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Chapter 51: Adding to the Dowry
Chapter 51: Adding to the Dowry
Lu Yuan poured himself a cup of hot tea with an indifferent expression on his face. "Did I ask you to gossip about the Lu family?"
Qing Shuang nodded and, after bowing, turned to leave.
Yu Zichuan turned around and followed her.
"Where are you going?" Lu Yuan asked coldly.
"I want to listen," Yu Zichuan replied.
Lu Yuan: "..."
Lu Yuan snorted coldly and slowly lifted his teacup.
Qing Shuang proceeded to tell him about the events that had transpired in the Lu family. When she mentioned that Meng Qianqian had proposed a divorce from Lu Lingxiao, Lu Yuan paused in the act of drinking his tea.
Yu Zichuan asked curiously, "And then?"
"Then I came back," Qing Shuang replied.
As a dead warrior trained as a scout, Qing Shuang had an excellent sense of danger, but she didn't understand people's hearts, so she couldn't interpret Lu Lingxiao's expression at the time.
Yu Zichuan walked out with his bow and arrow.
Lu Yuan tapped the table. "A rush report."
Resigned, Yu Zichuan turned back and placed the urgent, top-secret letter, marked with the highest priority, on the table.
After reading it, Lu Yuan laughed coldly.
On the other hand, Lu Lingxiao returned to the Bamboo and Pine Court in a daze, not even noticing that Lin Wan'er was waiting for him in the corridor.
Lu Lingxiao's behavior puzzled Lu Luoro. "Miss, what's wrong with the general? He looks like he's lost his soul..."
Lin Wan'er hesitated for a moment before stepping into Lu Lingxiao's room.
Lu Lingxiao sat down on the bed without a word, looking as if he had been struck by lightning or received some tremendous shock.
Lin Wan'er sat down next to him, took his hand, and wrote in his palm, "General, what happened? Aren't you going to save the First Young Lady?"
Lu Lingxiao finally snapped out of his stupor. Wearily, he said, "She's back."
Lin Wan'er was stunned.
Lu Lingxiao continued despondently, "Wan'er, do you remember when I first arrived at the border, and how I almost starved to death with my brothers?"
Lin Wan'er nodded.
Lu Lingxiao went on, "The mountains were blocked by heavy snow, and the court's supplies couldn't get through. There was a caravan that took the southeastern water route, entering through Denli State's ferry terminal, and traveled hundreds of miles through mountains and rivers to deliver provisions and military supplies to Yumenguan. The caravan didn't leave a name, only saying that it was military funds raised by the people of various states and towns."
Lin Wan'er asked through sign language, "Why did the general suddenly mention this?"
Lu Lingxiao pondered for a long while before answering shamefully, "That caravan... was from the Meng family."
Lin Wan'er was shocked.
She asked through sign language, "Who told you this?"
"She just told me herself. I never knew until now," Lu Lingxiao replied.
Lin Wan'er pulled at her skirt.
Lu Luoro muttered, "If it was really the Meng family being generous, why didn't they say so earlier? Why wait until now? In my opinion, the First Young Lady is trying to prevent you from marrying Miss Lin. Isn't that right?"
Lu Lingxiao's face darkened.
Lin Wan'er scolded Lu Luoro harshly, "Get out!"
Lu Luoro stole a glance at Lu Lingxiao, who looked ready to explode with anger, and quickly retreated.
Lin Wan'er pulled Lu Lingxiao's hand gently. "It's my fault for not disciplining the servants properly. Don't be angry; it's harmful to your health."
For Lin Wan'er's sake, Lu Lingxiao suppressed his anger.
Lin Wan'er lowered her eyes and signed, "I understand that the First Young Lady doesn't want me to marry into the family, and I won't expect what isn't mine. I've said before that as long as I can be by your side, I don't care about anything else..."
"She wants a divorce from me."
Lin Wan'er was shocked for the third time.
