Chapter 244 It's still uncertain who will have the last laugh.
Old Luo shrank back, his face, weathered by time, filled with guilt and grievance, after being scolded by his daughter.
“Daughter, it’s my fault. I just missed you so much. Now that you’re doing well in the General’s Mansion, I’m at ease.”
After he finished speaking, Old Man Luo realized what he had just said: "What did you just say? The old lady wants to take you in as a concubine? You mean they want you to be the general's mistress?"
Luo Yi was very dissatisfied with her father's tone: "What's wrong with being a concubine? He is the famous Ningyuan General of the Imperial Court. Father, think about it, the general is young and promising, holds great military power, and is deeply favored by the Emperor! If I can marry him smoothly, even as a concubine, I will still enjoy incredible wealth and honor. Many girls would kill for such a blessing!"
Moreover, the old lady herself promised to give me the status of a concubine, and even the general's wife dared not say anything. Once I truly become the general's concubine, I will arrange an opportunity to recognize you. At that time, I will say that you were lucky enough to be saved by someone, and I will plead with the old lady to let you stay in the general's mansion to live out your days. In the future, my daughter and I can enjoy this immense wealth in peace."
As Old Man Luo listened to his daughter's words and saw the layers of calculation and smugness flashing in her eyes, he felt a mix of emotions.
He had unintentionally saved a seriously injured general, and later, seeing that the young man was eloquent and handsome, he guessed that he was no ordinary warrior, so he decided to marry his daughter to him.
Later, when he learned that he was actually the son of a noble family in the capital and a young general, Old Man Luo felt that the marriage was a bit risky.
However, his daughter was already infatuated with the general and insisted on marrying him. So, after his daughter came up with the idea of making him fake his death and disappear, he agreed as if by magic.
Now that things have come to this, looking at the scheming and ferocity in his daughter's eyes, he doesn't know if he did the right thing or the wrong thing.
With a helpless sigh, he said, "I've heard some things in the capital these past few days. I heard that the lady General Lu married is also from a noble family, and that General Lu treats his wife very well. Even if they are willing to let you in as a concubine, in the eyes of these noble people, concubines are women who cannot be brought into the room. Moreover, when they see the lady, they have to kowtow and serve her like servants."
With a wife above you, you have to bow your head and watch your step in everything you do. Your father feels sorry for you, but he would rather you find an honest and hardworking farmer and live a peaceful life without having to suffer like this..."
Luo Yi rolled her eyes: "Dad, do you think this is our countryside? This is the capital! I'm not going to be the concubine of a country landlord, but the concubine of the dignified General Ningyuan. Don't make wild guesses based on our country folk's perspective."
And what do you know? The general doesn't love his wife at all; he only treats her with courtesy because she entered the family before me.
But I'm different. At least I've shared hardships with the general. Once I'm in the family, I can proceed cautiously and slowly, and if I have a son or daughter, I'll have a firm foothold. My wealth and honor for the rest of my life will be secure!
"It's still uncertain who will have the last laugh."
Old Luo looked at his daughter with a troubled expression. Although the future his daughter described to him was as beautiful as a dream, he felt empty inside and thought it was not real at all.
Old Man Luo: "Daughter, I was thinking, why don't I go directly to see the general and tell him that I'm not dead, that I was lucky to be saved, and that I came looking for you as soon as I found out you had returned to the capital?"
The general is a good man. Remembering our past kindness, he'll probably give us some travel money. Let's take the money and go back to our hometown. Dad will find you a job..."
"Dad! What are you saying? I won't stop you from going back to that godforsaken place if you want, but please don't block my way! If you really care about me, listen to me. Just don't go looking for the general, and don't even think about acknowledging me!"
Luo Yi glared angrily at her father, wishing she could crack open his head and dig out and throw away all his thoughts.
“Once I marry the general and become his concubine, and have a title and status in the mansion, I will naturally find a way to settle you down, take care of you in your old age, and let you enjoy a peaceful and happy life.”
Seeing that her father had stopped talking, Luo Yi breathed a sigh of relief and changed the subject, saying:
"By the way, back in the countryside, you secretly prepared another batch of that medicine for Master Tian's wife. Find a way to get another one. Wait for me at the back gate of the General's Mansion in three days, and I will come out to get the medicine from you."
Old Man Luo was startled by what he heard and looked at his daughter in confusion:
"What do you need that kind of medicine for? It's not a good medicine."
Luo Yi: "Of course I know. I have a use for it. Don't ask any more questions, just prepare it."
Back then, Master Tian redeemed a beautiful and flirtatious girl named Hong from a brothel to be his concubine, and then abandoned his original wife and ignored her completely.
The first wife was no pushover; she immediately went to her father and bought the medicine, then went back and tried to give it to the concubine. Within a few days, the delicate concubine's face was covered with pustules, which were ugly, smelly, and disgusting. Later, the concubine's pustules were cured, but she was left with indelible scars on her face.
The concubine was disfigured and was soon sold back by Master Tian.
Old Man Luo stared at his daughter as if he didn't recognize her: "Girl, what are you trying to do? That medicine is no joke. It would be terrible if someone found out."
Luo Yi: "Who harmed anyone? I just wanted to teach those disobedient maids in the manor a lesson and scare them. It's their fault for looking down on me, a master who came from nowhere. I'll know what I'm doing."
Old Man Luo felt slightly relieved. Although he felt something was amiss, seeing his daughter's intense gaze, he reluctantly relented and said:
"Okay, I'll prepare it for you. But you have to remember, that medicine is too strong. Don't use too much. Just a little bit is enough to teach it a lesson. If you use too much, it can really ruin your face."
Luo Yi said impatiently, "I know, and remember what I said. Hide yourself well these next few days, and give me the medicine in three days. Don't worry, Father, once I successfully marry the General, we will be able to get rid of our lowly status and live a good life as superior people."
Old Man Luo lowered his head dejectedly, and after a long while, he said in a hoarse voice, "Alright, I understand. You're my only daughter. I'll do whatever you want. I'm leaving now."
After parting ways with her father, Luo Yi didn't rush back. Instead, she strolled around the streets, bought some small trinkets that girls often use, and then returned to the General's Mansion.
Little did she know that her every move was being watched.
After Lu Yunqi returned home that evening, Xuan Ying went up to report:
"General, Miss Luo went out of the manor to meet someone today,"
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Before they knew it, it was time for Yu Qingyan's wedding. On this day, Lu Yunqi took leave early to accompany his young wife to the Marquis of Nanping's residence.
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