Chapter 208 Lu Wei's Accusation
Lu Jiangnian couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
Of course he knew what Xuan Huang usually wore.
However, the lady was exaggerating. "At most, they are cloth clothes, or they are a little old, but they are not as bad as beggars."
"Why would I lie to you? His clothes have seven or eight big patches on them, and some of them have holes that haven't been patched up yet."
Speaking of this, Yuan Wanru felt a little embarrassed.
"Although the clothes have been starched and washed, they look shabby on me."
"Young Master Su asked him if you were too stingy and didn't give him the monthly allowance, and if he needed a few taels of silver."
Xuan Huang looked at Su Shaodong mysteriously at that time, indicating that others did not understand his thoughts.
Because Lu Jiangnian had made a scene in the morning, she went there in a hurry and had no time to ask Xuan Huang about the clothes, otherwise she would have had a good chat with Xuan Huang.
"Anyway, he's your subordinate. If he goes out wearing clothes like this, it's your people that will be lost."
Lu Jiangnian couldn't help but feel a toothache.
That idiot didn't dress so shabbily before. Where did he find those ragged clothes? He made Su a laughing stock for no reason.
"I treat them all equally. It's just Xuan Huang who doesn't like buying new clothes."
"Don't worry. I'll have Xuan Qing take him to buy clothes later. I'll make sure he doesn't embarrass Madam."
As the two were talking, Nanny Pang outside said, "Sir, Madam Liu wants you to come over."
Mrs. Liu is Lu Wei.
Lu Jiangnian's hand was already on Yuan Wanru's waist. He was about to be affectionate with her, but when he heard Lu Wei looking for him, he could only stand up and said, "I'll go. Don't read for too long. The candlelight is not bright enough at night. It will hurt your eyes if you read for too long."
Yuan Wanru nodded to indicate that she understood.
The small courtyard where Lu Wei lived was not far from the main house. Lu Jiangnian arrived there in about half a minute.
The room was quiet. Lu Wei sat at the round wooden table with her head down, not knowing what she was thinking.
Hearing footsteps, she looked up and smiled gently: "You're back. You must have been very busy these past two days. I made a bowl of bird's nest. You can eat it while it's hot."
Lu Jiangnian pushed open the bowl of bird's nest and said, "I ate a lot today while accompanying the emperor. I'm still full now and can't eat anything."
Lu Wei lowered her eyes, looked at the bowl of bird's nest that had been pushed away, and smiled a little sadly.
"When I got married, you were quite young. In the blink of an eye, so many years have passed."
"Now that you're married and have a girl you like, you're not that close to your sister anymore."
Lu Jiangnian was stunned for a moment, then said calmly: "Sister, you are overthinking. My heart towards you remains the same as before, it is you who has changed."
"Over the years, you have been working so hard for the Liu family. I just don't understand why."
"Since you got married, you have always asked father or me for help with all matters big and small in the Liu family. Sister has never considered whether we would be embarrassed."
The Liu family father and sons now hold high official positions in Anzhou, and Lu Song and Lu Jiangnian have naturally made a lot of contributions.
At the beginning, for Lu Wei's sake, they, father and son, helped whenever they could.
Later, the people of the Liu family actually formed a habit.
Not to mention the distant past, just half a year ago, a bastard of the Liu family lost money in a casino, so he got into a fight with the casino staff and in the heat of the moment, he killed a person.
Those who can open a casino in a local area have certain connections and backgrounds.
People don't want the Liu family to pay money, but they want them to pay with their lives.
Although the Liu family is a family of officials, if you look closely, they don't have much power.
Among the in-laws, the one with the highest status is of course Lu Song.
If Lu Wei was smart enough, she would know that she should not interfere in matters involving human lives.
But she seemed to have lost her mind. She wrote several letters in succession and went to the border to urge Lu Song and Lu Jiangnian to find a way to deal with the situation and give a light sentence to Liu's illegitimate son.
Lu Zhong has always emphasized that if the Liu family cannot settle this matter, they will lose face in Anzhou. As the eldest daughter-in-law of the Liu family, she is afraid that she will be criticized when she goes out to socialize in the future.
Lu Song and Lu Jiangnian were not confused.
In every reply letter they wrote, they made it clear that the imperial court had its own laws and the Lu family would never abuse their power for personal gain. According to the law, the Liu family's illegitimate son would be sentenced as he should be.
Because of this incident, Lu Wei didn't contact them for a long time, and she was obviously angry.
"Sister, you know that our Lu family is now prosperous, but our foundation is too shallow. My father and I were at the border at the time, commanding a large number of troops. I was the prince's companion, and many people were watching my mistakes and wanted to find something to hold against me."
"You wrote several letters to us in a grand manner, asking us to bend the law for personal gain. You are clearly giving others a handle to impeach us."
Taking this opportunity, Lu Jiangnian explained the interests involved, hoping that Lu Wei would be more sober in the future and stop meddling in the Liu family's affairs.
She just needs to live her life well.
Lu Wei was silent for a long time before she said faintly, "Maybe I was thinking the wrong thing."
"Since I went to the Liu family, they have sought my advice on everything and always put me first. I am the eldest daughter-in-law and I have to contribute to the family affairs."
"Besides, I was born in a marquisate. There are many things that they can't do, but I can do. Isn't this what makes me better than others?"
"Don't worry. After that, your brother-in-law also scolded me once, saying that I shouldn't have made things difficult for father and you."
"I won't do this again."
She looked at Lu Jiangnian with tears in her eyes.
"Jiang Nian, my sister wants to go back to Beijing."
Lu Jiangnian didn't say anything. He had discussed this matter with Lu Wei two years ago.
At that time, he was returning to Beijing from the border and took a detour to Anzhou to meet Lu Wei. He told her carefully the things that were not convenient to say in the letter, but she still did not give up.
"I am so sad to return to Beijing this time."
"Before returning to Beijing, I went shopping and bought the most fashionable fabrics in Anzhou. I returned to Beijing in high spirits."
She smiled bitterly: "But, after coming to the capital, I realized that those materials are already out of fashion in the capital."
"Luckily Miss Liang reminded me, otherwise I would be laughed at if I went out wearing those clothes."
Lu Wei couldn't help but raise her hand and grabbed Lu Jiangnian's sleeve: "I'm really tired of that shabby and small Anzhou. Can you think of a way to help your brother-in-law transfer to the capital?"
"In this way, I can follow my husband and stay in the capital."
Lu Jiangnian sighed deeply.
"Sister, I have already said what I should say last time."
"Now, I mean, it's still like that."
"Please wait a little longer."
The current situation is more serious than it was two years ago.
The Liu family has always been in the local area, and his brother-in-law is not a capable person. The officialdom in the capital is too complicated, and if he is not careful, he will be trapped.
At that time, will the father and son take care of it or not?
Although Lu Bai was also a Beijing official, his position was low and it was an idle job. He had been in this position for more than ten years. It would not be easy for others to plot against him.
Lu Wei felt full of grievances, especially when she thought about Yuan Wanru's ridicule of her for being weak-willed today, the resentment in her heart reached its peak.
"Now that the world is peaceful and prosperous, His Royal Highness's position is secure. I can't see anything dangerous about it."
"You said at the beginning that you and Dad were not in the capital, and if something happened, you wouldn't be able to take care of it."
"You are now the Minister of the Imperial Guards and you are staying in the capital. With you watching over him, what serious trouble can happen to your brother-in-law?"
"After all, you just don't want to help me?"
"I'm your only sister, is this how you treat me?"
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