Her eyelashes trembled as she signed, "She's probably just saying that out of anger. The First Young Lady is young and has suffered grievances in the palace. She needs to vent her frustration, so please bear with her."
Lin Wan'er had said similar things in the past, but for some reason, Lu Lingxiao felt that Meng Qianqian wasn't merely throwing a tantrum this time.
There was a moment of calm that made her seem so distant and untouchable.
Seeing Lu Lingxiao's silence, Lin Wan'er nervously fiddled with her clothes.
Meng Qianqian had proposed a divorce to Lu Lingxiao at Fushou Court, and the servants eavesdropping on the corner had reported it to the elderly madam after seeing off the two elders.
The old madam was so angry that she almost flipped the table. "Divorce? In your dreams! A woman who can't have children, who does she think she is? She dares to mention divorce? Even shaving her head and becoming a nun wouldn't rid her of her bad luck!"
As Wu Mama helped the old madam calm her anger, she chimed in, "Ai, she fell into the water half a year ago and suffered from a cold illness. The doctor said she would have difficulty bearing children in this life. We spent a lot of money to buy her spirit pills and magical medicine to help her get pregnant, but it looks like she doesn't have that kind of fortune!"
"That pill, a hundred taels per pill, luckily we didn't give it to her!"
After finishing her sentence, the old madam suddenly remembered that the medicine was still with Lu's mother, and she quickly sent someone to retrieve it.
She had intentionally not invited Lu's mother today to prevent her from speaking up for that girl, but who could have expected that the girl would be so fierce in her argument that she left everyone in the room speechless!
"Ouch, help me lie down."
The old madam had a terrible headache.
Just as Wu Mama helped her lie down, someone announced Lin Wan'er's request for an audience.
The old madam frowned. "With such heavy snow, she shouldn't be wandering around. She should be taking good care of her pregnancy in Feng Court!"
The old madam was in a terrible mood and didn't want to see Lin Wan'er, but thinking of the precious great-grandson in Lin Wan'er's belly, she eventually let her in.
Unexpectedly, Lin Wan'er didn't come empty-handed. Lu Luo and several maids from Feng Court carried armfuls of gifts, filling the old madam's table.
Silk fabrics, gold and silver jewelry, lingzhi and cordyceps, famous paintings, and calligraphy.
The old madam's eyes widened in surprise. "This..."
Lu Luo smiled and said, "My young miss received these gifts from the Noble Consort yesterday. She asked me to present them all to you, Old Madam."
The gifts were from the Noble Consort! The old madam immediately latched onto the key point in Lu Luo's words. After being infuriated by that girl all morning, she finally had something to be happy about.
The old madam's gaze towards Lin Wan'er softened, and she waved for her to come closer. "Come, sit here."
Lin Wan'er slowly sat down next to the old madam.
She had observed Meng Qianqian's etiquette during her previous visit, and this time, she also sat for only a short while, just like Meng Qianqian.
She had only sat for a while when beads of sweat appeared on her forehead from exhaustion.
However, the old madam held Lin Wan'er's hand, her gaze filled with affection.
This was what a granddaughter-in-law should be like, knowing how to respect and honor her as the grandmother. Unlike that girl, who took back all the gifts given by Lu Lingxiao and kept them in her own courtyard!
The old madam patted her hand and said, "It's been two months now, hasn't it? The first three months are crucial, so you must be careful."
Lin Wan'er nodded gently.
The old madam glanced at the table full of gifts and said solemnly, "These gifts are from the Noble Consort. Take them back and use them yourself."
Lin Wan'er shook her head, indicating for Lu Luo to explain.
Lu Luo smiled and said, "Old Madam, my young miss can't possibly use all of these, and the Noble Consort will definitely bestow more gifts in the future!"
"Oh?"
The old madam became interested.
Lu Luo proudly said, "The Noble Consort said that on the day of my young miss's wedding, she will take the lead in adding to her dowry!"
(End of Chapter)
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