Chapter 230 A sharp tongue but a soft heart
Even though she knew that Jiang Yao disliked her because of the eldest princess and that her words were unavoidably harsh, Hu Xiner's heart still trembled when she heard these words.
Seeing that something was wrong, Mother Lu sternly stopped Jiang Yao, "Yaoyao, Xin'er is a good child. She has been treating Mu Qing and me wholeheartedly since she got married. How can you say that to her?"
Jiang Yao said coldly, "She's probably not qualified to be the Lu family's mistress. In the past, the Lu family lived in seclusion, so her lack of ability was naturally nothing. But now that Mu Qing wants to get to the bottom of this matter, Hu Xin'er will only become a burden to him."
Mu Qing immediately objected: "Aunt, please be careful with your words!"
Mother Lu patted Jiang Yao's hand and said, "Just keep your mouth shut!"
She said to Hu Xin'er apologetically, "Xin'er, my sister has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. She was worried that something might happen to you, so she spoke a little harshly. Please don't mind it!"
Hu Xin'er pursed her lips and asked, "Aunt, do you mean to ask Mu Qing to divorce me?"
Jiang Yao also put down her chopsticks, her eyes sharp. "I'm handling this not only for Mu Qing's benefit, but also for your own. You've seen what happened today. The Crown Prince's power far exceeds our imagination. Mu Qing could die at any time. You'd better divorce her sooner rather than later to avoid being a widow."
"When did you become a widow? Do you have to say such unlucky words?" Mother Lu complained.
Jiang Yao raised her eyebrows. "Do we really have to wait until she's murdered and Mu Qing, overcome with grief, commits suicide for love before we two old men burn paper for them while telling them all this?"
Mother Lu didn't expect her sister to treat her with such a tone and expression, and she was stunned for a moment.
Jiang Yao's powerful aura also intimidated everyone present. In this tense atmosphere, no one dared to say a word.
At this moment, Hu Xin'er spoke: "Mom, Aunt, I'm not afraid!"
Jiang Yao's eyes were filled with distrust: "What do you know, little girl?"
"Aunt, you may not know my story." Hu Xin'er met her gaze without fear. "Before I married Mu Qing, I was almost killed by my own family. It was Mu Qing who saved me. It wasn't until I met him that I finally had a real family."
Jiang Yao was slightly moved.
She had been busy recently and had no time to investigate Hu Xiner's background, but she had heard a few things from the disturbances caused by the Hu family.
Being drowned in a pond and murdered by her relatives, although Hu Xiner is still young, she has already endured many hardships that ordinary people can hardly imagine.
But she was still unsure whether Hu Xin'er had the determination and ability to participate in the investigation... or even to take revenge on the prince.
Hu Xin'er said slowly, "To be honest, I used to be very afraid of the Lu family because I was worried that after Mu Qing returned to the Lu family, she would no longer belong to me. But then, I met my mother..."
When she was moved, she looked at Mother Lu, tears welling up in her eyes, which gradually turned into a resilient glow. "Mother is very good to me. I feel a warmth here that I have never felt before! So, Aunt, don't worry. Since I'm married to Mu Qing, I am a member of the Lu family. If the Lu family is glorious, I will share in the happiness. If the Lu family is vengeful, I will also bear it together!"
This confession was extremely sincere. Not only could Jiang Yao not find any fault with it, but even Mother Lu's eyes were moistened after hearing it.
She hugged Hu Xin'er in her arms, wiped her tears and said, "Good child, my good child!"
Hu Xin'er also choked up and said, "Mother, don't worry. I know you all doubt me because of the eldest princess's matter, but I will definitely know how to handle it in the future! Please don't abandon me because of this matter..."
Mother Lu cried, "Silly child, how could I abandon you? You treat me as your own mother, and I treat you like my own daughter. But we are facing this blood feud now. How can I bear to let you bear such danger?"
Jiang Yao softened her tone, "Xin'er, I don't question your character, but our enemy is the current Crown Prince and the future Emperor. On the road to uncovering the truth, any misstep could lead to eternal damnation. In other words, this is a road of no return!"
Hu Xin'er said with red eyes: "Aunt, I know you are doing this for my own good. But we are a family. Do you want me to enjoy the glory of the Lu family while watching you die? I can't do it!"
The word "family" touched the most sensitive and fragile part of Jiang Yao's heart.
In this world, whether one is related or not cannot be determined simply by blood relationship.
To protect his reputation, Mr. Lu imprisoned his wife and killed his son; and the Hu family, for their own benefit, sold their once gentle and kind little daughter to the landlord's foolish son...
In fact, Hu Xiner’s experience is really similar to theirs, because they have both suffered betrayal from their closest people, so they especially cherish the warm and hard-earned family affection!
Jiang Yao suddenly looked directly into Hu Xin'er's eyes. "What we just talked about were only the risks that arise when investigating the truth. Do you know what you will face after you find out the truth?"
Even Lu's mother was stunned for a moment: "After finding out the truth, isn't it time to present the evidence to the emperor?"
Jiang Yao sneered, laughing at her sister's naivety and Hu Xin'er's ignorance and fearlessness.
She shouted sternly, "Do you really think it would be so easy to overthrow the heir apparent? What if Your Majesty is protecting the Crown Prince? What if Your Majesty is behind the Crown Prince's actions?"
What? Mother Lu was struck by lightning: "How is this possible? His Majesty is a virtuous monarch. He has always taken good care of our Lu family and loves Jue'er very much..."
Jiang Yao demanded, "Sister, stop being so silly! Do you think he would kill his own son for the Lu family?"
Mother Lu's lips moved but she couldn't speak.
Yes, the prince is the emperor’s own son. No matter how virtuous Your Majesty is, how could he possibly execute his own son?
But if the prince, the culprit, is not executed, how can she vent her hatred?
Hu Xin'er suddenly spoke, resoundingly saying, "I know! What I also know is that after we find out who the real culprit is, no matter who he is, only death can wash away the Lu family's hatred!"
Jiang Yao was a little surprised.
Mother Lu was in disbelief at first, and then she frantically grabbed Hu Xin'er's hand: "No, no! That's regicide. Xin'er, you're a good child, you don't have to endure so much..."
Suddenly, there were three knocks at the door.
It was a servant knocking on the door: "Madam, the food is ready."
Mother Lu wiped her tears and said, "Mu'er, take Xin'er to the room to eat quickly. Your aunt and I need to discuss this further!"
She never imagined that her sister would have such a rebellious idea!
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