Chapter 56: The Death of a Mother
Lu Lianqing's loss of virginity soon spread throughout Kyoto, and Lu Bingyan was very angry about it, but he was helpless, so he could only sigh that his daughter was ruined.
Lu Guanlan heard Xiao Ju talk about the rumors outside, but he just smiled faintly.
"If you want to say that these four young ladies are also pitiful, they have been seen by many people when they are born, and they can't hide it if they want to," Xiao Ju said to Ah Li while snorting melon seeds.
Ah Li saw Lu Guanlan painting on the side, so she made a silent gesture to Xiaoju, don't disturb Miss.
Lu Guanlan said with a smile: "It's also a lively thing, if you don't talk to me, how can you make me happy." β
Xiaoju didn't understand Lu Guanlan's words, but Ah Li heard what Lu Guanlan meant, so she said, "I'm afraid that the fourth lady won't be able to live in the future." β
When Lu Guanlan heard this, a sneer appeared on his lips, and he put down his pen, "She is not this kind of person." β
said, looking at the yard, "If she is not trampled to death, she will still get up and make waves." You see, she's not going to give up easily. β
Ah Li frowned, "In that case, then the young lady Β·Β·Β·Β·Β·"
Lu Guanlan knew what Ah Li meant.
Since this is the case, then why did she keep Lu Lianqing.
She will keep the people related to Song Yuemei, so that these people can personally send Song Yuemei back to the West.
Just after noon, Lu Guanlan was reading in the shade in the courtyard.
saw Zhou Susu coming, followed by Lu Lianhua.
As soon as he saw Lu Guanlan, there was a trace of sadness in Zhou Susu's eyes.
"Third aunt, is there something wrong?" Lu Guanlan didn't get up, but just raised his eyes to look at the mother and daughter.
Zhou Susu bowed, and a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth, "Miss, I'm Β·Β·Β·Β·Β·Β· If I have something to tell you, let's go to the house and talk about it. β
Lu Guanlan glanced at Zhou Susu, "What's the matter, can't you say it in the courtyard?" β
Zhou Susu looked embarrassed and speechless.
At this time, Lu Lianhua spoke: "Eldest sister, we want to ask for the eldest sister." β
"Please? What can I do to let the third aunt bring the third sister to beg me," Lu Guanlan put down the scroll in his hand and looked at Zhou Susu.
Zhou Susu sighed, looked left and right, and saw that the courtyard was quiet enough, but there was a personal maid standing beside him.
coughed and motioned to Lu Guanlan to send Ah Li back.
Lu Guanlan turned his head and nodded at Ah Li.
Seeing this, Ah Li had to bow her head, and her face was still a little worried.
Seeing Ah Li retreat, Zhou Susu said softly: "Actually, Lianqing's matter was originally aimed at you. β
Lu Guanlan raised his eyebrows, "Oh? But didn't the third aunt say before that it was Aunt Song who saw that you were not used to it, so she wanted to borrow Lianqing to warn the third aunt? β
Zhou Susu obviously wanted to use her own hand to deal with Song Yuemei, knowing that this matter was coming at her, but she caused her daughter to suffer, how could Zhou Susu swallow this breath.
It's just that after all these years, I am a little afraid of Song Yuemei and dare not do it myself.
Seeing that she and Song Yuemei were on the same page, she naturally thought of begging her.
Zhou Susu frowned, looking very worried, "I also thought so, but later Lianqing told me that it was Aunt Song who asked her to drag you behind and threaten her, if she didn't do it, she would send her to the countryside." Lian Qing is also timid, this is Β·Β·Β·Β·Β·Β· This is a last resort. β
As a last resort? Lu Guanlan sneered, she saw that she was very happy.
But Lu Guanlan didn't say anything, just smiled faintly, "Third aunt, do you think I'm a fool?" β
Zhou Susu was stunned when he heard this, then reacted, and shook his head with a smile, "Why did the eldest lady say this." β
Lu Guanlan stood up, "If the third aunt really thinks about the fourth sister, don't worry about these things anymore." With this kung fu, it is better to think about how to serve the new mistress. β
Zhou Susu was stunned. The new housewife?
