Lu Ailan thought about it and guessed: "I guess the Lu family couldn't accept the news of my mother's death, so they did some extreme things, angered someone, and blocked Qian Yumei's way.

I don’t know what role the Duke Cheng’s Mansion and the Marquis Haixin’s Mansion played in this matter.”

Lu Qingsu didn't rush to answer. In fact, he didn't know how to answer. He wasn't even born at that time, so who knew what happened?

Ji Huan acted quickly. It only took him half a day to find out where Lu Ailan lived and the relationship between Lu Qingsu and Chu Lianlian.

These are not secrets, you can find them out if you are willing to ask.

Ji Fenglin did not rush to see Lu Ailan, but came to find Lu Qingsu. He wanted to see whether Qian Yufeng's son was his.

When he saw someone, Ji Fenglin's eyes didn't even move. He was sure and certain that Lu Qingsu was his son.

It was because he looked so much like his father, almost like they were cut from the same mold. Adding his age and birthday, it became clear that Qian Yufeng was pregnant in the Ji family.

When Ji Huan saw Lu Qingsu, he was stunned for a long time. He thought he was dazzled and saw the old man when he was young.

"Lord Lu! Would you mind giving me a drink?" Ji Fenglin's voice was a little excited.

"Okay." Lu Qingsu did not refuse.

There were some things he wanted to find out. Seeing the excitement on Duke Cheng's face, he probably confirmed that he was his son.

They are truly father and son, but he has no intention of acknowledging it.

Ji Fenglin was overjoyed. He had never expected Lu Qingsu to be so easy to talk to. After all, they were father and son, so they were close by nature. Yufeng was indeed capable. She had given him such a capable son, who had passed the imperial examination at such a young age.

He stayed in the capital and went to the Hanlin Academy to gain experience for a few years. After that, he would be promoted and his future would be smooth.

I heard that he is the son-in-law of the Prince of Qin's Palace.

It really surprised him. There were not many girls of marriageable age in the Qin Palace, and only one was snatched away by his son. There were countless noble families who wanted to marry into the Qin Palace, but none of them was as capable as his son.

"Okay! Okay! Lord Lu, please!"

Ji Fenglin had a bright smile on his face, and the more he looked at his son, the more satisfied he became. The father and son came to a famous restaurant, asked for a private room, and sat down.

Lu Qingsu got straight to the point: "What do you want to say to me by the Duke's Mansion? Recognize your ancestors?"

Seeing his son couldn't wait to mention it, Ji Fenglin didn't hide it: "Yes, that's what Dad thinks. After all, you are the blood of my Ji family, you can't be left out there."

"My Lord, you are joking. My last name is Lu, not Ji." Lu Qingsu had a mocking smile on his face. "There are many sons in the Duke Cheng's Mansion, so there is no need for an additional one."

Ji Fenglin waved his hand: "A basket of earthworms is not as good as a python. There are many young masters in the Chengguo Mansion, but none of them is useful."

Lu Qingsu smiled and repeated the same words: "My Lord, you are joking. My last name is Lu, not Ji. I am willing to follow you today for one purpose. My mother must be divorced and her dowry must be taken away. As for the rest, let's not talk about it."

After saying this, he stood up and bowed to Ji Fenglin who was sitting.

"If you feel guilty towards my mother, why don't you find out who was behind the attack on the Lu family? This is the knot that keeps my mother awake day and night."

He had just arrived in the capital, his official position was not very high, he had no connections, and no manpower. If he wanted to investigate the people who harmed the Lu family, he could only leave it to Ji Fenglin.

Don't you feel that you owe your mother something? Then help her out.

"Wait!" Seeing his son was about to leave, Ji Fenglin stood up and stopped him. "Dad will investigate the Lu family's affairs and give your mother an explanation. It's a rare reunion for father and son today. Can you accompany Dad for a meal?"

"No." Lu Qingsu refused bluntly, "I have to go back to have dinner with my mother. If I don't go back, my mother will keep waiting.

In the mother's heart, her son was everything to her. A fire burned everything down, and only her son remained with her.

After he finished speaking, Lu Qingsu left without looking back.

Ji Fenglin staggered and fell into a chair, his face pale and his hands and feet cold.

A big fire burned everything, leaving only her son with her.

Yes! She changed her name to Lu Ailan, which was the name given to her by her maternal grandparents. It was also listed in the Lu family genealogy.

He knew that Yufeng resented him, and his son did not recognize him, always insisting that his surname was Lu, not Ji.

The Ji family has never raised him for a single day since he was a child. If he doesn't admit that he is a member of the Ji family, no one can do anything to him.

Who made him an incompetent father?

That's it!

Give Yufeng everything she wants. If her son doesn't want to come back, then he doesn't have to come back. He is right. He has several sons. If he picks and chooses, maybe he can find a good one.

Ji Huan, who was outside the door, saw Lu Qingsu leaving and pushed the door open cautiously: "Duke! Why did the eldest young master leave?"

Ji Fenglin sighed: "He doesn't admit that he is a child of the Ji family. Don't call him the eldest young master anymore. Call him Lord Lu!"

"Duke, are you just giving up like that? Are you not going to fight for it anymore?"

Ji Huan felt that Ji Fenglin was too casual. The eldest young master was more capable. If he took over the Chengguo Mansion in the future, things would definitely be better than they are now.

Today, the Chengguo Mansion has begun to show signs of decline.

If the lady took all her dowry, the Chengguo Mansion would be even more unable to make ends meet.

"I won't fight for it. This kid has never enjoyed the blessings of the Duke of Chengguo's Mansion. Why should he take over this mess?" Ji Fenglin always said whatever he wanted in front of Ji Huan. They were master and servant who grew up together.

"Let Qian Yumei take care of the household expenses! Yufeng's dowry must be sorted out quickly and returned to her. The eldest son is getting married, and it will cost a lot of money."

Ji Huan looked at Ji Fenglin, said nothing more, quietly left and closed the door of the box.

It's good that the Duke has made up his mind. He doesn't want to say too much to avoid disturbing his mind.

After all, they are father and son, and the Duke still cares about the eldest young master. The eldest young master has indeed never enjoyed the blessings of the Duke Cheng's Mansion, and he has no obligation to take over this mess.

His future life will definitely not be bad, and coming back may not be a good thing.

After Ji Fenglin finished his meal at the restaurant, he hurried back to the mansion, went to the study to get out Lu Ailan's dowry list, and went to Qian Yumei's yard.

He sat down in the room, pushed the dowry list over, and ordered: "You must get everyone to sort out Yufeng's dowry immediately. If there are any valuable items missing, please use gold and silver to make up for them.

All the income from her dowry shop over the years should be counted towards her, not a penny less. Since she wants to divorce me, everything that belongs to her should be returned to me. I can't let people point at my back and call me a Duke of Cheng.

You should sort out all the things you have misappropriated. I will ask Ji Huan to check carefully and make sure nothing is missing. Don't think I don't know how the fire started.

Qian Yumei! I don't care if you want to kill yourself, but Yufeng's dowry must be intact."