Chapter 371 Awakening

Lu Yuntang returned to the Lu family, and the newly adopted girl stayed in the palace. Su Qingwan arranged for her to live with Zhang. Zhang also admired Su Qingwan for finding a girl who looked so similar to her and was about the same age as Lu Yuntang. She never doubted that Lu Yuntang was not her biological daughter, but was shocked that there was such a coincidence in the world.

The girl's surname was Lin. Su Qingwan paid her generous salary, and she was willing to act. The money she earned was enough to support her family for several years, and she was very happy serving Zhang.

Zhang was always worried about the third daughter in the Lu family, afraid that her daughter would think she really didn't want her anymore. Su Qingwan told her to relax and that this matter must be resolved. If she felt sorry for Lu Yuntang, what would happen to Chen Nanhuai? Unless she ignored Lu Yuntang and married the third daughter to Chen Nanhuai, Zhang didn't like Chen Nanhuai. This was not prejudice. Even though she was protected by Lu Jing, a woman like her in the harem, Lin had been socializing outside. She didn't understand the reputation of the nobles in the capital, but she knew that Chen Nanhuai was not a good man.

It was inevitable that her daughter would be upset when she encountered such a thing at the time of her first love, but this matter could not be made public, so Zhang hardened her heart and endured it.

Three days later, Lu Yuntang came to the palace to inquire about the Chen family's engagement. Su Qingwan said regretfully, "Third sister, the Chen family didn't send anyone to propose marriage."

Lu Yuntang seemed to have expected this, her face pale. The palace was strict, and servants would not speak of their masters behind their backs. The Lu family was not so strict. The servants had also been discussing Lu Yuntang's affairs. The fourth lady even mocked her, saying, "Can't you get married? She had to meet with a man outside of her. If she ruined her marriage, she would never forgive her for the rest of her life."

Lu Yuntang is also a man of propriety and integrity. Her anger can be seen from the hateful look in the fourth girl's eyes. At the beginning, the fourth girl had the worst reputation among the girls in the Lu family. Now the situation has changed. Her temperament has calmed down, but Lu Yuntang has caused a scandal.

The maids around her have all been replaced, and none of them grew up with her. Lu Yuntang has no one to confide in, and she feels isolated and helpless.

Did she really do something wrong?

She just wanted to marry the person she loved, what was wrong with that?

"He clearly promised me that he...would not lie to me." Lu Yuntang felt a little sad.

Su Qingwan didn't know what to say. Zhang had told her everything she needed to say, but she might not have listened. The little girl would never give up when she encountered such a thing.

"Sister-in-law, I want to write him a letter."

"no!"

Lu Yuntang couldn't let any of her letters fall into the hands of others again. She interrogated Lu Yuntang's maid and finally got the letters back from Chen Nanhuai. Not a single one was missed, so she naturally wouldn't be gossiped about again.

"I want to ask him in person why he is unwilling to propose marriage."

"Such a simple truth, can't you figure it out?" Su Qingwan said in a serious tone, "I deliberately sent you back to the Lu family and left Miss Lin in the palace. I spread the word that the Lu family had done their best for you, and you even made Mother sick with anger. Mother's love for you is over. Why would the Chen family marry an adopted daughter who is hated by the Regent and Mother?"

"The Chen family forced him to do that."

"Your brother did everything to marry me. Chen Nanhuai is now hiding behind the family and doing nothing. I don't see any sincerity from him. Third sister, he is willing to marry you, but he is marrying the regent's sister. Once you lose this status, you will be of no use to him. Wake up and don't deceive yourself. Don't hurt the people who truly care about you."