Chapter 88 Lu Lin, you will also marry a concubine in the future...

Cao Fengyi was very anxious, pacing back and forth. After thinking for a while, she decided to go in and see if Shen Rong was at a disadvantage, so she could help him.

She turned around and was about to go inside when she bumped into Shen Rong coming out.

"How is it? Did it escalate into a fight?" she asked quickly.

Shen Rong's expression was somewhat complicated, and she glanced at Cao Fengyi as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

"Sister-in-law, why don't we go back first?" Shen Rong's voice sounded somewhat strange.

Cao Fengyi thought he had been hurt and didn't take it to heart, replying repeatedly, "Okay, I'll go back now."

"What kind of woman is she? Did you say anything?" Cao Fengyi asked in a low voice.

Shen Rong: "No... I didn't say." She lowered her head and glanced cautiously at Cao Fengyi.

Was she provoked? Could this little beauty be incredibly stunning? Cao Fengyi wondered to herself.

She turned her head to look behind her, and the old woman who had been following her came out as well. Her face was even more unpleasant than Shen Rong's, and she seemed a little guilty and dared not look at her.

Cao Fengyi suddenly understood, and her heart skipped a beat.

Both of them had such strange expressions, and this old woman was someone she relied on. This was a family matter of the Lu family, and at most she would only help to lend a hand. Why did she have such a mournful expression?

Unless... unless it's related to her, her gaze fell on the two words "Bai Residence".

That's right, this small mansion was purchased in Lu Lin's name. Lu Lin wasn't the only one who showed up here yesterday!

"What happened? Tell me!" she said sternly, and the old woman trembled.

Shen Rong quickly pulled Cao Fengyi back: "Sister-in-law, let's go home. We can talk about it slowly at home. It's not good to be stuck here."

These words sound familiar; Cao Fengyi had just advised her in the same way.

This further confirmed her bad premonition. Perhaps she had been wrong all along; someone was keeping a mistress, but it wasn't Lu Lin.

"Good girl, tell me, what did you find?" Cao Fengyi grabbed her arm, her voice excited.

Shen Rong looked at her, feeling a pang of pity.

"I……"

"Stop!" Cao Fengyi suddenly shouted towards the distance.

Shen Rong turned her head and saw a man in military uniform standing awkwardly in place, holding a bouquet of flowers in one hand and several gift boxes in the other.

This person must have seen them there and tried to sneak away, but was discovered by Cao Fengyi.

He still wanted to leave despite his reluctance, but Cao Fengyi's voice had already turned cold: "Zhang Biao, my words no longer carry any weight, do you have a new master now?"

Zhang Biao took a deep breath and carefully turned around: "Madam, please forgive me. I was preoccupied with something and didn't notice you calling me."

"Madam, are you here for a walk?" he asked with a fawning smile.

Cao Fengyi looked at the things in his hand and sneered, "Come here to catch someone cheating?"

Zhang Biao looked somewhat embarrassed.

Cao Fengyi approached, glanced at what he was holding, saw a card, and picked it up with two fingers: "Darling?"

Seeing the familiar handwriting, she couldn't help but sneer: "So you're here to serve the new mistress? Who is this 'darling'?"

Zhang Biao's expression was stiff, his eyes darting around, and he was still desperately trying to deny it: "Madam, you've misunderstood. The young marshal was thinking of preparing a surprise for you, and I was just about to deliver it when I ran into you on the way."

Cao Fengyi drew out an "oh" and said, "It was my fault. You've been his adjutant for so many years, you should know very well that I don't like the things these little girls drink. You prepared champagne for me to please him, right?"

"Biaozi, you really did me a disservice!" Cao Fengyi's voice was tinged with disappointment.

Zhang Biao lowered his head, not daring to look at her: "Madam, please forgive me, don't be angry, the young marshal was just confused for a moment..."

"In a moment of folly, I led someone right under my nose and even framed Lu Lin. How wonderful! I almost became a laughingstock!"

"Go, lead the way. I want to see what kind of celestial beauty she is that deserves his lavish keeping!"

Zhang Biao didn't move, and Cao Fengyi shouted again: "Do you think I can't order you around anymore? Do you think I'm just a decoration for the young marshal's wife?!"

Zhang Biao had no choice but to lead the way. The door was wide open, and with such a commotion, it was impossible that Miss Bai hadn't heard it. But she hadn't come out for so long, so it seemed she was feeling guilty and avoiding him.

"Sister, I'm sorry, I almost ruined your marriage. Now I'll show you a good show too." Cao Fengyi's face showed a mix of embarrassment and anger.

"Sister-in-law, why don't we go back first?" Shen Rong said, both amused and exasperated, pulling on her arm.

Cao Fengyi pulled her hand away: "It's easy to give advice when it hasn't happened to you. I understand now, sister, you shouldn't have advised me."

