Rebirth: I Became The Villain's Dark Moon Chapter 108: The Matriarch is Too Fierce - Novel Cool

Chapter 108: The Matriarch is Too Fierce

Chapter 108: The Matriarch is Too Fierce

Meng Qianqian decided to visit the Lu family in person regarding the matter of the letter, and without further delay.

Originally, as a creditor, she could have used the pretext of debt collection to pay them a visit righteously. However, she really didn't want to see Lu Lingxiao again, so she asked Tan'er to meet with Lu Lingxiao's mother and the Matriarch outside the back door of the Lu family's fruit orchard.

The owner of this orchard had a good relationship with the Matriarch, and Meng Qianqian often accompanied the Matriarch here to pick fruit.

Soon, Lu Lingxiao's mother arrived with Yu Lian.

Meng Qianqian helped Lu Lingxiao's mother to sit down.

The mother said, "Your grandmother-in-law went looking for you because she didn't know you were coming."

"We thought alike, then." As Meng Qianqian spoke, her gaze fell on the haggard face of Lu Lingxiao's mother, "Have you not been sleeping well lately?"

Yu Lian sighed, "How can our lady rest with all the ruckus in the second room, not to mention the chaos caused by the old lady and the endless stream of issues in the mansion! Oh, First Madam, life was peaceful when you were still in the mansion."

Meng Qianqian gently reminded her, "Yu Lian, I'm no longer the First Madam of the Lu family. If the old lady hears you addressing me as such, you'll be punished."

Yu Lian looked aggrieved, "In my heart, you're the only First Madam I acknowledge. What does that Lin Wan'er count for anyway?"

"Enough!"

Lu Lingxiao's mother stopped her.

"Let's go pick some fruit!"

Tan'er pulled Yu Lian along as they walked away.

Meng Qianqian took Lu Lingxiao's mother's pulse and said softly, "Don't listen to Yu Lian's nonsense. You're doing just fine."

Meng Qianqian knew that Lu Lingxiao's mother wasn't living a pleasant life in the Lu family. However, she couldn't expect everyone to be like her, disregarding their family and societal expectations to escape that fiery pit, especially since Lu Lingxiao's mother had flesh and blood ties to the Lu family.

Although Lu Lingxiao was her husband in name, they had never consummated their marriage. In this respect, her connection to the Lu family was indeed tenuous.

"I've prepared a new herbal diet prescription for you. Ask the kitchen to prepare it for you when you get back."

"Alright." Lu Lingxiao's mother took the prescription and opened the bundle on the table. She then said to Meng Qianqian, "I made a few clothes for Baoshi. Take them back and let her try them on. If they don't fit, bring them back, and I'll alter them."

Meng Qianqian took out the little tiger-cub clothes for Baoshi. The materials used were top-notch, the embroidery exquisite and lifelike, and the knees were thoughtfully thickened.

"They're so beautiful. Baoshi will definitely love them!"

Lu Lingxiao's mother smiled happily.

Inside the back door of the Lu family's mansion, Lin Wan'er stared at the two women chatting and laughing with fiery eyes. Lu Lingxiao's mother usually acted aloof towards everyone, but she was exceptionally affectionate towards Meng Qianqian.

And those clothes, on more than one occasion, she had seen them when she went to pay her respects to Lu Lingxiao's mother, and she had thought they were made for her unborn child.

Meng Qianqian, why do you still come back to vie for my husband and mother-in-law's affection even after you've left?

"What are you looking at?"

Tan'er patted Lin Wan'er's back.

Lin Wan'er jumped in surprise and let out a soft cry before turning around with Lu Luo.

Frowning, Tan'er put her hands on her waist and moved closer to Lin Wan'er, "Were you talking just now...?"

Lin Wan'er's eyes flickered.

Lu Luo quickly said, "You must have misheard. My lady's voice has been damaged for a long time now!"

Tan'er asked, "Then just now, who was it that called out?"

Lu Luo said, "I... I did!"

Tan'er looked doubtful, "You? It didn't sound like your voice."

