yilin blushed and immediately lowered her head. "Aunt, a daughter's marriage should naturally be arranged by her parents and the matchmaker. How can I make my own decisions?"
"Don't worry! You're not only beautiful, but also a renowned talented woman in the capital. There are plenty of men who want to marry you!"
Xie Yilin's expression changed slightly, and she subtly changed the subject, "Aunt, when are we going to visit my eldest cousin's wife? To be honest, I'd like to give her something to comfort her, but I'm worried that she'll become wary of me. You know, I really didn't do anything wrong."
"Don't worry, my good child! Your aunt believes you. You didn't do it, and no one can wrongly accuse you."
Xie Yilin was delighted, "Thank you, Auntie."
"Let's go together. It'll be good to see if she really can't get out of bed."