Chapter 732: Visiting and Taunting

These two short sentences were like a heavy hammer.

Lord Liu is not a person who is greedy for profit. When he considers a problem, he will never think about how many benefits there are in being the son of the Lu family, and thus persuade Mu Qing to stop for the sake of these benefits.

That's why the couple thought of inviting him.

Lord Liu didn't want to help them. Was it because he was so-called thinking about them, or was it because in his heart, women should be obedient and their mother's family was inferior to their father's family?

Is it true that no matter what Prime Minister Lu did wrong, he cannot be without descendants, and even if Mother Lu was abused to this extent, she does not deserve to have the right to pass on her surname to him taken away?

Is it true that the innocent souls of the common people of the Jiang family are really no match for the reputation of a deceased prime minister?

For a modern person like Hu Xiner, these questions don't need to be thought about at all.

Because she had witnessed with her own eyes what equality for all meant and what fairness and justice meant.

In her time, right and wrong were determined by law, and all they had to do was collect evidence and reveal the truth.

But in front of Lord Liu, he never dared to think deeply about these issues, the loopholes in the current etiquette and laws.

At this moment, Liu Yanchuo's clear and melodious voice rang out: "Father, what is there to hesitate about? Haven't you always taught me that officials should be honest and fair, and speak for the people? Even if the results are not satisfactory, we must reveal the truth?"

He scratched his head again and looked at Madam Liu: "Mother, didn't you say that the most important thing for a person is pride? Even ordinary people should regard their innocence and pride as the most precious things?"

"So, is there anything wrong with collecting evidence? Is there anything wrong with the Jiang family wanting to clear their name?" He simply put his hands in his sleeves and said casually, "If we help Mu Qing and then take Grandfather home, wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?"

As he stepped out of the Princess's Mansion, Lord Liu stumbled over the threshold. He steadied himself, feeling the sunlight outside was a bit dazzling. "It seems the sky is changing."

Liu Yanchuo supported his father and joked, "The threshold will grow taller if you trip it. Congratulations to your father."

Madam Liu couldn't help but slap him: "You kid, you're just talking nonsense. Your father is already this old, how could he possibly grow taller?"

Liu Yanchuo said with a smile: "Don't worry, mother. If Dad does anything to let you down in the future, I will stand by you!"

Madam Liu was startled and couldn't help laughing while covering her handkerchief: "Your father will be angry if you say that."

Lord Liu shouted with a fierce face: "Liu Yanchuo!"

Liu Yanchuo yelled, "Mother, save me!"

The family of three happily got on the carriage and gradually drove away.

Their conversation could be heard from the carriage.

"Madam, rest assured, I will never do such a beastly thing."

Madam Liu said in a gentle voice, "Don't worry, my husband. If that day ever comes, I will go back to my parents' home on my own."

"Madam, you have to believe me..."

The days that followed were relatively peaceful, and the couple was busy building their new mansion.

They had also tried to secretly explore the Liu Mansion, but the Liu Mansion must have learned its lesson, so the security was very tight and it was difficult to sneak in.

Old Master Liu is living a life worse than death in the Liu Mansion, and he must be taken out as soon as possible.

Although there was an old grudge between him and Hu Xin'er, Hu Xin'er did not take it to heart. After all, their relationship had been severed.

For Old Master Liu, seeing that his most beloved eldest wife was so incompetent was probably the greatest torture.

"Qingyi's marriage hasn't been settled yet?"

The Liu Mansion is now completely renovated. Liu Zhi sat in front of the dressing table, trying on her newly bought gold-thread and jade earrings, and glanced at Prince Wang.

Mr. Wang lowered his head and said nothing. There was a bruise on the side of his face that had not yet faded, obviously from being beaten.

Seeing that he remained silent, Liu Zhi grew even more angry: "Why did I marry a loser like you? That's your own daughter!"

"What can we do if she's useless?" Prince Wang replied gruffly. "Besides, you spend all day shopping and playing cards, and you've even done a bit of work on your daughter's marriage!"

Today, although the Liu Mansion looks magnificent, no one has ever set foot there, and the entrance is extremely deserted.

Inside, except for Old Master Liu's room, all the valuable antiques and calligraphy and paintings had long been sold out and replaced with decorations that the mother and daughter of the eldest wife liked.

Seeing that he actually dared to talk back, Liu Zhi snorted coldly, "I spend all my time socializing, isn't it to make friends with wealthy officials' wives and find a career for my daughter? And you, on the other hand, living a life of debauchery with those unsuccessful scholar friends, what future can you possibly have?"

"They are all talented people who have been buried by the court!" Prince Wang shouted at the top of his voice.

Just as the couple was about to quarrel, they heard a gentle knock on the door and a gentle voice rang out, "Zhizhi, someone is looking for you outside."

Liu Zhi's face lit up with joy: "Yulang, you're here? Take a look at my new jewelry. Is it pretty?"

As the door opened, a handsome man in purple came in. When Prince Wang saw him, his face turned green and he walked out angrily.

It turned out that this man was Liu Zhixin's lover. After the two of them exchanged a few jokes, they went to the lobby to welcome guests.

But when he saw the people in the hall, Liu Zhi's expression changed.

"Oh, how dare the dignified Second Princess come to our Liu Mansion today?" she said sarcastically, "If I remember correctly, you have severed ties with our Liu family, haven't you? The deed is still in my mother's cabinet!"

The corners of Old Lady Liu's lips curled up calmly, and it was obvious that this was what she meant.

Although Hu Xin'er looked approachable and modest, and her clothes were low-key, the two of them could see that the hairpin on Hu Xin'er's head alone was ten times more expensive than their dresses!

Not to mention the Mu Xin Comics Shop behind Hu Xin'er...that's a big business that even the imperial merchants would envy.

"If I had been able to seize this property back then, how could my Yi'er be unable to get married now? Why would I have to poison the old man and sell the paintings and calligraphy in the mansion to make money?" The more Liu Zhi watched, the more jealous he became. He almost wanted to pull out the hairpin of this little bitch and scratch her face.

Why did they, mother and daughter, end up in disgrace despite all their scheming, while this little bitch in front of them didn't have to do anything and was just a peasant girl despised by everyone, but she was able to get a stunning husband, an enviable family background and huge wealth?

How could she die in that ravine?!

This gaze seemed to be filled with poison, and any normal person could feel the chill in it.

Hu Xin'er had seen enough to not feel uncomfortable with the look. Instead, she said with a gentle smile, "Our two families have indeed severed ties, so it wasn't convenient for me to come and disturb you. I just heard that cousin Qingyi's marriage hasn't been finalized yet, so I came to inquire about it."

The implication is that he wants to find a marriage partner for Liu Qingyi.

Upon hearing this, Liu's mother and daughter exchanged glances, half believing and half doubting.

With Hu Xiner's status and position, she could indeed find a good husband for Qingyi, but would she be so kind?