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 Favoring Concubines and Destroying Wives? I Refuse to be the Mistress of this Marquis' Mansion

 Chapter 110: 

Aftermath 

In the Marquis of Wu Ding's mansion, in the council chamber:

All the members of the Lu family are seated, awaiting news from the Buddhist hall. The chief steward enters, sweating, and informs Old Madam Lu and Lu Zhengliu, "Big Madam has been found."

Old Madam Lu hastily asks, "How is she? Is she still... still..."

'Is she still alive?'

Everyone in the room wanted to ask, but no one dared to voice the question. The chief steward lowered his head, shook it sorrowfully, and said, "Big Madam has passed away." After speaking, he covered his face with his sleeve and began to cry.

Madam Wei and Zhuqing were on the verge of fainting upon hearing the news. Even Old Madam Lu sat there in a daze for quite a while.

"She's dead..."

How could her daughter-in-law have died? This wasn't supposed to happen right now!

After the shock, Old Madam Lu was left with a mix of emotions, finding it hard to articulate. Why did she have to die at such an inopportune time? Even if it had happened half a year later...

Now what should they do? How could she explain this to the Lu family members, to the Lins, and to the outside world?

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"Zhengliu."

Old Madam Lu looked over, and her grandson's head was already lowered to his chest.

As the saying goes, "Real men shed tears only when deeply moved," and this was truly a heart-wrenching moment! Soon, the first maid in the council chamber began to sob, followed by a second, then a third... Gradually, the room echoed with the collective sound of mourning.

Zhuqing and her two maids cried the most sorrowfully. Outside, the servant girls who had been instructed to listen were also wailing.

"Big Madam, Big Madam!"

"Big Madam, Madam..."

The servants knelt in the snow, kowtowing in grief.

Old Madam Lu wiped away her tears and cursed Ge Bao'er, whispering to Yan Mama, "That wretched woman, how could she be so audacious!"

Now, what should they do? Madam Wei's eyes were swollen from crying. She came forward and pleaded, "Madam, quickly bring Yunwan's child back! How can I answer the Marquis when he asks about Yunwan in the future? My unfortunate daughter-in-law—"

The atmosphere in the council chamber became increasingly heavy with sorrow and regret. The news of Yunwan's death had shaken the entire Liu family to its core.

They cried so much that it became difficult to catch their breaths. Yan Mama tearfully advised, "Madam, please don't say anything more. Let's bring Grand Madam back!"

Madam Wei turned to leave, but Liu Zhengliu stood up, his voice hoarse, "Mother, I'll go fetch her."

He was determined to see her with his own eyes one last time.

Madam Wei nodded weakly and sat down. After a while, she asked, "Madam, when are we going to hold the funeral for Yunwan?"

Old Madam Lu bit her lip, unable to come up with a plan. Announcing the funeral meant informing the people from the Lin family. How could the Lu family broach this topic with the Lin family without stirring up trouble?

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As for the jade pendant from the Duke's residence, where did it go?

"Let's wait until Zhengliu brings her back!" Old Madam Lu suggested. Getting hold of the jade pendant could be a lifeline for the Lu family, establishing a connection with the Duke's residence. Without such a connection, facing the Lin family might lead to unpleasant consequences for the Lu family.

Soon, Zhengliu returned with "Madam Yunwan." He couldn't lift his head, and his once bright and beautiful wife had turned into a lifeless body. Only the clothes and the hairpin on her head vaguely hinted at her appearance when she was alive.

Unable to hold back her tears, Madam Wei asked, "What happened to Yunwan?"

"I really want to go and take a look, after all, she was a daughter-in-law for more than seven years," Madam Wei expressed her desire.

Zhuqing also stood up; her pregnancy was becoming more apparent. However, Zhengliu stopped Madam Wei and Zhuqing, speaking in a hushed tone, "Don't go. It's already burned... beyond recognition."

Zhuqing felt a sharp pain in her chest, her face turning pale. Sobbing, she called out, "Big Madam... Big Madam..."

Xiliu and Tongliu, two maidservants, cried out, "Mistress, please take care of the child in your womb!"

This pregnancy seems to have the appearance of a boy, so Old Madam Lu advised Zhuqing, "You should go back and rest. If there's nothing urgent, don't come over."

Reluctantly, Zhuqing left with the support of the two maids.

"I'll take my leave."

Back at the Yue Xing Ting, she noticed there was someone in the opposite wing. It was none other than Ge Bao'er!

The Marquis's residence has lost its mistress; it's impossible not to hold a funeral.

With the main hall hosting guests for the funeral, Ge Bao'er no longer can stay there. The old lady placed her in the Yue Xing Ting.

Zhuqing glared at the window opposite, clenching her handkerchief and gritting her teeth. "Don't think that just because she killed the Big Madam, she can become the lady of the house! Dream on!"

She calmed down and, supporting her belly, said, "The young master is injured. Let's go check on him."

She coldly smiled, her gaze sinister. "And there's also the Second Young Master."

She intended to check on him too.

Zhuqing wore a thick cloak and headed to the courtyard of Lu Chang Gong.

He was brought back after suffering burns and remained in the inner courtyard, tended to by maids who were more attentive than the male servants in the front courtyard. When she arrived, she heard crying from the house.

The maid Qianru was still capable and organized, managing the young master's courtyard efficiently even after such a significant incident occurred.

Indeed, those chosen by the mistress prove their capabilities, especially in critical times.

"How come you're here, Mistress?" Qianru wiped away her tears and greeted her politely.

With red eyes, Zhuqing asked, "How is the young master? I came to see him."

Qianru said sadly, "He has taken his medicine, but the pain is keeping him awake."

Even though he's awake, considering he's the young master, it might not be easy for a concubine to enter. However, Qianru suggested, "The young master is dressed neatly. If Auntie wants to take a look, you can go inside."

Zhuqing nodded and followed Qianru inside.

The young master had become noticeably thinner, sitting on the bed with his left hand wrapped in thick bandages, looking numb. It was evident he had been deeply affected by sorrow.

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"Young Master." 

As soon as Zhuqing spoke, she burst into tears. In this residence, only she and the young master were truly close to the Big Madam

Speaking more bluntly, now she and the young master were on the same boat. 

Although Zhuqing had been polite, "Young Master," she nodded and continued, "I came to talk to you. If you can still hear me, please listen."

"Please go ahead, Mistress," replied Chang Gong, bowing his head slightly as if speaking to an elder..

Zhuqing wiped away her tears and said, "It's not that I'm heartless, but Big Madam has passed away. She only has you as her legitimate son. You need to think about the arrangements for her dowry, her accompanying maids, the funeral, and her maternal family..."

Each of these matters required their joint attention.

Chang Gong was deeply grateful. "Mistress, you are sincerely considering Mother. I have noted all you said. Thank you, Mistress. Take care." 

Zhuqing nodded with tears in her eyes. She said, "With your strength, I can rest assured."

After settling these matters, she didn't want to overstay and took her leave to check on Lu Chang Zong. Lu Chang Zong had been using the excuse of taking care of his older brother and hadn't dared to go to the council chamber.

Zhuqing understood in her heart. She said to the two maids, "Everyone is saying that Misstress Ge caused the death of Big Madam. Second Young Master is not just afraid; he must also harbor resentment! He will hate Mistress Ge for causing the death of his legitimate mother! I will make sure that Ge Bao'er's life becomes worse than death, regardless of her prestigious status!"

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