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

Chapter 15:

Clear-Headed

“Don't you like the jade pendant your mother gave you?” 

Lu Qing Ge'er shook his head, of course, he liked it. 

The Old Madam continued, "Then why don't you wear it?" 

Qing Ge'er pursed his lips, unwilling to speak. 

The Old Madam held him, coaxing gently, "Our little boy should be a good child, respecting teachers and elders. The Young Madam is not only your mother but also your teacher. If it's a gift from a teacher, even if you don't like it, you should be grateful and not ignore it." 

"Good child, tell your grandmother, why don't you want to wear the jade pendant?" 

The attitude of the Old Madam was too good, so saying it wouldn't cause any trouble, right? 

Finally, Lu Qing Ge'er told the truth, "Mother asked me to throw away the brush-shaped zongzi, so I left the jade pendant in the room. I don't want it." 

"Brush-shaped zongzi?" 

What is that? The old lady was puzzled. 

Lu Zhengliu with a dark face explained, "It's the introductory gift Yunwan gave him." 

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Although she hadn't heard of this thing, the Old Madam already had a somewhat uneasy intuition. She didn't want to say anything in front of the child and lightly instructed Yan Mama, "We'll be dining soon. Take Qing Ge'er to wash his hands first." 

"Yes." 

Mama Yan walked to Young Master Lu Qing Ge'er with a smile, extending her hand, "Young Master, let the old servant take you to wash your hands."

Lu Qing Ge'er, who was already hungry, went over with a smile. 

Yan Mama closed the door as she left. 

The Old Madam's face turned extremely gloomy as she asked, "Zhengliu, what is the brush-shaped zongzi about?" 

Lu Zhengliu explained briefly. 

When Ge Bao'er heard that it sounded like "succeed," her face turned pale. 

It was a good omen for her son's learning, but she made him throw it away! 

"Old Madam, I... I didn't know..." 

"Bang!" 

The Old Madam slammed her fist on the table in anger. 

Ge Bao'er was so scared that her legs went weak, almost kneeling down. 

"Old Madam..." 

Seeing that the Old Madam's face was turning sour, Lu Zhengliu quickly got up, went over to ease the situation, picked up a teacup, and said, "Have some water first." 

"I won't drink. This is a really an unfortunate family!" 

The Old Madam turned towards the direction of the small Buddha hall, clasped her hands together, and chanted, "Amitabha Buddha, may the Buddha bless and protect the child who is mischievous for a moment. Ensure his future 'succeed.' Amitabha Buddha..." 

Ge Bao'er's delicate face turned pale, tears shimmering in her eyes, looking quite pitiful.

She really didn't know the meaning behind that zongzi. 

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Lu Zhengliu turned his head and, seeing her distressed look, couldn't bear to reprimand her. 

"Grandmother, Young Madam is here." 

Everyone quickly restrained their emotions, putting on a seemingly normal appearance. 

Upon entering, Lin Yunwan immediately noticed the downcast Ge Bao'er. Even with her veil, it was apparent that her complexion seemed off. 

What unpleasant incident just happened? 

She walked in to pay respects and asked, "Grandmother, is there anything you've ordered?" 

The old lady had a smiling face, "Where is there any order? I just asked you to come over, so our whole family can have dinner together." 

It wasn't about troubling her? Lin Yunwan found it strange. 

In the previous life, they were not eager for her to teach Lu Qing Ge'er, even though she was constantly laboring hard for his education. They were afraid she might not be wholehearted enough, scrutinizing every detail. 

In this life, after some hesitation, she agreed to teach Lu Qing Ge'er, and now they seemed afraid of causing her any trouble. 

People's hearts are truly hard to understand. 

The Old Madam instructed the servants, "Go and invite Madam Wei over." 

As the maids left, Lu Qing Ge'er, having washed his hands, ran in. 

"Grandmother, father, I..."

He had just stepped across the threshold and saw Lin Yunwan, pausing for a moment.

The old lady reminded him, "Aren't you going to pay respects to your mother?"

"Respectfully greeting Mother," he said.

Lin Yunwan nodded and casually asked, "Is Young Master Lu Qing  Ge'er also here? When did he arrive?"