The reason Shen Rong personally came to catch them in the act of adultery should have made it clear why she insisted on going in.

They're all holding their breath!

Cao Fengyi tossed her hair, held her head high, and went inside as if she were going to war.

Shen Rong stamped her foot and grabbed a member of the Dou family: "Quickly go and inform the young marshal!" Then she followed him inside.

What kind of mess is this! She caught someone cheating and ended up uncovering someone else's affair. She's already gotten involved; she can't let Cao Fengyi suffer!

She was a step too late. Cao Fengyi walked very fast. When she arrived, there was no classic scene of tearing apart a mistress, no argument or hysterical shouting. Cao Fengyi stared straight at the huge photo frame.

This is a huge wedding photo. In it, the woman is wearing a white wedding dress and looks at the man with a happy expression. The man is wearing a sharp suit and is smiling triumphantly.

They are a perfect match, if this man weren't Dou Wenliang.

Shen Rong realized she had made a mistake when she looked up at the photo. She originally wanted to comfort Cao Fengyi and go home to talk about it slowly, but she didn't expect that the old woman had also seen it. Her strange behavior aroused Cao Fengyi's suspicion, and the young marshal's adjutant also appeared here.

What an incredible coincidence today!

Bai Yuan had tea made and stood timidly to the side. Cao Fengyi didn't sit down either, but just stared at the photo.

“Sister…” Bai Yuan stepped forward with a cup of tea.

Cao Fengyi ignored him, and Shen Rong frowned and grabbed her: "Shut up for a while."

Didn't you notice that something was wrong with Cao Fengyi? You even went up to offer her tea and acknowledge her as your sister.

Zhao Ma, Bai Yuan's nanny, stepped forward to help her down, and secretly gave her a wink: "The call didn't go through."

The young marshal probably doesn't know the news. This is not a good time to anger Cao Fengyi, as they are outnumbered and easily taken advantage of.

Bai Yuan bit her lip and secretly glanced at Cao Fengyi.

"I...I'm not going to compete with her for a title," she murmured.

She just wanted to stay by the young marshal's side and wait for him to come and see her when he had time. Was that not enough?

Actually, she was a little afraid of Cao Fengyi, fearing that she would fight back, so when she found out that Cao Fengyi was also outside, she just wanted to hide.

The old maidservant beside Cao Fengyi brought over a chair: "Young Madam, please sit down for a while."

I don't know if he's been through something really traumatic, he's been so silent and I don't know what he's doing.

"I'll have someone take this photo down," the old woman offered.

She's a shameless woman who engages in illicit affairs and chases after men, yet she dares to openly post these kinds of photos. Who does she think she's showing off to? Bah, shameless.

Cao Fengyi stopped her: "Don't move!"

Shen Rong, unlike Cao Fengyi, was not in good physical condition and had already found a seat.

As long as no fight breaks out, that's fine.

Cao Fengyi's silence suggests he's waiting for the right person.

Judging by the time, it should be almost here.

Sure enough, a car was heard outside the door a short while later, and Dou Wenliang rushed over in a flurry. Bai Yuan lifted herself up from Zhao Ma's arms and flew over like a fledgling swallow.

"Young Marshal!" The voice was timid and aggrieved.

Dou Wenliang supported her waist, looked at her carefully, and asked in a low voice, "You weren't harassed, were you?"

Bai Yuan gently shook her head.

Cao Fengyi has not uttered a single word since she entered the room, nor has she even glanced at her. She bit her lip and secretly glanced at the woman with the straight back.

Lu Lin followed him in, his face stern and his brows furrowed as he looked at Shen Rong.

What kind of expression is that?! Shen Rong stood up awkwardly and walked to his side.

He pulled Shen Rong up and looked at her, then said sarcastically in a cold voice, "You've even started catching people cheating!"

Shen Rong felt awkward and let him take her hand as they prepared to leave.

"go home."

Shen Rong hesitated. The atmosphere was so tense. Would it be a bad idea to just leave like this? Should she try to stop the fight?

"Tianming," Cao Fengyi called out to him.

"I want to apologize to you. It's all my fault today. I didn't investigate properly and just jumped to conclusions. I actually thought you were seeing someone else, which is why I persuaded your sister-in-law. She cares about you a lot, so please don't be angry with her."

Lu Lin cupped his hands in greeting: "Sister-in-law, you're too kind." He glanced at Chen Rong, whose face was full of displeasure, and felt somewhat helpless. "How could I dare to be angry with her?"

Dou Wenliang came over and patted Lu Lin on the shoulder: "It's all my fault. I almost caused a rift between you and your husband. Sister-in-law, don't worry, Tianming is a good husband and he would never do anything to betray you."

Lu Lin pushed his hand away, his face very pale: "Thank you so much."

It would be better not to explain at all. Miss Bai is still standing there timidly. Who would believe Dou Wenliang's words? They would probably think that they were working together.

