Chapter 283 Who do you think the protagonist is?
Min Qiaoshi put aside her own thoughts and turned to look at Feng Yuerou, "Who is it?"
Feng Yuerou said somewhat uncertainly, "I think it should be Lu Ming."
Madam Min frowned slightly: "You're not sure?"
Feng Yuerou shook her head and said sadly, "I never live to the end in any of my lives."
Min Qiao's lips twitched.
Then Feng Yuerou continued, "There are three reasons why I make this guess."
"First, Lu Ming's life is as wonderful as a picture book."
"A young master from a noble family falls into the dust, then rises again, avenges his enemies, and embarks on the path of becoming the chief minister, second only to the emperor."
"People like this are born to be protagonists."
"Secondly, the Xuanping Marquis's mansion was the target of Lu Ming's revenge, and the Grand Madam also died because of Lu Ming's revenge."
"The fact that the Grand Madam can rewrite her destiny after her rebirth shows that she is not a dispensable cannon fodder supporting character, but is closely related to the protagonist's fate."
"In this life, because of the rebirth of the Dowager Madam, Lu Ming's career has changed. Incidentally, my fate has also changed."
"The third point, and the most important one, is that in every life, I die shortly after news of my mother's death arrives."
"And in each lifetime, along with the news of the Grand Madam's death came the news that Lu Ming had put righteousness before family, exposed the illegal acts of the Marquis of Xuanping's family, and not only succeeded in avenging his family, but also gained the Emperor's appreciation, further increasing his power and bringing him close to the position of Grand Secretary."
"Based on all the information I have, I think Lu Ming is most likely the protagonist of this world."
After listening to Feng Yuerou's analysis, Madam Min Qiao had no choice but to nod and admit that what Feng Yuerou said made a lot of sense.
However, she scoffed at this idea.
"What you say may be true. But now that I've been reborn, and now that I can decide my own thoughts and actions, I will never again be anyone's stepping stone."
At this point, Madam Min Qiao scoffed and said coldly, "If I'm going to do it, others will be my stepping stones!"
Feng Yuerou looked at Min Qiaoshi with anticipation, "Mother! If you can replace Lu Ming as the protagonist of this world, perhaps I can also rewrite my destiny with you and have the last laugh!"
Madam Min looked at Feng Yuerou, who immediately declared with a serious expression, "Mother, rest assured, anyone who makes things difficult for you is my enemy! I will follow you for the rest of my life!"
Seeing Feng Yuerou like this, Madam Min Qiao suddenly found it somewhat amusing.
She still doesn't know whether she should believe what Feng Yuerou said, nor is she sure whether what Feng Yuerou said about the truth of this world is true or false.
But one thing she was certain of was that they were all living, breathing people! They were flesh and blood, they competed for fame and fortune, and each of them was a thinking, conscious, vibrant, and real person!
The food they ate, the clothes they wore, the houses they lived in, and the money they spent were all real!
So, regardless of whether Feng Yuerou's words are true or false, for her, this world is real!
For her, the important thing is not to argue whether Lu Ming is the protagonist of this world, but how to live each day well and how to solve the various problems that come her way!
So, let Feng Yuerou, who has awakened to her true nature, worry about things like fate, plot, and the truth of the world.
She doesn't need to care about any of that at all!
Before seeing Feng Yuerou off, she asked Feng Yuerou to keep an eye on Min Hui and Hua Conglin's every move in the mansion.
After seeing Feng Yuerou off, Madam Min summoned Ajiu and instructed her to find Chen San and have him arrange for a few beggars to keep a close eye on Min Hui and Hua Conglin's movements outside the Min residence.
In addition, Madam Min Qiao also instructed Wei Jia to arrange for someone to inquire about the An Nan Earl and his wife.
According to Feng Yuerou, the Annan couple were switched at birth a long time ago.
Feng Yuerou is eighteen years old now. It couldn't have been any later than eighteen years. Otherwise, Feng Yuerou wouldn't have said that Uncle Annan and his wife weren't her biological parents.