Immediately, Xingyuan looked at Lu Guanlan, "What does the eldest lady mean by this?" β
Lu Guanlan turned around, "There will always be a new eldest lady, compared to Song Yuemei, if it is the daughter next to her, as long as she has a gentle temperament, why should the third aunt have a hard time in the future?" Why should the fourth sister worry about not finding her next home? β
Lu Guanlan's words were indeed very reasonable to Zhou Susu's ears.
It's just that Zhou Susu is still unwilling and wants to say something more.
Lu Guanlan waved his hand to signal her to stop, "I know what the third aunt thinks in her heart, and I feel sorry for the fourth sister, but now, if you give that stumbling block, you may be bitten back, and we will not be able to benefit." β
As he spoke, he leaned closer to Zhou Susu's ear and whispered: "But if we have a new housewife in the house, tell me, what other storms can Song Yuemei set off?" What else can I say? As long as the third aunt is on the side of the new eldest lady, how many evil things Song Yuemei did to the third aunt in the past, how much the third aunt will be able to repay her in the future, isn't it? β
Zhou Susu was stunned, only to feel that Lu Guanlan beside him was like a debt collector.
Such a meticulous and calculating mind came out of the mouth of a fifteen-year-old girl.
This is not yet enough, so it will be calculated, and it will be more terrible when I grow up in the future.
Thinking of this, Zhou Susu suddenly felt that if Lu Guanlan and Song Yuemei fought this time, it would be best if both parties died.
Lu Guanlan's words had come to this point, and Zhou Susu didn't want to ask for anything more, so he said back.
Lu Guanlan spoke, "Third aunt, I have something I want to ask you. β
Zhou Susu thought that Lu Guanlan had discovered something again, and hurriedly turned around, "Does the eldest lady have anything to order?" β
Lu Guanlan looked directly into Zhou Susu's eyes and asked, "My mother, the day before she got sick, did you go to Yun'an Temple?" β
Zhou Susu breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, and then recalled it carefully, and after a while, he said: "I remember that I went, when the eldest lady loved to go to the temple to worship the Buddha, I often followed, and stayed in the house to be angry." β
Saying that, Zhou Susu seemed to think of something, "By the way, I remember that the eldest lady wanted to go to the Jade Emperor Temple at that time, but there was news that the Jade Emperor Temple had rebuilt the golden body, and Aunt Song suggested that the eldest lady go to Yun'an Temple." β
Lu Guanlan raised his eyes suddenly, "You say, Aunt Song proposed that my mother go to Yun'an Temple?" β
Zhou Susu looked at the dazzling light in Lu Guanlan's eyes, and trembled a little for a while, "YesΒ·Β·Β·Β·Β·Β· Be! It was Aunt Song who suggested going to Yun'an Temple, and later, I accompanied the eldest lady. β
Lu Guanlan suddenly reached out and grabbed Zhou Susu's wrist, and he didn't know where he got the strength to drag Zhou Susu to his side.
"Who are you with you, or who do you come into contact with on the way?" Lu Guanlan looked straight at Zhou Susu, and the light in his eyes became more and more terrifying.
Zhou Susu was stared at by Lu Guanlan and panicked, and she stammered a little when she spoke: "IΒ·Β·Β·Β·Β·Β· I'm so sorry to think about it. β
Lu Guanlan saw Zhou Susu's face of fear, only then did he feel out of shape, let go of his hand, and only looked at her quietly, waiting for her to remember.
