diskusbooks Chapter 431 This time it's for real!
Chapter 431 This time it's for real!
There are no words to describe the expression on Master Lu's face!
The lady came from the Xie family in the capital. Since she married him, he always felt that she had married below her station. Therefore, in the mansion, he always gave way to her wherever she was. Over time, did this lead her to develop the illusion that he was afraid of her?
In fact, Madam Lu had always handled most of the household affairs. Master Lu, considering himself a man, never interfered in these matters, which led Madam Lu to develop a habit of always deferring to her.
At the Lu residence, Master Lu always indulged her, and he almost never refused any request or condition she made. Even when she vehemently opposed Liu's marriage, a matter considered immoral, he never severely punished her.
But this time?
Master Lu's extraordinary status in Yanzhou City is not solely due to his noble title, nor is it because his wife is the Crown Princess's cousin! The main reason lies in his shrewdness in handling affairs.
To preserve the reputation of the Lu family, the eldest son was required to marry Liu. To prevent the family's social standing from declining, a daughter from a prestigious family was arranged for the second son early on.
But ever since his two daughters-in-law entered the family, he has naturally seen who is superior and who is inferior.
He had remained aloof, merely observing to maintain a semblance of balance. But now, unexpectedly, someone dared to set their sights on his grandson! Was it Madam Yang? Or had it been his wife orchestrating this from the very beginning?
After clarifying the whole story, Master Lu instructed, "Tell your wife to take good care of herself during her pregnancy and don't worry. She is the eldest daughter-in-law of the Lu family, and her pregnancy is naturally a great thing! Don't have any reservations. Also, your entry into officialdom is a done deal, so don't think about your mother anymore. Since you are valued by the Prince, you must serve him well and not tarnish the reputation of the Lu family."
"Yes, father."
Master Lu was naturally satisfied with his eldest son. His only previous dissatisfaction was that his wife's social status was too low. But now, he had heard rumors that Liu's father was diligently going in and out of the Prince's mansion every day. It seemed that the day his in-laws rose to prominence was just around the corner.
"I'll find a suitable opportunity later to invite your father-in-law to our residence." Master Lu thought for a moment, then seemed to think it was inappropriate and waved his hand, "Never mind! Let's do it tomorrow night. You and I will go to your residence together tomorrow night, and I will have the steward prepare a gift."
"Father?" Lu Shaofeng hadn't expected his father's attitude to change so quickly. While Liu Yi's becoming the prince's strategist was certainly a factor, there were probably other reasons as well.
"Stop talking! I know that your mother and sister-in-law made things difficult for your wife before. But since this is a matter of the inner quarters, I couldn't interfere. Now that your mother has made such a big mistake, how can I let her make the same mistake again?"
“Father!” Lu Shaofeng vaguely sensed that his father seemed to be a little different, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on how.
"Let's go. Didn't you say dinner was already prepared? Don't keep them waiting."
"Yes, Father, please."
What the father and son didn't expect was that when they arrived at the flower hall, it was already a complete mess!
Liu was supported by her nanny and stood trembling to the side, while Yang pointed at her and cursed loudly. At the same time, the two sharp-eyed people noticed that Yang's skirt was stained with a layer of red.
"What's going on?" Master Lu shouted angrily, and the scene instantly fell silent.
"Father, you must do justice for me! My child, my child is gone!"
Master Lu was taken aback, then looked at Madam Liu, who was also glaring at her with extremely vicious eyes. He heard her grit her teeth and say, "That's right! It's this wicked woman! She actually poisoned the food; she's trying to harm my grandson!"
"Stop arguing! What kind of behavior is this? Where is the imperial physician?" Master Lu roared. "Hurry up and help her back!"
After such a commotion, no one had any appetite left. Soon, the group all went to Yang's courtyard.
When Lu Shaohua heard the doctor say that the child could not be saved, he rushed to Liu Shi's side. If Lu Shaofeng hadn't reacted quickly, Lu Shaohua would have probably knocked Liu Shi over!
"Second brother, what are you doing? We haven't even cleared things up yet, and you dare to lay a hand on your sister-in-law? Are you crazy!"
Faced with Lu Shaofeng's protection, Lu Shaohua's face turned ashen. "Brother, are you really going to protect this bitch like this? If it weren't for her, how could my child be gone? It's her! She must be jealous of my wife because she can't have children herself, which is why she's repeatedly tried to harm my wife!"
"Shut up!"
Master Lu hurled the teacup at Lu Shaohua, which struck him squarely on the shoulder, spraying tea leaves and water all over him and leaving Lu Shaohua frozen in place.
"Father? Why? Even you are protecting that bitch?"
"How dare you! That's your sister-in-law! What do you mean, 'a slut'? Is that something a brother like you should say? What have you learned from your studies?" When Master Lu saw his wife about to speak, he glared at her coldly. "Until the matter is investigated thoroughly, no one is allowed to speak!"
Madam Lu hadn't expected her husband to be in such a bad mood today, and she was stunned and speechless.
Soon, the imperial physician concluded that there was nothing wrong with the food and dishes. Furthermore, he had even checked the incense in the flower hall and found it to be harmless.
"If she is alright, then why did Yang suddenly fall ill?" Master Lu asked in a deep voice.
"Reporting to you, sir, this... I don't know either. However, I checked the second young mistress's pulse this morning, and she's fine. Is that all?"
Soon, a nanny stepped forward, holding something in her hand. "Reporting to Master, this was just found in the Second Young Mistress's room. There was a large amount of musk in it. Perhaps it was because this stuff had been left here that the Second Young Mistress suffered from it."
Musk?
Everyone was stunned, especially Lu Shaohua, who was also puzzled. How could there be this in their room? Moreover, anyone with a brain would know that this thing could cause a miscarriage. How could she dare to do it?
Lu Shaohua stared blankly at the box for a moment, then looked at Liu Shi, who, thinking of the child in her womb, subconsciously covered her nose and mouth with a handkerchief.
Upon seeing his second brother's reaction, Lu Shaofeng immediately snorted coldly, "What? Second brother, are you going to say that my wife is the culprit again? When has my wife ever come to your courtyard? Even if she weren't sick, ask the servants in this mansion when they've ever seen my wife allowed into your wife's courtyard?"