Lu Luo pretended to be serious, "The way a person calls out is naturally different from their usual speaking voice. Who asked you to scare me?"

Tan'er examined the two of them skeptically, "Is that so?"

Lu Luo widened her eyes, "Of course!"

Lin Wan'er signed, "I have a headache. Let's go."

Lu Luo said to Tan'er, "I have a headache. Let's go."

"I'll keep an eye out for any letters from the Meng family, but you should also start planning. You can't hide it forever, the Meng family will find out eventually." Lu's mother assumed that Meng Qianqian stayed in the capital because she didn't want to return to Youzhou and face her family. After all, the marriage alliance involved both families, and any separation should be decided by both parties. Otherwise, the old lady wouldn't have called upon the elders of the Lu family. To divorce a wife, one needed the consent of the clan.

Meng Qianqian's marriage was annulled by imperial decree, which bypassed the need for clan approval. However, the clan would still need to be informed and would undoubtedly question the matter.

"We still need to come up with a permanent solution soon." After bidding farewell to Lu's mother, Meng Qianqian and Tan'er boarded the carriage back to their residence.

Tan'er said mysteriously, "Sister, I heard the vixen speak just now!"

Meng Qianqian said, "At such a young age, don't go around calling people vixens."

Although Lin Wan'er was one, she didn't want Tan'er, who was still young, to pick up such habits.

Tan'er pouted, "Fine."

Meng Qianqian ruffled her hair affectionately, "So, Lin Wan'er spoke? What did she say?"

Tan'er recalled, "She didn't really say anything, but I startled her, and she let out a cry. Lu Luo claimed it was her, but I'm not stupid, I can tell the difference between her voice and Lu Luo's!"

Meng Qianqian paused, "Is that so?"

Tan'er hugged herself, "Sister, this Lin Wan'er... with the surname Lin, she's so sneaky and suspicious. I bet she's up to no good!"

Meng Qianqian closed her eyes, "Tan'er."

Tan'er closed her mouth, looking a little aggrieved.

Lin Wan'er was brought back by Lu Lingxiao, and Meng Qianqian didn't care what kind of person she was as long as she didn't cause trouble. Whether Lin Wan'er was truly mute or pretending, Meng Qianqian didn't bother to find out.

Tan'er shook Meng Qianqian's arm, "Sister, sister, I didn't get to see Baozhu Zhu today, I miss him so much!"

"You just miss the osmanthus cakes and braised pork from the Governor's mansion, don't you?" Meng Qianqian said with a smile.

"Yes, ma'am!"

Tan'er made a fist and, with a whoosh, disappeared from the carriage, "I'm off!"

Wu Ge, the carriage driver, felt a gust of wind rush over his head, and another clump of his already sparse hair fell out.

"Wu Ge, stop for a moment," Meng Qianqian said.

"Miss, what's the matter?" Wu Ge stopped the carriage by the roadside.

Meng Qianqian parted the curtains and looked around, "It's strange, I feel like someone is following us."

"I'll go check!" Wu Ge offered.

"No need, it seems they're gone now. Let's head back," Meng Qianqian said.

The carriage turned into Fengshui Hutong.

A man with white hair and a dark green robe smiled coldly as he held a compass and followed the carriage.

"Li Haiya, you hid her so well, but I still found her. The Grand Marshal is dead, and the Twelve Shadows have disbanded, but I must meet your disciple, at the very least."

"Let me make this clear, if she's too weak and fails to gain my acknowledgment, I will kill her and reclaim the Yin Tiger Order. That way, your reputation won't be tarnished."

He effortlessly leaped over the wall and arrived at a lit room.

"This room has the best feng shui, so the little tiger cub should be inside."

"Well, time for the main course."

He raised his hand and knocked on the door.

"Qianqian!"

The old lady, overcome with emotion, pushed the door open. The white-haired man, taken by surprise, was sent crashing into the wall, compass and all.

"Who... who opens... their door... outwards...?"

Hahahahahaha

(End of Chapter)

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