Years ago, Lu Baimei disliked Jiang Luoluo very much, and Yao Shiyu instigated Su Cuirong to make things difficult for Jiang Luoluo both openly and secretly.
Lu Baimei, as an elder, never said a good word for Jiang Luoluo.
Because Jiang Yunjiao hired someone to impersonate a bandit and assassinate Jiang Luoluo, she was kicked into the water by Jiang Luoluo.
For this, Lu Baimei harbored resentment towards Jiang Luoluo for a long time, and even thought about taking revenge on her.
However, at the flower-viewing banquet, it was her least favorite niece who came out to plead for Jiang Yunjiao.
After that incident, her opinion of Jiang Luoluo changed drastically.
This time, when Lu Baimei learned that Jiang Muyan had a mistress, she immediately told Su Cuirong, but Su Cuirong did not stand up for her.
They even said that since ancient times, men have had three wives and four concubines. How could a man have only one wife from beginning to end? Isn't it normal for men to have affairs outside the marriage?
Su Cuirong also advised Lu Baimei to be more magnanimous, so when Jiang Luoluo appeared in the mansion, she didn't even want to talk about these family scandals.
Because Jiang Luoluo and Jiang Muyan share the same blood, she knew that if Jiang Luoluo found out about Jiang Muyan having an affair, she would definitely criticize her again.
They might even say she's old and faded, and that wildflowers are always more fragrant than garden flowers.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Luoluo came to support her, and all her pent-up grievances poured out at once.
Lu Baimei closed her eyes, disregarding etiquette and letting tears stream down her face.
Jiang Muyan was unsure what move Jiang Luoluo would make to resolve the matter.
However, he still replied to Jiang Luoluo, "What's done is done. What does Luoluo think should be done?"
As soon as Ji Gong Dan entered her mouth, its fragrant aroma filled the air, and Lu Baimei felt much more comfortable in her chest.
Jiang Luoluo handed her another glass of water and asked gently, "Second Aunt, how does that mistress compare to you?"
Lu Baimei took a sip of water to calm herself down. "She's just a musician, all she knows are some seductive tricks."
Jiang Luoluo also spat, "That's someone who can't be presented to the world. She's far inferior to Second Aunt. Second Aunt is a true lady from a respectable family."
So Second Aunt, don't worry, your position as the mistress of the household is unshakeable.
Lu Baimei was comforted by Jiang Luoluo's few words of comfort, and she let out another sigh, "But I just can't swallow this anger."
“That’s right, we can’t swallow this insult.” Jiang Luoluo patted Lu Baimei’s hand.
At this moment, Lu Baimei felt extremely comforted. People say that a niece is worth half a daughter, and it is indeed true.
"How about we divorce Second Uncle today, Auntie, to vent our anger?" Jiang Luoluo glanced at Jiang Muyan, even gritting her teeth.
Lu Baimei's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this. Young couples grow old together, and their daughter is already so grown up.
How could she bear to divorce Jiang Muyan? It was only because she knew he had found someone else behind her back, and she had nowhere to vent her resentment.
If it were a matter of the two of them living separately, she couldn't bring herself to do it. The man in front of her was the man she loved wholeheartedly.
Jiang Muyan finally understood Jiang Luoluo's thoughts. He lowered his head and said softly, "Bai Mei, I'm sorry, I've let you down. If you're still angry, then..."
He hesitated for a long time, then finally seemed to have made up his mind, "Then just divorce me..."
Lu Baimei slowly raised her head, her eyes red-rimmed, and looked at Jiang Muyan. "Do you really think that way?"
Jiang Muyan gritted his teeth, stamped his foot, and nodded. "Yes, I'm a bastard. I'm not human. I shouldn't have kept a mistress behind your back."
"You divorce me, and I will have no complaints."
Seeing his righteous and awe-inspiring demeanor, Lu Baimei was somewhat moved.
Perhaps it was because she was too strict with Jiang Muyan that things backfired, forcing him to seek out other women.
She hesitated, but ultimately didn't say anything more, only saying softly, "You can go down now, I want to talk to Luo Luo for a while."
Jiang Muyan's back was soaked with sweat. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, looked at Jiang Luoluo for help, and then slowly walked out.
Jiang Luoluo helped Lu Baimei into the house.
She said gently, "Second Aunt, I know you're sad."
Lu Baimei's tears of grievance rolled down her cheeks as she lay there sobbing softly for a while.
Jiang Luoluo was right beside her, gently patting her back.
After about an incense stick's time, her trembling shoulders finally stopped a little.
A maid handed over a warm handkerchief, which Jiang Luoluo took and used to wipe Lu Baimei's cold hands.
Lu Baimei slowly raised her head, sobbing as she asked, "Luo Luo, what should I do?"
Jiang Luoluo looked at Lu Baimei seriously and said, "Second Aunt, now that things have come to this, we have no choice but to bring that mistress into the mansion and make her a concubine."
Lu Baimei let out a long sigh. "That's what I think too."
Jiang Luoluo comforted her, "Under Second Aunt's watchful eye, she certainly can't cause any trouble."
If you stay outside, you won't be able to control the situation and it will only cause more trouble.
Lu Baimei knew that this was the truth, but she was unwilling to accept it and wanted to find someone to confide in.
Jiang Luoluo was a good match for her; when she wanted to get angry, she stood firmly by her side and helped her criticize Jiang Muyan.
Once she calmed down, I analyzed the pros and cons for her and pointed her in the right direction.
Jiang Luoluo comforted Lu Baimei for a while before Lu Baimei's emotions gradually calmed down. Before leaving, Lu Baimei specially escorted Jiang Luoluo to the gate of the mansion.
Jiang Muyan watched as Lu Baimei acted like a madwoman in the morning, but in the afternoon, Jiang Luoluo came out of the courtyard.
Lu Baimei had regained her usual dignified and elegant appearance, and Jiang Muyan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He was increasingly impressed with Jiang Luoluo; she could handle anyone, and she had saved his life once again.
Jiang Luoluo returned to Prince Yi's residence around dinner time. Xie Zhichen had been spending the last few days in the palace with Xie Qiyu.
Xie Yizhi was already waiting at the table; they were having dumplings for this meal.
Upon seeing Jiang Luoluo return, Xie Yizhi chuckled and teased, "With your personality, Madam would be quite suitable to be a matchmaker."
Jiang Luoluo picked up a dumpling and put it in her mouth. "I only have one goal: to get Jiang Muyan to serve the Prince of Yan. So I tried to persuade him to keep the peace!"
When Liu Ruyan enters the manor, she will cause trouble. Both Jiang Muyan and Lu Baimei will need me, so it's a win-win situation for everyone.
Xie Yizhi's lips immediately fell. "Then, Madam, when you approached me for cooperation and agreed to marry me, was it also based on the principle of mutual benefit?"
Jiang Luoluo's eyes curved into a smile, "Yes!"
Seeing that Xie Yizhi's face had become noticeably colder, she continued, "But in the process of mutual benefit, I fell in love with you!"
Jiang Luoluo bent down, picked up a dumpling, bit off one end, and then slightly turned to feed it to Xie Yizhi.