Sure enough, Shen Rong glanced suspiciously at Bai Yuan.

Dou Wenliang withdrew his hand and gave another awkward smile.

"We're leaving now," Lu Lin said.

Dou Wenliang nodded and said, "Go ahead, go ahead. It's just a small matter for me. You take good care of your sister-in-law."

He used Lu Lin's name to avoid Cao Fengyi's spies, but who would have thought that Cao Fengyi would report the matter to Shen Rong.

This is so embarrassing!

Shen Rong was led outside by Lu Lin. She turned her head and glanced back, only to see Bai Yuan looking at them with envy. The two of them faced each other, and Bai Yuan smiled a little embarrassedly after being caught.

Dou Wenliang said to Cao Fengyi, "Fengyi, let's go back first. I'll explain to you when we get back."

Fortunately, Cao Fengyi was sensible and didn't make a scene, so it wasn't too embarrassing, which relieved him.

Cao Fengyi smiled and said, "When was this done? Why didn't you tell me?"

Following her gaze, Dou Wenliang also looked at the photo, feeling somewhat embarrassed, and immediately asked Zhang Biao to take it down.

Seeing the situation, Zhao Ma nudged her young mistress.

Bai Yuan glanced at it, then knelt down with the tea that had been prepared beforehand: "Sister, Bai Yuan greets you and serves you tea."

Cao Fengyi scoffed and suddenly turned to leave.

Bai Yuan was stunned and looked helplessly at Dou Wenliang, her expression as if she was about to cry.

Dou Wenliang comforted her, "Don't be afraid, I'll go and talk to her," and then chased after her.

Aunt Zhao came over to help her up, and Bai Yuan could no longer hold back her tears: "Aunt Zhao, will he not want me anymore?"

Aunt Zhao: "How could that be? When Madam finds out about this, the young marshal will definitely have to coax her. Miss, you are so well-behaved, so young and beautiful, how could any man bear to leave you? Don't be afraid, it's good that things have come to this now, the young marshal will have to give you a proper status no matter what."

The young lady has severed ties with her family and come here. If she can't get a proper status, what's the point of living outside like this!

"Perhaps this is a blessing in disguise?" she gently comforted her young mistress.

I thought a fight was inevitable today and that the young lady would suffer, but I didn't expect that Madam Cao would be so calm.

In the car, Shen Rong kept staring at Lu Lin.

"Just ask whatever you want."

Lu Lin said sarcastically, "I'm not like some people who keep all secrets and have no trust in their husbands. They believe whatever outsiders say. Why didn't you wait? Maybe you could catch them in the act tonight. Why didn't you bring a kitchen knife this time? Did Zhang Ma refuse to give it to you?"

Shen Rong lowered her head and pouted, "That's enough!"

Lu Lin slammed on the brakes, pulled the car over to the side of the road, and looked at her with a dark expression: "Chen Rong, what kind of person am I in your heart? Have you never trusted me?"

Shen Rong defended himself in a low voice: "I was just too angry." His anger was burning up, and besides, it was his own fault. Who told him to be so hot and cold lately?

"Don't you know where I am? Tell me, which night did I not come back?"

Shen Rong muttered, "What if you're a time management master?"

She had reason to suspect that he might have taken the time to visit another home since he came back so late.

Lu Lin was furious with her, so he pulled her over and kissed her.

Shen Rong hit him with her hand, saying, "You can't do this. You resort to verbal abuse when you can't win an argument? He's trying to murder his wife."

"If you keep arguing, I'll teach you a lesson!" Lu Lin said fiercely, but his words lacked a certain force.

Shen Rong snorted coldly: "Although it wasn't you who kept a mistress in a golden house, you're not wronged in this matter."

She rolled her eyes at Lu Lin: "If you hadn't covered for someone else, how could I have suspected you? Men, they're all birds of a feather!"

Lu Linyu choked back a sob: "I didn't cover for him."

He just didn't go around telling everyone.

"This woman has been around for a while now, haven't she? You've been keeping it a secret." Not even she said anything.

She was a little angry and glared at him fiercely: "Did you go to her place for drinks yesterday? She still knows me. Did you tell her?"

Lu Lin looked at her speechlessly:

“That’s Dou Wenliang’s woman. I didn’t go to her place for drinks. I went to see the young marshal. And I wasn’t the only one. Many people went. If you’re going to wrong me, you can’t ruin my reputation. I’m not familiar with that woman.”

"I didn't tell you because I didn't want to put you in a difficult position." He sighed. She and Cao Fengyi were close. If she knew about this, should he tell her or not?

Moreover, Dou Wenliang didn't want Cao Fengyi to know about these things, as revealing them would offend someone.

"His relationship with that Miss Bai was just a fling," Lu Lin said.

