Chapter 17: Husband and wife as one
Yuan Wanru looked at Madam Lu with a smile, but she did not have any good feelings towards the old woman in front of her.
Not to mention that her fate with the Lu family would not last long, even if she was Lu Jiangnian's real wife, she would not humble herself to please this man.
Because this person is a cruel, harsh, and unkind evil woman.
The original owner of the book died unexpectedly, and she was an important driving force behind it.
Therefore, it is impossible for her and Old Madam Lu to coexist peacefully.
If the old woman dares to provoke her, she will confront her.
It's funny to say that the old woman came from a merchant family and could not read or write, but she often boasted that she came from a farming and reading family and knew etiquette and righteousness. In the past, she often ridiculed the original owner for being of humble origin, living in the countryside for generations, and not being able to enjoy the high status of the Lu family.
However, she forgot that although the Lu family had produced several generations of scholars, it was only the old man who started to enter the official career.
The ancestors of the Lu family don’t seem to be much more noble than those of the Yuan family.
This person portrayed the face of a villain who has succeeded in his career vividly.
Doesn’t the old woman have the noble temperament of a scholar?
Isn’t it that he looks down on “dirty people” like Wang Min and Yuan Wanru who come from ordinary families?
Yuan Wanru then quoted extensively, told stories, and explained the reasons to see how she would respond.
Hit the snake at its most vulnerable part. This time, she hit Madam Lu's soft spot.
Madam Lu's face turned red and white, and she clenched her teeth to avoid cursing like a shrew.
She has lived in the capital with her son for many years, and she has cultivated an elegance and nobility that cannot be ruined by this little bitch.
However, Qingju, who was supporting the old lady, could feel how angry she was. The breath she exhaled was almost like fire. She was really afraid that the old lady would not be able to help but beat the eldest young lady.
Reason will take you everywhere.
The more shameful a person is, the more he fears this sentence.
A smile flashed in Yuan Wanru's eyes, her lips moved, and a burning sensation came from her hands.
When she looked down, she saw a big hand with long fingers and distinct joints suddenly grasping her wrist.
Through the thin fabric, she could feel the thin calluses on her fingertips, which made her feel itchy.
It’s Lu Jiangnian.
She raised her head suddenly and met his deep eyes.
She looked at him puzzledly, not understanding why he caught her?
Her eyes were as clear as water, filled with bright questions.
His eyelashes trembled, and he bent down slightly, saying in her ear: "Don't go too far, stop when you are ahead."
The weather was hot and the man's breath was masculine and a little hot, causing her to lean back slightly.
Well, if the old lady is really made sick by anger, Wang Min will have to run around again, which is not cost-effective.
Sound the retreat.
Lu Jiangnian thought that she would not be so obedient, but he heard her respond softly: "Yeah."
Looking closely, she had already hidden her edge and stood there with her brows lowered and eyes closed, as obedient as a kitten that just woke up.
Madam Lu tried her best to maintain her composure, but her sharp voice still revealed her anger: "Jiang Nian, you married a good wife. She has such a powerful mouth that she can even make the dead come alive."
"She felt that I had wronged her and wanted me to apologize to her. What about you? Do you think so too?"
The anger was directed at Lu Jiangnian. Yuan Wanru looked up at him. Would this man ruin her plan?
But he said calmly: "When I was ten years old, my archery skills improved a lot, so my father gave me a bow. I loved it so much that I carried it day and night."
"Later, my grandfather accidentally broke the bow. He apologized at the time and promised to compensate me with a better bow."
"Two days later, my grandfather came over excitedly with a good bow."
"The bow is made of the finest red sandalwood, and is red and black in color. It has a clear sound and is even better than the bow my father gave me. That bow is still hanging in my room."
"If grandpa is like this, grandma can be like this too."
"Yuan is my wife, and she was wrongly accused for no reason. I don't agree with my grandmother's decision to let Aunt Pan go lightly because she was pregnant. In my opinion, these three people should be severely punished, and their tongues should be cut off to prevent them from stirring up trouble and to serve as a warning to others."
Cut off the tongue?
Everyone gasped.
This is too horrible, is it really that serious?
Yuan Wanru looked at Lu Jiangnian in surprise. His eyes were calm and cold, without any sign of joking.
He casually glanced at Zaohua and the others who were kneeling on the ground. They were already trembling in fear.
At this point, Madam Lu's blood boiled and she almost passed out.
He is indeed Wang's good son, forcing her like this.
She flew into a rage: "Good, very good, you and Yuan are truly one as husband and wife."
Lu Jiangnian remained calm and continued, "I married her, so we should be one as husband and wife. This time, I'll let it go for my grandmother's sake. But if you bully Lingshuiju again next time, I will not let you off easily."
"I hope that in the future, grandma will not be prejudiced. There must be real evidence before deciding the crime and punishment."
Suddenly, he changed the subject and said, "However, you are the elder, and we as the younger generations should be tolerant."
What's the meaning?
Does he want to make a big thing small, or a small thing nothing?
Yuan Wanru would not agree. Why did Lu Jiangnian make the decision for her without her permission?
He suddenly squeezed her wrist hard enough that it hurt a little, and she forgot to speak for a moment.
He said quickly, "No need to apologize. Grandmother gave the mutton-fat jade bracelet to Yuanshi. She is convinced by your sincerity and I have nothing to say."
Zhou Fang was the first to react and yelled, "That mutton-fat jade bracelet? No."
The mutton-fat jade bracelet that Lu Jiangnian mentioned was a reward from the emperor to Lu Song, who then gave it to Old Madam Lu as a gift.
The finest mutton-fat jade tributed from the Western Regions has a delicate texture, is warm and transparent, and feels warm to the touch. It is a rare warm jade.
Not only that, the Wanfu pattern on the jade bracelet is exquisitely carved and was created by a famous artist.
This item is worth a fortune, and Zhou Fang has been coveting it for a long time.
The old lady favors the second master and Lu Jiangxiun, so this mutton-fat jade bracelet will sooner or later fall into the hands of the second wife.
She just hoped to coax the old lady into sending her away as soon as possible.
How could I let Yuan Wanru take it?
Yuan Wanru smiled immediately and forgot the pain in her wrist.
Since getting the bracelet, Madam Lu often wears it to show off. She naturally knows how rare it is.
If she could get the mutton-fat jade bracelet, the old woman would probably be so heartbroken that she would wonder if she would dare to wrongly accuse her again in the future.
Her eyes were full of cunning: "After this incident today, people outside who don't know the inside story will inevitably think that our Lu family elders are snobbish and bully an orphan like me."
"When I wear the jade bracelet in the future, everyone will know how much the elders of the Lu family love the younger generation. Then the marriages of Jiang Xun's younger brothers will definitely be very popular."
"After all, not every family can have an elder as understanding, kind and generous as the old lady."
"I told you, the old lady will never deliberately bully me just because I don't have a family. The old lady is the most fair and selfless."
Zhou Fang's face turned dark.
If the old lady doesn't give her the bracelet, will she go out and talk nonsense, saying that the old lady is bullying others and confusing right and wrong?
Do you still want the Lu family’s reputation?
Thinking of Yuan Wan's eloquence today, Zhou Fang didn't dare to take it lightly.
Lu Jiangxun is eighteen years old, and his marriage cannot be delayed. No unpleasant words can be heard at this time.
Moreover, the daughter-in-law she had her eyes on was not from an ordinary family, so she had to be even more careful and not make any mistakes.
"Madam, why don't you give her the mutton-fat jade bracelet?"
After much thought, I decided that my son’s marriage was more important and everything else could be put aside for now.
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