"Okay! Second brother will stay home to count the wages for the villagers tomorrow."
Su Ning'an appeared in front of the two of them carrying five pheasants and answered on behalf of Su Ningjie.
Su Ningjie: ...
Su Ningan didn't look at him and continued, "I took an extra one for Sister Xu."
"My eldest son, you are really thoughtful." Xiao Lingyu pulled Su Ning'an onto the carriage and reminded him, "Go early and come back early. Don't delay on the road."
"Okay, mother."
Xiao Lingyu glanced back at Su Ningjie, and seeing that he was not in high spirits, she gently patted his head and coaxed him, "Mother knows that you love your godfather and godmother's family very much. After a while, we don't have to wait until the beginning of next spring. Mother will allow you to stay at the Lu Mansion for a few days, okay?"
Su Ningjie's eyes lit up instantly when he heard this, "Really?"
Xiao Lingyu smiled and nodded, "Really? Our new house will be finished in half a month. You can stay at the Lu Mansion anytime in half a month. You can also invite your godfather and godmother to visit the Su family courtyard."
Half a month is enough time for Lu Yuan and the others to deal with the people behind the scenes, and then Brother Jie can be reunited with the Lu family.
Su Ningjie's face was full of joy, "Mother, I'm going to my eldest brother's room to count the money."
Su Xingyi looked at Su Ningjie who ran happily into the east room, and felt inexplicably heartbroken.
Maybe he would be happier with his family.
…
Xu Yulan was stunned when she saw the big, fat pheasant that Su Ningan handed over. "Is this for me?"
"Yes, mother asked me to bring it to you to nourish your body."
Xu Yulan was a little flattered and asked the servant to take it to the kitchen. "I can't eat this pheasant by myself. Can you stay for lunch and eat chicken with Sister Xu?"
“Gulp gulp…”
Su Ningan's stomach rumbled uncontrollably, and he felt very embarrassed. "Okay, but I can eat a lot."
Xu Yulan pursed her lips and smiled, "Don't worry, I'll make sure you're full."
"Then I'll go to the Lu family first and then come back."
"Wait." Xu Yulan reached out and grabbed his chubby hand. "It's already dinner time when we get to Lu Mansion. You can't come back. Stay with me until we finish eating."
…
"Mom, when will Grandfather come back?" Lu Han, the young master of the Lu family's second branch, handed a centenary celebration picture to his wife, Mrs. Luo. "Grandfather's birthday is next month. Should we go to Xishui County to celebrate?"
Luo unfolded the painting of a hundred longevity trees in front of her and took a look. "My godson's calligraphy is getting more and more beautiful. I'm sure your grandfather will praise you when he sees it."
"Mom, you haven't answered me yet."
Mrs. Luo said, "Your grandfather's health is not suitable for long journeys. Moreover, your grandfather told us early this year that he would not hold a birthday banquet. When will he return to Huayang County? I will write a letter to ask your eldest sister."
Lu Han said dryly, "It would be best if we go to Xishui County for a family dinner. My brother Kun and I haven't seen our sister Yao'er in a long time. I wonder if our elder sister has cured her brain."
Luo said, "Today, I will write a letter to your elder sister, and you will know tomorrow."
"Second sister-in-law."
"Brother."
The fourth wife, Madam Ye, entered the room with the fourth young master, Lu Hankun, smiling brightly.
"What are you two saying to each other in private? Oh, my brother's handwriting is getting more and more beautiful."
Lu Hangan's face flushed crimson, and he quickly said modestly, "Fourth Aunt, Brother Kun's painting skills are getting better and better."
"Brother, please stop praising me. My level is just average. However, you have to come with me now and help me take a look at the birthday gift I prepared. If it's not good enough, you have to change it quickly."
After the two brothers left, the room fell into silence.
Not long after, a man who looked like a butler came into the room carrying a tray.
"Madams, the pre-meal health tea has been served. Please enjoy it immediately."
Mrs. Luo reached out and pulled out the note from the bottom of the tea, glanced at it and handed it to Mrs. Ye, "This Madam Su is quite capable."
After reading it, Ye threw the note into the teapot, feeling a little uneasy. "Second sister-in-law, what should I do? I'm afraid I've alerted the enemy this time."
Luo's face darkened, "If that's the case, then don't leave any of them alive."
Ye was shocked and said, "Second sister-in-law, you can't do that. If it doesn't work out, our brother, Kun, will not be able to pursue a career in government. He will take the provincial examination this autumn. And Lu Yao was still young back then and may not remember it."
Luo said solemnly, "Don't be afraid of ten thousand, but be prepared for the worst. If you succeed, you will have both a career and a family business."
Ye said, "If he fails, his career and family fortune will be ruined. Don't you understand Lu Yuan's character? And what about the Si family?"
Luo snorted lightly, "How can Huayang County be considered a noble family like his Si family?"
Ye advised, "Let's gamble again. Even if we lose, Gan'er and Kun'er will still be the young masters of the Lu family, enjoying endless wealth and glory, but they won't be able to pursue a career in the government."
Luo Shi, "But now we might be exposed. Are we just going to sit there and wait for death?"
Ye pondered for a moment and said, "Everything was going smoothly for us before. The two sisters, one mentally retarded and the other childless, had lived in peace. However, this Madam Su, a rare food supplier, actually knew medicine. We were wrong. Her appearance is a variable. If we take action again, we'll be handing the knife to the enemy. We must not act rashly. We can only gamble and build a future for our son Kun'er. They can't be left with nothing."
Ye paused for a moment and continued, "Everyone involved in that incident has been dealt with. Now we need to ensure that Lu Yuan has no offspring. The Lu family's assets will eventually belong to the two brothers."
Luo said, "Then what's your foolproof plan?"
Ye took a sip of tea and said, "They have always had a good relationship. Lu Yuan has been childless for so many years, and the son-in-law is not anxious. Shouldn't the Si family be anxious too?"
Luo Shi: “What do you mean?”
Ye smiled and said, "That's what you mean. With the Lu family's huge fortune, how can Lu Yuan rest and recuperate in Xishui County? She needs to be busy..."
Luo's lips curled up, "Then let's do it."
…
After Lu Yuan coaxed Lu Yao to sleep, she glanced at the incense burner on the bedside table and said, "Mammy, please move the calming incense to the window. Sister Yao'er can't take a nap for too long. If she does, her mind will get confused."
After saying this, Qiao Yun walked over and moved the incense burner to the window.
Lu Yuan sat for a moment, then took Nan Xiang to the octagonal pavilion in the courtyard and whispered, "Nan Xiang, have you revealed anything this morning?"
Nan Xiang looked at Lu Yao's room and whispered, "I checked. There's nothing wrong with the incense powder, incense ash, and even the soup bowl."
Lu Yuan said, "Be extremely vigilant tomorrow. I want to catch them in the act."
Nanxiang was very excited when she heard this. She had lived such a smooth and stable life in Lu Mansion over the years, and it was finally something exciting to do.
"Miss, please wait for my good news tomorrow."
"Aunt."
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