Shen Rong scoffed, "You men are all the same. Can you accept us playing along for a bit?"

Lu Lin's face darkened as expected.

"I am who I am, I won't!" He looked at Shen Rong very seriously.

Shen Rong felt uncomfortable under his gaze and coughed lightly: "Anyone can talk, it depends on your future performance."

Seeing her uncomfortable expression, Lu Lin knew that the matter was over. His lips relaxed slightly, and he nodded to assure her, "Then take your time reading."

Thinking of Cao Fengyi's behavior just now, Shen Rong was quite worried: "You mean they..." She glanced back, "...what will happen to them?"

Lu Lin restarted the car: "This is their family matter, it's not appropriate for us to interfere."

Dou Wenliang had many female confidantes outside, and Cao Fengyi was well aware of this. It was just a coincidence that this matter came to her.

Will they get a divorce?

Lu Lin laughed, as if she were telling a joke: "No way."

"How did you know?" Shen Rong glared at him, feeling that he seemed to be somewhat disdainful.

Cao Fengyi is a woman of her own mind. Now that she's been caught red-handed, why not get a divorce and stay together for the New Year?

"Neither the Cao family nor the Dou family will agree to this marriage. It's not just between the two of them," Lu Lin explained to her, revealing the seriousness of the situation.

Shen Rong thought about it and nodded. Indeed, marriage is not just a matter between two people. When the original owner and Lu Lin tried to get a divorce, there were many obstacles. Let alone a family like the Dou family.

She felt sorry for Cao Fengyi; was she really going to have to swallow this insult?

Why should I?!

"Miss Bai, how long have they been together?"

The word "shen" made Lu Lin hesitate to speak.

"I met him when I accompanied him to the interior of the pass last time."

Shen Rong muttered, "Then why did you say you weren't familiar with them?"

It's been so long, and he hasn't given a single hint. If Lu Lin does something bad in the future, it will be very difficult for anyone to find out.

"I only know this person, which is very different from being familiar with him."

A few months ago, this Miss Bai came to us. Dou Wenliang was in Jincheng with Cao Fengyi at the time and asked Lu Lin to help settle them down.

“But I didn’t have any contact with her,” Lu Lin explained immediately, afraid that Shen Rong would find something to use against him.

Shen Rong asked curiously, "This Miss Bai doesn't look very old, who is she?"

"Seventeen years old, from Haicheng, her family is considered wealthy, and she is the third child in her family."

If her family is well-off, why would she chase after someone to become a mistress?

Lu Lin glanced at Chen Rong and said, "This Miss Bai is just a concubine's daughter. Her birth mother was an actress." She is not valued at home.

Dou Wenliang is the uncrowned king of Northeast China; being his mistress would be far more promising than being the unknown Miss Bai.

Given her background, the Bai family could only find her a son of equal social standing; naturally, one should aspire to a higher position.

"So she's going to become a concubine in the Marshal's mansion?"

Lu Lin remained silent.

Shen Rong puffed out her cheeks. If she had known, she should have questioned Lu Lin first, and then this whole thing wouldn't have happened.

Cao Fengyi didn't discover this person, at least she still had a fig leaf to cover herself up and didn't have to tear off the mask.

I wonder how Cao Fengyi is doing?

"Lu Lin, will you take a concubine in the future?" Shen Rong glanced at him sideways; they had never discussed this question before.

In this day and age, it's perfectly normal to take a concubine; any man with a bit of money will do it.

"We're here." The car stopped in front of the house, and Da Mao and Er Mao ran out to open the door.

Not hearing his negative answer, Shen Rong felt very depressed, and her mood plummeted instantly.

She felt that Lu Lin's silence was an admission of consent.

Lu Lin got out of the car to open the door for her, reaching out to shield her from the roof. Seeing her pouting and her eyes almost red, he sighed helplessly.

"Get out of the car now. I can't even support you alone. How am I supposed to marry a concubine? I'm afraid someone will attack me with a kitchen knife in the middle of the night."

Shen Rong chuckled, a smile playing on her lips: "Then who can stop you from marrying? You're rich and powerful now, who knows, maybe one day some Miss Black or Miss Gray will elope with you."

Lu Lin didn't speak, but stared at her with his dark eyes.

Shen Rong suddenly felt a chill and dared not speak. She obediently got out of the car, holding his hand.

After taking a few steps, she suddenly leaned close to his ear and whispered a threatening message: "If I find out you have mistresses, I promise I won't cause trouble next time. I'll castrate you first, then divorce you, and then find a gigolo to spend your money and beat your kids."

After saying that, she gave a haughty snort, stomped on his foot hard, and ran quickly into the house.

Lu Lin was wearing military boots, so her strength shouldn't have been anything special, but his face was very ugly, a mixture of black and red, quite a sight.

Where did you learn such nonsense?! He clenched his fists. "Pretty boy? Dream on!"