Chapter 69 Conspiracy

Lu Mingke chased to the courtyard and asked Shen Qingrong to let go of Lu Xingyuan.

Shen Qingrong refused to let go, and her crazy appearance scared Lu Xingyuan to tears.

The servants saw that the situation was not right, and hurried to report to Shen Changze and Shen's mother.

Shen's mother and Shen Changze came and were shocked to learn that Lu Mingke wanted to divorce Shen Qingrong.

"Aunt, you can't do that. If Qingrong has any fault, just reprimand and punish her. Xingyuan is still so young, he can't be without his mother." Shen's mother advised earnestly.

Shen Changze also said: "Mingke, if

you have anything to say, sit down and discuss it. Qingrong is a little arrogant, let her correct it in the future." "Yes, correct it, let's go into the house and talk." Shen's mother took Shen Qingrong to the house and handed Lu Xingyuan to the maid.

Lu Mingke pursed her lips and followed in silence.

Several people sat down in the house and dismissed the servants.

Lu Mingke said in a deep voice: "Since she returned to Shangjing, she has behaved inappropriately many times and ignored my warnings. She was even more audacious at the birthday banquet. She was not a good wife and had a secret meeting with others. Everyone knows about it."

"Even so, I tolerated her again and again for the sake of Xingyuan, and wanted to keep her dignity. But she became more and more arrogant. Today she went to cause trouble again and threw the face of my Lu family on the ground."

"If my father and mother knew what she did, they would definitely divorce her directly. It would not be as simple as a divorce."

Shen's mother and Shen Changze were shocked when they heard this. They realized that Lu Mingke was serious about the divorce and it was not a momentary anger.

And they had also heard that the Lu family was sensible and respectful, and the family education was very strict.

Shen's mother knew she was in the wrong, so she could only say in a nice way: "Qingrong was indeed wrong, but for Xingyuan's sake, please forgive her a little."

Lu Mingke asked directly: "How to forgive her?"

Shen's mother said shamelessly: "Don't divorce, keep her as the wife, and any punishment is fine."

Lu Mingke didn't say anything, as if she was considering it.

Shen's mother gave Shen Changze a look, indicating that he should say something nice.

Shen Changze frowned, looked at Shen Qingrong, whose eyes were red from crying, and said with a stiff face: "I know Qingrong has made an intolerable mistake, but considering the friendship between Xingyuan and the two families, can you forgive her this time?"

"If she does not repent and commits the same mistake again, she will be divorced and leave the Shen family without saying a word."

Lu Mingke frowned, as if she was persuaded to relax a little.

Seeing this, Shen's mother hurriedly said: "As long as we don't divorce, anything is fine."

Shen Qingrong went crazy at the birthday banquet, and everyone in Shangjing knew that she was not a faithful wife. If she was divorced and returned home, let alone remarrying, she would be pointed at and spit on when she went out. Therefore, Shen

Qingrong's only way to survive was to stay away from Shangjing.

The Lu family is undoubtedly the best destination.

"Really? What if I want to marry a concubine?" Lu Mingke said.

Shen Qingrong raised her head suddenly and stared at Lu Mingke with resentment.

She wanted to say that she disagreed, but she didn't dare.

After four years of sleeping together, Shen Qingrong knew Lu Mingke's personality. He didn't discuss it, but informed her.

If the Shen family disagreed, Lu Mingke would divorce and then marry again.

In short, Lu Mingke was determined to marry Su Rou.

"This..." Shen's mother and Shen Changze looked at each other, a little unprepared.

Weren't they talking about divorce? Why did they talk about concubines again

? Or did Lu Mingke have a plan?

After thinking for a while, Shen's mother discussed, "If the aunt likes that girl, take her as a concubine.

Qingrong will definitely not compete with her for favor." With two wives in one mansion, the former wife is a joke. How can Shen Qingrong face others in the future?

The most important thing for the wife of a noble family is not the love of her husband, but the dignity and honor.

Lu Mingke sneered, "If she is a concubine, you can get rid of her. Why would you take a concubine?"