For a child to remember things, they need to be at least three to five years old.
Therefore, Madam Min Qiao instructed her staff to focus their investigation on all matters concerning the Earl of Annan and his wife from thirteen to eighteen years prior, hoping to find some clues.
After handing over all the details, Madam Min Qiao focused her attention on Min Yuexi.
The next morning, she received a message that Min Qiao wanted to see her Min Yuexi, so she rushed to Nancheng early.
"Grandmother." Min Yuexi entered with a smile and curtsied.
"Please sit down." Madam Min Qiao gestured for everyone to sit down, and after the maidservant served tea, she asked, "What are your plans regarding the General Zhenguo's Mansion?"
"Young Master Yuan has already been buried. It's probably too late to bring up the matter of a ghost marriage now, isn't it?"
Min Yuexi's smile froze for a moment, then she gritted her teeth and said, "Grandmother, actually, my target is not Young Master Yuan."
Madam Min frowned. "Not Young Master Yuan the Second?"
“Yes, it’s not him,” Min Yuexi explained. “The General’s Mansion already has a Madam Yuan who has remained faithful to Young Master Yuan, and she also has a daughter.”
"Even if I were to have a ghost marriage with the Second Young Master Yuan and marry into his household, my status would still be no higher than that of Madam Yuan. Naturally, I would not be able to be the head of the General of the State's Mansion."
"Moreover, without a pillar of support, the Zhenguo General's Mansion is practically defunct. My marriage there wouldn't be of much use."
Upon hearing this, Madam Min's face darkened, and her tone became somewhat cold.
"So, you never intended to marry into the Zhenguo General's Mansion in the first place?"
Before Min Yuexi could speak, Madam Min Qiao asked coldly, "Are you hiding this from me? Are you on guard against me?"
Min Yuexi was startled when she saw this and quickly explained, "No! Grandmother, please let me explain."
"Fine, I'm listening." Madam Min Qiao looked coldly at Min Yuexi.
Min Yuexi swallowed nervously, the oppressive feeling of being dominated by Min Qiaoshi in her previous life washing over her again.
How long had it been since she'd seen her grandmother with that expression? She felt a strange sense of nostalgia.
Min Yuexi shook her head slightly, shaking off those strange thoughts, and explained seriously, "At first, my plan with Sister Weijia was indeed to marry into the Zhenguo General's Mansion."
"However, after guessing that the person Miss Zhong Liu was in love with was the Crown Prince, we changed our plans."
"Compared to the deceased Second Young Master Yuan, the living Third Prince is more profitable."
Madam Min suddenly realized why Min Yuexi had only made excuses to approach Old Madam Yuan at the Zhenguo General's Mansion that day, without revealing any intention to marry into the Zhenguo General's Mansion.
“This is no excuse for you to keep it from me.” Madam Min’s expression remained grim.
Min Yuexi stammered, "We made this on a whim and didn't know if it would work, so we didn't inform Grandmother beforehand."
Madam Min looked coldly at Min Yuexi, "From now on, you are not allowed to hide anything from me! If there is a next time, you will disappear from my sight! Don't force me to take action!"
Min Yuexi trembled slightly and quickly replied, "I won't dare to do it again."
However, Madam Min's complexion did not improve.
Because there's another one she's been keeping quiet about—Wei Jia!
Just as she was pondering how to punish Wei Jia, a voice suddenly came from outside the door announcing something.
"Madam, the gatekeeper reports that someone from the Marquis of Xuanping's residence has urgent business to report to the eldest young lady."
Madam Min Qiao looked at Min Yuexi and said, "Go ahead."
"Yes. Then I'll go out and see what's going on." Min Yuexi curtsied and left.
After an incense stick had burned, Min Yuexi returned. However, her expression was rather unpleasant.
Seeing this, Madam Min asked, "What happened?"
Min Yuexi said through gritted teeth, "I had just left home this morning when my father sent people to the Wu family with gifts to formally propose marriage."
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