Qing'er responded, "Mother, I..."

Qing Ge'er scratched his head, unable to calculate how long he had been there, and said, "I've been here for a while."

He was indeed quite diligent in coming over.

In fact, Lin Yunwan should have noticed something in her previous life. It was just that the identity of a mother clouded her judgment. In this life, free from the role of a mother, she suddenly saw many things clearly.

Lin Yunwan touched the teacup, appearing thoughtful. Could she have noticed something?

The old lady hurriedly added, "Go and call Chang Gong over."

Soon, everyone from the entire Lu family gathered at the Old Madam's place for a meal.

It really looked like a happy family reunion.

Ge Bao'er felt very uncomfortable. "Old Madam, I... I don't feel well. I'll go back first."

Lin Yunwan looked at her and asked, "Is it because the rash on your face hasn't healed yet? A young lady's appearance is most important. I think tomorrow I'll invite a doctor to the mansion for my cousin."

"No, there's no need."

She couldn't let Lin Yunwan see her face now!

Gao'er nervously said, "Thank you for your concern, Madam. It's just a bit of discomfort due to the change in environment. Nothing serious."

The Old Madam glanced at her and said, "If you're not feeling well, go back and rest quickly."

"Yes."

As Gao'er turned around, cheerful voices and laughter filled the air behind her. She wiped away hot tears with a wave of her hand.

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After dinner, Madam Wei was the first to leave. She needed to take care of her husband, who was in a wheelchair. Although there were servants to help, sometimes Duke Wu Ding had moments of clear consciousness and would throw tantrums, and she couldn't be away for too long.

The Old Madam didn't insist on keeping her but deliberately kept Lin Yunwan and Lu Zhengliu for the last to leave.

"Zhengliu, you escort Yunwan for me." The Old Madam emphasized, "I know you're busy, always staying in the front yard. Escort Yunwan back to Chui Si Tang."

Lu Zhengliu glanced at Lin Yunwan, pursed his lips, and agreed, "Sure."

As they walked out of the main hall, a faint cry came from one of the side rooms. It wasn't loud, but both of them could hear it. Lin Yunwan looked towards Gao'er's room window and said meaningfully, "It seems that Cousin Ge still needs to see a doctor."

Lu Zhengliu remarked, "She stays with Grandmother, and Grandmother will take care of her."

Is that so?

Lin Yunwan smiled at him.

Originally a faintly cold smile, under the moonlight, it carried a touch of tenderness.

In the fleeting moment of being entranced by that smile, Lin Yunwan had already left him behind. He took large and quick strides to catch up with her.

Upon reaching the entrance of Chui Si Tang, Lin Yunwan turned back, looking at Lu Zhengliu in surprise, and asked, "Does the heir really want to escort me back?"

Don't you know?! In the previous life, she guarded an empty room for a lifetime!

And was ridiculed for a lifetime.

Later, she took concubines for him, and he accepted them, but never touched her.

"Grandmother asked me to escort you."

It's really ridiculous!

The Old Madam had said such things more than once. Why was he willing to listen now?

Lu Zhengliu also felt the reasons were not sufficient and found it challenging to face Lin Yunwan. He explained, "These days, you've worked hard teaching Qing Ge'er and Chang Gong. I..."

Lin Yunwan understood.

In the end, it was still for his and Ge Bao'er's son.

Lin Yunwan coldly said, "Eldest Heir, please do not bother."

Lu Zhengliu was puzzled, not understanding her intentions.

"Remember our wedding night, when the eldest son said that marrying me wasn't your own wish," Lin Yunwan looked at him and continued, "Although it's said that children should not defy their parents' wishes and should follow the matchmaker's arrangements, I'm not afraid to tell the eldest heir that marrying you was not my own wish either."

Lu Zhengliu asked coldly, "What do you mean?"

"Does the eldest son really not know?" Lin Yunwan did not answer and turned to walk back into Chui Si Tang.

She even had the maidservant close the door.

Lu Zhengliu stared at the tightly closed door, veins popping on his forehead, his face as cold as ice.

Could it be that Lin Yunwan had someone else in her heart before marrying him?

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