Chapter 7: Cleared out the furniture
Lu Zhao and Lu Yuan were both unhappy that the emperor sent the eunuch here without giving any reward.
There had been several precedents of issuing imperial decrees and rewarding gold, silver and treasures in the past, and the two of them had become addicted to it.
Of course, the finances of the Marquis' Mansion were stretched thin. Seeing that Lu Yu had achieved military merit, who wouldn't want to get a share of the reward?
Needless to say, Lu Zhao is lazy and gluttonous.
Because Lu Zhao was lazy and greedy, Lu Zhao's wife Yuan had to set her eyes on Fu Danjun's 33 boxes of dowry and was eyeing them covetously all day long.
Although Lu Yuan is married, unfortunately she had an affair with the prime minister's illegitimate son before her marriage and is now pregnant.
She was of low status, her dowry was not generous enough, and she had to live in the Marquis's mansion and depend on others for her living, so of course she hoped to have more money.
So, the family was in chaos.
Madam Hou became anxious and scolded Lu Yu for not being able to control his wife, which led to the emperor's intervention.
To save face, Lu Yu had to boast: "So what if we get a divorce? Could Fu really dare to take all the dowry? Even if that's the case, what about her eating and drinking at the Marquis's house these past few years? So don't worry, I have my own way."
These few words frightened my mother and my younger siblings to some extent, and they kept silent.
Pei Xi smiled softly, "Of course my husband thinks so, but the Fu family has the Emperor's support now, and the Emperor might find out about it."
Lu Yu felt even more embarrassed after hearing this and waved his hand: "Stop talking, just wait for me."
Fu Danjun was in a good mood and said to the mirror: "From now on, I want to change my appearance. Lan Fang, please change my hair bun for me."
Miss Lan Fangzhi was happy and came to serve her with a smile.
Fu Danjun asked again: "Have all the furniture I asked to be moved been moved?"
Lan Fang smiled and replied, "Everything has been locked up in the warehouse. I have the key."
Fu Danjun curled his lips and smiled: "Just wait and see, there will definitely be a commotion soon."
She saw through Pei Xi's character. How could she bear to see that the Youhuang Garden she had been longing for was completely empty and there was not a single decent piece of furniture?
Sure enough, when Pei Xi went to Youhuang Garden to check at night, she found that all the valuable furniture and antiques were gone.
"Listen, you two, start crying for me from now on."
Pei Xi instructed the maids beside her, Cang Bai and Cang Tao.
"When the Marquis comes, you will say that all the furniture was taken away and that we were beaten."
The two maids have been with Pei for a long time, so what play can't they perform?
When Lu Yu returned to his room, he couldn't wait for Pei, and happened to be invited by Cang Tao.
"My Lord...please go to Youhuang Garden and take a look. Madam is heartbroken."
Lu Yu was surprised and asked hurriedly, "Isn't Youhuang Garden the Fu family's study? What is Madam doing there?"
Cang Tao immediately covered her face with a handkerchief and burst into tears: "Fu said that she would vacate Youhuang Garden for Madam to live in, but who knew that she would send people to steal the furniture halfway, saying that it was all dowry. Not only did they steal the furniture, but they also beat Cang Bai and me, and scolded Madam for bringing her child to the throne and having no shame."
Lu Yu, who was already furious with Fu Danjun, became even angrier after hearing this.
He hurried to Youhuang Garden in two steps and saw Pei crying with tears in her eyes, and complaining about Cangbai one sentence after another.
"Let her take the furniture, but can't she take away the dowry? Now she's cursing my children, saying such awful things. How are they going to lead their lives in the future?"
Lu Yu stood at the door, listening to every word.
"Don't worry, I'll go find her right away!"
Lu Yu habitually pretended to be a hero to Pei, and Pei also habitually pretended to be a hero with him.
"My dear, I just need to cry for a bit. The old lady is in a bad mood right now. If she makes the family restless, wouldn't that make me unvirtuous?"
Cangbai burst into tears and crawled over to kowtow to Lu Yu and beg for mercy.
"Madam has been wronged, and the young masters have been cursed. It is all my fault. Please, my Lord, punish me!"
Lu Yu was so angry that his whole body was shaking. He gritted his teeth and said, "How dare you curse my children? This bitch will never live again!"
Fu Danjun asked Lan Fang to change her hairstyle into a snake bun, and then she looked at herself in the bronze mirror, feeling secretly happy.
Although she has been a wife for seven years, she is still very lively and will not have to worry about starting a new life when she leaves this prison with her dowry.
"Bitch! Get out here!"
Lu Yu's harsh curse came through the window, and Fu Danjun frowned.
Lan Fang, fearing the young lady would be humiliated, blocked her way at the door. "My Lord, my young lady is no longer a member of the Marquisate, and she is favored by the Emperor. You must carefully consider your words and actions!"
The fact that someone was favored by the emperor made Lu Yu both indignant and timid.
He pushed Lan Fang away, rushed inside and glared at Fu Danjun.
"Bitch! What dirty tricks did you use to lure the emperor to come and take care of the household affairs?"
Fu Danjun gently stroked the black hair hanging in front of her chest in the mirror and smiled.
"What's wrong with your memory, Lord? Isn't it because of you that I know the Emperor?"
How could Lu Yu admit defeat? His face was filled with indifference and ridicule.
"I asked you to meet me, and you used all your tricks to hook up with me? Aren't you just a slut? You're just a natural born bitch!"
Fu Danjun came over angrily and pulled his arm.
"Let's go! Let's go to the palace and argue with the Emperor!"
Lu Yu threw her away and said sarcastically: "You are just one of the many bitches. Do you really think that the emperor always remembers you?"
Fu Danjun's anger gradually disappeared and a smile appeared on his face.
"Whether the Emperor remembers it or not is not your business. I'm about to leave the Marquis' Mansion and have nothing to do with you from now on."
She naturally knew what words would be most damaging to Lu Yu, and that was to take the dowry away with her.
Lu Yu had indeed lied. He pointed at his nose and cursed, "You wishful thinking. All these years of eating and drinking at the Marquis' Mansion have already covered your dowry. Since you are so ruthless and ungrateful, I must repay you with my own. I will withhold your dowry to cover your expenses."
Lan Fang was extremely anxious, seeing Lu Yu acting ruthlessly.
"My Lord, I have a question for you. Didn't the old lady borrow the young lady's two glass screens and a string of five-phoenix pearl hairpins in the shape of a rising sun and pawn them at the pawnshop? Have they been redeemed? These two items alone would cover the young lady's food and drink expenses at home."
Lu Yu was stunned by the question and his face turned red.
"You damn girl! Get out of here!"
Lan Fang smiled proudly: "I am the young lady's maid now, and I only listen to what the young lady says."
Fu Danjun looked at Lan Fang with satisfaction and said, "Back off. Do you think I can handle this?"
Seeing that he was losing the upper hand, Lu Yu started to play against the rules.
"Tomorrow I will go to the palace and tell the emperor that there are rumors outside and the people are talking about it. You must not be allowed to enter the palace again."
After he said this, his eyes were full of gloating, which made Fu Danjun disgusted.
Lu Yu naturally knew that if the emperor disliked Fu Danjun, he would be like a tigress falling into the plains.
Fu Danjun was about to retort when the old lady's maid came in.
"Fu, the old lady wants you to come over."
Once divorced, she is no longer Madam and her title should be Mrs. Fu.
Everyone is here, Madam Hou.
The room was packed with people, all looking at Fu Danjun with black eyes.
Pei had already brought her three children to surround the old lady, and she started crying as soon as she saw Fu Danjun coming.
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