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Chapter 5: Qianqian's Fury
Chapter 5: Qianqian's Fury
The Second Madam smiled and said, "Yes, Qianqian, that Lin girl is of a loyal and virtuous lineage. If you slight her, people might call you jealous, but what if they say our Lu family has no discipline and can't even teach our own daughter-in-law? It would be a laughingstock. As wives and daughters-in-law, we should be more generous."
Hurry up and buy her some jewelry!
Lu's mother frowned and said to the elderly Madam, "Mother, if it weren't for Qianqian, our family might not have made it through that difficult time..."
The old Madam glared at her daughter-in-law and snapped, "What difficulty? How many people would beg to marry into our Lu family? If Xiaoge wanted to choose a noble lady, wouldn't he have done so already? If not for Old Master Meng's request to your father, this blessing wouldn't have fallen on the Meng family!"
Beg?
If Meng Qianqian remembered correctly, it was the Lu family's elder who had personally gone to the Meng family to propose the marriage.
The Lu family valued her worth as a merchant's daughter, but now they despised her for the same reason.
Meng Qianqian looked at the old Madam with a calm expression and said, "Since Grandmother puts it this way, Qianqian is indeed not worthy. This blessing would be better enjoyed by Lin girl."
The old Madam was trying to understand the meaning of her words when she heard her speak again, her tone indifferent, "I'll step down and let the wise take over. Let Lin girl manage this family. Of course, if she wants the position of the first wife, that's fine too. I'll give it to her."
"You!"
The old Madam was stunned by her words.
She never expected that her usually obedient and timid granddaughter-in-law would speak such words in public.
Lin Wan'er was an orphan, cleaner than her face. The thought of letting Lin Wan'er manage the family made the old Madam shudder at the prospect of living in poverty!
The elder Mr. Lu had passed away, and the only official in the Lu family now was Lu Xingzhou.
Lu Xingzhou's salary wasn't high, and it was definitely not enough to support the entire family.
In recent years, due to natural disasters and other misfortunes, the harvest from the Lu family's estates had also been meager.
Meng Qianqian turned to the Second Madam and said, "Second Aunt, from now on, the expenses of the second wife's room, the hairpins and new clothes of the young ladies, and the gifts for the two young masters, please ask Lin girl for them."
The Second Madam's face changed as she exclaimed, "Qianqian, don't be impulsive! You're the main wife! Why bother being angry with a woman who has no name or status? Second Aunt will support you! From now on, all the osmanthus cakes in the mansion will be yours! No one will take them from you!"
Meng Qianqian replied, "Second Aunt, didn't you say that Lin girl is of a loyal and virtuous lineage?"
This statement left the Second Madam speechless.
"Grandmother, Second Aunt, enjoy your meal. Qianqian will go and visit the Old Madam now."
After saying this, Meng Qianqian walked away calmly, leaving the old Madam and the Second Madam stunned and speechless.
It took a while for the old Madam to regain her senses, and she scolded angrily, "She's becoming more and more outrageous! This is the good daughter-in-law you raised!"
Lu's mother remained silent.
The old Madam hated this silent treatment, and she couldn't help but lash out, "It's all your fault! Why did you give her the keys to the storeroom?"
Lu's mother replied calmly, "The silver in the storeroom is originally Qianqian's dowry. Moreover, it was agreed upon that Qianqian would manage the keys herself after her hair-pinning ceremony. The table is set, and there are still matters in the mansion that need the daughter-in-law's attention. Mother, please eat slowly."
"This is outrageous!"
The old Madam slammed her palm on the table and glared at Lu's mother's retreating back, muttering, "Men only settle down at home because women are virtuous!"
Lu's mother tightened her grip on the handkerchief in her hand.
The Second Madam looked aggrieved and said, "Mother, what about my jewelry—"
The old Madam scolded her without hesitation, "Jewelry, jewelry, that's all you care about! If you hadn't asked for this and that the moment you arrived today, would we be in this mess?
The spendthrift daughter-in-law, did she shortchange you on something?"
The Second Madam was angry but dared not speak up, muttering under her breath, "What does this have to do with me? Isn't it you who angered that girl?"
An idea struck her, and the Second Madam's eyes lit up as she said, "Mother, I think Qianqian is just upset with Lin Wan'er. To be fair, this matter did wrong her, so why don't we..."
"What should we do to her? Send her out of the mansion? Don't even think about it!" The old madam interrupted coldly. "She's carrying my great-grandson in her belly. Even if I were to kick that girl out, I would never wrong my great-grandson!"
Old Madam had only given birth to Lu Xingzhou, and Lu Xingzhou had only one son, Lu Lingxiao, so she naturally had high expectations for Lin Wan'er's pregnancy.
"That skinny girl, one look at her and you know she can't give birth!" the old madam huffed.
Half a year ago, Meng Qianqian had been pushed into the water by Lu Linglong. Although she had been rescued, the doctor had said that the thunderstorm and cold water had harmed her, and it would be difficult for her to conceive in the future.
Meng Qianqian went to visit the old matriarch.
The old matriarch had been awake for a while but refused to get out of bed.
"Great-grandmother, it's me," said Meng Qianqian.
Hearing Meng Qianqian's voice, the old matriarch poked her head out from behind the curtain. "Qianqian!"
"The weather is nice today. Great-grandmother, would you like to go for a walk?" Meng Qianqian asked with a smile.
"Hmm..."
The old matriarch didn't feel like moving.
"I'll catch some birds for you," Meng Qianqian said.
The old matriarch quickly got out of bed.
After breakfast, Meng Qianqian accompanied the old matriarch for a stroll in the small garden.
The capital had been blessed with rare good weather these days, and the winter sun shone brightly, warming their hearts.
"Qianqian, I can't see you!"
The old matriarch's voice echoed from behind the artificial mountain.
Meng Qianqian smiled and pretended to be surprised. "Great-grandmother, where are you? Qianqian can't find you."
"Hehehe..."
The old matriarch hid behind the artificial mountain, her exaggerated and sinister laughter resembling that of a malicious old witch.
Meng Qianqian pretended to search, walking past the artificial mountain again and again without going in.
The old matriarch cackled, "Hehe~"
"Meng Qianqian!"
A sudden, sharp cry from a woman shattered the peaceful beauty of the garden.
The old matriarch's face fell.
Lu Linglong, who hadn't noticed the old matriarch behind the artificial mountain, walked straight up to Meng Qianqian. "I've been calling you. Are you deaf?"
"If you keep barking, you must be a dog," Meng Qianqian replied.
Lu Linglong angrily placed her hands on her waist. "Meng Qianqian! Who are you calling a dog?"
"Whoever it fits," Meng Qianqian said calmly.
Behind the artificial mountain, the old matriarch, who had been about to bark like a dog, covered her mouth solemnly.
Lu Linglong rolled her eyes in annoyance. "Buy me some clothes! I'm going to attend a banquet!"
Meng Qianqian didn't even glance at her. "Ask your mother to buy you clothes. I didn't give birth to you."
Lu Linglong glared at her little sister-in-law, who was completely ignoring her, her eyes widening in anger. "Meng Qianqian! How can you be so petty? I'll ask my brother to divorce you if you keep this up!"
"I couldn't ask for more," Meng Qianqian said indifferently.
Lu Linglong was used to bullying Meng Qianqian and had long stopped considering this ineffectual sister-in-law.
Lu Linglong reached out to grab Meng Qianqian's hair.
Meng Qianqian glanced at the shadows on the ground, shifted her body slightly, and grabbed Lu Linglong's wrist, slapping her across the face!
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