After a long time, Zhou Susu suddenly remembered and said: "I remember, the path that day I also walked with the eldest lady, after the incense, I and the eldest lady still took the small road back, but the car broke down halfway, so we got off the carriage and waited for the coachman to go down the mountain to pick up the things for repairing the car." β
Lu Guanlan muttered: "Little road? β
Zhou Susu nodded, "That's the way we went this time." β
As he spoke, he continued: "While waiting for the coachman, I met beggars begging along the road. The eldest lady was kind-hearted, so she gave alms. The beggar gratefully took the eldest lady's hand, which frightened the eldest lady. β
Hearing this, Lu Guanlan only felt that the blood in his heart was surging, and his body shook, and he almost couldn't stand on his feet.
She finally sorted out the ins and outs of the matter, and finally knew what Song Yuemei had done.
Sure enough, the death of her mother was really not simple, and it was really related to Song Yuemei.
It was the first time for Zhou Susu to see Lu Guanlan like this, and he was at a loss for a while, so he had to order Lu Lianhua, who was beside him, to step forward and help.
Lu Guanlan raised his hand to block Lu Lianqing's outstretched hand, and after standing still, he looked at Zhou Susu, "Third aunt, go back and rest." β
Zhou Susu was a little inexplicable, but seeing Lu Guanlan's look of seeing off the guest, he had to laugh and take Lu Lianhua to retire.
As soon as Zhou Susu left, Lu Guanlan called Ah Li.
Ah Li has been watching closely, only to see that the young lady almost fell, and her heart is even tighter.
The son hurriedly helped the young lady to sit down, and his tone was full of worry: "Miss, what's wrong?" Could it be that the third aunt is embarrassing you? β
Lu Guanlan looked at the courtyard door expressionlessly, and slowly spoke: "Ah Li, if I kill someone one day, what should you do?" β
When Ah Li heard this, her eyes were firm, "The slave swears to follow her, no matter what Miss wants to do, Ah Li will accompany Miss." β
Lu Guanlan suddenly smiled and looked up at Ah Li, "Silly girl." β
In the evening, Xiaoju reported from outside that someone was looking for her.
Lu Guanlan was just when he had no appetite for food, so he drank tea and asked, "Who is looking for it?" β
Xiao Ju thought for a while, "It seems that the surname is Chu, and it is called Chu Β·Β·Β·Β·Β·Β·."
Ah Li suddenly remembered, turned her head and said to Lu Guanlan: "But Miss Chu Ling? β
Lu Guanlan put down the teacup.
Cheng Mo's actions are fast, after all, it is related to Lu Bingyan's private affairs, and he can find out so quickly.
Thinking about it, he said to Ah Li: "Bring Miss Chu Ling in." β
Ah Li retreated.
took Chu Ling to the courtyard, and Chu Ling presented Cheng Mo's letter.
Lu Guanlan took it and asked Chu Ling to sit down and drink a cup of tea.
Chu Ling said: "Thank you Miss Lu, it's just that the slave maid still has something to do, so I won't delay." β
After saying that, he saluted Lu Guanlan and turned to leave.
Lu Guanlan took the envelope and asked Ah Li, "Can anyone see you bringing Miss Chu Ling in?" β
Ah Li nodded, "Steward Zhao and Chunxiang have seen it, and Steward Zhao also asked where Miss Chu Ling came from, but the slave maid didn't say." β
Lu Guanlan smiled: "Even if you don't say it, Lu Bingyan and Song Yuemei can know." After all, Chu Ling was following Cheng Mo's side, and this matter would be known as soon as she asked. β
"So are we going to let them know, or are we not going to know?" Ah Li was a little confused.
Lu Guanlan put the envelope back into his sleeve, "It doesn't matter if you know it or not." β
In the end, what Cheng Mo checked for her and what to do, Lu Bingyan and Song Yuemei had no way of knowing, and only she and Cheng Mo had a great friendship with her.
Lu Bingyan naturally wouldn't intervene.
It's just that this Song Yuemei is afraid that she won't be able to sit still.
"Ming'er, how about we have a trip to Miss Wang?" Lu Guanlan said suddenly.
Ah Li was puzzled, "Don't you invite Miss Wang to come to the house?" β
Lu Guanlan curled his lips, "Go out for a while, and then please go back to the house." β