This sentence made Shen's mother speechless.

Shen Changze realized at this time that Lu Mingke had planned it long ago.

"If you take a concubine, how will the Lu family treat Qingrong?" Shen Changze asked.

Lu Mingke pondered and said, "As long as she behaves herself, the news of going to the capital will not be spread to Pingyang, and she can still be the wife of Lu with honor and glory."

"If she does not change her bad habits and makes trouble, I will find a house to put her under house arrest to ensure the peace and dignity of the Lu family."

As a man, Shen Changze knew that Lu Mingke had made the greatest concession, and he had nothing to complain about.

"Qingrong, you choose for yourself." Shen Changze looked at Shen Qingrong.

They are siblings from the same mother. If she and Li return home, he will support her for the rest of her life.

"I am Xingyuan's mother, and no one can separate me from him." Shen Qingrong gritted her teeth and made her choice.

Shen Changze took a deep breath and said, "In this case, you should behave yourself after returning to Pingyang, teach Xingyuan to live a good life, and don't think about anything else."

"If you make mistakes again, let the Lu family deal with you."

"Qingrong, remember your elder brother's words, don't bother your aunt again." Shen's mother also advised.

Lu Mingke didn't want to listen to their high-sounding words, and stood up and said, "We will set off to Pingyang the day after tomorrow. Mother and elder brother, please tell us what you want to say as soon as possible."

After saying that, Lu Mingke left the room.

Shen Qingrong owed Jiang Shu a dowry, and he had to go to the bank to exchange the silver to pay it back.

Looking at Lu Mingke's ruthless departure, Shen Qingrong burst into tears and cried wildly in front of Shen's mother and Shen Changze.

Shen's mother was so distressed that the mother and daughter hugged each other and cried bitterly.

Shen Changze pinched his eyebrows irritably and tried to comfort her patiently.

Finally, Shen Qingrong cried enough and her mind became clear. She listened carefully to Shen Changze's instructions.

"Take care of yourself after returning to Pingyang. Your elder brother is incompetent and can't protect you."

Shen's mother wiped her tears and said, "Don't blame your elder brother. It's not easy for him to support the Marquis' Mansion. Pingyang is far away, and the Lu family is too powerful for him to reach."

Finally, Shen's mother sighed and said, "Go see your grandmother before you leave. She has been ill since she fainted after being stimulated by the birthday banquet. I don't know when you will come back next time. It may be the last time you see her."

Shen Qingrong nodded.

The next day, Lu Mingke gathered some money and went to the Jiang family with Shen Changze's IOU.

Jiang Shu received her personally.

"Miss Jiang, everything is correct." Lu Mingke handed the IOU to Jiang Shu.

Jiang Shu glanced at the IOU written by Shen Changze, and then glanced at the eight opened mahogany boxes, and smiled gently, "I believe in Mr. Lu's character."

Lu Mingke's eyes flickered when he heard this, and he admired Jiang Shu even more. He said sincerely, "Miss Jiang, if you go to Pingyang in the future, you must let me know, and I will treat you well."

Jiang Shu smiled and said, "Pingyang is the territory of the Lu family. If I go there, even if I don't tell you, I can't hide it from Mr. Lu."

The two smiled at each other, and Jiang Shu personally sent Lu Mingke out of the house.

At this time, the two did not know that their casual jokes would come true.

The next morning, Lu Mingke and Shen Qingrong boarded the Lu family's boat and returned to Pingyang with different thoughts.

After Shen Changze sent them back to the mansion, he saw Shen Changhuai also prepared a carriage to return to Hengzhou.

After the two brothers said goodbye, Shen Changhuai left in the carriage.

Shen Changze stepped into the mansion. The servants were listless, Shen's mother sighed and complained, and the atmosphere in the mansion was quiet and depressing.

The autumn wind blew down the osmanthus flowers, and the whole place was cold and lonely.

Shen Changze didn't understand. It was just that Jiang Shu was missing, so why did the mansion seem to have lost its backbone?